I'd argue this is the best Burmese food in the bay on account of the cohesive dining experience, fast service and phenomenally tasty food. Extra points as they had a full bar while the one in Fremont only does wines. All Burmese food around the bay has very fast service this just seemed the fastest I've received. read more

We used to go to the one on University Ave , after they closed we were so sad! We had been a few times to the Emerson location but hadn't been in a bit! Weber we showed up we saw one of our favorite waiters from the University store! It was great to see him! He remembered our drinks. We had the vegetable samosas, so yummy , freshly made , crispy outside with a tasty filling, We then enjoyed mango chicken and mango shrimp with the toasted coconut rice! I love this meal read more

Burma Ruby - Mango shrimp - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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We all hate writing about a bad experience, but this was a total nightmare. Even our colleague, Evan, agreed and he has been here prior. So bad that he informed management of his intention to never return and why. Maybe the feedback will help them? We waited over 30 minutes before the waiter returned to tell us a few things in our order weren't available. If you'd come back in 5 or 10 and told me, I'd just order something else and be fine with it. We like to arrive after lunch rushes, so that wasn't it. We waited a while to be seated, after that everything is thru a QR code on the table, which didn't work, so we'd eventually have to grab the waitstaff. The food was bland and the drinks were flat. Add to that the totally unreasonable prices. The only saving grace is the nice dining room. Spacious and comfortable with plenty of tables and chairs. You know how I operate. Given the chance we will be back for a follow-up visit. 05/25 read more

We went for Saturday night dinner at around 6:30pm and there wasn't any wait. The service was amazing. The waiter always checked in with us throughout the meal and answered all of our questions. The inside was clean and a bit dim. The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Tea Leaf salad and the Lotus Chips! Those two dishes were super delicious. read more

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Absolutely delicious . The choices are marvelous! .Been there a few times and never disappointed. We had a big party last night ( 10) and everyone still got their dishes hot & in a timely manner . The staff are lovely. Thank you Oscar and the rest of the staff for make our dining experience a great time to remember . Highly recommend this establishment. It's a 5* in my book . read more

The food is AMAZINg here. Try everything and it is meant to be shared. The beef curry was my favorite along with coconut juice. Service is great and you can always ask them to give you recs depending on your party size and dietary preferences. The place is very big and fits a lot of people so it's a great place for social gatherings. read more

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You can never go wrong with tea leaf salad! The palata was buttery and delicious with curry on the side. The garlic noodles were tasty and had a sweet chili sauce. The cucumbers cut through the oil with freshness. I was disappointed with the nan gyi dok because the sauce was too watery, making it hard for it to stick to the noodles. The noodles were very bouncy as always though. read more

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**Terrible Experience - Rushed Out I can't believe how poorly we were treated at this restaurant.The moment we finished our meal, the server hovered over our table, while we were still chatting, said We need the table for other guests. We weren't even there that long--maybe an hour--If you want to run a fast-food-style turnover operation, then don't market yourself as a sit-down restaurant where people expect to relax and enjoy their meal. They didn't even ask if we wanted dessert or coffee. It felt like we were being punished for daring to occupy a table for more than 60 minutes. They had few tables available at that time and no one was waiting for table. There are plenty of other places that actually respect their customers' time and don't treat them like an inconvenience. Save your money and go somewhere that values your business. read more

Last time I was there was 3 months ago and it was probably the last time. My wife and I used to love the fresh falafel there but the last time the pita was much smaller and was not big enough to hold all the topping it used to. I wish they would have raised the price not cut the quality read more

Tried this place from walking by was we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The Tea Leaf Salad was better than Burma Superstar and their salad is great. Just liked this one better, not as tart and the crunchy things don't break your teeth. read more

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I went to Burma Ruby after a long time - to meet a colleague for lunch. I have to say I am giving this a generous 4/5 stars. Ambience: this place has great ambiance and comfortable seating Food: My colleague and invite ordered the Ruby Rainbow Salad. I don't want to judge the restaurant based on one dish but the dish was very confusing to eat. It was neither sweet nor salty and the taste was very mixed. I would say if you are going to go to the restaurant, I would read the descriptions and ask the server some pointed questions about what it is your are getting. When we went there, the server we had appeared to be new (or disinterested) but her answers to my questions on the taste were ambiguous and not helpful. read more

Liked this place; nice selection of vegan options. The place is in a nice location, and they have a large space! However service felt slow due the the crowds. read more

I hate giving a bad review, but this was truly an awful experience. I went here once years before, and loved it. We typically have consistently great experience at Burmese restaurants, however, this one was just awful. We came in on a weekend during lunch, and the place was pretty empty. we were seated, and everything other interaction from there happened through the QR code that you scan on the table. This meant that we literally had to flag down serving staff if we needed anything. The sodas were flat, the food was the most unseasoned and unpalatable, and the low light of the meal was the pumpkin chicken, which literally was over steamed chicken topped with canned pumpkin. I never send anything back, but we sent this one back, and all they did was add some black pepper on top. I don't think we will ever be coming back, it was really disappointing, and expensive to boot. read more

Yummy, fast and accommodating service. They weren't super busy when we came in around lunch time, and food came within 10 minutes for to go orders. The rest of our group was seated, the restaurant is lovely and bright. I ordered the Nan Gyi Dok. It has crunchy and soft textures-- chips and noodles and soft chicken. Very interesting. read more

Burma Ruby - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I ate dinner here with a friend on a weeknight, and it was moderately busy but not full. For appetizers, we shared the tea leaf salad and northern fried tofu. For the salad, our server brought it with the ingredients still separated and mixed it in front of us. The tofu was crispy and came with a savory and slightly sweet dipping sauce. I ordered a beef kebat and my friend got the Burmese eggplant curry. My dish was beautifully stir-fried with a good mix of meat and veggies (tomatoes and onions). I tried some of the eggplant, which was also quite tasty. As sides, we got the coconut rice and palata, adding a nice sweet touch to the meal. read more

Sorry to give a bad review but I decided to order take out from here. I ordered the sesame tofu and it says in the description it's "fried" the tofu. It does not mention its made with soft tofu like one of the other tofu dishes. I was expecting a more firm fried tofu, not a mushy soft tofu. So was pretty disappointed when I got home to eat it. When I put a fork to try and eat the tofu was so soft and mushy it couldn't even stay on the fork. I tried calling to talk to someone but no one picks up the phone and just on hold for 10 mins or longer. read more

Our friends got here sooner than us, but the host was able to save us a table until we came even though they were not allowed to sit, so that was nice of them. The staff seemed overall friendly and helpful. They even got my daughter an extra side of rice while we waited. One huge thing that we really disliked was the fact that there was a sealed Voss bottle priced $8.95 sneakily kept on the table. For the unsuspecting, it sucks to pay that price. For the appetizers we had a samosa and a tea leaf salad. Both were pretty tasty but super oily. For the main course we got a garlic noodles with tofu. I loved the fried garlic in the noodles and the sauce it came with. We also got the pad thai which was good but not super special. It tasted a little dry but overall not bad either. read more

My friends and I got family style meal and were pretty satisfied! Our favorite thing on the menu is definitely the mango white fish. The coconut rice was soo good as well. We also got the tea leaf salad which is a classic if youre eating burmese. Its served on a plate while other places serve it in a bowl with the ingredients separated. It probably tastes the same but i think presentation matters a lot. We also got mango tofu which was a miss. The type of tofu used didnt go well with the dish - it was hard and rubbery. read more

Burma Ruby - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Great place with some amazing Vegetarian options. We have been to this spot a couple of times in the last month and have had a great experience each time. Went with a reservation and were seated immediately. Our order has the Burmese MANDATORY tea leaf salad, samosa soup and some main dishes. Fiery Tofu and Vegetables, Eggplant and Garlic, Burmese Pad Thai, Home Style Fried Rice and Coconut Rice. All these dishes are delicious except the Pad Thai. Even with medium spice it was super sweet and lacked flavor. The Fiery Tofu is my personal favorite along with the Tea Leaf Salad. The portions are generally perfect to share. The service is good but not the best, especially towards closing time. They tend to rush you to pay, eat and leave before 9 p.m. Totally recommend this place for some delicious Burmese food. They used to have a beautiful outdoor setup given the COVID restrictions. I will definitely miss that when dining there again! read more

My picture was of us after we already dove in, we couldn't help ourselves! also not pictured was the Tea Salad which was delicious! Definitely recommend, our server was phenomenal and even brought my boyfriend out a scoop of ice cream with a crazy flamer/candle on top! It was so sweet and he was so fun and knowledgeable. Recommend if you're in Palo Alto! As a note, we went there during Memorial Day weekend and the road was still closed for dining which made it super spacious and my mom - who hasn't eaten out since the pandemic started - felt very comfortable eating here. read more

Burma Ruby - Tofu Pad Thai, Mixed Vegetable Curry, Lamb Kebat - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

COVID review 4 star for food! We tried Palata, super yummy! Garlic noodle with BBQ pork, they used dried garlic and with cucumber, it's saucier and the noodle is the thin flat noodle. The curry shrimp is not as oily as the Thai curry and it has more vegetables inside. The amount of shrimp inside is also generous. Besides food, this place needs more improvement in service. There's one server who's good, but the other one we had did not wear gloves and not much service at all. It took us forever to call our server to get the bill and in the end the other guy helped us. read more

Burma Ruby - Garlic Noodle Lunch, Shrimp Curry Lunch, Palata Lunch - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Best Burmese restaurant I've ever been to--and I've been to many. Ambiance is also so lovely. This is the place to bring a date. Or family. Everyone will fall in love! read more

We came here for a family dinner. My sister in law made dinner reservations so we were seated when we arrived. The service was great! Everyone was really welcoming right when we walked in the door. As we sat down, we were greeted with water and the server took our drink orders. I got the fresh coconut which was really good and refreshing. We did family style so we got a few dishes and shared it amongst the table. Some of the dishes that we got were: Samosas, Palata, beef curry, Garlic Shirmp and Eggplant, Fried rice, Basil beef, and a few other dishes. Everything was really good! There wasn't a dish that I didn't like. Everything was super flavorful and fresh. My favorite was the shrimp. It was smothered in sauce and tasted really good with rice. read more

Have eaten here on a number of occasions. I am a vegetarian / vegan and the options are generally good. However recently had a bad experience. Ordered the Vegetarian Pad-Thai and had asked for it to be made vegan. They clearly mark this option available as vegan on their menu and hence I would expect their kitchen staff is trained to handle such requests. But the Pad Thai clearly had eggs in it and so the staff clearly ignored the instructions. Would not expect this to happen at an upscale restaurant like Burma Ruby. The quantity of Samosa soup was not worth the cost and tasted very pretty salty. read more

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I never thought I would give one star to this restaurant but the chicken curry was so bad, watery, hardly any lentils and those were not cooked. Awful. read more

Burma Ruby - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Modern ambience with some mean chandeliers. Hip bar area and cozy interiors. We went on a slow Thursday afternoon and restaurant was not too crowded. We were seated right away - and maybe that explains the great customer service too. I need to try out this place on a crowded Saturday night to get a real feel of the customer service. Highlights of the menu - Tea leaf salad. Unique and interesting. Fermented tea leaves mixed with lettuce, jalapeños, peanuts, sesame seeds, yellow split peas, tomatoes, dried shrimp and topped with freshly squeezed lemon - Interesting mix of textures and savory flavors- salty, a tad sour and crunchy. You won't be disappointed with this popular Burmese dish. Give it a chance. Mango chicken curry - Sweet and Spicy. Chicken and Onions are smothered with mango puree based gravy and sliced mango slices. Pairs well with Jasmine Rice. Overall great experience. Must visit. read more

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We went here for lunch on a busy Friday afternoon and were seated right away. We got the tea leaf salad and the samosa soup for appetizers and both were delicious. I got the mango chicken for my entree with coconut rice and it was decent, but a bit too sweet for my liking. The coconut rice was delicious as always. Could have skipped the Burmese iced tea too. Service was really good. Good lunch spot. Would give 3.5 stars if I could. read more

Burma Ruby - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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This place is great! If there is anybody visiting from outside of California, I always make sure to take them here because most people haven't tried Burmese food, and this place does a wonderful job at keeping the food authentic but also generalizable to the public's taste preferences. It reminds me a lot of thai food, but certain items like the tea leaf salad, and nuances in the pad Thai, etc. taste a little bit different, so I would definitely try it if you are in the area. Additionally, most of the cocktails on the menu are great and pretty strong, so I would highly recommend that as well! Before Covid, they used to introduce all of the ingredients of the tea leaf salad in front of us and mix it up in front of us, but they don't do it anymore, and it seems like the portion sizes got a little bit smaller, but I would still try it if you have never tried a tea leaf salad! It is definitely a nicer place, and so the indoor ambience adds to why it seems so nice, but the outdoor seating hasn't necessarily done a great job in keeping up at ambience and therefore in justifying the prices. I definitely wish they did more with the outdoor seating, especially because the street was blocked off FOR the outdoor seating! read more

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1st time in outdoor in Palo Alto downtown, not crowded and is cool. Restaurant Reenforce distance and university was blocked for eating outdoor. Romantic with artist playing music. Food was good and good size. read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for so long since I had heard very positive comments from people. They have an extensive menu organized by type of protein. We had the Pumpkin and Tofu Stew, Pea shoots, and Garlic Noodles. The garlic Noodles were different than what I've had at other Asian restaurants in that it was very lightly flavored and not overly greasy or seasoned. I really liked that all the dishes we had were tasty and flavorful without being heavy at all. Everything we had was delicious and I can't wait to be back! The space itself is upscale and the service is excellent. read more

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I decided to give Burma Ruby a third try after a few years off - this time for delivery. Things seem to have gone downhill more. Salt and Pepper Chicken - The breading was extra crunchy in a good way, but the chicken was not seasoned. I didn't detect salt or pepper. Pumpkin Pork Stew - The pork cubes was unacceptably dry, and the pumpkin was way overcooked and mushy. The stew itself needed more seasoning and was barely pushing a mild spice instead of the requested medium spicy. Lemongrass Chicken - Another victim of not enough salt, even for my salt adverse taste buds. At least this was somewhat spicy (requested very spicy), and the ginger was prominent. Coconut Rice - First time I've met a coconut rice I didn't like. This was very mushy. Total cost of this barely above Panda Express quality dinner? $65 for two. Gotta love Palo Alto! Being Thanksgiving weekend though, I'm thankful the food was delivered very fast, and I didn't have to leave my couch. read more

I think this place is owned by the same people who own Rangoon Ruby. It's on the pricy side -- $15-$24 for meat and seafood entrees -- which is pretty typical for downtown Palo Alto. The food is also pretty mediocre, which is also typical for downtown Palo Alto. 1. Tea Leaf Salad $14, delicious, but when is tea leaf salad ever not delicious? 2. Palanta $11. It was tasty, but for one piece of naan and a little bit of curry, it's a rip-off. 3. Garlic Noodle $12 with Roast Duck $2. Not at all like Vietnamese garlic noodles. These are thin, flat rice noodles with slivers of duck. I wasn't a fan and would try to Nan Gyi Dok next time. 4. Lemongrass Chicken $15. Pretty uninspired 5. Burmese Pork Curry $17, meh. 6. Broccoli and Garlic $12. I don't even know why this is on the menu. It's such a boring dish. Is broccoli even Burmese? 7. Sesame Beef $16. It's hard not to like crispy deep-fried beef that is then coated in a sweet sauce, and I probably enjoyed this the most of any dish. But it really was way too sweet. 8. Shrimp Kebat $21. It was good, it had flavor. Would I order it again? No. read more

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Who doesn't like Burmese cuisine? If you aren't sure this is a good place to try your first. And this is a very good fusion version. Had to do the staples and all were DY-No-Mite! Of course everything tastes better with a SingHa... or 3! After my first round at Baylands golf course, maybe my new favorite muni, I met a long lost friend and her daughter. Long lost cause we can never find time to meet up! This was perfect as her other daughter was at a birthday party nearby. They never had Burmese before It was a lovely evening so we decided alfresco was the way to go. A flurry of goodies starting with tea leave salad as always prepared table side. So fresh, crunchy and unctuous. Little Sally wanted palata and rice! Ok young lady but for a bazillion dollars please try the salad. "Nope not happening." Ah well my bazillion is safe for now. Basil beef shrimp kebat and Tofu chocked garlic noods were next as well as the Indian rice. Way to much food but I had to try so I could compare. Have lunch for mañana tho. Good catching up with ol friends over Burmese. And I have to say everything was so damn delicious we will be back soon. Highlight beyond the salad was Indian rice and basil beef! A must try! read more

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Burma Ruby is a great place to eat! The location and outdoor seating are perfect for the vibes! The staff is kind and accommodating based on your needs, such as moving tables to fit parties, sitting near heaters for people who get cold easily, subbing meats in dishes, etc. The service is also great with the waiters checking in multiple times despite the rush and amount of people during peak hours. The best appetizer BY FAR is the "Tea Leaf Salad." I'm not a fan of salads but my god this was great! I once saw a funny quote saying "No great story ever started with someone eating a salad!" I'd respectfully disagree after eating this one, the tea leaf salad tasted yummy and very authentic! The main courses were good, my only complaint is that the portion size is on the smaller side considering the size of the plates. I'd highly recommend the "Pad Thai with Tofu", it was brilliant! My group also got the "Coconut Chicken Curry," but felt as if that was more of an average dish. To my surprise, the curry was red and didn't taste like it had or was cooked with any coconut. Overall, a great place to eat and I'll definitely be coming again. Cheers! read more

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Extremely BLAND! Some of the worst food I've had in a while. - We got to tea leaf salad, which was oddly oily and lacked the classic flavor. - The samosa soup was laughably bad! One chopped up soggy samosa covered in a sour flavorless broth with chunks of stale fried potatoes and big slices of onion on top. Missing all the spices, flavors, and textures of samosa soup. - The "crispy chicken" looked AND tasted like freezer aisle microwaved Chinese food. Absolutely soggy and covered in a sickeningly sweet sauce. A mess!!! Didn't get any drinks and left still somewhat hungry. With tip it was over $80 ‍ PASS!!! read more

One of my old co-workers told me I HAD to try Burmese food so we went here. That was over 4 years ago and the only thing I remembered was falling in love with the tea leaf salad. This is my third time going back, and I went with my friend because she said she'd never tried Burmese food before. Every time I came here, I ordered the tea leaf salad and it never fails to disappoint! Of course, this time I order it again, and its flavor is consistent (even 4 years later!) and my friend, who's not really a salad person, really liked its unique flavor and said she'd be down to eat it on a regular basis. I also love how the server explains what goes into the salad and mixes it right in front of you! We also ordered the eggplant dish, and the eggplant wasn't over-cooked or bland. My friend and I both love eggplant, and I think this place nailed it. We also ordered the basil beef (as recommended by a waiter), and that didn't disappoint either! My friend said it reminded her of a Chinese beef dish, but with a more flavorful taste. (Warning, if you're not really an onion person, this dish comes with lots of onions. Fortunately for us, we love onions!! So it worked out.) -- The service was really great! We came in around 1:30 PM and left around 3-3:30 PM because we spent a lot of time catching up, but the server never rushed us and consistently came back to refill our waters. They're so nice, and I love their food! read more

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Easy to get and get seated during lunch hour and holiday season rush. This is a bright lit place with tall ceilings and beautiful modern Glass chandeliers. They have a great selection on the menu, but we left the ordering to our Burmese friend Started with the tea leaf salad, followed by Burmese tofu (made from garbanzo beans flour), and the Burmese Pad Thai. The food was extremely delicious. I highly recommend the TEA LEAF SALAD , it is light and full of refreshing flavor. The Tofu was tasty but you need to keep in mind it is very different inconsistency and flavor compared to the other Asian Tofu made of soy beans. The service was prompt and the wait staff were very friendly, prices are reasonable and all together it is a great dining experience... read more

Not quite sure if this place has dishes that are necessarily amazing, especially as a vegetarian. I have gotten the Garlic Noodles without Tofu and the Spicy Eggplant before. Both dishes were kind of on the bland side. The noodles did have a good garlic flavor to it, but that was pretty much it. The eggplant wasn't really spicy at all, and honestly tasted like almost fully cooked eggplant with not much sauce and flavor. I think the decor of this restaurant makes it seems like a high end place, but that is pretty much it. I don't think the flavor of the food is really worth more than 3 stars in my opinion. Wish I had more to say :/ read more

Burma Ruby - Spicy Eggplant - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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This is a sister restaurant of Rangoon Ruby, Palo Alto (if you have been there, it's the same menu). Food is delicious here and service is outstanding as well. Fiery Tofu & Beans, Tea leaf salad and Burmese fried rice (spicy) just made our Friday better. No complaints on the quality & taste. However, noticed that for the same price as Rangoon, food portions were quite small here. Cutlery look big, quantity was definitely less and doesn't do justice for the price. Waiter was very kind to ask if we would like a bowl of steamed chicken for our dog along with water. Our doggie loved it:) We really appreciate the kind gesture. Would love to go back- hoping outdoor seating remains post Covid. read more

BIG fan of burma ruby! Absolutely love the tea leaf salad! So many different textures and flavors. The noodles and curry were really food too! We asked for the curry to be spicy & boy did they nail it! Definitely coming back! read more

Burma Ruby - Burmese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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