Burma Superstar is always ridiculously crowded so I come here whenever I'm craving burmese food and want it immediately! I've been here many times, and definitely think its comparable to Burma. I highly suggest sitting in the back room where there are servers at every corner ready to refill your order and attend to your needs. I've heard that the servers are all from Burma and they are so warm and friendly! The Samusas are crispy and flakey on the outside with the perfect blend of fluffy, soft potato spice inside. I ADORE the coconut noodle soup and its my go to dish everytime I'm here! The savory sweetness from the soup is perfect for a rainy cold day and the chicken is buttery and soft. I also always order the coconut rice to go with the soup which can be too much for most people but I loveeee coconuts and would order a coconut drink and dessert if I could haha. The noodles on the other hand did not impress me. Many of them are served cold and they just didn't appeal to me. Definitely worth checking out if you don't have the patience to wait for Burma! read more

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Adventures calls for trying new food and this is the spot my husband and I chose for dinner tonight. Honestly, neither of us ever tried Burmese food and we are glad we did! The ambience is very welcoming with lots of warm tones and there's a lot of tables and booths which are great for groups. There are parking with meters right in front of the restaurant but since we came in on a Sunday, it was free parking. We walked in 30 minutes before dinner rush hour and our server remained attentive to our table which was nice. We ordered the Pumpkin Salmon Stew which was amazing! We never knew that pumpkin and salmon went so well together and the spices used was well combined. We also ordered the Rangoon Lemongrass Chicken which was just okay. The chicken was very tender but the flavor was just alright. All entrees do not come with rice so that's extra. They do have a selection of different kind of rice you can choose from such as jasmine, coconut, brown and something I forgot. Overall, Royal Rangoon is definitely a great place to try out Burmese food if you haven't. read more

Royal Rangoon - Pumpkin Salmon Stew - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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What an amazing mom and pop establishment. Came in on a windy rainy day for lunch and was greeted with a warm smile from whom I presume to be the owner briefly helping me to forget my wet socks. Ordered a tea leaf salad and the Burmese pad Thai with mango lassi. I quickly realized individual dishes are meant to be shared as portions are large. The tea leaf salad was authentic and flavorful. The pad Thai was the best I've had in recent memory with fresh vegetables and plump shrimp. I am weary about ordering pad thai as the flavoring can be too sweet or not strong enough but this was executed perfectly. Taking into consideration the wonderful service I will be frequenting again. Tea Leaf Salad : 5/5 Burmese pad Thai: 5/5 Mango Lassi: 4/5 (the kind owner volunteered a to-go cup as I mentioned how much my son would love it). read more

This was another excursion into Burmese cuisine. I think this compares to Burma Superstar. My beau and I went to RSS on a Saturday afternoon around lunch time. The place was not busy. The service was excellent and the food was good. I think the food is very similar to Burma Superstar. I don't know if I could tell a difference. The coconut rice was not as good, and the dishes weren't very spicy. The minced pork with garlic and mint was so salty it was almost inedible. The tea leaf salad was very good. It was mixed very well and it was a bigger portion than Burma Superstar. I would gladly come back here. It's not my favorite Burmese place but I like that there isn't a huge line. read more

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It's very important to support local business during these times and this is just one of those places that you must to add to your weekly take out. I quickly stopped by last night and briefly met the owner is very sweet in addition to the friendly staff. I very much enjoyed this delicious salad that packs a CRUNCH. It makes eating your greens much more worth it, as it is rich in simple flavors that offer a textural explosion in your mouth! Will definitely want to come back and try other dishes in the near future. read more

Royal Rangoon - Tea Leaf Salad on the go! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ever since I heard that Rangoon Super Stars was just like Burma Superstar but without the long wait, I had to try it. We went on a Tuesday night and got seated right away. The restaurant looks small at first but it is actually quite big as there is more seating behind the wall. For the appetizers we ordered the samosas, northern fried tofu and tea leaf salad. All of it was delicious and tasted very similar to Burma Superstar. For our entrees we ordered Rangoon Super Stars noodles which surprised me as I thought it was going to be a hot dish but it was served cold; but, it was still very tasty and I loved the fried garlic and onions in it. We also ordered the veggie kebat and it was very flavorful. The service was super fast. There was only one awkward moment where one expediter brought us the wrong dish and I wasn't sure if that was what we ordered and he said, "do you want it or not?" After confirming what the dish was called we eventually worked it out and got the correct one. Super delicious food, fast service, clean bathrooms, nice ambiance - I'm definitely coming back! read more

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The service is great but honestly it lacked flavor compared to other too Burmese restaurants in the Bay. The tea leaf salad was just ok. The garlic noodles were made with fettuccine which threw me off a bit, and wish they were more garlicky. I really enjoyed the samosas!! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if I had to I would return only because the owner is so nice in hopes for more flavor. read more

The Burmese food in the East Bay is all amazing, and Royal Rangoon is our favorite of the bunch. This is probably our favorite place to eat and take people when they visit - the palata appetizer is incredible, we love the walnut shrimp, tea leaf salad, and lamb dishes, and the coconut rice makes every dish so much better. They are still open for takeout right now - highly recommend ordering their delicious food and supporting the extremely nice staff who work there read more

Friendly people, delicious food! We ordered six items for takeout and they were ready in 20 minutes. The tea leaf salad and rainbow salad were extra spectacular. Super fresh and flavorful. Really nice, peaceful, happy vibes inside while waiting to pick up. I'm grateful these people are nearby and in business. This will be a regular take-out spot for us, and we are picky when it comes to take-out as we don't do it often. Thank you, Royal Rangoon!! read more

Yum! I came here with a pretty big party on a Friday around 6pm! They hold reservations for about 15 minutes (which we almost missed) so make sure of that! When we came in, it was pretty empty for dinner time on Friday but the place has a really trendy, clean feel to it! FOOD: As appetizers, we ordered the tea leaf salad, chicken lettuce wraps and the calamari. They also gave out shrimp chips which were so yummy! *Tea Leaf Salad- Amazing! I haven't had a bad experience with this particular dish at any Burmese place, but this one was really good! It was a pretty small dish however, but really fresh and great! The salad comes portioned off and the server will mix it at the table which is always fun to watch! Calamari- Meh, I wouldn't recommend it. It wasn't very crunchy and was a little too bland for my taste. Chicken Lettuce Wrap- pretty good! It was sweet and spicy with lots of nuts! The sauce that goes on top is really good too- kind of like a sweet hoisin sauce. Entree- I ordered the Burmese garlic noodles with roast duck. It's a good size for one person. The noodles are very buttery and soft, the duck is also very tender! The noodles are topped with green onions and some cucumbers. Overall, it was a pretty bland dish, not anything special, probably why I gave them only 4 stars. My friends got other spicy lamb and beef dishes which were really good when I tried them- I'd highly recommend trying their spicy dishes over rice! SERVICE: No complaints at all! They were unbelievably quick and knew the menu very well! After the appetizers are served, the servers take the smaller plates. The drinks came out quick, as did the food! If you're doing family style, there's large plates for the meals! They refilled our water quick and were super sweet! EXPERIENCE: I really liked the place itself- it was big and spacious and not too loud! I think I would probably order something else next time but I definitely recommend this place if Burma Superstar is too full! It's relatively close to Berkeley campus too, so it's bus-able if you don't have access to a car! Would definitely recommend to a friend! :] read more

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RSS was my favorite meal of a weekend trip into the bay so far We had: -Rainbow Salad -Pumpkin Stew -Walnut Shrimp -Coconut Rice -Nan Gyi Dok -Fiery Tofu A fine meal indeed, though Burmese food always seems to be.....the hipster cousin of upscale Chinese food? Anywho Rangoon Super Stars does a fine rendition of the cuisine in a way the gives Burma Super Star in SF a good run for the money. In my humble opinion the more dishes you order with the names that you can not pronounce the better your Burmese food experience is going to be. This place delivers in all the ways PF Changs does not. (Take that Pei-Wei Lovers) read more

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We ate there this past weekend and have been there many times in the past. I'm so glad they made it through the pandemic. The food has always been supper good, very distinctive flavors, and service... they really touch base throughout the meal to make sure we're happy. In a town with a lot of ethnic spots, Rangoon is really special. Order the coconut rice with everything and the tea leaf salad, mango tofu, sesame chicken... read more

Fantastic Burmese food that omnis and vegans can all enjoy! Just request the vegan version of that famous tea leaf salad. (Several other dishes can also be made/already are vegan). The samosas are amazing as are the spicy string beans. And did I mention the super friendly staff? The folks here are sweet as can be. As of early March 2022 there's no dine in yet, but the food translates to take out well. It ain't cheap, but every once in awhile we gotta treat ourselves to some healthy, beautifully prepared Burmese deliciousness at Royal Rangoon. Good enough to be dreaming about it until the next time we indulge... read more

First time having Burmese food and it was pretty good. This place is located on the Berkeley side of Oakland in an area that has lots of restaurants. It wasn't too difficult to find parking which was a plus. The restaurant seems small when you first step inside because there's only a few tables in the front, but there's a back room as well with plenty of tables. We called first which was good because there was a wait. It's pretty disorganized how they do the seating. They have a list that you put your name on and the number of people in your party but they don't go in order. One party that had been waiting for awhile got skipped twice, and they were only 3 people. Service was ok. They took our order right way which was great and our food came out fast which was a plus, but we didn't see our waiter a lot. I think there was only two waiters for the whole night plus the hostess. One thing I liked is that they asked if anyone has food allergies. It was helpful for my friend who's gluten free. I ordered the chicken ragoon with a side of jasmine rice. The dish was cool and filling, and it had flavor/the right amount of seasoning. One of my friends ordered the duck and she said it was a bit on the salty side but still good. My other friend ordered a coconut based soup that came with noodles and chicken. I tried a little bit of it and it lacked flavor. She put pepper flakes in but that didn't help. Overall it was an ok experience. As much as I would recommend the chicken ragoon, I wasn't in love with it. It was good but not great. Also the service could have been better read more

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Yummy Burmese food. Lunch combos good value. If you really want it hot ask for extra spicy. Service very friendly. No problem parking nearby on street read more

Delicious food! It doesn't look like much from the street, but once you go in, and look at the menu, you will be surprised. I loved the appetizer that was like flatbread with a curry chicken to dip it in. The curry chicken dish as a main course was also soooo good!! I loved everything we ordered. read more

The food was delicious, the service was delightful, and the ambiance was tranquil and beautiful.The proprietor is gracious, welcoming and attentive. I especially liked the unique house made yellow tofu, delicate tea salad and tender samosa. I went with friends twice recently. Once for the happy hour and once for lunch. Both were great experiences. I can't wait to go again. read more

Thank you so much Papa John pizza! (From my earlier review https://www.yelp.com/biz/dagon-honolulu-2?hrid=3bMFzUWbTtmDBhB-6lwVBg&utm_source=ishare&utm_content=review&utm_medium=flsr We first were introduced to Burmese food in Hawaii. Having gone to a few Bay Area places trying to recreate the perfect meal the perfect experience... the first time we ever had tea leave salad perfection; we have been underwhelmed and greatly disappointed with Bay Area options. In August we returned to Hawaii and went back to Dagon and it was not a fluke my friends. Just as memorable and perfect as the first time! So other than picking up Tea leave salads to go from Cafe Karla in Bizerkely (wholesale establishment that supplies food trucks and markets like Whole Foods and Bizerkely Bowl) which are awesome by the way, I was starting to give up hope! I forgot I book marked this place and seeing two of my best, trusted fellow Yelpmeisters reviews (and you both know who you are) we gave it a try. It doesn't matter what I ate. Like Dagon, it was a dream. It was an experience... it was a happening... it was all that and a bag of Roti! Please don't wake me up! While I love to go to Hawaii. I no longer have to go for blow your mind Burmese. I found Nirvana here on Telegraph. And if it's a sign of good Karma... I parked the whip right in front. I am blessed and i am full...my palette is alive and dancing, my belly is not growling longing for healthy nourishment. You want specifics...Read some other reviews I'm having a spiritual moment over here...just trying to compose my self long enough to post this. To recap ala "check please Bay Area" if you want to be transported to another culture through exotic combination of flavors textures all with great white linen service... this is soul food that with nourish your belly palette and spirit without offending your wallet. kyaayyjuutainpartaal!!! read more

Amazing service, good food and typically not very full. The tea leaf salad is what you always need to get when coming here.

Do not recommend. I ordered food to go last night And requested very little garlic. They ignored my request. Also the white rice a a long black hair in it. Gross. read more

Stopped here for dinner on our way back from Napa. Having never had Burmese cuisine before, we were excited to give it a go. The server started by asking us if we had any food allergies, which I found quite considerate. The tea leaf salad is a must try, as shown by the many many yelper pictures on it! The fermented tea leaves mixed with all the other fresh veges makes a very delightful and tasty salad. We also got the fiery wok lamb, it was flavorful with the basil, lamb, green beans and peppers. I did find it rather greasy though and I could see the oil at the bottom of the dish. I would probably ask for less salt and oil next time. I love spicy so to me this dish really wasn't "fiery", bit tasty nonetheless. The Burmese iced milk tea was very good, sweet and flavorful. The specialty drinks looked interesting too. Overall a great place to try for sure! read more

Royal Rangoon - Fiery wok lamb - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

We went to Rangoon Superstars for a birthday dinner tonight, and we really enjoyed the meal. The setting is very nice, good lighting, spacious booths and table seating arrangements. As appetizers we ordered chicken coconut curry with pancakes, samosas, and salt & pepper calamari. We really enjoyed all three, the accompanying sauces were very good. We were a party of 6, and everyone really enjoyed the appetizers. For mains we ordered mango shrimp, bambo shoot chicken, fiery lamb tofu, eggplant entree, rainbow salad, and coconut rice. We really liked sharing all this great food, and they accommodated my friend's spice level requests on some dishes. The food was wonderful, and the service was great up until all the entrees were out. After the entrees were out, they didn't come around much, and took a while to bring the check. I would rate the food 4.5 (1st experience with Burmese food) and service 3.5. read more

Royal Rangoon - A bed of coconut rice w eggplant, mango shrimp, fiery lamb tofu, rainbow salad, and bamboo shoot chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here on a Monday night with a friend. It was fairly quiet, although there were a few other groups of people dining here. We both got a glass of wine and the mango chicken. Note: you have to order rice on the side - it doesn't automatically come with rice. I just got jasmine rice, but they also have coconut rice which sounds good too! The mango chicken was delicious. Service was pretty quick and they were very responsive. The atmosphere is a little bland but if all you care about is the food, then I'd say it's worth it. It's also not too expensive. Dinner was about $35, including my glass of wine and the tip, but I had enough leftovers for a second meal, so I'd call that pretty cost effective. read more

Best Burmese restaurants I've been to. Really good food and people there are super friendly and smiling all the times. I will definitely recommend this to friends. The tea leaf salad and mango chicken is my favorite. read more

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EVERYONE need to know this Amazing experience with this place . Food quality is always the same that little touch that makes the food Big and Flavorful. We always get this Pork with Crispy garlic and BEEF curry and always tastes the same. I believe Whoever is cooking there has A passion for what they do. I highly Recommend this If you're visiting East bay. CALIFORNIA . read more

Oh man try this place out. I went there with my vegan friends and so we ordered all vegan and I was so floored by how great all of the meal was. We had the fried sesame tofu and it was AMAZING. I've never ordered tofu before and I am now a fan holy dang. The tea leaf salad was really good as well. The interior was very well decorated and spacious and the staff were all super friendly. They were able to recommend a wine that we all enjoyed - yay! read more

We enjoyed a delicious dinner of authentic Burmese dishes like tea leaf salad which tastes the way it is meant to. Many restaurants miss the correct flavor and exotic taste, but not this place. The Mohingga tasted the way our Burmese friends would have prepared it. Both the Burmese pork curry and shrimp chim baw dish were similarly exquisite. The Burmese milk tea had a hot or cold choice - simply reminiscent of authentic drinks. The mango lassi tasted just richly delicious in flavor. We tried the fried coconut pudding with mango ice cream, but it was not particularly exciting for me. All in all, a sumptuous meal in a very pleasant ambience. The level of noise was noticeably low so we could converse normally. The owners (Lin) run the place themselves and are happy to meet new clients. We will surely find another occasion to sample their food again. We had to find street parking but did not have any trouble on a Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm. Easy access from route 24 onto Telegraph Ave. read more

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The best AUTHENTIC Burmese food in Berkeley! As a Burmese person myself trust me when I say Burma Superstar does not compare. It is all genuinely so tasty and reminds me of home. I didn't take pictures of everything we got but we ordered Northern Fried Tofu, Tea Leaf Salad, Pork Curry, Salmon Crisp, Rangoon Chicken Curry, Nan Gyi Dok, Burmese Pad Thai Tofu, and the Dessert Palata with housemade coconut ice cream. EVERYTHING was great- I'm not exaggerating at all! They are currently closed for dine-in but their takeout is still the same top-tier quality, please please go show your love to them!! I can't wait to come back to Berkeley to eat here again read more

Royal Rangoon - Tea Leaf Salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Waiter was really attentive and food was brought out quickly. I ordered the samosa from the happy hour menu and the Rangoon rainbow salad. The salad was really fresh and flavorful! It filled me up without being heavy. I liked how it had a large variety of noodles. The samosa was huge and came with sauce on the side! The outside was crispy and the inside was very soft. Their happy menu is a steal! read more

Royal Rangoon - Samosa - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Food was AMAZING! And the service was great as well! We got the sesame tofu and the coconut soup with chicken, and they were both great! Looking forward to coming here again. read more

Great Burmese, without the wait! We love the dry braised string beans and sesame tofu. Their tea leaf salad is also excellent. Friendly, affordable, quick. read more

Best and Most Authentic Burmese Food this side of the World!! Family Owned and Excellent Service and Ambiance! I Have been Going there Since they Opened. Even though Two Burmese Restaurants Opened in My Town of Walnut Creek, I still Always head to the the Best of Burmese Food Outside of Burma at the Royal Rangoon!!! Highly Recommended!! read more

The service at Royal Rangoon Is friendly the moment you walk in. The ambience is authentic, traditional, Burmese. The lunch specials are a great value here! We highly enjoyed our lemongrass chicken and the Mint, jalapeño chicken dishes. Both dishes were unique, flavorful dishes in a sauce. The chicken was soft and tender. We also had a side of coconut & basmati rice to go with our dishes. The lunch also came with a small vegetable soup and a small ginger salad. Simple & good. We also ordered the Burmese tea leaf salad on the side. It was delicious! Loads of unique flavors, crunchy toppings & hints of lemon are in this salad. With our meal we shared a big refreshing Miramar beer in a cold glass. Which we highly enjoyed. If you're in the area this would be a great place for an authentic Burmese lunch. I can't wait to try it for dinner soon. read more

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2/12/17: Burmese cuisine seems to be all the rage around here. All the ones I've been to have been very busy, and this one was no exception. Unfortunately I found this one to have mostly average food, perhaps at higher prices than deserved. I'll just cut to the chase--there's only one dish worthy of mention here, their Tea Leaf Salad for $12. As you probably know, this is the must-get dish at every Burmese restaurant. So, I've had a dozen of these at other places, and this one is by far the best! It's killer. The tea they use is the most flavorful fermented tea I've ever had the pleasure to taste. And they don't skimp on that stuff either! Mixed with all the other nuts and greens, and wow... The Best Tea Leaf Salad money can buy, bar none. Unfortunately, even that Tea Leaf Salad is not enough to warrant a higher star rating, as I feel most of the other dishes are subpar compared to what I've tried. For instance their Mohk Hingar for $12 is absolutely horrible. Totally mushy and bland--I just couldn't finish it. They said on the menu, "This is a famous dish from Burma...," but alas they butchered it I guess. To top it all off, the service is horrible here. Typically these popular Burmese places have at least excellent service--well, that's not the case here. They are really slow, and they also messed up an order. My gf had ordered her Pad Thai extra hot, and instead they brought it to her with zero heat, the polar opposite. We told the waiter that and his response was, well, I can bring you hot sauce and you can mix it in. Okay... so, we waited 10min and still no hot sauce. All the while she couldn't touch her food, starving. I say skip this place. Or I guess order their Tea Leaf Salad to-go, and get outta there. 2/5 #burmese #berkeley read more

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Tea leaf salad is the best. I have been to this restaurant a few times, their tea leaf salad is still a classic, shrimp dishes are good too, as well as the lemongrass pork. read more

It really bums me to give four stars, because I want to give 5 - but nothing stood out enough to do that. I've personally never had Bernese food but it was delicious. Not outstanding, nor memorable, but edible. Ordered paletas and samosas as appetizers and neither had some stand-out flavor. I'm used to tamarind and Indian spices, but then again it isn't an Indian restaurant. As entrees we had pad thai and lemongrass chicken. I will give a major thumbs up to the cooking staff because I loved their tofu and how it was prepared for the pad thai. I usually avoid tofu and get it without it, but was impressed with how delicious it was and how it didn't taste rubbery. Finally, for dessert, we tried the fried bananas. Again, good but not amazing - everything was as minimally flavored as possible. Maybe some cinnamon or nutmeg with the banana would've added a kick. Great, quick service and a long menu! May be back for that pad thai again :) read more

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We have been going to this restaurant since it opened because they generally have good food, plus the noise level is a little better than Burma Superstar. However, the host and wait staff is exceptionally rigid. In a restaurant where they had 7 booths empty, they would not let my friend and I sit in a booth because we were just 2 people. It was a Thursday evening, not a busy time, but because it is their rule to seat 3 or more in the booth, they would not accommodate us. The owner/manager came and stood next to us with a stubborn look on his face and we felt like we just had to leave. Honestly We were made to feel very uncomfortable. Customer service was not a priority - only their rules. We left the place and are never going to go and eat there again. In a city full of amazing food, one does not need to be made to feel unwelcome. read more

I drive out from San Francisco just for the garlic noodles. Super friendly management and makes food quickly. Quality and portion sizes seem to have gone up from pre-covid. read more

If you are supporting local business and loving Burmese food, this is where needs your strong community support now. Royal Rangoon offers the most authentic and amazing food. It is one of the best Burmese restaurants I've had in the Bay Area! The own is very friendly and responsive to requests, making it a safe and enjoyable takeout experience. The tea leave salad was flavorful. A variety of everything, topped with tea leave, cabbage, beans, tomato, and jalapeno. This dish is the best even for snacking while binging Netflix. The vegetarian coconut noodle soup was with beans, coconut milk, and onion. It wasn't like most vegetarian soups, which are usually bland. I would put this restaurant in my top three around town. Try it and they will prove you that you would eat there again! read more

Fresh coconut drink OK. It had a lot of liquid but the meat was tough. Young coconut has sweeter water. In young coconuts, the meat is translucent and tender. Also, in younger coconuts, you don't have to fight to get the meat out of the shell. Crispy chicken was good. Reminded me of sweet and sour chicken but with more garlic in the sauce and a bit more heat. The nan gyi dok noodles could have been better. Flavor was good. I would have liked a firmer noodle, a little closer to al dente. Wish we had ordered the tea leaf salad instead. The pork and pumpkin stew was yummy. The pumpkin was cut into huge chunks and would have been easier to eat if they were bite-sized pieces. The meat was fork tender. It wasn't spicy but it was "rib-sticking" good, a comfort on a cold, rainy night. The coconut rice had only a hint of fragrant coconut, perfect so as not to compete with the main entrees. The eggplant had a similar sauce as the crispy chicken, garlicky but no heat. I didn't care for the black sticky rice. Too cold and chewy. The palata was like roti served with fresh bananas and strawberries. The last dessert was the fried bananas. We chose to make all 3 desserts a la mode. We tried strawberry, mango and coconut. Didn't care for any of the ice cream. They had a strange aftertaste. Also lots of ice crystals. It was quiet when we arrived on time for our 5pm reservation. However, they were apologetically rushing us out the door by the end of our meal. We couldn't linger over our desserts. We weren't offered hot water refills for our tea. Apparently, there was a mix-up. A party of 6 arrived for their reservation 1 hour earlier. Plus, 2 extra people joined their group unexpectedly. The restaurant wanted our table to add more space for the suddenly larger group. read more

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