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Tea leaf salad and service were amazing! First time having Burmese food, and it was pretty good. Our waitress was so helpful from the get go. Wish I got her name, but she was amazing, provided so many solid recommendations and was attentive. We said we loved spice and she brought out this killer sauce, which had a great kick. Tea leaf salad was amazing. Loved all the texture and crunch throughout the salad, and the dressing was light and bright. We got one lamb and one beef dish, one black pepper and the other basil chili. I'm not the biggest fan of stir-fry style dishes, due to the meat being more boiled texture but the flavors were great. Would definitely want to try a curry next time.
Food was great, as always. We were glad to get the special order, garlic okra, cooked in the style of garlic broccoli. (my favorite!) We also tried the salt and pepper calamari appetizer for the first time. The calamari tasted really fresh and delicious, but I thought the breading was too thick and destroyed some of the flavor. My kid's favorite is the Platha with chicken coconut curry. An excellent dish with coconut curry that actually tastes better than all of the curry dishes, in our opinion.
Of course, the iconic tea leaf salad is a must-order, especially if you've have never had it before. Overall, I think this is a nice diffusion of Indian and Chinese food, leaning more towards the Chinese side. They serve plenty of noodle and rice dishes, and are generally very flavorful. We ordered the dry lamb curry over rice and it was very good. The lamb was cooked perfectly. Our friends also ordered the mint chicken dish that looked and smelled amazing as well. I ordered their Burmese tea, which was very similar to a milk tea, but had slightly more tea flavor as well as sweetener. The staff here are very patient and the food came quickly. The ambience of the restaurant is generally pretty clean and modern.
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!
Came in on a Thursday around 1pm. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. Our server was very attentive. We ordered the fiery garlic tofu (medium) with a side of jasmine rice, the tea leaf salad and the coconut curry with...Plathna (?). We also ordered the coconut monsoon and tanlines and tea leaves. Wow. Never had Burmese style food before. The fiery tofu was delicious. Even though it was ordered medium, it wasn't too spicy (got the hot oil on the side to spice it up!) The hint of the basil complemented the spicy sauce (tofu was different than your usual Asian tofu) and the green beans were perfectly cooked. The coconut curry with the "bread" was delicious too!! Not spicy and slightly sweet. The "bread" was crispy on the outside and a mochi consistency on the inside-delicious! Now the tea leaf salad. It was beautifully presented and our server mixed it at the table. The crispy garlic and other "crunchies" made this salad great. Overall a great tasting meal, fresh and tasty. Would like to try some of the other dishes on the menu.
Service and food were good. The flavors were on point and the chicken was tender and juicy. Lots of seating available. However, it's a bit overpriced for lunch. Otherwise, I would come 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.
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.
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.
The service was seriously phenomenal! Everyone was so nice and welcoming, and the service was great from start to finish. Everything we ordered was really good, but my favorite was definitely the samusa. It was so flavorful and had the perfect amount of seasoning. Overall, we had a really good experience and I would definitely come back!
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.
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.
Chef Burma is such a spacious, yet cozy space that is facing 16th street. The service was fantastic -- waitress who assisted us was so sweet and attentive. The food was incredibly delicious. My friend and I never had Burmese food before, so everything we ordered (except the calamari) was all new to us. I'm glad that we went here on a whim, because I definitely will be back!
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
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
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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2 months ago
Amazing service, food was chefs kiss. Mint chicken is a must along with the black pepper shrimp. Will come back! read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
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
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
6 months ago
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
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
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
7 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
9 months ago
24 days ago
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
3 months ago
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
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
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
10 days ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
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
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
1 year ago
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 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
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
9 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
3 months ago
5 months ago
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
10 months ago
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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1020 16th St
Ste 10
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Is the meat zabiha halal?
As far as I know, but you can always call just to confirm,they're extremely friendly and very professional from my experience with them.
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