Are you not-normal like me, and when you see the name Htaw Metta, you think it looks like an…read moreanagram word puzzle? Perhaps the words got rearranged, and we are supposed to put them in order to solve a clue. No? Well, sorry to bother you -- I'll leave you to sit with your normal thoughts. But if this name has vexed you like it has me, then the first paragraph of this Yelp review is for you. Mostly, I visited Htaw Metta to confirm the pronunciation of Htaw Metta, and to make sure it's not a covert clue. The owner himself told me it's pronounced "TAW Meh-TAW," the H is silent. OK! What a relief to know. Now I can stop trying to rearrange the letters, and stop repeating "Hotta Metta" in my head whenever this restaurant comes up on Yelp. With the pronunciation squared away, I was able to enjoy my solo-dolo Burmese meal. It was 92 degrees outside, but the only thing I wanted was soup. Asian soup hits differently, and I feel like you can eat Asian soup in any weather. So I got a steamy bowl of ohn no khao swe, which is a coconut and chicken curry soup. I've never had it before, and the vermicelli noodles were a touch more cooked than I prefer, but maybe it's made that way? This was my first Burmese food experience, so I knew nothing. I just sat down and ordered the dishes that looked the most Burmese and the most popular. The soup was delicious and had lots of things in it: a hardboiled egg, green beans, some sort of cake (fish cake?). I also ordered the Burmese samosas, because they sounded great. Little fried triangles of dough stuffed with potato! I was the only person dining in Htaw Metta for a while, because I was there for an early dinner. But soon after, a family came in, and then a couple, and Htaw Metta was poppin'. That made me happy to see lots of people in there. Before they got busy, though, the owner came to chat with me about all kinds of things. The service is excellent and quick, and the restaurant itself is cute and colorful. This is yet another great restaurant in my favorite adopted neighborhood of Nora.

When I tell you I was shocked by how delicious this place was, I mean it. It seems like a small…read morehole in the wall type of place which maybe should have been my first indication it would be delicious. My husband and I went for lunch and our food came out so hot and so quickly. We got green curry, Thai tea, tom kah and pad see ew. All delicious. I would have gotten more. I'll definitely be back for a few new dishes.

This was my introduction to Burmese food, and man it did not disappoint. The dishes are so good and…read morepriced well and the service is quick and kind.

I was in the area and decided to see if there was an Asian restaurant close by…read more As I read the reviews on Yelp about this place, I took a chance even though the reviews were not really that current. I want to give them more stars, but the ordering process, and what food I ended up with was a confusing mess. There was no one in the place when I went. I wanted to order and take it home. I wanted chicken lo mein but ended up with chicken pad Thai as well. I simply asked that they not put fish sauce or oyster sauce in my food, and she thought I ordered both meals. After they tried to fix it, which they really didn't, I just wanted to get out of there. I didn't get an apology, and felt like it was my fault. It was odd and uncomfortable. I thought she understood what I was asking but there is clearly a language barrier. She didn't repeat my order after wrote it down. I will make sure I ask that they do that next time. The dining area looked tidy and clean enough. The plastic menu was a bit sticky and they didn't have any paper to go menus. The food is just OK. The noodles were chopped up and mangled. I barely had any chicken in my meal. The pricing is what I expected considering inflation, and the amount offered for the price was fair enough. Regardless, I don't think I will be going back. My search continues.

I had an amazing experience dining here with my family last night. Food was excellent high quality…read morefor very good price. Almost every single dish is $15 or less and all the appetizers are $6. There was only one guy working the floor but we still got good service. It was busy for a Tuesday night which was good for them this place deserves to be busy! There was relaxing music with a calming slideshow of a reef playing. Here's what we ordered Shrimp tempura 8/10. 4 pieces and comes with sweet chili sauce. Pretty good for a restaurant that doesn't specialize in Japanese food. Tea leaf salad 9/10. Good flavors, slightly spicy, good addition to have at the table. Dry beef salad 10/10. So yummy. Flavors were great and if you ask for it spicy it will be SUPER SPICY so be warned lol. It had a good pepper and cilantro flavor. One of the best things we got. Baby pork ribs 9/10. You get a lot of ribs for the price. They're a little on the dry side but they pair very well with rice and veggies. Gailan 10/10. This was the best thing we had! So good and necessary to add freshness to all the spicy and flavorful dishes we ordered. It's chinese broccoli stir fried with garlic. Very good. Kway teow with chicken 6/10: good flavors but too sweet for my taste. Kungpao chicken 9/10. the chicken was super crispy and delicious. It was a little spicy and sweet. Mango lemonade 10/10. So good. It comes with a lime slice that makes it even better when you juice it with your straw. Overall great food will be back to try more items. Make sure to order sides of rice to go with everything as it is not included. A lot of the saucier dishes skew on the sweeter side. Love this local spot!

Tries so many dishes and every dish was delicious. The atmosphere is relaxing and a great place to…read morehave conversation and fellowship. Service was fast and they gave great recommendations.

Another great, new, delicious Chin-Burmese restaurant on the south side! The the keuy teow noodles…read morewere smokey and perfectly flavored. The fried rice was basic, but delicious. The stir fried vegetables appeared to be Shanghai bok Chou in a beautiful soy-garlic sauce that was absolutely perfect on top of my fried rice. Will definitely be back!

It may not be fair for us to judge only having been to this restaurant one time…read more But I can tell you as / Malaysian and ordering Malaysian dish from this restaurant I have high expectations. Unfortunately, It did not meet my basic expectations for Fried Kuey Teow, wonton noodles, and Bak Kut Teh. Otherwise, service from the waiter is good. Orange juice is decent. So far, tidak lulus.

Three of us had lunch here. The portions were very large. And, the food was hot and delicious. The…read moreservice was fine. The restaurant was clean and well appointed. We will be coming back.

As a Burmese born individual, I come here for some very authentic Burmese food. I always fall back…read moreon my favorite Mohinkkya. It's a fish curry with noodles and eggs. It doesn't taste fishy but is a hearty meal. I had it for brunch and was full the rest of the day. If you like Pho you will really enjoy this. Ambience is simple much like the Burmese people. You'll hear Burmese spoken which just adds to the ambience and tells you that if real Burmese people (which there are many in the area come here) it's a great place. Very authentic and homemade style cooking. Most dishes will taste just better with water.

Food was delicious!…read more The broth that comes free is really flavorful. We had a pork stew, eggplant and string bean, and bamboo shoots and chickpea dish--all from their hot bar. Be warned, bamboo shoots are an acquired taste. Service was friendly Sadly the place was empty on a saturday. I hope more people give this place love. The Asian grocery next door was also a joy to browse through, with lots of goodies from Southeast Asia.

Delicious, tangy, flavorful Burmese food in a great location. Got the pork, the eggplant, and the…read morebeans. All were fantastic. Also got some of the great softdrinks from the cooler (don't sleep on the Malaysian soft drink "100"). Also, the small soup we got was refreshing and nourishing on a cold day. The service was also great. We will be back!

I really enjoyed my visit to Kimu. I went on a Saturday at noon and the place was half full…read more Everyone seemed to be having a nice time on a rainy day. I decided to try the Burmese popular noodles without much ado. It's a casual spot with a lot of flavor. I enjoyed my quick and easy lunch, and would certainly return to try something new next time.

My Home away from home! Absolutely delicious and all the flavors I was looking for from Burma all…read morein one place! The food is fresh, flavorful, and unlike anything else in the area. Every dish is packed with authentic Burmese flavors, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation. If you're looking to try something different from the usual restaurant options, Kimu is a must-visit. We loved everything we ordered and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful local restaurant. The owners is very friendly and it is family owned and operated. I will be coming back here every chance I get!

A tiny hidden place in a very small stripmall, but so worth a visit. It's a bit divey, but comes…read morewith very friendly and welcoming service. Expect an occasional language barrier. I love that they have pictures of the dishes, because otherwise I would be completely clueless. Plus it is helpful because you may not be readily understood. There are dishes from other Asian regions, so something for everybody. I haven't had anything here that I didn't like, especially the appetizers are phenomenal in taste. And newly discovered a neon green apple juice, which I will rate a very yummy. Definitely a must try. Very refreshing. Portion here are very generous, prices quite reasonable and as mentioned service is great.

Definitely one of my new favorite spots. Very homey vibe, no frills and staff was very attentive…read moreand nice! Everything we tried was amazing. I recommend coming with a group and doing family style. We got kang kung (water spinach)-- my favorite veg! Nasi goreng - flavorful and the chili sauce is key! Samosas are a must!! Different than your traditional Indian samosas, and I loved the fish sauce it came with. Imbi kuay teow was my favorite dish; you can taste the perfect stir fry char ! I also ordered carrot juice which was freshly juiced in-house. I could have drank two of those for sure. You have to check this place out! Prices are very reasonable.