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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Came here for one of our Elite Yelp lunches. One of our friends suggested this place. I made reservations but it was lunch and not busy at all so we really didn't need to get them. The place is on the corner and has street parking up and down the block. My wife and I parked around the corner. Just a block away. The place is clean and looks nice. They have a full bar but they have Hennessey rather than my Remy. No biggy. I didn't drink and got a Burmese tea. Same as Thai tea. The others got some of their drinks and they were all good. Only 5 of us for this lunch. We started off with the mango salad and it was refreshing and great. Next the Butter corn fried chicken. It was a fantastic presentation and loved the flavor. A must try. Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip was so yummy. Another must try the platha was so fresh and loved it. The Burmese shrimp pad Thai was great too. soft and fresh noodles . Our last dish was the dry curry lamb. It wasn't dry to my thoughts but the lamb wasn't gamey and everyone enjoyed it. Our server came back and asked if we wanted dessert. My eyes lite up and he said they were made in house. So we had to get something even though we were all full. We got the dessert platha and wow it was amazing. so fresh as with the chicken. It came with bananas and strawberries. A super fun time and amazing meal. Great ending and with all my Elite lunches or dinners a fantastic time catching up with our friends. Good place for Burmese food. Better than our last location which was great to. This is just a little better. read more

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Good customer service, spacious inside with a wine bar! The chili beef and the Nan Gyi Thok were really good! read more

Burmese cuisine left its mark on me ever since I saw the tea leaf salad prepared table side years ago. It flys under the radar so I was excited to learn about this spot in Downtown Sacramento. I'm not sure whether the preparation is authentic or just something that gives restaurants a bit of razzle dazzle but the tea leaf salad dish is definitely worth trying. The crunch from the sunflower seeds and the sourness from the tea leaves combine for a unique flavor that is hard to explain. All this to say that the tea leaf salad dish here is very good. The service is great. Servers check in from time to time but don't hover and one server suggested an in-house chili sauce that packs quite a punch but is very flavorful. Just a small dab and you are good to go. Not pictured in this review but the mint chicken was also a worthwhile dish. The crunch and spice from the jalapeños balanced out the freshness from the mint and the chicken was juicy and paired well with the fried rice. Overall, for my own selfish reasons, I hope more and more people find their way to Chef Burma so it stays in business and I can continue to enjoy their tea leaf salad. read more

Chef Burma - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Everything was amazing especially the chicken curry and the planta. Would definitely go again. The service was amazing and the server was super nice. The ambience of the restaurant was super calm and I could hear them frying the garlic. read more

Chef Burma - Planta, pineapple fried rice, chicken curry, seed salad, and chicken stir fry - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here for a late lunch on my first day in town. Service was very prompt and the ambiance was calm and clean. The server was really nice and able to make recommendations for every section of the menu. I tried the Dry Chicken Curry. The flavor was phenomenal and I enjoyed the use of okra, green beans, and red peppers. They were very fresh. read more

Chef Burma - Dry Chicken Curry - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Monthly meet up with the girls and Chef Burma was the location. Bella took excellent care of our party. We started with the tofu which looked delicious but sadly did not deliver. The texture was too soft to be fried and is 100% bland. Firmer tofu and a good season would have made the dish perfect. Next up the wings and they were an absolute table favorite. For entrees we ordered lamb, chicken, seafood, and beef. All of the entrees were delicious. Hard to pick a favorite, each one amazing in its own right. From a uniqueness perspective the mango chicken was lovely. Get the coconut rice, it's the perfect compliment to any of the entrees. Almost forgot the tea salad..amazing! I had heard about tea salads I love tea and salad but a "tea salad" didn't sound like a good combo. Happy to report I was 100% wrong. The house made dressing was so yummy I secretly wanted to ask to buy some to take home! Good ambiance and vibes at Chef Burma. I'll be returning with my hubby in tow next time. read more

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I'm a big fan of Burmese food so when I saw Chef Burma, I knew it was a restaurant I had to try it. My first time dining here was a great experience. I ordered a couple of usual favorites plus a couple of new dishes. The tea leaf salad was so delicious. It's a fan favorite and the flavors were superb. The Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup was excellent as well. We all really enjoyed it. We also ordered the mango tofu, which was really good. The tofu is dried tofu, not fresh tofu, but it was still really good. The mango was in season and sweet. The pineapple fried was okay. The pineapple they used were canned pineapples, not fresh pineapples. This dish didn't have as much flavor as other pineapple fried rice dishes that I've had in the past, but it wasn't bad. The customer service was excellent. Our host seated us right away, filled our waters, took our order, checked on us regularly, and refilled drinks accordingly. Great service. On my second visit here, we ordered the platha with coconut chicken curry dip. The dip was delicious and the platha was good. We also tried the garlic noodles with tofu, which was spicy by itself, but they also provide an additional spicy sour sauce on the side, which adds flavor. We came on Father's Day the first time, but luckily it wasn't too crowded. The second time we came, it was Friday evening and it was a little more busy. The restaurant was clean and comfortable to dine in. They do take reservations through Open Table. Parking around here is all metered. Chef Burma is a great Burmese restaurant (and the only one I know of in the City of Sacramento). read more

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I was looking for Thai, when I found this spot for lunch. The Pad Thai with their sauce was tasty. There are so many items on the menu that I want to try, I will be making several visits. The space is very comfortable for singles, couples, and groups. The service was very attentive. They happily answered our questions, one of which they had to speak to the chef about. I recommend checking them out. I hope you have the same experience we did. read more

Incredible!! Came for my birthday dinner with family and fell in love with this place. The food was phenomenal. We started with the platha and coconut curry appetizer - where has this been all my life?? The curry was so flavorful and the platha is a must try, buttery/flakey and together - wowww. Had to get my favorite - tea leaf salad which our server mixed at the table. It was perfect! The black pepper beef was incredible- the beef was so tender and seasoned perfectly! Next we tried the dry curry chicken OMG my new favorite! Plus it had a generous amount of veggies. We also tried the mint chicken, the portion was huge! The dish was fresh and light, mint wasn't overpowering. The garlic noodles with bbq pork were so flavorful, a family favorite for sure. Ended our experience with dessert - the cake was like nothing I've tried before! With the mango and matcha ice cream - the perfect way to end the meal. *if you're worried about the spice level- request the chilis on the side Our server/bartender was great, he gave us wonderful recommendations for food and made the best mocktails. The place itself is beautiful with a few decorations scattered throughout. Loved the l huge windows to look out on the street. However, be aware of the street parking meters. After dinner we strolled over to the rose garden. When we came we assumed they ended at 8pm, the went until 10pm and we got a hefty $75 parking ticket. Can't wait to come back and try even more items! Thanks for making my birthday dinner so memorable! read more

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I love Burmese food and was excited to see a Burmese restaurant open in Midtown. I visited a couple of weeks ago and we ordered the tea leaf salad, pumpkin coconut curry, and garlic pork. The tea leaf salad was amazing with a wonderful combination of citrus and garlic mixed with the bitterness of the tea leaf and the crunch of sunflower seeds and nuts. We opted to go with cabbage instead of lettuce because the cabbage holds up better once the dressing is incorporated. The garlic pork was the perfect item to go with the pumpkin curry. The curry had a nice sweetness to it with a little bit of heat at the end, but it needed a few more pieces of pumpkin. I came back again to treat my sister to a Mother's Day dinner. We started with the palatha with vegetable curry and calamari. The palatha was thick and chewy, which I prefer over the thin crêpe like palathas I've had in the past. The vegetable curry was filling, but not overwhelming. The calamari was nice and crunchy and came with a spicy fish sauce, which was the perfect addition. We also ordered the tea leaf salad. However it seemed a little lacking when it came to the citrus, and the bitterness of the tea leaves were very pronounced. For our main course, we ordered the garlic pork and biryani rice. The garlic pork was nice and tasty. However, the biryani rice was too overwhelming and was not a good side to eat with the pork. our service was excellent and attentive for both visits. We had staff check on us often, but we're not intrusive. My only complaint is that during both visits our tables were so close to the tables behind us that every time I would shift in my seat it would bang into the person seat behind me. Because of that I couldn't feel truly relaxed because I was worried that I would hit the chair behind me. They should space out their tables so it doesn't feel so closed in. Parking in this area can also be a challenge depending on time and day of the week. There is street parking as well as a garage near the restaurant. Beware of the parking meters! Make sure they're fully functional. If they're not, don't park there. It's a $65 parking ticket if you're not careful. read more

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Everything was just too oily. The Coconut Curry Chicken Dip was actually very flavorful and I loved the flavors but the dip itself and the bread was just too oily and upset my stomach. The Samosas were great, no complaints there. The Dry Curry Veggie was also very oily and lacked flavor compared to dry curry dishes I've had at other Burmese restaurants. The Salt and Pepper Calamari was also very oily. My experience rating is based on a DoorDash order. Perhaps it is somehow less oily while dining in. read more

Amazing flavors. Must have fresh Coconut juice and tea leaf salad. Can't go wrong with any dish. read more

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So nice, I had to try it twice... before leaving my review. During my first visit, my dad and I came for dinner on a Friday night before heading to a show downtown. We didn't have a reservation but managed to get a small table in the corner. During that initial visit, our waitress was extremely kind and attentive. She was helpful in providing suggestions and recommendations from the menu since neither of us had dined at Chef Burma before. We decided to try the tea leaf salad and the vegetable curry dip with prantha as our appetizers. Both were absolutely delicious and could have easily been a nice meal in and of themselves. For our entrées, we ordered the basil, chili beef and lemongrass salmon with a side of coconut rice. The basil chili beef was so tender and had great flavor. The lemongrass salmon had tons of vegetables and was cooked to perfection. And the coconut rice - no notes. On my second visit, my friend and I came for dinner on a Wednesday night. Despite arriving fairly early, we were asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. Fortunately, we also managed to grab a table in the corner, but it should be noted that you should probably have a reservation if you plan to dine here, as it is extremely popular right now. On this visit, we ordered the chicken curry dip with prantha as an appetizer, the basil chili beef as one of our entrées, and the sesame chicken as our other entrée. We also got a side of coconut rice. Again, all of the food was spectacular and everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I can find no fault in any of the dishes I have tried, and look forward to being a regular customer. read more

My friends and I came for lunch. Everyone was so sweet to us. We ordered the Samosa, Burmese Iced Milk Tea, Lemonade, Burmese Pineapple Fried Rice, Wok-Stirred Spicy Noodles with Tofu, Lemon and Paprika Chicken, and Basil Chili Beef. We LOVED the Samosa, noodles, and beef. read more

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I love this place! Tried some new things tonight--the Burmese pad Thai and the tofu lettuce wraps! Neither one disappointed! I love how this pad Thai has very little filler--just good, yummy ingredients. Everything was delivered hot and packaged well. I love all the flavors as usual! read more

Chef Burma - Pad Thai - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

One word to describe our experience at chef Burma.. exceptional. Everything was top notch. The food, the service, the drinks, the plating, the casual music in the background. All of it was fantastic. The food itself really stood out. Not only was it delicious but it activated taste buds I didn't even know I had. The Platha is a MUST. Sooo freakin good. Also if it's your first time, get the black pepper lamb and thank me later. I hope this restaurant is here to stay because it's definitely in the rotation now. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Marcels foodie score: 5/5 read more

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With my parents in town, I suggested this place to try as there are few Burmese restaurants around but a few now. My mother grew up in Burma after ending up there due to the Japanese occupation of China during WWII. We grew up trying a few dishes my mom was used to which are the tea leaf salad, mohinga (catfish soup) and the chicken curry soup. Today, we had 5 of us, 2 got the chicken curry soup, I got the dry curry beef, my daughter got the dry pork curry and my mom got the mohinga. We all enjoyed the dishes however the chicken curry soup was made sweet which we have never had before. My mom makes it salty and it tastes much better. The rest of the dishes were good however, it got expensive for the dry beef and pork dishes as rice does NOT come with it and is an extra a la carte. Weird as most plates come with rice. The portions all seemed to be on the light side and not big at all. Overall, a decent rendition of Burmese food in Sacramento. They own My Burma in Davis also. They do not have their own parking so it is paid street parking only. We should be back sometime to try more on the menu. read more

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Extensive menu with a variety of options to choose from! Located in the heart of downtown on 16th & J street. All entrees we ordered were spectacular and very flavorful! Highly recommend the garlic shrimp, black pepper lamb, & Burmese pad thai. The banana fried ice cream with vanilla is a must to end the night with! :) read more

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Saw there was a new Burmese restaurant and wanted to check it out. Got the tea salad, pepper beef and garlic pork to go. Ordered medium spice but it wasn't spicy at all. The flavors were delicious. Service was friendly and food was made quickly. read more

Chef Burma - Tea salad to go with - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We like Thai food so this was a nice change up from our regular rotation. Restaurant is in a fairly busy area so be prepared to search for parking if you're not familiar. Restaurant has large windows so feels very open and well lit. Servers were very nice and accommodating, we saw mojitos on an (outdated) menu online and ordered without looking at the drink menu. Staff explained not something they do regularly anymore but they made it work for her so I'm thankful for that. I ordered a beer and got enough head on it to feed the children, so that's probably the low light of the visit. Ordered the samosas, pad Thai, sesame beef, mango chicken and cavi rice. Samosas were fried well and not oily, flavor was ok but the sauce made it for us. Pad Thai wasn't as dry as I'd like but still tasty. Went well with the sesame beef, which was crispy and flavorful. Def a good combo I'd go for again but may try the garlic noods next time around. Mango chicken was a hit for the table, was deliciously fresh with the chunks of mango throughout. Cavi rice was okay and was probably the worst thing we had but was still good and got ate just probably wouldn't order again. Menu was very interesting and I'll def come back to try something else. read more

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Flavors here are not your typical flavor profiles. It is unique in taste and I would recommend that you inquire with your service staff to recommend some dishes. They are friendly and will provide great insight into taste preferences. If you are adventurous, try the tea leaf salad. It's fermented tea leaves with mixed veggies/nuts, and is mixed at the table. It can be a bit salty if you are not familiar or sensitive to sodium, but it is well balanced with the pairing of noodles or rice. We enjoyed the Chef Burma Noodles! I added a squeeze of lemon on top, and it brightens the dish so much (this is a preference thing). Bartha dessert was unique with the filo dough texture. Inside has a modern vibe and open kitchen decor. I can see this place gets packed during lunch or dinner. I would be mindful of this if you plan to visit peak hours. Overall, really enjoyable expirience and great service from the staff. read more

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Never had Burmese food before. Came here for dinner on Sunday night and they were not packed. I was told that I have to try tea leaf salad so that is what we ordered. We also ordered butter corn fried chicken, beef curry with potatoes, side of Basmati biryani rice, and plain platha. Tea leaf salad: Our server Rachel brought out the salad. She gave us some insights about the salad, squeezed half a lemon and tossed all the ingredients together. Very unique flavor. The textures from the ingredients complimented each other. It will be refreshing for hot days. Butter corn fried chicken: The corn sauce was amazing. Chicken was cooked perfectly. Beef curry with potatoes: It almost reminded me of Vietnamese beef stew. I'm usually not a fan of curry but the curry was very mild. The flavors were on point. Beef was super tender. Basmati biryani rice: We ordered this to go with beef curry. It was a good combo. Just the right amount of spices and aroma. Plain platha: It comes with a side of sugar. It was crispy, soft and so much goodness. It's good by itself, with sugar or with the beef curry sauce. Rachel was amazing. We can't wait to come back again. read more

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I've had Chef Burma on my list for awhile and finally had the chance to check it off! I'd love to come eat at the restaurant since my first time was takeout. Although it was takeout, the food did not disappoint! I ordered the Nan Gyi Thok and the Burmese Iced Milk Tea. My boyfriend got fried chicken wings with a side of rice. We shared the Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip. The Nam Gyi Thok was the perfect combination of creamy and fresh. I really enjoyed the different flavors and textures. Chicken wings were crispy and the sauce definitely is something unique with the spicy lemon fish sauce with honey. The Platha definitely was the star of the show with the amount of layers while being crispy and fluffy. I really enjoyed the milk tea too. It was a great balance of boldness and creaminess. Chef Burma has so many options for food and drinks. Not shocked that this place is always full. I will be coming back again to try in person! read more

Chef Burma - Fried Chicken Wings, Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip, Burmese Milk Tea, and Nan Gyi Thok - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Chef Burma has been on our hit list for some time now. Finally made it in for dinner and we were not disappointed. Situated on the corner of 16th and K Streets, there is lots of parking nearby and on the street. The decor is clean and contemporary. Nothing fancy but clean and welcoming. We were greeted by Rachel, who indicated she would also be our server for the night. Very friendly and efficient throughout the dinner. She let us peruse the menu and then offered some suggestions based on what we told her we like which helped with how much we ordered. Everything we ordered was a menu price plus $1 for the protein (seafood is more). We had the Lettuce Wraps with chicken, Eggplant with garlic sauce, Basil chili beef, and the Burmese style Pad Thai with chicken. We also asked for a side of chili oil just in case we needed it... Lettuce wraps came out first which gave us time to enjoy them before the other two dishes came out. Everything was excellent in flavor and quality. Even though we requested our spice level to be 'hot', we are glad we had the chili oil as well. We like our food 'very spicy' when available. We now have Chef Burma on our "list to return" for another meal... or more. read more

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I made reservations for a friend's birthday gathering and we were pleasantly surprised with this place. Our table was ready when we arrived and our waitress was quick to inform us of their popular dishes. She did take awhile to get back to us to take our order as she was busy making drinks at the bar. When we were able to catch her attention, we ordered platha and coconut chicken curry, fried tofu, Burmese style pad Thai, dry curry beef, and their tea leaf salad. For desert they gave a birthday scoop of ice cream and fruit and we ordered the fried pudding with mango ice cream and shwe gyi with matcha ice cream. Everything was absolutely delicious, but if I had to choose my favorite dishes of the night, it would be the platha and coconut chicken curry and the fried pudding dessert. I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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This was my first time here with friends. My friends recommended this restaurant as they have been here a couple of times before. We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday, it wasn't too crowded, and we only waited 10 minutes for a table. The restaurant is nice, clean, and perfect for a group or just chilling with friends. ​​We ordered the tea leaf salad, coconut chicken noodle soup, paratha with coconut chicken curry dip, burmese-style pad thai with shrimp, sesame beef, mango tofu, shrimp & caviar butter fried rice, and burmese ice milk tea. The service was good, and the food was average overall. ​The tea leaf salad was a bit sour and salty, while the coconut chicken noodle soup was smooth and flavorful. The pad thai was a little on the sweet side. The sesame beef was crispy and delicious, though interestingly, it didn't quite taste like beef! The mango tofu was well-balanced, and the shrimp and caviar butter fried rice tasted good. The milk tea was just okay. I highly recommend the paratha and coconut chicken curry dip, it was definitely the highlight! read more

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First time in for dinner with my foodie friend. Prior to this my only exposure to Burmese food was My Burma/Burma Eat in Davis. I had a Burmese hot milk tea (like chai but more spiced), which was very nice. We shared an order of the Tea Leaf Salad (photo after the server mixed it thoroughly), the Pumpkin Curry with Vegetables, the Garlic Pork, and the Fried Coconut Pudding with Ice Cream (we chose Mango ice cream, but they also had vanilla, chocolate, or matcha). Judi had the coconut sweet rice while I had jasmine rice. For the tea leaf salad we picked cabbage over lettuce, and it was citrusy, nutty, garlicky and not bitter at all! The garlic pork was hella tender and also garlicky from the fried chips/slices, not too spicy or oniony. The pumpkin curry was rich but not too thick, and came with tofu, carrot, broccoli, cabbage. The fried coconut pudding (coconut milk?) was interesting, a soft chewy consistency/texture, and went well with the ice cream. Service was good, able to split the check two ways, to-go containers and bag provided for leftovers. There is metered street parking enforced until 9 PM, but I parked at the East End Garage for a flat $2. read more

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First time trying Burmese food and I am hooked. It's very similar I would say to Thai cuisine. Super flavorful with rich spices. The restaurant itself is very clean and our waiter was very helpful in recommending her favorites. We pretty much ordered all her recs. We tried the tea leaf salad, mohinga, basil beef, mango chicken, and pineapple fried race. Ate this family style among 4 and it was more than enough! read more

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Great ambience, polite staff was already a great start! The menu is quite detailed with a bunch of vegetarian and vegan options. We visited multiple times and tried a couple of new things each time - taste was 9/10. Comforting food (in good proportions)! read more

Lovely experience. Clean interior and attentive staff. Don't sit too close to the kitchen otherwise you'll end up smelling for the rest of the day. I ordered the fiery shrimp with tofu and it was delicious flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Only downside was that I paid 21$ for 7 pieces of shrimp with some green beans? Really skimping out there which is unfortunate. On top of that you pay $3.25 for a bowl of rice..... Also ordered the chicken curry potatoes which wasn't my favorite. Flavors didn't stand out or anything. Overall not bad but I can find better. read more

5/5 Stars Randomly found Chef Burma while we were on a day trip and decided to check it out. It did not disappoint. Amazing Thai fusion food! Highlights: Pad Thai: Hands down the best I've had. Perfectly seasoned and the sauce-to-noodle ratio was perfect (not dry at all). Mango Chicken: Super delicious and made with actual fresh mango. Service: The staff was so friendly and attentive. Great food and great service--definitely check them out! read more

So far, I've tried this place three times, each time with a different dish. The vegetarian option (vegan) is particularly delicious, and I've been coming back for more. The dining experience is also great. The service was so bad, the ladies were just talking which is other, but we been waiting over there for check for 20 minutes. Nobody came and came to their desk to pay. She's like oh sorry I was just about to come so that's it. read more

We had reservations on a Saturday night two weeks after they opened. The service was friendly and attentive from the start. I'm really glad the hostess didn't let some rude customers without reservations take our table. The food was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The 3.5 of us shared the Tea Leaf Salad, Mohinga Soup, Nan Gyi Thok Noodles, Mango Chicken, Fiery Tofu with Chicken, and Burmese Chicken Biryani. This was way too much food for us but we got to try a bunch of dishes that had different flavors and preparation methods. We requested that everything be gluten free and they obliged. I love how their menu specified if the dish was gluten free or could be made gluten free. All dishes were delicious but the standouts to definitely try were the Tea Leaf Salad and Mohinga. The Burmese Silk cocktail was yummy though the martini glass was not full which was slightly disappointing. Things for management to note: It was only two weeks into opening so I'm not singing them for not being polished. Their staff needed more training but overall, the service was friendly and attentive. Two different servers came by to take our order, a kitchen staff member dropped by to ask if we got all our food, the cocktails weren't quite full in the glass. We noticed other cocktails coming out the same where they weren't very full. I'm only mentioning these things in hopes they address them. read more

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Amazing and so impressed with Chef Burma's service and the food. We ordered way too much food but everything on the menu sounded so delicious. Appetizer: friend chicken wings- so crunchy and perfect. Comes with a light fish sauce, lime and honey. Complimented the fried chicken so well. Main dishes: fried rice, sesame chicken and the phad Thai. The fried rice packed with flavors and well balanced. The sesame chicken crispy and savory with the sauce. After a few bites I found it to be a little too sweet for be but still so good! The phad Thai was sweet and savory and tasted perfect with chicken as my protein. I thought there was a little too much chunks of large onion pieces for me but still so good. I also grabbed a mocktail, the golden lotus! Paired well with the food and what an exceptional lunch I had! The staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant is right on the corner and the natural light lunch a nice vibe and ambiance. I'll have to try other dishes next time! read more

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Made a reservation on Yelp just in case place was busy on a Saturday night. Good decision! Walked in, was seated right away and soon enough all the tables were taken. Clean, fun ambience, surrounded by folks who looked like they've been here before and were enjoying their food. Staff were friendly and attentive. Platha with Chicken Coconut Curry: Perfect, you'll wish you had more dip! Tea Leaf Salad: Presentation and ingredients were impressive. My first time trying it and the tea leaf taste was a little bitter for me - but looked like a very popular dish. Garlic Chili Shrimp and brown rice: Delightful, cooked perfect, would get ahead! Yes, will come back! read more

Chef Burma - Garlic Chili Shrimp - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was so excited when I found out that Sacramento FINALLY HAS A BURMESE RESTAURANT! Usually I would have to go san Francisco or Davis to satisfy my Burmese craving. I've been here twice so far, both times with a group of 4 . We ordered family style both times. The first time, I got a garlic noodles with tofu and I thought it was ok but a little salty. The noodles were a little wet for me. The tea leaf salad was a disappointment for me - there was no crispiness to it. Usually the tea leaf salad is the star of the show. The flavoring was too salty for me. My partner got the chicken biryiana - there was a generous portion of meat and food and the seasoning was on point! The second time I ordered mint chicken with coconut rice and really liked my dish. I loved the appetizer we got, or more specifically the curry dip. The curry sauce was savory, creamy and so good! I will definitely order the curry next time. The coconut rice was perfectly done, aromatic, not too wet or dry and has a hint of sweetness. The ambience and design is nice, crips modern and clean. Service has consistently been great. Parking has been easy to find. Overall, I would say there are some hit or miss dishes but I would definitely be back to try more! read more

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We went for a weekend lunch and I still cant thinking about the food. The Platha with Veg Curry Dip was absolute comfort -- flaky, soft layers soaking up a perfectly spiced, soulful curry. Every bite felt warm and satisfying. And then came the star Wok-stirred spicy noodles tossed in the spiciest sauce -- bold, smoky, and unapologetically fiery. Not for the faint-hearted, but a total win for spice lovers like me! (Request the sauce to be on the side) Authentic flavors, generous portions, and food that leaves a lasting impression. Already planning my next visit read more

Chef Burma - Wok Tossed spicy noodles (VEG) with spicy sauce on the side DEC 2025 - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came to Sacramento for a conference and whenever I go to a bigger city, I always try and find food that I don't have in my area. Chef Burma what is one of the top choices walking distance from my hotel so that was a no-brainer to try this restaurant. I have had Burmese food in San Francisco so I was excited to try it again. The restaurant was well lit, had lots of tables, and very inviting.The staff was inviting, answered all of our questions, and definitely refilled our water plenty of times. Of course, we had to try their tea leaf salad. It was fresh yet flavorful. Ordered the Burmese pad thai and black pepper beef which had a great kick but not too overpowering. Would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in the area! read more

Chef Burma - Pad Thai and Black Pepper Beef - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Ambience: What a lovely atmosphere! Open and spacious layout with fancier cutlery and glasses than I'd have anticipated. Service: Friendly and attentive, no complaints! Taste: Got the mohinga (traditional fish soup) and tea leaf salad, both of which were absolutely packed with flavor and very filling! Never had the tea leaf salad before, and was pleasantly surprised by the variety of ingredients and seasonings involved in the dish. Also tried the Burmese ice milk tea--I honestly can't tell the difference between that and Thai milk tea. Can't speak to how authentic it is as I've never had Burmese food before, but had such a lovely meal and would highly recommend! read more

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