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Burma SuperStar
Category: Restaurants Burmese Burmese [Edit]
1345 Park St(between Marti Rae Ct & Alameda Ave)
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-6200
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 3 pm
Mon-Sun 5 pm - 10 pm
Sun 11:30 am - 3 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
701 reviews for Burma SuperStar
Review Highlights
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"The tea leaf salad alone is worth the trip." In 276 reviews -
"These dishes with coconut rice makes a happy tummy." In 138 reviews -
"Samusa Soup - great flavor and quite filling." In 49 reviews
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701 reviews in English
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Review from Kay L.
Chicago, IL
5/23/2012
This place is AWESOME!!
Never had burmese food before and was so happy to be introduced to the cuisine at this amazing restaurant! I love it when restaurants provide you with a dining EXPERIENCE rather than just dining. The food was so amazing, the staff were great at explaining each dish, and the drinks were so unique!
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Review from Kathy Y.
5/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've only been to 2 Burmese food places. I'm a fan of both, but I'd go to one or the other for different reasons.
I'd come here if I had a bigger group of friends-- there was no wait here when we went as a group of 4. I'd also come here if we want good food-tossing entertainment. It was also nice of the waiters to point out the ingredients before tossing it all together. Unique way of serving food! There's also a lot more selection here. We ended up ordering the tea leaf salad and the rainbow salad. Both were different, so I can't really say I liked one more than the other. They were both good. Tea leaf wasn't as good as Yamo's tea leaf (sorry!). We then ordered the samusas- pretty good, similar to a (spicy) croquette with some red sweetish sauce for dipping. Pumpkin pork stew was pretty good. The pork would melt in your mouth! We also got some noodles. We were all pretty stuffed.
This place is a little pricier than Yamo and you definitely don't have to wait out the door to get a seat compared to Yamo. 2 different palces for Burmese food, but different experiences as well. I'd come back and even try their other locations. -
Review from Sean H.
Pinole, CA
5/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yelp, you've let me down. How could you? I trusted you. I came with such high expectations, only to leave with a bad taste in my mouth. Literally.
I don't understand what the hype is about their Tea Leaf Salad. Seriously. Yes, it was on the Food network. Yes, the tea leaves are from Burma. Yes, the presentation is pretty. But none of that matters if the taste is bad. I guess I fell into the trap of ordering this dish because I wanted to see if it really was as amazing as everyone makes it seem, but after that first bite, I realized it was all just a pretentious act. This is going to sound mean, but you know that smell when you first walk into a petting zoo at one of those county fairs? Like, a mixture of dried hay, sweaty animals, and poop? That's exactly what the Tea Leaf Salad tasted like. Now excuse me if I don't know what fine dining is, with all these magical tea leaves direct from Burma, but I'd never order that dish again.
The other three dishes that I had that night were passable though. The garlic noodles with duck tasted exactly how it was described. Like garlic and duck. That's it. I don't know if I should praise them or not. The winning dish was the Mango Chicken, which was cooked perfectly. The chicken was very tender and not dry at all, and the mango was a perfect companion to it. The last dish I got was the Coconut Rice, which I was a little apprehensive about ordering since I don't even like coconut. But, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. For all my fellow Filipinos out there, the coconut rice tasted very similar to biko. I felt like I should have been having the rice for dessert, not along with my main courses.
Service was a little awkward, especially around the time when it came to mix up our Tea Leaf Salad. They squeeze a lemon into the salad and then proceed to toss it for you. Simple process right? Not for our waitress. She took the lemon and squeezed it, and completely missed the salad. Lemon juice all over the table. She then tossed the salad with so much energy that it started spilling over the sides. My girlfriend always likes to tease me for being the messy one at dinner, but for once, I wasn't the messiest.
I really do want to give this place another chance, but I don't know if I'll be able to bring myself to spend my money here again. Especially with so many other viable food options just literally a walk away. -
Review from Kim R.
5/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Me rrikkiee... :P
So this location is about the same size as the other Bumra SuperStar, but not as crowded which I really like. The wait was painless. Street parking can be a pain, but not as bad as in san francisco.
The service was great, they were friendly and very attentive. So now onto the most important part, the food!
Here's what we had..
Tea leaf salad - you can't go wrong with this.. I can eat this stuff everyday if I could. Consist of assorted seeds and nuts with chopped tomato and lettuce. The server then mixes it for you on the spot of serving. mMmm *drools* I want some now..
Calamari - was perfect~ lightly battered tossed with sliced jalapenos comes with a tangy dipping sauce
Nan gyi dok - a yellow curry noodle dish which was mixed on the spot as well..
Fiery lamb - had a moderate kick to it.. it was okay wouldn't consider one of my favorite(s)
I wish I had a bigger stomach and pocket to try all the dishes, but this will suffice until next time Burma! -
Review from Mona Lisa M.
San Jose, CA
5/18/2012
I enjoyed my order (Garlic noodles with barbeque pork) as well as the others' (the fermented tea leaf salad, the coconut rice, the chicken/tofu, etc.)
The good: The aura was nice and airy (high ceilings) and the location was right down the cute strip of shops and where the festival was that day.
The bad: However, as my friend Sylvia said, it was probably because we went on Mothers' Day that she ended up waiting over an hour for her food to arrive all while she watched us eat. And it wasn't until about an hour later that the server came over to the table to let her know that they didn't have the rice to make her dish. But they did not charge us for her dish, so that was good.
My garlic noodles w/ the barbeque pork (you had the option of choosing between different types of meat to go with the noodle like duck) was $9, so the price was decent as well.
And Christine, who was also sitting with us, is allergic to peanuts to they made sure to not have any in the 2nd order of the tea leaf salad that she ordered for herself. Though I tasted it both with and without peanuts and the peanuts to give it more flavor, even though it was still good without.
So overall, my personal experience was good at this place, but I did feel for my friend Sylvia sitting at the same table not having the best experience so I take off 1 stars. -
Review from Fanny H.
Updated - 5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
Burma Superstar is one of those hidden restaurants nobody really knows about because it's on the crowded Park Street in Alameda and its restaurant sign can probably be read by only a handful of people who actually are paying attention to each and every storefront.
With that said, don't pass up on this place if you get a chance to check it out. I've never had Burmese food until after coming here and I'm rather impressed! It's not what you expect when you think of Asian cuisine (I was expecting it to be similar to Thai food).
I enjoy the salads here (Rainbow Salad especially) and any of the chicken and curried dishes. Their Garlic Noodles are good here too. But whatever you order, make sure to order a side of COCONUT RICE. I'm not a fan of coconut at all, but their coconut rice is so fragrant and tastes so heavenly with any dish. Definitely recommend to order a salad (to split) and a main dish that will go well with rice.
I recently came here over spring break for dinner and the service was impeccable and food was great as always. Really do love this place. Ordered a few drinks and were satisfied with them, the Burma Cooler (Breezer? Forgot what it's called) is really, really good. I'd recommend that over any of the other drinks.
Come with a small group, 4 I say would be the max since it's a small restaurant. Dimly lit and nothing has changed over the past couple of years. Still the same great food and ambiance.Listed in: Feels Like Home - Bay Area…
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9/2/2011
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Review from Kevin F.
Mill Valley, CA
5/22/2012
I love lunch here. I have been here about 3 or 4 times and love this amazing salad they make. My fave is some salad that has like 16 or 160 ingredients in it. It is fan-tas-tic! Parking is good, around the block in a lot. The Thai-style iced coffee is very good too!
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Review from Lori F.
Alameda, CA
5/15/2012
Wandered in here almost by accident and so glad we did! Luckily we arrived around 11:30 am, a little ahead of the lunch crowd, because it got crowded and loud! Aside from the noise level, we really enjoyed the food, decor, and service here.
We shared the Burmese Samusas with chicken (sooo good), the Vegetarian Samusa soup, Superstar Vegetarian Noodles, and the Spicy Crispy Chicken. This was too much food for the two of us, but we managed to eat almost all of it!n Everything was well prepared, and when they say "spicy" they mean it! Will need to go back and try some of the other dishes soon. -
Review from Cola C.
San Francisco, CA
5/5/2012
Went to this place Friday night around 9 pm. Expected to get a decent seating right away. We came in and saw a table empty, however waitress told us to wait for 2 people's table. We wait about 20 minutes and still no "smaller table available, we told the waitress that since it is already 9 o'clock at night and we promise to order decent amount of food to make up 4 people table, she still insist us to wait. WTF!
First of all I don't think the food is a must eat, second if you can't accommodate your customer then don't be in hospitality industry!!
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Review from Calamity L.
Oakland, CA
4/23/2012
The tea leaf salad. The tea leaf salad. The tea leaf salad.
I could live on it forever and die happy.
The service is consistently good, too. Though, frankly, they could call me ugly every time I walked in the door and I'd still go back for more tea leaf salad. -
Review from Xuankieu T.
Phoenix, AZ
5/1/2012
Wow, the line is so long! The place is quite small so expect to wait for a while for a table.
Wow, tea leaf salad is really different and so good! I really like the crunchyness and the freshness of the tea leaf that they add to the salad.
I forgot the dish name (stir fry lamb with tofu and green peppers with a bit of spicyness to it) was delicious. The meat was tender and soft.
I try a couple of other dishes such as chicken/shrimp casserole and chicken curry, it was just okay, didn't really stand out as the others.
Definitely a place to try! -
Review from Susana B.
Los Angeles, CA
4/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm about to sound like a pig as I chatter off the dishes we ate but keep in mind that there were four of us at this table, albeit two of the party of four might have or not have been 7 and 8 years old, but they were very hungry, we all were - and we were not disappointed.
Rainbow salad - I'm not a fan of salads or papaya but a friend recommended it and as he's not big on food overall I figured this must be delish if he was talking about it. Right on, super refreshing and yummy.
Garlic Noodle with Shrimp - Can I have MORE please? I felt like shoving the man and kids away from this dish so I could have it all!
Eggplant with garlic sauce - ditto on this one, wanted to hide in a corner and scarf it down!
Fiery tofu - I like the texture but could have a bit more of a savory note than just the kick
Lemongrass Salmon - I'm not big on salmon unless I make it myself but this was a decent match.
Overall, amazing food that I will most definitely continue to make detours for! Burmese food huh? Who would have thought?? -
Review from Kimo B.
El Sobrante, CA
4/29/2012
"Now you listen to me: I want details and I want them right now..." - George Costanza
Ummm... in a word, underwhelmed. 1st time in, sunny Sunday evening in Alameda, we walk in just before thier rush and tried a variety of dishes:
Burma ginger, beer, lemon concoction - good, like a Ginger Beer basically
Lettuce cups - OK
Tea Leaf Salad - mixed tableside, different, tasty
Mango Chicken - Chicken breast, mango, onion, red chili pepper - OK
Braised Pork Belly - w/ pickled veggies, sweet sauce (plum?), bok choy - GOOD!
Coconut Rice - very aromatic, actually tasted like coconut!
Garlic Noodles - very garlicky, slightly spicy - OK
Bartha (sp?) - Fried bread, marginal, non-descript.
They almost forgot the Braised Pork Belly, had to remind them. Fairly attentive, but bad timing (checking in when mouths were full, bread/noodles/rice came 1st and were cold by the time the entrees came), packed the leftovers well, but the check took FOREVER (asked twice) - that's a pet peeve of mine.
Perhaps it was the hype of folks I've talked to, or reviews I've read... expectations might've been sub-conciously high, but nothing knocked me out, nothing I "had" to go back for. In a Bay Area packed w/ great food, I'm not sure I'd go back. If I do, I'll update the review. -
Review from Tiffany L.
San Leandro, CA
Updated - 4/27/2012
For Flavor! For warm your belly good! Hands down this is Awesome Food!
Favorites- Chili Lamb, Curry Eggplant, SuperStar Shrimp! And, of course, Tea Leaf Salad! I have been to this resturant a least 10 times since my first review and when my husband and I talk about it- I just wanna GO!
Dishes can get pricy and sometimes the servings are small compared to other resturants that serve "Asian" cuisine but for the flavor- you can't beat it! I also like that I actually get some heat from their curries because you can tell them how spicy you want it!
Yum Yum Yum
1 more thing- no lunch menu on Fridays- bummer!Listed in: by da house, by da job
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1/19/2011
I so love this place...I think I have been a least 5 times since my original introduction...
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Review from Ashley W.
5/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
The funny thing about the name is that it suggests a super casual fare but the presentation of the food is superb! We had the famous Tea Leaf Salad, the 62 Nan Gyi Dok and sesame chicken-WOW! The salad is clearly famous among reviews because it's the kind of salad that beats out any irresponsible craving you may have, and again, it's a SALAD! The sesame chicken tastes exactly the way you desire a fried chicken side to be. The 62, well, I'd eat it again and again! Don't pass this place up!
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Review from Kathleen W.
Albany, CA
Updated - 3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Say YES to the tea leaf salad and the rainbow salad. It's for good reason that they are customer favorites. The tea leaf is not something you are going to find elsewhere.
Superstar shrimp - not nearly as spicy as it sounds ... but much much tastier than I expected. Salty goodness goes well with rice.
Braised pork belly - Fred almost licked the plate clean. Nuff said.
Forgive me ... but the winning entree was a tofu (veggie) dish - (being veggie, I never paid attention to the name and it would never have been something I would have ordered) . Small cubes of tofu deep fried with a slightly sweet sauce. Crunched and then melted in your mouth.Listed in: East Bay Eats
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3/30/2008
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Review from Angela L.
San Francisco, CA
3/20/2012
My first time going to burma superstar was the one in richmond and i fell in love with this place!
My second time is in alameda and once again it was delicious! I LOVE the rainbow salad. every bite has a different taste to it because of what your spoon/fork has picked up. i like the one in alameda more because although it is also as packed as the one in richmond, this one is bigger therefore you don't have to wait as long. The servers are really nice and the atmosphere there are GREAT! i would love to go again and try their tea leaf salad! -
Review from Swapan M.
East Bay, CA
3/16/2012
Fiance and family went here for a special occasion. We had a samosa soup (they spell it differently from Indians),which I was quite skeptical of, but it turned out to be spectacular and I've never tasted anything quite like it. The hyped Tea Leaf salad was overrated in my opinion and I've definitely try something in it's place next time. The mint chicken was delicious and a hit with everyone at the table. The spicy chicken with fresh basil was a hit as well. I forget which noodle dish we got, but no one really enjoyed the flavor too much. I can't find it on the menu so maybe they discontinued it.?? The coconut rice was subtle, aromatic, and did not contrast with the flavors in the other dishes. That are all the items I can remember. Very unique place, but I felt the service was pretentious and the wait was insane and almost not worth it. It was slammed inside.
Food 4 stars
Service 2 stars - wait and pretentiousness
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Review from Desiree G.
Bay Area
3/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came in for lunch 10 minutes before they closed, hoping we wouldn't get the evil eye and we were greeted with open arms. Already a good sign. My brother and I both had the samusa soup and tea leaf salad combo for $10. WOW!! Not only was it plentiful, it was perfectly tasty and healthy (always a plus plus) and delicious.
It has complex flavors and textures, in such a good way. The decor is clean and Asian modern. I would definitely come back for dinner to try their other dishes and see how the night time vibe is, I bet it's good! -
Review from Lynn P.
San Francisco, CA
5/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was here with a group of 5. We ordered different items and shared. All dishes were pretty awesome. We had tea leaf salad, coconut rice, samosa, chicken and shrimp rice, some kind of tender saucy beef, and more. Mango lassi was thick and smooth. I actually recommend ordering to share so you could sample more food.
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Review from Stefanie L.
San Francisco, CA
3/10/2012
Awww yeah, Saturday at noon and no line. This is a thing that happens... not in San Francisco. I could get used to Alameda!
I could also get used to eating delicious nut-based salads and lightly curried noodles with coconut and cilantro and chicken. I really could. But I saw so many other interesting dishes pass by as I was eating mine that I decided I won't even bother ordering the same thing next time. The point of a restaurant like this is to branch out.
I have a couple of bones to pick, however, with the amount of built-upedness that this place seems to have gotten over the years. It's a very good restaurant. But it's not drop-what-you're-doing out-of-this-world. I haven't actually been to the San Francisco location, but I imagine it's no different; it probably just looks more Scene-y because it's crowded and full of hipsters or something. Anyway, I think the food is great and different and intriguing, and I'd like to eat it again many more times, but I'm not going to freak out about it. Alameda on a sunny day, however--that's something to freak out about. -
Review from Sharon W.
Fremont, CA
4/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Tea Leaf Salad and Platha and Dip... Delicious!
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Review from Barbara G.
Santa Barbara, CA
3/26/2012
Wow. Just as everyone says, This place is special. We love to try different asian cuisines. Would never have found this one except through Yelp.
It is a small little hole in the wall but great food. The Rainbow and the tea leaf salads were out of this world. The samosa soup was great. Actually everything we tried was great. Nothing was overly spicy for those of us who love spice. The four of us tried four entrees and shared amongst our selves and took a little home.
They don't take reservations but you can call about 15 minutes ahead and they will add you to their sign up list (Patrons sign up on a list and are called in order). There was quite a crowd when we got there but we were seated within five minutes. -
Review from C R.
San Francisco, CA
3/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
You deserve 5 stars when no matter what you get on the menu you can't go wrong.
Service is also excellent, the food comes quick, and you never have to wait too long for a table.
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Review from Amy N.
1/19/2012
I've only been here once and didn't get a chance to try the Tea Leaf Salad that everyone raves about, but I did try the Rainbow Salad, which was absolutely amazing in my opinion. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and I'm craving it as I write this. We also ordered the Oh Noh Kauswer, which is a coconut chicken noodle soup. I was also a big fan of this because it's very different from any soup I've had before. The consistency is on the thicker side but goes very well with the salad as an appetizer.
The other dishes we ordered included the spicy and crispy chicken and a beef and shrimp dish (forgot the names). Those didn't impress me as much. They were good but tasted almost like something I could order at a Chinese restaurant.
But as a newbie to Burmese food, I must say I'm a fan now! -
Review from Stefanie M.
Sunnyvale, CA
2/7/2012
Burma Superstar in Alameda is OK.
Pros-
The presentation is nice. I also like how the staff tells the customer the ingrediants in the meal and then mixes everything for you.
Cons
All the food tasts good, however it is nothing the rave about. The service is OK too, nothing to rave about. The Tea Leaf Salad always gives me immediate diarrhea every time I eat it. It must me the tea leaves disagreeing with my stomach. -
Review from Tira W.
Austin, TX
4/16/2012
Delicious! Came here on a friend's recommendation and wasn't disappointed. The tea leaf salad was recently raved about on the Food Network. Great selection of appetizers. The coconut rice added the perfect flavor to our entrees, good selection of wine too. We came early on a Friday afternoon and good thing because the place was packed by 12:30! I'd give this place 5 stars on their food, but we were a little frustrated with the service early on (when the place got busy they became much more attentive).
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Review from Nicha K.
Alameda, CA
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I love the Rainbow salad! There are a bunch of different ingredients (13? 17?) which the server comes and explains and mixes right at the table. The combination of unexpected flavors and textures makes it truly unique and one of those dishes that I find myself craving and dreaming about.
Restaurant is small but menu is good, servers are friendly, drinks are interesting and prices are okay. Wish I could go there more often... -
Review from Hank D.
Alameda, CA
4/13/2012
This is a very unique Asian restaurant in Alameda. The first time I came, I really didn't know what to expect. Please be aware it's not like a Chinese restaurant, or Japanese, or Indian, or even Thai. Burmese cuisine is kind of a mix of all sorts of flavors and tastes including curry, coconut, and other interesting flavors. This is a wonderful place to come for lunch or dinner and bring special friends. I strongly recommend it!
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Review from Jacqueline C.
Oakland, CA
2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Very much enjoyed going to the BS in SF about 5 years ago. Never went back in large part b/c of the super long wait, but have definitely wanted to.
Came to the Alameda SuperStar on a Friday for a business lunch. We were seated promptly. I hear at night time, there is a bit of a wait, but it sounds reasonable.
I tried the Burmese Style Chicken Salad. It was SO good and I imagine but a small sample of the amazing dishes I had at the San Francisco location. It was extremely filling for a salad. The chicken was warm and tender and the garlicky dressing was waaaaay worth smelling like garlic for the remainder of the day! -
Review from ric n.
Alameda, CA
3/10/2012
it is sofa king great
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Review from Katie T.
12/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
This location is the favorite of the Burma Superstars. The decor isn't as exciting as the Temescal location, but it's a little more cozy and quiet. Plus, we were quoted a 45 minute wait, and 15 minutes later we had a table--almost unheard of in the SF location. As a bonus, you can spend your wait holed up in the bookstore across the street.
While the samosa soup, tea leaf salad, and the coconut rice are my most crave-worthy suggestions for ordering, on a recent visit we had a mango tofu dish that was delicious. I really don't think you can go wrong here! -
Review from Carlla J.
Seattle, WA
4/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
A wonderful dining experience with great food
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Review from phil k.
Alameda, CA
4/10/2012
Man, is this place NOISY! They need to install some sound deadening panels, or carpet.
Food is great, but don't go here for a business lunch or dinner, or anytime that you actually want to converse with your dining partner.
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Review from Casey S.
1/7/2012 2 Check-ins Here
First thing's first: Even though it was featured on The Food Network (which they note on their menu three times!), I didn't try their tea leaf salad.
What I did order was great though. The calamari was lightly breaded, and the spicy noodles weren't overpowering while still having a lot of flavor. As for the garlic noodles, they were good but not great; it just felt like it was missing body.
Still, two out of three ain't bad. Maybe next time I'll even try the tea leaf salad. -
Review from Jeff C.
San Lorenzo, CA
12/29/2011
I've been to the SF location several times, so I was hoping that the food here would be just as good. We came here to celebrate a birthday, so we had many dishes, so it was nice to be able to try so many things! We started off with the platha and dip, which was a winner. The coconut chicken curry dip really made this appetizer stand out and something special. I'd definitely order this one again.
The tea leaf salad is probably the most hyped dish here, and for good reason. It's light yet crunchy with the nuts and you can taste all the different flavors. The rainbow salad also seems to be popular, but it didn't really stand out to me.
The garlic noodles with duck were really tasty, that was my favorite dish of the night. Mango chicken was so-so and the pumpkin shrimp was pretty good.
We had about a 30 minute wait on a Thursday night for our party of 7- not bad for a place this popular and that doesn't have huge tables. -
Review from Marcus M.
Oakland, CA
5/9/2012
I have been to Burma Superstar many times for both lunch and dinner and the food is always excellent. There can be a long wait on weekends but it's always worth it. The staff is nice but sometimes the food comes out kind of slow.
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Review from Jo H.
12/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friend is a regular here and raved about this place. So we decided to grab a light dinner before heading out to SF for cocktails. We shared garlic eggplant with shrimp and spicy crispy chicken.
The eggplant was firm, the skins were a radiant purple. The garlic infused every bite.
I liked the chicken dish too. The sticky, spicy, sweet sauce didn't saturate the huge chunks of chicken. The outside of each bite was still crispy.
The portions were perfect and the presentation was simple yet thoughtful. Bookmarked! -
Review from Janice K.
Laguna Niguel, CA
4/2/2012
I love going to this place! Everything is so delicious, I always order more than I could because everything is so zesty.
I always order the garlic noodles, its zesty and garlicky and has so much flavor! Also, I love the catfish soup called Moh Hinga, its very flavorful with big pieces of fish inside, the soup is spicy and kind of sour but in a good way. The place is always packed and we usually end up waiting but it's definitely worth it.
Been here multiply times and I'm already loyal to specific items, but I'm absolutely going to go again and try something new! -
Review from Jen R.
12/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
I haven't been yet to the other Burma Superstar (you know, the one in the Avenues), or the one in Oakland (there's one in Oakland?) but I happened past the one in Alameda one Saturday day when I was with a group and we needed lunch.
Most everything tasted OK or better and I've got no major complaints about anything really. It's a nice looking place and the server was knowledgeable (we had gluten allergies and she steered us right with her suggestions) but I think there's just a little too much hype to the place. And with hype comes expectations. I didn't leave feeling like I'd got my money's worth and this was lunch mind you - the bargain meal.
