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Teakwood

4.1 (373 reviews)
PriceyBurmese
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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TEA LEAF SALAD
Mike Y.

Food is great and came out pretty quickly after we ordered. I would drink the curry sauce that came with the Roti Platha. We were there for lunch and it felt like a good spot even with a larger group (11 people). The menu does say the mains are for the table and could be shared between two people. If you're really hungry though, they're definitely just for one.

Curry
Carrie Z.

This spot is part of the Burma Love restaurant family. The Tea Leaf Salad ($22) was the highlight of the meal, full of flavor. The Garlic Noodles ($22) were also good. However, the Fried Rice ($29) was just okay and the Steak Curry felt way too heavy and overly salty. The restaurant had a really strong chemical smell inside.

Pearl R.

I was excited to try this Burmese place in Hayes Valley. I really like how the restaurant is very spacious and there is a lot of seatings. I got the tea leaf salad and the chicken curry to try with my friend and the food was good and flavorful. However, it took a very long time for the chicken curry to come after we got the tea leaf salad so we were a little frustrated and the staff wasn't as attentive as we hoped.

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
Prianka S.

Tried the tea leaf salad, chicken curry with udon noodles and green curries. All delicious. Can't wait to come back!

Joyce Y.

everything was so spicy unfortunately for me the steak and eggs were pretty good, but even the steak was marinated in spice. flavor wise pretty average? maybe i am just not a huge fan of southeast asian flavors.

lemongrass steak
Greg S.

Teakwood is a good place to enjoy your dinner before a show due to it's convenient location to the local theaters. The interior is tight and the atmosphere is loud. We had reservations for a Sunday evening and when we arrived the place was packed. All tables are super tight, so if you intend to have a private convo... don't... Service was inconsistent and I feel like our server was either new or just off his game. We started with the traditional tea leaf salad. Rather unimpressed as there just wasn't much flavor and no heat at all. Next was the standout Hen of the Woods dish.... excellently prepared and outstanding. Mains were the lemongrass steak, and the spicy noodles with shrimp. Both of these were very good and well prepared. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked just right. Not gummy and not tough... very enjoyable.

Heritage Pork Belly Hunley Bowl
Ina N.

Lemongrass steak was way too sour. Dessert was really good. A lot of servers but the service was still lacking

Saad B.

Celebrated a birthday here and had such a great time. The vibe at Teakwood is warm, lively, and perfect for a group dinner. The tea leaf salad was a standout with the tableside prep, and we also loved the buttery roti palata, the star was the plancha calamari...Love! Perfectly cooked steak, and whole branzino. Everything felt flavorful and well done, from the calamari to the noodles, and even the ginger honey tea was amazing. Service was friendly and attentive all night...Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

LEMONGRASS STEAK
Annie L.

Teakwood is sister of Burma Superstar. Dropped in last Friday night to have dinner before a show at the Orpheum. All their plates are shareable. We ordered the chicken satay, Lemongrass steak, Burmese chicken curry, and finished with the Thai Tea Mousse Cake. Even though Burmese food is less globally popular, it's worth a try if you love Indian, Thai or Asian food in general. It's got its own unique savory flavors, less intense heat than Indian food. We enjoyed our dinner. Do not forget to order a side of rice as some entrees come with it and some don't.

Coconut chicken curry
Peg S.

Enjoyed the teal and warm wood color scheme, prompt service, and fun, flavorful food when I want my brunch leveled up a notch. The tea leaf salad was excellent, as was the roti platha to mop up the peanut sauce. Just a note to ease up on the butter on the black sesame pancakes. Otherwise, all good.

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
Jamee S.

This is a fabulous and beautiful place to go before or after a show. Service was lovely with a smile. Matt was our server. We were able to catch some happy hour specials. We ordered a few drinks which were all delish! I had the Lychee Express which may look and sound like your run of the mill "lychee martini," but this one is a total upgrade - handcrafted with love. It's delicate and delicious. We ordered: Roti Platha - two of them because, yes, it's that good! The dipping sauce is pure gold!! And the roti is crisp, not soggy. Tea Leaf Salad - bomb! Always bomb! Again, it's a step up from other tea leaf salads I've ever had at any Burmese restaurant. Garlic Noodles with tofu - good! Lemongrass Steak - plated different but still very good! Lots of flavor and cooked medium rare. Chicken Satay - tender flavorful chicken Hen of the Wood - my favorite! I love this dish and they do it well! For dessert: Mango Sticky Rice - plated differently from when I was there last. Still delicious. Thai Tea Chocolate Mousse Cake - decadent yet not too rich. Great Thai tea flavor. That ice cream is mind blowing. Amazingly rich chocolate flavor! Will always come back if I'm in the area.

The interior
Elma C.

The good: 1. At least 4 booths for comfortable seating instead of elbow-to-elbow-no conversation possible tables 2. Tofu and shrimp options 3. Attentive, menu-savvy staff The question mark: 1. No ice offered (I personally dislike room temperature water) 2. Tofu dish mostly made of onion and bell peppers (I wanted protein) 3. Generous rice portions (I prefer less rice more protein) 4. Below average side salad (all I could taste was great cherry tomatoes and peanuts). I wanted to taste their famous tea leaf dressing and dried shrimp but the salad was watery to say the least 5. Samosas were DRY overall food impression: meh

Young Y.

This place was amazing, probably one of or the best Burmese spot I've been to lately. The duck curry was phenomenal. Creamy, coconuty, fragrant, savory. The duck was tender and cooked perfectly. Id come back for sure. Mango lassi was also really hit the spot.

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Ask the Community - Teakwood

Is there parking nearby?

Yes. I was able to find parking just two blocks away near the symphony hall.

Is there outdoor dining or is it dog friendly?

I didn't see outdoor dining. I don't know if they accept dogs. Need to call the restaurant for the dog policy directly.

Is this restaurant baby/kid friendly?

Not really. It is posh with a great bar. I wouldn't bring my kids there.

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Burma Superstar

Burma Superstar

4.2(8k reviews)
2.2 mi•Inner Richmond
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Discounts available

Always busy and always delivers! We ordered a large tea leaf salad, fiery beef, mango chicken,…read moregarlic shrimp, coconut rice and a couple of nonalcoholic drinks. I love everything but my favorite was the fiery beef and coconut rice (this might be the first time I ate meat here because all the other times I ate here I was vegan.) Service was excellent!

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.

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Burma Superstar - Chili Lamb ($16.75).

Chili Lamb ($16.75).

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Burma Love - SF Restaurant Week 2024

Burma Love

4.1(2k reviews)
0.6 mi•Mission
•$$
Full bar
Gluten-free friendly

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!

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Burma Love - Superstar Noodles

Superstar Noodles

Burma Love - Fresh Mint Chicken

Fresh Mint Chicken

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Burmese Kitchen - Biryani Rice String Bean Chicken Curry with potatoes

Burmese Kitchen

4.3(491 reviews)
2.1 mi•Inner Richmond
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Burmese Kitchen is a cozy restaurant offering tasty Burmese favorites. The space is on the smaller…read moresize, with a handful of tables. Another two larger groups 8+ people were there, and they were able to easily accommodate everyone in restaurant. The service was friendly, and definitely not at all rushed! I had never had Burmese food before, but my friend who had been to a couple of Burmese places in the neighborhood said it was a stand out. We ordered the tea leaf salad, the homemade golden tofu curry, and the Roti & Potato curry. We also got a few servings of rice, which wasn't included in the meals. All of the food here was extremely flavorful. I absolutely loved the tea leaf salad. It had a delightful crunchiness to it and the flavor of the dressing was unmatched! I was even more impressed by the golden tofu curry. It the silkiest texture and the flavor was so delicious. I've never had anything like it before, and it's something I'm sad I didn't order more of. The roti was good, but nothing special. Overall, everything is very tasty. However, I'd consider this more of an expensive meal, but worth it for the experience.

Small portions. One beer was $6.95 Signature Tea Leaf salad…read more(small serving on a big plate) $16.95 Combo fried platter with like 6 pieces $17.95 Coconut noodle soup (feeds 2 but was mostly noodles) $16.95 Two people eating came out to $50.00 each. Not cheap, yeah. The place was cozy and quiet, but no sunlight. It didn't take long for the food to be served, which was good.

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Burmese Kitchen - 6/16/26 FYI. Interior.

6/16/26 FYI. Interior.

Burmese Kitchen - Papaya Salad, Tea Leaf Salad

Papaya Salad, Tea Leaf Salad

Burmese Kitchen - 6/16/26 FYI. Interior.

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6/16/26 FYI. Interior.

B Star

B Star

4.0(2.2k reviews)
2.1 mi•Inner Richmond
•$$
Women-owned & operated
Private events

Excellent food. There were 4 of us. We had braised beef rib…read morecroquettes, corn riblets, tea leaf salad, coconut rice, dungeness crab noodles, laksa, and tea leaf tiramisu. The croquettes were ok, they were a little bland and didn't necessarily taste like braised beef. I did however really enjoyed the sauce they put on it, which was probably a Sriracha mayo. It was also on the corn. The staff were great. We were seated promptly and the waiter was attentive enough. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

I was showing a friend around the highlights of the Inner Richmond, and for the full experience, we…read morehad to stop for Burmese food. I'd heard good things about B Star, and I was able to make a dinner reservation about 20 minutes in advance. We decided to start with the staples - tea leaf salad and platha + dip - and split the laksa for our main course. I was surprised to see laksa on the menu, but we decided to give it a try since we were both in the mood for curry and noodle soup. The platha + dip came out first, and everything about this dish was perfection. The platha was thin, crispy, and oily without being overly greasy, and we both couldn't get enough of the curry sauce served on the side. I liked how the tea leaf salad was served with a generous amount and variety of toppings, although, the salad itself was overly-dressed and soggy as a result. The laksa had good flavor, and the noodles had a nice chewiness. The fried tofu added some crunch, although the shrimp could have used more flavor. While I would definitely come back to B Star just for the platha + dip alone, I would like to try some the other entrees. The cozy restaurant felt right at home in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit.

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B Star
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Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Beef Rendang

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen

4.3(485 reviews)
2.5 mi•Inner Richmond
•$$

I've only been here once. But the special(name?) rice lowkey blew my mind…read more Had that with the beef rendang which was good and very coconutty. Wasn't the best or most complex rendang I've ever had but still hit the spot. The sambal green beans and okra was crazy good too. Their sambal is very legit. Service was super friendly and quick. Ambiance and decor is what you'd expect from a small neighborhood affordable spot like this.

I have not stepped into this space in almost 40 years. It was a work lunch rotation spot then when…read moreIt was a Chinese restaurant named Yunan Restaurant. It was my favorite for an extremely popular dish now prominent on Irving Street near 12th Avenue, my introduction to their famous staple chicken wings. I continued to periodically get them here until they closed. Fast forward forty years and a friend invited our group here for a birthday lunch on summer Saturday at 12:30 pm. Running late from my morning errands, I arrived shortly after the meal was ordered (Forgive me for possible inaccuracies and incomplete information) since our host ordered seventeen dishes for our party of 12 to feast on family style. Here's a summary of the highlights. Favorites in no particular order: a. Chow Kway Teow (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OXyh4S0Zwn0zipsVbIfDRw) - flat rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, Chinese sausage and eggs; this is a classic dish using chow fun as the base and a mix of ingredients. My favorite. b. Basil tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yyuLG6v-DwEePR0j1kArYg) - tofu and shiitake mushroom in basil sauce; I enjoyed the ingredient mix and the sauce made everything balanced. c. Singaporean curry noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W1xq3h8e0WW7u20WyKJB9w) - glass noodle stir fried in our special curry sauce with shredded chicken; not your typical version as it is glass (as in transparent) noodles, a more slippery texture. This is also wet and made with mushroom slices. My 2nd favorite. d. Sambal okra (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=a5na569KcDG96eS9q_kHVg) - Wok fried okra with spicy sambal sauce; I enjoy the texture of okra though it's an acquired taste. The spice level was perfect for me, medium with a lean towards spicier. The other notable dish is the Hainan chicken rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=hCAhsBqrYfSFKP1mKg7Sjg), steamed chicken served with rice cooked in broth and ginger. It came with three sauces, a special soy sauce, garlic ginger sauce, and a bright red chili sauce. It was well made though I wished the rice was more fragrant. The restaurant was empty aside from our party when I walked in at 12:45 pm for several diners came in as our meal progressed. The two young ladies who tended to our party were efficient in removing empty plates and refilling our water glasses. In reading other reviews, the chili dungeness crab seems to be a popular dish. Maybe on my next visit.

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Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Interiors

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Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - Hainan Chicken Rice

Hainan Chicken Rice

Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen - 8/22/25 FYI. Table settings

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8/22/25 FYI. Table settings

Burma Silver Star - Chicken Curry

Burma Silver Star

4.5(127 reviews)
5.4 mi

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.

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Burma Silver Star - Inside2

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Teakwood - burmese - Updated October 2026

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