I had heard good things about B Star so I figured I'd give it a shot, and honestly, it lived up to the hype! We went on a Thursday evening at roughly 6PM and was seated right away on the beautiful outdoor patio. There was so many meal options that all looked amazing, but I settled on the miso cod on garlic noodles (copying my friend's order). Overall, my meal was super delicious and the service was quick and friendly. A quick word of warning: we got a pitcher of margaritas and we definitely got our money's worth with the alcohol content (but we couldn't even tell since it tasted like lemonade!). I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes!!! read more

B Star - Miso Cod on garlic noodles - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

YUM! After a very disappointing (and pricey) dinner the previous night, I just wanted something that would hit the spot at a reasonable price. Burma Superstar has been on my list for the longest time, but the wait was pretty long, so we came to B Star Bar, which is down the street. We were seated immediately. Since we came for lunch on a weekday, I was able to order from the Lunch on the Run menu, which is an entree + side combo for a cheaper price. I did the Sticky Fingers (caramelized pork ribs) + Tea Leaf Salad combo, which was filling yet delicious. I will say it did take a while for the food to come, but so worth the wait! I loved the unique flavors of the Tea Leaf Salad, from the garlic to the jalapenos! This was a pretty big portion too. The Sticky Fingers were super yummy! They weren't quite as tender as I expected they would be, so it was hard to eat. At first, I used the knife but it wasn't really cutting, so then I just bit it lol. B Star Bar would have been 5 stars for sure if the pork ribs had been tender! read more

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I hate to give bad ratings but the food here was really mid. We ordered the tea leaf salad, chicken Burmese curry, laksa and longanisa with garlic rice. The tea leaf salad and chicken Burmese curry was decent but nothing out of this world. The longanisa was good (though it's pretty hard to mess this up) but the garlic rice didn't have much flavor. The laksa was creamy but lacked coconut flavor and the noodles were overly cooked. Portions were on the smaller side and definitely not worth the price. The atmosphere and service was great though. read more

B Star - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food: a mixed bag: something things look wonderful on the plate others sloppy overly sauced or over-seasoned. Service: not attentive; somewhat non responsive; very nice people in personality but I feel it may be stressful for them and they avoid being expressively frustrated. When I mentioned things I felt they were concerned and would respond: half the time they did. To their defense: I think as things got going they became understaffed. No one attending the bar as sudo manager. Only one table service person who was not available most of the time as a backup for incidental. Ambiance: the place lacks a consistency it seems like a shell in which they threw in a mess hall. The issue: the main restaurant a block away sets the expectations for B Star. It used to be a waiting place for Burmastar reservations; Sunday brunch: yet must put more thought into this outlet. I have no doubt the cooks in the back are proficient as some of the dishes do look skilled in prep. But overall they are doing it in their sleep. The love and consideration Burmastar puts into each dish is so much higher in quality and stylistic that the pan Asian approach at bay Dr while hopeful falls short. Too many tables too close together: like a mess hall. read more

Good quality, hot and tasty. The spicy items are not too spicy and everything has good unique flavors. Not everything tastes the same like some places. Service is good, quick and with a smile. They came back a couple of times to check in on us. The place was packed when we arrived for our 12:45 reservations. It is a bit noisy so difficult to have a quiet or intimate conversation. Good for families and friends, but would not be great for a romantic date read more

Very tasty food both times I visited! The tea leaf salad is especially nutty and unique, and the Laksa soup was good too. The coolest drink on the menu imo is the young coconut or the flight of cocktails in a little carrier. A bit crowded inside (and outside too). They do have heat lamps for outdoor dining and the back covered room that is technically a closed in outside space behind the kitchen. read more

We went for an early dinner and on a recommendation from tiktok. The laksa was under seasoned the the Thai curry pot pie was over seasoned. Worked out but wish they could've gotten it right the first time. The best thing was probably the samosas but $8 for 3 samosas is also very pricy already. Also pretty small serving sizes. Overall, pretty mediocre. read more

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B star never disappoints. My favorite item is the Firecracker Cauliflower. My partner, who does not like cauliflower and is a picky eater, loved this one and said it was FIRE . Other recommendations include their B Sprouts, Tea Leaf Salad, & Coconut Chicken Curry Noodles. Excited to try more items on the menu! read more

Great food and service! Every employee I've encountered is nice. Love the broken rice and egg dish, tocino Filipino breakfast, and can't go wrong with the lunch set. Kind of pricey like everywhere else in sf, but the portion is big, so my husband and I often share. read more

In July, I went back for my first visit to B Star since the pandemic. This is not the same B Star that I remember. Staff was very young, friendly and really tried their best to be helpful, but they were completely inexperienced. The dishes barely resemble what they were several years ago. The Tea Leaf Salad arrived at the table already mixed. The ingredients were not fresh but rather tasted like the salad had been prepared in the morning and refrigerated. Most dishes were extremely small even though prices have risen immensely like every restaurant in San Francisco. None of the dishes had the fresh, dynamic flavor they had in prior years. After the entrees arrived, I had to remind the staff that we ordered beer. They brought the cans and glasses to the table without opening them or serving them. While we were well treated all around, the meal was a disappointment. read more

We arrived on a Friday at 6pm without a reservation, and there were plenty of tables available. Service is very attentive, and we were given a happy hour menu with discounted drinks and appetizers. We ordered the Sticky Finger Pork Riblettes for appetizer (4/5) which came in a thick sauce. This dish is probably too filling as an appetizer for 2 people. I was only able to eat one small rib before the entrees came. Once the Miso Cod Noodles, and Duck Skin Fried Rice arrived, they tasted so good that I never went back to the ribs. Even though we ordered Medium size (instead of Large), the portions felt like a full size dish. We were pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of cod in the noodle dish. The duck skin wasn't as crispy but there was a lot of duck meat and the flavor was excellent. I'd definitely order both entrees again. read more

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I've been to B Star a few times and have always been happy with their food and service, easily 5 stars. I had been craving their crispy duck skin fried rice (usually an excellent dish) for a while, so I came back to B Star to get my fix. To my surprise, the crispy duck skin fried rice came out without any duck skin, as apparently they had run out. I was never notified when ordering or while the dish was being prepared that there was no duck skin available, which was disappointing. The dish was just OK without the duck skin, but it was definitely missing the duck skin's crispiness and flavor and did not satisfy my craving. The overall experience left a bad taste in my mouth as I was served a dish without one of its key ingredients - it's in the dish's name - without any kind of warning or compensation. read more

Unfortunately, we didn't have the best experience on a Saturday evening dining in. At the least, we were seated immediately. They have a good amount of seating, and were busy, but not too busy (seems like their sister restaurant Burma Superstar takes away a lot of the crowd). Nice ambiance, but it felt like a tight squeeze for where we were sitting; I think we were surrounded by 5 other tables, with narrow walkways for people to move around us. The restaurant was also a little too dirty (my shoes got all sticky from the bathroom floors). The main gripe is that we had bad service throughout the meal. Any interaction we had with anyone from the staff was surprisingly cold. When asking questions about the menu, the server did not seem knowledgeable or engaged when describing things to us. It was actually restaurant week, but the specific menu for it seemed like a bad value as well, since the sizes given were said to be smaller than the regular menu items, according to the server. Based on this, the restaurant week meal seemed to be less food for more money. We also had to wait maybe 10 minutes for water after being told it was coming, and was only given it when we flagged down a different server. After that weak first note, we didn't even enjoy the meal all too much. The appetizers that we got, samusas and b sprouts, were good actually, I'd recommend either of those. The samusas had a flaky crust and a subtle / well balanced flavor in the filling, with a nice side sauce. The sprouts were cooked to a perfect crisp and had added crunchy bits (mostly puffed rice) added in as well. Our main disappointment came with the entrees, for which we had our highest expectations set. The lamb curry (great reviews on Yelp) and the tea leaves salad (their signature dish), were both lackluster and didn't really have any special appeal about them. Both tasted like they were made from quality ingredients, but didn't bring any spark or notable flavors. Lamb curry might have been under salted, and the salad was kind of a mess with clashing flavors and textures that still somehow didn't leave a strong impression. On top of it all, the rice costs extra. I'd expect some to come with the curry, but the server did not mention that you had to order it separately, or even say that it cost extra. Left a bad taste, especially for $4.50, for a small amount of rice. We really wanted to like this place but they gave us all the reasons not to! read more

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I was taking a breather from the endless traveling. On a Friday evening I met up with a couple of friends while the kids are in the Teens Night at the Academy. We went ahead with two salads, the tea leaf and the rainbow. A beef and a fish. Some sort of drink. What I like about this place is that it's rather American. It's definitely American Asian food than actual Asian food. Having spent so much time on the road, especially in Asia, it's good to eat something that is not Asian but not really. I was coming out of the jetlag fog and this did the trick. I would recommend this to any of your out of town Northern European guests. It's Asian, but it's not. Nothing like this type of food screams "Welcome back to America." read more

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It seems like they converted the backyard space and built this indoor dining space instead and installed heat lamps on the ceiling. It felt warmer than inside the actual restaurant which was nice on a cold night. We ordered the Platha Dipper which is like roti and ALWAYS a good choice, tea leaf salad, duck fried rice, and kao soi. I didn't expect the duck fried rice to be spicy so I was a little sad about that since I can't eat spicy, however, the rest of the group really enjoyed it and we loved all the food! read more

Burmese fusion that spins Burmese classics in interesting new ways. Note that parking on weekends is very challenging, especially with a farmers market on Sundays. Veggie Samosa: Potato filled fried samosa in bite size form. Delicious. Pork Jook: Jook is usually a simple dish, so those looking for strong bold flavors just keep that in mind. But this warm hearty jook was exactly what I was seeking, bringing memories from childhood. The toppings were flavorful, and the pork was very good. Thai Curry Pot Pie: What a combo. Something like a Tom Kha soup that's coconut milk based and tangy, but topped with the flakiest pot pie crust. This is a fusion that totally works! Delicious. read more

B Star - Thai Curry Pot Pie - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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B Star is my all time favorite Burmese restaurant in San Francisco, and I've been to quite a few of them. I go here mostly for their Coconut Chicken Curry Noodles and Platha Dipper, but everything I've had here I've loved. The service is usually fast and helpful. I love that they participate in SF restaurant week. They are an affordable spot and you leave feeling full and satisfied. I usually sit outside in their parklet vs. inside because it can get a bit warm inside. read more

B Star - Coconut Chicken Curry Noodles - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food! We had the pre fixe lunar new year's menu that included- green tea leaf salad, spring rolls, fiery chicken, dessert.

B Star was a culinary FIVE STAR experience (the service? not so much but the food really made up for it). As a "last hurrah" dinner in San Fran, I made reservations via Yelp and we showed up around five minutes before and were immediately seated. This was a Saturday evening a little after 6 pm and the place was already PACKED with a waitlist. It's a small space with front and back eating areas. THere's also a small bar area in the middle of the space that's directly across the kitchen. Our waiter seemed a little out of it or overwhelmed, in that, he came over to apologize that we hadn't been waited on and then walked away and took care of other tables. I allowed for a few more minutes to pass after we had both decided on our drinks, apps, and entrees and then we flagged him down. I ordered a mango mule and we got the veggie samusas and butternut squash soup for apps. The soup came out first, then the drinks, and then the samusas. The soup was creamy and a had slight kick thanks to the addition of curry. It was not at all overwhelming. So rich. The samusas were crispy and filled with seasoned veggies served with a thai chili oil. I couldn't get enough. My main entree: the miso cod served over egg noodles. This dish is something I'm still thinking about and will continue to over time. The fish was flaky and seasoned just right. Honestly, my words will fail to properly describe it so I will stop and just implore you to order this if you ever find yourself at B Star. I stuffed myself silly and yet still wanted to continue eating even though I physically had no more room. Do all that you can to get yourself to B Star. It is worth it!! Just don't expect much out of the service. read more

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The flavors that come out of this kitchen are just mouth watering. This is Burma Superstar's little sister, & she is also synonymous w the words tea leaf salad. It was both common sense & genius to open an extension just a block away from the original location. Burma Superstar is so small & outrageously popular, they actually really needed another "room." The menu is essentially the same, but BS does not take reservations. B Star Bar does. Hallelujah. I'll never have to wait out in the SF cold for my samusa soup again. The stuffed paratha doesn't come w the curry dip the regular paratha does (?!), so just ask for a side. And coming here & not ordering the tea leaf salad would be like going to a coffeehouse & ordering decaffeinated herbal tea. You can, but... Service can be rather slow, but your meal makes up for it. Still a great spot. 4 stars. read more

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Nina and Eve were so lovely the other night. They were so kind and answered all my inquiries about the food. I ordered the tea leaf salad and samosa soup, it was wonderful. I highly recommend this place! read more

My goodness! I deem Clement street as part of my neighborhood since childhood, but never knew about this gem of a restaurant. It's a hole-in-the-wall diner serving delectable asian fusion dishes. I came for brunch with a friend and ordered the pork tocino with garlic rice and eggs. She had the salom oshazuke. Both were delicious and filling - perfectly matching the grean tea we paired it with. Will definitely be coming back! read more

B Star - Pork tocino = delicious! - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food, good service, and not much of a wait time either at 7:30 on a Saturday! We wanted to eat at Burma Superstar but because of the wait time, we ended up going to B Star which was an amazing experience. Solid vegan options - I got the Samusa Soup, Tea Leaf Salad, and Coconut rice, and they were all incredibly delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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Came here to meet up with some family around the holidays. Maybe the place was not as crowded due to people being out of town. The front room was packed but the back was empty and the staff was accommodating with changes to our reservations. We shared the tea leaf salad ( forgot to take a photo before we dug in) that was crunchy, fresh, spicy and delicious. A new dish for some at the table. I had the galbi-jjim-style short ribs which were falling off the bone. It came on top of parsnip mash which I thought was mashed potatoes, very smooth and creamy. Tasted my dad's crispy duck skin fried rice which was spicy but very flavorful and went well with the fried egg. It was nice to be able to hang out and talk without worrying about keeping other customers waiting since they weren't busy just before Xmas. The waitress was very friendly and they were closing up early to begin their holiday break as we left since they didn't have any more customers. Might have to try the brunch sometime since it would be a short bike ride from home. read more

B Star--or B Star Bar, as I remember it--probably isn't worth the wait, but after all these years, its fauxpetitor Burma Superstar still isn't worth the wait either, so B Star is worth the wait, at least relatively. Come for the tea-leaf salad, and ask for it vegetarian so that they don't add shrimp powder or fish sauce. It's amazing, but you already knew that. I think I've been here exactly four times, and I've never disliked the food. The service can be spotty when they're super busy, which is always, but it can also be very efficient. Their parklet looks really festive and fun, but I haven't had the pleasure yet. Soon? Who knows? read more

great seating, both indoor and outdoor options (the back is spacious!) Food was very tasty, especially love the Miso cod. read more

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Delicious food, but is more of a fusion than authentic Burmese food. It's still good. Service is ok. Not bad or exceptional.

Good food, good premixed drinks(especially the Spicy Ginger Lime Margarita), good service, good prices. What more do you want? This was my first visit but will definitely return. We've tried Burma Superstar in Oakland or Berkeley, wasn't that impressed but really enjoyed B Star. My favorite was the Riblets, Firecracker cauliflower(hardy as though it was meat) and Tamarind Chili Shrimp(large. Not shrimpy). Most food seemed spicy so keep that in mind but just the way I like it. Give her a shot if your in the area read more

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I LOVE B STAR!! I first came here years ago as a back up bc Burma Superstar was too crowded, but this has become my favorite of the 2. If you're craving Asian food with great flavor but are perhaps caught between Burmese, Japanese, Vietnamese I feel like B Star is the perfect place. (And I frequently find myself in this predicament) Some of my favorite dishes here are 1. Coconut curry tempeh noodles: counterpart to their chicken option but I think it is lighter and I love the flavorful oyster mushrooms that come with the dish! 2. Tamarind Chili Shrimp bowl: Bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked, served over coconut rice. The perfect antidote/balance to the curry noodles. 3. Miso cod with sesame noodles: don't sleep on this one! Cod is cooked perfectly and is an ample portion, on top of garlicky, spicy, sesame thick noodles. this jusy might be my fav. The dish is balanced, and albeit not traditionally Burmese, is a fusion of many other flavors. 4. BSprouts: delicious and so crispy! I've come for HH pre COVID and loved their selection of soju cocktails and their patio is lovely! But as of late, I've ordered takeout from here multiple times during the pandemic and everything is packaged well and tastes extremely fresh. One of my fav restaurants in the Richmond- 10/10 recommend. read more

One of my favorite spots for takeout. Can't go wrong with tea leaf salad and their tempeh coconut curry noodles are AMAZING. I love thick noodles and the sauce they're in has great depth of flavor. I really can't describe it so just do yourself a favor and try it! I would keep coming back for this dish alone. I've also tried their pumpkin vegetable tofu and it was so good! The chunks of pumpkin are cut into large pieces so you really get to enjoy the texture when you sink your teeth in to bite. I love that they have a separate menu on their website for vegan items - it really helps take the guess-work out of ordering food and I wish more restaurants were this thoughtful! read more

B Star - Tea Leaf Salad, Coconut Tempeh Curry Noodles, Pumpkin Vegetable Tofu - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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B Star is the sister restaurant to the more well-known Burma Superstar. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and was able to get seated immediately in the back patio area. The standout dishes I tried were the Lamb Curry w/ Rice and Thai Curry Pot Pie w/ Chicken. I also tried the Tea Leaf Salad, Garlic Noodles w/ Chicken, and Mango Lassi. Everything was flavorful and fresh, and the service was great. I recommend sharing dishes family-style to be able to get a taste of everything! read more

B Star is a pan Asian sister restaurant to popular Burma Superstar. We went for an outdoor lunch - brunch at the end of Summer 2022 during the Pandemic. Several dishes are on both menus. The food is fun and approachable, making this a standout restaurant in a neighborhood full of great food. (Chapeau, Wako, Lily) During the Covid 19 Pandemic in 2022, we visited them for outdoor dining We were trying to support local restaurants, so they can survive. Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Picks: Tea Leaf Salad ($15) GF is a classic. Nutty crunch, garlic, and a lite dressing makes this a hit. Vegetarian on request. 9/10 Rainbow Salad ($14) GFR is made with 22 ingredients. Even more interesting than the tea leaf salad. Vegetarian on request. 8.5/10 Lamb Curry ($18) GF is one of the weaker dishes. Not very robust curry but tender lamb. 7/10 Salmon Ochazuke ($17) with pan fried rice, salmon, green tea broth is a fun dish where they pour the broth tableside. A variety of textures and flavors in a simple yet complex dish. 9/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Very Good Value -Very Good Would we come back - Yes read more

I've been to B Star many times since it's opening and haven't been disappointed until I tried their Laksa for a Thursday brunch. As I've tried Laksa in other restaurants in the Bay Area as well as Singapore, I was only expecting a variation of the dish. My review is not based on authenticity but more importantly the lack of fresh ingredients. The rice noodles were soggy and unpleasant to eat. The shrimp were charred and had a mealy texture unlike a freshly cooked item. Obviously both were not cooked recently. This is not acceptable for an almost $16 entree. read more

I got this delivered for lunch and was very happy with my order!! I got the garlic noodles with chicken and it was super flavorful, decently spicy, and cooked well. The rest of the menu looks amazing so I will be back to try more! read more

Love B Star! The flavors in their cuisine are delicious & there's a good variety of options for both carnivores and vegetarians. Nice people working here too. read more

Came here once before and again for SF Restaurant Week! They had an amazing deal for lunch with a drink, appetizer, and entree for $25. I ordered the Pork Tocino Bowl with Tea Leaf salad and Thai Tea! Their drinks were good because they weren't too sweet. The tea leaf salad lived up to my expectations and was both crunchy and flavorful. I really liked the Pork Tocino bowl and felt that the meat was cooked well and had good portions. read more

B Star - Pork Tocino Bowl - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had a reservation for 3 at 12Noon. The Waitress was very accommodating and friendly, she sat us down promptly at a cozy table at the front window of the main entrance, that was really nice!. We all chose the luncheon special for $25.00. We each started with the choice of tea leaf salad which was a large portion, taste I'd give 3.5 stars. My main course was the lamb stew over coconut rice, good portion of lamb was very tasty and tender, plenty of gravy and sprinkled with slivers of ginger which had some spicy bite, 5 stars. My drink of choice was the Vietnamese Iced Coffee, 4.5 stars. The mushrooms over rice and the Salmon Don were also big hits, both 5 stars. Overall a very enjoyable lunch and we'll be back for sure!!! read more

Delicious food, kind and careful staff, and great outdoor seating. I have great sadness that their potato croquette was taken off the menu. :( A wonderful place for lunch or brunch, with a delicious pan-Asian menu and fast attentive service. read more

We visited this restaurant during SF Restaurant Week and because our last visit was over 10 years ago. Though the waitress was extremely friendly and accommodating, the quality of the food has gone downhill a lot. While both the tea leaf salad and dipper met expectations, the two main entrees were a huge disappointment. - Burmese lamb curry The Lamb was tough and the red curry was too thick, yet lacked good curry flavor. The portion of lamb was small because the lamb/potatoes were close to a 1:1 ratio. - Pumpkin pork ginger stew I wouldn't call this dish a stew because the yellow curry-like sauce was way too thick to be considered a stew. The pork was dry and not memorable. If the idea of SF Restaurant Week was to attract customers to the restaurant, it failed miserably. We definitely will not recommend it to friends and family. read more

Ordered takeout from them during SF restaurant week 2020 and scored the best deal! We had options for 1 appetizer and 1 entree all for only $15. I ordered the curry noodles and my friends ordered the garlic rice and kimchi fried rice as the entree and we all ordered the tea leaf salad as the appetizer and the portions were HUGE. The quality of the food was a bit underwhelming but understandable since it was take out - i'm sure the dine in experience would be much better quality. Overall, for the price and amount of food it was a great deal. Can't wait to check them out again after COVID to dine in and get the full experience! read more

B Star - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California