We came to satisfy our craving for tea leaf salad. It was one of the best in SF! We were pleasantly surprised with the Miso Cod that melts in your mouth and tasty Tamarind shrimp, paired with roasted cauliflower quinoa (the best side dish)! Very socially distanced from other tables and service was efficient and quick. We can't wait to go back. read more

B Star - Spicy Tamarind Chili Shrimp - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing food and service! Do yourself a favor and get their pumpkin squash soup and firecracker cauliflower! Delish!!!

B Star Bar makes a good fusion brunch. The pork tocino with garlic fried rice (a FIlipino-fusion dish with grilled jerk pork, fried egg, and cherry tomatoes) is my favorite (but oily), and the duck hash quesadilla with brussels sprouts and a fried egg is delicious too. Their famous tea leaf salad is also available during brunch. The hijiki tofu scramble sounds like a good option to try one of these days, too. Service is friendly. I don't recommend the banana shake with yogurt, dates, cinnamon, and honey. I've made plenty of banana shakes myself but was curious about the dates so I ordered theirs. I couldn't taste the dates and the smoothie itself was frothy and airy (bananas weren't ripe enough and/or too much milk). I've sat in the back patio for brunch before, and it was a terrible experience with flies landing on us and children's screams echoing through the room. We requested to sit in the window booth when we arrived, but the server said the section was closed and led us to the back patio. When we left, we saw that they ended seating people in the front section. read more

B Star - Pork tocino garlic fried rice at brunch - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is my favorite Burmese restaurant out of the ones of tried. I have been to Burma Superstar (sister restaurant), Mandalay and Burma Cafe. Metered street parking is always fairly easy to find but free street parking is not. I have come here for brunch twice and there was no wait both times which is a rarity in San Francisco. I ordered the Pork Tocino both times because it is my favorite dish. I'm also a huge fan of the B Sprouts which remind me of the Brussel Sprouts at Uchi in Houston. The Tea Leaf salad was also great and I think it's the same recipe as the one at Burma Superstar because I couldn't taste any difference. Highly recommend coming here for brunch if you ever get a chance! read more

B Star - Burmese breakfast - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would highly recommend b star for holding an event. They have a wonderful back area that fit 24 people with plenty of space to mingle. It is enclosed and heated. I worked with Shannon who helped create a customized menu for our group. The food came out promptly, hot, and delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

With an anticipated 30-minute wait for lunch at Burma Superstar we wandered up to B Star. What a delightful surprise to find so many Burmese options and other Asian infused dishes. The ginger lemonade is exceptionally fresh and delicious- I could sip this all day long! We had the sesame chicken (a bit too sweet) and the fantastic salmon Ochazuke. Service was hectic and we had to ask 3 times about the status as others who came long after us were already being served. Definitely a return destination! read more

Not the most welcoming staff. No manners were used. No eye contact. No acknowledgment of thank yous. That's all fine, I can get past that. One of my death row last meals would be longanisa and garlic rice. The best thing about longanisa is how juicy and meaty it is and it is cooked a certain way to ensure done-ness, get caramelization on the outside while remaining succulent. This place straight up sliced the sausages in half and griddled them until dark dark brown leaving me with an extremely dry and crumbly sausage and sad excuse for my favorite longanisa. I've had it here years ago and I recall it being OK at best (it was whole and not sliced back the ) but I thought I'd give it another shot being that so much time had passed. Obviously it wasn't my favorite, again. Maybe I need to try something else if I ever return, but it bums me out real hard knowing that longanisa is hard to come by out here in the avenues and the only one I can get, doesn't know how to cook it. read more

What a misnomer. I give B star an A star, five star rating for being one of my go to weekend brunch spots in SF. Why? B Star is an A Star for time management. As compared with the draconian long waits at other weekend brunch spots (especially dim sum restaurants), for some odd reason, I've never had to wait here. B Star is an A Star for affordable luxurious eats. This isn't the overly pretentious 4 pieces of sliced fish for $80. I'm talking about the comfort of Salmon ochazuke with a twist of seared rice and kajiki. Or Chicken congee. But with peanuts and mushrooms. All for the price of less than $15, a steal in San Francisco. B Star is an A Star for service delivered with a smile - a place one need not worry about getting a death stare for being a party of one. Or a party of 8. I've been there in both situations. B Star is an A Star for convenient location. Because after you get your weekend brunch fill, you can also get your boba fill. Parking is less of an issue here than in downtown prime. B Star is an A Star whenever Burma Superstar is not so much a Superstar and you've promised your friends from out of town some legit Burmese food. It's always been there. Thank you B Star for being an all star, rock star, star of all starry brunches in SF. read more

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Came here for dinner, and I think brunch was better. I was first of all disappointed that they no longer have the pork belly on the menu, as I had come here planning to order that dish after reading the great reviews on Yelp! Instead I ordered the pork rice bowl ($14), which I was surprised to find is basically a large bowl of congee. The pork was pretty good but I wish there were more of it. Some of the other toppings were pretty average, like the preserved egg, green onion, and dried meat. They also put in a ton of sliced ginger which was too strong, and some chili oil that made everything pretty spicy. Overall I thought the food was okay, but a bit expensive for the value. read more

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Almost as good as Burma Superstar but way easier to get into. Tea leaf salad is always a winner. The special noodle dish is delicious as well. Definitely a place I will continue to frequent. read more

A great choice for those who don't want to wait in long lines -- be sure to make reservations using the Yelp Reservation system! Matcha Iced Tea with Coconut - I would pass on this in the future since the coconut flavor is minimal and the drink comes with majority ice for $4. B Sprouts - This is a must. A crunchy treat to surely turn all non-veggie believers into lovers of brussels. Salt and Pepper Calamari - This is a huge portion of fried calamari. I wasn't a fan of it and the chili pepper and basil didn't shine through, but you do get a bang for your buck. Tea Leaf Salad - Would definitely order this again. Has everything you'd expect. Fiery Basil Tofu - This was alright. The string beans were still crisp and the sauce was a bit sweet for my taste. Tamarind Chili Shrimp - The best main course item we ordered. Full of garlic chili tamarind flavors. Pumpkin and Tofu Curry - I loved the pumpkin in this curry. The tofu was forgettable and the curry flavor was minimal, but would still order again for that pumpkin! Coconut Rice - For an extra $3, there was no trace of coconut flavoring and tasted like plain rice to us. read more

Updating the review based on the prompt response I received from the manager. She was not only apologetic about the experience we had, she explained how she intends to address it so other customers don't experience the same going forward. We will definitely give them another try and share our experience when we try them. ------ Had a terrible experience today. They put us on the wait list and after making us wait for more than half an hour, the hostess simply said, we don't seat guests after 8 pm so we can't give you a table! We had two kids in our party and we had told the hostess about the kids when she put our names on the list. The worst was that they had our contact information and could have called to let us know if their situation earlier but no one bothered to call or tell us while we were waiting. It was only when we went back to the front desk to check the status that she told us that they can't seat us!!! How ridiculous!? The kids were hungry and we could have gone somewhere else had they informed us earlier. For a place that is in hospitality business, this was a pathetic experience!! read more

I actually haven't had too much Burmese food in the past but I love southeast Asian food in general so when our friends suggested this place, and talked non stop about the tea leaf salad we had to give it a try! We made a reservation for 6 via yelp. I highly recommend a reservation because the lines can get pretty crazy. We ordered a ton of food to share amongst all of us so we got to try a variety of things. We tried: Tea leaf salad Garlic noodles with chicken Tamarind shrimp Kau soi Duck skin fried rice Lamb curry Roti 2 large orders of the tea leaf salad Jook with shredded pork I'm preggos at the moment so I couldn't try the sangria but it looked amazing. My table ordered two pitchers and it came with all this fruit. My favorites were the tea leaf salad, the duck skin fried rice, and the kau soi. If you're there with a group, I highly recommend just ordering a bunch of stuff so you can sample some of each! I couldn't get a ton of pix because we were way too ravenous but we'll def be back all the time! read more

B Star - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I decided to try this restaurant based on a suggestion from a friend. The atmosphere is casual and the service was attentive. The food was overall pretty good. I had the tea leaf salad which is very popular. It was good but I wish it had fewer nuts and more greens - just a personal preference. The spring rolls with peanut sauce were excellent and the brussel sprouts were crispy and tasty but they were quite oily so not very healthy. We only had vegetarian dishes but were pleased with the food. The cocktails are made with suji. They are pretty good although do NOT compare to a proper lychee martini. Overall, a nice casual dining experience with some teasty dishes and nice waiters. read more

I've been to B Star and now I can say I've been to B Star Bar. The service was a little iffy but we it was crowded and we have a big group. The amazing food makes up for any mistakes. We got a ton of different apps and plates to share. They're known for the Tea Leaf Salad which is divine. If I could make that at home I would all the time. The B Sprouts are another star to try. For my main meal I got the Fiery Basil Chicken. A great all-around dish if you don't know what you want. You really can't go wrong here. They have a decent selection of adult beverages. Most of them are fusion cocktails but I went with the sake flight. The presentation was fun and it was a treat if you're into Sake. If any other B Stars pop up I'll have to visit to keep up the tradition. Maybe next we''ll get a B Star Car? Or Rawr? read more

This place is awesome! It's one of three Burmese restaurants by these owners in SF, and this one seems to be the easiest to get a table. The rainbow salad is a no-brainer. I'm also a huge fan of the pork pumpkin stew...be sure to get some coconut rice to pour the stew over. Delicious! Go hungry...order everything. Oh, and the drinks ain't bad either. read more

Delicious rainbow salad. Delicious garlic noodles with tofu. Delicious crispy veggie rolls. Friendly service. I'll be happy to go back next time I'm anywhere near Clement St. read more

Always so kind whenever I visit. I tried their cold soba noodle with salmon dish. My friend got the ochazuke which is something I don't see often at other restaurants. We also ordered sake. Their menu is variety of Asian themes cuisines. Overall I like the vibe too:) read more

I used to love this place, but after my last experience I don't know that I'll go back. For some reason the B Sprouts and Samusa Soup (which are usually amazing) didn't taste that great, which just could have been due to an off-night. The real kicker is that my friend ordered the Thai Pot Pie and when it came out, she spit out the first bite saying it tasted horrible. Upon further inspection, it had visible mold inside it. I didn't believe her at first, but looked for myself and it was unmistakable. We immediately told the staff, who took the uneaten dish away. The manager apologized and let us know they would comp the dish. I appreciate the confirmation, but it's not really "comping" something when it never should have been put on the table and could have made her ill. It's not that she was being picky or just didn't like the taste. It had MOLD in it. There were no other comps offered, which of course isn't required, but would be a nice courtesy when you accidentally serve someone a moldy dish. Sad to say that after many years of patronage, it might be the end of an era for me and B Star. Hope others are able to enjoy mold-free dishes at the restaurant. read more

We ordered the tea leaf salad, firecracker cauliflower, and basil chili tofu w/ coconut rice and everything was delicious! It was all flavorful and fresh and the basil chili tofu had an especially wonderful smoked taste. The only critique is that none of it was very spicy. We were expecting the firecracker cauliflower to be spicy + sweet but it was just savory and sweet. The ginger cocktail, on the other hand, definitely had a kick! Our orders were taken quickly and the food was brought out fast and steaming hot. Good portions for sharing --the 3 items above were plenty for two hungry people. We sat outside comfortably since the outdoor seating area was inviting, semi-enclosed, and had heaters. Definitely suitable for date night. Can't wait to go back! read more

Thank you, SF, for having a Burmese food scene. Since first trying Burmese food I've been in love, but haven't been able to find it in my Midwestern hometown. I went to B Star with my work team, and let me tell you - if you can go with a group of friends willing to share this is the way to go. You're going to want to try everything you see, and this way you more or less can. We started off with B Sprouts, the Platha Dipper, and the Tea Leaf Salad. Ten out of ten on all fronts. The group enjoyed the Tea Leaf Salad so much (including the table-side preparation) that we ordered another round. We ordered ours with the fish sauce and dried shrimp on the side for the vegan in our party, and I enjoyed it vegan-style as well (shrimp is not my thing). For my main course I went with the Fiery Basil Chicken and a side of Coconut Rice. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the blend of flavors was perfect. There was enough for at least two people or a delicious lunch the next day. Shoutout to the coconut rice that may have been the best I've ever had. I was super full but couldn't stop shoveling it into my face. No regrets. There were only two things that I would have improved upon: my drink and the coordination for groups. I can't remember the name of my drink, but it was a champagne and ginger concoction that drank extremely bitter. It needed a balance of flavors or something to brighten it up. The other small issue was we were crammed a table that was too small for our party's reservation. We made it work, but it was very cramped and required some creative arranging. There were also some hiccups in wrong items being delivered to our table and other things going missing. Not a huge deal overall - the good far outweighed the hiccups - and our party left very full and very happy. read more

This spot pleasantly surprised me with the serving sizes! The food tastes good and the staff was all nice. The pumpkin curry was my favorite item! The outdoor dining area is pretty nice too, not loud from the street and is an overall cute environment read more

Had brunch on Sunday morning and the service was good. I ordered the longanese bowl which was bland until I asked for chili oil. The ambiance was cool and the vibe was nice. Next time I'm in the City I will return. read more

B Star - Longanese bowl with egg and fried rice - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for a late lunch started off with: Appetizers: Platha dipper Schezuan Salt & pepper fries Drinks: Lychee ice tea (ask for honey) Mint lychee smoothie Main dish: Shrimp & pork won ton soup Platther ranch braised ox tail Dessert: Black rice pudding Service was excellent because both servers were very attentive and helpful. Will I be coming back? Oh hell yes! I can't wait to try other items on the menu. The food was melt in your mouth, lip smacking, finger licking, delectable, succulent, scrumptious, exquisite, delightfully pleasing to my palette, freaking divine =) read more

O my god such deliciousness! Fusion. Interesting mixes and ingredients you may not have tried before-- like pumpkin. Pumpkin curry was delicious! And rice plates as well. You can smell it you can taste it. Then I feel so happy that I made my way here. Personal opinion, I like it more than BurmaSuperstar, with less of a wait too! Try the drinks too! read more

My friend, a resident of SF, wanted to eat dinner at Burma Star, but we were directed to B Star (sister store) because of the shorter wait time. BUT I'm so glad we came here instead of waiting 1 hour+ at Burma Star! B Star has a modern but cozy feel to it, since it's tucked away between a couple of random galleries/stores in Inner Richmond. Pricing is what I had some trouble with--their beer is average at $6 a pint, but their entrees were a little to crazy for this non-city-dweller. As a non-resident of SF, I had a hard time trying to pick what to get...either the Green Plate or the Basil Chili Tofu. Being pescatarian, I narrowed my choices down to these two. Our server saved the day by helping me choose the Basil Tofu dish, since I wanted something a little heavier than greens and a health plate. GREAT CHOICE because I loved the spicyness of the Basil Tofu and I even took some home and had it for dinner the next day. My friend was very satisfied with the Tea Leaf Salad (it looked a little different from the TLS's I've had in the past though). I love the cozy ambiance here though. I would definitely come back here with a close friend or even for date night. We sat at the only front window seat which looks out at the passerbys. Service was no-fuss and polite, but nothing special. I wonder what Burmese Superstar is like...but B Star is enough to satisfy my Burmese cravings. read more

B Star - Tea leaf salad! - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love Burma Superstar but I went to B star the other night with some friends and we all commented that the tea leaf salad was just lacking a bit. I wasn't stunned by the food like I've been in the past. But the service was really friendly and wonderful and it was nice to eat outside in their warm Parklet read more

Went to Burma Superstar but they were too busy so the hostess suggested their sister restaurant, B Star. We were seated quickly, and the service was fantastic. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the B Sprouts and Sesame Chicken. 10/10 will be back again read more

Went to B star for restaurant week. Portions are very generous. It has a modern vibe and can be busy for brunch 10am-3pm on weekends. Mango mimosas are a must try. The thai iced tea is not well strained but tastes fine. I love that the tea leaf salad has jalapeños. It adds a nice kick. The coconut curry noodles and egg in it was a little overcooked but flavor profile is good. Adding a squeeze of lemon makes all the difference. read more

B Star - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Not sure what's happening but I got here at 11:00 and order two tea leaf salads to go and 30 minutes later it still was not ready. So frustrating. And there wasn't any other customers, so this can be very frustrating. read more

Always a great meal, good portion sizes and very friendly staff. There is outdoor dining, which is dog friendly, and our pup is always brought a water bowl. We go for lunch and dinner regularly, a neighborhood gem in the Inner Richmond. read more

Was looking for a place to eat while walking through the farmers market on a Sunday. There was no wait for inside or outside, so my family decided to give it a go. The menu looked creative and flavorful. Our dishes were yummy but not very hot. The server was very nice but the service was very slow even though it was not busy. Was worth a try and no regrets. Don't think I will be back though, unfortunately. read more

Really hate to write such a poor review for what was one of my favorite restaurants but my lunch yesterday was an absolute letdown. I've been coming here ever since I moved to SF 7 years and have had countless meals (bday brunches, dinner, takeout, etc) and have never had a bad meal. My friend and I came here yesterday after going to the Farmers Market to grab some lunch. We ordered a tea leaf salad, two soups and the fresh spring rolls. The food came out within less than 5 minutes of ordering which was a bit surprising. Nothing tasted fresh and looked/tasted different than previous visits. The fresh rolls tasted like they've been pre-made and sitting in the fridge for days- I couldn't even chew through the rice paper, the veggies tasted off and I didn't taste any peanut in the peanut sauce. The soups were bordering on cold and the potatoes were too hard to bite through. The salad was slightly better but consisted mostly of romaine with few toppings. Both my friend and I were incredibly disappointed in our lunch and regretted spending so much on a lunch that was that bad. I know restaurants are recovering from losses due to COVID and maybe they were having an off day but I would hope they wouldn't let the quality of their food drop that much. I don't want to rid them off completely but will likely not be coming back to this location for a while, unfortunately. I do love their sister restaurant, Burma Love, and will continue supporting them. read more

Burmese food is my weakness whenever I visit San Francisco, so when our friends suggested B Star I was beyond elated! We had a cute table for four right by the front entrance window and our friend ordered multiple dishes for us to enjoy family style. Basically everything we ate had me cooing over the flavors and I wanted to lick the sauces off of every single plate. Faves were B Sprouts, the Palatha Dipper (the curry dip is dreamy) and all the curries we had. I literally did not have a bad dish the entire evening. Service was friendly, restaurant was clean and metered parking in the area was easy to find. I'll definitely be back for more meals at B Star Bar! read more

Service and food were exceptional! Came for their Dine SF menu and it did not disappoint- all of their star/most popular dishes were available: tea leaf salad, veggie samusas, and laksa were my favorites!! Reservations were available on yelp and we did not have to wait...will be coming back! read more

Are you a hardcore carnivore and like to say "F salad" and things along those lines? Well, try some Tea Leaf Salad and be amazed by the flavors you can get from some well-dressed vegetables! You may convert to be more omnivorous. Yes, this place is often compared to Burma Superstar and you might have even ended up here because the wait at said joint was too long. Alas, you will have a good meal here and not feel like a slob because the food is relatively healthy! They need a B Star Bar everywhere when you don't want to feel fat. read more

I love that live waitilist here!! + you can make reservations ahead of time very easily on Yelp. I made a reservation ahead of time and didn't have to wait - but of course... the food was amazing. This is actually not a bar/bar-like setting, it's a regular restaurant. We ordered the naan-like bread with curry, a noodle and rice dish. Stuffed to the brim. The waitresses will give you good recs if you'd like but honestly can't go wrong. read more

Placed online order. Got text to pick up and then got text stating order cancelled and reimbursement will take upto 3 days. Called and was told the restaurant is not responsible since it is third party system. Never going to order from them again. read more

I've been here twice in three years, each time something is just a little off. My first trip, they cooked my friends pot pie with the parchment paper still inside. My most recent trip I found the fried cauliflower to have batter not cooked all the way through. Generally great flavor, nice service, awesome location. Just wish they'd tie up the loose ends. read more

There's a reason I keep coming back to this restaurant: it's amazing on every level. Had lunch there today for restaurant week and the service/food was incredible. I had the tea leaf salad and the salmon donburi, and it was quite possibly the best salmon I've ever had. Every bite was divine, and completely satisfying. All the flavors came together so beautifully, I was just marveling at every bite. One of the most impressive aspects of B Star is their consistency. The food is SO reliably good, and every time I eat there I know it will be a wonderful experience. The staff there are all so kind, and take such good care of their customers. Bravo to all who make this place so special! read more