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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:
Tue-Sun 11 am - 3 pm
Tue-Thu 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri-Sun 5 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- 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:
- Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
661 reviews for Burma SuperStar
Review Highlights
"The tea leaf salad alone is worth the trip."
(in 279 reviews)
"These dishes with coconut rice makes a happy tummy."
(in 140 reviews)
"Samusa Soup - great flavor and quite filling."
(in 50 reviews)
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661 reviews in English
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Review from Jen A.
Alameda, CA
12/18/2011
Their catfish curry was AMAZING!! Some of the best curry I've ever had. The fact that I enjoyed this dish speaks volumes since I HATE the taste of fish haha! I also had the spicy chicken and it was also delicious. FULL of flavor.
Service was good, portions were large, and price was reasonable (50 bucks for appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 thai iced teas and tip). I will DEFINITELY go back, particularly for their curries. -
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 Jacqueline C.
Oakland, CA
2/3/2012
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 Brenda L.
1/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been looking forward to trying this place for the longest time because of the great reviews I've read for their sister location in the city. However, the food in combination with the prices left me disappointed. I did like the platha and curry though I thought the platha was heavy in oil. I've had better, thinner, and fluffier dough served at a different restaurant. I also had the jackfruit spring rolls which were described as "lightly fried" but they were heavy and drenched in oil. The jackfruit ice-cream however was very tasty though I buy that stuff at the Vietnamese markets all the time for super cheap. I also tried the red curry which I thought was a little too sweet and I had the rice salad (which was a "Staff favorite"). I thought the rice salad was unique and interesting but was very expensive considering the ingredients. Dinner was $60 for two people which I believe is expensive considering all the other Asian cuisines you can get with better tasting dishes.
However, the service was great and the ambiance was romantic (dim). -
Review from Lauren N.
Alameda, CA
2/6/2012
We are about to move from the Bay Area and two of the things I will miss the most are the Tea Salad and the Samosa Soup at Burma. Simply the two best things to eat ever. Everything else we have ever had there is super delicious but these are two things that you can't get flavors like anywhere else. Burma, please open a location in San Diego!!!!
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Review from Dennis d.
San Leandro, CA
2/5/2012 3 Check-ins Here
REALLY good food here. Servers are nice. the place gets really packed but the food is very worth it. parking is a CHALLENGE here. i have spent some 30-40 minutes just trying to get parking in and around Park Street.
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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 Nicha K.
Alameda, CA
1/13/2012
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 Casey S.
1/7/2012 1 Check-in 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 Katie T.
12/9/2011
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 Sherry B.
San Leandro, CA
1/28/2012
This place is wonderful. My boyfriend and a friend tried the Tea Leaf Salad which was recommended by the restaurant and Food Network. Our waiter brought out the salad and we were skeptical. I took one bite and my mouth was having a party. It was fresh, crunch, and savory. We also ordered mango chicken, steak kebat, and coconut rice. It was flavorful. The only thing about the place was the wait time and it was a smaller venue. Of course, we came during a busy Saturday night. Definitely will go back. Save room for dessert!
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Review from Marvin D.
San Francisco, CA
12/27/2011
Absolutely love this place. Too bad they don't take reservations.
My absolute favorites are the Rainbow Salad (More summery feel cold salad), Green Tea Salad (More crunchy, some may not like it, but I adore it salad), Fried Calamari, and ABSOLUTELY love the pork belly...best I've ever tasted, and that casserole with Rice/Raisins/Chicken thigh...forgot what the name was...but it was also very good.
Space is very small/a bit cramped, but love the food here overall. -
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. -
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 Felicia P.
Oakland, CA
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I don't usually give 5 stars, but this place deserves it. As a big fan of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, I am happy to add Burmese to my eclectic tastebuds. Nice location, cozy atmosphere, and delicious eats. I ate our Burmese style curry shrimp, garlic noodles, and basil chicken as if it were my last meal. Lots of garlicy goodness and crispy, flavorful vegetables. Even our monkey tea was tasty. And since we didn't order any alkie-hol, our bill was less than $50. I look forward to trying a vegetarian dish. Yep, I can't wait to return for our Friday date night!
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Review from Suzy S.
12/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've had the pleasure to dine at the Oakland location before so I wasn't surprised that the food here is supreme.
We arrived within the first half hour of the dinner service and were pleased to have our choice of tables. I thought the ambiance here is a little more comfortable/relaxed than Oakland, but it could've just been my mood. In less than 15 minutes the place was packed! Even with the crowd our server provided excellent service with a smile. A big plus was the extra roving server who kept my water glass full at all times. This is imperative since if it's not wine, it's water for me, there's no in-between.
Of course we started with the Tea Leaf Salad. Love that flavorful crunch! The Garlic Noodles were prepared perfectly. I especially loved the Chili Lamb which contained big red chilies that could be lethal but I managed to pick around them. The heat was just right but a bit too much for my friend. That worked in my favor because I got to take home the doggie bag. I'm so looking forward to the leftovers today, too bad I didn't save more! -
Review from qirk z.
Los Gatos, CA
12/6/2011
Nice place, good looking food. I had already ate dinner but stopped by to join my friends having dinner.
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Review from nguyet h.
San Francisco, CA
1/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Full and satisfied!
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Review from Isabel B.
Miami Beach, FL
1/31/2012
This place was great. I got the Mo hinga and tea leaf salad.... The tea leaf salad was sooo worth the wait. The Mo Hinga was spicy... which I love. I give them 4 because there's not enough seats.
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Review from Karen L.
I took my best friend Tina G. here for lunch, since she's never had Burmese food before. We ordered the samusas, coconut chicken noodle soup, and moh hinga (catfish chowder). Everything was super delicious, almost just the way my boyfriend's mama makes it. We also ordered dessert, though I forgot what it's called. It had jack fruit (?), strawberries, coconut ice cream, etc. It was tasty, though I wasn't too crazy about it.
I definitely want to come back to try their tea leaf salad, since everyone raves about it! -
Review from Teresa P.
10/21/2011 2 Check-ins Here
YES! Get the Tea Leaf Salad already!! When we eat here as a group, we always get one salad for me, then another for the rest of the table. Been here a few times, and people know I will hurt you if you touch my salad and this is the way to order when here with me.
The Fried Yellow Bean Tofu is a favorite with the kids, and the Platha and Dip is a must-try. Everything else on the menu is pretty good but I'd have to say the three aforementioned are the best.
The restaurant is on a really cute part of Park where couples can take a romantic stroll down the boulevard at night or groups can go two doors down for ice cream for dessert. Parking can be problematic and service can be a little slow when they're busy - so plan on coming here when you are on a leisurely schedule and you'll have a blast.
Thanks to our favorite Alameda couple for introducing us to this restaurant! :) -
Review from Jen V.
Alameda, CA
1/31/2012
Some of the best food ever! But I do wish you could call ahead to reserve a table.
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Review from Hana H.
11/12/2011
Not sure whether it deserves a 4 star but here is my reasoning:
1. Tea leaf salad ($11): 4 stars for the taste. 3 stars for the price and the ridiculously small portion. So, I'm confused whether it's fair to give a 4 stars overall.
2. Pumpkin chicken stew ($13): 3.5 stars for the taste. 3 stars for the price and again for the ridiculously small portion. So I am confused also.
3. Chili Beef ($14): 3 stars for taste, price and again ridiculously small portion.
4. Garlic Noodle ($6 for the side dish size): 2 stars for the taste and price. Not crazy about the sweet taste and didn't taste the garlic at all. Hello?
5. Coconut rice ($2.5 side dish): 2 stars. Tastes sweet and dessert-like? They add sugar for a supposedly savory dish? So I was supposed to eat that sweet rice with beef? WTH!
6. Brown rice ($2.5 side dish): 4 stars. Nicely cooked.
Well, I've paid $60 (including tax + tip) for all of the above for a lunch. Not coming back unless money grows from trees in my backyard. -
Review from Tara Mae A.
San Leandro, CA
11/21/2011
My sister and I were so ecstatic to find out there's actually a Burma Superstar in this side of the bay! Yey!!! Two menu items you could never go wrong: Tea Leaf Salad and the Sweet Pork Belly. The salad is just he right combination of crunch and savory goodness! The pork belly (surprisingly!) is not even fatty! It just melts in your mouth! This one definitely gets my vote- and that's something especially from a pork hater like me! Also note that a great accompaniment to your entrees is their coconut rice. It's subtle sweetness and light creaminess pairs well to any other dishes!
One more tip, fellas- 1:30 to around 4pm is the least busy slot of the day. Plenty of seats waiting for you to fill in! -
Review from Melody K.
Antioch, CA
9/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here with my husband for a date night. He loves asian food and wanted to try a different facet. We read a number of the reviews of this place and decided we needed to give it a try.
We were seated about as soon as we got there and from what I had read, we got lucky and did not have to wait in the line that was starting to form as we were seated.
The waitress was very prompt and got to us right away with our drink request. We then ordered...I chose the Tea Leaf Salad that I read so much about and he ordered the Sesame Chicken and we split them. The presentation of the salad is beautiful and if you have not been here before, they will point out all the ingredients. The only downside is that the restaurant is a bit loud and we could not hear what they were so instead just nodded our heads as if we "understood". After a few bites, I had wished I had ordered my husband's meal and he was very glad that he did not order mine. I ate quite a bit of it so that it did not go to waste and he was very kind to give me extra pieces of chicken...mostly out of pitty, LOL!!
Service is spot on here. Everyone works together....there is no attitude of "thats not my table.' Everyone refills water, picks up plates and brings out meals which benefits us, their guests.
If I come here again, I am most definately getting the Sesame Chicken or just let my husband order....LOL!! -
Review from John Paul P.
San Jose, CA
10/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
After a nice afternoon of tennis in the park at Alameda, we were hungry! Decided to try something different so burmese food was suggested. After miraculously finding street parking a block away by the school, we arrived and saw a decent line on a Saturday night. The nice thing about putting your name on a list here is that you also leave your number, allowing for wandering around locally (there is a fun toy store nearby)
The wait was only about half an hour, there were decent amount of seats ranging from at the bar to small tables for two. The atmosphere is lively yet elegant.
Everyone said to get the tea leaf salad, and they mix it table side for you. Apparently these are fermented tea leaves direct from Burma. The taste is complex with a mixture of textures and tastes, but not the most amazing salad I ever had or anything. Actually the rainbow salad looked more appealing after the fact.
Samusas were tasty, good crust and crunch to them, with a creamy potato-y filling that was fairly delicious. Didn't feel too oily. The noodles had a decent chewy texture to them, tasted a little like indian tikka masala with the tomato-y creaminess. Not bad. Coconut rice was pretty tasty, simple yet delicious. Worth getting as a side.
For dessert, I forget the actual name but it was coconut ice cream with mixed fruit (bananas and strawberries) over the platha ("thousand" layer bread/pastry). That was absolutely delicious. The platha reminds me of baklava but oh so flaky and chewy.
Overall a delicious meal. The server was nice and was wonderful taking time going through the menu and offering suggestions. Water doesn't get refilled as fast as other places, but they are attentive enough. The ginger lemonade was a nice touch. Worth checking out once for the salads! -
Review from Samantha W.
Martinez, CA
10/13/2011
I went here with a group from work and we tried over half the stuff on the menu. We ate family style, and I have never tried so many different dishes in one night. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was causal. The staff was very attentive and friendly.
The only downside was there was a lot of people in there and it was getting sort of hot. By that time though we were ready to go. The prices were reasonable and I would return next time I'm in the area. I hear that the one in SF has a larger menu, so I might have to go there :) -
Review from Ezra B.
Alameda, CA
12/12/2011
I couldn't stand this place from the moment I sat down. Rip off prices for midget portions of food. Cramped eating environment with the oblivious liberal types in every direction. As soon as I got my food down I could feel the runs starting to kick in. Had to spend half the evening on the toilet with poop cramps. To top it off, my clothes smelled like their stinky food and had to be washed.
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Review from Kathleen L.
Alameda, CA
1/1/2012
i've never tried burmese food before but there's a first time for everything right?
so my friend and i decided to go there for dinner at 5 and right after we sat down, people start pouring in and the place was full before 5:30.
there was a lot of selection on the menu and i tried the tea leaf salad ($11) which looked pretty interesting and it was recommended on food network so it HAS to be good. the salad looked really beautiful when the waitress put it down on my table and after she finished tossing all the ingredients together, i took a taste. i expected it to be amazing but it was just decent for me. maybe because i wasn't such a big fan for salads...
i went to the one in oakland too and got the egg curry and coconut rice. i LOVED the coconut rice but the egg curry was too salty for me but it was still good though. i also got the lychee and mint shake ($5) and i really liked that! delicious!
overall, this place is good and i would definitely come back to try other things! -
Review from sandyann g.
Livermore, CA
What could I possibly say that hasn't already been said in the previous 600 plus reviews? My first foray into Burmese food was a success. The lunch of Tea Leaf Salad and Veggie Samusa Soups was just right. One of the wonderful samusa balls in the soup was just like a falafel. What a nice surprise.
I'll definitely back and I would come here more often it it weren't on Park street and 'park'ing not so difficult. Just remember to keep your group small at no more than four with two being optimum. -
Review from Christy S.
Walnut Creek, CA
12/30/2011
So many amazing flavors! A friend recently introduced me to Burma SuperStar and every dish we shared was delicious. My favorites are the Spicy Chicken and Fresh Basil, Eggplant and Shrimp and the Fiery Beef Tofu...for not being a huge tofu fan, it was excellent. I could try every dish on the menu and would bet they are all just as good. I went back a few weeks later and to no surprise, it was once again, amazing! Although the restaurant is not that big, they do a great job and very friendly. Line was out the door. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Review from Hello K.
Fremont, CA
Updated - 9/21/2011
Returned today for lunch and was happy to see they now have lunch entrees at a reduced price! They also have a salad/soup combo for only $10.
I had the mango chicken lunch entree that came with jasmine rice. My meal was delicious-perfect portion and tasty!
Friendly and attentive service-definitely returning for more lunch dates!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/15/2010
Haven't been here for awhile but returned tonight for dinner and really enjoyed my meal!
My favorite… Read more »
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Review from Chris B.
Fremont, CA
10/21/2011
OVERRATED, 3 star at MOST. But I'm going to give them 2 stars because of their shitty reservation system. We almost lost our table to some douchebag who was posing as us over at the bar. You write down your name and phone number on this sheet... everyone can see it and read it. When it's your turn, they don't call the number, they just call out your name. This dick goes and jumps up after they call my name. He pretends he's us and starts walking towards the table, when my lady catches the problem and tells the hostess that it's us.. not this guy. They still ended up seating him right after us though.. before everyone else who was there before him.
We ordered the salad which was dumb.. Just tasted like nuts, lady took the lemon used for it so I couldn't add any more. You get no other dressing.. so at least leave me that lemon! I call BS too, there is no way that they go all the way to Burma to pick the tea leaves. I'm sure that it's shipped to them but it's not personally delivered by them as they claim.
The garlic noodles were ok, not great. Sesame beef was good, tasted like chinese food though.
It was my first time trying mango lassie, tasted like mango smoothie almost.
$44 something for two dinners, salad and a mango lassie... Overrated -
Review from Caroline L.
San Francisco, CA
10/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had heard so much about this place (well, actually about the SF location) that I was worried it might not live up to the hype. Well, I am happy to report that it was just as good as I was hoping!!
My boyfriend and I got the tea leaf salad (of course) and the sesame chicken to share, with the coconut rice. He wasn't super hungry and I was moderately hungry, so we figured that would be enough. It ended up being the perfect amount of food. I thought the salad could have been bigger (although maybe that was just my greediness because it was SO GOOD) but the sesame chicken was plenty big and the coconut rice helped fill our bellies as well. Not to mention the thai iced tea with all that half & half. Anyway.
I am so super impressed, and if we ever move to Alameda I might seriously consider getting this salad on like a daily basis. ;)
We didn't get to try dessert because we were too full, and there were lots of other dishes that I wanted to try next time.
Parking wasn't too bad (then again, I'm comparing it to SF!). We parked maybe 3 blocks away and then just walked down Park St. (ha, no pun intended!).
Service was just fine. They were a little slow to come up and take our order but she apologized and thanked us for waiting, so I figured maybe just a bunch of people were trying to order at the same time. Also, the waiter brought out the salad and explained what each ingredient was and then mixed it for us right at the table, which was a nice touch.
We are definite fans and will be back!! -
Review from Mitty C.
Fremont, CA
Delicious.
You know a business has some tasty food when yelpers are raving so much about it, and when the photos that are posted make your mouth drool.
I went here for a business lunch with an old friend. I am going to start off to say that the ambiance wasn't what I was expecting. As in, there are huge clear glass windows to let in plenty of natural light, and the decor seems very modern as does the feel of restaurant itself. I was expecting a little bit more of a restaurant infused with traditional Burmese culture decorations, but that was just how I had originally thought of the place in my head. (This part had no effect on my rating of this restaurant. The food is good. Read on. :) Just thought I'd mention the tid bit about the ambiance in case anyone else was thinking along those lines.)
We started off with the tea leaf salad, which was recommended to us by friends and yelpers. It came unmixed, segregated by ingredients. The waiter--who I believe was the manager on call at the time--came over and actually described to us the salad's different parts, after finding out it was our first time at the restaurant. Then he mixed it for us; it was good. You know, I had my doubts about tea leaves and some of the ingredients mixing together, but there was really a crunchy, tangy, sweet, and very distinct taste to it that made the salad worthwhile and delicious; just the perfect amount of flavor to start off the meal.
We each had our own entree; I ended up going for the mango chicken with coconut rice. Both the entree and the flavored rice sung to my tastebuds and my stomach. Truthfully, I can't really see how the mango chicken and coconut rice that was served is any different from Thai food, but I've never really had Burmese before so I didn't really have a comparison other than Thai. Either way, it was tasty!
Will definitely be back another time. :) -
Review from Isabella M.
San Mateo, CA
10/14/2011
Food is good here, but the unquenchable thirst I felt post-meal keeps me from giving any more than three stars. By thirst I mean, I drank so much water I felt completely bloated but I STILL wanted to drink more... which was really uncomfortable. :(
Sesame beef and Nan Gyi Dok are favorites. The garlic chili shrimp was overly salty and might have been the culprit for the thirst. I would skip the garlic noodles. The tea leaf salad everyone raves about is interesting and has good flavors but it's too nutty for my taste.
Parking sucks around Park. -
Review from Candy C.
Fremont, CA
7/26/2011
I came here with my mom and three kids and WE absolutely LOVED THE FOOD! The Tea Leaf Salad was a must try and we were not disappointed. I, too, will rave about how delicious it is. It is every bit as yummy as everyone says it is. We ordered the Mango Chicken since the kids love mangos and chicken so together they enjoyed this scrumptious dish. We ordered an extra scoop of the coconut rice and we devoured the entire meal!
Can't wait to bring my husband here. yumm yumm yummm!!!!! -
Review from rosylen m.
Oakland, CA
9/16/2011
It really is all about the tea leaf salad.
I've been eating here or taking out since my stay on this little island and I have to say the tea leaf salad is my favorite salad in the entire world ever! I can't go there without ordering it. There is lots of crunch and flavors and textures going on in this salad and I am never disappointed. I was on a salt & pepper calamari binge for a while, but tonight's version was lackluster. That won't stop me from coming back for the tea leaf salad. There is something about it that is just so damn satisfying to me.
I ordered a lychee mojito which was okay except there were so many dregs (lychees and mint leaves) that my straw kept getting plugged up. Kind of annoying as a drink should be drinkable as opposed to edible in this humble girl's opinion.
Tea leaf salad. Seriously. I love it. -
Review from Susan D.
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Kid is always telling me about these great places to eat, and I always have good intentions....But yesterday I finally got another wish granted by the foodie fairy and a chance to taste some heavenly eats. I only got to try a few dishes so I hope to be back soon and try other items on the menu. I did partake in a Rainbow salad I shared with the kidlet. They bring the salad of noodles, veggies and spices all separate and the server explains all the ingredients and then tosses them for you. Spicy and fresh it's a good starter. Then because my child is a creature of habit she wanted sesame chicken with garlic noodles. The sesame chicken was crisp and gooey delicious with the nice sweet sticky sauce, which complimented nicely with the chicken dish. There were so many things on the menu that sounded great it would be nice to bring a bigger group that us two, so we could try multiple dishes. Oh well it was worth the couple we had and I'll be back for more.
