On a Sunday around noon, this place was surprisingly empty--we actually just stumbled upon it while we were in the area for a farmers market that ended up being way too packed. Looking for something quieter, we came across Burmese Kitchen, and I'm so glad we did. We ordered the chicken masala, which was packed with flavor and came in a really generous portion. The biryani rice was also delicious and paired perfectly with everything. I also tried the coconut chicken soup, which was rich, comforting, and full of great flavor. But the standout for me was the signature vegetarian tea leaf salad. It's not your typical leafy green salad--it's unique, flavorful, and honestly one of the most interesting dishes I've tried. I would definitely go back just for that. We also had a great experience with Yumi, the owner's niece, who was incredibly polite and helpful, especially since it was our first time trying Burmese food. If you're in the area and looking for something flavorful and different, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. read more

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Very homey and cute restaurant. The tea leaf salad had a lot more peanuts than vegetables. It was crunchy and refreshing. The garlic noodles were chewy and paired well with the spicy sauce that came on the side. String beans were pretty standard. The golden tofu curry had an interesting texture that was more similar to paneer, but the flavor was nicely light and savory. The portions were all on the smaller side. There was no wait for a Sunday dinner. The staff was very friendly, but service was a bit slow. read more

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My guy was craving Burmese food, so I yelped it. Three of us came here for a weekday lunch. Interiors are brightly painted and nicely decorated with umbrellas on the ceiling. ***OUR PICKS*** SIGNATURE TEA LEAF SALAD ~ it was pre mixed. Presentation isn't as nice when it's already mixed. This isn't as flavorful as others I've had. It tasted like a cabbage slaw with nuts. 3.5/5 ONG NOH KAU SWEL ~ COCONUT NOODLE SOUP ~ I didn't try this but our friend ordered this and said it was good. Noodles had good texture and flavor was on point. But the soup looked goopy and more saucy than a soup. 3.8/5 GARLIC CHICKEN COMBO ~ This just tasted like yellow curry chicken. And the chicken was dry because they used white breast meat. Vegetables tasted like they were frozen. The only good thing on the plate was their coconut rice. It was fluffy and had a nice coconut flavor. 3.5/5 BEEF LEMONGRASS COMBO ~ the beef was pretty salty, so you need to eat the rice with this. Vegetables were the same frozen kind. And the rice was the best part. 3.5/5 The lunch combos were on a melamine divided plate, which brought me to my cafeteria years. Just that those plates were paper. Beautiful presentation helps the appetite. This missed the mark. The only thing that was good was the coconut rice, but that's a side dish and shouldn't be the highlight of your meal. Maybe stay clear from the lunch combos and you might have a better meal. And it's not like the combos cost less than the other entrees. So that was disappointing. We were the only ones there. Even after we finished our lunch, no one stopped by or even come for take out. Maybe customers only come during the evenings or weekends? Sadly, while we were there, it was deserted. read more

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I came to this restaurant with my partner and his friend, after I received the recommendation from a friend of mine! The food here is very, very good and flavorful, and the ambiance is very nice! I love all the decorations! The service was good, though a little slow as the restaurant was busy. However, the servers were really sweet and wonderful! I ordered the garlic rice noodle with shrimp, and it was very tasty! I love the flavors, and the shrimp was quite fresh! My partner and his friends also really enjoyed their respective meals: they said the portions were large and the curry was flavorful! Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to others, and would come back myself! :) read more

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I've ordered delivery once and dined inside Burmese Kitchen once. For delivery we got the tea leaf salad. It has a lot of cabbage like they often traditionally do. I tend to like an untraditional cabbage and lettuce mix personally but it was still enjoyable. The samosa soup looked unassuming. I appreciated that they separated the samosas and falafel looking dumplings from the soup. I baked up the samosas and "falafel" briefly at home in the toaster oven so they'd be crispy again, I was super impressed that they were both very nicely spiced and flavorful. For dine in, we ordered a curry with rice, tea salad, and a pea (?) salad. Omg, the pea salad was so good. It was delicious, nutty, and full of crunchy texture. I need to go back and try all their salads. read more

Burmese Kitchen - samosa soup: soup is delivered separately. the samosas and falafel-like fried dumplings were so good! - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'd heard that there was a lot of good Burmese food in SF and saw great reviews for Burmese kitchen. We were in the area so it was the perfect opportunity to check it out. We were there on a Saturday evening and were able to walk right in. Later, a huge group walked in for a birthday too and they were super quick to accommodate them. I've never really had Burmese food so we asked for recs and then ordered by vibes. The tea leaf salad was my favorite. Super aromatic, great texture, in comparison to what I have had before, it's most similar to a thai papaya salad but i think this tops papaya salad (which I also really like!) in my books. The Amel thar dan pauk is a pilaf situation. Also super fragrant, comforting, and while there wasn't too much meat, what was there was delicious. The only thing we got that didn't hit for me was the pork with pickled mango. I think it's a me thing more so than a fault of the dish. I just didn't know what to expect but the mango was just too sour for me and the flavor profile just isn't something I'm used to, maybe more of an acquired taste. read more

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This place never misses. Every time I come here, I leave wondering why I don't eat here more often (though, to be fair, I'm already here pretty often since it's in my neighborhood). This time, I got the Chin Baung Hin Yay (fish & sour leaf soup), and it was everything I wanted--light but rich, deeply flavorful, and just incredibly balanced. The fish was melt-in-your-mouth soft, the broth had this perfect tang, and every spoonful just hit. And their coconut rice? Unreal. Soft, fragrant, slightly sweet--just perfect with my favorite curry here, the Golden Tofu Curry. The tofu is ridiculously soft, the sauce is packed with flavor, and the whole thing is just comforting in the best way. The service? Always top-notch. The vibes? Perfectly cozy and welcoming, with just the right amount of energy. I've been here a few times now, tried their tea leaf salad and a bunch of curries, and every single time, I'm blown away. If you haven't been here yet, fix that immediately! read more

Burmese Kitchen - Golden Tofu Curry and Coconut Rice - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Burmese Kitchen is a great spot for comforting, flavorful Burmese food. The food is well seasoned and satisfying, with standout dishes that balance savory, tangy, and spicy flavors really nicely. Everything tastes freshly prepared and hearty. The service is friendly and efficient, and orders come out quickly even when it's busy. The ambiance is casual and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal. A solid place to go when you're craving something a little different but deeply comforting. read more

We got the potato beef curry it was delicious but it comes in very small quantity and it's missing the value for the amount paid. The spicy shrimp was not like before, the paste was not rich in depth and spicy as before, also had small chunks of unidentified garlic? ginger? hard to say.. Tail off would have also made for a culinary experience. The roti super greasy and barely there. The Burmese rice quantify served has also reduced. All in all, likely won't be back with the lack of value in the cuisine served. read more

First time visiting the restaurant. Nice menu with Burmese classics and vegetarian choices. The fish and sour leaves soup is really good. Tea leave salad and the vegetarian garlic noodles is delicious. read more

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Really love this place. They have, hands down, the best garlic veggie egg noodles in the world! So delicious!Everything they serve is really tasty and fresh. Tonight, for example, I tried one of their fish dishes with an exquisite tamarind sauce that absolutely knocked my socks off. Prices are very reasonable. You essentially get all the bang of Burmese Superstar for a fraction of the price. Highly recommend! read more

We came from the east bay specifically to taste the sour leaf and catfish soup, and it did not disappoint!! Top 3 best soups of my life, sooooo yummy. The lime juice is also a must-order, freshly squeezed with little bursts of pulp and lightly salted in a tall glass full of ice. Already looking forward to coming back with more friends so they can taste these amazing flavors too! read more

Burmese Kitchen - legendary sour leaf & catfish soup with shredded bamboo shoot - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The restaurant is very cute and staff are so friendly! I have a hard time giving it a 3 for these reasons, but we are big fans of Burmese food and we were disappointed. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 mains and they were all more on the bland side, not the spices and vibrant flavor with Burmese dishes. It was all good, but more average taste. The staff were great, but we were underwhelmed with the food. read more

Burmese Kitchen - Garlic Noodles Coconut Rice - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was just OK, over priced. Parking can be a challenge in this area, so I'm not sure I'll be returning.

First time trying Burmese food and I absolutely loved it and loved this restaurant! Will definitely be visiting here again when I come back to SF!! read more

Burmese Kitchen - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've known about this restaurant for years but for some reason I kept going to Superstar, BStar, BLove. For years, I slept on this spot. Now I know what I have been missing. Burmese Kitchen is a dreamland for those who like spicy bold flavors. We ordered the falafel, chicken curry, fish curry, and biryani rice. Every single dish was distinctive and bold. We also ordered the fresh lime juice which was one of the best beverages I've ever had. It was fresh, ever so slightly sweetened and the perfect foil to the spicy food. While I didn't have a good experience with the service, the excellent food more than made up for that. I will definitely be back. read more

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Excellent burmese food! The tea leaf salad was delicious - no romaine or anything like that, just some cabbage and all the special delicious good stuff. The roti with potato curry surprisingly was surprisingly flavorful, highly recommended. Wow, wow, wow for the pork with pickled mango - tender, tangy, hard to stop eating! Similarly the beef with lemongrass, although milder flavored, was rich, tender, and totally satisfying. Garlic noodles were the only meh dish of the evening, they could be skipped. Overall this was *much* better than our last takeout from one of the more famous Burmese restaurants. read more

As a Burmese, this place truly felt special to me. The flavors of the food reminded me of home -- everything was authentic Burmese cuisine, just like what I've eaten in Myanmar. The server was very friendly and experienced, and the atmosphere was peaceful and pleasant. If you want to experience real authentic Burmese food, this is definitely the place to visit read more

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Hella good! Tamarind Leaf salad- ery good, might be the only place that does it Everything was so good. read more

I had low expectations, the food was so good and flavorful Clean place and fast service , the host was super polite. read more

I've been back here so many times and this place is still by far my favorite Burmese restaurant in the Bay Area. The flavor is very authentic and much closer to what I've had in Myanmar than more well-known popular spots like Burma Superstar and its network. Food highlights: - Chin baung jaw: shrimp sautéed with roselle leaves. Very tangy and delicious--my favorite dish here! Seems like a lot of people don't know this dish, so I would highly recommend it - Tamarind leaf salad: popping with flavor and just a really nice appetizer. Another dish I don't think many Americans know about--try it! - Tea leaf salad: classic and much less lettuce than many fusiony Burmese places here - Balae chaung: this is a side but is a delicious chili accompaniment to your main dishes - Lemongrass beef: very nice, deep flavor that goes well with all the rice types they offer - Sautéed spicy lady finger: the okra is cooked well and goes really well with the sauce mm! - Mohinga: classic fish broth with noodles--my mouth is watering just thinking about it again! These are just a few of the dishes I'd recommend--I've still gotta go back and eventually try the whole menu. Service-wise, the owner and servers that I've met before are so sweet. It feels like a real mom-and-pop shop that cares about their customers. It's a perfect place for a casual dinner or weekend lunch. Really hope this hidden gem is able to get its name out there and compete with the more well-known Burma Superstar and Mandalay! read more

My friends and I tried this place a little while ago. We had the Tea leaf salad which was pretty good. The coconut chicken noodle soup was thick in consistency, I expected the soup to be thinner because it was a soup noodle. Masala Noodles was our last dish it was okay. The service was good. The servers were nice and helpful in explaining some dishes and what was in them. The place was small but was a good size. Parking is mostly metered. read more

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We chose this spot for a casual 70th birthday dinner and everyone was happy. The restaurant had a number of vegan options and all of the food was fresh. This is a family run restaurant which exudes a pride of ownership. Skip the pricey places and make your way over here instead. Seriously. Service was top notch too. We had chicken, noodles, eggplant, green beans and tea salad- all fabulous! read more

If you want a reasonable authentic Burmese meal at reasonable prices as opposed to some other nearby Burmese restaurants, I highly recommend Burmese Kitchen. The Chicken Potato Curry was great and served with rice was very tender. We also had the garlic egg noodles with pork which were also a hit. We had the Combo fried platter which had Split pea tofu, falafel and samosas, and the Green mango salad was great to start. It was a cold night and I ordered tea which they came by and refilled to keep me warm three times. This served three people with moderate to small appetites. Parking on Geary on a Sunday night was very easy. Will be back. Atmosphere was very casual read more

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An absolute delight. I decided to write this after my Burma superstar review (which I honestly gave 1 star). Cause really, this place was miles ahead. Burmese Kitchen had dishes that were made with care and attention. The taste alone left me dreaming an image of me with more of the food in takeout boxes, ready to eat for the next day. I loved every dish that was made for me - each one providing unique sets of flavors that separated me from my body as I ascended to flavor heaven. Let me tell you, if Burma superstar is having a long line, consider it a blessing in disguise. This is the place to be. read more

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Chicken Coconut Curry and Coconut Rice were amazing. So full right now. Server was very friendly as well. Great hidden gem in the avenues. read more

Food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the catfish chowder (mohinga), coconut curry noodle soup (Ohn No Kao Sweh), Chicken Briyani. Enjoy! read more

Great Burmese restaurant in San Francisco! I've been to this restaurant several times and have enjoyed the food and service each visit. Burmese Kitchen is located on Geary Blvd between 2nd and 3rd street in the Richmond District of SF. It's a small restaurant, but luckily, there was no wait each time. My favorite dishes to order are the Tea Leaf Salad and the Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup. The Tea Leaf Salad wass very flavorful with the fermented tea Leaves and crunchy texture of the seeds and peanuts. The Coconut Chicken Soup was so tasty and comforting. The beef lemongrass and pork with pickled mango were both good, but both dishes had a very similar look... I couldn't tell them apart. The Rainbow Salad was a bit spicy, but still good. The coconut rice and roti were good as well. Burmese Kitchen is a great alternative to other more crowded Burmese restaurants in the city. The food is flavorful and authentic and the owner provides good service. The portions are not large, but the prices are a little cheaper than other Burmese restaurants. Tip - if paying by multiple credit cards, the bill can only be split in half. read more

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Burmese food has always been my favorite type of cuisine since I was a kid. It's hard to find good Burmese restaurants. Burmese Kitchen has been good all the way from their grand opening years ago to now. I continue to eat here often! Their pricing is also very reasonable for an SF restaurant. If you want good Burmese food, you need to try Burmese Kitchen! The staff is also super nice and friendly! read more

My family has been coming here for years. We dine in and also take out. Everything we've tried is really good, and they are really nice here with good service. Their menu is pretty extensive, so if you're not sure what to get, ask for a recommendation. This past visit we tried the basil fish, and we loved the tamarind sauce with the freshness of the veggies. They have a variety of drinks from coconut juice, lime juice, wine and beer. The restaurant is clean and quiet although right on Geary. The noise level is low so it's a great place to catch up with a friend. read more

Now if I was on a flight to Yangon (formerly Rangoon), I have a feeling the garlic chicken plate is what they would serve on the flight. After all, it came in a compartmentalized tray that looked like what you'd get on any long flight promising a hot meal. I fondly remember when this spot was in the Tenderloin, but it's not as conveniently located for me in the Inner Richmond. That's what motivated me to have the food delivered, so in a ravenous mood, I ordered two items. As I mentioned, I had the $17.95 Combo Garlic Chicken which consisted of chunks of boneless chicken marinated with turmeric, lemongrass, minced garlic, green pepper, and onion. In separate compartments were white rice and seasoned vegetables (photo: https://bit.ly/3XxDm31). It was tasty though admittedly the portions felt a bit smallish. When I finished, I felt like I had to have my tray table up and my seat back in the upright position. But not before I had the $12.95 Tea Leaf Salad, their crunchy signature dish with fermented tea leaf, shredded cabbage, fried garlic, sesame seeds, tomato, peas, peanuts, and sunflower seeds (photo: https://bit.ly/3XtzgZN). This was always a winner to me. Oh but now I have to prepare for landing. Hey, you're sitting on my seat belt strap. FOOD - 4 stars...well executed Burmese, smallish portions AMBIANCE - n/a...don't know, I had it delivered SERVICE - 3.5 stars...packed neatly and ready for takeoff TOTAL - 4 stars...survived the move from the Tenderloin quite well RELATED - Hungry for Burmese? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2WSK3Br read more

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Super flavorful and delicious cuisine! I can't speak to the authenticity since I have little experience trying Burmese food and have never been to Burma, but I can vouch that whatever flavors they served were just out of this world, very unique blend of spices that is hard to describe, mostly savory, some spicy, some tangy. Bursts of flavor is what comes to mind. I was too excited to try one of my favorite items, the tea leaf salad, which did not disappoint although was somewhat different than the usual, less tea leaves and lettuce and more nuts , beans and grains. We also got the ginger spice pork, delicious, the sour leaf bamboo (great if you like sour), the shrimp garlic egg noodle (great fragrant garlicky flavor) and basil fish (fish was unexciting but basil curry sauce interesting). Coconut rice was delicious. For once, I forgot to pay attention to the price, so opinions here are based only on taste without consideration to value. The portions did seem on the smaller size, though, so unless the prices also matched which I sort of doubt m, I would probably have thought this place was on the pricey side, but that's not confirmed give that I forgot to pay attention to the price. We were there at 5pm when it opened so service was prompt although wasn't checked upon much. Casual ambience was fine, we had the restaurant to ourselves from beginning to end. Would return if in the area! read more

A quaint, cozy place with really good flavors and hard to find menu items! Cute decor, the umbrellas on the ceiling are real eye catchers. Stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night and quickly seated. We ordered the green mango salad, shrimp and sour leaf, pork and Chana dal, and coconut rice. Hard to go wrong with anything honestly! Flavor palette skews toward salty but pairs perfectly with rice. Green mango salad - highly recommend! Don't let the tea leaf salad tempt you too much. This is so good! One of the best mango salads I've had. Shrimp and sour leaf - great flavors but a little oily read more

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A Burmese here!! If you are wanting to try the most authentic Burmese food, try Burmese kitchen! As soon as I saw spoon and fork, I know it will be authentic! It's run by a Burmese family and they made everything from scratch and it taste soo different from other Burmese place in town! Service is fast and very friendly! Burmese falafel is crispy on the outside, flavor packed inside! Go so well with the tangy sauce Roti is not oily and the potato curry go so well too! Samosa soup is packed with veggies with minty aftertaste Chicken biryani portion is huge and got 2 big piece of chicken. Rice is also perfectly cook! And save some space for Semolina cake! It's not too sweet and very soft! I will be coming back!! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner once again! The sour leaf fish soup was amazing especially on such a cold night. Really good service and love the whimsical atmosphere with the umbrellas on the ceiling. read more

Really nice space - roomy seats about 35 - excellent attentive service as well as friendly. I got the garlic noodles and added shrimp- it is comprised of lots of delicious cooked garlic , chives and the best flat noodles I have had in quite some time lightly bathed in some kind of delicious oil . Comes with some spicy stuff you can add but I'm not a spice person. A really great experience and good atmosphere. read more

I originally came to the area to eat Burma Superstar but it was closed, luckily someone told me and my friend that Burmese Kitchen is a sister restaurant(which I have no idea if it's true but we ended up here) and we were excited to go! It's a pretty small place but definitely holds its own. We started with the Tea Leaf Salad, which was delicious and light, just a great shared app. From there we ordered the Spicy Fish and the Chicken Curry Noodle Soup, both of which were fantastic. The spicy fish had so much flavor and spice to it, and tasted even better the day after. We also enjoyed the chicken curry noodles but to be honest they could have tasted a little stronger. The service was very genuine and friendly, we ended up dropping a bowl of rice and the owner very kindly brought a new one at no charge. I would come back and definitely order the tea leaf salad and spicy fish at the minimum! read more

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Was heading to the Thai restaurant next door but ran across this spot, decided to go in after checking out the menu posted outside. Shared the fish chowder and I wanted the curry noodle that I've gotten at other places (Nan Gyi Thoke) but this spot didn't have it. They have a soup coconut noodle but it doesn't have curry flavor, and when I asked about it, the person helping us suggested the noodle salad with chicken. I said sure, and it was indeed what I wanted - but I was charged $2 for the chicken sauce, boo. It became $16.95 total, fish chowder was $14.95 total pre-tax pre-tip. Both flavors were really good, fish chowder's noodles were chewy too which was great. The chicken noodle could've more flavor. Service was friendly! read more

Amazing good people came here for my wife's birthday last minute and they stayed open for us

I just tried BK for the first time. I usually go to BSS and I must say BK was great. When you walk you are greeted by Yumi who is cleaning tables. She had a welcoming genuine smile. Everything came out in a timely manner. We started with the tea leaf salad (vegetarian). Then came out the samosa soup. We were still working on the tea leaf salad. The soup was flavorful and tasted like a great samosa quartered into a great base of soup that was incredible. The entrees we had were pork and pumpkin curry. Awesome. The pumpkin tasted like Yams. The pumpkin was the star of the curry, but the pork was tender melt in your mouth good. My friend had the chicken coconut curry. We offered each other some of our food. He tried mine and I was happy with mine. He said his dish was great. Yumi would be attentive and suggested coconut rice for my dish and it was a great choice. The sweet and spicy complemented each other to the max. It was a great food experience for us. Yumi made it even a better experience with her personable customer service that was A+. I highly recommend Burmese Kitchen. We went at 1240 PM. We didn't wait long for anything. It was quiet, but there were a few couples there. The choice of music was good as well. It was nice hearing Morrissey on the play list. read more