I love burma superstar! This place is such a classic San Francisco spot. My first few visits were actually at the Oakland location. I had never had Burmese food before. There are so many amazing dishes but I would really recommend coming with a group and experiencing this spot family style. That's the way to do it. Parking can be tough so it's not a bad idea to take alternative transit options. Also this spot can be super packed at popular dinner and lunch hours like on the weekend. For the salads I highly recommend the tea leaf salad especially if you've never had it before. It's quite unique. The mango salad is quite good too with the unripen mangos so it isn't super sweet. It has a zesty dressing. The rainbow salad is good but it's more like a cold noodle dish and less greens so depends on what you are looking for. The samusa soup is good! The coconut chicken soup and noodle dishes used to be my favorite thing on the menu. But now it's a little to heavy, creamy, and rich for me. I would recommend sharing this one because it's so tasty. I love their coconut rice great with any of their curries or to complement the protein dishes. The garlic noodles don't wow me but they're good and great to go with a meal. The sesame chicken is good and tangy but it is breaded chicken. So depends on if you are up for that. The chili lamb is super good and so is the beef curry. They have a rice dish with chicken and shrimp that is good too. If you are okay with sweet things the mango chicken is good. And then they have some spicy dishes that are good if you like the spice. I don't love their green beans which is sad because I usually like this style of green beans which. They're a little spicy for my taste but maybe that's exactly what you are looking for. Burma superstar is honestly a comfort place for me at this point. read more

we were quoted 30 minutes but ended up waiting about an hour for a sunday night, not too bad, we walked around to waste some time. i saw the great reviews so i had an expectation coming in that it would blow my mind. starter: fried taro and lotus chips this was pretty good and provided at the table! i asked for more or if i can bring some home but they stated i would have to purchase it. burmese style beef curry: 3/5 taste like vietnamese beef stew, thit kho. don't think there was any curry flavor to it. maybe that's the style of the curry? just not the flavor profile i'm use to when i see the word "curry". beef was not as soft as i expected and very lean/dry. i would try lamb next time since a lot of people talk about it. i'm not a big fan of lamb, but their lamb in the other dish was not gamey so i would wanna try the lamb curry next time. chicken byrani: 3/5 the chicken was yummy! great seasoning but the byrani as a whole was drier than expected. not sure if it's cause i'm comparing it to indian byrani? tea leaf salad: 3/5 it was good and had fun textures with the crispy garlic, peanuts, and lettuce. the salad is a savory salad fyi! i think it woulda been even greater with some citrus! they add lemon but i think it needed like a hint of sweetness to it, maybe a mandarin or a fruit. it's with fish sauce so make sure you are okay with the strong umami flavor in the salad. idk why people hype up the salad. it wasn't a wow factor for me at all. fiery style lamb: 5/5 this was the best thing we ate there! the lamb isn't gamey, it was crispy fried with some peppers! reminded me of like of beijing beef if it was spicy and with lamb! coconut rice: 4/5 it's rice! can't mess up rice. it had a hint of coconut flavor with some fried scallion on top? it's good to eat with the curry but nothing crazy about it. it's good to order if you wanna pair any dishes with rice. small portion though about 2 scoops of rice. overall the food didn't really give me a wow factor, it's definitely overhyped. i was taking recommendations from yelp and the worker. the items we ordered were recommended by the server and i didn't feel wowed if these were their most popular and best dishes. i felt like there were other items to explore on the menu then what was recommended so maybe i would try their seafood or other dishes if i were to come back. it was also pretty pricey for what is was, i felt like i coulda spent the same amount of money else where and gotten more/better food. read more

We haven't come back to Burma Superstar in well over a year, and the quality simply isn't what I remember. We came for dinner around 6pm and luckily beat the rush; we were seated within 10 minutes of putting our name down. Most of our order were things we'd enjoyed a lot in the past: tea leaf salad (vegetarian, no fish sauce or shrimp), platha and dip, and samusa soup. They no longer serve the okra egg curry, which honestly was one of the main draws for me since making it at home is a pain (deep frying eggs takes forever!). It was really disappointing to find out it was no longer on the menu. - Tea leaf salad: overall ingredients were fresh, but it was definitely missing an umami about it this time. 7/10 - Platha and dip: coconut curry dip still had good depth, but platha was a lot thicker and doughier than it used to be (I remember thin and flaky). Also seemed a LOT smaller from what I remember. 7/10 - Samusa soup: flavor is as I remember and still had all the fixings I enjoy (falafel, samusa, and wonton chunks) but it came out warm instead of hot. 6/10 - Coconut rice on the side: rice was mushy this time instead of QQ with all the individual grains We got the tofu tower in place of the okra egg curry and the sauce was a little too salty, but the the tofu was well done. Nice crispy outside, silky and eggy inside. 7/10 Overall, decent meal but no longer a place I'd rave about like I used to when I first came 8 years ago. The portions have increasingly shrunk over the years while the prices have gone up. The current level of quality is not enough to justify such an expensive meal where each dish averages $20+. read more

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I've been to several of Burma Superstar's sister restaurants, and everyone told me Burma Superstar in the Inner Richmond was the best. Since my family had never tried Burmese cuisine before, I booked a table for dinner. The restaurant felt cozier than the other locations, (indoor seating was very limited). We were seated promptly at 5 PM, right when the restaurant opened. Upon being seated, our server placed a small bowl of root chips on the table. I noticed that Burma Superstar's menu looked shorter than those of its sister restaurants, but they still had the classics - tea leaf salad, platha and dip, garlic eggplant. We ordered all of the above along with the garlic noodles and coconut rice. Our food came out quickly, and the portion sizes seemed a lot smaller than I remembered. The platha and dip was the most significant variance from the other restaurants; the platha is thicker (almost like a scallion pancake), cut into six tiny wedges, and served with a small bowl of sauce. While it was easier to serve the wedges, I prefer the large, thinner platha. The rest of the dishes were consistent, and the tea leaf salad was still a standout. The garlic noodles had good flavor, but there didn't seem to be enough noodles in the dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly but could have used more spice. We maybe could have ordered one or two more dishes for the four of us, but this dish lineup would have been plenty of food at the other restaurants. My family enjoyed the meal overall, so we'll definitely check out the sister restaurants as well. read more

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It's seems the Richmond has lots of good spots for different types of food. There is great Chinese food and also Italian food and some good Vietnamese, Thai, and American food. One thing I notice I seen a lot of in the Richmond is Burmese food with a five block radius. There are lots of Burmese restaurants across the Richmond. There is one place which seems to be the star of the show for decades in the Richmond. It's on Clement street and it's Burma Superstar. On a last week of July stroll on a not so sunny day I landed at Burma Superstar. This place has always been the place which lots of people go to for Burmese food in the city. I decided to go with the classic sesame chicken with sesame seeds which was flavorful. I then ordered their mango chicken which was not too sweet but it had a kick to it and tasty. Then I got the curry chicken which was good but better paired with the coconut rice. Overall a good place to grab Burmese food in the Richmond ( not the city ) District in SF. Richmond is the place to go different foods that are "Chinese "and with some restaurants which are "Vietnamese"and some which have sushi which are "Japanese"and in a five block radius three restaurants which are "Burmese" No matter where you "are"go to "Burma Superstar" because the food is up to "par "the country use to be called Burma now it's called "Myanmar" read more

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Oh my goodness. What an incredible meal. I want to preface this review by saying that I struggle with spicy food. If you do too, this is the spot to fight through. Definitely recommend a reservation here. They opened at 5 and there was already a line before opening. By the time we sat down, there weren't any tables left. Service is super fast, and the entire staff is super attentive. We had multiple requests throughout the meal that were all taken care. We got the beef curry, shrimp, some noodles, and the pork belly. We also had an order of coconut rice. Everything was packed with flavor. It was flavor bomb left and right, and not just the spice. read more

Burma Superstar - Burmese Beef Curry (GF), Coconut Rice (GF, V), Jasmine Rice (GF, V) - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you want delicious Burmese food, you want Burma superstar! They have a handful of different locations with similar names throughout San Francisco, but this is the one that serves up the best tasting food out of all of them! This location is not necessarily warm and inviting, but the food makes it worthwhile! Reservations seem to be hit or miss so make them early. Parking of course is hellacious, and no that's just a given. You want the samusa. It's overstuffed with their vegetarian filling, and everything about this is delectable. From the outside, including each bite. You won't be able to put it down. The dipping sauce was OK, and I think I was expecting something a little bit more with a Thai flare to it. Nonetheless, this is a tasty dish. We ordered the coconut rice and the spicy crispy chicken. I was super excited about both of these items, and the spicy crispy chicken did not disappoint. The chicken was moist and tender, and the spice combined with the little bit of sweet, packs, a light fiery punch. Add in some coconut rice and it's a really tasty dish! I definitely recommend the chicken. The rice for some reason fell a little flat. It was truly missing that yummy coconut flavor on its own, combined with the chicken. It was fine, but it wasn't any better than plain rice. The service definitely fell flat and we were left without our drinks being refilled, or asking if we needed anything. Like I said the service is not phenomenal here, but the food is worth the push. read more

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I have been coming here since the early 2000's. It's always crammed full of people with a super long wait but... it's worth it! Come prepared to hang out and wait for awhile. It's part of the experience! I love this place so much, it was the restaurant I needed to eat at to celebrate my first full marathon! There was a table large enough to accommodate all of my friends to order all the food! We always order the Tea Leaf Salad (but with the shrimp on the side since some of us don't eat shrimp). Over the years, my family and I have ordered pretty much everything on the menu. You honestly can't go wrong. Something I really enjoy in the winter is their hearty Samusa Soup. There's something about all the textures and flavors in that soup that is ultra comforting. This is a great place for vegans and vegetarians as there are a ton of options. I've literally tried every single dish over the years at this location and their other two locations and love them all. The service has always been fantastic and the servers are enthusiastic and friendly. I absolutely love this place! Not only was it my first time trying Burmese food but even after several other Burmese restaurants popped up around the bay, Burma Superstar will always be my favorite! read more

It's been a while since the last time we've come to Burma Superstar, but we saw the restaurant week menu and decided it was about time to come back! This time it was a $90 set with 2 drinks, 2 servings of rice of your choice, a trio of their salads, and 2 entrees - honestly a great deal and I think the waitstaff mentioned it's about a $150 value, which I completely believe. Our party of 4 arrived around 8:15, and waited about 15 minutes to get seated - definitely try to join the ahead of time because they saved us! It's cozy, clean and well decorated inside, and though the tables are a little close you have plenty of space and it's not too loud for conversations. We got two sets of the $90 menu - which was probably a mistake since we were stuffed and had plenty of leftovers. Drinks: we got 4 different drinks - the mango Lassi, spiced sunset, nanda breeze and burma cooler. All of these were excellent, refreshing and great for balancing the strong flavors of the entrees! Rice: we always get the coconut rice, so this time we opted for 2 scoops of coconut rice and 2 scoops of the burmese fried rice - the fried rice was tasty but not as fragrant as the coconut rice so we'll probably stick to that in the future Salad trio: this included the iconic tea leaf salad, along with the pea shoot salad, and superstar noodle salad. The pea shoot salad was a surprising favorite, and I'd even consider getting that over the tea leaf salad in the future! The noodle salad was pretty filling but tasty - maybe good if you're not planning to get a bunch of entrees On to the entrees: these are all super flavorful, umami, and can get a little heavy if you don't balance it out with the rice and salads. We got the pazun kyaw (chili prawns), nga phel hin (a sort of fish patty in tomato curry sauce with fresh cucumber slices), chili lamb, and basil chili pork belly. The chili lamb was a standout - super tender, flavorful and our overall favorite. The basil chili pork belly is a close second, but a bit oilier and heavier. The nga phel hin was tasty but a little too heavy /salty - slightly helped by the cucumber but there were only 4 slices with the dish. The chili prawns had great flavor but unfortunately were a little overcooked. Overall, this was an excellent meal! Burma Superstar never fails to be a great place for a large, flavorful family style dinner. I'm glad we got to try multiple new things from the menu through the restaurant week offer, and I'll be able to switch up my typical order in the future based on what we tried this time! read more

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We got the tea leaf salad, chicken curry, and a fish curry dish which were all delicious. They weren't too spicy or overpowering which I liked. The price was something justifiable but service was decent. Ambiance was ok because we were placed outside. read more

We ordered takeout this time, for five people: - The chicken curry noodle soup was very popular, there was barely any left. Maybe I should have made this a "Large" bowl and would definitely order again. - The lamb curry was also very popular, we only had one piece of lamb left, which was probably just left due to politeness. - The chicken biryani was well liked, particularly by the person who ordered it, but not as much as the chicken curry noodle soup and the lamb curry - The coconut rice is really delicious, you should definitely get it. The coconut flavor really elevates it above regular rice. we probably only needed one order since we also had the biryani. - The eggplant and salt&pepper wings were not very popular, I would not order these next time. - Was this enough food -- yes, we would have had enough even if we didn't order the wings. In terms of portion size: - The chicken curry noodle soup was a plastic tub of chicken curry plus a rectangular container of noodles and other toppings. Same rectangular containers for the lamb curry and eggplant. The 2x coconut rice came in a smaller rectangular container. There were 4-5 wings per order. read more

I haven't been to Burma superstar for almost 15 years. On Sunday I went with my daughter who just moved to the area and we ordered the Tea Leaf salad, garlic and chili shrimp and spicy and crispy chicken. All three of them were off putting. The chicken wasn't tender or crispy and was swimming in thick overly sweet sauce. The shrimp was fishy and overly salted, and the salad had a strange musky funk smell and taste. Just a few bites of each dish and we sent it back and walked out. The only saving grace was the manager comped the meal. Which was fair because it was no better than panda express. read more

10 years later and I am still in love with this place. The beef curry was so delicious and plenty of protein in the dish! Sad to see the okra off the menu but this might be a seasonal issue. Eggplants were fantastic!!!! Service 10/10 as usual and we were able to score a last minute reservation (highly recommended). read more

While walking around Clement Street, we decided to try Burma Superstar for lunch. There are some Burmese restaurants in the city, but this one is by far one of the most popular and has been here for many years. Service was wonderful and welcoming. We were seated at around noon, and people were starting to fill up the place. They have outside dining as well, which helps when it gets busy. Inside was a bit dark, having wooden furniture and paneling with Burmese decor and artwork. The menu is quite extensive, including a lunch menu, a regular menu, and a drink menu. Taking pictures of the many menus was a chore in itself! ***OUR PICKS*** TEA LEAF SALAD ~ fried garlic, peanuts, sunflower seeds, roasted sesame mixed with lemon juice, tomatoes, fresh green jalapeños, fish sauce, and dried shrimp. Definitely much more lettuce than any tea leaf salad I've ever had. I wasn't expecting this much greenery and was disappointed that there were less nuts, seeds and no fried chickpeas or beans. It was lacking the crunchy textures that I was expecting. 3/5 BURMESE STYLE CHICKEN SALAD ~ fried chicken slices, salad with cabbage, fried onions, cilantro, and dressing with garlicky kick. This salad was a bit spicy compared to the tea leaf salad. The fried chicken slices weren't slices but small pieces. I tasted more batter than chicken. 3/5 TOFU VEGETABLE KEBAT ~ Fried tofu cooked in onions, tomatoes, strings beans, bell peppers, lemon juice, coconut milk, jalapenos, & mint. This item was on the lunch menu and definitely not for sharing due to its small size. It's actually $1 more than the regular menu, because you get a slaw (without dressing?) and rice. This wasn't worth the price when you get a few cubes of tofu and a little bit of vegetables for $18.50. It was lacking flavorful and quite disappointing. And I'm not sure if they forgot the dressing on the slaw because it was naked! 2/5 OH NOH KAUSWER ~ (coconut chicken noodle soup) Burmese style coconut noodle soup with chicken, topped with onions, eggs, cilantro, lemon & chili. We thought it would be more soupy, but it was a thick, goopy type of gravy. The flavor was ok, but nothing special. This would have been better if it had been a broth with lemongrass, curry, and coconut milk. 3/5 Amazingly, this restaurant has been in business for over 30 years. People may have a different idea of what authentic Burmese food is like, so they will keep returning. They have those people to thank. Unfortunately, we don't fall into that category. We felt the food was overpriced for small portions and flavors didn't impress us. read more

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We ordered basil chicken samosa soup tea leaf salad and cocktails Personally I felt like the cocktails were too sweet and it was super hard to drink with the chunks of lychee. Food was good but I was not wowed like I remember from my childhood. Chicken had good flavor but could use a bit more heat and samosa Soup felt one dimensional. I mean nothing was bad but mandalay wows me more. read more

Burma Superstar - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We went here for lunch yesterday and had a great time. Our server, Andrew was fantastic. He checked up on us multiple times throughout the meal. This time, we noticed that the sticky fingers rib portion size is about 2x the portion size than what we had maybe a year ago. Still same great flavor and same price. I could recommend anyone getting this. We got the usual of the tea leaf salad, nan gyi thok, and basil chicken and it was great. Burma Superstar continues to be one of our favorite places with great service, food, and a cozy atmosphere. read more

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We had surprisingly never tried this Burmese restaurant even though it's been around for 30+ years. Met up with my brother and wife who live nearby for a 5:30 dinner, but all they had was outside seating or a half hour wait, so we sat outside. (I later learned you can book a resie on Yelp.) One of the outdoor seating areas has glass walls so it wasn't freezing, but no heaters. The other one is fairly open for hotter days. It's cutely decorated with paper lanterns. Service was fast and friendly. We started with spicy margaritas and Tsing Tao beer and complimentary taro type spicy chips. All items can be shared, so we started with two Platha orders, which are hot flatbread served with a yellow curry sauce. There were about 6 pieces each and very yummy ($14 each). We also got an order of the Sticky Fingers appetizer, which were bone in pork riblets in a caramelized, sweet garlic & soy wine glaze ($15.50). Very yummy but kind of a pain to chew off the bone. My husband thought they were oxtail. We then had the large portion of Superstar Shrimp, wok-tossed shrimp with chili & garlic sauce, comes with side of broccoli ($34.50). They asked what spice level we wanted between 1-5 and we got a 2 so not too hot. We had two orders of coconut rice on the side, which is a jasmine & basmati fried rice made rice cooked with coconut milk, with brown rice, chickpeas, topped with fried onions ($5.50 each). I could have eaten a bowl of this! My favorite was our last order, the Spicy & Crispy Chicken, deep fried chicken in a sweet and tangy spicy sauce with chili & garlic ($30.50). It was like an amped up sweet KFC but no bones and delish! We also had Sonoma county Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and both were reasonably priced. We opted for dessert at Toy Boat one block down. We split the bill and it was $130 each couple with tip, so not outrageous. We will definitely be back to try more items soon! read more

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Single seat near the kitchen, was super noisy and busy traffic, but that's okay. I came to eat and not to impress anyone. If there were others in party might have waited for better seating. At least indoors on cold night Other prime seating for large parties Dinner crowd Packed and line at 4:45pm All size parties. Monday night!! Fiery vegetables tofu, packed some good heat. Nice medley of kale, green beans, red pepper. Super flavorful sauce. Plenty of tofu, no skimping here. Coconut rice. Good addition. Came out to about three good size combination servings which I wolfed down after no lunch. Thai ice tea coconut milk. Great for non dairy Maybe salad next time Gratis chips with shrimp given to table next to me Left my wallet on the table. They got me before I left!! read more

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My go-to spot for Burmese food! Would recommend going early/calling ahead of time to confirm wait times though, as it can get pretty crowded during peak hours. The inside gives a cozy vibe, and wait staff are very attentive. What I've tried: - Tea leaf salad - MUST GET! A staple when it comes to burmese cuisine and this one never disappoints - Platha and dip - great option for an appetizer! Wouldn't say it's a must for me but I definitely wouldn't say no. The dip reminds me of a creamy curry and is super comforting! - Moh Hinga - catfish noodle soup - a great option if you love fish soup! I'm not sure I could eat a whole bowl myself but I almost always get it to share family style with others. - Pumpkin curry - so delicious! This is something I hadn't tried until recently and discovered I actually really like it and this one did not disappoint! - Chicken basil stir fry - quite salty, and nothing super extraordinary but I'm a sucker for thai basil so I still really liked this dish paired with a side of coconut rice. I could pass on this dish next time, or maybe ask for less salt to be added. Burma Superstar continues to be my go-to when craving burmese food in the city! read more

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Burma Superstar is one of the most iconic and well-known restaurants in the bay area, and it has been popular for more than two decades. It never disappoints. We know the wait can be long, especially on weekends, so we ordered takeout this time. The food was ready by the time we got there and tastes just as great. The rainbow salad and tea leaf salad are my go-to choices every time. Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic food and great service. There was a fairly long wait, so we opted to sit on the outdoor patio and we're seated immediately. The patio was super cute and protected from the wind, loved the lanterns and cozy feel! Would especially recommend the chicken soup, was so delicious and was a large amount of food! read more

Arrived around 5:15pm on a Saturday, had to wait around 30 minutes. There are things to do around the area so waiting wasn't bad. Ambiance: we were seated next to the kitchen. It was a bit overstimulating. I also noticed that there was often a line for the restroom. Service: staff were friendly! Food: nothing to rave about. We got the rainbow salad, spicy & crispy chicken, coconut rice, and Burmese style curry with beef. - We felt the rainbow salad was the best dish of the three. The staff mixed the salad for us, however, I felt it would be better if we mixed it ourselves as the staff often spilt some of the ingredients onto the table. The sourness of the salad was a bit overpowering at times. - The spicy & crispy chicken was not crispy. It tastes like kung pao chicken. Very sweet. - The beef in the curry was tough/dry. - The coconut rice was mushy! There wasn't a strong taste in coconut either. It just tasted like normal rice with sweetness. Portions are on the smaller side. read more

Burma Superstar - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was fantastic! The service was impeccable! The wait time was long, but, it's super worth it! I would love to return to try more food items! read more

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All of the items are always a good first try. Coconut curry soup was good but had minimal chunks of chicken. Tea leaf salad is good, they mix it for you. Garlic noodles were ok, didn't taste much garlic. They give free taro chips. Service though is definitely kind and attentive! Place is kind of small but has outside seating. read more

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I'm so excited to say that I finally tried Burma Superstar, after so many years of it being in my saved SF spots! We went on a Sunday night and luckily we remembered to get on the Yelp waitlist so we didn't have to wait too long. Instead, we used that time to look for parking LOL! After circling around the neighborhood a couple times, we were able to find parking so just be persistent in looking for parking! The inside of the establishment is a bit on the smaller side but the ambiance is very homey and cozy feeling. The bathroom here is also very clean, which is another plus for the city! Our server was very attentive in checking up on us every now and then, and also informing us of their dinner special! We came at a good time since it's currently SF Restaurant Week, so they were doing a Dinner Special for 2 people for $75 and select beverages for a discounted price. Thankfully, the items they had listed on the dinner special were the dishes that we wanted to try! For appetizer, we chose the Platha & Dip and added chicken for an additional $2. The platha was really crispy and not overly oily, so it was good on it's own! The dip used was a curry that had a strong minty, complex taste. I would give this dish a 3.5/5. For salad, we (of course!) chose the Tea Leaf Salad, which was my personal favorite! The server was nice enough to toss it for us and so each bite was a perfect combo of the fresh lettuce, tomatoes, crunchy nut and seed toppings, and slightly bitter but umami fermented tea leaves! It's a crazy, flavorful explosion in your mouth each bite! Definitely a must each time you eat here! For main entrees, we were allowed two items. We chose the Firecracker Cauliflower and Chicken w/ Fresh Basil. The Firecracker Cauliflower was a saucy, fried, garlicky concoction and is a good dish to get your veggies in! It tasted reminiscent of the garlic sauce chicken wings from 3Star in Vallejo, minus the chicken! The Chicken w/ Fresh Basil was a typical stir fried dish with lots of fresh veggies. Both dishes were delicious, but I would definitely get the Firecracker Cauliflower again! For sides, we got the Coconut Rice and Burmese Fried Rice. We weren't too fond of the Burmese Fried Rice since the texture of the brown rice was a little too hard and it tasted too strongly of turmeric. We absolutely loved the Coconut Rice though! The rice was a pillowy texture and the coconut flavor gave it a slight sweetness. For drinks we got the Iced Thai Tea, which was at a discounted price of $6 due to the dinner special, and the Lychee Mojito, which was at the regular price of $13. The Thai tea tasted like your average Thai Tea. The Lychee Mojito stole the show because it tasted very strongly of fresh lychees and the mints weren't overpowering at all. The drink didn't taste like an alcoholic one either! All in all, Burma Superstar is definitely a superstar in my list! Definitely come check them out, especially during this week since they have a great deal for restaurant week! read more

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Food was adequate but nothing special. We had the tea leaf salad (bland with way too much lettuce), a viscous, flavorless noodle dish, not spicy green beans with boiled chicken, and an overcooked pork rib appetizer. Service was meh. Had to hunt down a server whenever we needed something and were subsequently forgotten. Bus staff started cleaning our plates away before we were finished, without asking, while wearing blue rubber gloves. If, despite this review, you feel compelled to try this mediocre but expensive fast food type service establishment, I recommend you save your money by ordering the regular size rather than the large size dishes. You'll waste less money. Price without drinks about $50/person. Additionally. If you don't want to feel like you're dining in a shoe box, eat outside -- mire room and better service. read more

Visited a Friday night around 8PM and the place was very busy. However, only had to wait ~30min for an outdoor table for my party of 4. Ordered the sesame beef and the spicy and crispy chicken with coconut rice. Portions are very generous, so from the rice both me and my friend were able to eat, same with the meats. The sesame beef was crispy and sweet. The spicy and crispy chicken, to my surprise as someone who doesn't love extremely spicy food, was not that spicy, but perfect for my palate. Overall, great food! I've visited this restaurant multiple times and rest assured I will continue to come! read more

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I came on a weekday evening for dinner and there was a lot of people in the restaurant, but we were still able to get a table immediately. Service was pretty fast. It can be tough to find parking since it's located on a busy street. Items ordered: - Tea leaf salad: My favorite appetizer! The menu literally says "it's a party in your mouth" and I definitely agree. Salad is crunchy and comes with so many toppings and rich with flavor. - Platha and dip: Similar to roti and overall delicious! I really liked the curry dip. - Moh Hinga soup: My friend recommended this soup and it was delicious! Has a pretty strong fish/seafood flavor but I liked how the flavors of the other toppings still paired well altogether. - Burmese lamb curry: First time having this dish and it was great, rich in flavor and lamb was tender. The food is always so delicious, would definitely come back to try other dishes! read more

Burma Superstar - Tea Leaf Salad, Moh Hinga Soup (Catfish Chowder Noodle Soup) - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The plus side: very open to giving suggestions and paid very close attention to food allergies. My friend loved her noodle dish. They forgot not to leave off the chilis, but that worked for me because I added her chilis to my dish. The bad: An $8 charge to trade out the regular lunch salad for the tea leaf salad. It was OK. Not great. Not memorable. Ok. The mediocre: I ordered curry which could not be ordered as mild, which was fantastic news to me, and it was mild. It lacked the spiciness I expect from Asian food. It wasn't bad. It was just... disappointing. Furthermore, the Lychee iced tea ($7 a glass or $12 for a carafe) was literally just iced tea with lychees placed in the carafe. That's it. No flavor. Just fruit in the tea. Honestly, I was looking forward to Burma Superstar, but the Burmese place in downtown Sunnyvale is better. If this was their normal, I'd look around for something that lives up to the name SUPERSTAR. ‍ Oh... the location is ok. Not an amazing looking place. Gotta love the red light to indicate if the bathroom is available. Nice, helpful staff. Just skip the substitutions and expect it to be bland. read more

After three long years of anticipation, I finally made it to Burma Superstar! A family friend has been raving about this place for years, and despite my best efforts to visit whenever I was in the area, it somehow always slipped away from me. I am so sorry I didn't try it sooner, it's popular and busy for a reason and absolutely worth the wait. Every dish was crafted to perfection, and the staff was beyond amazing, kind, helpful, and attentive throughout our meal. They recommended the daily special catfish and samosa soup that was so new to us and delicious. Fan favorites were definitely the platha (so flaky and delicious!) and the chili lamb, which had the perfect balance of heat and flavor. But honestly, everything we tried was phenomenal. This place lives up to its name, a true superstar in the restaurant scene! read more

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The service alone would have given it a perfect five. My coworker took me right as they opened and service was slower, so the owner(?) was coming around to take orders and talk to everyone. She was EXTREMELY charismatic and it was such a pleasant conversation. The food itself was also good! My coworker insisted I try the rainbow salad, and while it was tasty, I think the photo was prettier. The mango chicken was much more subtle in flavor than I was expecting, but it was welcome. The garlic noodles were tasty, but nothing stood out. Overall a very solid meal with very pleasant company. read more

Burma Superstar - Mango Chicken Coconut Rice NEW Garlic Noodles - Chicken - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is my second time trying Burmese food. One of the good things being in SF area is that there are decent Burmese restaurants here. What I liked - Ambience was really good. The complimentary lotus chips were a nice addition. I also tried spicy chicken and their Fried rice which had chickpea - I think that was interesting. I kind of liked it. What I didn't like - Nan Gyi Duk. It reminds me of Vietnamese flavour. It felt fresh but was bit too bland. I think there was too much of things going on with the dish and it was all over place. I will not be ordering it again. But good experimentation. Then I think their portion size was below par. I felt they can improve the portion as the food is actually expensive. I didn't had any dessert or drinks otherwise the check would be easy $100+ for 2 person. read more

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Great Burmese food. The side of rice was very dry but the cauliflower and chicken were excellent. Samosas were great tasting and good sauce. Soda is steep at $4.50 and mandate fee 5.5%. read more

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Came in for lunch (weekend). Parking was sparse when we arrived im the area but with some patience and luck we were able to find street parking. We didn't havr to wait to be seated inside the restaurant. Staff were kind. Restaurant was busy but looked clean. We ordered the following: Nan Gyi Dok - Noodles were cooked perfectly, the flavors blended very well. Just wish the serving size was a bit more generous. Burmese Style Curry (Beef) - Curry tasted light, a bit of sourness to it but was delicous.. The beef couldve been a bit more tender imo but its texture was acceptable overall. This dosh paired very well with the Coconut rice. Cocounut Rice - Cooked right and had a light sweet taste. The flavor of the rice blended well with the curry which had a bit of sour flavor to it. Prices are a bit up there but ingredients in the dishes tasted fresh and of high quality. read more

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LOCATION: heart of San Francisco and in the middle of everything close to Presidio on the west side. There is a lot of street parking but can get busy. They have meters where you pay as well. SERVICE: service was friendly and helpful we arrived closer to the opening and got seated right away. Pretty small interior but nice seating area and compact as well. They have kids seating and outside has couple of seating that can get busy on weekends knowing the popularity of the place. They came to fill waters and also do the tea leaf presentation as well. FOOD: They start you off with some chips and spicy snacks which was fun to have! The bread with the curry sauce was my favorite! Delicious! The tea leaf salad has a very unique taste that I don't know I liked but it was great to try for the first time! The rest of the food was sub-par, beef curry tasted like others and the Nan Gyi Dok tasted like chicken noodle soup but with unique flavoring for Burma food. I would definitely recommend trying for the first time, but not sure if I'd come back again. read more

Burma Superstar absolutely lives up to the hype. The food is bold, comforting, and packed with flavor: the tea leaf salad is a must, and every dish we tried was perfectly balanced and satisfying. The service was efficient and friendly despite how busy it gets, and everything came out quickly. The ambiance is lively but welcoming, with that cozy neighborhood energy that makes you want to linger. Easily one of the best Burmese spots in SF and always worth the wait. read more

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Incredible pescatarian options! The fish cakes will change your life. Very popular, but the wait isn't even that bad when you have a nice friend to walk around the neighborhood with ! read more

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Located on busy Clement Street. The best Burmese Cuisine in the Bay! In fact, they were highlighted on Yelps Top 100 restaurants (2025). Indoor and outdoor seating, but I would recommend getting a reservation. Delicious tea leaf salad and taro chips(complimentary) to start. The walnut shrimp was absolutely fantastic: jumbo sized shrimp, fried and paired with caramelized walnuts. The stir fried eggplant with garlic sauce, was a perfect vegetable dish with your meal. Be sure to order their nan gyi dok(coconut chicken curry). The coconut rice was another great option. Lastly, their Vietnamese ice coffee was refreshing. read more

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Came to this restaurant in December and it was about 50 degrees outside during lunch. They kept the door "open" with a light curtain separating the indoors from the outdoor elements, so the interior of the restaurant was actually really cold. Besides the small temperature issue, this restaurant is amazing. The waiters were very patient and explained the menu very well. The complimentary lotus root chips were really good. Their standout dishes are definitely the tea leaf salad (really unique flavor), the Burmese curry, and the platha and dip (one of my favorites in the bay), but pretty much everything on their menu was great read more

I have been coming here for 35 years. Absolutely astonishing. Tea Leaf Salad and Lamb with red bell pepper are my favorites. Wow.