This was literally the most delicious of this kind of food I've ever had, and at rather reasonable…read moreprices! They have a lot of the same dishes you see at American 'Chinese' restaurants but it was cooked and spiced so well as to put it in a completely different category. I visited on a Friday night with my older parents. We were seated after just a few minutes, and the hostess was very courteous with updates. The coconut chicken soup was amazing, very creamy! Rainbow chicken was also very savory. I'd highly recommend the House Special Noodle. Noodles seemed to melt in your mouth, for lack of a better phrase. Just delicious. The staff and even the customers really went above and beyond in terms of courtesy and politeness, too. My mom had recently had a major surgery that required her to use a walker. Everyone was very helpful and kind.

Check your bill carefully before adding a tip…read more We were a party of three having a regular lunch, and gratuity was automatically added to our bill. No one mentioned it to us. I have absolutely no issue with tipping. What I have an issue with is quietly adding gratuity to a three-person lunch bill without clearly telling the customer. Had I not carefully reviewed the bill, it would have been very easy to add another tip on top of the gratuity already charged. What makes this even stranger is that I have dined here with my husband before and this never happened. This time, without him, gratuity was added automatically. I don't know why we were treated differently, and I won't speculate about the reason--but the inconsistency made me extremely uncomfortable. If automatic gratuity for a party of three is Mingalaba's standard policy, it should be clearly disclosed and consistently applied. If it isn't, then I think customers deserve an explanation for why it was added to our bill. Ladies, especially--check your bill before you tip.

I was visiting my friend in the Bay Area in January, and Burmese food is a little more available…read morehere than San Diego so I wanted to give it a try. This was a great introduction! The service was quick and friendly, and ambiance was homey! We got the garlic noodles (which I think might be more of an Asian fusion thing that is popular in the Bay Area), which I enjoyed. There seemed like there was minced crispy fried garlic on top of the noodles. We also had the pumpkin curry, which I have had before in homemade Southeast Asian food, but my friend hadn't seen that before on menus. I love savory pumpkin dishes and I'm glad they had it on the menu. I had also wanted to try a tea leaf salad--this is a touch bitter, but I really liked the balance of textures with some crispiness from the peanuts. I'm hoping they reopen soon!

Highly recommended my out friends who are regulars here. Came here for lunch and was greeted by the…read moreOwner, Tommy. We were given complimentary tea, ordered Fried Tofu for appetizers, White Fungus Salad, Coconut Chicken Soup, Fiery Spicy Catfish, and a side of Coconut Rice for our party of 4. We didn't wait long for our food, we could tell from its aroma that we were in for a treat (food was delicious)! The sweetness of the coconut rice complemented the heat of the Fiery Spicy Catfish. The portion size of the White Fungus Salad and Coconut Chicken soup big enough for all 4 of us to share. The friend tofu was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. Tommy was very hospitable! He even gave us complimentary ice cream because our friends took us here. Found out that he may be relocating his restaurant soon (by Dec 2025) as the Mercedez Benz dealership beside them would like to expand which means that MB would take over the building space his restaurant is currently occupying. Very clean restaurant, make sure to stop by soon whenever in the Westborough area!

This place is amazing!! What a hidden gem. I highly recommend everyone to visit this place if you…read morelike trying home-cooked style food. I can't judge how authentic the food is since this is my first time trying Burmese food... but it tasted really good. We ordered: - Burmese tea leaf salads (classic Burmese dish!) - Seafood cake curry with vegetables (okra) - Chin Boung Kyor - sour leaf cooked with shrimp, bamboo, and chili, and fish sauce Every dish complimented each other. We were so happy they all had a distinct taste. The tea leaf salad had a good balance of bitter aroma and sweetness from other vegetables. Topping it with the crunch from all the different nuts - it was so satisfying to eat. The Burmese seafood cake curry is on the lighter end similar to Thai curry and not creamy like the Indian curry. Every ingredient is packed with flavor. It reminded me of a laksa. The sour leaf stir fried vegetables is so unique! I've never had this flavor profile before so it was so refreshing to try. The leaf and the bamboo are soft, it almost melts in your mouth. I felt healthy after this meal. It wasn't overly greasy or heavy. All the dishes we were able to ask them to make it mild as well since my partner can't tolerate spicy food. There were street parking as well as plenty of neighborhood parking around the area. No wait time either on a Sunday evening.

This might genuinely be the best salad in the Bay Area. The green tea leaf salad is ridiculous…read more Everything is incredibly fresh and crunchy, with cabbage as the base and this perfect combination of fermented tea leaves, tomatoes, peanuts, crispy bits, lime, and all these salty, savory, umami flavors. Every bite has something going on. Crunchy, tangy, salty, fresh, slightly funky, and insanely flavorful. Nothing feels heavy or overdressed, and the cabbage keeps the whole thing crisp from beginning to end. I don't normally get excited enough about a salad to write a review about it, but this one deserves it. Absolutely phenomenal. Order the green tea leaf salad.

Not sure why I have never tried this place before, I've lived in Burlingame for years... this place…read moreis INCREDIBLE. The lunch special is probably the best deal I've seen for this city. Huge portion for lunch (definitely have enough for dinner) side salad (mango) and rice (I got coconut for a dollar more.). WHAT A STEAL. I also have heard so many good things about the tea leaf salad and I was not disappointed. It's just such a refreshing salad and the taste is out of this world. I can not WAIT to come back to this restaurant. Service was 10/10. I wish I could remember the server's name (tall and works on Tuesdays) he is SO NICE. Truly had such a good experience at this restaurant. Thanks again for the delicious food and great service :-)

We walked into this old building on the Main Street of Burlingame. It is an old fashioned Main…read moreStreet with lots of restaurants. We were immediately greeted by our server Eric, who was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot on! We loved all three dishes. The most unusual but delicious dish was the Burmese style curry pork, it is the only curry made with pickled mango which added a level of complexity. The meat was so tender and it was excellent. If we fly out of SFO again we hope to return!

I love burma superstar! This place is such a classic San Francisco spot. My first few visits were…read moreactually at the Oakland location. I had never had Burmese food before. There are so many amazing dishes but I would really recommend coming with a group and experiencing this spot family style. That's the way to do it. Parking can be tough so it's not a bad idea to take alternative transit options. Also this spot can be super packed at popular dinner and lunch hours like on the weekend. For the salads I highly recommend the tea leaf salad especially if you've never had it before. It's quite unique. The mango salad is quite good too with the unripen mangos so it isn't super sweet. It has a zesty dressing. The rainbow salad is good but it's more like a cold noodle dish and less greens so depends on what you are looking for. The samusa soup is good! The coconut chicken soup and noodle dishes used to be my favorite thing on the menu. But now it's a little to heavy, creamy, and rich for me. I would recommend sharing this one because it's so tasty. I love their coconut rice great with any of their curries or to complement the protein dishes. The garlic noodles don't wow me but they're good and great to go with a meal. The sesame chicken is good and tangy but it is breaded chicken. So depends on if you are up for that. The chili lamb is super good and so is the beef curry. They have a rice dish with chicken and shrimp that is good too. If you are okay with sweet things the mango chicken is good. And then they have some spicy dishes that are good if you like the spice. I don't love their green beans which is sad because I usually like this style of green beans which. They're a little spicy for my taste but maybe that's exactly what you are looking for. Burma superstar is honestly a comfort place for me at this point.

I've been to several other Burma Superstar locations, but unfortunately this one didn't live up to…read moremy past experiences. I came on a Sunday during lunch and was seated immediately, which was great. However, the service felt off from the start. The person at the front didn't greet us warmly and seemed uninterested. Once seated, our server, a young woman, appeared disengaged and not particularly happy to be there. She spoke very softly and seemed annoyed throughout the interaction. The only time she checked on us was about a minute after the food arrived, when everyone had just started serving themselves. After that, she never came back. We ended up waiting quite a while for the check, and the person at the front ended up helping us. As for the food, it was honestly pretty average. I think there are better Burmese options in the Bay Area now. 3/5 - Roti The dipping sauce lacked flavor, and the roti tasted like it wasn't made fresh. It was hard on the outside and arrived about a minute after ordering. 3/5 - Garlic Noodles with Chicken The noodles were thick and somewhat bland. They weren't served very hot, and the chicken was shredded rather than the style I expected. 3/5 - Chicken Basil Stir Fry It was saucy, but the flavors were muted and didn't stand out. Overall, this location felt like it may have been better in the past. Between the disappointing food and forgettable service, it wasn't a memorable experience. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars and would likely try other Burmese restaurants before returning.

I finally had a chance to eat here when I was in town, and it didn't disappoint! Before getting to…read morethe food, I'd like to praise the staff for being so sweet and welcoming. Also, the record is absolutely stunning--I wish took photos of it! My friends and I shared the platters family style and ordered the tea leaf salad, platha and dip with chicken, ginger chili pork, chicken with fresh mint, and some coconut rice and jasmine rice. We had the tea leaf salad mixed by a staff member table-side, which was nice, and the salad itself was simply delicious. Quite possibly one of my favorite salads I've ever had because of all of the wonderful flavors that pair well with each other. The platha and dip that we ordered with shredded chicken in the dip was addicting! The chicken was beautifully tender and the dip was packed with the flavor! I was blown away by the nice texture of the platha as well! As for the main dishes, the ginger chili pork was cooked perfectly, and the ginger and chilis added a lovely flavor and punch to the dish. My favorite between the main dishes has to go to the chicken with fresh mint. I've never had a dish like this, and it made me speechless. The flavors were bursting out of this dish and the bold mint flavors made it even more tantalizing. Lastly, I only had the coconut rice, but it was perfectly cooked since it was nice and fluffy, and the coconut definitely shone through. I will certainly come back whenever I have the chance to come back to the city!

I'm writing this review as a mom who brought her two kids, ages 10 and 5, here for lunch--and Burma…read moreLove was easily a 10/10 for all of us! For the kids, we ordered the sesame chicken and plain garlic noodles, and they genuinely could not stop raving about the food between bites. My 10-year-old officially declared Burma Love her new favorite restaurant, and of course, her 5-year-old brother immediately had to confirm that he agreed. I ordered the tea leaf salad and samosa soup for myself. The samosa soup was absolutely fabulous--rich, flavorful, and so satisfying--and the tea leaf salad was lovely as well. Everything we ordered was delicious, and finding a restaurant that both I AND my kids are this excited about is always a win. We will absolutely be back. Easily a 10/10!

I wouldn't come here if you're super hungry, because the portions are tiny…read more The chicken curry with potato contained two pieces of chicken and potato and the Burmese style deep fried beef had five chunks of beef. Both dishes were relatively bland and were served at room temperature. So it makes me wonder if they were just sitting under a heat lamp all day?!? FYI...$3.00 for a side of rice.

Awesome Burmese food, located in the St Francis Square lot (next to TC Pastry)…read more Lots of variety here, with very reasonable prices. My faves here are: nan gyi thok (rice noodles with lots of toppings + savory side sauce) and sweet onion fritters! I want to try the entire menu!! If you haven't tried Burmese food yet, don't sleep on it! Best Burmese food in the area (yes, I know there are other popular places). ;)

Caught their food truck at the Presidio. I got myself the Chicken Satay meal and the nephew got the…read moreChicken Satay sandwich. The only edible thing surprisingly is the skewered chicken, which was quite moist. Everything else went into the trash can, including the peanut sauce. The cucumber in the cucumber salad was quite bitter, and the salad was unseasoned. So apparently they do not taste the food before they put it out. This is definitely not Singaporean food. That said, the service was quite pleasant and friendly. And no complaints about the ambience. These are the Presidio grounds.

Fast fresh food! We got the chicken skewers and the chicken was well cooked and moist. Highly…read morerecommend!

Champa Garden is not bad. The restaurant was full at 7pm on a Wednesday night. It had vibes of the…read moreOsha Thai (now defunct) on Geary and Leavenworth. You know, dim lighting and noisy. I had the Tom Kha $17.50 (coconut based sour soup) with shrimp and Pad Thai, also with shrimp $16.50. The reason I came here was because they close at 9pm. Nowadays, most restaurants close around 8pm. The soup was OK with pieces of earthy roots, mushrooms, shrimps and some herbs. It wasn't sour enough as this was a coconut based soup. The Pad Thai tasted fine. It was a bit too wet for me though. The only mishap was there was a table of tech bros in the corner talking really loud. There was one guy that liked to talk over his friends almost shouting about his AI adventures. Time to go. I packed up my food as soon as possible and left.

The OG Champa Garden. w/ FAMILY SIZED dishes…read more I have been coming by chowing down these amazing Lao & Thai Cuisine since I was in High School. Very glad to see it's still around and available for everyone to dine in. Survived through the pandemic and still serving up the good mood food with too good price. I really recommend the perfectly ripe Avocado Rolls, Duck Curry, and their variety of Fried Rice. Fried Quail, Mango Sticky Rice, and Fresh Young Coconut too. Forgot to try out their Iced Coffee and Thai Tea- I could've had down three of their young coconuts. Very lowkey spot and hidden from all the bustling traffic of Ocean Ave. Very Spacious / High Ceiling so you don't hear everyone's conversations and there is a projector & tv showing the NFL NBA games. Servers were down to earth and attentive during my dining experience for lunch. Will be back of course ( *B* )

Food and ambiance was amazing, a little crowded but great place to go for a party of two. Flavors…read morewere something out of authenticity and character. Would dine here again 10 out of 10 tires

Highly recommend the Duck. Crispy papaya salad and Tom Kha were also amazing. A real treatread more