The Shan noodles here are one of my favorite things in Denver. Even though USA Today and Yelp have shown Urban Burma a lot of love over the years, it's still a true hidden gem because of its location in Mango House. This is not a fancy place. It's a near-cafeteria like vibe served to you with the biggest smiles and friendly service (one of the owners Siri is awesome). This is all about the food, and while you'll get the tea leaf salad by default, make sure to get the Shan noodles and the paratha too if you want some flavor variety. If you haven't had a lot of Burmese food in your life, just ask whoever is working for help. They'll be glad to steer you in the right direction for a flavorful meal that will be one of the most unexpectedly good ones you'll have this month. read more

This has been on my list for a while and I finally had the chance to check it out. I haven't had Burmese food before but it was quite tasty. The owners are really sweet and the menu is small but plentiful. We ordered the golden triangle which is like a fried tofu or chickpea thing. The tea salad was really tasty. The noodles were also really delicious. It may seem small portions but there's a lot of food. Overall, I love the concept of Mango House and the community aspect of it. So definitely come out and support the community. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! The food was unique, flavorful, and well-balanced. Every dish felt different from anything I've had before, which made the meal really memorable. The value was fantastic too--we spent about $53 total (including tip) for two entrées and two specialty drinks. For drinks, I tried the fruit smoothie, which reminded me of a lassi but without the yogurt. I also really enjoyed the Mint Ginger Spritz. It was light, refreshing, and honestly felt like something that could help settle your stomach after a meal. We ordered the Nan Gyi Dok and the sampler, which came with curry, a samosa, and tea leaf salad. For the curry, we chose the Weh Da Nah. The tea leaf salad was incredibly unique--I have never had anything like it before. The Nan Gyi Dok was probably my favorite dish of the meal. It had a nice medium spice level and came with a light broth on the side that refreshed your palate between bites. The service was excellent as well. The only challenge was finding the restaurant since it's tucked away inside an international mall/food court, but it's absolutely worth seeking out. I'm already looking forward to coming back--and next time I want to try the African food vendors in the market too! read more

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*out of towner* I was not surprised by how good this was, the reviews speak for themselves. Urban Burma is inside of community centered space. There are a few different spots to choose from for food. You order at the counter for take out or dine in. Plenty of seating! The service was great, food came out fresh and hot, literally just made. I got the fried rice (without peas) with chicken and the ginger mint spritzer. yes to everything. The rice was delicious and seasoned. I added a lil chili sauce for spice. I also tried the tea leaf salad - yes again! Delicious. Go here . read more

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Came here for a late bite and it didn't disappoint. The Samosas were delicious and perfect to start with. We also had the Sii Cheh Kao Sweh and the Ono Kao Swe. The flavors were great, though the Level 3 spice on the Ono Kao Swe was a bit mild for us--we'll definitely go for a higher spice level next time! Quick service and good food. read more

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A "hole in the wall" kinda place. When you walk into the place, it looks 'alien'.... There's a Sudanese place, a Rohingya grocery store, a clinic. Urban Burma has a small menu including some dishes that raise an eyebrow. If you're here, you've either been here already and loved the unique dishes or ended up here from Yelp or other review. I can assure you that you will not go home disappointed! The owner (I'm assuming here) and his mom serve up flavorful dishes. There's a couple of different khao suey and they can make a bunch of them vegan and vegetarian upon request.. and oh, the samosa soup, yes, it's a dish, delish!! read more

First time going to The Mango House. Brilliant use of space we opted to try Urban Burma. The food stall is small and the staff seemed nice. Our selections were the Shan Noodles which was a flavorful bowl with generous amount of noodles, would totally order again. Next we tasted the sampler which was a tea leaf salad, chicken curry and a delicious samosas. Totally would order again. Only complaint is we didn't request spicy. read more

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Buckle up your taste buds, friends. Urban Burma is NOT here to play. This is one of several food stalls within Mango House, a community center for ethnic minorities and refugees. The seating area is shared, and you'll see little hints of cultural flair near each stall. The menu is short but captures most of the Burmese top hits that you'll see this side of the Pacific (notably missing, mohinga, as well as ginger salad). One of the co-owners, Siri, was manning the front and was elated to be serving a fellow Burmese person (my boyfriend). After ordering and debating the pros/cons of various famous Burmese restaurants in other parts of the country (a certain Superstar in the Bay Area), he sat us down with some water cups and went back to take care of the growing dinner line. The water cups are small and you'll have to refill yourself at the water station, but that's about the only downside of eating here. We shared the Tea Leaf Salad, Ono Kao Sweh, and their special curry of the day, a Braised Pork Curry. Siri himself came out to deliver each dish as it was prepared, each one neatly portioned out on elegant serving-ware that contrasts with the otherwise rather sparse decor in Mango House. The Ono Kao Sweh was sublime - wonderfully thick and brothy with a hint of lime and coconut. If you've never had Tea Leaf Salad, I envy you for getting to experience the mouth-feel of its textures and tastes for the first time. It hits, in all the right ways. The Pork Curry was rich and salty, maybe too salty for me, but comforting in the ways that only aunties and uncles can perfect. My belly can't wait to experience Urban Burma again. read more

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This was my first time trying Burmese food, and it did not disappoint! I ordered the golden triangle tofu ($10), tea leaf salad ($12), and Shan noodles ($14). The tofu was so crispy and flaky and delicious when dipped in the tamarind sauce. The tea leaf salad was fermented and unique, very addictive! It was a bit salty, but it was refreshing and balanced my meal well. Shan noodles felt like your typical Asian noodle soup, tasty but did not seem super new and different. The worker was really kind and explained the menu well. This restaurant is located in a food hall, and I can imagine the parking situation being a bit challenging during peak business hours. This is not in the best part of town, but definitely worth stopping by to give this place a try!! read more

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Urban Burma really showed us delicious Burmese food. I was a little unfamiliar with it, but was excited to try. Located in Mango House, it has a lot of options of various dishes. We ordered the Tea Leaf Salad (a must!) and the Nan Gyi Dok. The tea lead salad was delicious and refreshing. One of my favorite styles of salad. It resembled a slaw in looks with a crunchy bite. The Nan Gyi Dok is such an interesting noodle dish. These noodles were so soft and juicy. Like I've never had anything like it. The color was similar to a curry sauce and the taste was savory. This place is a must try! I can't wait to go back and try the rest of their menu! read more

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Food was incredible. We got the sampler plate and everything was delicious. I want to try everything on the menu now.

Fantastic food inside a deeply cultural food court. Several other spots I would love to try someday. Absolutely loved our food and want to come back to have the Tea Salad. So many great choices it was hard to pick. read more

Amazing food with such a friendly owner!! From the minute we walked up, the owner greeted us and explained the food and asked where we were from. We ordered the Ono Kao Sweh (soup dish) and Nan Gyi Dok (no soup). Both were noodles (one with soup and one dry) and they were soooo delicious!!! Highly highly recommend!!! The ambiance is very welcoming and family oriented (saw lots of kids running around and there is a mini playground for them too). There is plenty of seating with a nice big window to look outside. Parking is plenty in the back. We definitely will come back the next time we visit Denver! read more

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Bad food, terrible service & crap atmosphere ‍. Was so excited to try this place based on the (most likely fake) reviews with my young kids ..... ABSOLUTE MISTAKE!! Where do I begin?! Ordered 2 meals for the 3 of us with a side of fried rice Togo.... 45 mins later the food arrived, we immediately asked the obvious (extra plates to properly share please), then waited to ask for basic soy sauce & the samosa sauce (never delivered) another 15 minutes until we gave up. Ate what we could bc we had been super hungry for an hour at this point. Good?! Samosas were great!! And salad was good!..... rice was old mush, after 45mins the chicken was dry and flavorless, the curry was clearly reheated (don't lie to me, I know food). What was meant to be extra for lunch the next day I wanted nothing to do with.... Better off blending it and donating to those with no teeth ‍....... No, we did NOT take anything with us They ask for payment & tip before your order for a reason ‍. As I was leaving, the server asked how it was, I was very honest but polite..... he didn't have a care in the world..... What a shame!!!! Had he done his job and offered a second chance (I probably would have said no anyway bc it was so bad)... this review would be much better for the service part and updated for the food quality if it was a "one time issue".... But NO!!! BAD FOOD, SERVICE & AMBIANCE . Never tried to this point to make the situation better sadly.. STOP WITH THE FAKE REVIEWS AND DO BETTER IN EVERY AREA!!!! read more

Urban Burma - Pure mush!!! Overpriced mush better served in a nursing home - Burmese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Love the noodle soups! Counter service in Mango House. The entrance is in the back and there's a small parking lot or street parking read more

Urban Burma - Shan noodles - Burmese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Best of the best fried rice anywhere. Incredible Chai, made from scratch. International food/clothing / Dr and Dentists ofcs for immigrants. Uplifting vibe. read more

A lovely experience because it is such tasty food. We both had salads and Ginger Mint Spritzer. Burmese food is not too easy to find in Denver and Aurora. read more

Hadn't really tried Burmese food outside of California and was really looking forward to my experience here while visiting Denver. The menu was similar to the one back home and I chose a couple of items that I knew were veggie. The tea leaf salad was well made and the flavors were spot on. I had asked for my samosa soup to be made hot, and it too was very delicious. I really appreciated how they used red garbanzo beans as opposed to white in the soup, this is what really makes it authentic, and was absolutely one of my favorite ingredients overall. Would definitely return here if I were in town again. Humble staff too :) read more

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Oh my goodness! Tea leaf salad is amazing!!! This is a family owned tiny restaurant in an unassuming part of Aurora with some of the best food I have ever eaten. The owner is a sweet heart and super talented in the kitchen. He will explain all about Burmese cuisine and the inspiration for each dish. This is a must try! Then tell your friends. Make this the most popular take out in Denver. This place deserves it. read more

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Traveling to the area and we're so excited to find this gem. We have food sensitivities so their vegan And gf options were appreciated. The tea leaf salad is a must. A hit with everyone. The fried tofu was incredible. I also had the ginger spritzer and was so glad for that splurge. A bit hard to find until you realize it is inside Mango House. That was also a gem. Would go back again. read more

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I had an awesome lunch experience at this place. Somewhat hidden, but worth a search. Unusual food and flavors! Wonderful friendly service. read more

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Stumbled upon this place by accident. What a great find! The Tea leaf salad was freshly made and the beans were super crispy and the tea leaves were flavorful. We also tried the pork Neely curry which was the special of the day- served with Jasmine rice. Owner was super nice and we had a great meal! read more

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Mango house is wonderful, and I am so glad to come in and support the refugee community! We had the Nan Gyi Dok, which is a fabulous rice noodle dish with curried chicken. We got it medium, which was a little hot for me, but my husband loved it. The dish itself was excellent and flavorful, with a good mix of textures between the crunchy onions and the noodles. Absolutely recommend and will be back for sure. read more

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This hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the Mango House community center serves wonderful food. I spent weeks traveling through Myanmar in 2012 and 2013; Urban Burma brought back memories of the exotic flavors of Mandalay, Yangon and Bagan. Brothers Siri and Martin who own and operate UB are passionate about sharing their culture through food, and it shows in every dish they prepare. We inhaled the tea leaf salad, the Golden Triangle tofu salad--the tofu's housemade--and a delicious beef curry. We can't wait to return! read more

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Love this place and Mango House in general. Food we excellent. Reasonable priced. Nice ambiance. Only suggestions, chai was slightly sweet, and wish beef curry could be option for sampler platter. Also wish sparkly tea could be served in a non disposable cup. Food takes a bit to be cooked up (a good thing), so plan accordingly. read more

Little can be said about this place that hasn't already been said. Short story, this is not a fast causal dining facility. If you're ok with that, be prepared for not only the best Burmese food, but hands down FOOOOOD that you've ever had. Period. The people are extremely kind and the only thing to be aware of is that it is in a food court of a mixed-use building that caters to an international base. There is a legal office, a doctor's office, and you need a code to get into the bathroom. Every trip I must have the Tea Leaf Salad and chickpea Tofu. Luckily there is a Burmese sampler plate which has the tea leaf salad, but trust me that you need the tofu. The texture is beyond addicting, like a Burmese Cheetos the way it melts in your mouth. After that, it's a mix of anything on the menu because it's all so delicious. I particularly love the beef curry. For those who like heat, ask for the "hot sauce" which is made from fresh Thai chilies and heaven. read more

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Urban Burma is located in the food court of an international mall off of Colfax while the other side has retail shops. The area is a bit questionable but this type of environment was part of my childhood so it was actually nostalgic for a small part. I found a singular dish to rule all the flavors! We came with a small group last night to Urban Burma. Wasn't expecting much and I generally don't look at reviews...maybe sometimes. We were kindly greeted by a gentleman at the front counter and he was already hustling. After a minute he returned and still had a smile and wonderful aura about him. I ordered a Sii Cheh Kao Sweh which consisted of flat thinner noodles with garlic, sesame oil, spring onions and pork for my protein. My entree also came with a soup but wasn't too big of a fan of the soup as it was on the salty side. The Sii Cheh Kao Sweh was AMAZING and I'm already looking forward to my leftovers for lunch. A+ on experience and everything else. If they ever open an actual restaurant I'll be there and I'm sure it will be packed every night. Already looking forward to my return trip! read more

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First time trying Burmese food and I was not disappointed - definitely a new favorite cuisine. This spot is solid. The tea leaf salad was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. read more

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This spot has been on the list and I was nearby for work so decided to go! Parking was easy on the street and it was easy to find. This is in an open market with other shops and restaurants. Service was so friendly and the owner gave great recommendations since this was my first time trying Burmese food! Just like everyone says- the tea leaf salad is bomb- flavorful, and nutty like nothing I've had before. I got the sampler so I could try everything and I also got the noodles with crispy pork. Everything was delish, however, some pieces of pork could have been more tender and I bet the marinated pork would have been the way to go! I also got the tea which was such a nice contrast in flavor to all of the dishes. The ambiance was comfy and service was fast! read more

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Owner was extremely hospitable and a great conversationalist. Ambiance is in unassuming ethnic center of sorts so you get true hole in the wall vibes. If you want to feel like you're traveling in a foreign country this is your place to be. I love Burmese food, so I was excited to try this spot- and for Denver it's great. But on the scale of Burmese food I've had it's good, maybe a solid B. This is coming from someone who grew up in Bay Area and has traveled extensively. They do have a lot of vegetarian dishes but I expected a little more pizazz given all the glaringly positive reviews. Not sure I would trek 30+ minutes to eat here. But if you're looking for something new and different this is a good spot. read more

Wow... words can not describe how incredible this was. My biggest complaint about Denver after moving here in the past year is how bland & boring so many if the restaurants area are - NOT Urban Burma! I went with a group of friends who are all foodies, and every dish we had was incredible. Also, all of the menu can be made vegetarian and there are lots of gluten free dishes for Celiacs like myself. The owner, Siri, was an awesome guy and answered all of our questions. The restaurant itself is part of a food court in Mango House, a community that provides resources for refugees in the area. All the restaurants in the center look pretty fabulous. I'll be coming back! Thanks, Siri, for making such excellent food. read more

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This place is tucked away in what feels like a micro-mall, and shares it in a row of several other ethnic eateries. We tried it based on fellow Yelper reviews, and once again, thanks friends! If you are unfamiliar with Burmese cuisine, the food struck me as a cross between Indian and Asian. Very much a mom & pop type shop, the two folks that took care of us took great care of us. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Located inside the food court of mango house, this Burmese food vendor is a definite must try if you're in the area. I had a bit of a hard time finding this place at first, being new to the area. I thought it was a stand alone building and didn't realize it was inside a separate place. There's plenty of parking in the back parking lot, and you just follow the signs for mango house to go inside. Mango house is a shared space for Asylees and refugees. There's different little shops inside including a medical practice and small grocers, along with lots of different food vendors in their food court. Burma house in particular specializes in Burmese food, which I've only had once or twice before. The staff were really friendly and efficient (we got our food in under 10-15 minutes) and they also seem to be from Burma. The food has a homemade vibe to it with no frills, and the flavors are bright and plentiful. I got the tea leaf salad -- super fresh and delicious -- along with the Nan gyi dok -- almost like a pad Thai with rice noodles, topped with a boiled egg and some crunchy garlic crisps (delicious and filling). Really loved my experience here and definitely will be back. read more

Urban Burma - Tea Tea Leaf Salad and Nan Gyi Dok - Burmese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Urban Burma used to be a food truck but is now inside the Mango House International Food Hall, catering mainly towards refugees and immigrants around the Aurora area, but don't let that fool you. The food was really good and the banana paratha was the cherry on top. Out of the other food vendors in the Mango House Food Hall, this is the far superior one read more

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My mouth is watering just looking back at all the pictures I took of my meal at Urban Burma. Met up with a foodie friend for dinner, shortly before they closed at 8pm. Got a little confused about how to get into the restaurant, then realizing it's inside Mango House. Google Maps THAT instead of Urban Burma to be taken to the main parking lot. The cashier made fun WITH me that I've procrastinated coming here for so long. My friend and I shared a few incredible dishes: * Tea Leaf Salad * Golden Triangle Tofu * Ono Kao Sweh * Beef Curry They were all delicious! It's wild how so much flavor could be packed into such small dishes. This has become one of my favorite local places to eat, earning its solid 5-star rating on Yelp. I moved from San Francisco where Burmese food is much more prominent, so Mango House overall is a welcome addition to the ethnic cuisine scene of Denver. read more

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Quick service, great (labeled) gluten free options, delicious food. Inside Mango House which is an awesome non-profit !

FOOD: 5/5 Ono kao sweh (vegetarian) - perfection in a bowl. It's light but with so much substance. Savory, sweet, tangy. It's soft and smooth but also crunchy and startling. Coconut milk noodles. Every single component in the dish harmonizes with each other so well---it felt like it dissolved all conflict in my body and world. Samosa - crunchy, spicy, savory, and sweet when used with the tamarind sauce. Warm. Another very comforting item. A delight to my senses. I am so beyond grateful to have been able to experience this at Urban Burma. Really appreciated that they had vegetarian versions of dishes. SERVICE: 4/5 Owner who served us was nice as well. Food came out in a reasonable time frame. AMBIANCE: 3/5 It is located in Mango House, lots of background noise. Concrete floors. Oddly spaced table layout. But also lots of light coming from these giant windows. read more

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This is a fantastic spot for Burmese food--authentic and absolutely delicious! My favourite is the golden triangle tofu; they get it just right with a perfectly crispy exterior and an airy, soft inside, exactly how it should be. Other must-try dishes are the Shan noodles, samosa salad, and any of the curries--they're all packed with amazing flavours. Plus, the staff are super friendly and welcoming. read more

Delicious, carefully crafted and interesting food in a food court in a community center. This place makes me feel optimistic about finding great hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Denver. read more

Amazing vegan options. We did takeaway, absolutely loved everything we tried! Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend.