Ordered delivery so can't talk about ambiance yet (Spoiler alert - I'm excited to go in person cause wow) I got the rainbow noodles and tea salad. I loved both of them! Flavors were new and unique but not overbearing. A delicate balance of savory and spicy while not overly spicy. The textures in the salad were insane. Chewy and crunchy and just a delight to enjoy. The rainbow noodles came with a sipping broth which truly elevated the dish. A handwritten note saying to enjoy a sip every two bites was just a lovely personal touch. 5/5 - cannot wait to enjoy in person! read more

Loved the food! We had it DoorDash so I cannot comment on the seating or service, but the Pork Meeshay was quite good. I also enjoyed the tea salad, which included a lot of unique and delicious ingredient. It tasted very fresh and yummy! I will say that the garlic chicken dish was a bit bland compared the other dishes. We also got some fried onion cakes which were very good!! The coconut rice was great, super fragrant and moist! It was long grain rice I believe so it didn't have the usual stickiness that I typically expect. Still wonderful tho!! read more

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Burmese food is so underrated! Every dish is packed with flavor. The service can be a little slow because there's only one person serving usually but it has never bothered me! My favorite items are the mohinga, mango salad and the tea salad. I think I've gone once a week at this point. (Unrelated: my boyfriend took me here on our third date) read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - Mango Salad Chicken Plata Tea Salad - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for a weekend dinner. Food and service was great--this place deserves more love! This restaurant seems to be family owned and I'm really glad this restaurant exists in Boston since there's not many spots that serve Burmese food. It has a homey mom and pop shop feel to it when you walk in and there are a good number of tables on both sides of the restaurant. They also have small section in the middle of their restaurant that sells some spices and etc as well. We weren't quite sure what to order so our waiter was patient in explaining what was recommended on the menu. We ended up ordering the rainbow noodle and coconut chicken noodle soup. I loved how the rainbow noodle dish had two types of noodle in the dish and also included some mango, cucumber, and onion slices that you mix kinda like a noodle salad. The noodle soup dish was hearty--reminded me of a combination of Asian chicken noodle soup and kao soi but with different flavoring. Overall great experience, come here for some hearty Burmese food!! What we ordered: - rainbow noodle (chicken) - coconut chicken noodle soup read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - coconut chicken noodle soup - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here with a group of four. We got the pickled tea leaves, chicken Shanta, rainbow noodles, coconut curry noodles, and the Shan noodles. I liked the appetizers! $18 for the main dishes and $12 for the appetizers. Plenty of seating and a cozy family restaurant. Service was extremely slow which was fine for us but would keep in mind. read more

Very friendly service and great vegetarian options. Finding a parking is tough. Mango salad and rainbow noodles are my favorite. read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - Rainbow Noodles - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So delicious! I've never had Burmese food before and I loved it. Every dish was unique and a perfect blend of flavors, some of them familiar, some of them new to me. We had the place to ourselves, so check out this hidden gem. read more

This is such a hidden gem in Allston! I stopped by on a very warm summer day when their A/C for the dining room didn't seem to be working. Hopefully it is fixed now, but I could also see myself coming here in the winter since they have so many noodle soups that would be great for a cold day. The menu is super vegetarian-friendly and it seems like most of their meat options are chicken/fish. 3 of us split a chicken plata ($9.75), pickled tea salad ($12.85), balachaung (small $3.95, regular $7.95), and coconut chicken noodle soup ($14.25). The chicken curry in the chicken plata was fragrant and not too sweet. It came with a good portion of potatoes, carrots, and chicken. While the curry was not very thick, the layers in the plata soaked it up really well! Everyone recommends the pickled tea salad for a good reason. It has an earthy, herby taste with a lot of crunch from the cabbage and peanuts. The pickled tea and tomatoes add a tanginess that makes the salad super refreshing to eat. The balachaung was flavorful on its own, but we tried adding it to the noodles and it really helped the noodles shine. The noodles came in a savory coconut broth that was not too heavy. The prices here are reasonable and the food is delicious and comforting! They even have a small retail shelf in the middle of the dining area where you can pick up pickled tea leaves among other grocery items. I look forward to coming here again. read more

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Food (1/2): I was disappointed with my order of the garlic soy noodle with chicken? The noodle was nicely cooked with a good amount of springiness to the noodles, and plenty of oil (though I'd say too much for my taste). You can also taste the flavor of the sauces blending in well with the noodle. However, the "nice" things about the dish stops there, in my opinion. The amount of chicken included was quite scant. The soup that comes with it is flavorless, where I had expected some "broth-like" flavor. Service/wait-time/cleanliness (2/2): Service was fine. People were kind and responsive, although they don't appear to be on top of it (granted, it was quite busy). Wait-time given the situation was decently paced. They also kept the general eating area pretty clean, which I appreciate. Price (0/1): Not sure how they structured their food pricing but I would say what I had was incredibly overpriced. In particular, their noodle dish almost seems like a flat-price on any variations, which would make me think that some dish would be fairly priced but others end up being severely overpriced. read more

Very unique, homey comfort food. We came here for dinner on a pretty cold windy day and I was looking for a noodle soup to warm up. Ended up ordering the rainbow noodles - delicious but no broth. Next time I'd get the spicy chicken noodle soup. The best I can describe the flavor is sort of similar to Chinese peanut sauce or sesame noodles, the same nutty flavors. Really loved all the different textures, especially the jiggly chickpea tofu, which was my first time eating. And the three different kinds of noodles! If you love noodles, you should definitely come here. My other favorite thing we ordered was the pickled tea salad. I was envisioning something very sour and acidic but it was so delicious. The flavor is hard to pin down but it's a lot of seeds and crunchiness. A must get and probably very refreshing in the summer. Food came out a little slowly even though we were one of two tables but they're also running busy takeout orders. You order at the front and they being out your food. Remember to bring your trays and dishes back to the counter! PARKING: In a word, tough. Try Hano Street off Cambridge. Don't park in the Walgreens lot, we saw a tow truck circling around. read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - Rainbow Noodles - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This might have been my first time eating Burmese food, and it was tasty! Tea salad is a must try - the flavor was mild but the salad was refreshing. Mango salad was refreshing as well with some sweetness. We ordered a TON of other dishes but we ate too quickly so I forgot to take photos. Here's my thoughts: Pea Plata: 10/10 DELICIOUS. This was my favorite appetizer, and we ended up ordering another one. The peas were so tasty with the plata, and the plata was seasoned well. This dish reminded me of roti but the plata is thicker Tea Salad: 8/10 It was tasty, and I'm not sure if you can find this at other places. I appreciate that there's many different textures in the salad, however the portion was smaller than I expected. Maybe I forgot it's an appetizer Mango Salad: 5/10 It's refreshing but seemed like a pretty basic salad with lettuce and mangos Rainbow Noodle: 7/10 There's many types of noodles in this dish, so it was a little confusing what I was eating, but still tasty! Garlic Chicken Noodle: 8/10 The noodles hold a lot of flavor and had good texture Tamarind Juice: 8/10 Strong flavor, reminds me of Chinese sour plum juice. Maybe not for everyone but I enjoyed it. Good balance of tart and sweet read more

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Delightful hole in the wall spot for quality Burmese food! If you have never tried Burmese food, I highly recommend it for anyone who is a fan of Thai and Vietnamese flavors. The tea leaf salad is a must try with lots of interesting flavors and textures. While it isn't quite as authentic as a few of ones I've had at other Burmese restaurants, the flavors are still delicious. The plata bread is very good but you only get 1 piece per order which was a bit disappointing. The rainbow noodles were a bit spicy but had a lot of great flavors. The garlic chicken noodle was another favorite of mine - I couldn't get enough of the chewy texture of the noodles. We ended up spending about $60 for the 4 dishes but it was enough to feed 4 people with a moderate appetite. The restaurant is very casual. You order up front and pick a table. Everything is self-serve and the food came out quickly. They also had a few snacks and items you can buy to take home and cook your own Burmese food. Only street parking is available so you'll need to be lucky to find a spot. read more

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I'd been eyeing Yoma for a while and finally stopped in on a whim for a weeknight dinner. There's ample seating and a variety of Burmese ingredients that you can purchase. There's also a single stall bathroom. They handed us a menu at the counter and an employee came by to take our order when we were ready. Between the two of us, we split the Rainbow Noodle and the Mohinga. I also got an iced Rangoon Tea. I don't usually like soup, but the Mohinga was flavorful and I loved all the different textures. The Rainbow Noodle was my favorite of the two though. It was saucy and full of toppings. We finished both bowls and were pretty full. I would definitely come back to try more of the menu! read more

TLDR: lovely unique food Not a ton of Burmese restaurants in Boston so come for a unique food. Highlights for me are their unique salads. We did the tea and mango which were phenomenal. Place seems like mom and pop so support local! read more

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Ordered take out from here a few times while visiting Boston and it's unique fare you typically don't find in most places. It's usually pretty good and my family really liked the rainbow salad and chickpea tofu but the last time we ordered everything was wayyy too ginger heavy read more

Obsessed with the rainbow noodles, mandalay plata and the curry. So good local family owned spot and PACKED WITH FLAVOR read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

you never have had Burmese before this is a good introduction as prices are approachable and food is tasty. If you in the neighborhood definitely give it a shot. What I had: Yogurt drink- nice and refreshing. Not too thick not too thin. Nice and tart with a sweet finish 4/5 Balachaung- a very savory sour soup. This was yummy 3.5/5 Pumpkin chicken curry- lots of pumpkin, which was tender but not mushy. Chicken was nice and tender too. The curry was tasty but lacked the depth of other curries I've had. Potion size is a bit on the small side. Perfect for lunch, but if it's for dinner you may want to add extra 4/5 Service was prompt and friendly. read more

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Yum teal leaf salad! My bf and I decided to try this place on a Friday night. The restaurant is not that big but there are a few tables for small groups. You order at the counter and they bring out the food to your table. We decided on the tea leaf salad, golden chicken and noodles and the pumpkin curry with tofu. Everything came out nice and hot and looking delicious! The salad had a nice crunch and tasted very good. I really enjoyed the pumpkin curry because the pumpkin was so soft and creamy and it melted in your mouth! The noodles were also very tasty. We quickly devoured all our food and wished there was more but we were quite content. Will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing food, so flavourfu! it is my go to place on weekends. The food is so fresh and delicious that i almost every-time end up taking more food to go. I love the ambience and the people who work there are really courteous! Must Visit!! everyone go right nowww! read more

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The coconut chicken noodle soup was heavy with curry and coconut flavor. The broth was thick and noodles were soft. The staff was friendly. You order at the counter and find your own seating. The restaurant is on the smaller side but it wasn't busy on a Sunday night. read more

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Great service, yummy food and drinks, no parking (on street only as expected in Allston). Plenty of seating, and a nice, calm environment.

The food was delicious I loved everything I would recommend it to anyone the ambiance was amazing and it has pictures of Burma

If you're looking for a small business to support, let it be this one. The sweetest people working there and the more comforting food. What we got: - Rangoon Iced Tea - Yogurt drink - Chicken Plata - Pickled Tea Salad - Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup - Rainbow Noodle - Pumpkin Curry with coconut rice The Rangoon milk tea had really nice tea flavor. Most of the time, milk tea gets washed by the milk and you can't taste much tea, but the tea flavor was perfect and apparent. If you've had Vietnamese yogurt before, the yogurt drink was very similar. All of the food was hearty, but was not too strong in flavor that you would get tired of it. The curry noodle soup is exactly what you'd need on a chilly day. I felt like I was eating at my grandma's house with these dishes. If that feeling is what you're looking for, come to this spot and give the lady in the front a hug for me! She is the sweetest read more

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I had a catered dinner from here, which was my first time trying Burmese food. They have plenty of vegan options- I tried the tea salad and rainbow noodles. The tea salad was really unique, but the star was definitely the rainbow noodles, super flavorful and I especially loved the chickpea tofu which has a super nice smooth but firm texture. Highly recommend! read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - tea salad and rainbow noodles - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Heard of YoMa on social media and was excited to try a new cuisine! My partner and I ordered an iced rangoon tea, pickled tea salad, rainbow noodles, and eggsplant (egg and eggplant) curry w coconut rice - TASTE: 4/5 - everything was lovely! The rangoon tea hit the spot and tasted like milk tea. I thought the pickled tea salad would be more pickled and acidic, but it was still tasty, light, and refreshing. The rainbow noodles were my favorite, with three different types of noodles and bites of mango and cilantro, that just tasted like comfort food. The eggplant and curry sauce were sweet and, oh man, the coconut rice was perfection TEXTURE: 5/5 - the pickled tea salad nailed it with fresh veggies and fried garlic. The rainbow noodles had great texture too PRICE: 4/5 - solid prices, our total came out to ~$50 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - smaller portions I'd say, we finished everything fairly easily SERVICE: 4/5 - we arrived at 5pm for an early dinner and had the space to ourselves. The woman at the counter was friendly and our food came out quickly ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - didn't realize YoMa has been operating since 2007! The place is a cozy size: bright, clean, and displays great info about & pride for Myanmar PARKING: 4/5 - we parked at a free street spot on Cambridge St and walked over read more

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Burmese (Myanmaran) food is my third favorite in the world (after Spanish and Portuguese,) and Yoma lets me keep it at third. This is a bright, cheery cafe with excellent food - a cross between Thai, Chinese, and Indian, as I've heard it put. You can't go wrong there! They have a great samosa "salad," and even a tea salad. The curries are intense - in flavor, not spice, that is. I had a small issue with the bill, so I went back. The owner gave me my refund with no questions. If you are looking for something new, try Yoma read more

I stopped by here with a friend for dinner and was surprised to see the place completely empty (it was a holiday so I'm sure that explains it)! The ordering process is a bit strange, you can either view/order on your phone using their QR code or go up to the counter and order there. We opted for the latter, and the host told us that he would bring our food out to us when it was ready. A few minutes later, he brought out everything all at once. I ordered their iced milk tea, chicken plata, and chicken coconut soup dishes. The drink was refreshing and not too sweet, and was definitely something I'd order again. The chicken plata was simple, yet delicious. The bread was flaky and chewy, unlike anything I've had before, and the plata itself had a great combination of flavors. I also really enjoyed the coconut chicken soup, which reminded me more of ramen than soup. The broth was hearty and rich, and I thought the toppings added a great touch. Considering the prices, I think this place is a good deal.. it's unique and will leave you feeling stuffed! I'd love to try some of their other food here, everything sounded great. read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - Iced tea and chicken plata - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We are from out of town but get to Boston regularly. Have been wanting to try Yoma for a long time. It did not disappoint! We got a ginger salad, spice mountain, rainbow noodles with chicken and biryani with beef. All were amazing, favorites were spice mountain and the biryani. Folks were especially accommodating, especially when it came to parking (which is a challenge in the neighborhood). Cannot wait for our 2nd visit. read more

Can't get over how amazing this place is! My first time having Burmese food and it definitely won't be my last. The restaurant is well decorated and has some interesting history about Myanmar and Burmese food. Every single dish had so much flavor and and they were delicious. The owner and employees were super nice and answered any questions we had, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place and will be back soon! read more

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This place is a definition of a-hole-in-the-wall! I had this place bookmarked for 2 years now. And I am so glad we finally got to try it tonight! You can judge how good a Burmese restaurant is by their mohinga dish. Mohinga is a rice noodle and fish soup. Btw, mohinga is off the menu and probably the reason why it took me so long to visit this place! Their mohinga is out of this world! This is the best mohinga I've ever had, comparable to my mother in law's. Of course. Service was excellent. The owner is super sweet and attentive! Kimchi is the signature dish of korea; mohinga is the signature dish of Myanmar! You must try it! read more

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This was one of the best new restaurants we've tried in a while. Absolutely delicious, home cooked food for a very reasonable price point. For those who have never had Burmese food, we agreed that it reminded us of a combination of Thai and Vietnamese food... had elements we love from Thai curry, aromatic Vietnamese with emphasis on mixing textures. If you love those cuisines you will surely love this. The iced milk tea was strong and delicious -- finished it too quickly! We were impressed by everything we ordered and bought a jar of the pickled tea salad dressing on our way out. Service was excellent, the ambiance was pleasant, casual and welcoming. What a beautiful spot to experience Burmese cuisine. Yoma is a gem in the Boston area and we will definitely return. read more

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Excellent Burmese food! The family running the restaurant is really nice and the service is fast. Restaurant is one of the best in Allston. There aren't that many choices but they are all great and every menu item can be vegetarian if that is your preference. Items are semi pricey (~13$ on the menu) but definitely worth it. Also a very unique spot since there isn't much Burmese food in the area. Currently take out/delivery only, but inside looks like it would have good ambiance. Highly recommended! read more

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Yoma is awesome, probably the best casual place in the neighborhood. Food is dope, and the staff are always friendly. I have a real soft spot for this place. read more

A welcome homely (in a good way), cozy little dining nook in a city that seems to be taken over by high end, high class, themed restaurants trying to cater to the basic yuppies' tastes. This place serves exquisite Burmese food which by all accounts is straight forward, uncomplicated, and just straight up delicious. The aroma from the spices used in the garlic and chicken and noodles was so warming that it felt like my nose was getting a enveloped in a cozy hug. The delightful crunch of the garlic is especially welcome on a cold, bitter winter night that gives the dish a refreshing but biting crunch with that garlic kick. Praise to this place and its beloved owners for bringing Burmese cuisine in a city that lacks more diverse ethnic cuisine! read more

The staff was so nice and we got a really great introduction to the dishes and recommendation on what to get. The plata flatbread was comfort-food good. The chickpea tofu was also a first for me and really interesting tasting. My friend and I loved the service. Highly recommend getting the plata!! read more

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Great place to enjoy Burmese food! Even though the place is small and business is focused towards delivery, we were able to sit and eat in (a group of 8). It's a couter order style, but they were happy to help us choose what we want and very welcoming! The food was so rich and flavorful. The chicken noodle was tasty and the noodles well cooked. The Chicken pumpkin curry dish was devine! Really enjoyed the experience! read more

10/10 for the food, presentation, decor and overall vibe! We really enjoyed this small mom-and-pop restaurant featuring authentic and delicious Burmese cuisine! Definitely recommend trying the tea salad (all the flavors and crunch!) and I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any of the noodles. I ordered the rainbow noodle dish and loved the bit of spice along with the fresh mango and crunchy toppings. My friends also seemed very satisfied with their choices - the spicy chicken noodle soup (the broth was soo flavorful!) and mandalay noodles. Lastly, our cashier was very friendly and they even gifted us these delicious, not-too-sweet coconut mochi desserts to celebrate Myanmar new year! Would 100% come back to try some of the other things on their menu! read more

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Oh my gosh, so good! I haven't had Burmese food in a longggg time, and this was just how I remembered it. The Rangoon Iced Tea is really good, and tastes like a better Thai Tea. The limeaid is also very refreshing! Get the tea leaf salad! It's what they're known for, and the fermented tea leaves are super yummy. The crunch additions gives it a nice texture too. We also got the Coconut chicken noodles, which was perfect for a cold day. The Spice Mountain Samosas, a baby samosa salad in broth, was my personal fave. You'd think the broth makes it soggy but it doesn't. It just adds so much more flavor! This is definitely one of my new favorites in boston! read more

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Very friendly, attentive, service. I had so much complimentary tea :). When you check in with yelp, they give you a free milk tea. I'll save that for next time. Had their special pickled tea salad. The pickled tea has a different kind of flavor- it's good, mixed in with the salad. I liked the crunchy iceberg, tomatoes, corn, crunchy nuts and soy, and how it all came together. I think it may have had a squeeze of lime on top. Nice ambiance, with calming music, and artwork with scenes that definitely transport you to another place. read more

Yoma Burmese Foods - About pickled tea - Burmese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I thought the food was great, and the staff were very friendly. There is also a little store if you want to take anything to go.