Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine

445 Emerson St, Palo Alto
(650) 323-6543

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Rangoon Lemongrass Chicken Spicy
Fermented Tea Leaf Salad
Burmese Eggplant Curry
Burmese Pad Thai
Tea Leaves Salad
Sesame Chicken
Mango Chicken
Veggie Kebat
Walnut Shrimp
Samosa Salad

Menu

Featured items
Tea Leaf Salad
This salad is a popular traditional treat unique to Burma. A mix of Burmese tea leaves, fried garlic, yellow beans, peanuts, sesame seeds, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño peppers and dried shrimp. This special salad will awaken your taste buds.
Sesame Chicken
Strips of chicken fried in a sweet and tangy sauce; topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Fiery Tofu & Vegetables
Wok fried tofu, string beans, bell peppers and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ruby String Beans
String beans served with garlic and ginger in a soy-based sauce.
Rangoon Lemongrass Chicken
Wok tossed with chili, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, snap peas, red bell peppers and lemongrass; finished with fresh basil.
Eggplant & Garlic
Fried eggplant with garlic and scallions in a sweet chili sauce.

Appetizers
Samosas
Vegetarian. Flour turnover filled with potatoes, red onions, peas, carrots and a blend of unique spices served with special house sauce.
Appetizer Palata
Multi-layer bread served with Coconut Chicken. (Sub Vegetarian Curry $2, Sub Lamb Curry $3)
Lettuce Wrap
Lettuce wrap with radish, carrots and water chestnut with choice of chicken or shrimp, all tossed in special house sauce.
Fried Tofu
Deep-fried soft tofu seasoned and served with tangy chili sauce.
Pot Stickers
Lightly fried dumplings filled with pork and vegetables served with housemade sauce on the side.
Egg Rolls (Vegetarian)
Crispy spring rolls filled with vegetables and served with a housemade tangy sauce.
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Choice of crisp Calamari, Fish, or Chicken; deep fried with scallions and jalapeños.
Northern Fried Tofu
Homemade tofu made from yellow bean powder and served with soy chili sauce.

Soups
Samosa Soup
Vegetarian. A delicious soup made with samosas, potatoes, onions, lentils, cabbage and falafel.
Ohnoh Kawt Swe
Coconut Noodle Soup. A rich and creamy coconut bisque with flour noodles. Served with chicken, onion, tamarind powder and paprika. Garnished with onion, cilantro and lemon.
Monk Hingar (Catfish Chowder)
This famous traditional dish can be eaten anytime at any occasion. Thin rice noodles in a rich soup made from ground catfish, ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic and fried rice powder. Served with hard-boiled egg, fried yellow peas and cilantro. Lemon and crushed seasoned red chili served on the side.

Salads
Tea Leaf Salad
This salad is a popular traditional treat unique to Burma. A mix of Burmese tea leaves, fried garlic, yellow beans, peanuts, sesame seeds, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño peppers and dried shrimp. This special salad will awaken your taste buds.
Burmese Chicken Salad
Bite-sized fried chicken with sliced red onion, fried onions, roasted bean powder, fried garlic, onion, cilantro and lime. Crushed red chili seasoned to taste.
Mango Salad
Shredded pickled mangoes served with fried onions, fried garlic, cabbage, red onions, yellow bean powder, cucumbers, cilantro and dried shrimp.
Samosa Salad
Salad with vegetarian samosas, cabbage, onions, cilantro, cucumbers, yellow bean powder, tamarind sauce, mint, sesame seeds with crushed red chili added to taste.
Ruby Rainbow Salad
This salad is made from four different types of noodles, fried tofu, thinly sliced onions, cucumbers, fried garlic, cabbage, cilantro, papaya, yellow bean powder, wonton chips, potatoes and topped with spicy rice.
Ginger Salad
Light and refreshing this salad is mixed with pickled ginger, fried garlic, yellow beans, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, jalapenos and dried shrimp. (Vegan option available)

Noodles
Nan Gyi Dok
Our traditional Burmese dish with rice noodles topped with coconut chicken sauce, yellow bean powder, cilantro and fried onions. Topped with hard boiled egg and crispy wontons.
Burmese Pad Thai
Our most popular dish is a play on a classic. Rice noodles tossed with red bell peppers, onions, pea leaves, cabbage, peanuts, bean sprouts and scrambled egg.
Garlic Noodle
Egg noodles, crisp garlic and scallions tossed in a special house sauce. Served with fried tofu or BBQ pork.
Rangoon Noodle
Egg noodles tossed with tofu, cucumbers, cilantro, tomatoes, cabbage, chili sauce, dried shrimp powder, bean sprouts, potatoes and wonton chips.

Beef
Basil Chili Beef
Choice Harris ranch beef tossed with dried chili flakes, spices, jalapeños and onions; finished with basil.
Sesame Beef
Choice Harris ranch beef fried in a sweet and tangy sauce; topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Beef Kebat
Choice Harris ranch beef marinated and stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, jalapeños, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
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Fiery Beef Tofu
Choice Harris ranch beef wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell peppers and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Country-Style Beef
Beef cooked in Bagan's traditional red curry with onion, garlic and red chili.

Chicken
Sesame Chicken
Strips of chicken fried in a sweet and tangy sauce; topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Rangoon Lemongrass Chicken
Wok tossed with chili, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, snap peas, red bell peppers and lemongrass; finished with fresh basil.
Minted Jalepeño Chicken
This dish is simple in preparation, yet packs a lot of flavor. Minced chicken with fresh mint leaves, cilantro, garlic, ginger and jalapeños.
Rangoon Chicken Curry
Chicken thigh cooked with yellow beans in a light curry.
Chicken Kebat
Marinated chicken breast stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, jalapeños, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
Chicken & Shrimp Biryani
Braised chicken leg quarter and fresh shrimp with biryani rice, spices, raisins, cilantro and nuts. (Please allow 20-30 minutes cook time)
Home Style Chicken Fried Rice
Tender whole yellow beans steamed with fried jasmine rice, scrambled egg and topped with fried onions.
Fiery Chicken Tofu
Chicken breast wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell peppers and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Mango Chicken
Chicken breast tossed in wok with basil, onions, mango and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side.
Coconut Chicken Curry
Chicken thigh cooked with Burmese spices and coconut milk.
Basil Chili Chicken
Chicken breast tossed with dried chili flakes, spices, jalapeños, and onions; finished with basil.
Chicken Crisp
Deep fried crispy chicken tossed in wok with garlic, ginger and sweet chili sauce.

Pork
Burmese Curried Pork
Pork simmered in curry served with potatoes and pickled mangoes.

Lamb
Lamb Kebat
Marinated lamb stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, jalapeños, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
Country-Style Lamb
Lamb in Bagan's traditional curry with onion, garlic and red chili.
Basil Chili Lamb
Strips of lamb tossed with dried chili flakes, spices, jalapeños and onions; finished with basil.
Fiery Lamb Tofu
Lamb wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.

Seafood
Walnut Shrimp
Lightly fried shrimp wok tossed with creamy sweet sauce, topped with toasted walnuts and sesame seeds.
Mango Shrimp
Juicy shrimp tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango purée. Served with fresh mango on the side.
Ruby Shrimp
Wok-sautéed shrimp served with onion, garlic and jalapeños.
Shrimp Curry
Succulent shrimp cooked in Rangoon Ruby's special homemade red curry sauce.
Home Style Shrimp Fried Rice
Tender whole yellow beans steamed with fried jasmine rice, scrambled egg and topped with fried onions.
Shrimp Kebat
Marinated shrimp stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilies, mint leaves, tomatoes and cilantro.
Garlic Shrimp & Eggplant
Sautéed shrimp and eggplant served with garlic and scallions in sweet chili sauce.
Basil Chili White Fish
White-flesh fish tossed with dried chili flakes, fresh chili and onions; finished with basil.
Mango White Fish
White-flesh fish tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango purée. Served with fresh mango on the side.

Vegetables & Tofu
Fiery Tofu & Vegetables
Wok fried tofu, string beans, bell peppers and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Eggplant & Garlic
Fried eggplant with garlic and scallions in a sweet chili sauce.
Ruby String Beans
String beans served with garlic and ginger in a soy-based sauce.
Yellow Tofu, Red Curry
Yellow bean tofu cooked in red Burmese-style curry.
Broccoli & Garlic
Broccoli tossed in wok with white wine, garlic, ginger and garnished with fried onions.
Mango Tofu
Tofu tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Tomatoes, okra, eggplant, yellow beans, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, lentils and tofu come together in harmony.
Burmese Eggplant Curry
Fried eggplant curried with onion, garlic and ginger.
Baby Bok Choy
Baby Bok Choy stir-fried with white wine and garlic.
Veggie Kebat
A mix of vegetables and tofu stir-fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilies, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
Egg & Okra Curry
Red Burmese curry prepared with tomatoes, fried hard-boiled egg and okra.
Sesame Tofu
Fried Tofu in a sweet and tangy sauce; topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Sides
Coconut Rice
Aromatic jasmine rice with essence of coconut.
Side Garlic Noodle
Egg noodles with garlic sauce; sprinkled with fried garlic and cucumber.
Palata (Side)
Pan fried multi layer bread served with sugar.
Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Burmese-Indian Rice
Basmati rice prepared with cardamom, cinnamon, raisins, cashews and clarified butter.
Home Made Hot Chilli Sauce
Home-Style Fried Rice Side
Tender whole yellow beans steamed with fried jasmine rice, scrambled egg and topped with fried onions.
Steam Vegetables
Steamed broccoli, carrot, cabbage and okra.
Side Of Romaine Lettuce

Dessert
Coco Pudding
Home Made Sweet Sticky Rice
Home Made Sweet Sticky Rice
Palata
Sooji
Fresh Baby Coconut
Ice Cream

Drinks
Burmese Iced Tea
Burmese special sweetened black tea
Baby Coconut Juice
Young fresh coconut.
Virgin Pina Colada
Ice Tea (Sierra Mist)
Unsweeten Ice Tea
Sierra Mist
Guava Juice
Naked Coconut Water
500mL
Large Voss Sparkling Water
800mL
Orange Juice
Tonic Soda
Pepsi
Voss Still Water Small
800mL
Voss Still Water Large
800mL
Diet Pepsi
Heineken Zero
Non alcoholic Heineken zero (Lager Beer)
Ginger Ale
10oz bottle
Virgin Margarita

(C) Appetizers
(C) Salt & Pepper Calamari
Choice of crisp Calamari, Fish, or Chicken; deep fried with scallions and jalapeños.
(C) Northern Fried Tofu
Homemade tofu made from yellow bean powder and served with soy chili sauce.
(C) Palata Appetizer
Multi-layer bread served with Coconut Chicken.
(C) Lettuce Wrap Full Pan
Lettuce wrap with radish, carrots and water chestnut with choice of chicken or shrimp, all tossed in special house sauce.
(C) Fried Tofu
Deep fried soft tofu seasoned and served with a tangy chili sauce.
(C) Samosas (Vegetarian)
Rice flour turnover filled with potatoes, red onions, peas, carrots and a blend of ten unique spices served with special house sauce.
(C) Lettuce Wrap Half Pan
Lettuce wrap with radish, carrots and water chestnut with choice of chicken or shrimp, all tossed in special house sauce.

(C) Soups
(C) Samosa Soup (Vegetarian)
A delicious soup made with samosas, potatoes, onions, lentils, cabbage and falafel. Serves 10 cups.
(C) Monk Hingar (Catfish Chowder)
This famous traditional dish can be eaten anytime at any occasion. Thin rice noodles in a rich soup made from ground catfish, ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic and fried rice powder. Served with hard-boiled egg, fried yellow peas and cilantro. Lemon and crushed seasoned red chili served on the side. Serves 10 cups.
(C) Ohnoh Kawt Swe (Coconut Noodle Soup)
A rich and creamy coconut bisque with flour noodles. Served with chicken, onion, tamarind powder and paprika. Garnished with onion, cilantro and lemon. Serves 10 cups.

(C) Salads
(C) Tea Leaf Salad
This salad is a popular traditional treat unique to Burma. A mix of Burmese tea leaves, fried garlic, yellow beans, peanuts, sesame seeds, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno peppers and dried shrimp. This special salad will awaken your taste buds.
(C) Mango Salad
Shredded pickled mangoes served with fried onions, fried garlic, cabbage, red onions, yellow bean powder, cucumbers, cilantro and dried shrimp.
(C) Samosa Salad
Salad with vegetarian samosas, cabbage, onions, cilantro, cucumbers, yellow bean powder, tamarind sauce, mint, sesame seeds with crushed red chili added to taste.
(C) Burmese Chicken Salad
Bite sized fried chicken with sliced red onions, fried onions, roasted bean powder, fried garlic and cilantro. Tamarind dressing with red crushed chili seasoned to taste.
(C) Ginger Salad
Light and refreshing this salad is mixed with pickled ginger, fried garlic, yellow beans, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, jalapenos and dried shrimp. (Vegan option available)
(C) Ruby Rainbow Salad
This vegetarian salad is made from four different types of noodles, fried tofu, thinly sliced onions, cucumbers, fried garlic, cabbage, cilantro, papaya, yellow bean powder, wonton chips, potatoes and topped with spicy rice.

(C) Noodles
(C) Nan Gyi Dok
Rice noodles topped with coconut chicken sauce, yellow bean powder, cilantro and fried onion. Topped with hard boiled egg and crispy wontons.
(C) Rangoon Noodle
Wheat noodles tossed with tofu, cucumber, cilantro, tomato, cabbage, chili sauce and dried shrimp powder.
(C) Garlic Noodle
Egg noodles, crisp garlic and scallions tossed in a special house sauce.
(C) Burmese Pad Thai
Rice noodles mixed with tofu, fresh red bell peppers, onions, pea leaves, cabbage, peanuts, and scrambled egg. Gluten Free.

(C) Beef
(C) Fiery Beef Tofu
Beef wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in a sweet & spicy sauce.
(C) Country-Style Beef
Beef in bagan's traditional red curry with onion, garlic and red chili.
(C) Beef Kebat
Marinated beef stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilies, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
(C) Sesame Beef
Strips of beef lightly fried in a sweet and tangy sauce; topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
(C) Basil Chili Beef
Strips of beef tossed with dried chili flakes, fresh chili and onions; finished with basil.

(C) Chicken
(C) Sesame Chicken
Strips of chicken lightly fried in a sweet and tangy sauce; topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
(C) Rangoon Chicken Curry
Red chicken curry cooked with yellow beans.
(C) Rangoon Lemongrass Chicken
Wok tossed with chili, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, snap peas, red bell peppers and lemongrass; finished with fresh basil.
(C) Chicken & Shrimp Biryani
Braised chicken drumstick and fresh shrimp baked in a clay pot with biryani rice, spices, raisins and nuts.
(C) Minted Jalepeño Chicken
This dish is simple in preparation, yet packs a lot of flavor. Minced chicken with fresh mint leaves, cilantro, garlic, ginger and jalapeños.
(C) Chicken Kebat
Marinated chicken breast stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, jalapeños, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
(C) Fiery Chicken Tofu
Chicken breast wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in a sweet & spicy sauce.
(C) Mango Chicken
Chicken breast tossed in wok with basil, onions, mango and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side.
(C) Chicken Crisp
Crispy chicken breast deep fried and tossed in wok with garlic, ginger and chili sauce.

(C) Pork
(C) Burmese Pork Curry
Pork simmered in red curry served with potatoes and pickled mangoes.

(C) Lamb
(C) Lamb Kebat
Marinated lamb stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, jalapeños, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
(C) Country-Style Lamb
Lamb in Bagan's traditional curry with onion, garlic and red chili.
(C) Fiery Lamb Tofu
Lamb wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.
(C) Basil Chili Lamb
Strips of lamb tossed with dried chili flakes, spices, jalapeños and onions; finished with basil.

(C) Seafood
(C) Walnut Shrimp
Lightly fried shrimp wok tossed with creamy sweet sauce, topped with toasted walnuts and sesame seeds.
(C) Mango Shrimp
Juicy shrimp tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango purée. Served with fresh mango on the side.
(C) Shrimp Kebat
Marinated shrimp stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilies, mint leaves, tomatoes and cilantro.
(C) Ruby Shrimp
Wok-sautéed shrimp served with onion, garlic and jalapeños.
(C) Shrimp Curry
Succulent shrimp cooked in Rangoon Ruby's special homemade red curry sauce.
(C) Basil Chili White Fish
White-flesh fish tossed with dried chili flakes, fresh chili and onions; finished with basil.
(C) Mango White Fish
White-flesh fish tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango purée. Served with fresh mango on the side.
(C) Salmon Lemongrass Fusion
Grilled salmon served with sautéed veggies in spicy lemongrass sauce.
(C) Garlic Shrimp & Eggplant
Sautéed shrimp and eggplant served with garlic and scallions in sweet chili sauce.

(C) Vegetable and Tofu
(C) Burmese Eggplant Curry
Pan-fried eggplant curried with onion, garlic and ginger.
(C) Egg & Okra Curry
Red Burmese curry prepared with tomatoes, fried hard-boiled egg and okra.
(C) Fiery Tofu & Vegetables
Wok fried tofu, string beans, bell peppers and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce.
(C) Yellow Tofu, Red Curry
Yellow bean tofu cooked in red Burmese-style curry.
(C) Veggie Kebat
A mix of vegetables and tofu stir-fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilies, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
(C) Eggplant & Garlic
Sautéed eggplant with garlic and scallions in a sweet chili sauce.
(C) Ruby String Beans
Stir-fried string beans served in a garlic and chili sauce.
(C) Mixed Vegetable Curry
Tomatoes, okra, eggplant, yellow beans, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, lentils and tofu come together in harmony.
(C) Mango Tofu
Tofu tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side.
(C) Broccoli & Garlic
Broccoli tossed in wok with white wine, garlic, ginger and garnished with fried onions.

(C) Sides
(C) Coconut Rice
Aromatic jasmine rice with essence of coconut.
(C) Palata Side
Pan-fried multilayer bread served with sugar.
(C) Garlic Noodles
Egg noodles with garlic sauce; sprinkled with fried garlic and cucumber.
(C) Jasmine Rice
(C) Home-Style Fried Rice Side
Tender whole yellow beans steamed with fried jasmine rice, scrambled egg and topped with fried onions.
(C) Home-Style Fried Rice with Chicken Side
Tender whole yellow beans steamed for 2 days come together with fried jasmine rice and topped with fried onions.
(C) Brown Rice
(C) Home-Style Fried Rice with Shrimp
Tender whole yellow beans steamed for 2 days come together with fried jasmine rice and topped with fried onions.
(C) Burmese-Indian Rice
Basmati rice prepared with cardamom, cinnamon, raisins, cashews and light butter.

(C) Desserts
(C) Home Made Sooji
Coconut milk, eggs, butter, evaporated milk and baked poppy seeds; served with ​vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream.
(C) Coconut Pudding
Silky coconut pudding deep fried and served with vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream.
(C) Dessert Palata
Plata, fresh banana, and choice of vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream.
(C) Home Made Sweet Sticky Rice
Black sticky rice sweetened with brown sugar, served with coconut milk and choice of vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream.
(C) Ice Cream
Vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream served with condensed milk.

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Recent Reviews

This is a hidden gem on the peninsula. Burmese food is delicious! And this restaurant is warm and welcoming, with knowledgeable staff and a fantastic menu. If you haven't been here please go, it will likely become a favorite of yours just as it has for me. And of course get the tea leaf salad.
December 2025
Wow! This was my first time eating Burmese cuisine, and it definitely will not be my last. My friend and I enjoyed the Fermented Tea Leaf Salad, Mango Chicken and Eggplant and Shrimp, with a side of Coconut Rice and Jasmine Rice. Delicious!! I was also impressed by the staff, service and the atmosphere. Overall a very pleasant experience.
December 2025
This must have been an off day as I went during Thanksgiving, but everything fell just a little short.

The tea leaf salad needed more of the fermented tea leaf, the mixing process didn’t feel very special.

We liked the lamb curry and coconut rice, but the curry didn’t feel very emulsified, it didn’t have the right consistency.

The garlic noodles also were a letdown, the chicken chewy and just lackluster flavors. I...
November 2025

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Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine

445 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 323-6543