Note: this location is the Carlsbad location and NOT in La Jolla (the menu is different between the two). There are a number of reviews and menus we saw online that were for the La Jolla location. We came here on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy and we were able to seat inside. There is no outside seating. We placed our order at the counter and found a seat to sit inside. We placed an order at the counter and the food arrived at our table in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the tea leaf salad, fried rice, street noodles, and spring rolls. All the dishes were delicious. The tea leaf salad was a smaller portion so keep that in mind if you are eating family style and sharing with others. We will definitely return since everything was delicious. There's a decent amount of parking in the parking lot. They also do takeout as we read more

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Cherry Blossom owners are very hard working people. They are both the cook and the hostess! Wow!! Friday nights are quiet. Ambiance is clean and decor is bright and pleasant. Food was nice and portions are on the smaller size. Signature iconic Tea Leaf Salad, WANGS, and Veggie roll (fried). read more

Cherry Blossom - Iconic Tea Leaf Salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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CHERRY BLOSSOM is a total mom and pop place: auntie's in the kitchen. uncle's working the front of the house. simple, straightforward menu featuring Burmese favorites (and several poke bowls). had lunch with my nineteen-year-old son. he had the CHICKEN and POTATO CURRY and raved about it. I had the GOLDEN COCONUT KHAO SOI with chicken. am more familiar with Thai versions and enjoyed contrasting similar dishes across two different food cultures. would characterize the Burmese dishes as less hardy (more soupy, less stewy) and more subtly flavored. skipped the all-time classic TEA LEAF SALAD so I have a ready excuse to revisit. read more

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Food is just too good. Love the coconut soup. Food is very filling so all these dishes are shareable! Coconut soup and the chai tea is my all time favorite for sure. The setting in this place is very peaceful too. I could see this restaurant being a cafe as well. I do want to try the sushi next time! read more

Cherry Blossom - Golden Coconut Burmese Khao Soi Fried Rice Street Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place serves the best soup I have ever had. Khao Soi. The flavor is so complex and amazing. With so many different textures as well. This is next level stuff right here. The lady who works here is really nice too. Love this place. read more

Cherry Blossom - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We gave this restaurant a shot since I haven't found a good Burmese restaurant in Carlsbad. The ambiance was nice. The chef/server was very nice. The food was ok. For people who haven't tasted Burmese food, this is a pretty good representation of what it should be. I have just had much better food in other places. We were the only people in the restaurant. We were told that they were planning to close soon but at least 3 parties walked in about 15-20 mins after us and they were there for much longer than what the chef had initially said regarding the closing time. The menu is limited but has the basics. There is no alcohol. We ordered the tea leaf salad, street noodles with chicken and Burmese curry with paratha. The tea leaf salad was more like Indian bhel. It was ok. I have had much better salads in other restaurants. It also had fish sauce in it which we were not aware of, and my poor friend ended up having an upset stomach (she is allergic to seafood). That was disappointing because I had specified that we don't want seafood in the street noodles, so I would have liked to be told about the fish sauce. We were asked how spicy the salad should be. We chose 6. It was not spicy. The street noodles were good. The normally come with shrimp and I asked for a replacement. I was told it would come with chicken, so I expected chicken pieces. Instead, we got a grilled chicken leg, which was a little difficult to eat. It didn't really go with the noodles because it wasn't tossed in the same sauce. I should've just ordered the noodles without the meat component. There are two items on the menu - potato curry with paratha and Burmese curry with rice. When asked about the difference, we were told it is the same thing, just a difference in the side. That makes no sense! Then why name it differently? The curry was good - had a homemade feel to it, nice blend of spices and a good portion. The naan was ok..I would have liked it to be thicker and softer. All in all, there are elements of the food which have promise. If you have never tried Burmese food, this is a good option. But the food isn't as good as my previous experiences. Pricing wise, it is Carlsbad pricing. So, I think we paid a little more than I would have liked, for the food. read more

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Ambiance..nicely set tables and cute. Its near lowes and the gas station. Service..fast ans friendly Food..loved the flavor and good quantity. Got the seasoned tofu and Burmese noodles and chai tea. Loved it all and not too spicy. read more

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Visited Carlsbad and stayed at a Hilton nearby and found this restaurant. We went on a weeknight and it was not busy. Service was great. Food was delicious. Place is on the smaller side with comfortable seating. The noodles is a must try, our kids love the sushi hand rolls. Would recommend this place. 10/10 read more

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Yum! I would never had known this was a restaurant by the signage. We were at the UPS store and peeked in. It is delicious! read more

Cherry Blossom - Tofu tea leaf salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Wow. The owner was so friendly in greeting us and knowing it was our first time even offered us a Thai iced tea on the house. Does that bias my view of the food? Maybe, but I really believe the ICONIC tea leaf salad was named that for a reason. The tea flavor really carried through the whole salad. I definitely recommend it. My partner got the OG ahi tuna poke. He was surprised by the apple but pleasantly so as it mixed well with the sauce and fish. If you're in the area, definitely come check them out! read more

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My first time eating, Burmese food was here at Cherry Blossom. I ordered the Khao Soi and got a side of Paratha. It was fantastic. The soup was rich with deep coconut flavor containing noodles, chicken and tofu. The service is excellent, and the food was fantastic. read more

Okay so normally I don't like places that try to do too many things at once cause how could it all be that good? Well this place does. The kao soi curry noodle dish, the tea leaf salad, and the poke bowl are all fabulous. What a gem. They also have a nice interior design and they are always so kind and efficient. Ps the combo poke had a nice crunch to it and it was green apple chunks. Omg game changer. Would never think to add that in poke but now I want that all the time! read more

Cherry Blossom - Iconic Tea Leaf Salad, Burmese Tea with coconut milk - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Looking your Burmese food fix in North County? I found this place in Carlsbad! I had to get the tea leaf salad, because it is sooo good! I also got the chicken & potatoes curry, too. This was also good! There aren't that many Burmese places in San Diego, so was happy to see this one closer to home! Need to go back and get try their other dishes. read more

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My husband, son, and I ate here on Sunday for lunch and we loved it! Unique flavors (to us) and the service was great. The owner was so nice and explained all the dishes to us. The tea leaf salad was really good, crunchy, savory, with a hint of sweetness. This place is definitely worth a try if you've never had Burmese food befo read more

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Stopper here to grab lunch, to go, because I had an appointment in the area. It was recommended to try the Burmese Street Noodles since it was a popular item, which I order with shrimp. The flavor was very good, both noodles and shrimp cooked well, and the service was friendly and fast. As good as it was, the shrimp were very small for $25 meal, and there was nothing else included besides scallions, so the value for noodles and small shrimp wasn't there for me. read more

Cherry Blossom - Burmese Street Noodles with Shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I came here for dinner and dined in, the atmosphere was relaxed and perfect for getting a bit of work done while enjoying my meal. The food came out super fast and was absolutely delicious! I ordered the 2 paratha chicken curry potato dish, and it hit every note... hearty, comforting, and full of real spice and flavor. I wasn't feeling 100% that day, and this dish honestly left me feeling cared for. The man who took my order was so kind and checked in to make sure everything was great. I'll definitely be back, this spot has officially become one of my new favorites! read more

Cherry Blossom - (2) Paratha, with Chicken and Potato Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I fell in love with the Spicy Garlic Ahi Poke Bowl at Cherry Blossom Burmese Cafe in Carlsbad. This poke bowl transported me to Hawaii because it was very comparable to the bowls there. Their spicy garlic sauce bursted with flavor and the ahi was so fresh. I appreciated how simple the fix-ins were, like in Hawaii, so that all the attention is on the fish and sauce. I loved that there were apple slices because they added a nice crunch and flavor! I'll be back to try some of their Burmese dishes and highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Cherry Blossom - Spicy Garlic Ahi Poke - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

my first time trying burmese food and it was great!!!!! i recommend the tea leaf salad and the khao soi. service is attentive and friendly. i always dine in and am lucky to grab a table (there's usually only 3-4 tables, but i'm sure they can accommodate). read more

Cherry Blossom - tea leaf salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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*DON'T PASS THIS GEM UP!!* This new Burmese restaurant hits all the right spots for a uniquely delicious Southeast Asian experience whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We ordered nearly half of the menu, and it came out warm and quick! Art spent the time to talk with us, customize any orders, and just generally gave the place such a warm energy. The music was chill and the seating was comfortable-- my family and I talked about how we could've stayed here for hours! P.S. I would've taken more photos, but we scarfed everything down so quickly! read more

Cherry Blossom - Tea Iconic Tea Leaf Salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I imagine this place gets pretty busy during the weekdays during lunch time. We went on Sunday around noon. Were able to sit down and have food within 15 minutes. Lumpia made in-house. Well seasoned. I LOVED the street noodles. I had to stop myself. It was so darn good. The curry, loved the soup part. Wife loved it. Pop in and support a local business. Your tastebuds will thank you! read more

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Honestly this was one of the BEST meals I've had in such a long time, I had to come and tell everyone about it. If you're considering visiting this gem, just do it! I was kind of bummed that I was the only person dining for lunch, they honestly deserve a crowd. The food and service was 10/10. The setup is really cute on the inside as well and I was able to sit comfortably at a table with my daughter's stroller right next to me. Upon entering, I was greeted right away. I already knew that I wanted to order the Khao Soi because I had looked up their menu and pictures way before coming in and it looked like their specialty. I ordered an iced jasmine green tea as well and chose a table to sit at. The woman who took my order was really nice and helpful with ordering. My food didn't take long to come out, and it was DELICIOUS. This was my first time trying this dish so I didn't know what to expect but it was everything and more. It was topped with what I think was fried onion and chili crisp as well for some added spice. The tea was also so delicious, the crushed ice they use is my favorite. The tea was garnished with an orange slice and my toddler decided to much on it. The woman who took my order noticed my daughter eating the orange slice and she brought me out a couple more on the side. You really don't experience that level of customer service anymore, so it was such a sweet gesture. They have a lot of other things on their menu that I would love to come back and try. I also used the restroom before leaving and it was super clean. I honestly have no complaints whatsoever and I hope this business continues to thrive! read more

Cherry Blossom - Iced jasmine green tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We tried Cherry Blossom yesterday for lunch. We were made to feel welcomed in this clean and bright new restaurant. The host and other patrons were so helpful to us newbies to Bermese food. I tried the Tealeaf salad and my husband had the Golden Coconut Khao Soi. The meals were so different yet equally delicious. The chef was able to adapt the food to any dietary constraint. We enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to go back. read more

Cute cafe setting. Owner was friendly. Food was a bit pricier for the quality than what we're used to in OC/LA. It's super interesting how they offer so many different types of Asian cuisines. Sushi hand rolls- could be better if they used sushi rice. The salmon was fresh. Khao Soi w Chicken- no complaints. Mildly spicy and sweet from the coconut milk. Filling. I just didn't like the diced raw onions in it. Tea Leaf Salad- we liked the texture of the salad, but couldve used more tea leaves as we were hoping for more of a bitter, aromatic taste but it was mild. read more

This new restaurant is amazing. The food is great; the staff is friendly and helpful; the vibe is casual, but nice. I ordered the spicy garlic salmon poke bowl and it was delicious. The level of heat was just perfect enough to leave my mouth warm, but not fry my taste buds. You gotta like garlic if you order this bowl, but it is tempered with lots of other fruits and veggies so it tastes really fresh. But the star of this bowl is the big chunks of salmon. They don't skimp when it comes to the fish. And to top it all off, is a beautiful fresh orchid. So classy! I also got the Burmese tea, which is a cross between Thai iced tea and chai. It was a perfect compliment to my bowl. The staff is super nice and helpful. If you are looking for a different twist on Asian food, you gotta check out this new restaurant. I highly recommend it. read more

Cherry Blossom - Spicy Garlic Salmon Poke - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

It's great to have another Burmese restaurant in San Diego county! Can't help but compare this to Burma Place in RB. The service was great, and the ambiance was nice. We tried: * Tea Leaf Salad: very good, add a little bit more lemon to kick it up a notch * Khao Soi: similar to the Thai version but nuttier/creamier due to their secret ingredient. Our fave dish * Street Noodles: not bad, but not super flavorful * Samoas: curry potatoes and peas - excellent and loved both the * Spicy Garlic Wings: excellent sauce read more

Cherry Blossom - Iconic Tea Leaf Salad, Samoas, Golden Coconut Burmese Khao Soi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Burmese food is one of our favorite cuisines but it's pretty hard to find. We were so excited to check out this place that opened down the road from us in Carlsbad. It's a super cute little spot nestled in a strip mall with a few other eateries, with seating indoors and out. The owner is so sweet, taking the time to pass out samples and explain the cuisine to passersby. Several customers from the nearby tech offices came in for quick business lunches and it seems to already be a favorite. We tried: Samosa Rolls w/ housemate Sriracha Tea Leaf Salad, (MUST TRY!) Khao Soi (Burmese Style) Spicy Garlic Wings Chinese Donuts Burmese & Thai Teas We'd order all this again. It's so good! They also do poke bowls here too. But I just can't pass up the Khao Soi with wide rice noodles and rich coconut curry broth. read more

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Are the 122 reviews yielding a 4.7 here a joke? My family had dinner here. It was bad. The ambiance is poor. What is up with no artwork on the walls? We were the only guests in the place and I had to work, at times, to get the phone-scrolling server's attention. The food was mediocre at best, mostly overly sauced or salted. read more

Cherry Blossom just opened. If you come soon, you will get a free beverage. M If you came to this area before. There was a Poke place here previously. The new owners, offer a twist from the previous owners. They put the Burmese style to it. I had the Spicy Garlic Salmon Poke. It's was as described. Each bite had a nice strong garlic hit, with zesty spice. The spice is not overwhelming, but after a while. You can feel it build up a little. Not to worry, there are a few bites of sweet apple in it. These apple cool down your pallet, and add a great contrast in flavor. Now I I'm not sure if they forgot to add, but I had to ask for ginger. This place has a clean, relaxed atmosphere. Simple and quiet. Con: I messed up on the checking the correct value of this business. Compared to the previous business. It is a little more expensive. The same type of bowl before was about $4 cheaper. I would have liked a little more Seaweed. I will come back and update my review. read more

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I'm so excited that we found this new Burmese restaurant -- especially because there aren't many good Asian restaurants in North County San Diego. Since we moved out of the Bay Area, we've really missed Burmese cuisine, and now we finally have this delicious spot nearby! We ordered the tea leaf salad, curry, and gyoza -- all very tasty. If I had to mention one thing, the curry was a little too salty for my taste, but the flavor was still excellent. We didn't want any caffeinated drinks, so they kindly made a special coconut beverage for us -- it was sweet and delicious! read more

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I ordered the tea leaf salad and the khao soi. Both were amazingly delicious! The symphony of flavors is something you have to experience! I had the pleasure of meeting Art the owner who is passionate about food and it shows in the beauty of his dishes. I look forward to enjoying more! read more

Cherry Blossom - Khao Soi. I ordered take out so I'm sure the presentation dining in is elevated. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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So I rolled into Cherry Blossom Sushi and Burmese Restaurant thinking, "Alright, Dawne, brace yourself. It's sushi. It's Burmese. It's... a culinary identity crisis." But then--BAM! The food smacked me with flavor like a sumo wrestler in silk pajamas. The place? Spotless. I mean, you could eat off the floor, but why would you when the tables are so clean and the sushi is RIGHT THERE? Atmosphere? Fun. Like, the kind of fun where you're low-key making eye contact with your California roll thinking, "Are you flirting with me?" Quick to eat, too. Blink and suddenly you're staring at empty plates wondering if you just blacked out from deliciousness. The Burmese dishes? Let's just say they whispered to my taste buds, "Hey Dawne, pack your bags, we're moving to Flavor Town." 10/10 would recommend. If you see a girl in the corner looking like he just found inner peace in a bowl of poki--that's me. read more

Was very excited to try this place as I've only had Burmese food once before! Ordered the tea leaf salad and it was delicious and flavorful. Service was prompt and attentive, and had a nice casual ambiance inside. Will definitely be back and would definitely recommend them to others! read more

so good! has to be the best drink i have ever gotten! i love how they made it and the service!!! the best service i had ever had! i hope that more people come to this place! totally recommend! read more

Cherry Blossom - Chai Tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Delicious food, friendly service. Poke bowl was good size and fresh and served beautifully. read more

Cherry Blossom - Poke bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Delicious poke bowls, fried rice and lumpia. Hot and fresh. Friendly staff too! Convenient location near Lowes and Panera. Looking forward to coming back soon! read more

We enjoyed the personalized service to accommodate our gluten free diet. Our food was filled with savory flavors! Enjoyed the regional flavors of their tea leaf salad and we so enjoyed the Mango dish!! So many options for Gluten Free! We will be back read more

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BOMB!!! Burma dishes are few and far between in San Diego, but this place is the a banger! The tea leaf salad is amazing! Unique and authentic flavors that you can't find from other Asian restaurants. Staff was super helpful and the food came quick. Must try! read more

Its a newly opened Burmese restaurant in town and we tried the Tea Leaf Salad, Burmese Fried Rice, Burmese Khao Suey and everything was A+. The service was super friendly and they were giving all guests a complimentary drink. I tried the House Special Fruity Iced Tea and it was really refreshing. Would definitely go here again. The menu does not mention Tofu as a protein option but they did have it available. The place has a very cute cafe vibe and usb ports everywhere if you want to sit there and work? read more

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I can only review the coconut soup and must preface I've never had any Burmese cuisine. My disappointment was in paying $25 for one bowl of soup. It was very oily and did not have the vegetables or egg shown in other reviewers posts. I could not get tofu as an option so chose shrimp and again unlike other reviewers pics showing large tail in shrimp mine were the small ones that you would get in a fish taco. The noodles were of a thick spaghetti type. I could not finish the entire bowl and did not feel "good" after eating it because of all of the oil. I would possibly return to try other dishes, just not the soup. read more

I was thoroughly disappointed as overall the food was fine, but nothing stood out. We ordered the tea leaf salad, original chicken wings, lumpia, street noodles, and fried rice. The chicken wings looked as if they had been reheated and the lumpia and noodles taste wise were okay. The fried rice would probably be my favorite item. As another person mentioned, I've had Burmese food before (loved it!), but this fell short of expectations. read more