Shwe Taung Rice Bowl and Burmese Restaurant was a very pleasant surprise. Neither my wife nor I had ever eaten Burmese food, so we didn't know what to expect. The restraint is small and hidden in a tiny strip mall. There is a small parking lot, but ample street parking. Shwe Taung's menu is extensive and full of exotic and enticing dishes. We ordered Coconut Chicken Khao Soi, Shan Noodles, and Mixed Tempura Fries. Each dish was wonderful. They all had unique mixtures of spices -- flavorful but not too hot. Both noodle dishes were unlike anything we've ever encountered, and it will be difficult not to order the same things when we return. Still, the menu contains many other tempting choices. The service was friendly and professional. Our waiter was extremely helpful to two Burmese food neophytes. We will certainly return in the near future. In the meantime, do yourself a favor and try Shwe Taung. read more

Nan gyi noodle salad is great. Tea salad is great. Sushi is okay. Lots of food varieties to try. Coconut noodle is great. It's like laska noodle. Beef curry is great. The only thing that bothers me is the thumping noise from upstairs, the upstairs is dance class. Service is great. read more

I had a great experience at Shwe Taung! I've driven past it multiple times and have always been curious to try...I got the flaky catfish curry which comes with rice and soup and several pieces of refreshing cucumber as well as a side of chili sauce/paste. I also ordered a single piece of paratha. And they were really kind to let me sample a different fish dish, it is pressure cooked if I'm recalling correctly. The catfish curry was yummy. Flavorful and very filling. The portion was quite generous, it will last me 2 meals total. I really liked the paratha. It was flaky and yummy. The sample of fish had a delicious sauce. I would highly recommend checking this place out for yourself! I love supporting small family owned businesses, which this is. Service was really wonderful! Pro-tip: try and bring cash as there is a 3% surcharge on non-cash payments. read more

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Homey food. Wish more people could try the food here since we were practically the only people eating there on a Sunday. The royal tea leaf salad was crunchy and had the right balance. The portion size for this was abysmal compared to past customer photos. My friend also told the server of her vegan dietary restriction and was recommended this salad. However when it first arrived, it was topped with a pile of dried shredded fish. We sent it back and I'm pretty sure they just scooped it out. While waiting for our meal, I could hear the chef cooking...Chef Microwave thanks to the distinctive beeps we were hearing. I'm not sure how long ago the food was made since the restaurant wasn't busy. Nonetheless, the beef biryani was tasty and had great flavor. read more

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Our first time back after it changed owners and name. This was on our radar for a bit and the day came when we wanted to try something different. On a weekday lunchtime, they weren't busy at all. It was easy to snag parking at the small lot in front. There are some outdoor seats for warmer weather and the tables inside are for 4. My first choice was the Coconut Khao Soi, which is their Burmese version of a Thai Curry Noodle, but unfortunately they started making it late that day and I would've had to wait an hour. So we went tooth the Tea Leaf Rice that's served with a couple of deep fried wings, plus Fish Cake Curry. The tea leaf rice was very mild. I expected it to be packed with flavor like their tea leaf salad. The wings tasted like they were refried because the meat was a bit tough. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be in Burmese cuisine but took me off guard. The fish curry was the opposite with very bold and spicy flavors. The sauce and the chopped onions were great poured Uber rice. The staff was at a bare minimum with one gal working the front and another that occasionally appeared to bring food out, but the service was great. Very pleasant friendly gal that helped us. It appeared they were still working on the interior as I noticed tools lying around. The TV played Burmese music videos, which gave it that extra bit of exotic vibe. There are still some items I want to try on their menu, and will be back. Too bad some of their specials posted outside weren't translated to English because we can be adventurous and ordered those. I recommend Shwe Taung for something different than the ubiquitous foods that's found all over the SGV. Great service, easy parking and no wait. read more

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This is a Burmese place that opened not long ago! It's under new management and does not have Japanese food anymore (they did before). I was able to share a bunch of dishes amongst ten adults. Here is what we ordered (to the best of my memory): -mutton biryani $17.99 - so good!! Get this!! -khao soi tote $11.99 - This was very good. We may have gotten two orders of this. -royal tea leaf salad $13.99 - This was my personal favorite. I absolutely love all the flavors and textures. I would get this again and again. -fish cake salad $12.99 - This was popular in the group, but I enjoyed the tea leaf salad more. -fried tofu - eh, I could skip this. -noodle with pork (I don't know the name, but the meat balls were tasty) The server dude was real kind. We were the only group at the time, so he gave us a lot of attention. He spoke Burmese with one of the members in our group. He gave us free ice cream and let us pick the flavors! read more

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Staff is nice They have a good selection of dishes. We enjoyed the briyani and noodles Sushi is honestly surprising to find at a Burmese restaurant but we tried the blood orange roll and it was good We would try it again read more

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New owner and new menu it seems. Clean tidy, well maintained place with indoors and outdoors tables. Located southwest corner of Santa Anita and St. Joseph St. Food description - see pic They should have a big sign on Santa Anita side read more

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I had my very first visit at Shwe Taung last weekend on April 6th. Going into the restaurant, I loved the family ran vibe it gave off--immediately leading me to think that the food was going to be amazing. The server greeted us as soon as we walked through the door. He gave us great recommendations for drinks and for food and even let us in on a little secret that the beef was just made. So of course we decided to take his recommendation. We got the Beef Fried Rice which came with a little cup of soup. Flavors exploded in my mouth with each bite. Such tender beef with a kick of spice. Definitely a 10/10. Coming to Shwe Taung was a great idea. read more

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The menu seemed eclectic with dishes from several Asian cultures-- many Japanese dishes, Indian prata & curry, and even Burmese mohinga soup. The boss said that the menu is comprised of dishes that they eat at home. I had the sashimi salad ($15). It wasn't huge but a good size with a minty dressing (on the side) and three types of sashimi. Quite tasty. Steady flow of customers eating in and taking out. About 6-7 tables for 4 pax each. Simply decorated, but something seemed to be missing. There was a sign at the entrance that the store would be under new management as of March 1, 2024. So there may be changes in the works. read more

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Visited on 04/06/2025 Overall Experience: Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 TLDR: Great service, great food Breakdown: Ordered the Beef biryani as recommended by our server because it was a fresh batch that was just made. The beef was very tender and there was a great balance of flavors. The dark red side on the plate was a little too spicy for my taste but tasted great nonetheless. Soup was a great compliment to the biryani. The server answered all our inquiries about the dishes on the menu as it was our first time having Burmese cuisine. His recommendation was on point as well. The interior is spacious and very clean. Will definitely visit again. Hopefully they have Kulfi in stock when I do visit again. read more

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Great service Great Food Definitely will visit again.. One of the best Royal Tea leaf salad and Mohinga read more

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Soooo sooo legit burmese food. I haven't had burmese food since Bay Area's Burma super star but wow this place never disappoints. The take out portion is a little small but the flavor and freshness is so on point. I'm a cook so i can imagine the time it takes to make flavors so rich yet not overbearingly sweet like Thai for can be. If you are Asian and never try Burmese food this is your sign. read more

Really fantastic new family owned spot - excellent service, lovely owners, great vibes, fresh sushi and sashimi, and unique Burmese dishes to try!! We had a great first experience. We had a quiet late lunch - ordered a few things off their rotating specials menu - the Baked Salmon Roll and the Paratha. We also got a Salmon Sashimi Bowl and their unique Mohinga to share. Everything was fresh and homemade and delicious! The Baked Salmon roll has crab, avocado, and cream cheese in with baked salmon and sauces out and it was fabulous! The Paratha was my fave dish we tried - it's an Indian flatbread that comes with a potato curry and it's SO flavorful and smooth - I loved the flavor combo and especially loved the texture of the flatbread. I'll definitely be back for more of this! The Salmon Sashimi Bowl comes with rice, sliced avocado and a salad with nice ginger type dressing. Everything is so fresh and good quality! Their signature dish is a Burmese Mohinga which is a type of fish soup with catfish, egg, vermicelli noodle and topped with a fish cake. It was my first time trying this dish and the owner did warn me that it's got a strong fish sauce in it - and it does but it's good. The texture is nice as well - I definitely think it's an acquired taste but it's good if you like a moderate fish sauce type flavor and the catfish was good too. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. Their patio seating is super nice and shaded. There are a small number of parking spaces out front and lots of street parking around as well. Great location right in Arcadia off a Main Street. We had a nice chat with the owners who just moved here from Burma - super nice family!! We loved meeting them and had a great first visit! No doubt we'll be back! read more

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I come again today because yesterday's Mohninga was sooo good . Today I ordered garlic noodles with spare ribs, it would be perfect if the noodles are more garlicky. The spare ribs are heavenly with soft bones. Can't wait to try more dishes , the special curry next! read more

Burmese soup super fragrant and delicious Unique menu your typical wonderful whole in the wall restaurant owned by family not big box chain restyling is nice. Great lunch spot. read more

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Rating: 3.5 stars Quaint family owned restaurant, newly opened Both outdoor and indoor seating available They have bowls, wraps, sushi, and other quick meal options We got the spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls. The spicy tuna was bland. The salmon sushi and tofu bowls were pretty good. I felt very full after the meal. They have their own parking space for a few spots. Cons: food takes a long time to be prepared (understandable since it's a small family owned joint) and no AC when we went Overall worth a try read more

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Always love their sashimi salad! Their sashimi pieces are pretty big slices and everytime, it was always fresh. Salad comes with avocado on top of a bed of greens. Their salad dressing is light which is another thing great about the salad. It's a delicious and healthy option. I've also gotten their mohinga and samosas and both are very unique and flavorful. Their samosa seems to only be available on weekends I believe. It's crispy and super flavorful with the potatos and curry inside. The mohinga is a really unique dish to me. Lots of different flavors and ingredients make it fun to eat. The mohinga is on the smaller portion size but perfect to order an appetizer with! Their chili oil is pretty spicy but love it. They are a causal restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating! read more

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This place is very cute and family owned! Lots of seating, great for groups! I got the California rolls ($6.50 per) and sashimi salad ($15), both were made on the spot and super fresh!! I love how they cut the sashimi and the fresh and refreshing salad!! The staff is super friendly and I liked their recommendations! In general, their food is pretty affordable especially for the high quality! I will be back! while the parking lot is small, there's lots of street parking and a larger parking lot behind the climbing gym! read more

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The fried rice is super bomb. Amazing portion for the price! The nigiris were also great if you were thinking of getting any

Everything came out so good! Fresh fish and the owner was super nice and helpful with choosing our rolls. Definitely will be coming back here for affordable 5 star sushi ;) Great service read more

Shwe Taung Restaurant - Everything tasted amazing!!! The owner was super nice as well, good service, definitely coming back. The fish was fresh :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

A hidden gem if you love south east asian food. Great place for authentic Burmese food. The tofu salad is amazing and the mohinga noodle was delicious as well. read more

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Very happy to see another Burmese restaurant in our community! This is a hidden gem but my review is only applicable to the Burmese food. My friend and I stopped by so she could try the traditional foods for the first time and she was not disappointed. We had the royal tea leaf salad, coconut noodle soup, mohinga, beef with paratha, and falooda dessert. Service was quick and staff were attentive. Although there's limited parking in the lot, we were able to find street parking. Ambiance is a lot quieter since it was a smaller restaurant but it was nice. If you're thinking of trying Burmese food for the first time, this is a great place to give it a go! read more

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I wish more people would eat there ! the beef dumplings and the Shan noodles were soooo good! I highly recommend it.

Super yummy and great variety! Clean dining area and homey vibe. Worth checking out if you're visiting Arcadia! read more

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A spot with a unique mix of Japanese and Burmese food! Shwe Taung has been open for about 1 month or so and located about 2 blocks south of the 210 freeway. FOOD: Tea Leaf Salad- a very flavorful dish filled with savory and tang taste. The taste helps cut some of the stronger flavors or compliment some of the not super flavorful dishes. Coconut Chicken Khao Soi with noodles- the curry is on the light side and tasted diluted. Typically, this Khao soi is thicker and more fragrant. The chicken was a bit sparse too and could use bigger pieces to give texture. Mutton Briyani- tendor mutton meat and good flavor served with rice. The dish also includes 3 side dishes and a soup. PRICE: The price is fair for the specialty cuisine and serving size. AMBIANCE: Open and orderly table with all the utensils organized in a box with cover to keep clean. PARKING: Small lot out front and street parking. Around dinner time on a Friday, we were able to find a parking spot quickly. SERVICE: Friendly and great service. Loved that they were open to feedback on their food and checked in with our table several times. Overall had a good experience, I'd recommend some adjustments to the Khao Soi. The curry base can make the world of difference for that dish. We'll give it a bit more time and be back to try more dishes. Burmese food is few and far in between around here so show them some love and give them a shot! read more

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Delicious and friendly establishment! My mom grew up in Burma (Myanmar) and she approved. She actually couldn't wait to recommend the restaurant to her Burmese friends. We ordered the golden tofu salad, samosa salad, chicken curry with parantha, and chicken khao soi. All the dishes were very tasty, reasonably priced, and packed with flavor! I told them I was vegetarian and they were happy to accommodate. I really liked the golden tofu salad but it was a bit salty and I prefer to have more salad. They were more than happy to adjust. The flavors were strong and a bit heavy with Indian influence, so it might not be for everyone. The Khao soi was everyone else's favorite due to the value. It came with so many different toppings to add, whereas most places just give you one! Will definitely come back! Tips: - Current promotion: free Thai tea or ice cream for every dine-in customer - Limited parking lot but plenty of street parking - Shared bathroom with Hangar climbing gym -Lots of vegetarian options available! Let them know and they can accommodate read more

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Very impressed! We love Burmese food and it isn't easy to find a Burmese restaurant in the LA area, let alone a good one! This one compares to what we've had in NYC and in the Bay area. Apparently it used to be a sushi restaurant but has new owners and a new menu. We had mohinga, tea leaf rice, garlic noodle with spareribs, chicken biryani, and beef curry. I loved every one of them. We'll be back for the Ohn no khao swè which they were out. Yum! read more

Hole in the wall restaurant but I love it!! I also like to support Burmese restaurants, just to promote the culture. Service is good.. just go with relaxed mindset. If you are rushing, then it is not the place to be. Nangyi thot is so good. read more

We had tea leaf salad, Shan noodles, and beef biryani. We were very happy to be able to dine eating authentic Burmese food. The location has a lot of potential. They have definitely earned return trips from us, looking forward to eating here again! read more

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AMAZING service and food. My wife and I LOVE this place so much that we are planning to bring our Azusa Buddhist monks for lunch. I highly recommend Nan gyi tote, Burmese Tea and Mohingar. read more

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The most authentic Burmese food I've had not just in LA, but across all of California (I've tried a lot of Burmese restaurants in the Bay Area ). We had: - Tea leaf salad - Shan noodles - Khao soi - Paratha with beef All 4 dishes were excellent! I could really taste the unique flavor profile and native spices in each dish. My only nit was that I would have preferred more greens in the tea leaf salad, but that was quickly addressed by my server who kindly brought a small dish of shredded cabbage when I asked. Both the server and the cook, whom we met on the way out, were warm and friendly. True Burmese hospitality! read more

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Authentic little Burmese place. Nice people. Good parking. Safe place not hidden. The dishes are sometimes hit & miss - lacks consistency. Appreciate if they can manage their time better for to-go orders. The wait time is way too long even with phone order ahead of 20 minutes and was told ready in 5 to 10 minutes. Still need to wait almost 30 minutes upon arrival. I can understand they may want to control costs with fewer staff but just make it difficult for customers that have time constraints. In addition, is best to separate pack the chili in a little container instead of put it with the food even was in the corner of the container. Some people are allergic to it and it is hard to separate them. Wish they improve and prosper. read more

I was recommended this place from a Burmese friend, so this review is focused on the Burmese food since I didn't order any Japanese food. The biggest compliment I can give this place is that the food tasted amazing and felt super authentic (as far as I can tell). Their tea leaf salad, garlic noodles, and vegetarian paratha were delicious and we can't wait to go back! read more

I used to come to the restaurant prior to Lotus Kitchen opening so when I saw that the new business was open I was curious to try. The lady was super nice and there's parking right in front. They have a small but unique menu of Japanese dishes and a Burmese dish that seems a little out of place. Great place to stop by for lunch but the hand rolls seem a little pricey. Decent quality and portions. read more

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First of all, if you've never had Burmese food, get it together people! It's a delicious cuisine and can sometimes be hard to find. As someone who is a devoted NorCal Burma Superstar fan (see Tea Leaf Salad ), I am constantly looking for great Burmese outside of the Bay Area... so, if you are in the LA area, and more specifically near Pasadena, Monrovia, Arcadia... basically anywhere along the mountainous part of the 210 freeway, do yourself a favor and take the southbound exit at Santa Anita Ave. Drive a few blocks and stop in at the humble but delicious, family run Shwe Taung restaurant. And it is mandatory that you get the tea leaf salad, the eggplant was also super tasty, we also had this bright coconut/noodle/deep fried cucumber dish that was super unique and had umami up the wazooo (another highly technical/foodie term). And the vibe is homey, clean and vey friendly. The portions are a bit small, but I think that's just a sign of how "moreish" (see Paul Hollywood on The Great British Baking Show) the food really is. You just want more and more! Selfishly, I want to see this place take off and become sustainable, so please spread the word to anyone you know in these parts... but honestly, it's worth the drive from wherever in LA you might be! Keep it up Shwe Taung! The Loving Critic read more

This is why you should not do take out. They charge more but portion size is this. I don't mind pay more because I want to support your business, but this is not right. Also the soup does not taste like it before. They added more fish in the soup so it became like a chowder. Now, it taste so watery. I will not recommend this and you also lost my support. read more

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Interesting mix of different cuisine (burmese, Japanese). Portion size is very good and prices are fair. Flavors are solid and the food is clearly freshly made! Service can be a bit slow but it appears to be family operated so it's understandable. Overall nothing to write home about but a restaurant I would return to! read more

Come here to try Tea Leaf Salad. It's good and unique. Must try when you stop by here. It's a small Japanese restaurant with a few parking spots. The service is good. The decor is simple, but cute. I also tried their avocado smoothie, I think it's good, not too sweet and they use real fruit. read more

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It was the shop that I went in April. I ordered a Burmese brewed milk tea, but the milk in the drink had already gone sour and smelled bad, so it was really unpleasant to drink. When I told the kids (servers) about it, they took it away. Then the older lady who owns the shop shouted from inside, making sure we could hear her. She said something like, "The drink might taste sour because they came here without even brushing their teeth." I really felt bad for the kids they were the ones apologizing to me instead of the owner. I left the shop because I didn't want to make a big fuss. read more

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