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Experience Burma Restaurant and Bar

4.2 (553 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
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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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My husband and I found this place as a lunch spot on our way to a tea farm tour, and I was glad to…read morebe able to find a vegan place to stop in. As you might have guessed based on the font choice of the front sign, this is definitely run by members of the Supreme Master Ching Hai group, and if you know other restaurants run by this group, you will know what to expect here as well. The food is accordingly Asian fusion with a healthy dose of Vietnamese, and features a lot of fresh and tasty vegetables and the obligatory slightly odd naming scheme, heh. My husband and I happen to really enjoy the food at these types of places, and Blossom Vegan was happily no exception. I got the vegetable chow fun dish, which was loaded with nice veggies, and my husband got the tofu banh mi (which I think was called a Saigon sandwich or something like that). Both were great! The decor is actually a little less strongly influenced by the Supreme Master Ching Hai branded items than some other such places, and I think the wall mural is cute. The location is clean and comfortable, and the staff is friendly and reasonably attentive, but it seems you do go up front to pay rather than paying at the table. I don't anticipate being in this area again soon, but I am happy to know a location like this is out here for any future excursions into the area! We'll definitely be back again if that happens!

Always great. Friendly service, delicious food, comfy booths…read more I only have two vegan friends so I'm always bringing my meat loving friends and crossing my fingers that they will be open minded enough to step foot into a vegan restaurant. Because once they try the food, their perceptions always change. Curry vermicelli soup was great but super rich, so I would pair it with the spring rolls/avocado rolls/mushu mushu to balance the creamy coconut soup. As usual the eggplant tofu and pho were delicious :)

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Cute spot to dine outside in the summer! They're on Main St in downtown Pleasanton in the little…read morecourtyard where Almare Gelato is. I wouldn't expect traditional Mexican food coming here because it's definitely more of a Cal-Mex fusion! The presentation, ingredients, ways of preparing are different and I love that :) Asada Fries ($25): I enjoyed this much more than I expected, and I thought I would bring some home...I didn't. The ranch and BBQ sauce surprised me, but the flavor profile worked! Also loved the shape of the sidewinder fries, kind of like c-shaped wedges. Crispy Plantains ($14): I enjoyed these dipped in sour cream! It came with a lot, so I would for sure save some to eat with vanilla ice cream at home :) My friend got a side of black beans ($8) with it which she said was okay; I think she was thrown off by them being drowned in water lol Our server was lovely even as the evening got busier. I will be back to try their enchiladas and Mahi Mahi burrito!

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This is a place that I would absolutely come to again. There's a variety of food options and if…read moreyou're unsure of what to get, your waiter will give you the best recommendations given your preferences. The mimosas are what really did it for me. These were some of the best mimosas I've ever had at an eatery and I've ordered quite a few over the years. The service of the tall gentleman with the beard (I wish I got his name but didn't) was absolutely superb. From recommending food options to ensuring we were well taken care, the service was fantastic. The overall aesthetic was easy on the eyes and tables weren't too close together. There was music that was loud enough to hear but not enough as to drown out conversations. Overall, this place was great!

Made a reservation online and added a special occasion of my wife's birthday which was on that…read morespecific day- Saturday Ambiance- 5 stars. When you enter inside and either eat indoor or out, I felt like we were in a typical restaurant you find in Europe with how the decor takes you in a different place that you aren't in the USA . Service - 3 stars. For it being a Saturday night with reservation, they were busy. Our waiter was nice but he often wasn't around to check on us. In fact, after we finished our meal, we asked for a dessert menu which was later brought to us, he didn't come to get our order and in fact, it was a good 20 mins before I got someone walking around to get our dessert order. Food- 5 star Ordered the steak and risotto. Simple dish of those two items. The steak had a bbq grill unique taste and a good umami that I would say was the first time I've experienced in all the steaks I've had. The flan dulce de leche was good . Small size good for 2. Very sweet Birthday execution - 1 star. Put on the reservation that we were celebrating my wife's 38th birthday and was completely ignored. There were others there who also had birthdays and they would play on the speaker a happy birthday song to the birthday person....sadly wasn't done with my wife and her dessert.

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We had a delicious brunch consisting of a panini and savory crepe…read more Drank a glass of guava sangria and a cup of guanabana aguas frescas. Everything so fresh and tasty!!! Service was great too.

Order: lox croissandwich, black sesame latte…read more Selected this place because I am a sucker for anything breakfast that has some type of Asian fusion within its menu. The lox croissandwich was good, however, I asked for tomato because I needed an added flavor profile and the saltiness of the lox made me want more hydration in the bite. I usually don't like capers but today they were fine. Croissant was toasted nicely. Service: excellent. A pretty woman greeted us quickly and because it was such a beautiful day, she was coming out to bring our meals and drinks back and forth. She brought us our drinks. My drink was supposed to be with almond milk but I suspected it may have been regular milk. Although I disclose that I rarely order black sesame; it was very very sweet so I ended up not taking a chance and drinking it. My husband and daughter had vanilla lattes and lemonade with their breakfast bacon sandwich and salad. My daughter wanted to go there again today. (Posting a day later). The ambiance was very nice. I had never been to this downtown area. We were across the street from a really cute historic gas station. Great seating for people watching and enjoying the warming heat of summer on the patio. Really lovely experience at Bocado.

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