Wayyyyy overdue. I've been a steadyish customer here for 20 years. Prices have been very fair and reasonable. Cash only, you are forewarned. Same cook the whole time. My favorite dishes are Chicken Noodle Soup, Curry Beef with noodles, and Pot Stickers. The side pickles are a newer pleasant addition. And! I cleaned your block earlier today for the weekly Refuse event in the area. I was kinda glad I got assigned 18th St. Thanks for being a super community builder. read more

Delicious food at a very affordable price point!! My friends and I shared 2 garlic noodle ($9 x 2), 1 order of samosas ($5) and 1 tea leaf salad ($9)! Cash only. It was busy and only had 1 chef so it took a while to order but once we did order the food came out within 10 minutes. It was small inside and very homey. The garlic noodles had really good flavor and the noodles were soft, super delicious and well seasoned. The tea leaf salad was yummy too but a little too vinegary. The samosas were buttery but way too salty! It was hard to finish 1. read more

Yamo - Garlic noodles with chicken and tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cash only. Small restaurant, bar seating only. Limited spots, you'll have to wait outside. I came at like 8:00 and had to wait around 30-40 minutes. They can run out of food! The food was cheap and good. $9 for noodles, $5 for samusas (which I really liked) and the pot stickers (which were good). Make sure you eat the potstickers and house noodles with chili oil! The noodles were quite good and very worth $9. A bit oily though if that's not your thing. read more

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The only way you would know about this place is through word of mouth or if you know someone local. Pretty hidden spot - or atleast you wouldn't notice it until you see a line outside. I came here on a Thursday night and there was a queue outside the place like around 8:30 PM. So the place is definitely popular. Given the wait times - I decided to go with a to go box. The ambience is pretty average - it's a small place. They pretty much cook in front of you seperated by a table. Talking about food - it's very simple and cheap. I tried Tofu Mushroom and I liked it. Not much going on - just simple homely food. Maybe that's what pull people here. read more

Yamo - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Waited about 30-40mins for dine in on a Saturday night. Fyi if you're just getting it to go, you can "skip" the line to order I see some reviews complaining about service but you have to understand this whole operation is run by two ladies who are doing all the cooking, management, and everything. They did a fine job to me! The food is incredibly affordable with main plates at just $9 Yamo house noodles (9/10) - smoky, savory and delicious! Tea salad (8/10) - acidic and crunchy, balanced with a slight bitterness Chicken Curry (6.5/10) - not bad but was lacking some richness/depth of flavor. Probably wouldn't order this one again Also love the picked jalapenos and cucumbers they have on their counters read more

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It was a very charming counter spot run by two people. Be prepared to wait especially if you go on weekends. As cute as it was I found the flavors to be muted. The food was also greasier than other Burmese spots. Burmese food is one of my favorite cuisines. If I returned to this place, it would be mainly for the local vibes tbh. read more

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This little place was sent from heaven! BEST prices which they're famous for, incredible flavors, and large portions especially for the price! I assume it's a mom and daughter that fun this place and they are so nice and funny. Every bite I took of my YAMO HOUSE NOODLES and TEA SALAD I was trying to think of how I could recreate it at home and... I have no clue so I'll be back here soon. Yamo, watch out for me! Highly recommend. Expect a line, it's worth the wait. read more

Yamo - Tea Salad (perfect) - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yamo is an iconic Burmese restaurant with about 10-12 counter seats. The wait was long, even on a random Wednesday night! It's fast, and it looks delicious. Perfect spot for solo dining. The prices are so affordable considering the quality of hot fresh food. It is CASH ONLY! I had to grab food to go because I couldn't snag a seat in time. I got the beef noodles, mango chicken, and the tea leaf salad. The tea leaf salad was a little spicy for me, but really good. The beef noodles were super good, the beef was cooked well. The mango chicken was good too, I wish I could've stayed for a hot meal there! For causal Burmese food, this is the best spot! read more

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Their house noodles are delicious and moreish at an remarkable price point. The main appeal is the affordability and the quality of food you are getting. We arrived on a Friday evening where a line has already been starting, but the wait was not too long. The atmosphere is fast-paced, so I would recommend having an idea of the menu and what you want since the lady taking orders was shuffling the diners in and out. It's definitely not a place to sit and enjoy the food in relaxation, but they do have takeout options. It's a small restaurant so you are sitting shoulder to shoulder with everyone lined up at the bar. You can see the lady cooking all the incoming orders and it's quite impressive the speed at which dishes are created. Also this is a cash only establishment. read more

Yamo - Samusa - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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amazing food at amazing prices! really loved the curry chicken with noodles, add the hot sauce and pickles/pickled jalapenos. saucy and delicious. a little difficult to order... we called in for takeout, got told it'd be 15min, then showed up and had to wait another 30 or so. so just be ready for that... not many seats, wouldn't recommend for dining in. otherwise, definitely will be figuring out the best way to order & going again! read more

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What more is there to say that hasn't already been said? In a nutshell, great food for great prices. If you speak Cantonese, flex it here. The lines might be long but they're worth it. Don't forget your cash and enjoy the tea leaf salad! read more

Finally got around to trying this spot after hearing so much hype about how much of a hidden gem it was. Definitely an experience watching the one chef cook everything in their super tiny kitchen. The seating is pretty cramped and the wait was quite long (about an hour on a friday night) but I'm glad I tried it. The yamo house noodles were so garlicky and chewy -- my favorite dish of the night. I thought the cold noodles were okay but a little too oily and sour for me. The black bean fish was super comforting -- not super flavorful but really good once you get the sauce. Overall for $9 per dish it was super filling and cooked fresh and piping hot, so worth the price! read more

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Some of my friends had recommended this place as somewhere that was super affordable with good food so my friend and I decided to check it out on a Friday night at around 6:30 pm. There was a small line as they only had 8 seats inside and we got seated around 20 minutes later. The main person who was taking our orders was very direct and slightly rushing us, and came across a little rude at times. Samusas - Fresh and came straight off of them cooking it right in front of us. It was hot, crispy, lightly spiced and filled with a great curry flavor. A nice appetizer to start off with. Yamo House Noodles w/ Chicken - This was a pretty big portion size for only 9 dollars! The chicken was soft and the noodles had a good chewy texture. Mixed all together with the garlic and the sauce at the bottom, it reminded us a bit of the flavors in indomie. The crunchy garlic on top and the aroma of the overall dish made it very enticing. For the price and the portion sizes, it is for sure worth checking out but be prepared for the possibility of long lines and it is a cash only place. read more

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We arrived at 9:15 and realized that we arrived pretty late but asked if they still had food for take out. They just had enough of the chicken house noodle and the beef stew. We all really liked the house noodles, that was definitely the highlight. The beef stew fell a little flat, it almost tasted like a beef stir fry and felt like it needed extra sauces and seasoning. The piece was really good for all the price, both dishes were $18 together. read more

Really average food LMAO genuinely nothing special about this place in my honest opinion. Yes its affordable and yes the service is fast but it wasn't extraordinary or tasty, like I wouldn't go out of my way go come back or rather go at all lol. They are cash only and have about 7-8 seating inside with pretty fast food to table overturn. They also do take out on phone or placing an order there and the people working are extremely nice. Lowkey had to also put alot of the sauces on the noodle dishes because by itself was kinda bland... read more

Yamo - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yamo is described as a hole in the wall, but it's more home in the wall. Over the course of our dinner we heard other patrons say bye to Michelle by name and MAMA. There are so many regulars and it feels like a slice of comfort when coming in. We got the Samosa's chicken noodle soup house noodle special with beef and tea salad - all top notch. We already have our sight set on coming back soon, with dishes picked out already. Service is fast and it's wonderful just watching the chef work her magic. Make sure to try the pickled cucumbers! read more

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The prices here are actually wild! In the best way! $9 for a meal is insane in the city. For great food, too. We ordered the house noodles which were super garlicky and oily and yummmmyyyy. The chicken curry was super interesting- new flavors for me because I don't normally have Burmese food but still really good! I think the flavor is something I still need to get used to but it's definitely delicious! There were two people working / serving / cooking. Both of which were super fast and friendly. It's a small place- NY type small but luckily they had two seats open for us as soon as we got there- good luck I guess. I was very pleased. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Got there to be first in line. Ok, line forms to the right. Saturday, Michelle let us in at 5 pm when yelp said open at 5:30 pm. We were told the tea leaf salad has a kick, so we passed on it. All the salad had a kick of spice. Samosa was this small freshly fried, crunchy potato inside. 5 in an order. Delicious. Curry chicken very light in flavor but I tasted the coconut. We got rice but next time get the noodle. That noodle is addicting. We got the house beef noodle. Yes really good. Lady next to me had tea leaf and noodles. Our last dish was an after thought, the mango chicken with noodle. I can just eat that again and again. Michelle was the daughter of the cook. Duo extraordinaire. She was the prep, cashier, the peacemaker, and crisis intervention specialist. Lady in line insisted on coming in when restaurant was full. read more

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I LOVE this place! Great value, delicious food, and amazing store owners. The Yamo House Noodle is packed with flavors and I could eat many meals of the noodle! The fried rice is umami and the samosas are quite good too. Overall this place is a stable for me. It offers tasty food at a very affordable price. They're cash only. read more

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Certainly affordable. Cute shop. The ladies running it are friendly and efficient. Tea leaf Salad was my favorite dish. Tried 4 other dishes/noodles and just didn't care for them. Fun to visit and try. Just not a place I would hit up again. Place is cash only. read more

Yea for YAmo!!!!!!!!!!!!! I FINALLY made it after years of hype in my head! This place is like the Mission's version of Cordon Bleu (and if you haven't been to Cordon Bleu on California & Polk, go fix your life immediately). There was a small line, but it's one of those places where patience is rewarded. We scored some counter seat and settled in. Of course, they were out of samosas (sad face), so we went with the spring rolls AND egg rolls, plus the Yamo noodles with beef and the tea leaf salad. That salad stole the show, it was a bit spicier than I've had before, but in the best way. The noodles were solid too, and everything came out quick because they are not about that linger and hold up future counter revenue. The best part? The whole deal was around $32 for 2. Fast, tasty, and a total bargain. My only beef is that they're not open for lunch anymore Note no Diet coke and you canNOT bring in alcohol. read more

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I came to Yamo for dinner and the food was incredible! The beef house noodles and tea salad were packed with flavor and is easy to see why they are fan favorites. The prices were very affordable especially considering the quality and quantity of food we received. The place is small seating less than 10 people and just two staff members, your typical hole in the wall. But it was quite cozy and the service was excellent. When we came there wasn't a wait but while we were eating the line quickly grew. Overall a great spot for tasty home cooked Burmese food. read more

Yamo - Yamo House Noodles - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love this place! It's one of those siimple places that makes you glad that you live in San Francisco. The service is fast and the ladies who runs the place are direct and take no nonsense from anyone. Hahaha they are bold and funny at times. As for the seatings. It's first come first serve at the counter bar. I think about 6-8 stools are available if you're planning on eating there shoulders to shoulders with strangers, other than that it's a good place to get your order in and take it home to eat it. As for the pricing. Most of the plates are $5 to $10 so you can't go wrong for some really good noodle or rice plates. This place is in the mission district so if you're thinking of driving here and think parking will be easy then think again. Mission district is known to be crowded and hard to find parking. Make sure to have a friend with you so you can jump out of the car and let your friend drive around the block a few times until you get your food. Other than the parking situation, this place is a must if you're looking to stretch your buck for some good fast hearty food. read more

It is endearing how Michelle (the waitress) remembers all of her customer's names. Yamo is a small eight seat counter style restaurant ran by a daughter and mother team. My Burmese tea salad $9 and chicken house noodles $9 were delicious. A lot of flavor. It is great for the price. There was a 30 minutes wait at 7:30pm on a Monday. Excellent dinner tonight. read more

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Good cheap food, but overrated. The samusas are like mashed potatoes fried covered in a flaky crust. 3/5 The house noodles were delicious. The chili oil with the peanuts give the meat and noodles an even better flavor. 4/5 The mango chicken wasn't great. The only flavor was in the sauce which wasn't savory enough. The chicken, and vegetables were very bland and surprisingly the mangoes too. 2/5 The wait for sit in can get pretty long since there only like 10 spots to sit on the bar. But that is the vibe - interpersonal quick cheap eats. I went around 6:30pm and waited around 25 minutes on a Tuesday. I would come again for some cheap good noodle dishes, but not if it was out of the way or if there was a wait. read more

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Always great food My favorite is spinach noodles and tofu You get the full experience of seeing your food get cooked read more

Yamo - Spinach Yamo House Noodles with tofu - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had to see what the hype was about this place! They always have lines outside the door right when they open. The place is super small with bar seating to fit less than 10 people and 2 workers cooking up some homemade inspired meals. Tried the sambusas, house noodles and mango chicken! Unfortunately, the two main dishes didnt hit the spot. The house noodles were plain and lacked flavor. Luckily, i grabbed some vinegar and chili sauce to add which made a huge difference. The rice that was served with the mango chicken was hard. The mango chicken looked saucy and delicious but also lacked flavor. It does give you the freedom to add more sauce and customize the salt level to your liking. The sambusas, however, were really good! Super crispy Overall, its a decent hole in the wall shop with very reasonable prices compared to everywhere else in SF! I would come back for the sambusas and possibly wait to dine in one day to see if the food quality is different! read more

Yamo - Yamo House Noodles - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My go-to Burmese place in SF. Not much seating inside, but it has great food and great service; takeout is always an option. Ordered the Tea Salad, Yamo Cold Noodles, and Yamo Chili Spinach Noodles. Each of the dishes was well-sauced and delicious. The tea salad was good as well. read more

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Good food. And a fun place to eat. A really small place- 8 stools and really close quarters. Had the: House noodles with beef, House fried rice and Tea Leaf Salad. The noodles were fresh, hot and tasty. The nuts were a great addition. The beef was tender, thin cut and seasoned well. Probably one of my favorite noodle dishes. The tea leaf salad was ok. Not the best and a bit too much vinegar, wish there were more peanuts. I tried a bite of the fried rice. The only option was shrimp. The rice was delicious. The ambiance was like a New York style dine and dash ( you pay of course). It was neat to see the 3 ladies behind the counter: cooking and taking orders. Come early. There is a line outside but things move quick. The lady took our order when we got to the front of the line so when we sat down our food was ready in minutes. All dishes $9 I will be back. read more

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Went here on a Thursday night around 7pm and there was a line out the door as there's not a ton of seating inside. There was a group in front of us that only had 2 people and then 2 other people joined them right when they were about to walk in which was extremely frustrating as the seating is so limited and is just the bar (no tables). Obviously not the restaurant's fault and I'm not sure how they would control it, but I will say it was annoying. We ended up just getting to go so we didn't have to wait longer. The food was good for the price. It was heavy on the garlic and oil though and not a ton of other flavor. However, I will say the noodles were well cooked, it was a good amount of food, and to be fair it was only $9 (reminder that it's cash only), so I can't be too picky. The staff seemed nice and we got our food within 15 minutes. I would return especially for the price. read more

Yamo - Yamo House Noodles with Pork - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friends and I stopped by for a meal and left happy. We really enjoyed the tea leaf salad and the samusas. The salad was refreshing, and the samusas were crispy with a strong curry flavor. The house noodles were okay, but a bit on the bland side compared to the other dishes. A nice spot with some standout items, and I'd come back to try more read more

Definitely worth the price! The place is small - run by a mother daughter duo and it's a quick turnaround service if you're ordering out or dining in. Cash only and 8 counter seats. Not a place to lounge around and chit chat; come in, order, eat, and leave; with such small seating there is usually a wait outside but each turnaround is ~40 mins. We ordered house noodles (1 chicken 1 pork), tea salad, and samosas. All very flavorful, well spiced and well cooked - so good for $5-9 each. I'll be coming back. read more

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Honestly the food is just okay, but you can't beat the price. The must get is the house noodle. Noodles were nice and chewy. Flavorful soy/umami sauce - this was definitely our favorite dish we tried. Mango chicken and curry chicken were lacking. Curry was a bit watery and the flavor is very shallow. Across the board the veggies were a little tough for my taste. Would recommend the noodles as a cheap meal if you're in the area but wouldn't go out of my way for this. read more

Yamo - Chicken Curry Chicken Yamo House Noodles - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I always order the $8 house noodles with pork and it never disappoints!! I love the combination of the oil, garlic, and chili crisp (which you add yourself at the counter). Highly recommend ordering ahead for pickup and eating at Dolores Park since seating inside is very limited. Cash only! read more

Came here cuz of the reviews and was hyped up on Reddit as well. We came around 6 ish on a Sunday and there was already a line. Thankfully, we were only a few people deep. As others have stated, it's CRAMPED inside. A bar style seating with about 8-9 bar stools. It's a mom n daughter shop where the mom's running the kitchen with about 4 large woks and the daughter is dealing with the front end (taking orders, handling the phone and to go orders, adding garnishes to the dishes or playing rice/noodles, and payment. Can't beat the price, unless you eat at home. I got the Curry Tofu and my friend got the Curry Fish. She liked hers and finished it. I did enjoy mine as well, but felt it was under salted by a lot, almost felt like no salt. This is really just cozy, comfy, HOME food. Nothing restaurant about it, and not in a bad way. Just that if you put all of the same exact ingredients together at home, you can have the exact same tasting meal as here. read more

Yamo - Curry Tofu - Burmese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place stands out in so many ways!! The food is amazing, the service was excellent and personal. I always get the beef noodles, sooooo good. You can't really go wrong with anything on this menu. When you walk in I guarantee you'll feel at home!! read more

* date visited: 10.23.2024 * ordered: house special noodle, spring rolls, and black bean fish wow. cash only and the shop has limited seating; however i absolutely loved sitting at the counter right in front of the cooking. we lined up at around 5:10 before opening and within 10 mins, a line formed behind us. everything came out so fresh and tasty. savory, warm, and comforting the portions were generous for $8 and the flavors were so strong. really love finding hidden gems like this in the city and would gladly line up again for this! read more

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House noodles with tofu was incredible and everyone was so kind. Definitely a necessary stop in sf

Amazing service! Amazing food. INCREDIBLE PRICE. I got the yamo house noodles with tofu. Super garlicky and you can add chili oil and several other sauces read more

I guess people like this place bc it's so cheap? Everything is so fried and heavy. Even the tea leaf salad had too much fried something on it. The cold noodles were gummy, the samusas were so greasy, the curry was meh. If you can, spend more money and go to Burma Love where the ingredients are fresher and not so oil laden. read more