Amazing fish noodle soup I've ever had! We ordered: - Green Tea Leaf Salad with tofu: It was just excellent! The dressing was light and refreshing, and the Burmese tofu was so tasty. - Moh Hinga (Fish Chowder Soup): This is the best! My son ordered this noodle soup, and it was amazing! It had thick fish broth (no fishy!), noodles that were so good, and was topped with fried fish chunks, sliced eggs, and lime-perfect harmony! It has a spicy side, and we loved it. Small, cute restaurant on 21st, and the service was good too. I can't wait to bring the rest of my family back! read more

Never had Burmese food before but heard great things about this restaurant. Service was friendly and the food in general was intriguing and yummy. Golden samosas: Yum! Must try appetizers. Fish chowder: I'd try it if you've never had it before but I wouldn't get again. Spiced chicken parathas: I'd get this again! 3 stars because the food took a while to get to our table despite it not being that busy and we had issues with the chowder coming out cold...the attendant was able to replace it but that took even more wait time :( read more

Top Burmese - Moh Hinga (Fish Chowder Soup), Chicken Paratha, Burmese Gold Samosas (Vegan) - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was the perfect place on a rainy day. Cozy, good soup, and good service. Also, the whole coconut was super fresh and felt like a good complement to a big hot fish soup. I am looking forward to trying more things on the menu. read more

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Such a cozy, delicious spot with reasonable prices and good portions. I keep dreaming about that tea leaf salad ... read more

Top Burmese - Tea leaf salad, before mixing - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Simply one of the best restaurants in NW Portland. I've been going here for years and everytime it's amazing. If you've ever been to Myanmar you'll find the food here very authentic, but upscaled. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Really genuinely kind servers with lots of knowledge and delicious food! My table loved the khao soi (delicious tofu) and the paratha dip's coconut curry sauce (definitely needs more sauce served!) Atmosphere was ..interesting sitting outside with a bus literally driving right up against the roof at some point and my table screamed. It was nice when the heater was on but still a bit chilly! The mbar has a much better atmosphere read more

Top Burmese - Paratha Dip (Vegan) - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After hearing that Top Burmese was ranked in the top 50 independent restaurants in a magazine, I was super stoked to check it out. It was also a quick walk from our Airbnb so even better! I will start off with saying that our service was impeccable. I forgot the name of our server but she was on top of everything, had great suggestions, and overall made sure we had a great time there. Kudos to her! The food left a lot to be desired. The Nangyi noodles were very soft as opposed to a nice chewy texture that we've had at other Burmese restaurants. The flavor overall was a bit bland as well. The lamb dish (I forgot exactly what it is called and it is not listed on the menu online) was very tasty with a good portion of lamb. It reminded me of a non-spicy lamb vindaloo. No complaints there. The green tea leaf salad was very tasty especially considering it has no protein in it. I think it would fit better as a shared dish as opposed to an entree. The prices were definitely a bit on the steeper side but I didn't feel like it was overpriced. The indoor seating is a bit quaint but there is also outdoor seating if the weather is nice! read more

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Profoundly disappointing. Both food and service. Arrived and were seated as the first table of dinner service. Cute spot in a great neighborhood. Had a pleasant greeting and informed our server that we were in absolutely no hurry. Ordered drinks, apps and entrees and a to go order for the kiddo at home. That's the good part. Drinks arrive. The Wisdom Tea is just awful. The menu says apple cider, not apple cider vinegar. Belch! Especially when you don't expect it! The tea leaf salad is usually the crowning jewel of a Burmese place, and this one LOOKED the part. But sadly, the iceberg lettuce had that gross "salad in a bag" flavor that was so strong it cut thru the fermented tea leaves! Oof! Although we specifically requested that our meal be paced out, in a heartbeat our tiny table was inundated with literally everything we ordered all at the same time. At this point there were four occupied tables so we were patient but felt rushed. The place was only half full. The bread and dip was very good. The lamb special was aromatic and good, but that same plastic bag taste of the shredded carrots overtook that dish as well. Then with all those dishes on the table, the server brings out the to go order and piles it on. Also drops off the dessert menu. We order dessert, the table is a mess and she brings the check! We finally ask for some plates to be cleared, and while doing so the server asks if the check is ready to go! I have never been rushed to pay the bill before the entire order has made it out to the table! Mediocre food and a major miss on the service. This is a do not return for me. read more

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This restaurant is one of my favourites in Portland! The decor is unique and so relazing. Service is always very good. The outdoor seating is great for enjoying a good with of the boulevard and to accomodate for pets. Their food is exquisite! Very personal taste and always top notch. My kids Love their chicken noodle soup. Higly recommended! read more

Came here because of all the high reviews and was excited to have Burmese food again after a long time. Came in and it wasn't very busy and we decided to sit outside which was a nice place to sit. The menu was nicely laid out and we happen to come during happy hour. We ordered the tea leaf salad, which was about $12 during happy hour and got a couple of entrées one being the national dish a.k.a. the fish chowder dish and we also ended up getting the shan noodles. Tea leaf salad was not bad, but in my opinion, I've had much better. The fish chowder dish was very underwhelming, lack body, laity, and was just plain boring. I've had this dish before, so I have something to compare it to. I could make a dish better at home and honestly that makes me not wanna come back. The Sean noodles were described as a soup but was definitely not a soup. It seems like whatever seasoning they use they over, concentrated it, and therefore it was too strong and too overpowering that it pretty much messed up the balance of the whole dish. Service was and otherwise I would say this is not a great place to try Burmese food unless you've never had food and you're curious. I would not take that as true Burmese cuisine. Ambiance was not bad.... Due to the fact that we sat outside. Inside it looks like a bar/restaurant with seating. That is a little on the cramp side, but not terrible. read more

Great outdoor seating available too. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered the platter with samosa, tots and paratha dip. The samosa being at its best. We also tried the tea salad which was great. Along with pumpkin curry and okra medley which were ok. read more

Top Burmese - Samosas, Tots & Paratha Dip Platter (Vegan) - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Wow! I decided to try this place after the Yelpies event features some samosas and salad from Top Burmese and that was a tantalizing teaser for me. I went with two girlfriends on a Sunday evening and was glad I had made a reservation; they only have around 5 to 7 tables and all were full during the time we were there. It seems they do a good take-out business too. We shared an order of samosas and the family feast of curries. We tried the beef curry, chicken curry and pumpkin curry. I couldn't pick a favorite - all were delicious! I especially loved the coconut rice. Our servers were always warm and prompt. I would definitely come back to Top Burmese and highly recommend. read more

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This was probably only my 2nd time ever having Burmese food, and I have to say this spot is amazing. I tried their Moh Hinga, one of their signature dishes, and it did not disappoint. The soup was bursting with flavor and had just a hint of a kick. The noodles & fish were soft and fresh, and this dish just hit the spot, it felt like comfort food. The tea leaf salad was tasty & refreshing, and a great way to start out your meal. The somosas were also light, crispy, & tasty. Their dragon fruit whiskey sour was also really good. Our server was also super nice, turned out she came from Cali too. I have nothing bad to say about this place other than I wish I lived right next door to it. If I make a trip out to Portland again, this would definitely be a must have! read more

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Amazing food! Everything we tasted was fantastic including green Tea leaf salad, khao soi, samosa soup. Lovely vegetarian options. Would definitely visit next time I am in Portland. read more

I was visiting from Utah for a quick weekend and my friend and I were looking to try something new when we stumbled upon this place after a quick jaunt through the Neighboring Trader Joe's. Oh my heavens this place was delicious. I can't stop thinking about it and wishing we had such food near my home. We started with the Gold Samosa which were hot, crispy, and well flavored. The accompanying sauce was good enough we kept tasting it after the samosas where gone. We then shared a bowl of Ohno Khao Soi. The staff was happy to allow us to share and brought a second bowl. The coconut curry sauce, that is served separately to pour over the noodles, was incredible. It was well flavored and thick. Again we kept tasting it long after the noodles were gone. We had it with tofu which was served delightfully crispy. read more

Top Burmese - Ohno Khao Soi, before we added the sauce (soup) served seperatly. - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm always looking for great gluten free options and Top Burmese didn't disappoint. The Ginger Salad was super refreshing and light. Had to try to stop eating it too make room for my main dish of Beef Curry with Coconut Rice. The beef was incredibly tender. All very soothing. I'd come here again. read more

Amongst all the positive, glowing reviews, I'm sad to report my food experience at Top Burmese was underwhelming. I came for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all so there was no wait. The inside atmosphere was bright and fun. As for the food and drink, the mango lassi was heavy on the milk and light on the mango puree. The green tea leaf salad, which appears to be a top ordered and loved item, was just okay. The texture and crunch of all the add-ins was enjoyable, however there wasn't much else going on in terms of flavor. For my main I got the Nangyi noodle salad. On the menu, it was supposed to come with eggs, garlic and tamarind and what I got was cold noodles with tomatoes and red onion. It honestly was reminiscent of eating spaghetti with tomato sauce cold (not the best). For dessert I got a free piece of Burmese style cake(it was my birthday), which was nutty and lightly sweet in flavor. read more

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Stunning meal in this outdoor/indoor street café in West Portland. Matches the indie/gypsy vibe there very nicely and the food is better than superb. I took all the recommendations from the waiter who called it perfectly. Butter lamb with rice, stirfry peapods, coconut ice cream jasmine tea, and a very unique sangria with eastern spices. read more

Top Burmese - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wow! This restaurant was a fabulous find. The food was so interesting and delicious. We are vegetarians and found plenty to eat -- we got several dishes and shared them so we could experience different flavors. Shan Noodles was outstanding. The wait staff were super helpful and attentive, and the restaurant was beautiful. We had such a lovely dining experience there. read more

Stopped in to enjoy a late lunch Have not been here for a few years, it's just as amazing as I remember. I had the Chicken Curry with Paratha bread. This is not a spicy curry so enjoying the rich favor of spices is easy to do. I added a drink to my order and was extremely pleased with the Burma Blue. Tickeled 'blue' when it was served in an illuminated fish!! My waitress/bartender was very helpful with my decision making, I wish I caught her name. Because it was early in the evening 4:00pm) I was the only one in the small dining area. Because of this, I was able to take in the beautiful decor that makes for great ambiance. read more

Top Burmese - Chicken Curry w/Paratha bread - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food was really amazing! I loved it!! The service was fast and it's not very far from the international rose test garden.

Staff was scattered and unorganized, one waitress couldn't seem to know where to deliver dishes, they never brought our waters. I ordered the Chicken curry it was oily and bland, it tasted as it had been sitting all day and the chicken was dry: We went to the location on 23rd a few years ago, and it was spectacular. Don't know if it was an off night, but I won't return. read more

We were really disappointed overall by this experience. It was telling that on a Friday evening, the place was empty. We arrived around 5:30, and outside of a few to-go orders, no one else arrived. I'll say the servers were nice but not very attentive. While the restaurant looks nice on pictures, there was a strange smell, like an old building smell when we walked in. For the food, it was a let down. We ordered the chicken and beef curries and both were lacking flavor while also being extremely salty. They were extremely oily as well. I think having some sort of acid would have helped. We had the Paratha and dip and it was obvious they were from frozen. They had the frozen food flavor. You know the flavor. We had high hopes based on the reviews but as has been proven with Yelp, reviews don't really equate to delicious food. read more

This was so cool, loved the Robot server. The food was really good, well flavored and the drinks were tasty. We ordered the beef curry with coconut rice, beef parantha, and the Shan noodles with chicken. The prices are a little high for the portion size but the novelty/experience was very nice; read more

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The food here is really good! We started with the golden samosas, a must get IMO. The tofu tots are also great. The rainbow salad is excellent as well. For entrees I'd say it's best to grab several and then share. The coconut noodle soup is very tasty. We also ordered the chicken curry and the beef paratha. Make sure to get extra coconut rice too! The service was excellent though I'd recommend getting a reservation (especially on the weekend) as it's a pretty small space and can get very busy. Inside they also have one of those robots that brings you your food so that's fun. read more

Loved it! Really fun and interesting dining experience. It was hot on the day we went so we sat outside. Therefore we missed getting to enjoy the ambience inside. Which seems lovely! Loved our food, and imaginative cocktails. Really nice service as well. Our server gave a lot of recommendations, which was helpful. read more

The green tea leaf salad was amazing ! Light and crunchy! The eggplant curry was balanced, without overpowering flavors. We really enjoyed it. My wife really appreciated the yellow tofu tots - a unique take on tots. read more

I was super excited to find a Burmese restaurant while visiting the area. It had been years since I had Burmese food. We waited about 15 minutes for a street patio table. They let us grab a drink and wait inside their cozy and colorful indoor space. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We ordered the following: Tropical drink in whole coconut Paratha Dip (vegan) $12 Beef curry $18 Tofu curry $19 Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the drink, but it was fruity yet strong, and served in a whole coconut. We enjoyed the coconut meat as well. The multi-layered paratha rotis were light and flaky and served with a creamy curry dip. The curries were so flavorful and each came with two scoops of coconut rice. Everything was truly excellent from start to finish. Easy to see why locals love Top Burmese! read more

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Not a fan of the surcharge. Especially when it a surprise. The Pumpkin Curry flavor was great, but more zucchini than pumpkin. Tofu Tots bland. Noodles bloated. There was a pickled side sauce in a 1oz cup. Honestly, it seemed pretty skimpy at first until the taste test ~ spicy hot! Could not even finish 1/2 an ounce of it. Burned the taste buds and water brought no relief. read more

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It says a lot that, as a Eugene resident, I went to Top Burmese twice in the past month when swinging through town for the Portland airport. But be aware: this location on 21st, with the tiny seating area, is MUCH BETTER than the Burma Joy location on 23rd St. Burma Joy is bigger and swankier, good for large gatherings. The 23rd street spot has a similar menu, but not identical, and the food is not nearly as good. I'll write a separate review for that location... For vegans and vegetarians, this place rules. The "shoo share" tea leaf salad was delicious, and quite spicy (get the regular tea leaf salad if you want mild). The Ohno Khao Soi is my favorite. Delicious coconut broth and homemade noodles. Simple dish, without too many different flavors, but just delicious. Homemade chickpea tofu. Pan-toasted paratha is also a must. Warm, flaky, perfect texture. Service was fast, but be aware that dining area is small. Outdoor seating is available in warmer weather. read more

Cute and smalls place , amazing food , great customer service must try it here nice Burmese read more

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Indoor and Outdoor seating. Casual ambience, tight space (small Tables - max is 4 people to be comfortable without fighting for elbow space) The Salad Category is most interesting - check it out! Green Tea Leaf Salad where fermented green tea is the "dressing" - brilliantly combined with such a unique taste that you don't know what to make out of it but you keep eating ! Beef Curry with paratha - mild in taste, curry base is light, beef is tender. Dessert: Traditional Burmese cake: Served warm, nothing screaming great but hey If you have some room left why not ! When you're traveling, but you're adamant about getting the dishes TO-GO so you can have them for Dinner (instead of trying out other Restaurants around the Hotel) ....thats a tell tale sign of something special". Highly recommended - it gets a FIVE star for the creativity and overall experience - well done ! read more

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Very very slow service saw only 2 servers while restaurant was full. The food were delicious but the service is nothing compared to like waiting in line for rationing in the depression era. We ordered more rice but it took too long that I felt full when they served it 30 minutes later. Slow slow service! read more

this place is a gem. I happen to land here during happy hour. Tried everything from the happy hour menu and a few other items. It was a delight. Great customer service great food great prices a must if you're in town. read more

$21 dollars. For a curry that's so ridiculous expensive for nothing plus is a small portion. and sometimes the food is very it's cold. ! Are you customer service is awful ! read more

The ginthoke salad here was sooooOOOOOOooooo good. It's shocking to learn it's vegan. Not the ginger salad you might expect. It has that umami deliciousness from a fermentation type flavor. Huge portion size and absolutely delectable balance of acidic, salty, sweet, umami, and more. The texture is also perfect. Crunchy and fatty and smooth all at once. I am so sad to not able able to get it weekly, as I dont live in PDX. Would give my left but cheek for the recipe of the ginger (which imparts the best flavor). read more

Top Burmese - Ginger Salad (Vegan) - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ate here while in town for the weekend because we've never had Burmese food and it was definitely worth a try! It reminded me of a mix of Indian and Thai food. We ordered the famous Green Tea Leaf Salad, which was nothing like we ever tried before, but it was super delicious! It was on the savory side for a salad, but I loveeddd how many toppings it came with (especially those fried garlic slices!) We also ordered the happy hour chicken curry with rice which I enjoyed. It came with a lot of chicken but the portions were a bit small for the price. Lastly we got the national dish of Myanmar, Mo Hinga (Fish Chowder. It was a rice noodle dish in a fish chowder soup that tasted reminiscent of curry. It was very fishy though so beware if you don't like the smell/taste of fish that much! I do wish it came with more than just noodles, a hard boiled egg, and a few of the crispy fish tidbits. It was a bit expensive and lacked subsistence for $20. The service was great here though! Albeit we were the only ones dining at that hour, our server was very attentive, checked up on us often, and helped us decide what dishes to get. read more

Top Burmese - Green Tea Leaf Salad (Vegan) Moh Hinga (Fish Chowder Soup) happy hour Chicken Curry w/ Coconut Ricechicken - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Finally made it to Top Burmese! The restaurant is the perfect, cozy spot for a catch up lunch with a friend. The Green Tea salad is so vibrant and full of crunchy crispy textures and both the curry and coconut noodle soup were so warm and filling. PLUS the Samosas were some of the best I've had, please get these. Only thing holding back a star was that there was a little something missing from the main dishes, maybe some salt? Was a little flat but still yummy and worth a try read more

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This place made me feel like I was back at home eating at Burma Superstar. My favorite Burmese spot in Portland! Paratha dip was yummy and crispy. I didn't expect these to be bite sizes but that's okay they were still delicious anyways! I wish the dip could've been more creamier. As for the dumplings, they have such a nice crunch to your mouth. These were pan fried, crispy and had a flakiness texture. The pumpkin filling was sweet but not sweet where it was overpowering. The sauce was savory and paired perfectly with the dumpling dumplings. The sauce wasn't spicy nor salty. Server was super attentive and nice! Definitely come here for the Khao Soi and Tea Leaf salad. read more

Top Burmese - Paratha Dip (Vegan) , Pumpkin dumpling - Burmese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent service!! Excellent vegan food!! I freakin had a salad!!! I promise you their salads are no ordinary boooorrrring salad-- they are scrumptious and fun and delightful gourmet bowls of savory, sweet, umami deliciousness!! Can We give 10 stars? read more