We just missed Tru Burger by minutes, and since we had recently been to Brenda's, timing (and a little luck) led us to TENI. The menu felt very similar to Burma Superstar--but without the long lines or the hype. We ended up enjoying a lighter, abbreviated meal in a really cool setting, paired with excellent service. In a way, Tru Burger closing early worked out in our favor--we were pleasantly steered toward a healthier alternative. Would happily repeat. BB read more

Had a great experience at Teni! We came on a Saturday evening during peak dinner hours and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. The service was excellent, and our food came out quickly. Our table of four shared several dishes, and everything was delicious. The coconut chicken curry and the roti with dip appetizer were definite standouts. We loved the roti so much that we ordered a second round because it was so flaky and fresh. The only minor complaint that I'd call out was the tea leaf salad. I was expecting something a bit more substantial, but it was mostly just spinach, which to be honest, isn't my favorite and wasn't what I was used to. The cocktails were also fantastic! Overall, we had a wonderful dinner and would absolutely come back to try more dishes! read more

Teni East Kitchen - Burmese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is so good so good. So far I've had the following items here: - coconut rice - roti - bok choy - mango passion lemonade I can't recall what else, but I think I may have had more. Either way go check them out. They are absolutely delicious slightly on the pricier side of things, but it's totally worth it. Go on payday why not support your local minority woman owned business, enjoy! read more

Recently found out that they are likely moving their location to piedmont in March. Came here for a large birthday party and that was friendly and accommodating. Even offered to do separate checks. All the food we got was fresh and tasty. But I was particularly happy with the green beans and tofu and the Airbender drink! The restaurant is nicely decorated. read more

Teni East Kitchen - The Airbender (look at the arrow garnish!) - Burmese Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was delicious~ Came here for a Valentine's Day date with my favorite person :) Space was plentiful on a Sunday lunch and we ordered the tea leaf salad, whole fried fish and the basil cumin chicken along with a coconut rice. Food is fresh and packed of flavor. Tea leaf salad is a 3/5 as I'm used to it havig more ingredients and varied flavor. Whole fried fish tasted quite plain without the sauce and the sauce was where it was all at. It was a bit too fried and the ratio of fried to flesh was a little imbalanced, 3/5 The basil cumin chicken was delicious and the best ~ It has a kick to it and went well with the coconut rice. 4/5 Overall, a delicious meal ~ read more

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Went here about two weeks ago with a bunch of friends for lunch on a Friday. I got lucky and found some free parking around the corner. The place looks absolutely fabulous inside. Modern, swanky decor, think of something from the Pottery Barn catalog. It was not very busy for lunch. Server was really nice, but there was only one, so we had to wait a bit. I ordered a lunch special salad with chicken. It was pretty good, except that the dressing was extremely salty. It seemed to be a fish sauce based. I probably would order something else next time or get the sauce on the side. I got a few items to go, which were better, IMHO. The Pea Shoot Salad ($15) was a riff on the Tea Leaf Salad and it was great. The dressing is different on this one, sort of like a mild citrus vinaigrette, which worked better. The Coconut Bayleaf Shrimp ($25) was amazing! The flavors were really complex and worked well together. It was even better with the Coconut rice ($5). Highly recommended! Portion sizes were bit on the small side. But all the food was very high-quality. Should be even better once we figure out what to order. Has a lot of potential. Give it a try! read more

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To be honest it want my favorite. The flavors were very different than the standard Burmese cuisine I've had over the years. It seemed like a mixture of Trinidadian mixed with Eritrean mixed with Indian to be honest! Great location and the service was good. The drinks were a little weak but bit bad. read more

Teni East Kitchen - Burmese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Why don't I get over to the east bay more often? Teni Kitchen is just so good . It's been too long since I had those yummy spicy noodles with chicken and coconut curry. This time the pea sprout salad was perfectly dressed - very tender and delicious pea sprouts and a generous serving. We shared and we agreed -- delicious! Very spacious place and attentive waiter. read more

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The food was good and as you can expect for Michelin guided with small portions but pricey. Service was alright and the setup up of the restaurant is to one side with the kitchen and bar on the other so it feels kinda small. Coconut rice is really good and curries were mild and good as well. Probably would not come back however nice to try burmese food read more

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Unbelievably delicious - basil cumin chicken is a must! Entire menu is delicious though. A little bit pricey but worth every penny.

I've kept hearing people rave about this spot! I'm so Glad I finally got to try it tonight! The servers were so sweet and attentive. Everything was absolutely delicious! There was no wait too which was so nice! I'd definitely come back and order the exact same things. Fried Whole Fish - so so fresh & the spicy sauce it came with was fire! Ten Spicy Noodles -- this wasn't spicy at all and is more on the curry side of flavors. Tea Tree Salad -- loved the use of kale in this! Flavor was delicious! This spot is WAY better than Burma Superstar! read more

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Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2024! This is now my favorite Burmese restaurant. At 11:30AM on Saturday, my fiancé and I were the first customers. Immediately, we were warmly greeted. The friendly and efficient service lasted throughout our whole lunch. Our server made great recommendations on the menu as well. Here's what we ordered (spoiler alert: everything was delicious) -- Crispy Spicy Catfish: this was fire. My favorite dish of our meal. The spice comes on the side so you can adjust your spice level according to your preferences. The fish was perfectly fried, so crispy on the outside but still juicy on the inside! A 10/10 from me. -- Chicken Cardamom Curry: deliciously warm and filling. The chicken pieces are generous and juicy. We ordered rice on the side to pair with the curry. -- Tea Leaf Kale Salad: excellent flavors! I recommend starting with this. Tastes savory and crunchy. -- Roti with Dip: the roti is veryyy buttery but still good. Warm and easily pulled apart. Paired great with the curry we ordered This area of Oakland seemed pretty walkable and nice (ish). Street parking may be harder to find on a busier day. The interior of the restaurant is really clean with natural lighting, so lunch here was a pleasant experience. I will be back! read more

Teni East Kitchen - Tea leaf salad and roti - Burmese Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent food, and excellent service! Really cute restaurant. Probably not great for parties over 6. read more

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Had one of the $17 lunch specials today, which included basil cumin chicken, pea shoot salad, cauliflower with sweet corn, and coconut rice. Everything was delicious and very flavorful. The chicken had just the right amount of chili pepper to give it a little kick, and the salad was very fresh. The portions were also quite generous - I'm over 6' tall and 200 lbs, and left feeling perfectly full. I was seated and served right away, and the service was attentive without being excessive. My only suggestion on what could have made the experience even better would have been some Burmese music, rather than the upbeat Latin music that was playing today. Usually, when I go out to eat a regional cuisine, it's wonderful to feel transported by the experience - the food, decor, and music - to that country/region. read more

The food here was nearly excellent, however, the service was not. The host was not able to find our reservation; this is not something I expect to help with at a restaurant. Our server brought a to-go container that was crushed and far too small for what we wanted to pack. The dishes were creative and flavorful, but the execution was okay. The potatoes in the Coconut Bayleaf Shrimp were not warm. The sauce was not warm and the potatoes were actually borderline cold. The pea leaf salad and coconut rice were great. The roti was over-charred. I didn't taste roti; I tasted burnt. I think this restaurant would benefit from some adult supervision. read more

We absolutely loved everything we ate and drank at Teni East. The flavors were spectacular! We had two servers, both were great, and there was a lovely low key sophistiated ambiance, it wasn't too crowded on a weekend evening. Parking in the neighborhood was easy. read more

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Teni East Kitchen has really good food with unique flavors and combinations. The dishes were bursting with flavor especially the vegetable dishes which was nice. I loved the flaky roti which is a fun departure from the standard rice. That being said the price is a little hefty, likely because of its Michelin status, and I'm not sure it is better than any similar local restaurant relative to its price. read more

Delicious dinner before hopping over to the Sound Room. Great job on salmon and other seafood. Bustling and busy but great service nonetheless. Definitely will be back!! read more

I had the most INCREDIBLE experience here. It was our friend's birthday and a small group of us wanted to coordinate a surprise celebration. The staff was accommodating with our requests and assisted us with the arrangement. The inside has bar seating, tables, and half booths against the walls. It's lightly dim giving a perfect occasion for date nights, family dinners, celebrations, etc. Once everyone was seated, our server was attentive and gave out suggestions for drinks/food. Their special cocktail menus are studio Ghibli-themed! We ordered various of dishes as we were doing a family-styled meal. The food was superb and overall exceptional. The coconut rice was bomb - pairs well with every entree!! That side dish was a MUST with the curry. Thank you again to the staff that made our friend's day and this place is definitely worth visiting when you're in the Oakland area. :) **They have an excellent vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options as well** Roti with Dip - Fluffy and soft with such flavorful dip. There's a hint of spice but it was absolutely delicious. Chicken Cardamom Curry - My favorite of the night. The chicken was so tender that it easily breaks off once my fork touched it. The curry goes well with it and comes with a side of potatoes. Rich in FLAVOR and I'd recommend this dish!! Basil Cumin Chicken - Stir fried chicken with basil and onions. This one is on the savory and spicy side. Beef Curry - The quality was there and it gave out more of a stew type of dish. Crispy Skin Salmon - The salmon was cooked to perfection. I believe it's fried (?). Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This comes with a salad and cauliflower. Coconut Bay Leaf Shrimp - This curry was the same that comes with the Roti and Dip. Shrimp size was reasonable. Basic dish yet tasty and sweet!! read more

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Oh my goodness! This place was amazing! If we lived closer we would eat here all the time! Everything we ordered was so flavorful from the green beans with tofu to the tea leaf salad to the coconut rice. What I was especially impressed by was their tea leaf salad...I didn't expect a kale based salad but it was AMAZING and I was surprised to find that I even prefer it this way. Highly recommend! read more

Teni East Kitchen - Take out order--beef curry, GARLIC GREEN BEANS W/TOFU, COCONUT RICE, TEA LEAF KALE SALAD (GF) vegan. Everything amazing! - Burmese Near Me - Oakland, California

Our lunch today was amazing. The pea shoot salad looked beautiful and the balance of dressing to greens to peanuts maintained texture and bright appearance. Our server Kenny suggested we try the chick pea tofu, made in house and a regional dish. The flavor of the yellow curry sauce was full and worked just right with what I would call the "cutlets." Kenny' seemed genuinely interested in our experience without being cloying or intrusive. read more

Tasty options, but small portions and pricey. The Ginger Shrimp dish was very flavorful, but a small portion, including six unpeeled pieces of shrimp for $28. Friendly service, nice cocktail list. Good vibe. read more

It's not authentic Burmese food The fish is good due to the sauce that's provided Roti is standard with a very creamy curry sauce, strong coconut milk taste Noodle is below average, sauce is lacking and it's an additional $3 for 4 piece of shrimp The atmosphere and service is great though The table is small so be prepared if you order a lot of food read more

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Wow... There's so much to say! 3 adults, 2 children... we ordered 5 different entrees. Everything was unbelievably wonderful. We've never had Burmese food before, so this was definitely a hit or miss opportunity. Fortunately for us, everything was a hit, with everyone. Or maybe, that was a sign of the quality of the Restaurant, Chef and/or Staff. In a couple of days, we'll be on our way to sample more Burmese food, at a different restaurant,,with my Brother and his Wife. This might help us know... Just how special this meal was, at Teni. This is a DEFINITE MUST GO PLACE... as a restaurant choice... if you like and don't know much about Burmese food, this is a great place for a wonderful meal. read more

Considering how I've enjoyed just about every meal I've ever had at Burma Superstar (hyped as they may be), it's no surprise that Teni East Kitchen has been on my list of bookmarks to try for a while now. Not only was it started by a Burma Superstar alum, but the concept is straight up dope - Burmese staples with a decidedly California twist. Granted, that means non-traditional versions of traditional favorites, but at the same time, who cares if they taste great? And based on everything that I had read and heard, that very much seemed to be the case! Even though Teni East Kitchen has been around for a few years now, their popularity doesn't seem to have waned much, so it was a pleasant surprise that my friend and I were able to get seated immediately as walk-ins (not sure if that would've been the case on a Friday/Saturday night). While the menu isn't quite as extensive as I thought it would be, it's still filled with a bunch of enticing offerings, as well as a slate of cocktails and spirits. What's more, the California influences incorporated into the dishes aren't heavy handed and add some interesting elements, like incorporating kale in their Tea Leaf Salad. -- FIREBENDER - Tequila, Lime Juice, Pineapple Gum, Falernum, Habanero Vodka, and Angostura Bitters...$14 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=Rd78QA69X3GExVlUPgH7kw) This was pretty decent all around. I couldn't taste much of the habanero vodka, but I really liked that the tequila didn't overpower the rest of the flavors and how the pineapple gum gave this a slight tropical feel. -- PEA SHOOT SALAD - Teni Signature Salad with Roasted Nuts and Seeds...$14 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=tN_LWaJz9kQ1xCUeDovMoQ) My favorite dish of our meal! Not only were the pea shoots super fresh, but they were well complemented by the seeds and nuts. I still kind of wish we had tried their Tea Leaf Salad, but easy to see why this is their signature salad! -- BASIL CUMIN CHICKEN - Wok Tossed with Fresh Basil, Shallots and Spices...$21 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=6fiVHUMrFwsUrtGrDAjlAQ) I was super excited for this, but it was just okay. The portion was pretty fair and it looked great on the plate. However, the chicken was just okay (neither moist nor dry) and the sauce wasn't quite what I expected (thought it'd have more spice and not nearly as much nuttiness). -- SPICY NOODLES with Mixed Vegetables...$19 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/teni-east-kitchen-oakland?select=6NcQOFfINrMm0cxqO0_1XQ) I imagine I would've liked the chicken version better, but this was still pretty solid. The noodles had a nice tenderness and I really did like the vegetables in the dish. That said, I wouldn't have minded a bit more spice and a bit more sauce. All in all, while nothing that we had was "bad", I'd be lying if I said I still wasn't disappointed relative to what I had been hoping for. It's also quite possible (likely?) that we just didn't order the best of what Teni East has to offer when compared to what others have ordered. The Pea Shoot Salad was awesome and a lot of folks seem to get the Teni Spicy Noodles, but the Basil Cumin Chicken doesn't appear to be one of their more popular dishes. As far as service goes, our sever was terrific - super friendly and she checked in on us often (helped that the restaurant wasn't all that busy). If I lived closer to Teni East, I'd certainly come back to try more of what their menu has to offer (especially their Tea Leaf Salad) and I still wouldn't mind in the future. It's just that, given how the portions felt a little light across the board, the drive, bridge toll, and everything else involved, I'd probably lean towards checking out another restaurant on my list of bookmarks before coming back again. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down. read more

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Seriously, the weirdest roti with curry I've ever had. And not in a good way. We started off with the roti just to get a feel of their dishes and flavor and stopped there because the curry was just odd tasting. It tasted like a mildly spiced split pea soup with all the peas in the curry sauce. The roti was lukewarm. This was not worth the $13 price tag. Therefore, we didn't order any other dishes. My thai tea was small, but I guess since it's $3 so it was worth it. This was a one-time try this, and next time skip it kind of place. read more

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I love this restaurant. I come here often for the wings and the pea shoot salad. They are both exceptional. Tonight I asked my husband to join me and we ordered the beef curry. When it arrived, it looked like it would simply melt in our mouths. Instead, each chunk of meat was so hard we couldn't even cut it with a fork without great force and rocking the table. We asked our waiter if this was unusual since we expected it to be soft - we told him it was difficult to eat. He said he thought this was the way it should be and asked if we wanted a knife. One should not need to use a knife to eat the beef in a curry dish. So my usual five star review for this place dipped to three. I will likely be back, but I will limit my selections to my two favorite starters. I simply can't spend another $27 on a very small curry that requires a steak knife. Even for the potatoes. UPDATED to FIVE STARS: the owner of Teni reached out and apologized for what happened and made it right. I have always loved the very friendly and warm service there, and that shows me the origin of that. We will be back. read more

Very nice place to pop in for a quick delicious shared lunch with a roti + dipping sauce, and a chicken finger salad. Both were delish! I don't know Burmese good at all, but dang that roti was flaky and warm and the dip was all kinds of wonderful flavor. The salad was also full of flavors and the two dish dishes together were wonderful to share. My partner noticed that their Ghibli themed cocktails also looked like they'd worth trying each one. Another time.... read more

First of all, let me say the food was superb with wonderful flavors and textures... and the service staff are quite personable. I'd love to give them 5 stars, but.... I went with family and friends to Teni's a couple of times the last week. The first time I was very impressed with the quality of the food prep and presentation. The only problems were (1) the extremely high level of noise (perhaps caused by the flat surfaces on the walls and high ceiling?) and (2) the dishes arrived in haphazard fashion. At our initial visit to Teni's, the first meal was delivered to our table 20+ minutes before our next diner was served. When we had initially arrived, there was only one other table occupied. Soon afterwards the other tables filled up. And shortly after that all these other tables were busy eating their meals as we waited... and waited... for the meals for others in our party to arrive! Eventually they did and the waitstaff apologized for the delay. The food was great so I decided to give Teni's another chance. This second time some of our food arrived more quickly but once again came in sporadic fashion with some of us getting our meals 5-10 minutes before others. The meals were still wonderfully delicious. But, once again we found the noise level incompatible with conversation. It's too bad they haven't put up some sort of noise absorbing materials to allow for folks to talk rather than shout in order to be heard. I guess that's just how this restaurant rolls. read more

Wow, how is it that we've never been here before? The roti was heavenly either with or without the sauce. The ginger turmeric chicken was amazing with delicious chicken breast, but I also liked the noodles and cardamom curry chicken at our table. The coconut rice has a sweet flavor with a touch of garlic and the cauliflower and corn was also worth ordering. I don't know how I could not get the ginger turmeric chicken again though, it was perfect! I'd recommend the ginger honey tea as well. The wait staff was attentive and the ambiance is open and inviting. read more

First time here to meet a couple of friends. Good decor, friendly service and great food. Not just any traditional American style Burmese food but the dishes looks pretty authentically Burmese. We ordered Red Curry Beef, Basil Cumin Chicken, fried whole fish and of course Roti, can't do without Roti. All was good, will come back soon to try out different dishes. read more

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Tried this for the first time and some items were good but spicy noodles were very bland and didn't have flavor. Pros: basil cumin chicken was good, tea leaf salad is healthier because of kale Cons: kale made the tea leaf salad not taste as good, DONT order spicy noodles if u want something spicy Ordered takeout so can't rate service and ambiance Taste:3/5 Value: 3.5/5 read more

Had dinner with a friend here and it was delicious and delightful. I use a wheelchair and there's no steps but a bit of an incline to get in the door. The dining area is spacious enough to get around and the bathroom is great-plenty of space to turn. Staff was very welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Checked on us several times to see if we needed anything and brought more water and extra napkins without us even having to ask. Food was so yummy! I love Burmese and the tea leaf salad with kale was a bit of a twist. They used lime juice instead of lemon which was quite nice and the kale leaves were soft and combined well with all the ingredients that make up the dressing. Flavor was complex and vibrant. We got the roti with dip and that was delicious. Dip is not too spicy and very tasty. Also got the chickpea tofu and it was a standout dish. I haven't seen it on other Burmese restaurant menus. They make it in house and it's a must try. The sauce is spiced perfectly and is rich and delicious. It had a little bit of heat to it but not too spicy. The "tofu" has a beautiful texture soft and creamy like a baked sweet potato. It melts in your mouth. The ambience is very nice as well. They have some cool furnishings, some beautiful art on the walls, and have a sticker collection on these exposed wooden posts that you're welcome to add to. Definitely will be coming back as there were many things on the menu that I'd like to try. Also, the drink menu is so cute! A lot of studio Ghibli references. I might have to try them sometime too. read more

Teni East Kitchen - Drink menu with Studio Ghibli references- love!! - Burmese Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was absolutely amazing, but the portions were so small-We were still hungry! I did not appreciate spending $70 on a meal and still needing to eat when we were done. (this was takeout so it wasn't like I could have a conversation with anyone.) tea leaf salad, coconut chicken curry, and cauliflower and corn were our three dishes read more

Lovely. Food was terrific, Staff were engaging, drinks were fabulous and unique; what's not to love?

Loved this spot! They serve Burmese fusion food that is delicious and also leaves me feeling like I ate something pretty healthy. My friend and I shared hella plates, but had the ginger chicken salad, spicy noodles, bok choy and mushrooms with coconut rice and the roti dessert. Everything was delicious with amazing flavors, and not too heavy. Also, the dessert alone is worth the trip - ube and coconut ice cream on roti? Say less. read more

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Teni in Oakland serves delicious Burmese food. They offer a TON of gluten free options. I've enjoyed lots of GF meals here in the past. Stopped by for a takeout order yesterday, enjoyed their rice noodles with chicken, coconut rice, veggie curry, and my favorite - ginger chicken salad. Unfortunately, there seems to be some cross contamination as I am suffering from gluten poisoning post meal. I would recommend TENI as a lovely place to dine, if you do have food allergies I would offer a warning to maybe stay away. read more

Amazingly good! Tasty That's the best Burmese food ever! Love all the food we ordered. read more

Great service and ambiance. We liked the cauliflower dish but the others were not outstanding.

The Tea Leaf Kale Salad! So good! First of all, it's vegan which is tough to find, or if it is made vegan, the fish sauce is usually just removed, leaving a flavorless pile of roughage. As for Teni East, whatever they substitute combined with lime makes for a delightful tea leaf salad that indubitably beats other over-hyped Burmese restaurants (looking at you Burma Superstar). Furthermore, the kale adds a depth of flavor which I appreciate. It's preferable to varieties that are either too nut heavy or too romaine heavy. My only gripe is that the salad is delivered unmixed and is tough to prepare in the relatively shallow serving bowl. I don't mind the eschewing of the gimmicky table side mixing at other Burmese places, but this approach isn't ideal. read more

Teni East Kitchen - TEA LEAF KALE SALAD (GF) vegan - Burmese Near Me - Oakland, California

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