We tried something new today. Yoma Myanmar is a Little Mom and Pop owned and operated Burmese restaurant on Garvey. I have never had Burmese food before, so I didn't know what to expect. Everything was great and flavorful. Burmese food to me is similar to Thai food mixed with Indian influence. Portion size is very generous. You definitely get your money worth. The family is super warm and welcoming. read more

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Yoma Myanmar had the most delicious homey Burmese food. The restaurant is very unassuming and relies on street parking. Tea leaf salad (5/5) - This salad was the best delicious tea leaf salad I have ever had. I absolutely loved the various textures and flavors. I'm still dreaming about it and I can't wait to order it again. Chicken and potato curry (5/5) - I also equally love this curry. The chicken and the potato were so tender and paired so well with the white rice provided our meal also came with a vegetable soup, which was nice. Stir fried noodles (4/5) - I don't exactly remember which noodle dish we ordered. The noodles were on the softer side and it was still pretty flavorful. It's just that the other dishes we had stood out much more. Our meal ended perfectly with coconut jelly, which reminded me of my childhood. read more

Yoma Myanmar - Tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Came here with my vegetarian mom based on other reviews mentioning good VG options. Food and service were AMAZING! The lady (owner?) was very friendly and attentive. She gave VG recommendations for my mom and even reassured us that they would omit the fish sauce. The restaurant is super cute and feels like I'm inside their home. Will definitely be coming back and introducing my friends to this place! Tea leaf salad (vegetarian): 4/5 Shan noodles (chicken): 5/5 Coconut jelly dessert: 5/5 read more

Yoma Myanmar - shan noodles, tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Yoma Myanmar is a true gem. This cozy mom-and-pop spot has such a warm, homey feel, and the owners are incredibly sweet and welcoming--you can really feel the love they put into the place and the food. The Beef Curry is deeply savory and aromatic, with tender beef that's perfectly seasoned and comforting in all the right ways. The Shan Dry Noodle absolutely shines--think Dan Dan noodle vibes, but with its own distinct personality. It's nutty from the peanut and sesame, wonderfully flavorful yet clean, and the sauerkraut adds a bright tang that cuts through the richness of the stewed pork belly beautifully. Authentic, soulful, and made with heart. This is the kind of spot you're excited to come back to again and again. Highly recommend. read more

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How did I not know of this place sooner? Great food and very welcoming atmosphere. We had the tea leaf salad, shan noodles, and beef curry - highly recommend. Will be back soon. read more

Yoma Myanmar is better than I remembered from my previous visit of almost a decade ago. My visit took place over the weekend and wowsers, I'm already looking forward to coming back next time I'm in the area. Our group of 3 ordered a tea leaf salad, chicken curry, chayote & eggs (veggie dish), and special shan noodles offered on weekends. Everything tasted as if someone's family member was cooking in the kitchen. All the dishes were flavorful and not greasy. We ate everything and left super stuffed. I was even full the next morning. Prices are reasonable, especially during these challenging economic times. Decor is still the same, inside and outside. Still a husband and wife duo. The sweet lady still chats it up with each table by asking how things went and if there are any questions. Dreaming about what entrees to try next... #16/2025 read more

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Went on a weekend for lunch. It's a pretty small restaurant and it got really packed after we came in. Ordered the lunch special. It's $14.99 with 2 mains and salad or soup. Apparently on weekends it's an extra $2 tacked on. The server was very sweet but I do have to say was very disorganized. We did get our correct order though. I ordered chicken curry, beef curry and tea leaf salad. My favorite dishes that I got to try was the papaya salad and tea leaf salad. The flavors were delicious and veggies seemed fresh. The beef in the curry was a bit dry and overcooked, so I'd say I preferred the chicken over the beef. Overall, food was pretty good and they served complementary coconut jelly at the end too! read more

Yoma Myanmar - Lunch special - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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So happy to have found & tried this gem for the first time! It was the first time trying Burmese cuisine and I was so impressed. Apparently they've been around for decades & I can see why. This cozy mom & pop restaurant has a handful of tables & you're immediately treated like family. The owners are so sweet & friendly! We had a lot of questions about the menu & they were so happy to patiently explain everything! Parking: there's street parking available but there's also a small parking lot behind the restaurant Restroom: there's a single stall restroom available for customers Food: everything was so flavorful! Portions were generous & the prices were great! My favorite dish was the tea leaf salad. It was so fresh & had all the needed textures for someone like me who has texture sensitivity. Each bite was pleasantly crunchy & I can't wait to go back for some soon! Another notable mention (not pictured) is their Burmese tea! It's prepared hot & it's their version of milk tea. Highly recommend! Support your local businesses! read more

Yoma Myanmar - Menu 3/6/26 - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Be careful missing the sign, pirched behind a big ol' tree on Garvey! No frills and Great flavors for those seeking to explore Burmese food, and are looking outside the usual Chinese/Vietnamese places nearby. Ordered Mohinga, fish paste and tomato curry, and a side of tea lead salad. Service was awesome, as the owner took the time out of a slower Tuesday evening to educate us on the menu and gave us recommendations. She gave us mohinga (fish noodle soup) deconstructed so that we can share. The flavors of their tea leaf salad was on point and balances between sweet, savory, and sour with nice crunch. The fish paste and tomato curry was flavorful, and not for the faint of heart. If you like Vietnamese mam rouc or Filipino bagoong, then you'll be interested in this. Would recommend ample amount of rice as it's needed with the saltier curry. Ended the meal with a cooling jello dessert! read more

Yoma Myanmar - 42. Fish Paste with Tomato - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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We really enjoyed the chicken and potato curry, shan noodles, and goat curry. The dishes were all flavorful and huge portions. We had plenty of left overs for another meal at home. The owners are very kind and generous. Highly recommended it! read more

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I've seen this restaurant and have passed by for many years. I finally decided to stop in. Definitely mom and pop, and that's the best part. I'd never had Burmese food before, so I was plenty excited. It's similar to Cambodian, Thai, Malaysian. Strong spices and flavors. If you like Southeast Asian and South Asian foods, you'll definitely enjoy it. I got the rice as the owner recommended. Tasty and such a huge portion, I took half of it home to enjoy the next day. She was so busy and doing the work of several people. This family deserves support from the community. read more

Yoma Myanmar - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Small mom and pop shop that literally looks like someone's living room/kitchen. There is no parking lot available so only street parking. We ordered Shan noodle recommended by the nice lady owner. I asked her to not add peanuts in there as the dish comes w peanuts but unfortunately they forgot. She was apologetic and so nice about it. Then we also go the beef curry and curry fish both had the same sauce which had a little bit of spice but not too overwhelming. Perfect! They were so nice and talked to almost every customer. The people next to us travelled 30 mins just to eat here! She even gave us complimentary coconut jelly dessert to end our meal. read more

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This mom-and-pop spot is so sooo good!! I love their egg and chicken potato curry and the tea leaf salad! I came here with my sister and our cousins to celebrate their January birthdays. This was me and my sister's first time trying Burmese food and our cousin recommended this place. We loved it! The restaurant is so cozy and quaint (made me feel like I'm in a movie haha) and the owners are one of the sweetest and most gentle people I've ever met. Please treat them kindly and try out their food! I may be from Anaheim but we will definitely come back one day read more

The beef curry is really good. Highly recommend it with naan . Watercress ongchoy chinyayhin is very refreshing but a bit spicy. Fried tofu makes a good appetizer and soft tofu mix is really good read more

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What a gem! This place has tasty food and the staff is friendly. I came with my wife with no expectations, and now we have a new local fave. We ordered the tea leaf salad and beef curry, both which were tasty and already filling. We almost forgot we ordered the Shan noodle with soft tofu weekend special. That is a unique dish with chickpea (not soybean) that turns into a tasty creamy dish. It was really good but we were full so we had to take it to go. If you're looking for a small business to support in the SGV, try this gem! read more

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A mom and pop stop- a small restaurant with about 10 tables and I love the flavors here. The samusa is light, crisp with just the tempting flavors of pepper, turmeric, garlic and potato. I didn't think I would like it but I've ordered this about 6 times already. The salad with tea leaves, peanuts and tomatoes was very good, not the best I've had, still very good. The beef curry is subtle with flavors of coconut, anise, turmeric ..... it's so homey good you think a local mama or papa is cooking for you. And I don't eat a lot of beef. One of the few exceptions would be here. Service is not as brisk as one might expect as it's a husband and wife run family business --be prepared. It is a quiet resto for now and I expect it to be busier as people discover dishes here. I would come back again to Yoma when the cravings light up. End of Yelp. read more

Yoma Myanmar - 31. Beef curry and 5. Fried Samusa. Delicious. - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Talk about a hidden gem behind the street light! I had the pleasure of dining here a few days ago right before they closed and it was phenomenal. The owners were sweet attentive, they checked up on us frequently as we were dining and made sure we were situated! The food was wonderful. The Garlic Chicken noodles were an easy choice from everyone's previous recommendations and they did not miss! The chicken was delicious, the noodles felt like they were blending well with the garlic and their tea was a perfect balance for the dish. Their samusas were fresh and incredibly delicious including their sauce that they provided! We also had the chance to try their coconut gelatin desert which I found to be a lovely end to the meal itself. I will definitely be coming back frequently to try other dishes on their menu and I'm especially interested in their curry! read more

Yoma Myanmar - 16. Garlic Noodle with Chicken - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Called last minute before New Years Day to pickup a tray of Tea Leaf Salad for my family gathering. Everyone loved the dish and there was none left!! Jone, who I believe is the owner, was extremely patient and lovely to talk to over the phone. She answered all my questions and had everything prepared exactly the way I requested. THIS is a truly AUTHENTIC Burmese spot, I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a true Burmese culinary experience. They have been here for 19 years, they know what they are doing. Unfortunately I live in the Bay Area. But I will certainly be back here whenever my Burmese cravings come about when I visit Los Angeles! read more

Wow! Blown away by this tiny family run business. The service is top notch imo. We ordered 5+ dishes and the dishes came out within 5-10 minutes of ordering. Loved exploring a lesser known Asian cuisine and supporting small business. The samosas weee crispy on the outside and seasoned perfectly and soft in the inside. What a great portion size for the order too! We also tried the coconut noodle and a noodle with tofu. The coconut noodle was too heavy for us but we loved the tofu noodle! Tea leaves are a must. The Asian woman running this restaurant is so sweet and will help answer your questions about her culture's cuisine. Plenty of food and very reasonably priced! read more

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Been wanting to try this hole-in-the-wall because I've been craving Burmese food. Tea leaf salad was great--perfect blend of salty, fishy, and the popped corn and nuts added a pleasant crunch. Fried samusa was made to be eaten with the sauce they provide. The outside layer is thin and very crispy, like an egg roll. The curry inside was not too spicy, but the sauce elevates the spice level. Mohinga portion size is perfect but I enjoyed it more with extra lemon. I wish it had more of the puffy crispy sheets but regardless I still enjoyed it. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

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4.5! first time trying burhmese/myanmar food! really liked it. a lot of the items was a good blend and similar to indian food which i loved. i tried traditional burmese dishes like shan noodles and shan hkat - both of which were very good! my favorite was their yoma danpauk - their chicken biryani. im in LOVE with this rice, one of the tastiest rice ive tried ever. chicken was cooked and spiced so good too. their samosas were simpler than the ones im used too but theyre also very good. their burmese tea reminded me of thai tea and their thai tea was pretty strong and had tea grounds still in but i actually really liked the taste of it. the owners were so nice they even gave us a complimentary dessert of coconut jelly. loved this place! it did take long for some of our food to come out though. i think there might be only one person cooking since the orders came out one by one. very nice local spot! read more

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We love a good mom and pop restaurant! The sweet people who own this place are amazing. They treated our kids like they were their grandbabies! The food was delicious too! Our favorite items were the chicken potato curry, fried samusa, and they had the best tea leaf salad I've ever had! Can't wait to come back. read more

Yoma Myanmar - 58. Tea Leaf salad 5. Fried Samusa - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I love this mom n pop place. Food is delicious. My favorite is Shan noodles, the soup is tasty as well! Along with the Burmese hot tea. My soul is filled once I leave read more

Wanted to try this Burmese restaurant so went with a Burmese friend of mine. We found parking on the street. The restaurant is not that big but we did not have a wait for a party of four. Interior is simple, and service was attentive and friendly. They did kind of forget one of our dishes but was very apologetic when it was finally served. We ordered lots of dishes to share and had leftovers. Food was tasty and we agreed that some dishes tasted different due to regional variations. The menu is extensive with lots and lots of offerings, more than other Burmese restaurants I have been to. Prices were fair. Highly recommend for an authentic Burmese food experience! read more

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My first time having Burmese food and this place did not disappoint. Tea Leaf Salad - light, refreshing and super flavorful with a nice crunch from the nuts Mo Hin Ga Fish Soup - nice, savoury, garlick-y flavor. According to Google catfish is commonly used. They also add fried bits on a separate plate that you can add to the soup and noodle which. Like the tea salad also have a nice crunch. Shan Noodles - it has a nice light broth/ flavor Burmese milk tea (hot) - if you like milk tea in general this is pretty good! A little on the sweet side for my taste but ita definitely still a comforting drink. Coconut Jelly desert - they gave this to us for free! Very similar to Thai and Vietnamese versions. I'll honestly order all these dishes again and also want to try the rest of their menu!! Service: you can definitely tell it's authentic because they barely speak English but they are very very helpful and they excitedly tried to explain each dish and how to eat it when we told them it's our first time. read more

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Came here on a Friday night at 8 pm and there was no wait. This is definitely a hole in the wall restaurant with mom and pop vibes. Really enjoyed the service here and the waiters really made me feel at home. I tried out a few of their noodle dishes. Garlic Noodles with Chicken - This really hit the spot I enjoyed the noodles and the broth was salty which went well with the noodles. Big and filling portions. (4.5/5) Mont Hin Ga - I like that they had the noodles and the soup separated. The soup was packed with flavor and not overall fishy. Overall a very good dish. (4.5/5) After our meal the waiter gave us free coconut jelly. I don't know if that's for everyone or because we were one of the last few costumers of the day but it was delicious. Prices here are very reasonable and I paid $27 for two filling bowl of noodles. Support these small businesses! I'd be back. They accept credit card btw! read more

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Every dish had tons of flavor. Potato salad side was a surprising standout. Low-key spot. Friendly customer service. $15 for the lunch special; good value. I'll definitely be back! read more

Yoma Myanmar - 31. Beef curry 34. Fish curry 54. Potato Salad 3 items Lunch Special Combo - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I don't venture out to Monterey Park very often, but my partner and I decided to make the trip to try a new (to us) Burmese place. We love Burmese food and there isn't much of it in LA. We had the best experience here at Yama Myanmar. It's not fancy, but there's plenty of room to feel comfortable. It is definitely a small business. Our server, maybe cook too? maybe the owner too? made us feel immediately welcome, asked us if we needed help, gave recommendations on which vegetarian dishes to get. We got the tea leaf salad (of course), the egg curry, and the shan noodles with tofu (traditionally made from chickpeas instead of soy in this type of cuisine). Our lovely server also brought us some vegetable soup and some mustard greens. The tea leaf salad used all cabbage, no lettuce, and had a lot of different crunchy seeds, beans, and nuts. It was very dense in a good way. I want to try the ginger salad and the samusa salad next time. The egg curry was flavorful and hearty. The shan noodles were great, but we ran out of room and had to take those togo after a few bites. The food was amazing. Every dish exceeded my expectations. But the service really made it special. I felt like I was wrapped in a warm, comfortable blanket the entire time. I even said, I wish I could live here at some point. she gave us some coconut jelly dessert at the end of the meal and it was a nice touch. Thank you for a wonderful dinner out. We'll definitely be back. read more

I had never tried Myanmar food until a dear friend held a group lunch here. The food is soooo good and the owners are very sweet. Everything was delicious and well seasoned without being too spicy--as in hot. I loved, loved, loved the tea leaf salad. So many ingredients and flavors as well as lots of garlic! I will be back with my husband! read more

Yoma Myanmar - The owner Jone, explains all the dishes. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! - Burmese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

A true hidden gem on Garvey Ave! Yoma Myanmar, located in Monterey Park, will forever be the first time I tried Burmese cuisine/Myanmar food - and it's one to remember! This restaurant is a family-run and cozy place to enjoy this cuisine. The staff is super friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. The prices are reasonable and the portions are huge! What more can you ask for? Since I don't have this cuisine often, I went by the fellow Yelp reviews to try their Tea Leaf Salad, samosas and curry. The flavor was a mix of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy, which is right up my alley of flavors I love and enjoy! Based off the menu, you can really tell the influence from Myanmar's neighboring cultures like China, India and Thailand. It had similar notes to those cuisines but Myanmar has its own unique flair. My boyfriend and I devoured all the dishes and didn't have leftovers to take home. Did I mention the portions were huge? I mean...we still devoured all 3 dishes with rice. Enough said! If you're looking to try something new that's delicious, well-priced, with amazing staff, visit Yoma Myanmar. I will definitely be back to try more things! read more

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This place is probably one of the best restaurants I've been to, and that is not an exaggeration! We ordered everything the owner recommended: the samusas, the tea leaf salad, the shan noodles, and the goat curry. We also got the garlic noodles and thai ice tea. The samusas were crispy and nice and hot. The shan noodles were one of my favorites and were very flavorful. The goat curry was cooked perfectly and was so tender. It also was not overly gamey. The tea leaf salad was also one of my favorites, and I would get it again. It was crunchy and fresh. The garlic noodles were also very delicious. We got complimentary rice, which I find is a rarity these days! We also got a complimentary coconut jelly dessert, which rounded out our meal. The biggest highlight was the service. The owner lady treated us like we were family and even served us to make sure we each got an equal portion. She also served the thai tea after we ate the tea leaf salad because having them together could upset our stomachs. This is a true gem of the 626, and now a favorite! I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Recommended by my friend's mom who grew up in Burma, so you know it's good! When we got there, the owner was friendly and it felt like a casual cozy home style vibe. She was so sweet. We asked for her recommendations and got all of them! She treated us like family, gave us great recommendations, and helped us mix the noodles at the table and taught us how to eat everything for the best experience since it was our first time trying Burmese food. She also was so thoughtful about how Thai tea and tea leaf salad need to be separated by food to avoid stomach aches. The Shan noodles, goat curry, tea leaf salad, and samusas were all so delicious! The Shan noodles had a great texture and bounce with a delicious blend of smoky and aromatic flavors. The goat curry was the first goat curry I've ever really liked. It was so well seasoned I got a second helping. The tea leaf salad was so good with crispy crunchy bits along with peanuts. It reminds me of papaya salad but with a less sweet and more umami flavor. Don't even get me started on the samusas! The sweet and sour sauce, the perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside texture, and curry potato filling really hit the spot. So good. To top it all off, she gave us a complimentary coconut jelly dessert that was not too sweet! We were the only ones at the restaurant at this time, so we got to chat with the owner and turns out this restaurant has been going for 18 years! We had a great time at this mom and pop shop and would definitely love to come back. read more

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My 2nd time here, both times I brought a friend and we were not disappointed. I've had Burmese food several times but this place is a special experience. Take the owner's recommendations and she will take care to make sure you enjoy your meal and teach you about the cuisine as well, if you like. The fusion of flavors in Burmese foods is refreshing and each one of our dishes had a different flavor profile. The restaurant is simple and homey, which is an ambiance I crave in a city saturated with the latest trends and corporate chains. Tea Leaf Salad Samosas Shan Noodle Soup Fish Curry (dry style) with rice Burmese Tea Coconut Jelly read more

Service is friendly. I ordered dry shan noodles, nan gyi thoke, and tofu salad. The shan noodles is authentic based on Burmese. But the nan gyi thoke is kind of sour because a little too much lemon sauce. Tofu salad taste is fine; but kinda too much sauce. Dessert is coconut jelly, which is 10/10. read more

For our family (two middle-agers and two sons in their 20s) , this was a first time trying Burmese food. We are big fans of both Indian food and Thai food and looked at this as an interesting "middle ground". So, we stuck with some recommendations on this cuisine from friends and were not disappointed. The tea leaf salad has a strong, substantial and delicious flavor (and is a national dish). We also enjoyed the egg curry (whole hard-boiled eggs in a curry sauce) which was flavorful and reminded us of some of the more upscale Indian buffet options. We also enjoyed the dry Shan noodles with chicken and a clear "glass-noodle-like" soup (similar to what you might order in a Thai restaurant). For dessert, we also enjoyed the very unique coconut jelly dish. It was a relaxed weekend afternoon and the owners were very hospitable and accommodating. It really felt like were at their home having a lovingly-prepared dinner as they explained each dish with pride. We definitely would come back to try some more new dishes. read more

This is a hidden gem for those interested to expand one's Asian foods palette! Yoma Myanmar's menu was incredible. My friend and I went to taste the very known Tea Leaf Salad, and...we were NOT disappointed...it was truly flavorful and summer-y! Definitely a staple Burmese dish not to miss! We complemented the Tea Leaf Salad by also enjoying the Papaya Salad as well! And, to round out the meal, we added Fried Opo appetizer (I've never had it fried before!!! I'm SO going to try to make this now!), Mont Hin Ga-fish soup (Yum!!) and Coconut jello (where the coconut flavor makes it known to you that they are in there!!) SO GOOD! Do try them...a great Malaysian/Burmese menu establishment! read more

It's been a while since I ate at this place, so decided to give another shot at this restaurant. The food hasn't improved to the traditional Burmese level. I ordered the dried boodle vermicelli soup with pork and traditional Burmese pork offal skewers. The food is too salty and a little overcooked for vermicelli and undercooked for meatballs from the soup. The portions were very small too. The price was reasonable but the owner doesn't seem to have interest in improving the quality of the ingredients, taste or presentation. Same cooks with the same patrons from the area might be all the business needs to survive. They got more tables inside yet maintaining the hole-in-a-wall vibe. They got a waiter now but English doesn't seem to be his forte. Overall, I don't think I'll be revisiting in the near future now that there are 3 other Burmese restaurants (Mandalay Morning Star Rangoon California and Irrawaddy Taste of Burma) that are offering much better food, ambience and prices. read more

Their Beef curry is so good, and would make for a great dip. Aside from that, their fried tofu is made of chickpeas instead and is not my style, but I did takeout so didn't try it at its freshest. Their tea salad, I would want to try another time - the place is very homely, things are a bit outdated, but their flavors are unique - Yeah I'll try again as the beef curry taste is addicting and I find myself craving it again. read more

So glad I came across this gem in search for "garlic noodles". Thanks yelp! PARKING: street FOOD: -tea leaf salad: loved it! Crunchy texture and hefty seasoning. A must order when you're dining with 2+ -beef curry: rich in texture and spice, perfect stewy "hug from the inside" goodness -garlic noodle: loved this! noodle had QQ chewy texture -burmese tea: my first time having this, rich, indulgent. It's definitely a sipping drink due to its thick mouth feel. SERVICE: the owner was happy to share about her process in making her lentil tofu (from scratch!). Super friendly .. I told her we'd be back and we'll bring friends! read more

This place is a hidden gem in Monterey Park, don't let the unassuming exterior fool you! Yoma serves up some of the most authentic and delicious Burmese cuisine I've ever had. The tea leaf salad was a perfect mix of salty, fresh, and crunchy, while the Shan noodles were bouncy and uniquely flavorful. The samusa came piping hot with a tangy spicy sauce, and the goat curry hit the spot. But the real standout was the warm, friendly service from the owner, who's clearly passionate about sharing her cuisine. We visited on a quiet Wednesday evening and had the place to ourselves. The owner was incredibly helpful with recommendations and even showed us how to properly mix the noodles. Food came out lightning fast and everything was fresh and hot. Prices were reasonable for LA, and there was plenty of street parking. If you're looking for amazing Burmese food in a quaint setting, don't sleep on Yoma. That tea leaf salad and those Shan noodles are seriously to die for. read more

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