Great food and service! Lots of vegan options too, with several tofu options. Definitely would go back again!

This place earned the 5th Star because of our host Mikayla. Welcomed us with warmth and joyfully shared a little into to what to expect after asking if we had Burmese food in the past. Yes, today was our first. I'm a sucker for excellent customer service and Cafe Burma and Mikayla had me at HELLO. LOL NOTE: I DIDN'T DO ANY PRE- REVIEW UPON ARRIVING. The husband wanted a Monday Date night and who am I to say No. What we had: *Planta with Chicken Coconut Dip. This planta is a crossover of naan with Mochi like middle with the prefect crisp served with an amazing Chicken sauce. Yah...will be having this again. Hubby had most of it because I was saving my appetite for what's to come. *TeaLead Salad - Yes its a MUST. The fried seasoned garlic is the secret to why this salad hits the palate in the most perfect way. The dressing is oil based which wasn't over powering or even greasy. The peanut was tastefully done. Yes - I ate most of it. Fresh ingredients in every bite. *Chili Basil Beef - at first glance, it looked like Mongolian Beef but far from the taste. The cumin, ginger and chili flakes gave this dish the wow factor. Mind you, I dislike ginger pieces and didn't come across one piece so they must have used ginger powder which I appreciate. We all know the benefits of ginger and I feel like I got a dose of it without biting into one. *PadThai - we were warned that the Burmese way come with a hint of sweetness and this was definitely true but notoverpowering. Husband enjoyed it, me not so much. The dishes came with extra large prawns. You can tell the prawns we're seasoned first hand before getting tossed into the mix. DRINKS: Husband had the coconut monsoon (rum with coconut flakes and I had Bite Dog HAZY IPA - yum. Prime location - corner of 16th street and J, street parking. Restaurant was clean and with a bar and open kitchen concept. What I would have liked: I wish the aesthetic of the restaurant showcased the culture. Wish the dishes were served in a more traditional serving plates. My eyes eat first so I would have appreciated the extra touch but the TASTE definitely made up for it. Will definitely be back! Need to try a dessert next time. Thanks for having us Chef Burma. read more

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We started with an order of the samusa and the platha with coconut chicken curry dip. The curry dip was phenomenal - rich, flavorful, balanced, with a strong curry flavor beautifully canvassed in the platha. Possibly one of the best yellow curries I've had. The samusa were delightfully crunchy without being oily, and the filling was generously spiced, perfectly fluffy, could not have asked for better. For our entrees we tried the lemon and paprika chicken, the nan gyi thok with rice noodles, and the wok fried spicy noodles. The nan gyi thok was good but the curry sauce in the noodles did not have the same complexity of the curry dip so comparatively it just did not have the same depth of flavor. They also use the cilantro stems in the dish which have a stronger cilantro flavor and as someone who does not love cilantro, it took away from the overall flavors of the dish. The lemon and paprika chicken was good although the tomatoes added a slight wateriness that I was not a fan of. The star of the night was truly the wok fried spicy noodles. They were so truly delicious, not particularly spicy, and so good I forgot to photograph them. It's the dish I would recommend along with the coconut chicken curry that came with the platha. Overall a great experience. They have a nice drink menu, and both of the drinks that we got were delicious! read more

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Went here Saturday lunch with the whole family, nine people, and they handled it pretty well. We made a reservation on a short notice but they were able to accommodate. Staff had great energy the whole time, which helped because food kept trickling out over almost two hours The samusa was fine, nothing too special. The platha had a solid crunch with a soft inside, but the vegetable curry dip tasted more like lentil soup than anything else. All the appetizers came with a spicy, vinegary red sauce that tied everything together. The fried tofu was the best one though, crispy but crumbles when you bite it, and that sauce on the side made it even better. The tea leaf salad had a strong umami and sour flavor, heavy on the sesame like taste. The garlic noodles were bland on their own but worked as a base. For curries we got the lemongrass tofu, mango tofu, black pepper tofu, and burmese eggplant. The burmese eggplant was one of the best things we ordered, sweet and savory. Lemongrass tofu was the other one to get, balanced and not spicy. Mango ran sweeter, black pepper ran hotter. Skip the pineapple rice, it tasted like plain rice. The basmati biryani was great, it had flavor and held up under the curries. For dessert, we got the sticky rice with mango ice cream, warm rice, tasty ice cream, worked together well. read more

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Chef Burma has been on my list to try for a long time. I'd only had Burmese food once before, and while I remember enjoying it, nothing really stuck with me. The restaurant itself is very nice inside and has a great atmosphere despite being just off the busy main street. Service was excellent from start to finish. We were seated quickly, got drinks right away, and the staff went above and beyond with recommendations. We definitely needed the help because the menu is huge and honestly a little overwhelming on a first visit. We ended up ordering the tea leaf salad, wok-stirred spicy noodles with shrimp, fiery tofu with vegetables, lemongrass chicken, and two orders of rice to share among four people, which ended up being the perfect amount. The tea leaf salad was unique and delicious. It's a Burmese staple with great textures and flavors ranging from crunchy and fresh to salty and savory. Really good. The fiery tofu was another standout. It was savory, umami-packed, and had a nice char. Their style of tofu is really unique and almost meaty in texture. The noodle dish was tasty, but surprisingly lacked any spice despite being called spicy noodles. Thankfully, our awesome waitress brought out a very spicy chili paste that reminded me a lot of sambal, which really kicked it up a notch. The shrimp was also very fresh and meaty, and you could tell it was good quality. The lemongrass chicken was good as well. The chicken was incredibly tender, likely velveted, with a nice savory flavor that felt balanced and not overpowering. One detail I really appreciated was how well all the vegetables were cooked across every dish. It's something that often gets overlooked, but nobody wants undercooked or mushy vegetables, and everything here was cooked perfectly. Overall, I was very impressed with both the service and food quality. The menu is so large that I'd absolutely come back to try more dishes. That said, while everything ranged from good to very good, I wasn't completely blown away by any particular flavor. I almost wonder if I just didn't order the dishes that best fit my palate. It's hard trying a new cuisine when you have no prior experiences to compare it too. Either way, it was a great meal, great service, and a great introduction to Burmese cuisine. I'm looking forward to learning more about the food and coming back to explore the menu some more. read more

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I've been wanting to visit here and finally did. I noticed that their menu is the same as My Burma in Davis. Same owner. I've been to the My Burma in Davis and have tried many dishes there so wanted to try something new. Ordered the Burmese chicken biryani which is the eighth in my chicken series trying chicken dishes. Chicken is very tender and fall off the bone. Topped with a yummy sauce you can barely see the chicken. Goes perfect with the rice I believe with turmeric. Forgot the name of person who helped me and she's very attentive. I enjoyed my dinner and I like the ambience of the place. I feel this place can be where you can celebrate family birthdays, graduations, etc. This is definitely one of the chicken dishes on top of my list. Will come back for it or try other dishes. Thank you. read more

Chef Burma - Burmese chicken biryani, i swear there's chicken under there, eight in my chicken series - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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First I'd like to say their server Rachel is an excellent waitress. She was very informative and attentive plus interacted incredibly well with our young kids! We'd go back just to be in her section regardless of the food quality. But luckily the food was also amazing and very celiac friendly! If you have celiac this place is great for you. But if you don't it's still great. It's a complete win win for everyone! If you're in the area stop by and if you're not in the area detour and stop by! read more

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We went to Chef Burma because my friends and I wanted to try something new. We all ordered different dishes to share, including two lamb dishes, a shrimp dish, and coconut rice. One of the first things we noticed was the open kitchen layout right next to our seating area, where you can see the cooks. Almost immediately, some of my friends felt irritation from the strong cooking aromas, especially from frying onions. Overall, the food itself was different and enjoyable, and we liked being able to share everything family-style. However, toward the end of the meal, we found what appeared to be a cockroach nymph in one of the dishes. We were very upset and had a difficult time getting our server's attention, needing to ask another staff member to help after about 10 minutes. When our server came over, she seemed embarrassed and said she would speak to the manager. She returned and said the manager would be comping one of the dishes, which felt a bit unusual given that we weren't even sure which dish the issue came from. A little later, the manager came over and asked, "So what's the problem, ladies?" When I explained what we found, she quickly responded that they "don't have roaches" and asked to see a photo. While I understand wanting to clarify the situation, the interaction felt defensive rather than apologetic. Ultimately, our entire meal was comped, which we appreciated, but the overall handling of the situation left us feeling unsettled. For context, I've had a much different experience at another restaurant where I once found a small piece of a butter wrapper in my steak. In that case, the manager immediately came over, apologized, and comped the entire meal without hesitation. That contrast made this experience feel even more surprising. read more

Chef Burma - What appears to be a roach nymph - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I love a fun night out, and it's extra special when friends gather for our monthly dinner. The service was exceptional. A special thank you to Angela, the manager, and to Bella our amazing server. You made our dining experience perfect. We started out with drinks and appetizers. Fried tofu- a tasty dish, but out of all of our incredible nibbles, this one was my least favorite. I would've preferred for it to have more seasoning on the tofu itself, maybe even more sauce to share. Fried chicken wings- light, not greasy, lightly seasoned, and really tasty! Samusa- like a Samosa, but with lighter flavors. Curried potatoes, with a mixture of some green beans, carrots, with a vegetarian dipping sauce. Absolutely delicious! We dined on and shared numerous entrées, which is really the way to experience a restaurant, culinary abilities! Plus, who doesn't want to try everything they possibly can with friends?! Eggplant with garlic sauce- definitely a wonderful vegetarian dish. The eggplant was perfectly made, and the garlic sauce was not overpowering, and it made each bite of eggplant sumptuous. Mango shrimp- it's one of those dishes that is so pretty that you can't wait to dig in. Large shrimp, with sautéed veggies and lots of mango sauce. I love the shrimp, I'm just not a fan of mango and shrimp together. It's definitely a dish worth trying if you enjoy both. Basil chili lamb- I always love a good lamb dish, and especially when it's as perfectly made as this one was. It wasn't game at all. The meat was tender, juicy, lightly seasoned and absolutely delicious. basil chili beef- this was equally as delicious as the lamb dish. The beef was tender, and so flavorful! Coconut rice- omg! The race was light, fluffy, and the coconut flavor was not overwhelming. It was a lovely accompaniment to the entrées, and truth be told, we all inhaled our food and especially the rice. They're literally was not an empty bowl left behind. For dessert, we all shared dessert Platha. The mango ice cream was absolutely decadent and delicious. The platha was tasty, and the fresh banana with a mango ice cream made for a perfect bite! This is a great place to enjoy Burmese food with friends, family, a date night... It's a great experience! Parking is a tad tricky, but there are plenty of parking buildings around that make it so much easier. Reservations while not necessary, are highly encouraged. The restaurant was at full capacity during our experience, and with the lovely weather that we're experiencing, dining is available predominantly inside, but they do have some small seating outside. It all fills up quickly! Heartfelt thanks again to Angie and Bella. You two are rock stars, and thank you for taking such great care of us. read more

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I would give it 7 stars if possible. Hands down best Burmese food ever tasted! Has plenty of table spaces and service is friendly and attentive. Everything on menu is soooo good but we loved their Mango chicken and pepper beef!! Out of this world. DEFO recommend it to everyone. read more

Chef Burma - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place has been on my list for theeee LONGEST. The platha with the curry was delicious. I definitely recommend the mango salad if you're looking for something refreshing to eat over the summer. The lemongrass chicken was amazing and perfectly cooked. The garlic noodles were a great side to go along with our other entrees. Everything was fantastic and I couldn't have asked for a better meal! read more

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Amazing service, food was chefs kiss. Mint chicken is a must along with the black pepper shrimp. Will come back! read more

Chef Burma - Mint chicken, Black Pepper Shrimp - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

My friends and I were driving down from Vancouver and one of my burmese friend wanted some authentic food before we continued our journey down to San Diego. My group of 5 had made a reservation at around 9:30pm however their last call was at around 9:15pm. We had called to make sure it was ok for us to come and Bella had let us know that we could order ahead of time. We were able to cut down our time to 8:30pm so I had canceled my reservation for 9:30pm. As a result, they had called me to reconfirm whether or not we were still coming and even changed our reservation to 8:30pm on the spot! When we got there, we were immediately sat down and taken care of by our server Bella. She was amazing! Always taking care of us and making sure we were doing ok even though we came late. We ordered the samusa, ohn no khao swe, lettuce wrap w chicken, mohinga, chef burma salad, fried banana with mango ice cream, tea leaf salad, and the lazy monk. Absolutely amazing and authentic. The dishes were a bit on the sweeter side according to a fellow burmese friend that had brought us here. Overall, amazing service and amazing food! Would come back to try their other dishes!! read more

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This place is a gluten-free Disneyland. My eyes went starry eyed when I saw "GF" written next to almost every menu item. The number of options was honestly overwhelming (which was a nice problem to have)! I went on a busy Sunday night and was surprised by how quick the service was. I considered ordering half the menu (for research obviously), but went with the waitress's recommendation instead: the (not so dry) Dry Curry Chicken, Mango Shrimp, and Coconut Rice. The Curry Chicken and Coconut Rice were definitely my favorites. Lots of flavor and super moist. I will definitely be back for more! read more

Chef Burma - Dry Curry Chicken, Mango Shrimp, and Coconut Rice - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We are huge Burmese food enthusiasts and was looking for a place to eat while we stopped by in Sac. The food here is flavorful, authentic, and exceeded expectations. Noodles for the ngan gyi thok were perfectly bouncy and love that the chicken was tender and boneless. The basil beef was my personal favorite. Both tea leaf and mango salads were refreshing and what we needed, and we both preferred the tea leaf. Our server, Brian, went above and beyond and was able to anticipate our needs before we verbalized them. He was extremely attentive and had a great sense of humor. He also had great recommendations. read more

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I have had this place on my list since I saw it on the Yelp Elite favorites and glad we finally had a chance to try it. We ate here for lunch before an event downtown and everything was so delicious. We decided to share two things - the basil beef and the shrimp and caviar fried rice. The rice was so fresh and light with plenty of big shrimp. And the basil beef was next level - the steak was so tender and flavorful. Our little surf and turf was perfect. They brought us a little dish of chili oil to go with our food and at first I thought, geez can you spare it? Then I tasted it and whoa! Super spicy, a little goes a long way. My husband loved it. We saved room for dessert and had the sticky rice pudding and mango ice cream. I had a breakfast pudding like this when I was in Bali years ago and this brought back great flavor memories. I love the added touch of sweetened condensed milk too. The place is open and inviting with a big bar in the back. Preston was our server he took great care of us, even offering us waters to go since we had a little walk afterwards. All the service staff was warm and friendly and made our visit special. Highly recommended! read more

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So good!! My friend and I went after MJ. We sat outside and enjoyed the nearly perfect weather! She got the pad Thai. I tried it, it was fine. I got the eggplant curry with garlic sauce and it was absolutely the star of my culinary week! I ordered it with the coconut rice which was fine, but next time I think I'll just go with brown rice. I felt the coconut rice took a little away from the eggplant. I got the Burmese eggplant curry with chicken for my husband to try - it was tasty, but I would stick with the garlic sauce personally! My friend and I got cocktails and I highly recommend trying something that speaks to you! So many to choose from! They are heavy-handed on the pour, so beware! Our server was very nice and relatively attentive, but it was a warm day and my water glass didn't stay full which is unfortunate. read more

We came here before a show at the SAFE Performing Arts Center and were absolutely blown away! First, the waitress and host were fantastic and accommodating. As an aside, I hate when I go somewhere and they say it'll be 10 minutes to get a table and it ends up being much longer - it was the opposite here. Secondly, the speed at which the dishes came out was outstanding - literally 10 minutes after ordering everything was on our table even when the waitress said that the Biryani would take "a little while." The place was packed, but the sound wasn't bad inside. We could have easy conversation without speaking up too much. Very cozy, but not overcrowded at all. The food. Oh wow, the food. We got the tea leaf salad, the chicken biryani, and a curried dish that I cant spell - ok, I looked it up it was the Nan Gyi Thok. Everything was fantastic. The textural journey of the tea leaf salad was a party in my mouth. The richness of the chicken biryani just sung with the rice. And the curry sauce with the noodles in the Nan Gyi Thok was so good. Check it out! And if you're going to a show, let them know and they give discounts on the night of. read more

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I wish I could have eaten here but since I had dinner plans I had to get something to go I got the tea leaf salad which was really good The server was really friendly It's downtown so parking can be a challenge I think the food is worth it though The salad is vegan and very very flavorful read more

Chef Burma - Tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

This was my first time having Burmese food, and it did not disappoint! First off, finding parking was easier than I expected (especially for it being located in Downtown). I went when they had just opened, super early in the morning, and even then the customer service was exceptional. We ordered the: tea leaf salad, pad thai, chicken coconut curry dip, and the dry chicken curry with a side of coconut rice. The tea leaf salad was the dish that surprised me the most-- with that saying, it was absolutely delicious and I now understand why it's their most popular dish listed on Yelp. It's healthy, tangy, and has a hint of spice. I love a good crunchy textured salad, so this hit the spot with all the seeds that are mixed in it. Everything else was just as good! In particular, the dry chicken curry with the side of coconut rice was the perfect combo. This was by far my standout dish. I could have this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The inside of the restaurant was decorated for holidays. There's plenty of indoor seating with a full bar, and the entire area is very spacious and clean with open windows for lots of natural light. Definitely looking forward to coming back with a couple of my friends! read more

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We stopped into Chef Burma on a Monday afternoon for lunch. This was my first time here, but not my first time trying Burmese cuisine. I was able to find street parking easily and paid with ParkMobile before heading into this beautiful restaurant in the heart of Downtown Sacramento (at 16th & K). We were seated right away and ended up ordering Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip ($12.95), Tea Leaf Salad ($17.95), Burmese Style Pad Thai ($18.95), Dry Curry Chicken ($19.95), a side of Coconut Rice ($3.95) and the Coconut Pudding ($9) for dessert. They fresh squeezed lemon juice over the Tea Leaf Salad and mixed it at the table for us. This salad is a must order when you visit, the flavors are amazing and it's a delicious and healthy mix of lettuce, cabbage, fermented tea leaves, peanuts, fried garlic, tomato, sunflower seeds, fried chickpeas, jalapenos, sesame seeds and lemon. This salad is so fresh and flavorful and the different textures and ingredients make it a filling lunch option on its own. The Platha and Coconut chicken curry dip was flavorful and rich in flavor, the platha was warm, flaky and fluffy and paired perfectly with the curry dip. The Pad Thai came out piping hot, it was a great portion size and the flavor was lovely. I would definitely order this again. The Dry Curry Chicken also came out fresh and hot and had string beans and okra in it with another rich and delicious sauce. We paired this with the coconut rice and it was lovely. The coconut rice on its own was also super flavorful and fragrant, you can absolutely taste the coconut. We ordered the fried coconut pudding for dessert and it came with our choice of a scoop of ice cream, we chose chocolate. Other options were vanilla, matcha, and mango. The restaurant is well lit and beautiful and a great spot for lunch or dinner. They also have a bar and offer a nice menu of cocktails and mocktails. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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This place was authentic and bomb. My first time trying the tea leaf salad, very interesting flavors. The Burmese Chicken biryani was a huge portion. I really like the lemongrass chicken. If you want something different, this is a good place to try. read more

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We're happy that we made reservations as we came after the Broadway Matinee Show. The food was delicious but we're disappointed that when we ordered the Tea Leaf Salad was not tossed in front of us. I didn't realize that there were sesame seeds or I would have asked to not have it. I dropped my water glass on to my plate and it spilled on me, the plate, chair next to me and the floor. It was difficult getting anyone's attention to get a towel to clean up my mess. Finally getting the waiters attention, he asked if I wanted more water!!!!!!!! Of course, yes! My husband water glass was empty and he did not refill his glass! Our original waiter when we arrived ended up working at the bar. The tea leaf salad, fried chicken wings and pumpkin curry with veggies were all very good. They give 10% off if you show them your same day Broadway tickets. I showed the tickets to the waiter that was now working at the bar. He saw the tickets and said he would take care of the 10% off. When the check came, it was not taken care of. We'll be back as the only other Burmese food we had was in Folsom and hopefully the service will have improved. read more

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The cocktails were well made and tasty. The menu was easy to read, but there were so many good choices! I went with the pad Thai and added shrimp; it was amazing and just what I wanted. Staff was kind and checked in on us frequently. I noticed a bunch of takeout orders being picked up too. The only minor issue is searching for street parking, but it's worth a visit. read more

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I had Burmese food a couple of times outside of Sacramento and I really enjoy it. When I heard Chef Burma opened in Sacramento, I knew I had to try it. I came with a several Yelp Elite friends for lunch so we got to share and taste many dishes. Butter Corn Fried Chicken (Must order!) I eat chicken often and had many chicken dishes in this lifetime. Wow, this was the first time I had something this memorable. I was still thinking about these little chicken drumsticks days later. The sweet corn, butter and five spices took this dish to the next level. You have to try this! It's so different! Mango Salad Light refreshing salad. Great for those hot summer days in Sac. Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip (Another must order dish!) I love flaky buttery flatbread. It pairs so well with curry. This dish is so addicting. Shrimp Pad Thai You can order it with other protein. The sauce is delicious. Great presentation. I like it that they put the cabbage and peanuts on the side to mix it in yourself. Dry Curry Lamb I forgot to take a picture. I usually avoid ordering lamb because I'm afraid that it would be gamey. I'm not sure if I was really eating lamb! I think the dry curry absorbed the earthy meat flavor. It was amazing. Dessert Platha Multi layered platha served with fresh banana, ice cream and condensed milk. Great dessert to share with the group even if you don't have any more room in your tummy. Oh, let's not forget the full bar. I had a cocktail with mango. I forgot the name but it was very good! Excellent service. High recommended! I need to come back to try more dishes and drinks! read more

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Delicious food with unique flavors! The black pepper beef ended up being one of the yummiest dishes I've had!! The mango chicken was delicious and the sauce with the samosas was the perfect tart/sweet complement to the rich potato filling. Really enjoyed the fried rice and the basil chili lamb. Everything was well prepared and seasoned perfectly. It's my first time eating here and I look forward to ordering other items next time and trying out more dishes. We got our order to go and it was well packed in containers that did not leak. Was very happy to see that as a lot of time sauces spill out. read more

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My wife wanted to try a new restaurant & she decided on this one just bc she needed a real diversion from your typical salad place. She had seen this Burmese restaurant reviews popping up time after time recently & thought why not since we do enjoy Burmese food. We were returning from the Natomas area & walked in on a Saturday which was perfect bc there's mainly street parking all around. The hostess/waitress said to seat yourself anywhere. We decided to sit off to the side away from the crowds not adjacent to the open glass windows as it appeared more private. My wife asked the waitress how long has this restaurant been opened & also if they were connected with the Burmese restaurant in Davis which we have frequented a few times in the past. She said yes they are connected with the one in Davis. They have been opened since last March of this year 2025. She mentioned the owners also have a Burmese restaurant in Pleasanton & San Francisco. We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant as it was very open with a chill & relaxed casual atmosphere. Services by both waitress & hostess were perfect & friendly. I decided I wanted noodles! Come to find out the garlic noodles with chicken were much like the pad Thai type not like Chinese chow mein like. But that's ok. Plus my wife reminded me probably I should have decided on pad Thai so next time! My wife also ordered the tea leaf salad, lemon & paprika shrimp (kebat) & black peppered lamb. We received the shrimp & lamb dishes first. The black peppered lamb was truly delicious; it tasted just like beef not gamey at all! The shrimp dish was spicy but my wife managed to eat it with no issues. Actually she enjoyed it with the tomatoes & onions & mixture of spices that made it quite tasty & flavorful. The tea leaf salad was their well known favorite already mixed when it was brought to our table. But our true favorite was that black peppered lamb. It had so much flavor with black bean but not overpowering in a bad way bc normally my wife doesn't like black bean Chinese style dishes at all but she said this one was truly different. I know both my wife & I would love to return to try more dishes. Maybe the lamb curry or that butter corn fried chicken? Definitely we look forward on a weekend as street parking wasn't an issue for us! At least now we won't have to drive all the way to Davis! Chef Burma is in a really great location in Midtown Sacramento. Their full bar is also great especially for celebrating special occasions. We can see this restaurant get busy later at dinner time. So plan ahead! read more

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I loved it! Great service cocktails and food. The cocktails are fun and pretty. Everything was quickly served and wonderful. read more

The customer service was friendly and the menu had good variety. I wished many of the items came with meat options. The pineapple fried rice only had an egg option for an extra fee. Portions are slightly larger and are shareable. The tea leaf salad was refreshing and had a good amount of peanuts. Their meats are very tender and the heat level is not spicy. Food came out quickly and had good, thorough flavor. The inside was clean and bright. read more

Chef Burma - Tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We discovered Chef Burma for dinner a few months ago and decided to have a birthday dinner there and were thoroughly impressed. From the moment we walked in (warm greeting, cozy yet modern decor) to the last bite, it was a treat. We had Burmese Yellow Tofu, Tea Leaf Salad, Burmese Fried Rice, Garlic Fried Rice, and Basil Chili Beef. Every dish was delicious in its own way--the yellow tofu was silky and savory, the tea leaf salad had that perfect mix of textures and tang, and both fried rices were fragrant and comforting. The basil chili beef had amazing flavor with just the right amount of heat. We began with the tea-leaf salad (crisp, tangy, full of texture) followed by the chicken curry. Service was friendly and knowledgeable--our server recommended exactly the right mix for our group of 10. Their cocktails are worth trying. A couple of small notes: parking required a brief walk, and one dish came with a smaller portion of protein than expected--but overall the value and quality were very good. If you're looking to branch out from the usual Thai/Indian combo and try something fresh and bold, Chef Burma is a strong choice in Sacramento. If you're up for exploring Burmese cuisine or want a restaurant that brings something new to the Sacramento scene, Chef Burma is highly recommended. Excellent food, nice ambiance, accommodating staff. Just go in with an open mind, perhaps reserve a spot, and come hungry. read more

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I wish I had remember the servers name. She was so sweet and helpful! Food: incredible. I thought the brown rice was tooo dry so our server offered me the coconut rice AND let me tell you!!!! Coconut rice was such a game changer, the best rice I have yet had! If you like coconut then you must must get the coconut rice. So flavorful! You must get the mango salad, the garlic noodles, and their black pepper tofu and green beans! Ambiance: nice and chill. People started to come in and started to pack up after 5:30pm! read more

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I can eat a bucket of their tea salad. Samosa and Samosa soup excellent. Also, a big fan of their mint chicken with Jalapeño. read more

I found this place just scrolling through yelp for the Sacramento area looking for something different to eat because I was tired of the same popular cuisines. This place was exactly what I didn't know I wanted. A twist between Indian and Thai food. Dinner was perfect, everything was delicious, and the ambiance was peaceful. I've already made plans to return soon. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Monday afternoon while visiting a friend. We were early for our reservation, but the space was quiet and we were seated right away. We ordered a variety of dishes, and most of them slapped. The famous tea leaf salad was herbaceous, tangy, savory -- if you're about that crunchy texture heaven, this is for you. The fried tofu was perfectly crisp on the outside and somehow impossibly soft and pillowy on the inside. My partner got the basil chili lamb and I immediately regretted not ordering it myself. Slightly gamy in the best way, bold, aromatic, and seasoned like the ancestors were watching. And beyond the food, the real MVP was our server, Brian with an i. Hilarious, sharp, and actually helpful. He even lets guests know when meter maids are circling outside for expired parking. That's customer service. Argue with the wall. read more

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I came here when this place first opened and it was always been good but now it is next level fantastic! The customer service is top tier as they take the time to explain the items on the menu and their ingredients. The drinks are craft cocktails and amazing! I had the mango said and the chili lamb, which were both heavenly and mouth watering. There are no bad seats here as it sits on a corner in downtown and is all glass! This is definitely one of my new favorite spots. read more

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Words can not express how happy my husband and I are to have a Burmese restaurant (closer to us) in Sacramento! This restaurant was clean, the staff was very friendly, and the food was the best Burmese that we have had outside of our favorite place that we compare all Burmese food to lol. This place was a close second, only because they do not have the same chicken dishes as our flagship location. The coconut rice was cooked perfectly, nice and sweet without being overly so. The garlic noodles were delicious, nice and light with a good bite to the noodle. I could eat two bowls of this by myself because they are my favorite Burmese dish of all time. Im not a glutton so I shared with my husband, and in doing so, he shared his platha and chicken dip with me. This dish is everything you could want as a starter. Buttery, crispy, bursting with flavor! We also shared a tea leaf salad and their fermented tea leaf dressing was outstanding. We will definitely be back! read more

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WOW! I did not expect the food to be SO GOOD!!! I can say, I embarrassingly lacked self-control. I got their pork curry, coconut rice, and tea leaf salad. The coconut rice was light and fluffy, and coconutty with that natural coconut flavor - just sweet enough. It went so well with my very spicy pork curry. I was not expecting it to actually be spicy, but it had a nice kick to it that I really enjoyed. The flavors were distinct from Thai and Indian curry. It was almost like a perfect blend of both (please excuse my ignorance if that is not the case). That TEA leaf salad was FIRE! I almost ate the whole thing, but I stopped myself half way to enjoy for tomorrow. The salad came with a leaf dressing, a mixture of nuts, seeds, and fried garlic on a bed of cabbage, jalapeños, and tomatoes. I WILL BE BACK! read more

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A hidden gem with outstanding food and relaxing ambiance. Delicious meals, quick service, and reasonable prices. Will visit again soon! read more

Absolutely amazing we are pescatarians and had a few different dishes. Oh my God absolutely wonderful. Bella are server/waitress made the experience all worth of the wild. We have eaten at several Burmese restaurants throughout the Bay Area. This is definitely at our top three and we will be back the Service absolutely top-tier as well as the ambience very clean very open with a great view of the city surrounding area definitely recommend this place five stars hands down thank you Bella for your wonderful service. if you are not, and you should be a trainer and a manager. Thank you for your hospitality it's where these days. read more

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Our server Bella was awesome. She was so knowledgeable about the menu and what paired with what. She made the experience even better by guiding us through the menu. One thing I would add is I would've gotten the coconut rice which goes with everything. My favorite is the plates and swai calamari. Family style is the best try a little bit of everything. If I were to do it again I'd also add a few more vegetable dishes. Lamb and beef are so tender and flavorful! Here's what we ordered Drinks ($15 each): Irrawaddy Sunset, Burma Breeze, Golden Palm, Pagoda Gold. Appetizers: Samosa - $12.5 Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip - $12.95 (my top pick, show-stealer!) Salt & Pepper Swai - $13 (crispy, flavorful, a must-try) Tea Leaf Salad - $16.95 (light, refreshing, doubles as a great entrée side) Entrees: Garlic & Chili Shrimp - $20.95 Shrimp & Caviar Butter Fried Rice - $17.5 (good, but coconut rice wins hands down ) Fiery Tofu w/ Chicken - $19 Lemon & Paprika Beef - $20.5 Burmese Lamb Curry w/ Potatoes Basil Chili Lamb - $21.95 Burmese Mix Vegetable Curry - $16.5 read more

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