Our daughter Esther took us there for dinner and it was delicious. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. The services were great. We did enjoyed everything we ordered. The Rotti was The Best... read more

Teakwood - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This spot is part of the Burma Love restaurant family. The Tea Leaf Salad ($22) was the highlight of the meal, full of flavor. The Garlic Noodles ($22) were also good. However, the Fried Rice ($29) was just okay and the Steak Curry felt way too heavy and overly salty. The restaurant had a really strong chemical smell inside. read more

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Great ambiance, a nice place to sit and chat. The reservation situation was odd. We walked in to an empty restaurant at 6:55, and the hostess said she could only seat us at the bar because we didn't have a reservation. We went on OpenTable on our phones and made a reservation for 7:00 (5 minutes later), and after showing it to her she seated us normally. The service was quick and efficient after we were seated. The food was just okay, the tea leaf salad was carried by the tea leaf dressing, but the rest of the salad was just romaine and cherry tomatoes. The servers performatively mix the salad at your table, which seems unnecessary. The garlic noodles were okay, but tasted strongly of prebatcheded garlic butter. The chicken we added to them was overcooked. The garlic eggplant was underseasoned. The roti platha with curry on the side was the best dish we had. read more

I was excited to try this Burmese place in Hayes Valley. I really like how the restaurant is very spacious and there is a lot of seatings. I got the tea leaf salad and the chicken curry to try with my friend and the food was good and flavorful. However, it took a very long time for the chicken curry to come after we got the tea leaf salad so we were a little frustrated and the staff wasn't as attentive as we hoped. read more

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Lemongrass steak was way too sour. Dessert was really good. A lot of servers but the service was still lacking read more

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Teakwood is sister of Burma Superstar. Dropped in last Friday night to have dinner before a show at the Orpheum. All their plates are shareable. We ordered the chicken satay, Lemongrass steak, Burmese chicken curry, and finished with the Thai Tea Mousse Cake. Even though Burmese food is less globally popular, it's worth a try if you love Indian, Thai or Asian food in general. It's got its own unique savory flavors, less intense heat than Indian food. We enjoyed our dinner. Do not forget to order a side of rice as some entrees come with it and some don't. read more

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Enjoyed the teal and warm wood color scheme, prompt service, and fun, flavorful food when I want my brunch leveled up a notch. The tea leaf salad was excellent, as was the roti platha to mop up the peanut sauce. Just a note to ease up on the butter on the black sesame pancakes. Otherwise, all good. read more

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Teakwood is a good place to enjoy your dinner before a show due to it's convenient location to the local theaters. The interior is tight and the atmosphere is loud. We had reservations for a Sunday evening and when we arrived the place was packed. All tables are super tight, so if you intend to have a private convo... don't... Service was inconsistent and I feel like our server was either new or just off his game. We started with the traditional tea leaf salad. Rather unimpressed as there just wasn't much flavor and no heat at all. Next was the standout Hen of the Woods dish.... excellently prepared and outstanding. Mains were the lemongrass steak, and the spicy noodles with shrimp. Both of these were very good and well prepared. The steak was tender and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked just right. Not gummy and not tough... very enjoyable. read more

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Celebrated a birthday here and had such a great time. The vibe at Teakwood is warm, lively, and perfect for a group dinner. The tea leaf salad was a standout with the tableside prep, and we also loved the buttery roti palata, the star was the plancha calamari...Love! Perfectly cooked steak, and whole branzino. Everything felt flavorful and well done, from the calamari to the noodles, and even the ginger honey tea was amazing. Service was friendly and attentive all night...Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Walked in twice and sat at the bar each time since they're always booked out. We think the food is really good and it's definitely nicer in ambiance than Burma Superstar. Would love to try lychee drinks, they look so refreshing! - tea leaf salad is a classic and was so tasty! -Loved the pritha and curry dip - perfect pair and get it each time -Garlic noodles were so flavorful but not heavy, so much garlic flavor -Mussles and clams were good -The duck curry was really well cooked and the curry was so tasty and had some veggies in there. read more

This place was amazing, probably one of or the best Burmese spot I've been to lately. The duck curry was phenomenal. Creamy, coconuty, fragrant, savory. The duck was tender and cooked perfectly. Id come back for sure. Mango lassi was also really hit the spot. read more

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I wouldn't expect anything less from a higher end restaurant from the Burma Love group. Burmese food already has great flavor, but they add even more interesting and refreshing touches to their dishes at this spot. They also have creative cocktails and cater to dietary restrictions, so it's great for group outings and dates. Although, the quick service with the crave-able food and satisfying portion sizes should still be considered for a casual meal. Can't ever go wrong with their tea leaf salad! They have a late night happy hour at the bar, I just wish they bring back their early evening happy hour for drinks and snacks! read more

The good: 1. At least 4 booths for comfortable seating instead of elbow-to-elbow-no conversation possible tables 2. Tofu and shrimp options 3. Attentive, menu-savvy staff The question mark: 1. No ice offered (I personally dislike room temperature water) 2. Tofu dish mostly made of onion and bell peppers (I wanted protein) 3. Generous rice portions (I prefer less rice more protein) 4. Below average side salad (all I could taste was great cherry tomatoes and peanuts). I wanted to taste their famous tea leaf dressing and dried shrimp but the salad was watery to say the least 5. Samosas were DRY overall food impression: meh read more

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This is a fabulous and beautiful place to go before or after a show. Service was lovely with a smile. Matt was our server. We were able to catch some happy hour specials. We ordered a few drinks which were all delish! I had the Lychee Express which may look and sound like your run of the mill "lychee martini," but this one is a total upgrade - handcrafted with love. It's delicate and delicious. We ordered: Roti Platha - two of them because, yes, it's that good! The dipping sauce is pure gold!! And the roti is crisp, not soggy. Tea Leaf Salad - bomb! Always bomb! Again, it's a step up from other tea leaf salads I've ever had at any Burmese restaurant. Garlic Noodles with tofu - good! Lemongrass Steak - plated different but still very good! Lots of flavor and cooked medium rare. Chicken Satay - tender flavorful chicken Hen of the Wood - my favorite! I love this dish and they do it well! For dessert: Mango Sticky Rice - plated differently from when I was there last. Still delicious. Thai Tea Chocolate Mousse Cake - decadent yet not too rich. Great Thai tea flavor. That ice cream is mind blowing. Amazingly rich chocolate flavor! Will always come back if I'm in the area. read more

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I had a pretty awesome dinner here. The duck curry and the rice was amazing. I can still taste the soy sauce. The service was very friendly and very attentive to my wishes. The ambiance of the restaurant was great too. ! I highly recommend this restaurant. I wish I could give them 100 stars ! read more

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Teakwood must be one of the " in " restaurants in Hayes Valley. Very busy place! Just a block or so from the SF Symphony, Opéra, Ballet, etc (the performing arts epicenter), the restaurant serves contemporary Burmese food and is owned by Burma Love group. The night a companion and I went to Teakwood, it was pouring rain, yet once inside we were transported to Southeast Asia - a cosy space. There is a beautiful bar opposite the entrance that was filled with happy customers. Big windows along Grove & Gough Streets, let in natural light. I asked to be seated in the better lit main dining room. What did we eat? We wanted a few light dishes. The waiter was very nice and didn't rush us or press us to order more. We started with a calamari appetizer dish which was delicious albeit a little spicy for me. The portion was small. For some meat, we wanted to try the chicken satay skewers. I was intrigued by the finely chopped veg - a sort of pickle de gallo. The last course, we ordered the Burmese national dish: Mohinga Rice Noodle. Wonderful soup - full of flavor from the spices used. The noodles, however, were too soft being overcooked that you didn't need teeth to eat them. These three dishes made us satisfied since we're not big eaters (we don't want to sleep through our post meal entertainment). Overall, Teakwood is a very trendy restaurant in the hip Hayes Valley neighborhood. It's different from the other neighborhood eateries (Italian, French, European or Japanese). Burmese restaurants can get pretty pricey - due to the rare ingredients. But for these unique flavors we were happy to pay $$$! Will I be returning to Teakwood? You bet. I have to try some of the other wonderful dishes on the menu &, maybe, a cocktail too! read more

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Great food & drinks. We had happy hour & shared the eggplant dish w/a side of coconut rice. read more

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My daughter had her civil wedding at City Hall and chose this place for her reception. Two friends sent us complimentary champagnes to celebrate the occasion. The Platha with peanut sauce was divine. The ginger salad was too strong for me. The chicken satay was too tough. The coconut chicken curry was good. Less chicken, a lot of curry which I don't mind because I love curry. Superstar fried rice. $29? I can't recall how it tasted. Eggplant with garlic sauce, ok. Garlic noodles with fried tofu, yum. Lemongrass steak, delish. We got there on time to make 3 happy hour prices. Staff was graceful and helpful. Lovely service. Overall, the food was just so-so for me. But it was a beautiful reception which was the most important thing. read more

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Worst experience! Must read!!! 1.Customer service is horrible here. 2. The food was not served as I requested, it had the ingredients I had asked to be removed. 3.The noodles were not evenly cooked, Good flavor although. 4. The building smells very humid. 5.The glass cups we were drinking water out of had bad fish smell and upon letting the server know, he apologized and said they need to clean out the dishwasher filters the fish must be making the smell in the dishwasher worse. Absolutely gross!!! Personally, I am not from the city of San Francisco and there are so many places and options to dine out at. Sadly this place was plain crappy. One star given for the flavor of the spicy noodles. read more

Highlights were definitely the coconut chicken curry and fiery tofu! I couldn't stop eating the tofu it was sooo yum :) Garlic noodles were good but portion size was a little smaller than expected. They had 50% of drinks for happy hour when we went so it went from $18 to $9 which was worth it. The vibes are on the nicer side so perfect for a birthday dinner or date night :) read more

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We ordered the samosas, coconut chicken curry, the short rib Khao soi, garlic noodles, and Bok choy, and I will say everything we ordered had an excellent flavor. I would say for me personally the coconut rice side for curry was too sweet and some dishes too salty. Everything was very tasty and our group enjoyed every dish but I will say the protein portions within the dishes are minimal for family style. Otherwise I would say 5 stars! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Teakwood - GARLIC NOODLES - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Teakwood is in a great spot right in Hayes Valley which is super convenient if you're catching a show nearby. The space itself is beautiful and has a nice atmosphere, but it definitely feels like you're paying more for the vibe and location than the food. The dishes looked great but were a bit lacking in flavor for me. I actually enjoyed the cocktails more than the meal. Would skip the tea leaf salad (it tastes pretty different from the ones at other Burma Love locations) and the short rib khao soi. The garlic noodles are probably a better bet. read more

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We came for Saturday lunch and there was lots of seating. Nice restaurant setting and fast service but food was disappointing for the price. We ordered the duck curry and pork belly rice bowl dishes. Unfortunately the duck rice bowl only came with a few pieces of slightly over cooked duck. The braised pork belly was tender and fatty - the first few bites were really good but it had so much sauce that it was hard to finish read more

Teakwood - Pork belly rice bowl - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was great! We went for restaurant week and every option was really flavorful. They were super accommodating as well to make certain options vegetarian! It's pretty fancy in there and is a good date spot. We didn't feel the restaurant week menu was super worth it though, the à la carte is probably the move. read more

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Lovely restaurant, and great for lunch with colleagues. Food was delicious, everyone enjoyed what they ordered. No complaints. We ordered the lunch box, which was a great option as you get three items. You are served a salad, mini samosas and then your choice of an entree. I plan to visit again. Only issue- the Diet Coke is served in a small 8oz bottle, which is cute but not efficient for those of us who like a little more to drink with our meals. Serving that size of Diet Coke isn't that great because it's not a 12oz can, and you'd have to pay for another soda, seems odd. But food was good. read more

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Teakwood is super nice inside and the bar area is cute too. There's lots of vegetarian options on the menu and the service is great. To start we got the roti platha and the samusas. The Roti was a little too thick and the samusas a bit crumbly. I got the garlic noodles which were really good but I didn't taste much of a garlic flavor. So I guess it's better for those who want a less strong garlic taste. I got the lychee express to drink, it was strong but good. I'd come back here and probably try more items or sit at the bar next time! read more

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Came back a few times with colleagues and also by myself. One time for a lunch meeting we shared more dishes. Food is better. Really like the lemongrass steak. Service continues to be great even when there was only one server one time. He was apologetic but took care of us/me. Nice addition to Hayes Valley. read more

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It was our anniversary and we came here for a dinner. The server was very nice and brought us a little treat for our anniversary. We ordered short ribs, lemongrass steak and a salad. Enjoyed the food. The interior of the restaurant was kind of cool and inviting. read more

Made a reservation on their website the same day for a group of 4 without a problem. There is street parking or you can park in a parking garage across the street from the restaurant; but since it's such a busy area, I would advise one take public transportation or rideshare. The interior looks clean and modern, yet still cozy. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes and beverages. Service was great, no complaints. This would be a good spot for a date night or small group gathering. I will definitely come back another time read more

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Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 Meal: Lunch Delivery Party of: 2 Time Ordered: around 2:30pm Time Arrived: around 3pm Delivered: via DoorDash *TEA LEAF SALAD ($21) - NO PEANUTS *COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY ($26) I adore salads. Especially a tea leaf salad. But I'm not a fan of peanuts. For some reason, most Burmese places on DD don't have a no peanut option or they have turned off notes. Luckily Teakwood is one spot that has a no peanut option. The salad was a good size. I liked the combo of chewy, crunchy, spicy, fishy, etc. Give me all the flavors! I do like a lot of jalapenos and greens in my tea leaf salad, so I added some peppers and green leaf lettuce to the dish. They did provide two sides of fermented tea leaf, so that was enough for the added ingredients. The hubby ordered the curry. He found it a lil too sweet for his liking. Otherwise, it was fine. He made his own short grain rice to pair with it. Slightly pricey for delivery, but at least I can get my tea leaf salad without peanuts. If other spots did this, I would order from them too! REVIEW #3783 read more

Teakwood - TEA LEAF SALAD ($21) - NO PEANUTS - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My first Burmese experience and what an experience it was! Teakwood is a modern and chic restaurant perfect for date night or a group dinner. We started off with some delicious cocktails including some great NA options. I loved that they had such a wide range of asian inspired cocktails served in beautiful different glasses. As I learned, like any great Burmese meal, we started with a tea leaf salad. I've had tea leaves in Hawaiian food but never in a salad. It was so delicious. The salad itself has greens and some crunchy bits, but the tea leaves are cooked and add a nice complexity and texture to the dish. Because there was a large group of us, we were able to order a bunch of items to share. We had both the chicken and duck curry, roti, eggplant, noodles and fried rice. Honestly, everything was so good! The food was incredibly flavorful and rich and full of spices. I don't know that I could pick a favorite or even a stand out given how great everything was. I'm definitely in search of more Burmese food after eating here. I loved the complexity of the dishes and the depth of all the flavors we ate. I'd love to return! read more

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Love this local gem! It was a great place for Girl's Night Out. This place gets busy to make sure you get reservations ahead of time. I love the Burmese flavors on each dish and the cocktails (I had the martini bago, which was fantastic) read more

The ambiance and presentation of food & drinks here is truly up-scale and immaculate. I think it's a bit overrated and overpriced, but it was still quite an enjoyable experience. What we ordered: + Purple Mist [5/5] + Letters from Myanmar [5/5] + Aged Duck Curry [4/5] + Branzino [5/5] + Mango Sticky Rice [4/5] For the cocktails: I thought the Purple Mist [5/5] was really delicious. It was refreshing and sweet , and I would definitely order again! The Letters from Myanmar [5/5] was strong and bitter, exactly what it describes on the menu! For the Aged Duck Curry [4/5]: I thought this was pretty good! I would've liked the curry to be thicker and more flavorful, and the duck wasn't as tender or salty as I usually like it either. The portion size is good! All in all, I've had better duck curries for a better price point. For the Branzino [5/5]: My partner and I both agreed this was DELICIOUS. It was such an impressive presentation, and good portion size for the price point. We thought it was quite worth it! I do love a good branzino. For the Mango Sticky Rice [4/5]: I thought this was really good except for the candied mangos on top, and the small portion size! Overall, Teakwood is an impressive high-end restaurant with beautiful and tasty dishes, but you'll definitely need to drop some money to afford it! read more

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My experience at Teakwood left me ambivalent. Came for a Wednesday night dinner with a friend and hung out at the bar while I waited for him to show up because of a BART delay. I was one of maybe 3 people seated at the bar and 1/6 parties in their fairly large restaurant. Decor was modern and rustic enough to match their claims of "upscale [insert ethnic group] cuisine". Service was okay, bordering on terse. Duck Curry: $33 for an unevenly cooked duck breast the size of my palm in a fairly standard yellow curry base whose only redeeming factor was the sugar-sweet summer squash. I love duck as much as the next guy, but when the middle is cooked through to medium rare and the tail end is rubbery and still quacking, I'll have questions. Also, there was hardly any curry - just enough to appease the eyes by covering the bottom of the plate and not doing anything for the stomach. Superstar Fried Rice ($29): This was a great fried rice. It was flavorful, it had well-proportioned ingredients, it was pretty. However, it is also kind of where I draw the line. There are dishes you can only "elevate" to a certain point before you begin questioning if what you're paying is worth it and fried rice is one of them. Conceptually, I don't think this dish deviated positively enough from its humbly satisfying predecessor to warrant its price. Happy i tried it, but I don't think I'll return. read more

Teakwood - AGED DUCK CURRY - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Unfortunately, my experience at Teakwood was pretty disappointing. From the start, things were off -- one of my friends was given a cup with a lipstick stain still on it, and another friend had to ask for new utensils because of dried food stuck on the fork. Not the best first impression, especially before we even got our food. We ordered the tea leaf salad, platha, and rainbow popiah, which arrived after about 20 minutes. These dishes were actually pretty solid -- the salad was fresh and flavorful, and the rainbow popiah was light and tasty. The portions were on the smaller side, and we finished those quickly, but then had to wait another 20 minutes for the next dish: the aged duck curry. The duck curry ended up being my favorite -- rich and comforting -- but again, the portion was small and kind of bare. Just a few pieces of duck lined up on one side of the plate, with no veggies or anything else in the curry itself. For the price and the long wait, it felt underwhelming. The final dish to arrive was the short rib khao soi, and it sadly missed the mark. The flavor just wasn't there -- it lacked depth and richness and didn't feel worth the wait or the cost. We dipped the platha in the duck curry, which was a great combo, but after all five dishes, we left still hungry and ended up getting more food elsewhere. We thought about ordering more, but waiting another 20-30 minutes for another small, pricey plate didn't seem worth it. The interior is beautiful -- soft lighting from shaded windows, a striking bar with liquor bottles neatly stacked -- so it might be a nice spot for a date night or a small party of 1-2. But for groups, or if you're looking to leave full and satisfied, this probably isn't the place. To top it off, we were handed a postcard with a giant food stain on the back when we left -- which felt weirdly on-brand after starting the meal with dirty utensils and a stained cup. I'm not sure if we just had bad luck that day, but I wouldn't come back. I'd love to explore other Burmese spots in SF instead -- I know there are better ones out there. read more

Teakwood - Platha (Left); Tea Leaf Salad (Top Right); Rainbow Popiah (Bottom Right) - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here with two kids for dinner before the symphony. I like Burmese food and it's been a while since I've been to one. To find out that it was the same owner as the Burmese Superstar, I was excited. However, I thought the menu was a bit limited. Their Tea Salad was wonderful but what happened to the rainbow salad? I couldn't order much for the kids except garlic noodles and the paratha. We also ordered some drinks, chicken curry, fiery tofu, and for desert lava cake. Those were great and kept us really full with leftovers. The service was wonderful. All the folks that helped us were friendly and attentive. The food came out relatively quick. We enjoyed our time here. read more

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This place was great. Keep in mind, you would be better served with a reservation. The mohinga was very delicious. The scallop dish was good along with the tea leaf salad..the cocktail were also very good and the bartenders were great and very good. The decor was very modern but also traditional. It was a tad bit pricey but the affiliated restaurants do a good job of promoting Burmese food. read more

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Incredible Burmese restaurant in Hayes Valley. Parking and traffic can get pretty hectic so recommend walking (if you're close-ish, we walked 25 min) or taking public transportation. We had a reservation for a friend's birthday on 1/6 and were seated right away. The place is beautiful and definitely had the vibes. Food was excellent. I will say, that the tea salad may have caused quite a bit of flatulence which is commonplace for people who don't regularly eat Burmese cuisine. lol...but it was too good to pass up. Waitstaff, overall friendly, except one girl. She had a blank stare and was not friendly at all whatsoever. No smile nor a simple "How's your evening tonight?" It really does set the tone and when that is lacking, can totally dampen or even ruin a dining experience. IJS... read more

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The food was amazing and so fresh. I loved the tea leaf salad and highly recommend it! We also had the sweetest and most caring server, David, who made the whole experience even better. I can't wait to come back! read more

The interior is gorgeous and modern at Teakwood, and the dishes are plated nicely. Expect to spend $50/person before drinks. But while the ambiance was nice at Teakwood, I found the service and food to both be disappointing. There were only 2-3 tables busy during my dinner, but the servers were still not very attentive. On a similar note, the food is not especially flavorful and the price is extremely high for what you get, both in terms of quality and quantity. I was also outraged to find out that there is a charge for a chili paste condiment - the same stuff that is openly served at any casual Thai restaurant. If you are looking for similar foods I would highly recommend checking out one of SFs many Thai, Vietnamese, or Indian restaurants instead. read more