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Experience Burma Restaurant and Bar

4.2 (553 reviews)
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Platha and Coconut Chicken Curry Dip
Alyx J.

Was walking downtown Pleasanton and saw a sign for Burmese food so me and my sister decided to give it a try! We walked into the restaurant and was immediately seated! See below thoughts about the food. Prices were decent and mot outrageous. Overall i would come again to check out more of their menu items! We ordered 3 dishes: Tea leaf salad - tasty, classic burmese dish! You cant go wrong with ordering this dish. Up to par with burma burma and other restaurants. Nan Gyuk Thok - was disappointing, i think egg really neutralized any flavor the noodles had. There was way too much egg! Not sure if that is how the dish traditionally tastes, but we thought it had no flavor. Platha with curry coconut chicken - SO GOOD. We loved this dish and the dipping curry ran circles around the noodle sauce/flavoring in the other dish! We wished the noodles had the same flavoring as this curry!!!!

Burmese Style Pad Thai with Chicken
Ushma P.

It's probably been four years since I've ate here but my husband and I were in Pleasanton so I convinced him to try this restaurant and boy is he glad he did. The service was great, our server was so attentive and helpful. The dishes he recommended were all great. We started with the salad and he suggested to us that we mix, lettuce and cabbage, which was honestly such a great combination. The platter and dip was so tasty, we also got sesame, chicken and pad thai. We told him that we wanted things a little bit spicier, and he had the kitchen and the perfect level of spice. Also the zero proof lavender martini, which I highly recommend. It is a little bit of the Gingery side though. The restaurant it's really cute inside, it's not super fancy, but it's enough to be a good date night.

Closed without any explanation
Tony B.

Had a reservation for 12/26 at 4:30 PM. When we arrived at the restaurant it was closed with no explanation. We waited for about 15 minutes while I tried calling the restaurant without any success and during that time a worker opened the door. Unfortunately he did not speak English and kept repeating 20 minutes. Ended up going elsewhere.

Burmese Style Ice Tea & Mango Tofu
Laura E.

Really good Burmese food in Pleasanton! I found Experience Burma Restaurant on Yelp when I was looking for restaurants in the area, as I'm not too familiar with the restaurants there. There was a long line for an early St. Patty's Day pub crawl. Despite the crowd, I somehow got lucky and was able to park right in front of the restaurant. When we got inside, we were asked if we had a reservation, which we didn't. At first, we were told they couldn't take us without a reservation, which was odd since there were a lot of empty tables. Fortunately, they checked their reservation system and were able to seat us. We started off with drinks: Burmese iced tea, sprite and Arnold Palmer. Though I'd never tried Burmese iced tea before, I had a feeling I'd like it because milk teas are my go to drink at boba spots. It was great! The mango tofu has the perfect amount of sweetness and wasn't overly spicy. My friends had the chicken lettuce wraps and a chicken dish (don't recall which one). Service was friendly and the restaurant was not noisy. Even though I live too far to be a regular, I would definitely come back in the future. Next time I'd make a reservation on Open Table.

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Tanya M.

This was a tasty outing overall. While not every dish blew me away, most of the food was enjoyable and flavorful. Here's a breakdown of what we tried: Samusas - Definitely a reorder! The shell was perfectly crisp, and the potato curry filling was well-seasoned and satisfying. Sesame Chicken - A standout dish. I'd return just for this alone--crispy, flavorful, and delicious. Curry Catfish - Unfortunately, this was a miss. The catfish was tough, not boneless (which made it difficult to eat in curry form), and tasted a bit off, like it wasn't very fresh. Disappointing all around. Eggplant in Garlic Sauce - Just okay. Some pieces were surprisingly hard, but the sauce was tasty, and the well-cooked eggplant pieces made it worth considering again. Black Pepper Beef - This one was a hit. The beef was tender, and the seasoning was on point. Coconut Rice & Garlic Noodles - Both were great complements to the entrees and added a nice touch to the meal. Sugar Plathas - I mean, it's fried dough--what's not to love? I'd definitely order this again. Semolina Cake with Mango Ice Cream - The mango ice cream was refreshing and light, but the semolina cake was a letdown--dry and uneven in texture. Service was fantastic. Our server was working solo and somehow managing a packed house--including a table of 12, several other groups, and a few tables outside. Despite the chaos, he stayed calm, friendly, and made a clear effort to provide great service to everyone. Major props to him! The atmosphere was lively--perhaps a little too lively. Most of the noise came from the party of 12, who were carrying on like they were in someone's living room. Not the restaurant's fault, but it did make things a bit loud. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more dishes--and for sure to get the sesame chicken again!

Sherri W.

Modern small restaurant that makes it feel warm & welcoming. We decided to have a birthday dinner & try out a few of their dishes. The 3 dishes that stood out were the Tea Leaf Salad, Lemongrass Pork & coconut Chicken Curry. Portions are small so if you're hungry you'll need to order more. Dishes: Tea Leaf Salad- I always start with this salad & it didn't disappointed. All the crunchy components make my mouth happy. Seasoning was perfect. Lemongrass Pork- tender pieces of pork well marinated with fragrant lemongrass made this a memorable dish to re-order. Burmese Chicken Curry w/Potato-not spicy but had a wonderful curry spice flavor. It would be another re-order dish. Burmese Fried Rice-your typical fried rice dish that is simple yet satisfying. Garlic Noodles-a perfectly cooked noodle dish but lacking a little more garlic to make it worthy of its name. Black Peppered Steak-nice big chunks of meat well marinated & seasoned. Burmese Stir Fry Vegetables-a small dish that didn't have any different seasoning than that of Chinese stir fried vegetable dish. Service was efficient & food was average.

A L.

Nice neighborhood restaurant with friendly service. Food is fresh and flavorful. I'm glad to see this restaurant surviving especially since it's off Main Street.

Mariam C.

Experience Burma is an experience for sure. I love to sit all the way in the back where they have a small nook of some sort. Very cozy and comfortable. I love the Mango Shrimp. The portion is more than enough, especially if you eat appetizers. My go to is the Salt & Pepper Calamari. The coating is crunchy and the inside is flavorful. The sesame chicken is crunchy and the flavor isn't too overpowering. As well as the curry. As a side, the coconut rice is a must. I've tried many things on the menu and everything is more than perfect. They have a good selection of drinks & desserts. My favorites being the Burmese Ice Tea & the Fried Banana and Ice Cream. Everyone is so welcoming and nice. They go above and beyond to make your visit memorable. No reservation needed but can help if the restaurant is busy. They have some outdoor seating as well. Cute location too.

Lemongrass Chicken
Nicole A.

We tried this place at one of the Pleasanton pub crawls and only had a small taste. So we've been wanting to come back to it and yesterday was the perfect time for us to come. We walked in the place was small, but it decorated really nice and cool. Felt very like close to the culture we sat down. We ordered the two of the lunch specials. I had the black pepper steak and my husband had the chicken lemon grass. Both came out super quick and so so good. The salad that comes with the lunch specials I don't know what they put in there, but that thing is so good. I could've had a whole gallon of that salad. It was so so good. The Samosa was also really good but just thought it was just like a Samosa there was nothing special about it, but it was tasty. The lemongrass chicken was so good. The vegetables were crispy but still cooked. The chicken was thinly sliced and there was no fatty or chewiness to it. The taste was very good. It comes with some white jasmine rice, which was well cooked. My steak was really good as well. Had a little sweetness to it not spicy at all, but we got some chili sauce, which was so spicy so if you're not good with spice, don't have it overall everything was really good! we wanted to try their sticky rice which we were under the impression it was gonna be like a mango sticky rice, but it was not. It was the dark sticky rice with mango ice cream, but we opted for fresh mango. Instead, the mango was not ripe. It was very hard and bitter the rice was still kind of hard and not as chewy as we would have liked so we sent that back and they were very nice about it. They refunded that part of the bill for us overall it was great. We're totally gonna come back with some other friends to try some different menu items 10 out of 10..

Fried Burmese Yellow tofu
Nicole M.

I went to Experience Burma for my birthday. My friend and I decided to do things family style. We ended up ordering eggplant with garlic sauce and coconut rice, fried Burmese yellow tofu. Mango salad, and samusa soup. I had never had yellow tofu so it was nice to try something new. The salad was crisp with lovely bits of fried garlic. The garlic sauce was particularly delicious, and the eggplant was tender. The soup had all the tings. I loved the cabbage best Normally, I would have had tea, but just for my birthday I had a cocktail. The Tropical Burma was delightfully refreshing. It looked just like a mojito but featured cilantro and ginger. Yum! I was really happy with my meal. The staff was great. They didn't seem to mind I brought my own cake. And, the people watching was good. It seems like this is a place where people go to linger over a meal. It's clean and bright. Yesterday was not a day for outdoor dining, but their sidewalk seating looked appealing. Will be back. Definitely recommend.

Felecia W.

Nice ambiance. Pretty decor and nicely decorated inside. Food was good and tried some new dishes. Felt full. Good to have a Burmese restaurant in the area.

Darith Jim C.

First time ever trying Burmese food. I'm usually accustomed to eating Southeast Asian food because my family is from Cambodian, Vietnamese , and Indian Heritage but always wanted to try Burmese food since we don't have any of that in Stockton. Came across this place, in a nice quiet area tucked in between small beautiful streets. Service was okay, server seemed a little tense but maybe it was just the day. Otherwise, the "mohinga" was amazing. It seemed similar to taste like Cambodian "nom ba chock" but instead they used smoked fish and chickpeas! The salad was amazing also. Never knew all those flavors existed! Classy and quaint interior. Seems a little upscale, didn't expect that. I would return again and try other dishes!

Parata and curry
Bhamidipati M.

This is my first experience with Burmese food and I must say I was pleasantly surprised with the taste and freshness of the food. The tea leaf salad and Burmese eggplant curry were the highlight of our visit! The samosa soup and Partha curry did not disappoint. The service was prompt and the ambience pleasant. Do try the Burmese milk tea if you like south asian tea.

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Ask the Community - Experience Burma Restaurant and Bar

What kind of cooking & frying oil is used? I am allergic to soy oil.

Does anyone know the ingredients in the tea leaf salad? Is it vegetarian?

According to their online menu, the Tea Leaf Salad with Lettuce (La Phat Thok) includes "Fermented tea leaf tossed with lettuce, peanut, fried garlic, tomato, fried yellow pea, jalapenos, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and lemon." It appears to be… 

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Burma Bay Cafe

Burma Bay Cafe

4.4(311 reviews)
13.0 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Vegetarian friendly

My group recently had a wonderful dinner at Burma Bay Cafe!…read more We arrived around around 7 PM on a Sunday evening and they were slammed with several large parties. The staff were SO nice and offered to set up a table for us in their back room. They were so kind and accomodating, which we were grateful for because we were starving and the food looked delicious! We ordered a tea leaf salad, Burmese shrimp and beef, and the Nan Gyi Thoke noodles. The food arrived soon after ordering and we were treated to a proper Burmese feast! I loved the crunchy textures of the tea leaf salad, and the shrimp and beef were deliciously spicy. The noodles were also great - the boiled egg was cooked perfectly. The portion size was generous - this was plenty of food for four people! Most imporantly, service was outstanding! Thank you for making our group feel welcomed on an insanely busy evening. :)

Came to Burma Bay Cafe for dinner with friends and had a great meal!…read more Located off Warm Spring Blvd, Burma Bay Cafe took over the old Ho Chow building. The inside has tons of seating available and bright natural lighting. We came on a weeknight during their happy hour (!!), which is 20% off appetizers every week night between 3-6pm. Our party of three ordered mainly apps, and only deviated off that section to try their tea leaf salad :P Fried tofu - crisp and light Coconut chicken with palatha - sweeter curry, loved the flakiness and thicc-ness of the paratha Lamb curry with palatha - hearty curry sauce Salt and pepper chicken - dino nugget-esque with a nice crunch and perfect seasoning and didn't actually need the dipping sauce it comes with. Note: the dipping sauce does contain fish Chicken lettuce cups - fine taste, no notes Veg samosas - fine also, basic Tea leaf salad - ordered for the health and textural crunch. So delicious Service was good. Our waitress was very informative in each dish and also quite attentive with refiling waters. Overall, great meal and would love to return to try their mains.

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Burma Spice

4.6(211 reviews)
23.2 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Women-owned & operated

I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review for Burma Spice. We order…read moretakeout/delivery from here all the time, and it's always impressively quick and tasty. We decided to dine in this time, and they weren't busy at all on a Friday (early) evening. We were seated at a comfortable booth across from the colorful wall mural. I've tried a good portion of the menu at this point and enjoy the Sesame Chicken, Palata with Chicken, and Mango Shrimp. My partner is obsessed with the Burmese Chow Mein and Black Pepper Chicken. This time, I ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice with shrimp, which was pretty basic but expectedly tasty and filling. Service was quick and friendly! Burma Spice will continue to be one of our go-to's.

We love Burmese food. For years, if we wanted Burmese food, we would have to drive at least 30-40…read moremin to SF or South Bay, so having Burma Spice in our neighborhood is a dream come true! Burma Spice hosted our daughter's high school graduation luncheon on May 23rd and we couldn't have been happier! We had about 30 guests in a separate area in the back of the restaurant. Kham and Raymond were so nice and helpful in planning the menu for our gathering. Everything was served family style. We ordered - Tea Leaf Salad- the perfect ratio of fermented tea leaves and ingrediants. - Samosas- light, crispy, and so flavorful - Nan Gyi Thoke- the noodles were perfectly cooked, not mushy, and the curry was creamy and delightful. - Basil Lemongrass Chicken- fresh basil, and lemongrass really made this dish a popular topic. - Pumpkin Veggie- Nice ratio of pumpkin and other veggies, very hearty. - Kebat Lamb- savory, packed full of rich spices, the onions add so much texture and flavor as well. - Jasmine Rice Plus plenty of yummy tropical cocktails for the adults. They set up a little table for the cake, and some graduation items that we brought. They really went out of their way to make our celebration comfortable. Everything was in generous portions, fresh and expertly prepared. My guests raved about the food and service. Some of my guests had never tried Burmese food before and now in their meal rotation. We didn't realize that we had stretched into their rest period between lunch and dinner because they were so gracious about not rushing us. I highly recommend Burma Spice in Redwood City for any meal or occasion. The restaurant is such a gem in our neighborhood and the service is friendly.

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Mingala Restaurant

Mingala Restaurant

4.2(222 reviews)
12.0 mi
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Located in the large strip mall and very close to Lion Supermarket. They have Malaysian, Indian,…read moreIndonesian, and Burmese food items on menu and it makes me nostalgic for the 4 months I lived in Singapore as an intern. Mohinga fish soup: the national dish of Myanmar. The base is fish and there are big chunks of soft onions and small chunks of fish inside. It tastes like crab soup with a subtle spice aftertaste and a very, small fermented taste. Tea leaf salad: The small green Thai chilis are SO hot and made me cough instantly. A decent tea leaf salad with nice crunchy bits through you can find it better at other places. Indian mee goreng: Too sweet for our taste and less soy sauce than we like. It tasted like the primary sauce ingredient was ketchup. Plenty of large shrimps and nice pieces of potato and bell peppers. Hainam chicken combo: yellow color chicken and rice. The sauces this came with were great. The bones were a bit sloppily cut but it still tasted good. Roti pratha: This used to be my lunch often in Singapore, so nostalgic! Roti with coconut curry for dipping. Came super super hot and fresh.

Overall-- pretty good Malaysian restaurant in the U.S.! 7.5-8/10. Staff were from Malaysia…read more Our orders: Char Kuey Teow (16.99) pretty decent / authentic, sambal sauce could have been more fragrant (from a Malaysian standpoint), otherwise really good for U.S. standards Curry Laksa with shrimp (15.99) the flavor of the curry was really good. The chicken could have been more flavorful (e.g. marinated in curry longer or different cut of chicken to soak up the soup better). Chicken Satay (11.99) the flavor is there but not traditional, over the charcoal taste but that's hard to find in the U.S. It's a very large portion of chicken so makes up for the price. The peanut sauce is good-- one of the better ones we've tasted in the U.S.

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