I was looking for Thai, when I found this spot for lunch. The Pad Thai with their sauce was tasty. There are so many items on the menu that I want to try, I will be making several visits. The space is very comfortable for singles, couples, and groups. The service was very attentive. They happily answered our questions, one of which they had to speak to the chef about. I recommend checking them out. I hope you have the same experience we did. read more

So good!! My friend and I went after MJ. We sat outside and enjoyed the nearly perfect weather! She got the pad Thai. I tried it, it was fine. I got the eggplant curry with garlic sauce and it was absolutely the star of my culinary week! I ordered it with the coconut rice which was fine, but next time I think I'll just go with brown rice. I felt the coconut rice took a little away from the eggplant. I got the Burmese eggplant curry with chicken for my husband to try - it was tasty, but I would stick with the garlic sauce personally! My friend and I got cocktails and I highly recommend trying something that speaks to you! So many to choose from! They are heavy-handed on the pour, so beware! Our server was very nice and relatively attentive, but it was a warm day and my water glass didn't stay full which is unfortunate. read more

So far, I've tried this place three times, each time with a different dish. The vegetarian option (vegan) is particularly delicious, and I've been coming back for more. The dining experience is also great. The service was so bad, the ladies were just talking which is other, but we been waiting over there for check for 20 minutes. Nobody came and came to their desk to pay. She's like oh sorry I was just about to come so that's it. read more

We went to Chef Burma because my friends and I wanted to try something new. We all ordered different dishes to share, including two lamb dishes, a shrimp dish, and coconut rice. One of the first things we noticed was the open kitchen layout right next to our seating area, where you can see the cooks. Almost immediately, some of my friends felt irritation from the strong cooking aromas, especially from frying onions. Overall, the food itself was different and enjoyable, and we liked being able to share everything family-style. However, toward the end of the meal, we found what appeared to be a cockroach nymph in one of the dishes. We were very upset and had a difficult time getting our server's attention, needing to ask another staff member to help after about 10 minutes. When our server came over, she seemed embarrassed and said she would speak to the manager. She returned and said the manager would be comping one of the dishes, which felt a bit unusual given that we weren't even sure which dish the issue came from. A little later, the manager came over and asked, "So what's the problem, ladies?" When I explained what we found, she quickly responded that they "don't have roaches" and asked to see a photo. While I understand wanting to clarify the situation, the interaction felt defensive rather than apologetic. Ultimately, our entire meal was comped, which we appreciated, but the overall handling of the situation left us feeling unsettled. For context, I've had a much different experience at another restaurant where I once found a small piece of a butter wrapper in my steak. In that case, the manager immediately came over, apologized, and comped the entire meal without hesitation. That contrast made this experience feel even more surprising. read more

Chef Burma - What appears to be a roach nymph - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Words can not express how happy my husband and I are to have a Burmese restaurant (closer to us) in Sacramento! This restaurant was clean, the staff was very friendly, and the food was the best Burmese that we have had outside of our favorite place that we compare all Burmese food to lol. This place was a close second, only because they do not have the same chicken dishes as our flagship location. The coconut rice was cooked perfectly, nice and sweet without being overly so. The garlic noodles were delicious, nice and light with a good bite to the noodle. I could eat two bowls of this by myself because they are my favorite Burmese dish of all time. Im not a glutton so I shared with my husband, and in doing so, he shared his platha and chicken dip with me. This dish is everything you could want as a starter. Buttery, crispy, bursting with flavor! We also shared a tea leaf salad and their fermented tea leaf dressing was outstanding. We will definitely be back! read more

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I love a fun night out, and it's extra special when friends gather for our monthly dinner. The service was exceptional. A special thank you to Angela, the manager, and to Bella our amazing server. You made our dining experience perfect. We started out with drinks and appetizers. Fried tofu- a tasty dish, but out of all of our incredible nibbles, this one was my least favorite. I would've preferred for it to have more seasoning on the tofu itself, maybe even more sauce to share. Fried chicken wings- light, not greasy, lightly seasoned, and really tasty! Samusa- like a Samosa, but with lighter flavors. Curried potatoes, with a mixture of some green beans, carrots, with a vegetarian dipping sauce. Absolutely delicious! We dined on and shared numerous entrées, which is really the way to experience a restaurant, culinary abilities! Plus, who doesn't want to try everything they possibly can with friends?! Eggplant with garlic sauce- definitely a wonderful vegetarian dish. The eggplant was perfectly made, and the garlic sauce was not overpowering, and it made each bite of eggplant sumptuous. Mango shrimp- it's one of those dishes that is so pretty that you can't wait to dig in. Large shrimp, with sautéed veggies and lots of mango sauce. I love the shrimp, I'm just not a fan of mango and shrimp together. It's definitely a dish worth trying if you enjoy both. Basil chili lamb- I always love a good lamb dish, and especially when it's as perfectly made as this one was. It wasn't game at all. The meat was tender, juicy, lightly seasoned and absolutely delicious. basil chili beef- this was equally as delicious as the lamb dish. The beef was tender, and so flavorful! Coconut rice- omg! The race was light, fluffy, and the coconut flavor was not overwhelming. It was a lovely accompaniment to the entrées, and truth be told, we all inhaled our food and especially the rice. They're literally was not an empty bowl left behind. For dessert, we all shared dessert Platha. The mango ice cream was absolutely decadent and delicious. The platha was tasty, and the fresh banana with a mango ice cream made for a perfect bite! This is a great place to enjoy Burmese food with friends, family, a date night... It's a great experience! Parking is a tad tricky, but there are plenty of parking buildings around that make it so much easier. Reservations while not necessary, are highly encouraged. The restaurant was at full capacity during our experience, and with the lovely weather that we're experiencing, dining is available predominantly inside, but they do have some small seating outside. It all fills up quickly! Heartfelt thanks again to Angie and Bella. You two are rock stars, and thank you for taking such great care of us. read more

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My friends and I were driving down from Vancouver and one of my burmese friend wanted some authentic food before we continued our journey down to San Diego. My group of 5 had made a reservation at around 9:30pm however their last call was at around 9:15pm. We had called to make sure it was ok for us to come and Bella had let us know that we could order ahead of time. We were able to cut down our time to 8:30pm so I had canceled my reservation for 9:30pm. As a result, they had called me to reconfirm whether or not we were still coming and even changed our reservation to 8:30pm on the spot! When we got there, we were immediately sat down and taken care of by our server Bella. She was amazing! Always taking care of us and making sure we were doing ok even though we came late. We ordered the samusa, ohn no khao swe, lettuce wrap w chicken, mohinga, chef burma salad, fried banana with mango ice cream, tea leaf salad, and the lazy monk. Absolutely amazing and authentic. The dishes were a bit on the sweeter side according to a fellow burmese friend that had brought us here. Overall, amazing service and amazing food! Would come back to try their other dishes!! read more

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This place is a gluten-free Disneyland. My eyes went starry eyed when I saw "GF" written next to almost every menu item. The number of options was honestly overwhelming (which was a nice problem to have)! I went on a busy Sunday night and was surprised by how quick the service was. I considered ordering half the menu (for research obviously), but went with the waitress's recommendation instead: the (not so dry) Dry Curry Chicken, Mango Shrimp, and Coconut Rice. The Curry Chicken and Coconut Rice were definitely my favorites. Lots of flavor and super moist. I will definitely be back for more! read more

Chef Burma - Dry Curry Chicken, Mango Shrimp, and Coconut Rice - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We are huge Burmese food enthusiasts and was looking for a place to eat while we stopped by in Sac. The food here is flavorful, authentic, and exceeded expectations. Noodles for the ngan gyi thok were perfectly bouncy and love that the chicken was tender and boneless. The basil beef was my personal favorite. Both tea leaf and mango salads were refreshing and what we needed, and we both preferred the tea leaf. Our server, Brian, went above and beyond and was able to anticipate our needs before we verbalized them. He was extremely attentive and had a great sense of humor. He also had great recommendations. read more

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I have had this place on my list since I saw it on the Yelp Elite favorites and glad we finally had a chance to try it. We ate here for lunch before an event downtown and everything was so delicious. We decided to share two things - the basil beef and the shrimp and caviar fried rice. The rice was so fresh and light with plenty of big shrimp. And the basil beef was next level - the steak was so tender and flavorful. Our little surf and turf was perfect. They brought us a little dish of chili oil to go with our food and at first I thought, geez can you spare it? Then I tasted it and whoa! Super spicy, a little goes a long way. My husband loved it. We saved room for dessert and had the sticky rice pudding and mango ice cream. I had a breakfast pudding like this when I was in Bali years ago and this brought back great flavor memories. I love the added touch of sweetened condensed milk too. The place is open and inviting with a big bar in the back. Preston was our server he took great care of us, even offering us waters to go since we had a little walk afterwards. All the service staff was warm and friendly and made our visit special. Highly recommended! read more

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We're happy that we made reservations as we came after the Broadway Matinee Show. The food was delicious but we're disappointed that when we ordered the Tea Leaf Salad was not tossed in front of us. I didn't realize that there were sesame seeds or I would have asked to not have it. I dropped my water glass on to my plate and it spilled on me, the plate, chair next to me and the floor. It was difficult getting anyone's attention to get a towel to clean up my mess. Finally getting the waiters attention, he asked if I wanted more water!!!!!!!! Of course, yes! My husband water glass was empty and he did not refill his glass! Our original waiter when we arrived ended up working at the bar. The tea leaf salad, fried chicken wings and pumpkin curry with veggies were all very good. They give 10% off if you show them your same day Broadway tickets. I showed the tickets to the waiter that was now working at the bar. He saw the tickets and said he would take care of the 10% off. When the check came, it was not taken care of. We'll be back as the only other Burmese food we had was in Folsom and hopefully the service will have improved. read more

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We came here before a show at the SAFE Performing Arts Center and were absolutely blown away! First, the waitress and host were fantastic and accommodating. As an aside, I hate when I go somewhere and they say it'll be 10 minutes to get a table and it ends up being much longer - it was the opposite here. Secondly, the speed at which the dishes came out was outstanding - literally 10 minutes after ordering everything was on our table even when the waitress said that the Biryani would take "a little while." The place was packed, but the sound wasn't bad inside. We could have easy conversation without speaking up too much. Very cozy, but not overcrowded at all. The food. Oh wow, the food. We got the tea leaf salad, the chicken biryani, and a curried dish that I cant spell - ok, I looked it up it was the Nan Gyi Thok. Everything was fantastic. The textural journey of the tea leaf salad was a party in my mouth. The richness of the chicken biryani just sung with the rice. And the curry sauce with the noodles in the Nan Gyi Thok was so good. Check it out! And if you're going to a show, let them know and they give discounts on the night of. read more

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I wish I could have eaten here but since I had dinner plans I had to get something to go I got the tea leaf salad which was really good The server was really friendly It's downtown so parking can be a challenge I think the food is worth it though The salad is vegan and very very flavorful read more

Chef Burma - Tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I loved it! Great service cocktails and food. The cocktails are fun and pretty. Everything was quickly served and wonderful. read more

This was my first time having Burmese food, and it did not disappoint! First off, finding parking was easier than I expected (especially for it being located in Downtown). I went when they had just opened, super early in the morning, and even then the customer service was exceptional. We ordered the: tea leaf salad, pad thai, chicken coconut curry dip, and the dry chicken curry with a side of coconut rice. The tea leaf salad was the dish that surprised me the most-- with that saying, it was absolutely delicious and I now understand why it's their most popular dish listed on Yelp. It's healthy, tangy, and has a hint of spice. I love a good crunchy textured salad, so this hit the spot with all the seeds that are mixed in it. Everything else was just as good! In particular, the dry chicken curry with the side of coconut rice was the perfect combo. This was by far my standout dish. I could have this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The inside of the restaurant was decorated for holidays. There's plenty of indoor seating with a full bar, and the entire area is very spacious and clean with open windows for lots of natural light. Definitely looking forward to coming back with a couple of my friends! read more

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This place was authentic and bomb. My first time trying the tea leaf salad, very interesting flavors. The Burmese Chicken biryani was a huge portion. I really like the lemongrass chicken. If you want something different, this is a good place to try. read more

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We stopped into Chef Burma on a Monday afternoon for lunch. This was my first time here, but not my first time trying Burmese cuisine. I was able to find street parking easily and paid with ParkMobile before heading into this beautiful restaurant in the heart of Downtown Sacramento (at 16th & K). We were seated right away and ended up ordering Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip ($12.95), Tea Leaf Salad ($17.95), Burmese Style Pad Thai ($18.95), Dry Curry Chicken ($19.95), a side of Coconut Rice ($3.95) and the Coconut Pudding ($9) for dessert. They fresh squeezed lemon juice over the Tea Leaf Salad and mixed it at the table for us. This salad is a must order when you visit, the flavors are amazing and it's a delicious and healthy mix of lettuce, cabbage, fermented tea leaves, peanuts, fried garlic, tomato, sunflower seeds, fried chickpeas, jalapenos, sesame seeds and lemon. This salad is so fresh and flavorful and the different textures and ingredients make it a filling lunch option on its own. The Platha and Coconut chicken curry dip was flavorful and rich in flavor, the platha was warm, flaky and fluffy and paired perfectly with the curry dip. The Pad Thai came out piping hot, it was a great portion size and the flavor was lovely. I would definitely order this again. The Dry Curry Chicken also came out fresh and hot and had string beans and okra in it with another rich and delicious sauce. We paired this with the coconut rice and it was lovely. The coconut rice on its own was also super flavorful and fragrant, you can absolutely taste the coconut. We ordered the fried coconut pudding for dessert and it came with our choice of a scoop of ice cream, we chose chocolate. Other options were vanilla, matcha, and mango. The restaurant is well lit and beautiful and a great spot for lunch or dinner. They also have a bar and offer a nice menu of cocktails and mocktails. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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I found this place just scrolling through yelp for the Sacramento area looking for something different to eat because I was tired of the same popular cuisines. This place was exactly what I didn't know I wanted. A twist between Indian and Thai food. Dinner was perfect, everything was delicious, and the ambiance was peaceful. I've already made plans to return soon. read more

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Came here for a late lunch on my first day in town. Service was very prompt and the ambiance was calm and clean. The server was really nice and able to make recommendations for every section of the menu. I tried the Dry Chicken Curry. The flavor was phenomenal and I enjoyed the use of okra, green beans, and red peppers. They were very fresh. read more

Chef Burma - Dry Chicken Curry - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

The cocktails were well made and tasty. The menu was easy to read, but there were so many good choices! I went with the pad Thai and added shrimp; it was amazing and just what I wanted. Staff was kind and checked in on us frequently. I noticed a bunch of takeout orders being picked up too. The only minor issue is searching for street parking, but it's worth a visit. read more

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I came here when this place first opened and it was always been good but now it is next level fantastic! The customer service is top tier as they take the time to explain the items on the menu and their ingredients. The drinks are craft cocktails and amazing! I had the mango said and the chili lamb, which were both heavenly and mouth watering. There are no bad seats here as it sits on a corner in downtown and is all glass! This is definitely one of my new favorite spots. read more

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Delicious food with unique flavors! The black pepper beef ended up being one of the yummiest dishes I've had!! The mango chicken was delicious and the sauce with the samosas was the perfect tart/sweet complement to the rich potato filling. Really enjoyed the fried rice and the basil chili lamb. Everything was well prepared and seasoned perfectly. It's my first time eating here and I look forward to ordering other items next time and trying out more dishes. We got our order to go and it was well packed in containers that did not leak. Was very happy to see that as a lot of time sauces spill out. read more

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WOW! I did not expect the food to be SO GOOD!!! I can say, I embarrassingly lacked self-control. I got their pork curry, coconut rice, and tea leaf salad. The coconut rice was light and fluffy, and coconutty with that natural coconut flavor - just sweet enough. It went so well with my very spicy pork curry. I was not expecting it to actually be spicy, but it had a nice kick to it that I really enjoyed. The flavors were distinct from Thai and Indian curry. It was almost like a perfect blend of both (please excuse my ignorance if that is not the case). That TEA leaf salad was FIRE! I almost ate the whole thing, but I stopped myself half way to enjoy for tomorrow. The salad came with a leaf dressing, a mixture of nuts, seeds, and fried garlic on a bed of cabbage, jalapeños, and tomatoes. I WILL BE BACK! read more

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I had Burmese food a couple of times outside of Sacramento and I really enjoy it. When I heard Chef Burma opened in Sacramento, I knew I had to try it. I came with a several Yelp Elite friends for lunch so we got to share and taste many dishes. Butter Corn Fried Chicken (Must order!) I eat chicken often and had many chicken dishes in this lifetime. Wow, this was the first time I had something this memorable. I was still thinking about these little chicken drumsticks days later. The sweet corn, butter and five spices took this dish to the next level. You have to try this! It's so different! Mango Salad Light refreshing salad. Great for those hot summer days in Sac. Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip (Another must order dish!) I love flaky buttery flatbread. It pairs so well with curry. This dish is so addicting. Shrimp Pad Thai You can order it with other protein. The sauce is delicious. Great presentation. I like it that they put the cabbage and peanuts on the side to mix it in yourself. Dry Curry Lamb I forgot to take a picture. I usually avoid ordering lamb because I'm afraid that it would be gamey. I'm not sure if I was really eating lamb! I think the dry curry absorbed the earthy meat flavor. It was amazing. Dessert Platha Multi layered platha served with fresh banana, ice cream and condensed milk. Great dessert to share with the group even if you don't have any more room in your tummy. Oh, let's not forget the full bar. I had a cocktail with mango. I forgot the name but it was very good! Excellent service. High recommended! I need to come back to try more dishes and drinks! read more

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My wife wanted to try a new restaurant & she decided on this one just bc she needed a real diversion from your typical salad place. She had seen this Burmese restaurant reviews popping up time after time recently & thought why not since we do enjoy Burmese food. We were returning from the Natomas area & walked in on a Saturday which was perfect bc there's mainly street parking all around. The hostess/waitress said to seat yourself anywhere. We decided to sit off to the side away from the crowds not adjacent to the open glass windows as it appeared more private. My wife asked the waitress how long has this restaurant been opened & also if they were connected with the Burmese restaurant in Davis which we have frequented a few times in the past. She said yes they are connected with the one in Davis. They have been opened since last March of this year 2025. She mentioned the owners also have a Burmese restaurant in Pleasanton & San Francisco. We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant as it was very open with a chill & relaxed casual atmosphere. Services by both waitress & hostess were perfect & friendly. I decided I wanted noodles! Come to find out the garlic noodles with chicken were much like the pad Thai type not like Chinese chow mein like. But that's ok. Plus my wife reminded me probably I should have decided on pad Thai so next time! My wife also ordered the tea leaf salad, lemon & paprika shrimp (kebat) & black peppered lamb. We received the shrimp & lamb dishes first. The black peppered lamb was truly delicious; it tasted just like beef not gamey at all! The shrimp dish was spicy but my wife managed to eat it with no issues. Actually she enjoyed it with the tomatoes & onions & mixture of spices that made it quite tasty & flavorful. The tea leaf salad was their well known favorite already mixed when it was brought to our table. But our true favorite was that black peppered lamb. It had so much flavor with black bean but not overpowering in a bad way bc normally my wife doesn't like black bean Chinese style dishes at all but she said this one was truly different. I know both my wife & I would love to return to try more dishes. Maybe the lamb curry or that butter corn fried chicken? Definitely we look forward on a weekend as street parking wasn't an issue for us! At least now we won't have to drive all the way to Davis! Chef Burma is in a really great location in Midtown Sacramento. Their full bar is also great especially for celebrating special occasions. We can see this restaurant get busy later at dinner time. So plan ahead! read more

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The customer service was friendly and the menu had good variety. I wished many of the items came with meat options. The pineapple fried rice only had an egg option for an extra fee. Portions are slightly larger and are shareable. The tea leaf salad was refreshing and had a good amount of peanuts. Their meats are very tender and the heat level is not spicy. Food came out quickly and had good, thorough flavor. The inside was clean and bright. read more

Chef Burma - Tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Finally got to try Chef Burma with my foodie friend for Sunday Brunch. Not the typical brunch spot because who needs eggs & bacon, when you can order curry or pineapple fried rice at 11:30am. We tried to pick the most Burmese items. The side table tossed Tea Leaf Salad was chef's kiss. It has such different flavors and seasoning from anything else I have ever had, but also matched the same flavors of another Burmese spot I had in the Bay a few years ago and ever since looking for a place in Sac. I will dream about the Tea Leaf Salad, so refreshing. The prices a bit high, but their location is a hot spot. Also paid for 2 hours of street parking, which was easy to find on Sunday morning. I would do to-go next time just for the salad. The service was friendly and attentive as well. read more

Monthly meet up with the girls and Chef Burma was the location. Bella took excellent care of our party. We started with the tofu which looked delicious but sadly did not deliver. The texture was too soft to be fried and is 100% bland. Firmer tofu and a good season would have made the dish perfect. Next up the wings and they were an absolute table favorite. For entrees we ordered lamb, chicken, seafood, and beef. All of the entrees were delicious. Hard to pick a favorite, each one amazing in its own right. From a uniqueness perspective the mango chicken was lovely. Get the coconut rice, it's the perfect compliment to any of the entrees. Almost forgot the tea salad..amazing! I had heard about tea salads I love tea and salad but a "tea salad" didn't sound like a good combo. Happy to report I was 100% wrong. The house made dressing was so yummy I secretly wanted to ask to buy some to take home! Good ambiance and vibes at Chef Burma. I'll be returning with my hubby in tow next time. read more

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We discovered Chef Burma for dinner a few months ago and decided to have a birthday dinner there and were thoroughly impressed. From the moment we walked in (warm greeting, cozy yet modern decor) to the last bite, it was a treat. We had Burmese Yellow Tofu, Tea Leaf Salad, Burmese Fried Rice, Garlic Fried Rice, and Basil Chili Beef. Every dish was delicious in its own way--the yellow tofu was silky and savory, the tea leaf salad had that perfect mix of textures and tang, and both fried rices were fragrant and comforting. The basil chili beef had amazing flavor with just the right amount of heat. We began with the tea-leaf salad (crisp, tangy, full of texture) followed by the chicken curry. Service was friendly and knowledgeable--our server recommended exactly the right mix for our group of 10. Their cocktails are worth trying. A couple of small notes: parking required a brief walk, and one dish came with a smaller portion of protein than expected--but overall the value and quality were very good. If you're looking to branch out from the usual Thai/Indian combo and try something fresh and bold, Chef Burma is a strong choice in Sacramento. If you're up for exploring Burmese cuisine or want a restaurant that brings something new to the Sacramento scene, Chef Burma is highly recommended. Excellent food, nice ambiance, accommodating staff. Just go in with an open mind, perhaps reserve a spot, and come hungry. read more

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I wish I had remember the servers name. She was so sweet and helpful! Food: incredible. I thought the brown rice was tooo dry so our server offered me the coconut rice AND let me tell you!!!! Coconut rice was such a game changer, the best rice I have yet had! If you like coconut then you must must get the coconut rice. So flavorful! You must get the mango salad, the garlic noodles, and their black pepper tofu and green beans! Ambiance: nice and chill. People started to come in and started to pack up after 5:30pm! read more

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Amazing flavors. Must have fresh Coconut juice and tea leaf salad. Can't go wrong with any dish. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Monday afternoon while visiting a friend. We were early for our reservation, but the space was quiet and we were seated right away. We ordered a variety of dishes, and most of them slapped. The famous tea leaf salad was herbaceous, tangy, savory -- if you're about that crunchy texture heaven, this is for you. The fried tofu was perfectly crisp on the outside and somehow impossibly soft and pillowy on the inside. My partner got the basil chili lamb and I immediately regretted not ordering it myself. Slightly gamy in the best way, bold, aromatic, and seasoned like the ancestors were watching. And beyond the food, the real MVP was our server, Brian with an i. Hilarious, sharp, and actually helpful. He even lets guests know when meter maids are circling outside for expired parking. That's customer service. Argue with the wall. read more

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Came here for one of our Elite Yelp lunches. One of our friends suggested this place. I made reservations but it was lunch and not busy at all so we really didn't need to get them. The place is on the corner and has street parking up and down the block. My wife and I parked around the corner. Just a block away. The place is clean and looks nice. They have a full bar but they have Hennessey rather than my Remy. No biggy. I didn't drink and got a Burmese tea. Same as Thai tea. The others got some of their drinks and they were all good. Only 5 of us for this lunch. We started off with the mango salad and it was refreshing and great. Next the Butter corn fried chicken. It was a fantastic presentation and loved the flavor. A must try. Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip was so yummy. Another must try the platha was so fresh and loved it. The Burmese shrimp pad Thai was great too. soft and fresh noodles . Our last dish was the dry curry lamb. It wasn't dry to my thoughts but the lamb wasn't gamey and everyone enjoyed it. Our server came back and asked if we wanted dessert. My eyes lite up and he said they were made in house. So we had to get something even though we were all full. We got the dessert platha and wow it was amazing. so fresh as with the chicken. It came with bananas and strawberries. A super fun time and amazing meal. Great ending and with all my Elite lunches or dinners a fantastic time catching up with our friends. Good place for Burmese food. Better than our last location which was great to. This is just a little better. read more

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Burmese cuisine left its mark on me ever since I saw the tea leaf salad prepared table side years ago. It flys under the radar so I was excited to learn about this spot in Downtown Sacramento. I'm not sure whether the preparation is authentic or just something that gives restaurants a bit of razzle dazzle but the tea leaf salad dish is definitely worth trying. The crunch from the sunflower seeds and the sourness from the tea leaves combine for a unique flavor that is hard to explain. All this to say that the tea leaf salad dish here is very good. The service is great. Servers check in from time to time but don't hover and one server suggested an in-house chili sauce that packs quite a punch but is very flavorful. Just a small dab and you are good to go. Not pictured in this review but the mint chicken was also a worthwhile dish. The crunch and spice from the jalapeños balanced out the freshness from the mint and the chicken was juicy and paired well with the fried rice. Overall, for my own selfish reasons, I hope more and more people find their way to Chef Burma so it stays in business and I can continue to enjoy their tea leaf salad. read more

Chef Burma - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Everything was just too oily. The Coconut Curry Chicken Dip was actually very flavorful and I loved the flavors but the dip itself and the bread was just too oily and upset my stomach. The Samosas were great, no complaints there. The Dry Curry Veggie was also very oily and lacked flavor compared to dry curry dishes I've had at other Burmese restaurants. The Salt and Pepper Calamari was also very oily. My experience rating is based on a DoorDash order. Perhaps it is somehow less oily while dining in. read more

I love this place! Tried some new things tonight--the Burmese pad Thai and the tofu lettuce wraps! Neither one disappointed! I love how this pad Thai has very little filler--just good, yummy ingredients. Everything was delivered hot and packaged well. I love all the flavors as usual! read more

Chef Burma - Pad Thai - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

So nice, I had to try it twice... before leaving my review. During my first visit, my dad and I came for dinner on a Friday night before heading to a show downtown. We didn't have a reservation but managed to get a small table in the corner. During that initial visit, our waitress was extremely kind and attentive. She was helpful in providing suggestions and recommendations from the menu since neither of us had dined at Chef Burma before. We decided to try the tea leaf salad and the vegetable curry dip with prantha as our appetizers. Both were absolutely delicious and could have easily been a nice meal in and of themselves. For our entrées, we ordered the basil, chili beef and lemongrass salmon with a side of coconut rice. The basil chili beef was so tender and had great flavor. The lemongrass salmon had tons of vegetables and was cooked to perfection. And the coconut rice - no notes. On my second visit, my friend and I came for dinner on a Wednesday night. Despite arriving fairly early, we were asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. Fortunately, we also managed to grab a table in the corner, but it should be noted that you should probably have a reservation if you plan to dine here, as it is extremely popular right now. On this visit, we ordered the chicken curry dip with prantha as an appetizer, the basil chili beef as one of our entrées, and the sesame chicken as our other entrée. We also got a side of coconut rice. Again, all of the food was spectacular and everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I can find no fault in any of the dishes I have tried, and look forward to being a regular customer. read more

My friends and I came for lunch. Everyone was so sweet to us. We ordered the Samosa, Burmese Iced Milk Tea, Lemonade, Burmese Pineapple Fried Rice, Wok-Stirred Spicy Noodles with Tofu, Lemon and Paprika Chicken, and Basil Chili Beef. We LOVED the Samosa, noodles, and beef. read more

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I'm a big fan of Burmese food so when I saw Chef Burma, I knew it was a restaurant I had to try it. My first time dining here was a great experience. I ordered a couple of usual favorites plus a couple of new dishes. The tea leaf salad was so delicious. It's a fan favorite and the flavors were superb. The Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup was excellent as well. We all really enjoyed it. We also ordered the mango tofu, which was really good. The tofu is dried tofu, not fresh tofu, but it was still really good. The mango was in season and sweet. The pineapple fried was okay. The pineapple they used were canned pineapples, not fresh pineapples. This dish didn't have as much flavor as other pineapple fried rice dishes that I've had in the past, but it wasn't bad. The customer service was excellent. Our host seated us right away, filled our waters, took our order, checked on us regularly, and refilled drinks accordingly. Great service. On my second visit here, we ordered the platha with coconut chicken curry dip. The dip was delicious and the platha was good. We also tried the garlic noodles with tofu, which was spicy by itself, but they also provide an additional spicy sour sauce on the side, which adds flavor. We came on Father's Day the first time, but luckily it wasn't too crowded. The second time we came, it was Friday evening and it was a little more busy. The restaurant was clean and comfortable to dine in. They do take reservations through Open Table. Parking around here is all metered. Chef Burma is a great Burmese restaurant (and the only one I know of in the City of Sacramento). read more

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First off our waitress was awsome, very attentive, not overly so though. I personally had the sesame chicken, the people I was there with ordered noodle dishes and really enjoyed them. We all had a take home box to take with us when leaving. The burmese iced milk tea was outstanding. They have a chill atmosphere inside, we chose to sit outside and it's laid back as well. read more