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

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

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

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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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

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 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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I was so disappointed in the food! This place used to be great but even the tea leaf salad was mediocre! The mango tofu was just ok. The vegetarian sumusa soup was still good but not a ten. The service, however, was great and the stars are for that alone. read more

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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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've tried so many Burmese restaurants but this restaurant is still my favorite after all these years. The location is also decent with fun shops close by and parking around the residential areas. Also, be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation! I highly recommend calling in advance. My family can't handle very spicy foods so these are the items we always opt for and greatly enjoy. 1. Platha and dip 4.5/5 - I really like the dip it comes with! 2. Tea leaf salad 5/5 - Their signature item. Even a large size seemed only slightly bigger than the regular size! 3. Sesame beef 4.5/5 - Very saucy and I like how well each piece of beef is coated. 4. Nan pia dok 5/5 - I like this dish a lot but for some reason they put a ton of shallots in the dish this time. Too much! 5. Walnut shrimp 5/5 - One of our favorite items even though it's not as well known here. Each piece of shrimp is very big and it's coated perfectly without being too heavy/greasy. The candied walnuts are also amazing. read more

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I took my brother here on a Thursday evening when I saw that they weren't that busy online so I added myself to the wait-list. I received a text while we were parking that said our table was almost ready and to check in. I got in line to check in and then a girl standing off to the side ran over to cut us all off waving her that she received a text. The hostess sat her and her friend inside but I really think the hostess should've let the party in line in front of me and us check in first to see that we had received text messages before the waving hand girl. Sadly, she took the last available table inside. What's the point of having a wait-list system if you don't respect it. Once we checked in, we had to wait and after about 5-10 minutes, we were sat outside and luckily it wasn't too cold. Our server promptly took our drink order and brought our drinks. We ordered the Fish Chowder, Burmese Style Curry, Chicken with Fresh Basil, Burmese Fried Rice, and Coconut Rice. The server forgot the Coconut Rice so I had to follow up on it with someone. Our server didn't check on us. The food was all very yummy but the winner was the Fish Chowder. read more

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ALL ASIANS AND ANYONE WHO LIKES THEIR FOOD FLAVORFUL, BEWARE OF THIS TOURIST TRAP. After waiting 25 minutes at our table before we were acknowledged (in which they handed us a small batch of complimentary chips) , our waitress finally took our order, but not before she went on a spiel about taking a part of their salad sweepstakes. Apparently if we order three of their salads we can be entered to win some kind of prize with merch or gift card at the end. I had to double check where i was again. I thought i was eating at a restaurant, not some kind of lottery scam, so we promptly denied this casino gamble and went ahead to order. We got the classics, or what should have been. Tea leaf salad, platha, garlic noodles, burmese style curry, and coconut rice. At this point, my mouth was dry, after not having been served water for thirty minutes, so we also asked for our waters. Now at this point, im trying my best to be kind. I get it. Its busy, sometimes you cant be attentive to every table. Ive been a kbbq waiter before, i completely get it. The food comes out (the salad and the platha first), where the waiter roughly stirs up the salad (an old burma superstar trick) as the leaves fly all over the table. We had to ask for water again, since our original waitress forgot our waters. Whatever, we have our food. Perhaps the food can redeem this experience. The tea leaf salad is carried by the tea leaf sauce. The rest of the vegetables are limp. You can tell the owner wanted to see where they could cut costs, and they decided that the freshness of the vegetables was secondary, since the tea leaf sauce flavor overpowers. The platha was fine though. Good, not great. Ive had better. Then the beef curry and the garlic noodles. The beef curry was good, ill give them that. The garlic noodles were terrible. It offended me by how pathetic its attempt to recreate this dish was. I imagine the owner/chef thinking that if they include this on the menu, tourists will pick it thinking that they ate an iconic asian american sf food staple. No garlic flavor whatsoever. Scallions cut without any attention to detail. The sauce flavor was uninspiring (think like a microwavable trader joes meal) and the noodles cold. This was the final straw. And we still hadnt gotten our waters. At this point, we are furious. Weve spent $100(!!!) in food to be treated like literal shit, and the food we eat we dont even finish. We quickly pack the rest and decide to go home. I truly love food. I love going to restaurants and being inspired by how chefs present their food to their customers. I love to cook for people. Its such an act of love and service to have another person eat the food i make. This food was a slap to my face. "We just want your money." The restaurant is telling me. "We're coasting off the laurels of food blogs from 2016." "We are the restaurant that white people recommend to their asian coworkers. We don't care about the culture a restaurant brings to this space. We just want your money." I used to love this restaurant. I had it for the first time in 2018. It was my introduction to Burmese cuisine. To see it being this popular baffles me. It hurts me to know that tourists come here expecting a great SF meal and end up disappointed. They go back to their homes, telling others that SF food is so overrated and expensive. You can tell a lot about a person by their tastes. If you like this restaurant, i will assume you are someone who votes republican. read more

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The Brussels sprouts are to die for. I had this dish years ago at their sister restaurant and couldn't wait to go back and it was just as good as I remember. The tea leaf salad was actually not as good as I remember it but still good. Lamb dish was not gamey at all and really enjoyed it. Service was 10/10. read more

I got takeout of their Salt & Pepper chicken wings and Coconut Rice. The chicken wings were juicy and flavorful, I really enjoyed each bite! The coconut rice was moist, but lacked coconut flavor. Overall would definitely get the wings again. read more

I've been meaning to try this place for a while and finally got the chance. Wow, it did not disappoint. We started with the Rainbow Salad and Tea Leaf Salad, both super refreshing and packed with flavor. Highly recommend starting your meal with those. For the table, we shared some Platha and Coconut Rice, perfect sides that paired well with our mains. We ordered the Tangerine Beef, Chili Garlic Shrimp, and Chili Lamb. Every dish was amazing, bold flavors, cooked perfectly, and came out surprisingly fast. Heads up, there is often a long dinner wait so definitely join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time to save yourself the wait. Service was quick and friendly once we were seated. Will absolutely be back! read more

I thought it was just okay/average, hence the three star review. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. The waitress recommended the sesame chicken but I thought it was way too sweet, similar to Americanized Chinese food like Panda Express. The flavor of the chicken lacked depth, and was basically just sweet. A side of broccoli and rice with it makes for a very boring meal. Also, she gave me the large size order by default. I meant to get the smaller one but she didn't even ask or clarify. Had leftovers I didn't want. Bummed because this place was so highly recommended! read more

Burma Superstar - Sesame chicken (too sweet), broccoli, coconut rice, and hot sake. They also start you out with taro/ube chips. - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Haven't been here in two decades (wow, I'm old), but it's been renovated since then. There's much more room and brighter now, and while their wait times are still quite long, they've improved greatly on their interior and design quality. Staff is friendly as always, though I sometimes feel rushed to eat and leave when there's a wait. Of course, I highly recommend their signature tea leaf salad (a staple at many Burmese restaurants), while their fiery beef plate with string beans is delicious. I'd pass on their noodle dishes though. I like their coconut Thai iced tea (it's basically coconut flavored Thai iced tea, as stated). Prices aren't exactly cheap (ranging around $20-30 per entree), but not super expensive either. read more

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Went to Burma Superstar recently. Made a reservation but it was cold and rainy, and the table they had for us was outside. Ended up waiting another 20 minutes to get seated indoors. Service started out fine, but when the tea leaf salad came, we mentioned wanting to mix it ourselves (wanted to snap a quick photo), the server still went ahead and mixed it for us anyway, even after we said we preferred to do it. Kinda threw us off. We got the spicy crispy chicken, tofu tower, catfish balachaung, and vegetable curry deluxe. Everything was pretty good except the curry; it tasted more like an Indian curry with yellow lentils, not really what we expected. Overall, an okay experience but a few things could have been better. read more

Burma Superstar - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Burma Superstar is one of those places that never really leaves your rotation, and after this last visit I remembered exactly why. It is a little loud, a little chaotic, and somehow that just adds to the charm. You walk in and it feels alive, like everyone already knows they are about to eat something worth the wait. We had the tea leaf salad, and it still completely lives up to the hype. That mix of crunch, citrus, garlic, and umami just wakes everything up. It is one of those dishes where every bite hits a little differently but somehow better. The coconut chicken curry was rich and comforting without feeling heavy, and the noodles had that perfect balance of savory and slightly smoky that makes you keep going back even when you are full. What I love most is that it does not try to be anything other than what it is. Bold, flavorful, and a little messy in the best way. It feels like a San Francisco staple for a reason. Walking out, I had that familiar mix of being completely full and already craving the next visit, which is pretty much the highest compliment I can give. read more