Come here if you're craving delicious Burmese food but don't want to endure the long wait two blocks away at the sister restaurant, Burma Superstar. I walked in around 6:30pm last Saturday with two friends and a small dog. We were seated right away in the dog-friendly outdoor seating area, and the staff even handed out a complimentary brown bag filled with doggie treats! Here's what my group ordered, which was just the right amount to fill up 3 hungry adults: - Platha dipper (5/5): We loved this appetizer! The flatbread was perfectly crispy and flaky. The yellow curry dipping sauce was so tasty that we made sure not a single droplet of curry was left on the plate. - Medium tea leaf salad (4/5): This was not quite mind blowing as it was hyped up to be on the menu, but it was nevertheless refreshing and tasty! - Medium lamb curry (4.5/5): Delicious! The curry was packed with flavor. - Medium miso cod (5/5): The cod was very tender and almost melts in your mouth. I also loved the flavor of the noodles, especially with a slight kick to it. - Coconut rice (4.5/5): This paired very well with the lamb curry. Having been to both Burma Superstar and here now, I'd definitely pick B Star over its sister restaurant because the menu here is a bit more extensive/diverse, and there's usually no line. I can't wait to come back to try some more dishes! read more

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Had to wait 3 hours to get food after ordering delivery. Called the restaurant multiple times, was told only 15-20 more minutes for over an hour. Manager on the phone was dismissive and did little to remedy the situation. read more

Super disappointed, never will come back, girls are inattentive, I was waiting for to go order more than 1 hour. No customer service skills. Do not recommend anyone to come read more

I love how Richmond and SF is filled with really hip and delicious Burmese/Southeast Asian food! Joints such as B Star and Burma Superstar really make Richmond district such a cool place to visit. Food here was nothing short of spectacular. While their menu seems a bit disparate with foods from different cuisines (think Indian, Thai, Malay, Indo + Burmese fusion), there are nuggets of Burmese gems to be found. Their Laksa is a twist on the traditionally Malay/Indo dish with a thicker coconut orange curry broth that is spicier and tangier than their traditional cousin. Platha is a twist on a roti with a thicker, aromatic bread compared to its close Indian cousin, and the coconut curry was super delicious! I also got their viet coffee which was interesting as it was served with condensed milk not mixed on the bottom and separate from the coffee itself. While it was hard to make a homogenous mixture from these two components, it did make the coffee less sweet and less overpowered by sugar - to my liking. This place does get crowded. We were here at 1pm Tuesday during the height of lunch service, and was surprisingly packed. Will miss this place when I'm back to the East coast! read more

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You can't go wrong with B Star. The tea leaf salad is so unique. It has a green dressing that is savory and absolutely scrumptious. You don't often come across a savory salad so definitely order it if you don't know what to get. It has some crunchies that will surprise you too. We also got a curry dish that was creamy and a soupy, not too thick. Also not too spicy which I liked. The coconut rice though is like crack! Sweet and fragrant you'll pick every last grain to enjoy every bit of it! read more

B Star - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went in for lunch today and had the restaurant week lunch special. Tea leaf salad was delicious as always. We had the broken rice dish with salmon and salmon pot pie for the entree. Since we went in at opening time there was no wait to be seated. read more

B Star - Broken rice with salmon belly - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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super yummy burmese food! it's an elevated experience in their presentation and decor which was really nice. their servers were nice as well. would totally recommend! read more

I am so glad I found this place! There are so few great laksa places in the city and it is my favorite Burmese dish. Even though I ordered through delivery, the meal came hot and the perfect eating temp. Laksa includes the shrimp, noodles, onions, basil, hard boiled egg and tofu puffs - the best part - SURPRISE PORK in the laksa broth. Great for leftovers as well! Looking forward to ordering Khao Soi and their Tea Leaf Salad! read more

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

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First off I was very impressed by the staff at B Star who really step up when it comes to interacting with customers. The space is comfortable with ample seating both inside & via the covered patio. Parking in the evening during the week is not horrible, but consider using a side street during the weekend, and during the day. As for the food you have of course the Tea Leaf Salad which both B Star & Burma are known for. My Dinner tonight though was the Pork Jook, that was comforting on this cool night, and had tasty tender pork. The meal also included a spicy Samusa Soup that partnered well with a side of rice. Overall it was a nice meal, and I have about 1/2 the soup left to marry with some dumplings at Lunch:) read more

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I am a Roti/Platha lover and have tried so many versions of it from many restaurants in the Richmond area and I have to say the Platha here at B Star is hands down my favorite! It is so fluffy, crisp and flaky. It's my go to order whenever I come here. Their rainbow salad is also very good, it's healthier tasting than a lot of the other restaurants (less oily) if that could even be possible. Personally I thought their tamarind shrimp was too salty and had too much garlic. Even so I still give this place 5 stars, the staff is friendly and attentive and there's even a neighborhood discount for locals! Love it and will be coming back for their platha and rainbow salad for sure! read more

B Star - Platha Dipper - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm so glad I found B Star!! Everything I had here was delicious & flavorful Here's what I ordered: -Salmon Pot Pie -Laksa -Miso Cod -Firecracker Cauliflower -Kung Pao Chicken -Tea Lead Salad -Butternut Squash Soup read more

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I always wondered if this place was related to Burma Superstar . I found out they are relatives and this is the younger sibling restaurant. I did like the fact this had both Burmese and Filipino dishes. I enjoyed the Laska which is a delicious treat. Overall it's worth trying if Burma Superstar is too crowded. They are a close walking distance on Clement. read more

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What a lovely experience my family and I had at B Star. We made reservations on Yelp in advance and were seated with no wait time. The menu is so diverse and I love the options. My husband is vegan and they had many options for him. Their Kids Menu as great, kids loved the garlic noodles and paratha! All the dishes we got were perfection! Firecracker cauliflower, tea leaf salad, paratha and so much more! Great service and cute little spot. I would strongly encourage you to make a reservation beforehand and arrive early as parking on the street is a little tricky! Would definitely come back again and recommend to family and friends! Delightfully unique dishes and great flavors! read more

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I rarely give two stars but I need to. We came in to B Star as the restaurant beside was closed that day . A fusion of Asian food . We ordered Rainbow salad , butter squash soup, and Longonisa . The salad -It's their own version of Vietnamese papaya salad . Instead of papaya they incorporate noodles .Nothing special about the salad it was so bland . Longonisa - their version of Filipino Longsilog (Sausage, rice, and egg). The sausage was bland and no taste to it . The only consolation about the Longonisa menu is that you can choose which rice you want (brown rice, garlic rice or white rice ). And then the soup , the butter squash soup . I've tasted so many butter squash soup . I would not recommend their squash soup . In their website it says " where you can enjoy Asian dishes in one place ". We did not enjoy the food that we ordered ! Service , waiting time and ambiance was okay . read more

B Star - Bland Longsilog . It looks good in the picture but it's not . - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here during their busy service snd luckily was able to get seated rather quickly. The service here is really good! Staff is friendly and accommodating. We came here a few times already my favorite dishes are the rainbow salad and Platha dip. The rainbow salad is seasoned perfectly and light on the stomach. Makes you full and definitely does not make you feel gross at all. Their Platha dip is essentially a Roti and its one of my favorite things to get - so flaky, crispy and perfectly cooked, I almost wished it came with more curry dip though. We also ordered their Tamarind prawns, I thought this dish was only okay - too much garlic and salty in my opinion. read more

B Star - Rainbow Salad - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've had tea leaf salad from many Burmese restaurants in the city and this one has to be the best one! The portion is big enough for two people to share, and it's topped with nuts and seeds, giving a crunchy texture. The jalapeños add a nice kick. We came here on a Saturday night for dinner after being told there was an hour wait at Burma Superstar a couple blocks down the street. There was no wait for two people when we arrived a little before 7pm, but the restaurant seemed to get busier throughout the night. read more

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The appetizers and tea leaf salad are good: B Sprouts, sticky finger pork ribs, firecracker cauliflower and platha dipper were good. The entree dishes were not good: Seasame chicken-mostly batter, very thin slices of chicken, almost not existent. pumpkin in pork stew-that's pretty much the dish and tasteless. miso cod-this was most disappointing! I get this every time I eat here; first the cod is tiny and the noodle changed, it was linguine pasta noodle, it used to be an Asian noodle like an udon type noodle! read more

Food is as good as Burma Star with a great affordable pre-fix menu. Now, it might be time to invest in a heating system

Had a great time visiting B Star! Much shorter wait than their sister restaurant Burma Superstar down the street and they take reservations. We all loved all of the dishes we ordered and cannot wait to return! Staff was kind and accommodating when one member of our party arrived late. Highly recommend the donburi and brussel sprout appetizer! read more

B Star - donburis with tuna - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We sat inside on a very foggy summer day in SF. Service was so so, a young waiter kept on forgetting bringing things to us but the manager was on top of it. So we just asked her a second time and things were sorted. MUST GET: Miso black cod with noodles. Tender fish with Al dente noodles. Excellent flavors Samosa soup - ultimate comfort food on a cold day. Hearty ingredients and one can taste the tumeric in the soup base which will elevate your taste buds immediately. SOLID: Platha - thin but a bit greasy for my taste Tea leaf salad - the lettuce is not as fresh. Prefer Burma superstar version what they mix it fresh in front of you Samosas - nice and crispy skin shrimp - large in size. My husband seems to have like it. SKIP: string beans -too spicy and greasy Brussels sprouts - this is always a difficult one to get right in restaurants. A bit too burnt and greasy read more

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Had dinner here. Ordered the tea leaf salad and Thai curry pot pie. Really appreciated the menus variety of options and uniqueness. Getting a pot pie vegetarian style is not something I get to choose often! Food tasted really good and portion sizes were also great. Their salad felt fresh and hit the spot! Not the best I've ever had but it's up there! Staff was friendly too. read more

Went to B star on a saturday evening, there was no wait time. Service was really fast. We ordered the tea leaf salad, fiery cauliflower, platha dip to start with. Tea leaf salad was good, but a bit too bitter. Platha dip was excellent, fiery cauliflower was very sweet, too sweet for our tastes. Not what I would expect from a dish with "fiery" in it's name. Vegan curry tofu noodles was very creamy and smooth, we enjoyed it thoroughly. Restaurant is a bit too loud for the small space. read more

B Star - Vegan Curry Noodles with Fried Tofu - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love Burmese food! This might be one of my favorite Burmese restaurants in SF! They are currently only doing outdoor seating. To place your order, you will need to go inside. I've been here are few times, but today we got the platha, longanisa, and mango chicken. The Platha is so good, very flakey and crispy! And the curry sauce is yummy The longanisa was alright. I think they have other better items to try The mango chicken is a must for me! So flavorful especially with their coconut rice!! Since I've been here before, you also have to get the tea leaf salad, so unique and tasty! I will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

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I loved my dining expereince at B Star! I don't think I've ever had Burmese food before so this was a great experience. It's neat how much the dishes reminded me of Indian food (from the apps to the curries)! Simply incredible. I recommend going with a group of people and sharing the dishes. This will really allow you to maximize your dining experience. For the apps, we got the BSprouts, Platha Dipper, and Vegetarian Samusas. The Bsprouts were very tasty; I never thought I would say that I enjoyed eating Brussel Sprouts but this place made them a crispy heaven. If you're familiar with Indian food, the Plathas and Samusas are synonymous with parathas (flaky bread) and samosas (fried bread w/ filling), respectively. They had a nice selection of dipping sauces for those as well. For the mains, we got the Lamb Curry, Coconut Curry Noodles, and Garlic Noodles. I thorougly enjoyed the Lamb Curry. As someone who has had my fair share of lamb curries, this was by far one of the best I have ever had. The noodle dishes were also simply divine. They were seasoned well and were very filling. Keep in mind that the dishes don't come with a side of rice, so you will need to order that separately if you want. 10/10 recommend this place for Burmese food in SF! read more

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Came here for SF restaurant week and it was an amazing deal! The vegan tofu noodles were some of the best noodles I've had in the Bay Area! However the tea leaf salad was a bit too gingery for my taste. read more

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Came here right after we did a trail at Baker's beach. Made reservations the night before online - easy and simple. Wanted something savory and sweet. I ordered the pork tocino and hubby ordered the chili tamarind shrimp. Extremely satisfied! Both dishes were flavorful - pork tocino was slightly crispy which I very much enjoyed. I loved the combination of tomatoes, green and red onions, and pickled carrots and daikon. The egg on top was cooked just right - not too runny. I finished the entire bowl! Hubby enjoyed the crispy shrimp mixed with jalapeño peppers, onions, and red chili peppers, topped with cilantro. The dish wasn't spicy as I'd imagine. I didn't taste too much of the tamarind; more so the garlic. Nonetheless, the dish was divine! For dessert, we had the pancakes with strawberries. It wasn't fluffy to my liking. I probably wouldn't order this again unless I was craving an American breakfast. There's too much goodness to try on their menu. Service was quick and pleasant. Staff was friendly and helpful! Absolutely love this spot! read more

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We have been regulars here over the last 6 months. Tonight, I wanted something light and got their tea leaf salad and veggie spring rolls with peanut sauce. Both hit the spot. The tea leaf salad had very fresh ingredients, I could eat this salad every day it's so delicious! The spring rolls had an interesting texture and were fresh and tasty as well (of course I'd love it if they used more avocado and mushroom ). The peanut dipping sauce is one of the best I've ever had (my fiancé was licking it off her plate ). Our favorites here are the firecracker cauliflower, the tea leaf salad, and the laksa. Warning- that firecracker cauliflower is addictive, I'm not sure what they put in it . I've also tried the veggie curry with quinoa and it's really flavorful (I can't wait to try it again). read more

Wow it's been a few years since I dined here and it's nice to see that the place hasn't changed, only a few things differed on the menu. My friend and I ordered a tea leaf salad to share and then the salmon ochazuke and the laksa noodles. It was my first time trying the laksa and man was I blown away! The soup was so on the thinner side, so flavorful and drinkable on its own. There was also a substantial amount of meat in the bowl, huge shrimps and a ton of chicken there was no way I could finish. Our meal was great, the only thing missing was their salt and pepper fries!! read more

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

B Star has Asian fusion that will remind you of some San Francisco Asian restaurants like Lime Tree and Burma Superstar...southeast Asian fusion with it's own take and twists on some dishes you haven't had. They have tea leaf salad. B Star has been on Yelp. It's interesting and worth a try, but it's a bit pricey like some other restaurants. If you like Asian fusion, this place is original. On Clement in the Richmond. The menu has many picks, and I tried the Laksa noodle soup dish. It came with meat(maybe pork) and eggs and an interesting noodle. Tender and tasty..also crispy tofu. I had leftovers. read more

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

We went in with a big group of over 20 people and the staff was so accommodating and patient throughout the whole process. Huge props to them for that alone. B Star has a fusion menu with items from different cuisines: Japanese, Burmese, Indonesian, Thai etc. I ordered the salmon ochazuke and it was super unique. Tangy with crispy rice and tea (the tea was kind of lukewarm) poured out tableside. The presentation was beautiful and I really enjoyed it! The mustard greens reminds me of something you would see in mustard greens and pork noodle soup. The duck skin fried rice got great reviews too! Mixed feedback on the lamb curry. read more

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Incredibly good! I think I might like it more than Burma Superstar... The menu here is Asian fusion - with Japanese, Thai, Korean and Chinese inspired options, and there's a great number of vegetarian options as well. On my most recent visit, had the tea leaf salad, large firecracker cauliflower (idk how they make this so good but it's a must), and roti starters. We demolished all of them, and liked the roti so much we ordered more at the end. For my main, I had the laksa which was a large portion and very umami and rich. Hit all the right notes. Other folks in the group had the duck fried rice and the garlic noodles, and enjoyed them as well. Vibe here is casual, service is super friendly, and the food is reasonably priced especially for SF. Can't wait to be back read more

We finally completed our Burma Superstar tour in SF with our destination here at B Star and it did not disappoint! We ordered the platha to start and was super yummy, especially with their amazing curry dipping sauce. I got the large rainbow salad as an entree and to share with the hubs and still had enough leftovers to take home! It's def one of my favorite salads that they offer in all of their restaurants, the only thing was they used fatter noodles here, which was good but def love their thinner noodles if I remember correctly last time I ordered them but at Burma Superstar! The hubs ordered the chicken curry pot pie and was rich and full of flavors! I was surprised they even had Filipino tocino and longonaisa on their menu, and will def have to come back to try their version as well as their other plentiful options of other yummy dishes! read more

B Star - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We recently came back and tried it for brunch. Much better service! We sat outside on the street parklet, and it was a pleasant experience. They even gave my pup a bowl of water which is very much appreciated. I got the pork tocino lunch while hubby got the sesame chicken lunch. Pork tocino tasted delicious. The garlic rice and the egg were good too. The sesame chicken was too sweet and not crispy. Broccoli and coconut rice were delicious. read more

B Star - Sesame Chicken - Lunch - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'd highly recommend B Star to anyone that's in the mood for some amazing Burmese food and does not want to wait for hours at the sister restaurant down the street (Burma Superstar)!! We were able to make a reservation through Yelp the morning of for 7:00pm with ease. Really friendly service and lovely ambiance. It's laid back and theres plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the b sprouts, dipper, and spring rolls to share for apps. EVERYTHING was delicious. For mains, we got the miso cod and the kao soi. My friend and I ended up sharing the medium kao soi, which was amazing. Packed with flavors and textures, so creamy but not overly heavy. read more

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Burmese fusion food at its best! Service was prompt and we loved the casual yet decorative ambiance. We like this restaurant better than its sister restaurant, Burma Superstar. We will be back! - Tea Leaf Salad - 4.5 - Donburi with mushrooms - 5 - Garlic noodles - 4 read more

Love it here. You can usually get a table if you go early. Garlic noodles are yummy. Basically everything is great. They have an early bird happy hour menu. read more

Had the lamb curry, laksa, and pork jook! Food was all super hearty and yummy! Good service overall as well :) my favorite was the lamb curry as it was so flavorful and the meat was do tender! Also good drinks! Had the margarita pitcher split among 3 people (with a small) read more

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Finally got a chance to try Burma Superstar's sister restaurant! The menu is much smaller, but that was to be expected. Got seated immediately on a Saturday night due to a cancellation so we got lucky. Otherwise expect to wait 30-45 minutes. Really liked how bright it was in the restaurant. Menu contained a lot of fusion items so we avoided those, but here's what we tried: Samosas (2/5): Filling was 90% potato and pretty bland. The sauce it comes with made it a lot better though. Laksa (3/5): Loved the noodles, shrimp was cooked and seasoned perfectly. However, the soup itself could've been spicier and more fragrant. Burmese Lamb Curry: (3.5/5): Really liked the portion size and seasoning. The texture of the pickled mangos goes well with the dish. Nothing crazy, but could definitely see myself picking this up again for a weekday dinner. Mango Shandy (4/5): Finished a whole pitcher of this, light alcohol content and tastes pretty good! read more

This review is a bit unique as it's for a group event on B Star's back patio for my wife's birthday celebration. But I truly have nothing but AMAZING things to say about B Star and Shannon (Restaurant Manager). We had a 6:30 pm reservation for a full buyout of B Star's back patio and Shannon and the B Star team did a fantastic job of setting the ambience, pushing drinks and apps out in a very comfortable pace, and accommodating our requests on the fly. We started off with a "cocktail" hour where Shannon and team set up some alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixers as well as some beers which really got the mood going. Then we all sat down and transitioned into appetizers which were paced so nicely and finally, into the main courses. All the dishes were delicious and Shannon was thoughtful enough (proactively!) to provide options for vegetarian/vegan dishes and we wound down the night feeling incredibly satisfied. I even brought a cake and the staff were nice enough to cut and serve the cake for all the guests as well! Shannon also made sure the patio was set up beautifully and printed out custom menus with my wife's name on them for her birthday as well. I would highly recommend B Star for your next event and will be going back to this restaurant as long as I'm in SF! read more

Came here on a Saturday around 2pm and got seated right away for a table for two. Service was great and food was delicious!! I've been here a few times before and its amazing every time. Recommended items: Laksa - Great flavor and portion, my boyfriends favorite! Burmese Chicken Salad - I like this more than the tea leaf salad!! Miso Cod with noodles - super tender fish and noodles had a great texture Ribs - reallllyyy tender and flavorful (would prob be even better with some white rice, which you can ask for!) Would highly recommend this place! read more

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