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

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This was my first time trying chef Burma and the restaurant was welcoming and clean. It got busy very quick for lunch on a Thursday that should tell you how good the food is. The service was good and I was with a large group so we ordered amount 8 dishes and share. My favorite was the spicy tofu and mango chicken but everything was delicious. read more

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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

Highly recommend Chef Burma! The tea leaf salad, coconut noodle, and nan gyi thoke were very good. The food was so tempting that I completely forgot to take photos before digging in! Our server Alec was also really kind. Great food and excellent service! read more

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

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

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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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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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

While on a lunch break from a conference at the Convention Center, my team of 5 was looking for a good place to get a hot meal on a cold day. I'm grateful that we found this place, as soon as you walked in you can smell the entrancing aromas and your mouth starts watering. We ordered a variety of dishes which all looked and smelled amazing. I ordered the vegetable curry, mild spicy, and a side of biryani rice. The vegetables were fresh, perfectly cooked, and so filling. I honestly couldn't stop eating it! I felt really full, but not in a gross way; the quality of the ingredients made me feel nourished instead of engorged. This was my favorite meal I ate in Sacramento in a total of 4 days of constantly eating out! Chef Burma would make for a nice date night or a great place to meet a client as they have an elevated aesthetic with affordable prices. Highly recommend! read more

Chef Burma - Vegetable Curry (really good!) - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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

Food here is good. The black pepper beef was BOMB! This was my favorite dish because the beef was tasty and tender. The sauce that the meat was cooked in was not over powering. They actually messed up and originally gave us chicken when we ordered beef, so when they remade our dish it was fresh, fresh! The Burmese Pad Thai was excellent. The noodles were cooked just right and the sauce was good. Everything we ordered was to simply put it, just fresh. I would eat here again because they have a good variety of items in the menu. At this time they only have beer and wine, they will have a full bar soon. read more

Chef Burma - Black Pepper Beef - 5 stars - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came in to finally try out chef Burma today and I'm so glad I did. I came in and did not expect it to be as busy as it was seeing that it was after the lunch rush on a Saturday afternoon. Almost every seat was full but I was greeted and sat quick. My server made sure I was well taken care of. The manager came to check in on us and made sure our waters stayed full. Food was yummy we were recommended the basil chili lamb, platha curry sauce and tea salad. All were great. Chili oil on the side if you love a little spice. read more

Came during lunch time on a Tuesday. Was not too busy but they were definitely understaffed. Ordered and our food didn't come out until 30+ mins later. Server told us they didn't have a food runner that day, so everything was delayed. Thankfully the food was amazing and worth the 4 stars. I ordered the chef Burma noodle salad, and it was full of flavor and had a hint of spice from the jalapeño. It was really good. I would definitely come back to get this again and try the other menu items. Really spacious and bright inside. Good spot for lunch or dinner read more

Chef Burma - Noodle Salad - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

4.5 stars! Really fantastic food! We live pretty close to this restaurant and have walked by a couple of times. This time, we decided to venture in. My previous Burmese food experience was top notch so I was trying to keep my expectations low because how often does a new restaurant live up to the old time and tested ones? This one totally did! We made a reservation and thank God we did, because this restaurant was packed! In fact, when we got there early, they told us that they couldn't seat us yet. There was also a wait for the walk-ins. The decor is simple and elegant. They definitely don't have a diner feel, but they are also letting their food talk. There is a small bar area that can seat around 6 people. Their menu is split into apps, salads, noodles and curries/entrees based on the type of veggies or protein. They have a decent number of choices, including for those with dietary restrictions. We got the platha with veggie curry app, the garlic noodles, and Burmese chicken biryani. We also got the young coconut with water to share. Everything was simply amazing! We loved the platha and the veggie curry. The platha was definitely heavy and could make for a meal in itself. The layers of pastry dough were perfectly cooked and soft. The veggie curry had a homemade feel to it, lots of veggies, lots of packed flavor, not much oil or added color, which I love. The garlic noodles were fantastic too! The noodles were flat and soft but also papery at the same time, so they didn't completely melt in the mouth, but neither did you have to chew too much...just perfect! The accompanying sauce was a hot and sweet sauce with peppers, ginger and onions and became a perfect binding agent for the noodles. You can decide how much to add depending on the spice level you want. We added the whole bowl. The BBQ pork was delicious because it was in the form of tiny pieces and meshed well with the noodles. The biryani was very interesting. It was a chicken leg marinated in delicious curry with a side of rice. Together, it worked wonderfully. I definitely enjoyed the chicken and the masala curry on it. The rice by itself was decent but not the star of the dish. Please do not expect this to be a desi biryani. It is not. The rice has some dry fruits and spices, but that chicken is what makes this scrumptious. read more

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Finally! Burmese food has arrived in Sacramento, and Chef Burma exceeded my expectations. My friends and I walked in on a Saturday night and waited about five minutes for a table to become available. If you're planning to dine in, I'd highly recommend making a reservation, which you can make through Yelp! I expect that Chef Burma will become relatively busy once folks notice they're open for dine-in service. My first impression was that it smelt amazing inside. Chef Burma has an open kitchen, which gives you a glimpse into how everything is prepared. My friends and I started with a round of drinks and the platha & vegetable curry dip, and for dinner, we shared the mint chicken and Burmese pineapple fried rice with a fried egg on top. Everything was delicious; however, my personal favorite was the platha appetizer. Chef Burma has easily become one of my top places to eat in Sacramento, and I can't wait for my next visit! read more

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We had a fantastic lunch here! Excellent food, great service, and a pleasant setting. Our party of 6 shared the following: 1) Samusa soup - good 2) Tea leaf salad - pretty good 3) Lemongrass shrimp - delicious 4) Burmese dry curry chicken - great (my 7 year old daughter especially loved this) 5) Basil swai - very flavorful! My favorite dish! 6) Egg noodles - good 7) eggplant curry - very good 8) dessert platha - unique and tasty (my daughter devoured this!) Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The service could have been a bit faster. The restaurant was spacious and modern. One of the restrooms was out of toilet paper, but they were very responsive once I alerted a staff member. Overall, we had a great meal here! The food was truly outstanding! We will happily return the next time we're in the area. read more

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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We ordered a variety of different dishes and shared family style. All the dishes were all good. We ordered the mango salad, butter corn chicken, Platha and coconut chicken curry, shrimp pad Thai, and curry lamb dish. Everything was pretty good. I really like the platha. There was a little crisp to it. We liked the platha so much, that we ordered the platha dessert. That was yummy. read more

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Me and hubby had a last minute date night and walked in to a very lively and busy restaurant without a reservation on a Friday night. We were warmly greeted at the door and seated right away. Our host gave us an option of the more crowded main dining room on the left or the right side in front of the kitchen. We chose the less crowded right side and first sat at a table for 2 but moved to a bigger table, after our server took our order and said we would be more comfortable at the bigger table. Decor is pretty minimal, it's clean modern exposed industrial, with a few nice hanging lights from the ceiling, and a just a wall of bottles at the bar. It's packed with tables and since we were sitting on the side in front of the kitchen, I felt like we were a part of the service area and storage unit. Not much for ambiance, but I did appreciate that we weren't crowded like the main dining room. Our server was so friendly and personable. I really liked her vibe. In fact, I liked all of the staff that we came in contact with. Everyone was super nice, polite, and down-to-earth. We ordered the platha (imagine if naan and a croissant had a baby) with chicken curry dip, the tea leaf salad, their signature dish, pineapple fried rice, and the black pepper beef (although they brought out the sesame beef instead). The chicken curry "dip" was just a mini serving of the chicken curry entree. It was ok, but I like my curries with white rice. I thought it would be a unique "dip." The platha though, I could eat on its own and lots of it! It was buttery, flaky, and warm goodness that melted in my mouth. I liked that they mix the tea leaf salad tableside when they serve it. That was a nice meatless alternative. The pineapple fried rice was just ok, nothing that stood out. I am pretty sure that I ordered the black pepper beef and not the sesame beef, which is what they served us. I did not want to send it back and wait for them to cook the other dish, since that was our main entree. The thin pieces of beef were fried to a crisp and coated with a tangy and sweet sauce, similar to Chinese orange beef or General Tsao's beef. It was good, but I really wanted to try the black pepper beef. Thank you, Chef Burma, for bringing Burmese cuisine to Midtown! read more

I really enjoyed every single dish from this restaurant even their dessert. We did a buffet style between five people, ordered a variety of plates and shared. Which was the best, I got to taste cuisines I would normally not go for. The server was attentive and the food came out in a timely matter. The ambiance has a modern look to it but still feels cozy. read more

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Didn't even get to try the food. Waiter was too busy staring at my female friends and walked away and put their food in without taking my order. Complained and he came back...but was annoyed and didn't help with allergies. Just left, screw this place... Parking was hard but the place looked clean. Will never come back...feel completely upset and annoyed. read more

Didn't need a reservation. So many gluten free options. Entrees were large enough to share. Great food and service.

If you haven't had Burmese food before it's a must try. I always tell people it's like Thai food with some more Indian and Chinese influence, so if you enjoy any of those you'll like this place. Beef curry with potatoes: A One of my favorite dishes period, the beef and potatoes get very tender and are so satisfying to eat. The curry is slightly sweet so it's a bit different than curry in other cuisine. Tea leaf salad: A- This is the quintessential Burmese dish. It's a fresh salad with lettuce, tea leaves, peanuts, and a bunch of other ingredients. The tea leaves give it a slight bitterness but it's well balanced, and tastes quite good. Rice options are Coconut rice, jasmine rice, or brown rice. I usually go for coconut rice since I love the aroma. read more

I love Burmese food, and I was so excited when Chef Burma opened up. The first few times we had their food, we were blown away and so excited to add another great restaurant into our rotation. The tea leaf salad is definitely one of our favorite dishes. I will say that the quality of the food has gone down slightly. We've noticed the last 3-4 times we've ordered take out that the flavors just aren't there. We miss the seasoning in their entrees. Overall, we still enjoy Chef Burma, but we're a little sad that the flavors just aren't quite there anymore. read more

This is my second time having Burmese cuisine. I was in Sacramento on a trip from Lathrop and decided to stop by. Beautiful location and a very classy interior. Service was very professional and friendly. Restaurant is extremely clean with beautiful tableware and amenities plus they have an open kitchen. I ordered the Tea Leaf Salad, since that was the dish I ordered from the last Burmese restaurant I went to in Dublin. This version was more refreshing and sour. I think it's better. I can eat this salad all day. I love chickpeas! They have a huge menu that I must dig into the next time I'm here. I would totally recommend. read more

a vibrant dining spot offering rich and authentic Burmese, Asian Fusion, and Thai flavors! from fragrant tea leaf salads to savory curries and traditional noodle dishes, the menu is filled with fresh, flavorful options served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. read more

I enjoyed the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce. However, it didn't taste like any of the food I had ever had during my month-long trip to Burma, as it could have been a dish that was in just about half a dozen types of Asian restaurants. Same could be said for the Shwe Gyi Sanwin Ma Kin golden semolina cake dessert with ice cream. I don't know how to explain how Burmese cuisine tastes different, but there's a unique taste to much of the dishes in the country that seems difficult to get here. Still, I don't want to take away from the restaurant's food here. The food was delicious, everyone enjoyed their meal, and the atmosphere and service were excellent. read more

Chef Burma - Shwe Gyi Sanwin Ma Kin golden semolina cake dessert with ice cream. - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Sooo delicious ! We weren't that hungry but the minute we walked in - our sense of smell immediately triggered the need to order everything lol! Ate everything on our plate! Great outdoor seating and elegant indoor. Super friendly and attentive staff. Full bar was a nice bonus ! Definitely recommend it read more

Chef Burma - Combination fried rice and dry vegetable curry - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I'm glad this place opened up in Sac, as I've been wanting to try the Burmese restaurant at Davis for a while. I don't think anything can beat my mom's homemade cooking, but this definitely satisfies the homemade Burmese food craving. I've only ordered DoorDash and haven't been to the restaurant in person. The beef curry was tender and I had it with coconut rice. I've also tried nan gyi thoke which is somewhat of a "dry" version of the coconut noodle soup. They packaged the ingredients separately for you to mix at home so the noodles don't get soggy. One issue I have noticed is that spice levels don't seem to be accurate; for most of the dishes I've ordered medium spice but was not able to taste the spice at all. Nonetheless I've ordered from this restaurant more than I want to admit and hope to order more! read more

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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

Ordered take out from here and it was really tasty! Beef curry with potatoes was very flavorful and meat was really tender and juicy! Definitely will order again. read more

Service was fine. Ambiance was awful where we sat. They sat us in the back by the food pick up area. The rest of the restaurant looked lovely. Our area was cluttered . Food was mediocre. Tasteless curry and the chicken in them was stringy read more

Really tasty!! My only complaints would be that the food wasn't very warm and the broccoli was completely cold. But the flavor of the chicken, rice, and salad (not pictured) was so good!!! The bartender waited on us since there was no other seating and he was helpful and cool. I'd like to get something new to try next time! I'll be back. read more

Chef Burma - Mango chicken and coconut rice - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Everything was really good! Mohinga Soup - Tasty, though I didn't taste the fish much. Basil Chili Lamb - Very good, tender, and flavorful. Mango Chicken - My favorite item; excellent flavor. Eggplant with Garlic - A nice supplement to the meat dishes. Would definitely recommend! read more

Chef Burma - Mohinga Basil chili lamb Mango chicken Eggplant with garlic - Burmese Near Me - Sacramento, California

So delicious every time! The service is good and the consistency has been great. This is a spot you'd be ashamed to never try! You must.