Chinese cuisine emphasizes fresh ingredients and intense wok cooking! They did it, highly recommend to my friend who they want to try the Asia food! read more

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We have arrived at 6:30m on a Saturday. The place was packed, but they gave us a table after 10-15 minutes. The indoor sitting is pretty nice, and they have some tables outside too. We ordered samusas as appetizer, and it was pretty tasty. I wish it was more crunchy, nevertheless it was very good. We also ordered tea salad which has been delivered before appetizer. The tea salad was in six sections of tea leaf, cabbage, peanuts and sunflower nuts, jalapeño and some other things. They kindly offered mixing them for us, and then started mixing them right in front of us at the table. Pretty cool We also ordered house noodles and mango chicken and coconut rice. They were all very delicious. They also add 16% tip to the check. I love it. I appreciate that they do. Overall, I don't have any complaints. We had a lovely time, and we will go there again. read more

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Walked past this place all the time. Never had Burmese food so decided to check it out. Come here for lunch and it was packed! Got seated right away though. Wasn't sure where to start so decided to get a chicken curry and Nan gyi dok noodles. The curry was light. The noodles reminded me of a peanut sauce. It was really good. The menu said it would be spicy but it wasn't. Portion was a little small so I would order a couple dish and rice on the side. read more

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Excellent Myanmar traditional foods with original tastes. The price is reasonable but not cheap. Good service, nice and clean. Ask for popular dishes will help. read more

One of my favorite Burmese restaurants! They have so many dishes to choose from and each one is so flavorful. We always get their rangoon beef and it's literally the best. The servers here are also very friendly. read more

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Don't go to this place, they just walk around and don't pay attention to you, the woman was in the phone while talking to us when I needed sauce, they added the tip in the bill in advance!!!!! I hated that!!!! How dare they to collect for something that is supposed to be as a gratuity based on the service!!!!!!!! Service is not great and everything has GMO!! Don't think they have flavor!!!! Is GMO !!! Worst service and they Added the tip !!! We will never go back there!!!! And you neither!!!! Is only for stupid people that they don't know better about real food!!! read more

Service is good. Food is tasty but the portion is really small. The portion is only good for 2 persons only if you order 2 dishes & don't think there will be any leftover to go. read more

I wanted to like this place, but ultimately a 3 star rating signifies it's "just ok" Although I don't go to downtown Burlingame often, I do love how lovely the shop facades look. When a friend mentioned that they were going to a Burmese spot in Burlingame, I didn't have the time to go but it landed on my radar. Thus when the time came for me to pick a spot in Burlingame when meeting with different friends, I wanted to give Mingalaba a try. At first, I was worried that this place wouldn't be good because it was empty when I walked in. My friend was running behind so I decided to stroll around for 5-10 minutes. Upon my return, the place had filled up and I had to do outdoor seating. Our server and likely the owner was attentive although you could tell they were really pushing some high ticket items. They tried hard to convince me to get Ginger lemonade but here it is a whopping $10 so I declined. When it came to the food, we ordered tea leaf salad, basil spicy chicken, combination fried rice, and Burmese style vegetable curry deluxe. The tea leaf salad was strong in tea flavor and quite delicate. Soon we would notice that the theme would be that the food comes in small portions. The curry and basil spicy chicken is not spicy at all and overall muted in flavor. The fried rice was nice with a few large pieces of shrimp but again for $20 it definitely needed to be 3x the size of what we got. Overall, nice to try but the prices/portion size and the bland taste will have me going elsewhere to eat in Burlingame. read more

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I decided to try the Rainbow Prawns for lunch and I was pretty impressed. The shrimp were nicely fried, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, with great flavor. The veggies that came with it were fresh and added a nice crunch. They also had a little kick to them, which I enjoyed. I paired it with some steamed rice, which complemented the dish perfectly. read more

Best Burmese food I have ever had. Best tea leaf salad I have ever had. Best service I have ever had. Also the lamb Curry is amazing. The pieces of lamb are so tender it's almost like a lamb stew. And they're coconut rice is some of the best I've ever had. Definitely go there. read more

Came here for lunch after not being here for awhile. Food was OK, not as good as I remembered. Ordered the veggie samosas, paratha, rainbow chicken (which was highlighted to have mango) and okra shrimp. Of all those items, the simplest dish, the paratha stood out as good. Crispy yet chewy with a tasty sauce. The rest was meh to overpriced for your buck. Veggie samosas weren't too greasy and had a nice crispy skin. The stuffing was OK, not particularly flavourful. The rainbow chicken, advertised to have mango, had maybe 3 pieces of small mango bits. Chicken was not overly tender or flavorful. The okra shrimp had like 80% okra and 20% shrimp (maybe 5 shrimps), for $23, would expect a few more shrimps. To add insult to injury, for 2 people, they automatically added a 16% service charge and had the nerve to add a line for "extra tip" for basic service (serve food timely and refill our water cups). Even with the basic service and average food, I would typically leave a 20% tip, but not here given the level of entitlement. For a $85 lunch meal for 2 (including the automatically included tip), I will not be returning to this place. Skimpy portions, unmemorable taste, overpriced and the entitlement of including the tip (which should be earned and up to the customer). There are better Burmese restaurants in the Bay Area. read more

Good: Ambience, outdoor setting, dog friendly. Bad: Average food, very average service. The servers were friendly but nobody checks on you when you're sitting outside. I have had better Burmese food, the food quality can be improved especially for the price and quantity they offer. The lady who took our order did not bother to check on us and one of the items was missing! read more

Came here for a quick lunch, was really craving an oh no khao swe, or coconut chicken curry soup. If you want noodles to go with this dish, it's an additional $1 surcharge. The portion of food was perfect to make for a warm, comforting, and hearty meal. The ingredients were super fresh and the coconut flavor was a nice subtle underlayer complementing the bolder flavors of the curry. Delicious. Staff was nice and efficient as well. read more

Mingalaba is delicious! Their Burmese house noodles never fail to impress me. I've been here twice and their roti and house noodles are a "must try". Their version of the tea salad, however, tasted slightly off to us, it had robust flavors that didn't work together and the sauce tasted oddly similar to pesto. There are much better tea salads elsewhere, but we appreciated the craftsmanship of the waiters who took their time to mix your salad in front of you. Service is friendly and fast, I am very pleased with this every time and the ambiance is comfortable! Well-lit and well-designed, we will be back! read more

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Ambiance: Mingalaba had a very nice interior design and outdoor seating area that represented the food it was serving well. Something I normally don't comment on is the dishes that were used to serve the food. I found that it helped tied together the entire aesthetic of the restraunt. Service: The service was very good and they constant came to check up on how our meal was going. The food came out in a timely fashion and overall was very pleased. Food: We ordered mango beef, rainbow salad, basil spicy eggplant, and Burmese rice not shown in the pictures. The mango beef was flavorful with a nice contrast in sweet and savor. The eggplant had a strong basil flavor with a tangy glaze that suited the flavor. The salad was perfectly portioned with the other ingredients so no flavor was overpowering. Unfortunately not show is the burmanese rice which was delicious. From the seasoning to the toppings the rice was fragrant and had the perfect texture. HIGHLY recommend. read more

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I had the best service here! Food is unique and there aren't many places with this cuisine. Tried the crab puffs appetizer and had the rainbow chicken and a noodle dish with a side of Burmese rice. Everything was delicious! It was packed on a Friday night and is very popular. Good casual dining at reasonable prices. Definitely going back. You check in on the yelp tablet to get on the waitlist and you can follow it on your yelp app. read more

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A friend and I arrived for dinner around 5:30 and we enjoyed their excellent food. The service was terrific UNTIL the end of our meal when our water glasses were suddenly removed from the table and we were told to leave because people were waiting for our table! Moments before this incredibly rude "shove out the door," we had just signed our bill and totaled it with a very generous tip. We hadn't lingered and were just wrapping up our meal. We were respectful, used good manners and didn't even have a chance to over-stay our welcome before being ORDERED to leave. As an aside, there were two people waiting for a table as we walked out. And, by Burlingame standards, that's no line at all. A delicious dinner marred by a very disrespectful ending. Shame on Mingalaba for treating us so poorly. read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: Food was standard fare. The extended review... Food: Pratha - 3/5 - Can't go wrong with Pratha. Nice and flakey. Lamb Curry Dahl - 3/5 - A good hearty dish with meat and beans. Pretty standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 3/5 - Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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Always a good time at mingalaba! Staff is always so friendly. Still at the top of my list for Burlingame Ave. such great ambiance! The rainbow salad is to die for!! Soooo flavorful, sweet and savory packed into one. Also love how juicy the asparagus and beef was. Asparagus cooked to perfection and dish seasoned beautifully to go with rice. Yum! Love this place! read more

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Cute hole in the wall in downtown Burlingame. They get packed so get there early. We ordered a chicken curry, noodles, and coconut rice. Everything was delicious! We will come back and try other items. The place is small and there is only one bathroom - be mindful of crowding that back space that also shares with the kitchen and waitstaff. Highly recommend otherwise. read more

Oh so delicious! Go here. Now! Went with three friends for dinner the other night. Joined the waitlist and was seated almost immediately. Best seat in the house? Sure, why not! Lovely, fast and friendly service. It's a relatively small place - maybe 20ish tables altogether - and has both inside and outside seating. I like options. We each selected a dish and then entrusted one friend to do the rest of the ordering for us. She completely hit it out of the park! Tea Leaf Salad Avocado Spring Roll Basil Spicy Chicken Burmese Style Curry Chicken Pan Fried Green Beans with Prawns Chow Fun Coconut Rice Flowering jasmine tea Sake Sapporo J Lohr chardonnay I'm still dreaming of this meal, especially that Chow Fun and Green Beans with Prawns. read more

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Second time dining in and with worse service than the first. This is a signal to me that as much I love Mingalaba and will continue to order from here now and then, I will no longer dine here. A couple of long-time friends and I had dinner here recently. The restaurant wasn't too busy so service was quick and our food arrived just as quickly. After dinner, the server brought over our bill and we took care of it right away keenly aware it was around 8:30 p.m. and the restaurant closes at 9:00 p.m. We kept chatting while one of my friends was finishing his beer. There were still other patrons dining. The servers then proceeded to start putting all the chairs up onto the empty tables in prep for closing time. A minute or so before 9:00, they turned off all the lights for a second and then turned them back on (reminiscent of college libraries to signal closing time). Then right at 9:00, they came around to the 3-4 remaining tables and said, "we are now closed." All the tables including us took this as, "get the f out now" and immediately left. To me, this is just not polite nor professional. Surely there were other tasks to complete before heading home so us staying 10-15 minutes more while you finish those tasks doesn't seem to be a huge imposition. My parents used to run a restaurant when I was growing up and even as a teen, I can't imagine ever doing that to our customers. Train your staff better, Mingalaba. This is embarrassing. read more

We visited this place after many years. Good food their tea leaf salad is one of the best. They were able to accommodate us without a reservation. Portion size is small for the price. read more

Mingalaba is one of my favorite Burmese restaurants in the city area. While you can always expect a wait (because the food is that good!) it's so worth it for the service and meal you'll be able to enjoy. Standouts: tea leaf salad of course and the house special noodles You really can't go wrong with anything your order here but if you had to get one dish, I recommend trying anything with their coconut curry. The curry is extremely smooth and flavorful and you can never have too much of it. read more

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Came in on a Sunday evening. A bit of a wait but not too bad. Sign in on the iPad there (no waitlist ahead of time). The food came out very quickly and the service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was busy and the decor was very cultural! The star was the mango salad!! It was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. We almost didn't order it but were influenced the other Yelp reviewers hyping it up. The basil spicy pork was so good. Flavorful but not too spicy. The Burmese Style Vegetable Curry Deluxe flavor was more mild but had tons of lentils and vegetables. Mango lassi was sweet and refreshing! read more

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So good! Never disappoints! Both service and food are great! Came here on a Sunday. There was a queue but we got lucky because we signed up on Yelp and was able to get in right away. Will be back! read more

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Mingalaba is a super popular restaurant in Burlingame turning out flavorful plates of Burmese food. We started with the Paratha, an oily, crispy, flaky layered flatbread served with a curry dipping sauce on the side; and the Tea Leaf Salad, a crunchy, acidic mixture of fermented tea leaves, tomatoes, cabbage, dried shrimp, fried garlic, sesame seeds, peanuts, and split yellow peas. Another standout dish was the House Special Noodle, made of flat wheat noodles mixed with coconut curry chicken and topped with crispy noodles for crunch. All of their entrees generally came with vegetables cooked with a choice of protein and were great for sharing family-style. We had the simple Pan Fried String Beans with Fried Tofu, the Basil Spicy Fish (cod fillets stir-fried with string beans, onions, and peppers in a slightly spicy sauce), and the Burmese Style Curry Lamb (tender boneless lamb cubes and potatoes in an onion-based curry). Each of these dishes was flavorful and delicious, but my favorites were still the paratha, tea leaf salad, and house noodles. Overall, the food here was delicious, and the service was quick and friendly. The prices were a little high for the portion sizes, but the quality and flavor of the dishes were worth it! read more

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A few locals recommended me and some friends to try Mingalaba since we were in town and were starting to hear our tummy grumbling. We parked down the street and walked here. It was on a nice strip with a bunch of restaurants. There was the option for both indoor and outdoor seating with heating lamps available. We opted to sit inside since it started to get cold. Indoors were dim lit and pretty busy but we were seated quickly. We ordered: Tea leaf salad- tbh I'm not a big fan of tea leaf salad overall but this one actually good. The crunch from the mung beans throughout made it taste better but the portion is small. Mango beef- I thought this was an interesting combo but the sweet mango complimented the beef. There were also string beans and onions in it. Hot and sour soup- the soup was too spicy for me so it made it hard for me to enjoy it. It was sour and had a strong kick to it. Potsticker- the potstickers were one of my favorite dishes that we ordered. It had a nice crisp on the outside and was flavorful. It was bigger than the regular potstickers that I get at other restaurants. read more

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It's been a while since I've been to Mingalaba. Food was delicious! We ordered coconut rice, house noodles, rainbow chicken, and broccoli with fried onions. Portions were decent and we had just a little bit left over. Their staff was great and checked on us a couple of times. It was pretty busy for the lunch rush on a Wednesday when we went but got the last available table inside right away. read more

Mingalaba - Rainbow chicken, Broccoli with fries onions, House noodles, and coconut rice came afterwards. - Burmese Near Me - Burlingame, California

I love coming here and I bring new people every time I visit Mingalaba! I love Burmese food and this is not something that's available easily in Denver. Got the Mongolian beef again and loved it! Also got the paratha this time and it was very nice. My colleague got the curry and she loved it! I'm coming back again! read more

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I was originally going to visit a different restaurant in the area but decided to try Mingalaba instead at the last minute, and I'm so glad I did. I'd never had Burmese food before, so I was very curious to try the food. The interior is small and they don't take reservations. I arrived as a party of one around 6 pm on a Saturday and was still seated right away, though. They also have outdoor seating. The servers were very attentive (but not overly so) and friendly. I ordered the paratha with coconut curry sauce, coconut rice, and Nan Gyi Dok noodles (rice noodle with spiced coconut chicken, split yellow pea powder, and fried onion). Everything was *delicious,* especially the paratha. It's enough for two people to split and was deceivingly filling. I loved the perfectly crispy outside but still chewy inside, and the coconut curry was so amazing. I also loved the Nan Gyi Dok. The noodles had an interesting flavor due to the split yellow pea powder and I liked how it blended with the coconut chicken. My only (small) complaint is that I wish the coconut rice had stronger coconut flavor. Overall, I had an excellent meal and would definitely return the next time I'm in the area. read more

Ordered takeout and food was ready within 10minutes. Tea leaf salad: Super flavorful from the dried shrimp, and fried garlic. It doesn't look much initially, but absolutely delicious. House special noodle: Sweet curry flavors from the coconut. The sauce is what makes the dish. The fried noodles added a nice texture. Overall, finished the meal satisfied and would come back when in the mood for Burmese! read more

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I've never had Burmese food before and I've always heard about the famous Burma Superstar in the Bay Area, but as we were staying in Burlingame, we happened to stumble across Mingalaba as we were walking around. Since we just needed a light "snack", we ordered one drink, one appetizer, and one entree to share. We arrived right when they opened at 11:30 and got our pick of the table. They still have the COVID era sidewalk/makeshift patio seating available, which was quite nice with the weather. Our server gave us a few suggestions on the most popular items and favorites. We ordered Burmese iced tea with coconut milk ($8), paratha, and the house special noodles (with coconut lime chicken). The items came out quickly and I think the general consensus was that the flavors were a milder version of Thai flavors, which I enjoyed. The paratha was very good, a light and fluffy sort of Burmese pancake that is not too far off from the Chinese green onion kind, but it came with a light orange Burmese curry dipping sauce that was very tasty. The house special noodles seemed to have used the same curry sauce, so that was unlucky of us to pick those two dishes only because the flavor profiles were so similar. Otherwise the noodles would be quite good as well. read more

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I swear they are wizards here! We ordered our food and then *poof* it was on the table! They work so quick and efficient here! Aside from the speed, the food was great and we were all happy with our choices. Pro tip- we ordered to sides of rice for three people and it was plenty. I loved the indoor and outdoor seating options. Super cute location with great vibes. This was the perfect place to enjoy our first meal in the Bay Area. read more

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(Ryan Reynolds voiceover) The vibe is authentic Burmese restaurant in fabulous Burlingame! Eric warmly greeted us again! Super consistently nice! (Shhh. we've been here before. He moved us to a fab cozy larger table last time!) This time one was already waiting! Vicky also helped. She's soo nice! We ordered: Ginger lemonade w/ mint! So refreshing! Got detoxed withe the first sip. It's like the perfect palate cleanser between each fab bite! Burmese Style Curry Beef (Spicy Only). Spicy only is how alot of things should be! Am I right, ladies? Tender, hearty, and oh yes delish! Mango Salad. Sooo good! Ong Noh Chicken Soup. Crunchy, creamy, shallots! Be sure to add the lemon and chili powder as recommended by Vicky! Nuanced! Wow! Basil Chicken. A staple! The lemon brings out the basil! Would order everything again! Thanks, Eric & Vicky! Woohoo! read more

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Food is okay! But they charged you tips included in the tab! It's ok why not customer decide not the management . By the way, it's not Burmese owned It's Chinese owned . They just serve Burmese food ! read more

I come here regularly with locals and people out of town and the consistently rave about the food that we have here. It's absolutely delicious and every item on their menu is worth the hype. There are plenty of vegetarian options. They have opened outdoor seating so people are not confined to just being inside. They don't take reservations so you might have to wait if just busy. read more

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The best Burmese restaurant ever! I especially love their rainbow salad which has over 18 ingredients. I'd get this over the tea salad for sure. Other things that are good: - String beans (5/5) perfectly crisp - Paratha (5/5) flaky and buttery - Rainbow Salad (5/5) - Avocado Tempura Shrimp Spring Rolls (5/5) - Burmese Lamb Curry (5/5) - Catfish Chowder (Moo Hing Nga Soup) (2/5) - House Special Noodles (5/5) Their food is so good I wish they were a chain restaurant. I can't find any similar food in any other city. That's why whether I'm in the Bay I make a stop at Mingalaba where I dine in or take out. Also a heads up, parking is hard to find in this area and sometimes there's a wait for this restaurant. It's well worth the wait. Soooo good! read more

Wow, what a great restaurant! Burmese food was flavorful, mildly spicy and delicious. Our server was kind as we've never tried Burmese food before. Her recommendations were outstanding. My favorite was the paratha (tasted like sugar sprinkled on Roti, can be dipped in coconut curry sauce). The tea leaf salad was light, crunchy and delicious. The lamb Dahl is also a great choice. Ambiance is formal, Asian-decorated and comfortable seating. Highly recommended! read more

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4.5 stars for me. The food wins me over. I came here for Friday lunch and sat inside as a party of 2. We got there around 12 PM and sat down right away, but as we left around 1 PM there were already people waiting outside to snag a table. Seems like a very popular place for office workers. We ordered 2 main dishes and the paratha and had a little leftovers to take home. Pros - delicious food - good variety and options on the menu - friendly service Cons - pricey. White rice was $4! - poor acoustics inside (very loud!) - small portions, but they're really not that bad if you're a small party I think if they upgrade the interior and the place felt a little more fancy, then I could see the price and portions making sense. read more

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