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    Burma Light

    4.7 (302 reviews)
    ModerateNoodles, Burmese, Thai
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Fried calamari
    Mary Jae L.

    It is so great to have a Burmese restaurant in Folsom! The owner and staff are so friendly. They answered questions about allergies when I called in an order. There is plenty of parking available. I ordered food to go but the dining room was well decorated and inviting. The garlic noodles with chicken were tasty. We all loved the fried calamari and I would order the sauce it comes with by itself! The sauce was spicy, sour and so delicious! We will be back!

    Burmese Garlic Noodle
    Jared H.

    This was my first time eating here and the food was good but not spectacular. The tea leaf salad was tasty, but I've had better at other restaurants. The Minted Jalapeno Chicken was tasty, however there was not a lot of mint. The portion was very generous with lots of chicken. The Burmese Garlic Noodles did not contain as much garlic as I would expect. The Burmese Garlic Noodles included a very small side of spicy pickled vegetables which complimented the dish well. Service was excellent as employees were friendly and helpful.

    Dennette S.

    I have drive past this restaurant many times and had to come back to give it a try, We had three of us for dinner all that like different levels of heat, We were so happy when they were able to adjust wash item to meet our spice levels Everything looked to good, we decided on a few items with the help of our server. Plenty of parking and an easy location to find. The inside is very spacious and nicely decorated.

    Tony G.

    If you're in Folsom and haven't tried Burma Lite yet, you're seriously missing out. This place has become my go-to, and for good reason. The food is consistently amazing and packed with flavor. The tea leaf salad is a must. Super fresh, crunchy, and unlike anything else around here. The basil chili lamb brings the perfect balance of heat and flavor, and the eggplant is cooked perfectly every time. The sesame chicken is crispy and flavorful. It and the coconut rice balanced the spiciness of the lamb and eggplant perfectly. My wife likes to wash it down with a blue moon. I believe the traditional Burmese beer is similar. Everything I've had here has been solid, and you can tell they actually care about the quality of their food. If you're looking for something different from the usual spots in Folsom, definitely give Burma Lite a try. You won't regret it.

    Lunch portion Lemongrass Chicken (GFS)
    Suzanne T.

    Wowsers, I was not prepared for how amazing this place would be!!!! Hands down the best Thai/Burmese food I've ever eaten and Thai is one of my absolute favorites. I got the Lemongrass Chicken with the coconut rice ($1 upgrade at time of review). Totally mind blowing. I will be dreaming of this dish for a while! The coconut rice is perfection too. The spice level (I picked medium) was just right! I like it spicy but not so spicy I can't enjoy it. Dining partner got the pad Thai with shrimp and loved it too. Great service and good bathrooms. I cannot recommend enough!

    Tea Leaf Salad(GF), Burmese Garlic Noodle and Burmese Pad Thai (GF)
    Rachel K.

    I stopped into Burma Light to pick up some take-out, I have heard great things from other Yelpers and I ended up ordering some of the most popular items according to the Yelp reviews. I placed my order online for pick-up and got the Burmese Garlic Noodle ($13), the Burmese Pad Thai ($13) and the Tea Leaf Salad ($16). Everything was ready and well packed when I stopped in and the restaurant is clean, open and welcoming. Their staff member greeted me right away and asked if I needed plastic cutlery, but since I was taking it home I was all good. Once I arrived home I unpacked everything and it was all thoughtfully packed. They use the nice plastic, microwavable containers and they were PACKED with food. You definitely receive a generous portion for the noodle dishes. The salad was packed in a paper box with the dressing and the toppings in their own plastic containers. I ended up throwing everything in a large mixing bowl in order to get it properly mixed and make sure there was dressing and nuts in every bite. While I'm not 100% sure why this salad is more expensive than the noodle dishes, I will say it was my favorite of the three. I can tell why it's the top dish listed on Yelp. It was flavorful, filling, and had a good variety of textures with the greens, nuts, toppings, and dressing. I would order this every time. The Burmese Pad Thai was very tasty too. I ordered mine with tofu and the pieces were cut into strips. I personally prefer tofu cubes but these pressed strips held up really well and it was a nice change from what I'm used to. This was my first time trying Burmese food as well so it was fun seeing how these flavors differ from the Thai version I'm used to. The Garlic noodles were my least favorite of the three dishes. The noodles have a great texture but I don't think I'm a fan of the sauce. Definitely a personal preference, since this is one of their top dishes. I would definitely come in again to try more options from the menu. I'd love to try one of their curries, and I'd definitely order the Tea Leaf Salad again.

    Tofu & Veggie

    Overview: We've been coming here ever since they opened, about 3 years. They never disappoint. If you haven't been already, it's a medium-sized restaurant run by a local owner, with a clean interior and nice decor. They have a prime location on East Bidwell so you've probably seen it. The food: You can tell that every dish is intentional. The tea leaf salad is their star dish, with crispy garlic and peanuts adding some nice texture and flavor variety to the salad. Many of their dishes follow the layout of a Thai restaurant, with noodle classics and your choice of protein. However, Burma Light brings new and unexpected flavors to these dishes that make them stand apart. The service: Kind, attentive, and available My grandma: My extremely judgmental and picky Thai grandma approves of this place. Enough said.

    Salt & pepper calamari, Jasmine rice, mixed veg curry, fermented tea leaf salad all delicious and packaged nicely! 5-10-25
    Gisele X.

    I love Asian and Indian cuisines. I've had Burmese cuisine and loved fermented tea leaf salad. Burma Light makes a good tea leaf salad. I prefer the jalapeño to be diced and small so I didn't eat all of them. And my fav tea leaf salad will likely continue to be found at a certain Davis, CA eatery. But this restaurant is closer and still offers a good salad. Salt & pepper calamari was delicious with green onions and jalapeño with a tasty sweet dipping sauce. The mixed vegetables curry is fantastic, too. I confirmed I love okra and now like eggplant as long as it's not the star of the dish. Jasmine rice was fine. Parking was very easy (across Bidwell from Taco Express). Service was good. Man taking my phone order answered quickly and was helpful. Woman greeted me quickly and handed me my take-out which was nicely packaged. It was prepared in just 10 minutes. I'll return again sometime.

    Burmese Pad Thai (GF)
    Elizabeth U.

    A little bit of a drive from Sacramento; but sooo worth it! To begin, there's plenty of parking. It's located inside a shopping plaza. They have indoor and patio dining options. Our waiter was a tad bit odd, to say the least. Not very welcoming, nor responsive, and very short with responses. Definitely could use some improvement on customer service. However, the women who worked there were super kind. Ok the important part-- food! We started with the mango salad, and 10/10 probably my favorite dish of the evening. It reminded me of the tomato salad from Burma Love in SF. I love that restaurant, so this is the next best thing. The salad is umami, tart, yet savory all at the same time! It's light, but also fulfilling. Samosas are okay at best, I've had better. They're really big and great for sharing, 6/10! And the plata was very coconutty, if you're into coconut curry, 6/10. Onto the entrees! Everything is portioned so big, definitely could be served family style! Burmese Garlic Noodles 7/10, I added shrimp. The noodles are chewy, and have good texture. The shrimp was also so fresh and buttery, yum!! The Pad Thai with chicken was honestly my favorite of the dishes, the noodles are different than other restaurants. They were bouncy and chewy. I really liked that the noodles weren't stuck together, 10/10. The Chicken Briyani was very fragrant and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, 7/10. The Beef Tofu wasn't my cup of tea, probably because it was too salty for my liking, but my brother enjoyed it 5/10! Overall, I'd come back again! My family and I agreed we'd have a better experience with a different server, but that's okay. As we cleaned up after ourselves while waiting for the bill, there was a sweet lady (maybe the owner? middle aged? Asian?), who came by to check in. We offered feedback and she was so kind. :)

    Nan-Gyi-Dok (GFS)
    Mitchi R.

    The food was amazing! We ordered the Tea Leaf Salad, Dry Chicken Curry, Black Pepper Tofu and Nan-Gyi-Dok. My favorite was the Nan-Gyi-Dok, this was the first time I have had it. I loved the noodles on this dish. The restaurant is small and nicely decorated. It was very clean. And the service was top notch. We placed an online order and within 10 minutes it was done! I highly recommend this place.

    Hina R.

    First time I went with my friends and this time I took my husband for a treat! Service is super quick and food quality is excellent! I ordered Mango chicken after reading the reviews, and I am glad I did! Super delicious! Ordered same food to go for our daughter and dropped it off at her place just so she could also taste all the yumminess.

    Basil Chili Chicken (GFS)

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    1 year ago

    Food was great! Coming back on Mother's Day. Had a Nice Shrimp noodles. Parking in front but a step for ADA access.

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    2 years ago

    Really delicious and unique food. The garlic noodles with shrimp was amazing! We will be back again.

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    2 years ago

    Great fresh and flavorful. Burmese lamb curry was perfect. Mago salads light and refreshing. Tofu Pad Thai had great flavor and texture.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent service, good food, dog friendly. They gave water for my dog too. Since we had dog, we sat outside, but ambiance was good.

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    The food is amazing, the service is impeccable and it's halal. This has become a staple for my family!

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    Ask the Community - Burma Light

    Are you able to create an Indonesian rijst tafel? I want to have a party for approximately 12 people?…

    Yes, we can. You may call us during our business hour to discuss

    Is your meat halal?

    Yes, all meat are halal here

    Do they serve alcohol?

    Hi Kathy, we serve beer and wine

    Is everything really spicy or can they serve mild dishes? I can't eat foods that are overly spicy.

    Yes, we can serve mild or no spicy to all the dishes.

    Is the meat you guys serve halal?

    Yes, all the meat are halal

    Is this restaurant still open? We came during business hours and the open sign was off and doors locked

    I can confirm it's still open - they were closed Christmas and New Years though

    Do you serve whole lobsters?

    Hi Betty, we only serve lobsters tail, not whole lobster.

    I was wondering.. for the tea leaf salad... Do you guys toss the salad in the back or at the table in front of the guest before serving?

    It's tossed in the back, and brought out already tossed.

    Is there a menu?

    Yes there is a menu. Great selections of curries, noodles, and of course tea leaf salad.

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    Fukumi Chaya x Momo Katsu - vegetarian maze ramen & tan tan ramen

    Fukumi Chaya x Momo Katsu

    4.4(394 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I honestly prefer this spot over almost any other Japanese spot in the area. We've only been here…read moretwice but have tried different things each time, and each time it's always amazing. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has that old feel with new flare. Highly recommend.

    This is one of my few 5 star ratings because this location is a gem and I can't believe that we…read morewaited almost 2 years to find it! Of note, we visited Japan earlier this year, so eating here reminded us of all the good food we'd had in Japan and brought back memories of so many amazing restaurants! First, since it is in the outdoor mall, parking is not an issue. When we entered, the staff was quick, courteous and seated us immediately. You have the options of table seating, picnic table style seating or counter seating but no views. We were seated at the picnic style table. We ordered the Asahi draft, premium sake flight (kikusui, yaegaki mu, demon slayer), kara-miso ramen and a pork katsu don. The service was the quickest we have had in a while! They also have an offer running right now - 50% off draft beers with the ramen/rice bowls/katsu sets. While each of the sake glasses (300 ml) was priced at $20-25, the premium flight was $14 and I got to taste the 3 top junmais they had - junmai, junmai ginjo, junmai daiginjo. That is an unbeatable deal because I'm pretty sure it came to 1.5 glasses of sake in total for 60% of the price. Food-wise, both portions were large and absolutely top notch! The donburi was mild and the katsu was made perfectly - light, crispy, pork shining through. The kara-miso ramen is their spicy option and it was definitely spicy! The noodles were great, as was the pork and the eggs in it. We couldn't finish everything so took some home. Pricing wise, it is reasonable - we paid $71 for everything and had the time of our foodie lives. The staff is so friendly! All in all, we were so happy to have found this place and will definitely come back to eat more :)

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    Fukumi Chaya x Momo Katsu - Indoor

    Indoor

    Fukumi Chaya x Momo Katsu - Ice cream ramen

    Ice cream ramen

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    RAKKAN Ramen - Folsom - SPICY GARNET is made with an original blend of spicy miso. Enjoy with our Spicy Beef Gyoza for an extra kick!

    RAKKAN Ramen - Folsom

    4.1(197 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Don't come here. We…read morearrived Saturday afternoon, the place was totally empty. There was 1 staff only in the entire restaurant, who looked like he was so young he is still in high school. Sometimes it was hard to find him as he escaped into the inside deep into the kitchen. The first thing you notice when you walk in is how hot it is. They turned off the A/C (in sacramento weather! can you imagine?). The doors are all shut, with all the kitchen machinery and boilers and ovens running. The air stayed still and hot. Eventually I asked for the single staff, can I open the front door? He said yes. I opened it and finally, some fresh air! When we tried to order, they had fancy names for each ramen, but underneath it's really just the usual miso vs shoyu. The only difference is the single staff put in a LOT of garlic, like a lot. Taste is so-so The renovation is really nice though, and the tables/chairs are kept clean. Staff is ok friendly. Gave us utensils etc. Sometimes hard to find. Overall, probably an average ramen place.

    Wanted something warm on a rainy day so ramen was perfect. We came in around lunch and it wasn't…read morebusy. Inside was clean with several tables and bar seating. The menu had ramen, some sushi, a couple of appetizers, buns, and and salads. We got the garnet miso ramen and the pearl ramen. They were out of the quartz. We also got the kids pearl without onions and a karaage. Food didn't take too long to come out. Flavor and portions were great. Loved the richness of the miso and sesame. And the pearl wasn't salty and had a clean flavor. Staff were super nice and attentive. We don't come to Folsom often but we would love to come back.

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    RAKKAN Ramen - Folsom - Kanikama Sushi Bites come topped with savory teriyaki sauce and crunchy fried onions!

    Kanikama Sushi Bites come topped with savory teriyaki sauce and crunchy fried onions!

    RAKKAN Ramen - Folsom - Enjoy RAKKAN Ramen anywhere with takeout, order online now!

    Enjoy RAKKAN Ramen anywhere with takeout, order online now!

    RAKKAN Ramen - Folsom - GARNET is made with an original blend of miso and sesame paste. Our rich miso comes with a deep, creamy and savory flavor.

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    GARNET is made with an original blend of miso and sesame paste. Our rich miso comes with a deep, creamy and savory flavor.

    Andy's Kitchen - Chicken Chow Mein, General Chicken, and Pork Soup Dumplings

    Andy's Kitchen

    4.5(384 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    This place was surprisingly good with big portions. Will definitely come again to try other dishes…read more Food: - Spicy Wontons: spice level was perfect for enjoyment. It was good but the pepper had a hint of burnt so it gave a bitter taste to the dish. - Salt & Pepper Calamari: Not bad but not the best. It was fresh but may have been overcooked or cooked too fast since it was a little tough. - Salt & Pepper Shrimp: Flavorful and was better than the calamari. Flour coating was not too thick so it was enjoyable. - Beef & Broccoli: Broccoli were cooked well. They had a nice crunch. The dish was saucey but was not as flavorful as I expected. Also the sauce was not as thick as well. It was more running. - Fried Rice: It was good but not something to rave about. - Chicken Chow Mein: The kids loved the chow mein. It was better than expected. It had a light flavor that made the dish taste delicious. The noodles were not chewy, tough, or too soft. It was also not lathered in oil. As for the chicken pieces, they were tender and easy to chew. Service: Very friendly and attentive. They also welcoming and observant. That made things easy for us so we didn't have to ask for anything.

    We had such a great experience at Andy's Kitchen! Everything we ordered was delicious, but our…read morefavorites were the eggplant, the shrimp chow mein, and the salt and pepper fish--each dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and so satisfying. This is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants we've tried in the area. We'll definitely be coming back!

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    Andy's Kitchen - House fried rice

    House fried rice

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    Pho N' Roll - Pho with beef meatball and flank steak! Delish!!!!

    Pho N' Roll

    4.3(137 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    2/23/25 Hubs has…read morebeen wanting to try this spot for a couple of months as this place took over Pho Mimia a few months ago. We're in need of a really good Pho place to dine at. Service was ok. Remodeled to a modern ambience which I thought was simple and nice compared to other pho establishments. We started with Goi Nem Nuong (grilled pork spring rolls) - this was actually really good and served warm. We also grabbed the salt and pepper calamari. Batter was crispy, calamari was chewy but was a tad oily. Flavor was there. Pho N Roll noodles came up short. We order (2) special Pho (Dac Biet) and BBH in large size. Ordered a small Pho Tai Gan for our little one. While there was ample noodles and broth in portions, the flavor was lacking. Pho and BBH were both on the bland side. BBH was not spicy or savory. Most noodle options have 4 sizes (XS, S, L and XL) however the specials only have 3 leaving out XS which makes sense. Conveniently located with ample parking as it shares a center with ranch 99, Starbucks, etc. They have a really large menu! While we may not have loved the pho, there are so many other rice dishes to try! Until next time.

    My partner got a rice plate and i got the banh mi... the banh mi was terrible (bread was ultra…read morestale, and the fillings had no flavor), but the rice plate was good (not great, but not bad). The banh mi came with a side of the pho broth, and that tasted absolutely excellent.... so much regret with our orders that day. If we decide to come here again, we'll definitely be ordering the pho.

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    Pho N' Roll - Ew fresh look. Soooooo nice inside!

    Ew fresh look. Soooooo nice inside!

    Pho N' Roll - Milk tea and mango smoothie

    Milk tea and mango smoothie

    Pho N' Roll - Egg rolls

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