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Burma Bistro in Santa Clara

4.3 (199) 2135 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, United States

Categories

Burmese restaurant
Asian restaurant
Bistro
Meal delivery
Takeout restaurant
Restaurant
Southeast Asian restaurant

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Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-372-5422
Site: https://burmabistro.net/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–2 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–2 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

199 Reviews for Burma Bistro 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-16 21:42:13

The mohinga was delicious! the fiery lemon lamb was fiery but lacking lemon and flavor underwhelmed. quick efficient service. want to come back for the tea leaf salad!

Review №2

2023-04-14 02:00:36

Great food! I did take out, but it was a pretty little restaurant inside with beautiful large photos of Burma, so pretty. Temples, beaches. Nice vibe. Im vegetarian and got the palata and dip, tea leaf salad, and fiery tofu with vegetables. It was all delicious and good value. Recommended.

Review №3

2023-08-13 02:05:56

Nice people. Rainbow salad comes unexpectedly with hot yellow wheat noodles and rice. Too many carbs, not enough vegetables. Posting the menu because they dont have a website and they said Google Maps menu is incorrect.

Review №4

2022-12-11 02:37:18

Great little restaurant. Wasnt busy on a Thursday night. The food was great. Mo Hin Ga soup was very flavorful. Fiery Chicken with tofu and Burmese Beef stew were very good. The green beans were very tender. Overall we enjoyed our meal and will come back for more. Not to mention the staff were very nice.

Review №5

2023-05-06 04:19:41

Tasty authentic Burmese food in a humble setting. I had their veggie fried rice tasted delicious. Ordered the opo fritter for the starters that was too oily for my liking.

Review №6

2022-11-21 04:23:54

We went on a Saturday afternoon. Not so busy.We ordered the Mango tofu and Basil Chicken. Tofu dish was good. We also ordered Young coconut water and Falooda as the dessert. Loved it.

Review №7

2023-09-23 04:27:43

Amazing food. Love the mango salad (my go to).

Review №8

2022-07-22 19:08:02

This cozy little place packs a tasteful punch. Its not my first time trying Burmese food but the last time I did it was eons ago. The food here definitely brought back memories. Their menu is elaborate and you will be tempted to try all their dishes but you mustnt miss their tea lead salad. Its crunchy, savory and filling! We also tried their mango tofu and sour leaf bamboo shrimp which paired beautifully with coconut rice. Loved the food here!

Review №9

2023-03-16 06:40:51

Came here with a group of friends for dinner on Friday. There wasnt a lot of people although I saw takeout was popular. We were greeted right when we came in and told to pick any table. The store itself is small/narrow, and there was one loud customer whose voice echoed off the walls. I tried not to listen to him but the owners of the restaurant handled his... questionable... topics with class, so kudos to them.We got a leaf salad for appetizer, and it was the best tea leaf salad I have tried in the Bay Area so far. The tea leaf paste was enough to evenly coat the rest of the salad. There was a nice balance of nuts and fiber, compared to Burma Superstar which has way too many nuts and seeds. Although its tomatoes and lettuce, it was enough for all of us to try, and I think it could be somewhat filling on its own.My friends got the chicken curry noodles, sesame chicken, and I got the Shan spicy stir-fried noodles. My friends liked their dishes. My noodles were sooo addicting. There was a jar of dried chili on the table, but I felt that it was spicy enough for me. I didnt even mix the lemon nor nuts in because I felt like the flavor on its own was already good. The portion was huge, and it lasted me over two meals.If you pay in cash, you get a free falooda dessert. It reminds me of Vietnamese chè. It had rose-flavored milk with jellies and flan. It was sweet but refreshing. The four of us shared one and it was enough.Overall this is a very solid spot for Burmese food. I will definitely come back and eat those delicious noodles again!

Review №10

2023-10-13 03:24:36

We came here on Thursday evening. Got immediate seating and very nice service. We ordered tea leaf salad, fiery tofu with vegetables, spicy basil chicken and coconut rice.Everything was delicious. We recommend you try it.

Review №11

2018-09-05 03:56:30

I love Burma Bistro! I live in San Francisco but come to the South Bay often and this place lives upto the good Burmese restaurants in SF while being half the price.We got:1) Tea leaf salad - they use more cabbage than lettuce but it’s good.2) Fiery tofu with chicken - delicious except the tofu is soft.3) Chicken curry with palatha - great flavor in the curry.4) Vegetarian noodle stir fry - was sweet so my friend didn’t enjoy it.The only reason this isn’t a 5 star is because the tofu this place uses is not firm as compared to other Burmese restaurants.Pro tip - Spicy here means LEGIT spicy, be careful. Might burn your mouth.

Review №12

2019-08-17 06:55:54

The food was packed with flavour and the flavors were interesting and varied. We ordered the tea leaf salad, fish noodle soup, shrimp dishes and calamari appetizer; none of them were disappointing.There is limited seating and it got quite busy around 7 45 on a Friday night, so make sure to make reservations in advance or call ahead to see if there is space.The service was good. They offered recomendations towards our dishes and treated us with friendliness.

Review №13

2021-09-14 07:09:47

Burma Bistro is a cozy little mom-and-pop shop, tucked away in an unassuming Santa Clara strip mall. Their menu is pretty expansive, but if it’s your first time, the staff is excellent about recommending a few “National Dishes” to try out, and they don’t disappoint.For starters, we had the Palata and Dip, which is like Indian naan or Chinese scallion pancakes. It’s crispy, flaky, chewy, and savory. The dip tasted strangely like corn chowder, but was in fact a chicken curry. And it was freaking delicious. I’m happy to report that after a few bites, I told everyone else in the table that I wouldn’t be sharing.Of course at a Burmese place, you’ll have to try the Tea Leaf Salad. Tea Leaf Salad is awesomely nutty, funky, and refreshing. Translating it to the American palate, it’s most similar to a kind of slaw, but it’s much more savory and flavorful and stands well on its own.Another great dish is the Moh Hin Ga, which is like a vermicelli noodle soup. I probably couldn’t even count the number of ingredients in this dish, but the flavors combine really well to make a really satisfying, hearty soup.

Review №14

2021-08-17 21:10:27

First time trying Burmese 🇲🇲 cuisine and I am utterly impressed. There’s a huge range of fish, chicken, beef, lamb, and goat dishes that are packed with spice and flavour.I tried:• the Mohinga - a rice noodle and fish soup; the unofficial national dish of Myanmar• Mint Chicken - delightfully spicy• Palata with coconut chicken curryThe Mohinga was definitely the standout dish with an impressive depth of flavour. It was very filling. I wish I had a second stomach to eat all of the mint chicken.

Review №15

2021-10-23 17:59:21

First time having Burmese food. Was planning to hit the pho house in the same plaza but Burma Bistro looked enticing.TLDRFirst time here, food is legit, look at pictures from your favorite find me food app for pictures to get a better idea of what you may be interested in.Not too busy on a Friday night, we were seated fairly quickly and staff were friendly and patient with us as they tended to the multiple delivery drivers coming to pick up ordersYellow Tofu / Yellow Pea FrittersThe physical menu lists it as yellow Tofu but the online ordering menu lists it as yellow pea. Regardless, this was a nice starter, the home made chili sauce pairs very nicely with the crispy but light yellow rectangles. The inside strikes me as more of yellow pea than a tofu so some clarification is necessary but not that important. These were good, I would recommend them, and would order them again.Chicken Dan Bawk (boneless)This dish was quite nice! Aromatic rice accented with yellow raisins, cashews, a perhaps fried shallots I think. Chicken was thigh meat and was cooked perfectly.Veggie CurryAssorted veggies and lentils in a light and thin curry sauce. Would have liked a sprinkle of some kosher salt to bring out the curry a little more but overall it provided nicely cooked veggies to a protein and starch rich meal.Ginger lemonadeI never would have imagined a hint of ginger would elevate a simple glass of lemonade to another level. This works and it works amazingly well. The ginger provided a nice spicy refreshing after taste from the usual lemonade everyone is used to. Could have used a touch more sweetness in my opinion but the ginger was perfect.

Review №16

2021-12-18 21:12:43

We came here for Friday dinner and it was not as busy but the dishes were very nicely done. We had the coconut chicken noodle soup, tea leaf salad and daal Goat stew. All dishes were good but the Daal goat stew was the most authentic dish and delicious mutton preparation I had in Bay Area in an East Indian style. Service was good. Will definitely a place to repeat.

Review №17

2023-06-24 03:06:10

They fry all their food in the same oil, tofu tastes meaty. Veg food is not really vegetarian. Food quality is average.Edit for the replyI got up and left the entire dish and told the server that food smells bad. You didnt bother to do anything about it and now trying to defend this horrible tofu dish when I posted a bad review. You werent bothered to see why a person paying 30$ left the entire food on table and leave without taking it out.

Review №18

2022-07-27 06:39:15

First time I tried this place was 5 years ago and I came back recently a couple of times. It is just as good as I remember it, the quality is still the same as prepandemic. I would highly recommend their tea leaf salad, mohinga, and coconut chicken noodle soup.

Review №19

2017-10-22 22:05:15

Delicious Burmese food, better than our normal restaurant Kyusu. Two must haves: Tea Leaf Salad (more crunchy here) and Fish Soup Noodle. Skip the Opo Fritters, go for the Vegetable Samosas. Service is friendly and fast. Ambiance is of a small dated restaurant, you get lower prices for that.

Review №20

2023-06-03 18:52:48

The food was delicious! Came with a larger group celebrating a retirement. Tea leaf salad is great! So is the coconut chicken noodle soup and the spicy tofu! Everything we ate was delicious, but those are the items I remember most.

Review №21

2023-11-27 04:02:38

The Tea Leaf salad is one of our favorites. Everything weve tried has been good and well go back to try more.

Review №22

2019-06-13 15:21:52

Delicious, authentic Burmese cuisine with several veggie options and available modifications for vegetarians/vegans. The mango juice and young coconut juice is incredible. Super fast service!

Review №23

2021-08-11 00:34:56

This place was excellent!! We ordered the garlic eggplant dish (the eggplant was not over cooked or soggy), the beef tendon soup (broth was hearty but not too rich, pieces of beef were so tender and the tendon was perfectly bouncy), the tea leaf salad (wonderful combination of crunchy textures and balanced flavor), and the samosas (very fresh and came with a nice sweet and sour chili sauce). Service was quick and the woman waiting us was very kind and easy to communicate with. She seemed very happy to have guests that like tendons lol. I recommend this place 100%!

Review №24

2022-03-14 16:46:19

We ordered the Burmese vegetarian fried rice and fiery tofu. Fried rice tasted nice. The tofu was a little saltier for my taste. It also had beans and red bell pepper which tasted really nice.

Review №25

2023-01-16 06:38:51

Very friendly staff! The spicy Shan Noodle Stir fry was very savory, with little bits of sweetness and kick of spice. The noodles were cooked well but still had a chewiness left. Its one of those dishes that you cant stop eating until its finished.Overall the dish is not that spicy, but towards the end I bit into either a pepper or a concentrate of sauce and my entire mouth was on fire. This was the only thing that detracted from the experience.

Review №26

2023-03-15 16:13:40

Delicious & fresh food at this little and cozy place. Had a good family dinner.

Review №27

2020-12-28 08:16:44

Giving them four stars for the spicy crispy Burmese chicken alone. The chicken and coconut noodle soup was simply ok. Place is halal. Portion sizes were medium.Wish they served complimentary palata or sticky rice. One needs to purchase it separately.The soups need to be assembled. They give all the ingredients separately. Worth trying once atleast.

Review №28

2023-06-24 05:50:47

This place is a recent favorite for my family! We love the basil chicken, Chicken Dan Bawk, Eggplant Shrimp and mint chicken. Paratha is nice too.They list gluten free items on their menu which is huge for family member with allergy.Highly recommend this place!

Review №29

2023-09-02 05:06:22

Very good food! Authentic and tasty food. I’d recommend their samosa soup, salad and tofu tower. Would definitely go again.

Review №30

2019-02-10 03:36:08

Really great little spot. The food was flavorful and unique. I have never had Burmese food before so it was a great exploring experience. There was a little bit of spice but it wasnt so hot you couldnt enjoy it. I even heard the waiter ask someone if it was okay to have jalapenos in their food. Very courteous of them to ask. My waiter wasnt super friendly but the service was fast and the food was great.

Review №31

2016-09-19 02:38:00

The tea leaf salad is amazing! Very friendly staff. We had the combo noodle salad and the mango shrimp which were both delicious. The crispy chicken wasnt my favorite...

Review №32

2023-06-02 23:50:06

Had the special fish noodle soup. One of the best and tasty soups in recent memory. Great prices. All of my lunch bunch enjoyed their entries also with the tea salad being the other standout. Highly recommended

Review №33

2023-09-25 10:54:56

Food was incredibly bad. Ive had food at quite a few burmese resturants, and this was by far the worst I had. The gravy was sticky and felt weird. The only dish I can recommend is their Mango salad.

Review №34

2021-03-29 05:54:28

My favorite halal option! I called and placed an order through the phone, but they are also on Grubhub.They dont let anyone inside: theres a table right at the door where someone will help you. It was a Friday at 7pm and there was no line. Right when we went to pick our food up, maybe 2-3 people lined up behind us. Theres always lots of parking.The staff is so accommodating and sweet! The owner is always really friendly and will help you navigate the menu and make recommendations if you need help. You cant go wrong with their garlic noodles with chicken and chicken palata dip.

Review №35

2017-10-18 07:41:23

Great place for awesome food. This was the first time i tried Burmese food and being an Indian, i felt the spices were quite similar . Do try the sweet chilled coconut water with a milky interior, It was refreshing !

Review №36

2023-08-30 03:32:30

Happy with the service but the food was quite disappointing. Ordered chicken noodle soup and chicken danbauk. Both tasted bland. Rice dish was oily and watery. Will not come again.

Review №37

2023-08-11 09:09:56

The affordability and consistent flavors make this restaurant a standout choice, perfect for those seeking a delicious meal thats both budget-friendly and delightful, ensuring a positive and memorable visit.

Review №38

2018-03-11 21:07:16

Very good home-made Burmese food. I especially like their noodle salads (Nan gyi thoke, Nan byar thoke) - its something unique to Burma so make sure to give it a try! Burmese food can be a bit greasy in general but the dishes here are very flavorful.I also had the sour leaves with shrimps, which usually are my favorite Burmese dish. It was good, but a bit too oily and not sour enough for my preference.

Review №39

2022-12-14 02:56:47

They have perfect dishs. Also, the atmosphere and service are great.

Review №40

2023-09-08 03:40:02

There are no bad menu items. No joke — you could literally order anything and have a good meal. Good prices too

Review №41

2021-09-23 01:56:56

Just ate there for the first time tonight, absolutely loved it. Veggie samosas for an appetizer, the tea leaf salad for an entree. Everything was delicious. Table service was terrific.

Review №42

2022-04-14 19:34:01

This is a very busy lunch spot. Food is excellent and the service was great. A definite must!

Review №43

2022-12-29 19:01:58

We went in for dinner yesterday with family. The place is kid friendly and the owners provided great service. We ordered a variety of items - Tea Leaf Salad, Beef Biryani, Garlic Noodles, Fried Rice and everything was delicious and served with love. I so much loved the garlic noodles that I ordered one to go if I had a late night craving (its holidays so entitled to overeat :-) )I would go back again and recommend the place to friends and family.

Review №44

2023-11-09 04:33:04

My friend and I were in the mood for something spicy and flavorful... and we found this gem! So glad we had lunch here.

Review №45

2021-09-25 14:53:12

Authentic Burmese cuisine by a family run restaurant. Don’t miss the tea leaf salad.

Review №46

2020-02-25 04:41:45

I love this place. It’s a small restaurant but the service is super fast and the food is amazing. They serve fresh coconut water which is really good. We’ve tried the chicken and shrimp Dan bawk, coconut chicken soup and palata with dip. All the items were absolutely delicious. The service at this place is so good too.

Review №47

2023-09-07 20:29:04

We have been going here since it first opened and have always loved the meals. We are big fans of Burma Superstar, so it was exciting to have a Burmese option closer to SJ. Tea Leaf salad is always a must get, but we always change up the main courses and share (tapas style) and everything has been delicious!

Review №48

2023-02-05 22:08:44

Omg this place serve’s delicious food. Try their fiery tofu and mango tofu stir fry. The coconut rice is to die for. Also Hugh recommend their tea leaf salad. So many vegetarian and vegan options make this place for everyone. The service is fantastic and the people who work there always makes you feel welcoming.

Review №49

2022-11-26 02:37:13

My favorite Burmese restaurant in Santa Clara. It’s small and cozy, food is delicious and always comes out in a timely matter. Paid in cash and they surprised me with a complimentary dessert. 100% recommended their tea tree leaf salad, mango chicken and coconut rice.

Review №50

2023-01-07 05:58:16

The fish soup is Delicious. The staff is very friendly and Attentive. Truly have a great time, Each time I visit. I love the fish soup but maybe one of these days, Ill try the other dishes.

Review №51

2023-05-21 05:04:07

Signature tea leaf salad loved it!! Must have .

Review №52

2023-01-29 04:21:21

Really good food, big portion sizes. Lots of vegetarian options. They seem to be family run, and the service can be slow at times. But the food and friendliness makes up for any slow service!

Review №53

2023-05-07 06:33:04

Sesame Beef and Palat are very, very good. Samosa soup is delicious as well. Service is prompt and courteous.

Review №54

2019-11-23 01:39:16

Very good food . Enough space for parking. It is a small restaurant, maximum 30 people can sit. But food is amazing.

Review №55

2021-06-30 03:41:50

Fantastic food! We walked in just before kitchen closed at 8:30, and had a pleasant dinner.Personally, we had already decided what we wanted to eat before we sat down, but we noticed that the host was very accommodating and explaining dishes and helping out with options to others.One of our party didn’t like the egg okra curry, but this seems more like a possibility of an odd person not liking a particular flavor, given that the entrees here actually have distinct flavors unlike other places where you’re generally eating the same three sauces with various ingredients.

Review №56

2020-03-03 06:22:29

Was a decent experience overall, the waiter took our order but brought me the wrong dish at first. Upon bringing up the error, they prepared the correct item quite quickly.

Review №57

2022-07-06 04:43:34

Nice family style Burmese restaurant, I dont think vegetarian food is the specialty but I liked the tea leaf salad and mango salad. The vegetation curry werent to my taste, I heard the garlic noodles tasted good.

Review №58

2021-06-12 05:49:55

Goat biryani: this was a perfect dish. Goat meat was so tender and flavorful. Everything else on the dish, rice, raisin, cashew, chili flakes all paired perfectly with the goat.Tea leaf salad was decent. I personally didnt like the palatha even though the coconut chicken dip was really amazing. Samosa would be a better appetizer.The place was small and cozy and the staff were very friendly, but was not super clean or polished. Dont recommend for a first date.

Review №59

2023-09-02 05:07:10

Good food. Liked overall everything we ordered

Review №60

2020-09-22 23:33:16

Ordered for a take out. Samosa soup was too good, must try here, flavorful and tasty. Samosa and other crunchy ingredients were carefully packed separately to not lose the crunch. Also, ordered other famous dishes tea leaf salad and mango chicken, which are fail-proof. Great service, order was ready on time.

Review №61

2023-06-04 03:21:48

Great little hole! Complex flavors in a no frills package, from a really sweet family owned restaurant.

Review №62

2023-02-24 06:12:04

The best service in San Jose.Authentic Burmese food, prepared and served by the most polite people of Burmese origin. Try their Khau Suey.Quick service. Reasonably priced.

Review №63

2019-11-09 20:45:05

This restaurant has one of the best tea leaf salads in South Bay. The portion size is big too, and I was hardly able to eat anything else after eating half the salad.We also ordered the fish noodle soup. It comes with rice noodles and the flavors blend well.Also highly recommend the Burmese iced tea!For the area,the prices are good too.

Review №64

2018-11-03 09:11:20

Wonderful place for Burmese food! Came here with a group of four and were seated and served immediately!We shared a variety of items. Tea leaf salad was great and they mix it for you! We got the garlic noodle -- a must get for any Burmese place -- and they did it well! We also shared a fried rice, which I recommend most highly. So flavorful and well done that I wished we had ordered more!

Review №65

2023-01-29 02:21:40

Decent drink and price. Good tea leaf salad. But the main dish chicken is mediocre at its best.

Review №66

2019-04-01 15:38:31

This place is a hidden gem. The food is nice and the service is fast.We ordered palata curry, samosa soup and tofu mango with veggies and all of them were good.The only reason I did not give 5 stars is that the mango tofu dish could do with less sweetness and more spice.We plan to try the non vegetarian dishes next time and hopefully will update the rating to the best.

Review №67

2021-03-15 14:55:16

Taste the difference! really good food on takeout experience! thanks, will visit this underrated place more oftenedit dishes tried:spicy crispy chicken w. ricegarlic noodles (lives up to its name if you love garlic)beef palata

Review №68

2019-05-19 04:42:48

We have been here for a few times. Every time we come here, no disappointment. Everything here is very delicious!! A staff told us to try their ginger salad next time instead of a tea leaf salad. I cant wait to try it!The appetizer was soooooo good! The pancake looking thing was perfect match with the chicken curry dipping sauce. Biryani was very tasty too! I want to go there every week if possible.

Review №69

2015-07-17 05:10:39

Only been there once so far, but as its right in the neighborhood Ill probably be back. The samosas were really good, the filling was very smooth and the crust just crunched perfectly with it. I also had the combo noodles salad which was nice but had a ton of cilantro so if youre not a fan be sure to ask them to leave it off.The menu is a little small, but it definitely has enough variety that I wont feel locked into eating the same thing over and over. I look forward to trying more of it.

Review №70

2023-10-08 19:53:40

One of the best in San Francisco Bay area. I earnestly recommend.

Review №71

2018-10-13 20:01:05

Excellent service, friendly, great parking and main courses, bit pricey, side dish samosa was too greasy

Review №72

2021-06-26 00:25:40

Came with the work guys for lunch. Very nice interior. Very affordable. We started with Palata and the coconut chicken curry sauce. The Palata was fresh and hot, but the sauce was bland and uninteresting. I followed that up with the Mo Hin Ga, which looked nothing like the photo in the menu. It was fairly tasteless and the rice noodles overcooked. My companions were split on their entrees. One had Chicken Potato and was unimpressed. Another had Spicy Chili Beef (which I sampled) which turned out to be the best dish of the day.

Review №73

2017-03-15 11:12:56

National dish soup and salad, cant remember the price, but I want to say no more than $15. Overall it was super good. Would definitely get this again.Tea Leaf Salad - great mix of flavors and textures. Definitely liked that they brought it for us un-mixed and mixed it in front of us. Tasted very fresh and yummy!Delicious!

Review №74

2017-03-18 17:14:51

Love it love it love it. Sparsely decorated small family owned and operated Burmese hut. The food, if you havent tried Burmese food yet is something like a blend of Thai, Chinese, and Indian foods. Its really good and they get busy, but its worth. A little bit pricey but ultimately a win. Pro tip tea leaf salad of course and chicken Kebat.

Review №75

2018-02-12 20:06:49

Friendly staff, they get to really know their regulars.The food is amazing, the curry was flavorful without drowning in spice, and the layered bread was amazing.I highly recommend for casual dining.Price was about 15 a plate at lunch.

Review №76

2019-01-27 15:14:31

This was my first experience with Burmese food, so I have only other cuisine to benchmark against, to be fair. The food was ok, but I found it rather bland. I had to add spice to boost the flavor. Service was good. This is a small and bare bones place, so the focus is on the food and company.

Review №77

2016-04-24 12:02:36

Cozy place run by friendly folks. Not much to say about the decor but the food was great! The tea salad was refreshing and unique, and chicken curry was thick and flavorful. Definitely worthwhile, especially if youre looking for something new to try.

Review №78

2016-09-27 19:19:03

Smallish place. Excellent food, very good service. The coconut chicken noodle soup is a go-to for me when Im feeling sick. My wife really likes their fish soup. The rest of the menu looks good but Im ashamed to admit that I havent tried it.

Review №79

2021-05-23 20:30:02

Polite lady serving delicious food. It was close to their closing time, the dishes were served promptly. I liked the taste of it all, samosa, spicy crispy chicken, mango chicken, lamb biryani, garlic noodles etc ! thank you.

Review №80

2018-12-04 02:09:53

A more upscale option in Yangon. Food is about 3x the price you can get at a cheaper restaurant, but you are paying for great service and atmosphere. Recommend going up to the second level (bartenders are awesome, ask them for a unique drink!). The tea leaf salad is delicious.Unique tip (did this with a local): If you want to a comfy place to relax with AC, free wifi and outlets, head to the second level booths during the day when its not crowded. Order a beer and tea leaf salad and enjoy some downtime.

Review №81

2018-07-01 04:29:15

Food tastes good. We had the tried and tested Tea leaf salad and Samosa soup. Ambience and service was good as well. Would definitely visit again and also recommend to a friend if interested in Burmese cuisine.

Review №82

2018-06-13 04:04:35

Great restaurant. Definitely one of the best authentic Burmese restaurants around. Service is quick and the staff is friendly. Ordered the Tea leaf salad which was so flavorful and true to its origin. Second up, chicken dan bawk which is a type of biryani but again very tasty. Ended up ordering Chicken bites as well, which wasnt as great as the other items but not bad. Overall a great experience and would be back.

Review №83

2020-02-21 01:23:18

This is great restaurant to try out Burmese cuisine and I am coming back in the future for more. A noteworthy point is that I didnt try the famous tea leaf salad in this visit though.The restaurant is small and there are around 8-10 tables. There are enough parking spots in the plaza in which the restaurant is located. On entry in a weekday evening, we were greeted with a smiling face and were promptly seated. We ordered three entree items of garlic noodle, chicken dan bauk (equivalent to burmese chicken biryani) and burma bistro sesame chicken. For people with preference towards spicy food at the level of South Indian (particularly Telugu cuisine) taste, medium level of spice may not be enough and probably a higher level of spice can be asked for. However, the most interesting dish was the Burmese biryani which I tried out for the first time. In essence, its distinctly dissimilar from the different biryanis from different regions of India. Specifically, this biryani contains cashew nuts and lots of raisins which make the dish a little bit on the spicy side. However, the rice grains of the biryani were quite as expected. Overall, this is a very interesting take on the biryani that I have tried so far.The garlic noodle tasted well, but not as good as the garlic noodles that I find in Indo-Chinese places such as Inchins bamboo garden. The sesame chicken pieces were crispy and well-cooked, but taste-wise this was nothing significant.Overall, I am definitely coming for trying out more dishes in the future.

Review №84

2017-02-19 04:38:56

Wow, just wow. You wouldnt expect much looking at it from the outside (or the inside either I guess); this place is amazing though. Incredibly good food that is prepare fresh and quickly, flavorful but not overwhelming; light and refreshing but very filling. The perfect hole in the wall for a date night, or a place for the family. Highly recommend the fried banana for dessert :)

Review №85

2020-01-01 01:46:42

This is a wonderful place close to where I live. We wanted to come here for a long time but managed it only now. Very tasty food, I like their samosa soup. They have a variety of vegetarian options. Would love to come back here anytime.

Review №86

2019-11-18 05:01:23

I had tea leaves salad and a chicken dish. I at first asked my girlfriend what the green sauce was and she told me they were tea leaves. But after I had it, there was literally no tea leaf flavor.. also it was such a waste to use plastic gloves to squeeze the lemon and mix the salad before the customers. As for the chicken, dont waste your money. You can do almost the same dish at home for a few bucks.

Review №87

2019-07-07 21:31:04

Great, tasty food with lots of vegetarian options. Tea leaf salad is always a great choice at Burmese restaurants. Note that if you have more than 9 people you have to split into two tables.

Review №88

2016-03-02 23:31:27

Good options to choose. Enormous vegetarian choices. The tea salad is the best. Potion size is slightly small but its cheap. Good and fast service. A must try if you have never tried Burmese food

Review №89

2018-01-31 01:03:01

Excellent place for a quick lunch. I got the tea leaf salad (which was great) and between 3 of us we got the chicken curry (delicious), mint chicken (spicy but delicious), and crispy spicy chicken (not so great). Ill be back to try some of the other chicken dishes and their take on biryani. Burmese food I feel is a nice mix of thai/malay and east indian (especially bengali) cuisine, and slowly becoming one of my favorite cuisines!

Review №90

2022-03-16 06:06:56

Food was average, friendly staff but the restaurant is EXTREMELY UNHYGIENIC. Dirty restroom and the Burmese tea was served in stinky glasses. Hoping that I don’t fall sick tomorrow.

Review №91

2018-03-22 18:37:39

My favorite restaurant in Santa Clara for a healthy, simple, vegetarian meal. And definitely our favorite among the Burmese and Thai restaurants weve tried in all of the South bay so far. We usually get the tea leaf salad and samosa salad; theyre super healthy and just about right for two. In a larger group (e.g., with parents) we have also tried their roti-prata and curries with rice, which were delicious also. Among the desserts, their falooda and banana pudding with ice cream are to die for. The owners wife bakes the banana pudding herself and it tastes great when eaten warm and fresh with ice cream. Considering their convenient location, ample seating with no wait-time, plentiful parking, reasonable prices, quality of food, and outstanding staff and service, we intend to continue to be loyal to them when looking for a healthy Burmese/Thai meal. The Indian grocery store in the neighboring plaza adds to the charm of visiting them.

Review №92

2018-03-31 20:35:24

Every weekend we go this place for the Burmese tea leaf salad. I tried at rangoon ruby in Palo Alto for the first time and then searched for a nearby place to my house and I found Burma bistro. Got addicted to tea leaf salad at this place. I also recommend noodles which has mango, tofu and few more veggies. Samosa is not great at this place.Most important part : If you are really hungry and want the food to be served in 5-10min, this is the right place.

Review №93

2017-02-09 05:32:53

This place is easy to miss but thanks to L, she snapped pics and told me what to look for! We met for happy hour and the place was pretty empty. It was nice and clean. And the staff is super helpful and friendly. I got the chicken taquitos, they were crispy with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. They were very good! I could have eaten other plate. I ordered the fish taco from the happy hour menu. OMG, must order and inhale! It was very good and not greasy!The server was so helpful to explain the menu and the food. What he suggested and his favorites. The buñuelo was so so good! Crispy, light, and yummy!

Review №94

2020-10-19 06:06:49

I never tried quote-unquote Burmese food before even though we always had an impression of Burma [now, Myanmar] in our literature and films because 70 years earlier, this place was just another place for work and pleasure for a lot of Indians. So as a starter, it pleased and reminded me as well, that food is one of the living proofs about old culture and practice. They have items like Pa[r]lata and Biryani. But, topping everything, I liked their vast range of noodles, and always ask them make extra spicy. And like the Vietnamese joints, never forget to start the course with hot soups.

Review №95

2021-11-06 07:12:39

Yellow tofu fritters, tea leaf salad and okra egg curry were all pretty good. Service was quick and food came out quickly.

Review №96

2018-05-20 04:01:07

Although it’s a relatively small place, it’s perfect for a family/friend gathering. The food uses many spices and have very mild flavors. Also I highly recommend the fried banana and ice cream for dessert!

Review №97

2018-09-15 13:16:51

The place is highly rated and hence we went there.Its a relatively small place with very limited seating area. The ambience is ok.The food tasted ok. Found the tofu with veggies (forgot the dish name) a bit sweeter.

Review №98

2019-04-23 00:06:31

Good vegetarian options Had vegetarian tea leaf salad, vegetarian plata dip & shan noodle fry tofu. It is not as good as Mandalay in San Francisco. Convenient to San Jose airport. Great service. Parking in the shopping center.

Review №99

2019-01-08 22:07:56

This restaurant is one of the best in Sunnyvale !

Review №100

2018-04-04 04:40:16

This place is very small. Food is very bad. Especially fried rice, rice is so wet and damp. Garlic noodles are ok. Their iced tea is frickin too sweet. Price is OKAY. Food is ready pretty quick.

Review №101

2016-06-26 02:18:56

The people here are really nice. Always gotta get the Tea Leaf Salad. My bf enjoys the Beef Kabat very much. A little small, but flavor is great.

Review №102

2016-07-22 21:14:50

Loved the Thai leaf salad, and the tendon beef soup. Nice and friendly staff, quick service and left feeling satisfied. Ignore the Yelp snobs who say otherwise.

Review №103

2019-12-25 01:30:51

As vegetarians, Burmese is one of our go to’s and Burma Bistro never disappoints.Try their tea leaf salad, fiery tofu and a bunch of curries.Seating can be tight.

Review №104

2018-10-04 02:35:55

Really amazing Burmese food, friendly and fast service. Awesome vegetarian options. The rainbow salad is particularly good. Will definitely come again!

Review №105

2019-09-18 01:35:56

Unexpected find. The noodle dishes are very tasty and you can order them to be extra spicy. Come with a group so you can try out several authentic dishes.

Review №106

2022-09-03 07:49:30

Halal and tasty!

Review №107

2022-10-14 04:49:17

We always order the burmese fried rice with veggies. The staff is also very accommodating and sweet.

Review №108

2019-04-07 02:01:53

The tendons in the beef tendon soup (no. 24) were not cooked thoroughly enough so it was like chewing tennis shoes. The tofu fritter was ok but pricy for the $7 they charge.

Review №109

2018-05-22 21:00:17

We went there at 1.40pm on Tuesday to celebrate our in-laws 52nd marriage anniversary, the waiter there told us that they would be closing in 20 mins and cannot take any sit in orders. Only takeout is allowed???Don’t say restaurant closes at 2.00pm but can’t take any customers. Change the closing time to 1.30 in that case and takeout available only till 2.00pm or something like that. Pretty disappointed

Review №110

2016-06-24 20:09:01

Over priced and under served for the amount they give you. The biryani is not the best. Ive had really really good biryani And for $16, I couldve gotten a whole lot more elsewhere. The waitress was cute tho! Lol

Review №111

2021-09-29 05:08:54

Like the beef tendon soup, tea salad and the ice cream float. Fiery lamb was too greasy. Chicken was dry and flavorless.

Review №112

2017-06-29 04:37:51

Good food, reasonable price, polite and friendly service

Review №113

2016-02-08 07:18:44

Excellent food with a lot of options on the menu. The samosa soup and lamb curry were especially great. The wait staff was very friendly as well.

Review №114

2020-07-20 02:21:53

Good food. Good portions. Few times consistency was off but overall we like it. Mango chicken is the best so far.

Review №115

2016-04-10 21:08:23

I tried tea leaf salad and sesame beef both were tasty. Portions are large and price is reasonable. Service is friendly and welcoming.

Review №116

2016-09-12 16:57:35

A most amazing place, TEA LEAF SALAD is simply sublime. And bring a fan of Thai Iced Tea, I had Burmese Iced Tea and is delicious. HIGHLY recommended!

Review №117

2016-12-09 14:18:25

I love this Restaurant. OMG. I left San Jose and because their restaurant is so good, I was looking for a Burmese Restaurant everywhere in my city hoping I would get a chance to taste some of their delicacies. But luck wasnt on my side until about a week ago, the taste of their food is still in my head right now as Im writing this. Lol

Review №118

2019-04-30 21:20:19

Thanks for the honesty in your food and simply delicious. The owner is so humble she always is very soft spoken. Thanks for the simple tilapia curry.

Review №119

2015-11-23 06:32:07

Amazing food with really good vegetairan options. The coconut water was not so great and should be avoided. Everything else that we tried was really tasty.

Review №120

2017-03-15 21:48:48

Delicious Burmese food served by a very friendly staff

Review №121

2022-07-20 21:05:58

Very good menu selection, attentive service, flavorful preparation. Easy parking makes it desirable.

Review №122

2019-05-01 14:50:40

Had an eary dinner here the other night. Service was prompt, Restaurant clean.Food was delicious. Prices and portions good.I would eat here again.

Review №123

2017-08-27 18:21:44

Was here for dinner on a Friday. Food was good, and location is very convenient. But one thing that bothered me a lot was how noisy this place is. It almost felt like a cafeteria. Perhaps its just too crowded...

Review №124

2017-10-23 04:25:50

Food was tasty, we had vegetarian dishes here. However service was very slow as there were a lot of customers but only two servers to take orders and serve food.

Review №125

2022-05-04 14:37:12

Great flavors. Samosa soup is fantastic. Will definitely visit again.

Review №126

2019-12-13 22:17:03

Small restaurant, but great food! Can get loud, but its because everyone is having a good time and enjoying life. Definitely worth a visit ^_^

Review №127

2022-02-12 08:16:09

Great food, fast and friendly service. We had a wonderful experience and look forward to coming again soon!

Review №128

2016-06-14 18:41:41

Visited this place with my office team. They accepted our reservation. The service was on time. We customized many things for vegetarian and they were accommodating. The service was good.

Review №129

2023-03-21 06:48:26

Tasty food and very friendly staff. Should definitely visit 😍

Review №130

2020-01-09 19:07:51

Delicious! I loved the spices!

Review №131

2019-03-10 05:45:14

Good place to enjoy Burmese cuisine. Staff is very friendly. Ample parking. Loved their samosa salad and palata.

Review №132

2019-06-06 01:50:33

Nice Burmese place. Vegetarian Curry with Palatha is a complete meal. And Samosa soup is good too.

Review №133

2018-07-16 04:20:10

We ordered the garlic noodles and the chicken biryani, neither of which we really enjoyed. The service seemed really rushed as well.

Review №134

2019-12-02 04:56:31

Small restaurant with lots of options and wide variety of veggie and meat combinations. Ambience is really good and the area is well maintained.

Review №135

2018-04-13 02:35:35

Food is decent, service is slow. Low on atmosphere. I go back if somebody wanted to, but it wouldnt be my first choice.

Review №136

2019-01-03 05:03:20

Good was great!Service was OK.Place is small.Prices are good.Will come back and try other dishes.

Review №137

2019-06-13 18:30:28

Really good food, with a slightly different taste from the Thai flavor people may be more accustomed to.

Review №138

2018-05-02 04:31:25

Pleasant surprise! Food is amazing. Location is a bit small and may be crowded during lunch.

Review №139

2023-08-19 02:47:16

Surprise delight

Review №140

2019-09-22 20:56:34

They said they closed at 2pm but they didnt let us in when we arrived at 1:48. If you or your kitchen staff want to leave at 2, dont say you close at 2, say 1:30 instead. Not coming back anymore.

Review №141

2015-08-26 23:11:23

Excellent food choices and quality of food along with great service. Whether you are a vegetarian or meat lover who wants to eat Burmese food - this is a must try place.

Review №142

2016-11-30 21:19:11

Pretty good food. Took off a star because the service was very slow. Seemed like it was a family running it.

Review №143

2019-06-22 23:51:19

Good and delicious Burma food with large plate. A lot of meat as well. Nice!

Review №144

2016-06-07 17:04:53

Authentic Burmese food, reasonably priced, and with friendly service. Recommended to me by my vegetarian friends.

Review №145

2017-01-05 18:10:30

Tried tea leaf salad for the first time. It was tasty. Service was good as well.

Review №146

2016-08-04 15:24:36

If u like spicy ask for it... coz normally their food is mildly spiced.. try gat and lamb dishes

Review №147

2016-06-19 22:04:58

Weve ordered in (through Door Dash). We have never been disappointed. Will visit the restaurant soon!

Review №148

2020-01-14 22:36:01

Service was ok got coconut water it tasted old and oily the drinking glass has a lipstick mark and it was dirty but the food was all right

Review №149

2018-07-25 02:05:20

Worst service. I have sitting for more than 10 minutes and no one came to the table. It was not even busy only two tables was occupied. I was hungry and it was pathetic. I just left after leaving this comment.

Review №150

2017-12-08 15:53:18

Noisy as hell the food is nothing to talk about much better have a good Thai food. This is a waste if lunch time.

Review №151

2019-01-30 04:19:09

Loved the food. Spice levels were pretty good. The flavors were delicious.

Review №152

2015-11-30 00:33:07

Their tea leaf salad is amazing. Also, they can customize anything to be vegetarian.

Review №153

2017-04-28 04:01:02

Nice food Atho and mongia.

Review №154

2021-09-14 02:33:35

The shrimp curry was wonderful, and the service was great. Lots of parking available

Review №155

2023-09-27 07:42:22

Very friendly service!

Review №156

2016-06-21 07:33:06

Love this place. Food is very delicious and price is really reasonable. Kudos to the owner Stevens!

Review №157

2019-05-26 19:23:16

The food was delicious. The restaurant is very old and their bathroom is not really pleasant.

Review №158

2017-07-08 22:02:52

I ordered through Doordash, the food has amazing flavors and is delicious. Goes on my list of favorots!!

Review №159

2017-10-17 18:06:00

Small restaurant with great food! The tea leaf salad was excellent.

Review №160

2018-07-31 18:34:40

Good food, traditional dishes. I cant comment on authenticity, but doesnt seems overly Americanized.

Review №161

2022-06-12 20:50:39

Excellent food, waitstaff was very helpful and friendly

Review №162

2019-04-03 04:22:44

Great food at a very reasonable price. Loved the tea salad.

Review №163

2022-12-27 05:15:32

Great food service and cost. Thanks

Review №164

2017-07-19 02:28:09

Tea,leaf salad was good but take out the toasted lentils.

Review №165

2019-12-18 05:13:53

Salads and appetizers were good. Entree taste can be better

Review №166

2017-06-20 16:01:38

Amazing food that is well priced! Doesnt ever disappoint!

Review №167

2018-07-08 16:16:15

Love the food here. Small restaurant, but awesome service.

Review №168

2017-08-12 04:22:54

Great food at good prices, enjoyed the tea leaf salad

Review №169

2019-01-21 20:54:25

Good service. Average tasting food. Nothing special about place.

Review №170

2017-12-11 19:15:12

Great food and reasonable pricing. Many options for vegetarians as well

Review №171

2017-01-17 04:49:00

Nice food... Great service.. Try the tea leaf salad...

Review №172

2022-06-02 03:44:00

Best coconut noodle soup in Bay Area

Review №173

2019-08-03 04:17:35

Very good food. Make sure you try the Faluda too!

Review №174

2018-12-06 22:27:09

Great food! Get the fermented tea leaf salad.

Review №175

2017-07-15 05:40:18

Its OK but nothing stands out. Id go back there for the tea leaf salad because its hard to find, but wasnt excited about the rest.

Review №176

2017-04-14 04:06:33

Food is not like what you get in Burma but its delicious and prepared well.

Review №177

2017-01-20 04:29:28

Amazing food. Worst service ever. Still super crowded.

Review №178

2016-10-03 19:06:19

Really good Burmese food and an excellent Tea Leaf Salad!

Review №179

2019-10-21 03:28:39

Awful delivery time. Took them 90 min+ to get me a salad and coconut.

Review №180

2017-07-04 16:06:42

The food was delicious and the price was really good.

Review №181

2021-05-20 03:04:04

Extremely bad food quality, it has just gotten worse with time

Review №182

2019-01-01 22:18:05

Pretty good Burmese food, falooda is my favorite.

Review №183

2021-10-27 04:12:38

Food is great. Halal as well!

Review №184

2023-04-15 03:26:24

Really enjoyed the food.

Review №185

2019-09-09 04:58:05

Try the Burmese tea with anything. The Burmese biryani is yummy!

Review №186

2018-06-01 05:19:42

Excellent food, very creative. We will be coming back.

Review №187

2016-12-16 15:06:29

Love the fish noodle soup, everything else is just average

Review №188

2016-07-07 14:58:29

Below average food, everything we ordered was kind of bland

Review №189

2018-08-17 23:01:33

Good food. Not great ambiance. Too loud..

Review №190

2023-02-21 17:40:18

Good food, great service

Review №191

2017-11-07 02:29:20

Friendly service with fantastic authentic cuisine from Burma. Stop reading and go.

Review №192

2019-01-02 04:10:28

Great Burmese, lots of gluten-free and dairy free options

Review №193

2019-02-14 06:13:06

Good food. Enjoyed the samosa soup.

Review №194

2018-07-27 01:59:15

Nice restaurant, a bit small so you might have to wait a bit for a table

Review №195

2016-08-23 03:08:53

Food that tastes great, at a price thats reasonable.

Review №196

2019-02-23 05:01:17

Turned us down even though we arrived within business hours saying kitchen is already closed.

Review №197

2021-07-09 20:42:30

Very poor customer service but good food

Review №198

2018-12-15 04:00:41

Delicious and interesting food. Could use a new coat of paint.

Review №199

2018-05-23 03:51:23

Really good Tea Leaf Salad and samosas!