The San Francisco Bay Area has one of the largest Burmese communities in the country, and no spot is better (word spreads fast) than Burmatown. Start with a fermented tea leaf salad (tossed right in front of you) and then get a mix of curries, garlic noodles, stews, and stir fries. Chef Jenny prepares delicious food using fresh local produce, perfectly paired with some of the best California wine. The menu is built for sharing, with standouts like bao, crispy angel wings, and samosas. Service is superb—Pearl took amazing care of me! Sleek, modern interior. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. I will be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Janson-Smith
Bland food, basically you are eating a plate of sugar no matter what the dish. Tea leaf salad=sugar. Ribs :sugar. Chicken curry:sugar. Give them all a try. It's flavorless but if you enjoy sweet and nothing else, this is your place. I've been to Burma, nothing in here tastes even a smidgen of Burmese authentic.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Rajesh Singh Kewal
Jalapeno noodles with shrimp hits the spot every time, been going here over a year now and consistently good. My friends also love their dishes, garlic noodles with pork, a little pricey but worthed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Butera
We grabbed a post shopping lunch at Burmatown, and couldn't be happier. We arrived at 1:30 p.m., just before their post-lunch pause before dinner. Not to worry, the food came quickly and we were well warned before the kitchen shut down. We had a quick lunch, sharing 2 dishes. First was Silken Cold Tofu Salad ($16). We were warned that this wasn't really a salad (no lettuce), but went ahead. A large block of soft tofu covered with pickled vegetables and a delicious mélange of spices. Very good, but shockingly cold, as advertised. Next was BBQ Pork BBQ Garlic Noodles ($18). This was a smooth rendition of this classic dish. The BBQ pork was the star here, being was plentiful and delicious. The garlic, if it was there, was not noticeable. I love garlic, so I was somewhat disappointed. This was a small meal, but we took half of the noodles home. So the portions were adequate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin P
Amazing flavors, amazing service. The Burmese people were really on to something when they invented Burmese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alma Rey
I can see why people go here, it's different, but for me it's not memorable or something I would seek. Flavors were okay, nothing unique, things were missing salt.
I really like the glazed ribs, but I have since gone GF for autoimmune reasons, which limits what I can have, and can no longer have the items I liked here (i.e. ribs)
We had their special salad, Mango salad, pork curry stew, fish chowder that we didn't like, glazed ribs, and a stir fry so far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Matt R
This place is obviously a gem in the Neighbourhood. However, we found our food very rich and dare I say overseasoned. Make sure you order a salad to balance it all out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Derek Johnson
Awesome service and great food! That's healthy and fresh and the people were just amazing and so helpful about their recommendations. So unpretentious and accessible and I'll be going back as soon as I can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dimitris Vlachogiannis
Update: was able to try it and food is amazing. ——— Been trying to order pick up for months now and always are out of stock of most mains. Even 2-3 hours before closing. Super frustrating
Food: 5
David Mullins
I couldn’t stop saying “wow!” the entire meal. Food was incredible. Make sure to order the Tea Leaf Salad. Do not miss this place!
This little spot held so much warmth - you can feel the calm immediately as you walk through the doors. The service was EXCELLENT and the food was delicious. Many dishes were also offered as vegetarian or vegan. Their recipes use butter and you can detect the rich flavor in the samosas and other dishes. The proportions were just right, the space was not overly bright but the tables had their own cute little lamp. Despite the limited size of the venue, there was plenty of seating with booths and tables. Will be back 🙌
Atmosphere: 5
Jacovia Woodward
First time in my life trying Burmese food and I feel in love. I will most definitely be back soon! The customer service was amazing and vibes were unmatched. Highly recommend the angel wings
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jairo Wilches
Everything we eat here we have a fabulous culinary experience! Every dish, from appetizers to main entrees to desserts has been absolutely delicious. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and welcoming. We recommend this restaurant 100%.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tea Leaf Salad
Steven Gruczelak
There is so much to like about this place. Can't wait to have a return visit
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
themuppetlibrarian
Good food, love every dish I’ve tried. Vegan is clearly marked
The San Francisco Bay Area has one of the largest Burmese communities in the country, and no spot is better (word spreads fast) than Burmatown. Start with a fermented tea leaf salad (tossed right in front of you) and then get a mix of curries, garlic noodles, stews, and stir fries. Chef Jenny prepares delicious food using fresh local produce, perfectly paired with some of the best California wine. The menu is built for sharing, with standouts like bao, crispy angel wings, and samosas. Service is superb—Pearl took amazing care of me! Sleek, modern interior. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. I will be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bland food, basically you are eating a plate of sugar no matter what the dish. Tea leaf salad=sugar. Ribs :sugar. Chicken curry:sugar. Give them all a try. It's flavorless but if you enjoy sweet and nothing else, this is your place. I've been to Burma, nothing in here tastes even a smidgen of Burmese authentic.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jalapeno noodles with shrimp hits the spot every time, been going here over a year now and consistently good. My friends also love their dishes, garlic noodles with pork, a little pricey but worthed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We grabbed a post shopping lunch at Burmatown, and couldn't be happier. We arrived at 1:30 p.m., just before their post-lunch pause before dinner. Not to worry, the food came quickly and we were well warned before the kitchen shut down.
We had a quick lunch, sharing 2 dishes. First was Silken Cold Tofu Salad ($16). We were warned that this wasn't really a salad (no lettuce), but went ahead. A large block of soft tofu covered with pickled vegetables and a delicious mélange of spices. Very good, but shockingly cold, as advertised.
Next was BBQ Pork BBQ Garlic Noodles ($18). This was a smooth rendition of this classic dish. The BBQ pork was the star here, being was plentiful and delicious. The garlic, if it was there, was not noticeable. I love garlic, so I was somewhat disappointed.
This was a small meal, but we took half of the noodles home. So the portions were adequate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing flavors, amazing service. The Burmese people were really on to something when they invented Burmese food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can see why people go here, it's different, but for me it's not memorable or something I would seek. Flavors were okay, nothing unique, things were missing salt.
I really like the glazed ribs, but I have since gone GF for autoimmune reasons, which limits what I can have, and can no longer have the items I liked here (i.e. ribs)
We had their special salad, Mango salad, pork curry stew, fish chowder that we didn't like, glazed ribs, and a stir fry so far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This place is obviously a gem in the Neighbourhood.
However, we found our food very rich and dare I say overseasoned.
Make sure you order a salad to balance it all out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Awesome service and great food! That's healthy and fresh and the people were just amazing and so helpful about their recommendations. So unpretentious and accessible and I'll be going back as soon as I can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update: was able to try it and food is amazing.
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Been trying to order pick up for months now and always are out of stock of most mains. Even 2-3 hours before closing. Super frustrating
Food: 5
I couldn’t stop saying “wow!” the entire meal. Food was incredible. Make sure to order the Tea Leaf Salad. Do not miss this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tea Leaf Salad, Crispy Angel Wings, BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles
Restaurantji Recommends
This little spot held so much warmth - you can feel the calm immediately as you walk through the doors. The service was EXCELLENT and the food was delicious. Many dishes were also offered as vegetarian or vegan. Their recipes use butter and you can detect the rich flavor in the samosas and other dishes. The proportions were just right, the space was not overly bright but the tables had their own cute little lamp. Despite the limited size of the venue, there was plenty of seating with booths and tables. Will be back 🙌
Atmosphere: 5
First time in my life trying Burmese food and I feel in love. I will most definitely be back soon! The customer service was amazing and vibes were unmatched. Highly recommend the angel wings
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we eat here we have a fabulous culinary experience! Every dish, from appetizers to main entrees to desserts has been absolutely delicious. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is friendly, relaxed and welcoming. We recommend this restaurant 100%.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tea Leaf Salad
There is so much to like about this place. Can't wait to have a return visit
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, love every dish I’ve tried. Vegan is clearly marked
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