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Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine in San Carlos

4.1 (199) 680 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070, United States

Categories

Burmese restaurant
Asian fusion restaurant
Asian restaurant
Southeast Asian restaurant

Location on the map

San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, US

Phone: +1 650-592-1852
Site: http://rangoonruby.com/

Opening hours

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

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Total reviews rating 4.1

199 Reviews for Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine 2024:

Review №1

2022-04-18 05:38:16

Went here for dinner and at 6, we were the only ones there. We ordered a lot of food - bowls of Jasmine rice, Mango Chicken, Garlic Noodles, Burmese Pad Thai, Yellow Tofu in Red Curry and ended with a Coconut Pudding.Mango Chicken was sweet - expected it to be tangy. The Pad Thai and Red Curry base were the same. The Banana Pudding however was interesting. We ordered it with vanilla ice cream and it was awesome. Will come back for more.

Review №2

2023-01-14 02:54:15

Small restaurant in downtown San Carlos. Ambiance is nice and the wait staff is friendly and attentive. Has online payment option. The food is good, the highlight of the meal was the Burmese Pad Thai and the mango sticky rice. Parking in downtown San Carlos can be tricky at times. Burmese iced tea is not the same as Thai iced tea, more like Indian chai tea.

Review №3

2022-10-18 04:37:27

Rangoon Ruby is a bit of an anomaly. The interior exudes of something that pushes it to be higher end, but in a Western way while the food obviously is Burmese/Thai. Now thats okay... to be a fancy high-end Asian cuisine. Unfortunately, the quality of the food doesnt support it.The chicken comes in like flakes of cardboard. While the paratas were tasty, the lamb dip was simply washed out. The eggplant dish was surprisingly the saving grace. But again, one dish being tasty out of many simply doesnt live up to the caliber of the facade.If it wasnt for the kind waiter, I wouldve dropped the review to a 2-star. A bit disappointing and a bummer that they couldnt live up to the expected quality.

Review №4

2018-12-25 21:25:43

Went on a sunday, dinner for 2. It was really crowded, but staff were friendly and did their best. We ordered some sake that was pretty decent for like $35 a bottle. We had samosas and the tea leaf salad for appetizers. Both were really great, especially the salad. The fermented tea leaf is a distinct flavor, and paired with crunchy nuts and greens is a good combo. The spicy lamb and pork curry were definitely good but nothing crazy amazing. I also thought the rice was overcooked and clumpy. Overall very good experience, but would probably try different mains next time.

Review №5

2021-10-16 04:50:55

We got the garlic noodles- excellent. Lemongrass Chicken- excellent. Chicken Crispy- my son said was great. Jasmine rice was done perfectly! Can’t wait to explore more of their menu! Slightly pricey, but the portions & flavor make up for it!

Review №6

2023-08-21 00:15:01

If you are vegan/vegetarian stay away from this place!We went there on a Saturday evening. We were disappointed to see that the restaurant was understaffed. There was only one person working, and they were responsible for seating customers, taking orders, bringing out food, and doing the billing. The lady was doing her best and wait times were a bit longer. But every time we had to try hard to get her attention.Our party was a mix of vegetarians (for religious reasons) and vegans. We ordered the mix veg curry which was vegan. We get the dish and find a piece of red meat in it. How can a piece of meat just accidentally enter a dish that never had meat to begin with. Spoilt our whole evening and no amount of discount that they offered us can make up for seeing meat on your dinner plate. Stay away from this place!

Review №7

2023-07-02 09:02:33

Pro Tips:-DO NOT get the Garlic Noodles.-Bring friends who are willing to share so you can try several things.-Stick to the Jasmine Rice, anything else is excessive.-Dont open the bottle in the middle, it is not for free.-Better to go more than less spicy here(for all my spice lovers).Rangoon Ruby is a great place for dates, work luncheons, and just hanging out with friends. All of the plates can be arranged for individuals or to be shared family style.The chef measures the spice level such that it never overtakes the flavor of the dish. However, if you want to be in pain and sweating, even the highest level of spiciness will not do that for you.Definitely try the samosas and the tea leaf salad. Both are great starters and are executed perfectly.I highly recommend the Fiery Tofu and Vegetables for all my vegetarians out there. Every single element of the dish is balanced perfectly with zero faults.

Review №8

2019-04-09 06:24:09

This was my first time having Burmese and was bit excited. Started with freshly cut coconut with coconut water, it was bit ok not that good. Had Tea leaf salad & loved it, it tasted soo good . Service was very friendly. As this’s our first time here got no idea what to have and the lady who served our table was a great help to us. And then tried a Fish dish called Basil Chili Swai (if I’m not wrong) with a side of flavored coconut rice which was damn good. Ended up with Coconut pudding along with Pineapple ice cream. Over all the experience was amazing. Will definitely come back .......

Review №9

2022-07-16 21:33:25

Ordered this location for catering to the office and everyone absolutely loved the food. Beef and chicken were tender, walnut shrimp were large sized, garlic noodles was nice as well. Fiery tofu and vegetables (green beans) and garlic eggplant were extremely popular choices. A must have favorite for the office. Catering portions are definitely a little smaller than the claimed headcount, be prepared to order quite a bit extra compared to the claimed headcount.

Review №10

2023-12-05 20:09:33

I’m super disappointed.. first time I dined in two months ago and the service was lousy and the food was not good at all! The next time, I ordered for pick up and still disappointed and then today I ordered for take out again hoping that the food would be better as it is different dish but still super disappointed!! I’m just wasting my money! I wont ever ever order or dine here anymore!! Everything is just sooo bad!! ☹️

Review №11

2023-08-15 23:00:16

Were disappointed by the terribly greasy food. Unbelievably, the tea leaf salad was drenched in oil. Chicken curry and mixed vegetable were so ordinary with small portions for high priced menu items.We’ve had much tastier Burmese cuisine in smaller restaurants.Except for the nice hostess who was also doubling up as the only server, there’s nothing good to say.

Review №12

2018-06-27 03:19:25

This was such a wonderful place to discover. Tea leaf salad is a must to start with the fermented tea leaves. Fresh Coconut water adds the zing and the beer is great too. All the dishes were perfect in taste, spice and flavor. Shrimps, lambs, porks were all cooked to perfection with gravy. Try the kebat and add the sides of noodles. Parking maybe a challenge. The restaurant is spacious, well lit and airy with outside seating, and the staff is excellent.

Review №13

2018-03-06 07:22:17

Went here on a Sunday afternoon. It was my first time eating Burmese. I was not disappointed. I started off with the orange wheat beer and the samosa soup, which was a pleasant surprise for me since Ive never eaten samosas like that. We followed up with the chili basil lamb, lamb kebat and brown rice. Both entrees were flavorful and the lamb was succulent. The entrees couldve been a bit warmer when they were brought out. For this reason and that our server was a little cold in the beginning, Ive removed one-star from the rating. I wish the girl with the tattoos on her forearms and piercings remained our waitress. For dessert, we shared the sooji with coconut ice cream - and wow! That hit the spot (and I dont particularly care for coconut)!

Review №14

2019-06-29 23:18:58

Good tasting food but really wanted to have a better time there.First the food. It was delicious, and authentic in taste and feel for the most part. It made me feel like I was back on my trip to Myanmar.I really didnt enjoy the service there. Are individual server Katherine was good overall though I appreciate people checking back in to see how the food is after you drop it at the table which didnt happen. I was really needing a refill of water. No one offered that were refill of our alcoholic beverage. After multiple attempts of trying to flag down at least three staff I had to stand up and walk to the hostess station which was just feet away and interrupt the hostess who was talking to a table that was clearly her friends for many minutes. its a good thing that your friends enjoy coming to the restaurant that must mean the food is good. But please try to limit interactions with them so other customers can have your attention.The only other thing that Ill say is dont order the palata. The taste is spot-on, once again made me feel that I was at a streetside stall. While I recognize that cant charge the same they do in other countries the fact that this is $9 for the amount that you receive is disgraceful. Its fried bread with an unbelievable markup. when I saw it listed for $9 on the menu I assumed I was getting an ample serving.

Review №15

2019-07-08 04:04:23

We came here for dinner and ordered chicken kebat and a Rangoon chicken curry, both at a medium level spice, a palata, a side of coconut rice and Burmese-Indian rice as sides and sticky rice with ice cream as a dessert.The Chicken kebash was delicious and complex in flavors. The curry was a rich dish with melt-in-your-mouth chicken. The spicy ness level in general was mild but not hot, so I asked for more spice and they gave us a homemade chili that was really spicy but flavorful. Use carefully!We also ordered coconut rice and Burmese-Indian rice as sides to have a contrast with the chickens. The coconut rice was delicious, rich and sticky and went well with the dishes. The Burmese Indian rice on the other hand was dry tasted as almost as if it was reheated but the flavor was nice and strong. The palata was really really good! The sticky rice with ice cream was delicious and well made. The rice was at a perfect level of sweetness so it wasn’t overly sweet or overpowering the ice cream. The presentation was really nice and it was clear that the chef took their time to make a nice dish.The place was clean and tidy and it was a nice place overall with a simple decoration. I was surprised to see a piece of paper covering the table instead of a tablecloth tho. The food was served quickly and the servers refilled our water constantly!The service in general was just ok. There was one woman, (might be the owner or manager?) that went around asking for orders and how the food was. She was welcoming and warm and that made us feel valued and cared for. The rest of the staff was quite quiet, serious and even looked bored or sad.The prices are good but on the expensive end. The size of portions of the chicken dishes and the rice sides were big and the food was high quality, so it made us feel like we had a good value for the food. However, I do have to say that the palata was around $9-10 which was really too much.In general the food was delicious and I’d recommend this place to explore different flavors and dishes.Service 3/5Food 4/5Price 4/5Place 5/5

Review №16

2022-10-26 00:47:57

Flavors, textures and aromas. Beautiful restaurant. Bright and light food, feel good after eating here. Chicken and mango, Tea leaf salad, perfect to share.

Review №17

2020-09-13 00:01:12

We wanted to try something new and decided on this restaurant and we were not disappointed. The mango chicken was delicious and the eggplant curry was the best. If you’re feeling adventurous please give it a taste

Review №18

2022-06-08 02:33:18

I ordered Tea Leaf Salad and Burmese Pad Thai with tofu via DoorDash on June 7, 2022. I am so disappointed that I paid nearly $16 for no tea leaf Tea Leaf Salad (see photo) and the $17 Burmese Pad Thai with tofu (which tasted like it was from Traders Joes teriyaki tofu) really disappointed. No, I am angry. I was willing to overlook the extremely priced meal, but not having a key ingredient really infuriates me. Hence, this review. I will never order from here again.

Review №19

2023-06-04 04:13:57

This is a horrible restaurant. This restaurant is the worst place I have ever gone to in my life. I usually can withstand eating inedible foods but this restaurant made me spit out my food. The service was friendly and the ambiance is nice but the food genuinely sucks. The tofu is thick and very hard to chew. This fried rice tastes like theres a bottle of turmeric added in it. The noodles are sour. The rice is dry. They even made the water inedible. Never come here.

Review №20

2023-06-21 05:19:45

The rainbow salad was sour, as in old lemon sour, not the tamarind base youd expect. It was soupy, needed salt & more garlic/onion to balance the high acidity.The coconut curry chicken was oily, an orange thick oil that overpowered the sweet coconut milk. Although the meat was tender, it was bland.The lemongrass chicken, tasted more like a basil chicken, but it was better balanced in terms of soy (salt) & natural sweeness of the red peppers & earthiness of the broccoli.The sesame chicken was well made, as were the samosas we ordered.When your Senior Director & VP are in town, giving them an Asian Bay Area treat should be as easy as cake, but in this case it it was a 50/50 trial & error exercise.Ive been to your SF, Burlingame & Palo Alto establishments & the consistency was unfortunately not the winning factor in tonights dinner.

Review №21

2020-03-02 02:57:28

The food was pretty good, I had the Samosa Soup while my date ordered the Tea Leaf Salad. What blew us away was the dessert. The Oven Baked Sooji was so good it made us order seconds the following night through Uber Eats. The toasted poppy seeds on top give it a very unique texture.

Review №22

2022-08-12 04:35:46

It was my first time to eat Burmese food and it was quite good. Its sort of similar to Indian food but still a little different. I liked the curry lamb.

Review №23

2023-09-04 02:27:21

Delicious food! Love their coconut rice and tofu mango. Highly recommend if you are visiting San Carlos. 👍👍👍

Review №24

2022-04-09 01:55:36

Used to love the place but not anymore. Their samosas are still good but rest of the good quality and service quality went down.

Review №25

2021-08-03 18:15:34

In addition to finding a piece of METAL in the food, the guy working there claiming he is the “manager” seems to have an attitude problem..As we entered the restaurant, that same guy barely talked to us while looking at the computer screen.We ordered Lemongrass chicken and Burmese Pad Thai with chicken, food was good until I felt something hard between my teeth, it was a dark stiff piece if metal. I called the manager, again acting very busy on his computer screen and did not even turn his head towards us, eventually he came and took a picture of it and said that it is from the cleaning tools they use and asked if we wanted the food replaced. I was surprised that we were not given an apology or asked if it broke a tooth! I expressed my concern that we may find another one so we will not finish the food, the manager did not seem to care by any means and said we are all set! I asked if this has happened before, he said yes but not within a week’s time. I told him in a nice way that it can cause a big deal and a lot of harm so they must be careful, again he barely replied with ok thank you!I cannot tell if that guy was having a bad day or this is his normal attitude but it was very unprofessional and he clearly lacks customer service skills. I hope this attitude is addressed and such situations avoided in the future.

Review №26

2018-11-21 08:02:58

The food tastes great. I personally prefer this kind of cuisine to Thai food. The salty level is just perfect. Don’t forget to check out the huge fork! It was cool&fun to dine with those giant tools.

Review №27

2019-08-03 05:41:52

I ordered 2 palata’s from this place and it was supposed to come with curry chicken for my friend and vegetable curry for mine. Well instead of getting the chicken curry, they put sugar where the curry was supposed to be. Not sure what type of cheap arse joke this was, but I paid for curry chicken. I want my money back immediately. This is not only rude but unacceptable. If you’re not going to give people what they paid for then close the restaurant.

Review №28

2023-02-12 20:15:11

Worst restaurant I have ever ordered from. We ordered lunch for the office and all of us got sick. Spent over $100 on food that tasted horrible. Egg rolls were soggy. Garlic noodles were bland egg noodles with barely a trace of garlic. Sesame beef smelled like rotten socks and tasted nothing like beef? Lettuce cups served wilted rotten lettuce. And the finale was no napkins or utensils to be found. Never again!!!!

Review №29

2023-01-09 18:40:30

This is one of our go to pick up places in San Carlos and are never disappointed. Excellent and authentic flavors at a decent price. Vegetarian friendly and easy street parking. During the warmer months, its nice to sit outside for a meal and people watch. Pet friendly outside only sitting available.

Review №30

2022-07-21 22:39:09

Friendly service and good food! Would recommend the Nan Gyu Dok and Tea Leaf Salad.

Review №31

2023-11-24 20:48:05

The person who attends is very arrogant, he provides a bad service, when people enter the food podiums he makes a bad face and does not answer the questions of the people who pick up orders

Review №32

2018-10-30 04:56:29

Food was unexpectedly good....since we got spoiled in the city.....but this spot delivered the great taste of Burmese cuisine.

Review №33

2023-04-23 03:28:58

Fantastic food!! The best Burmese food Ive had outside Myanmar!! Reminded me of the magic that Burmese people do with their food! Plenty of vegan options which are absolutely delectable, unique and distinct!!

Review №34

2023-09-12 04:32:55

Leaves a lot to be desired.Used to have tasty cuisine and great service.A bit disappointed ☹️

Review №35

2022-06-06 15:39:54

We liked the food options. Ordered vegetarian and non vegetarian starters and main dishes. Didnt order any dessert though as we had desserts at fishermans wharf earlier. The tofu and the chicken preparations were good and so were the samosas. We ordered medium spicy but still it wasnt very spicy. Could have easily gone for the highest spicy version.

Review №36

2022-10-09 12:05:10

I have been to this place many times and the food is consistently tasty and good. I like the tea leaf salad and the fiery tofu dish. But the place gets a bit crowded especially during the weekend and the small place of the venue allows for very little moving room.

Review №37

2018-06-01 21:29:10

Wow. The tea leaf Salad! Ill stop there lol. Very fresh food and wonderful service 🤩🤩🤩

Review №38

2023-04-21 02:41:25

First time here and will never go back. Got a to go order and cant believe I paid $45 dollars for what I got... So disappointed. Such small portions and the food was way too salty. Go spend your hard earned money somewhere else!

Review №39

2018-04-01 16:00:14

Good Burmese food. The egg and okra masala was good. The oven baked sooji is worth trying.

Review №40

2021-10-19 21:30:36

Great food. The mixed veggie tofu curry was fantastic so is the tea leaf salad. The brown rice was a bit wet for my taste but hardly bothered me enough to ding with stars. Go here! Its small and delicious. Love supporting small business.

Review №41

2019-01-26 04:37:31

Great Burmese restaurant. Dishes are tasty and creative.

Review №42

2018-10-15 21:30:19

Selection of Burmese dishes is wonderful. Great presentation in pleasant location.

Review №43

2023-10-16 01:54:05

Didnt eat so cant rate anything except atmosphere...

Review №44

2023-02-04 01:46:23

I host a weekly event for ~100-150 students every week with a budget of $1k / week. I decided to go here and splurge, spending $1.4k for a single week. It was the least amount of food weve ever received for the most weve spent. I was aghast. The food is good, but Rangoon Ruby is far more expensive than I anticipated or publicly advertised. Its more like $$$ or $$$$ than $$.

Review №45

2021-12-28 08:50:27

Ihave very rarely given anything less than 3 stars here. But man, what a disaster this place was!! We went here for dinner on a Monday night. Place was moderately busy with a couple tables empty. Service was good and thats the only reason added a star to this rating. However the food was bad!!! mean bad is an understatement but dont want to sound rude so staying away from much worse words. Every thing was oily... Including tea leaf salad. Can you imagine it? Also it had too much lemon juice in it. It tasted sour instead of this beautiful blend of tastes itis supposed to be!Palata with Coconut chicken curry was okay. Because coconut chicken was okay but the palatas were again too oily.Then came the big mass of Garlic noodles with tofu which doubt had any garlic in it. Tofu pieces were 5-6 put just on the top of noodles, I dont think they were cooked together or had same sauce on it. And did mention it was too oily? Because it was! And did I mention its tastelessness... How can you serve a blob of overcooked noodles without any spices or herbs? How?And all this for over $50 ? Its too much! Iremember this place used to be so special and food was so good here! dont know what happened to it but it breaks my heart to see good restaurants serving such food. Maybe because they are sharing kitchen with some wings place and dickeys for UberEATS?

Review №46

2019-11-15 05:12:23

Nice ambiance. Food is decent. Good location.

Review №47

2022-01-12 21:17:47

Absolutely DISAPPOINTING experience.HORRIBLE FOOD QUALITY! Eggplant-Garlic curry we ordered was mushy and tasteless. Pratha with dipping sauce was liters leftovers served cold and stale. Tea leaf Salad had NO fermented tea leaf dressing.😰🤬SERVICE was rushed and disaster.WILL NEVER AGAIN return to this place.STAY AWAY and FIND BETTER BURMESE RESTAURANT to spend $$$$

Review №48

2019-03-04 22:20:27

I love love love this place. Just try their salads. Dont be basic, dont just limit yourself to the tea leaf salad (it is good.. but..) Try their rainbow noodle salad or mango salad. Or go for proper entries. Fiery Lamb is heavenly. The soups are amazing. Well complemeted by a good selection of Asian inspired cocktails and a small but quality selection of beers. Whats not to like? Wow.

Review №49

2022-03-01 05:36:14

I have eaten here many times, however this last time I felt the quality has come down, thus 3 star. I ordered Firy tofu and chicken. Both were just ok. They used to be much better. I also ordered coconut rice which was really good.

Review №50

2020-03-07 02:30:24

The food here is GREAT! Took my team here for lunch. Parked about 2 blocks away. Our server was one of those people who dont need to write notes - he nailed everything! Great memory. We would have gotten dessert, but we had no room at all. Even took some home. The food tasted so good and looked great.

Review №51

2019-02-11 06:42:44

Loved the Tea leaf salad. I also ordered a coconut juice which comes in the freshly cut coconut itself. You can scoop out the cream inside if you like. The service was decent. Its not a big place but there is room for 2 or 3 big groups. Not more than that. There is a public parking space near by but it can get little challenging in the peak hours. There is no parking lot of their own since it is located in the busy area of San Carlos. We had a group of 12 people and we had a great time there.

Review №52

2022-10-01 03:34:01

The service was really nice. But the food was mediocre and pricey, maybe I ordered the wrong thing. They have outdoor dining, which is a really nice vibe. But it gets cold at night and they dont have heaters.

Review №53

2023-06-09 22:11:09

Catfish chowder and walnut shrimp are my comfort food that I didn’t know I had 🍤🍜

Review №54

2016-12-30 15:06:26

I ate here on Christmas day, and it was worth the price. The Jasmine rice is probably the best rice I have ever tasted. I love the coconut scented items, and the whole restaurant has a nice elegant Thai atmosphere. The presentation of the food is beautiful, along with the food itself being extremely good.I ate some dishes, and had some coconut ice cream to wash down the meal. It was the best ice cream I have ever tasted. Now yes, I am a little biased, me knowing that coconut is one of my most favorite foods, but non coconut lovers will also love it as well,It is a bit expensive, but it is certainly heavenly.

Review №55

2021-05-09 21:27:57

Great food....but wow what a long wait for any kind of service. They should probably consider hiring more than one waiter for Sundays, or hiring one that moves a little faster.Tldr: had a 1:30 reservation; got tea leaf salad at 2:20 and main dishes at 2:40. The place wasnt busy.

Review №56

2016-09-05 16:34:43

Delicious food, tad bit expensive for this type of food (south east asian).

Review №57

2021-07-17 03:32:26

Went super down hill on quality. Im lucky I ordered the green beans because it kind of saved the meal. Used to be top quality beef. The meat was terrible. And if your going to cut costs on the meat at least pass it on to the customer. Almost $90 for all this.

Review №58

2020-12-05 21:41:11

Ok meal considering the price. We shared shrimp lettuce cups which were yummy and the sesame chicken which was not good- barely any meat but a lot of breading. That and coconut rice was $40 pre tip.

Review №59

2019-05-05 05:29:09

Vegetarian samosas are too oily, certainly not great. Rangoon Noodles were okay, but did I feel it was devoid of any noticeable flavor. Mango ice cream was great. Definitely do not go beyond Medium in spice levels :)

Review №60

2023-02-20 06:24:39

We love eating here but wish they had a full bar like the one in Palo Alto ( the lime gimlet is terrific).

Review №61

2017-10-29 00:39:54

The food is wonderful, they bring to your table this rainbow salad and mix it for you at the table, explaining all that is in it. We loved that and the taste was so great. We had the garlic noodles and mango shrimp that were good - see photo.

Review №62

2019-03-06 19:51:51

Love the food but for some reason that I cannot put my finger on cant give it a 5 star rating. Could be the service :)

Review №63

2018-09-02 04:35:39

The Tea Leaf Salad was amazing. Better than Burma Love. The Nan Gyi Dok was also very good. It had very unique flavors. The Chicken and Shrimp Biryani was good but not nearly as flavourful as the other two dishes. The staff was very friendly and the food came surprising fast.

Review №64

2013-08-08 14:28:41

Went here with my girlfriend as a treat. I had the mango shrimp and she had the chicken kablat. The food was excellent add was the service. Quarters were a bit close but that didnt matter for us. Atmosphere is very classy, the ceiling is beautiful blown glass. This is a place to take your SO for an expensive feeling dinner. If you have the money you can easily drop 100 on a multi course meal. However you can get away with a more economical price. Highly recommended and will go again.

Review №65

2019-05-20 05:09:58

My husband and I both got food poisoning after eating here.UPDATE:. After reading their response, I emailed them. They have reassured me that no one else reported getting food poisoning that day and they reviewed their food temperature logs. They also offered a free dinner to go and try them again. I appreciate their thoroughness and have changed my 1 star to a 3. However, Im still very hesitant to take them up on their offer to try them again. Since they were the only new food I had that day, it still seems like it was what caused the food poisoning and I dont want to go thru that again.

Review №66

2015-10-14 18:47:49

THE GOODThe salads are very tasty, and anything with mango in it I found to be a hit on the menu. The appetizers are WELL WORTH it, especially the calamari and the palata.The waiters make sure you are taken care of, even on a busy night.THE BADThe restaurant is very open, with lots of open window to the street. That means if somebody walks by or is standing on the street corner with a cigarette, you get secondhand smoke with your meal.I tried their duck salad, and found it to be dry and containing a few small duck bones. I only ordered it once but it was enough for me not to want to try it again.OVERALLVery good food, very good service. I find it best if you order it and take it home with you, and avoid the duck.

Review №67

2019-10-09 09:45:53

Excellent flavors. Food is quite spicy, but regionally unique. It is not a fancy or high end environment, but the dishes are worth the visit. The staff are OK, and the largest challenge is finding a parking spot nearby.

Review №68

2014-09-07 04:48:42

Amazing food (esp. for vegetarians) at a reasonable price. Relaxed atmosphere - never a problem getting a table - but upscale and pleasant environment. Mobile order-taking system used by the wait staff seems like a mismatch for the quality of the establishment but this is non-issue.

Review №69

2016-08-15 02:11:31

Ordered delivery. Everything was excellent. The tea leaf salad didnt have the same fermented bitter/sour notes as Burmese superstar which was actually disappointing but it was still tasty. Coconut rice, thai chili garlic beef, and fried banana were off the chain good.

Review №70

2018-01-28 21:14:08

The food at all of the locations is perfectly consistent. Service here was great. Had the tea leaf salad, pumpkin curry, and coconut rice. Highly recommend all. You wont be disappointed

Review №71

2016-10-17 01:15:35

Very good food. Second favorite in San Carlos. These folks really expanded, Ive been eating at their restaurant since their first in Palo Alto. The one in Belmont I thought slipped, this one in San Carlos is as good as I always remembered. Tea leaf salad is fantastic. Cant go wrong here.

Review №72

2016-09-11 15:18:03

The food is very good, the portions are also generous if you order salads. How ever we ordered the basil chili beef and there was more anion in the dish than meat. This time we ordered to go and I must say when I had to shell out close to $135.00 for 3 salads, 3 basil beef mostly onion in the dish (very disappointing )and 3 order of rice I almost choked. Not to mention the additional $3:15 for healthcare fee . This restaurant is very pricy to start with, they shouldnt charge additional fees.

Review №73

2020-05-30 13:40:05

Would have rated this location 1 star if I hadnt been here or hadnt taken out from here before with success. But this is the 2nd time recently where the food was simply very bland. I should have spoken up the first time. But twice in a row is concerning. Its not like we are prevented from producing high quality plates...we just cannot sit inside...if we could have sit inside, I would have returned each plate. Bummed. The question is what will happen the third time. A better question would be will there be a third time?

Review №74

2014-05-04 17:36:58

Excellent food, but the restaurant is noisy when busy because it is basically just one big room. Im taking a star off for that. However, I cannot fault the food and we particularly enjoyed the mango fish dish, which has deliciously light fish, and the coconut rice, which is surprisingly sweet and tasty.

Review №75

2016-08-03 06:28:23

A popular and trendy Burmese chain in the Bay Area. Great selection of popularized dishes served in a vibrant dining room by attentive servers. Prices are high. Flourishes like providing wine lists via tablet are unnecessary. Still a great place for family style group dining with delicious food.

Review №76

2019-02-11 04:28:19

The food was really good and the ambiance was nice. Service was friendly and attentive though a little low energy. This was our first time trying Burmese food, so I cant say how it compares to the competition, but well definitely be back!

Review №77

2013-10-12 22:29:11

We had a very nice lunch at Rangoon Ruby. We started off with the Mango Salad, followed by the Ruby Shrimp and Basil Chili Lamb with some Burmese-India Rice. For dessert we had Fried Banana. Yummie! We ordered medium and found it perfectly spiced. If you like real spicy you might opt for hot.It is a small restaurant with a beautiful light interior, the staff is attentive and we had a great time.

Review №78

2021-08-03 14:39:02

Delicious! Yes it’s pricey but high-quality ingredients and so worth it. My favorites are the Tea Leaf Salad (cabbage option), Burmese Pad Thai, and Walnut Shrimp.

Review №79

2014-08-23 18:21:29

Excellent place for lunch! Possibly the best shrimp dish Ive had in a long time: shrimp with walnuts and sesame seeds. So simple but so well prepared. And definitely try the Burmese iced tea.

Review №80

2017-06-20 04:56:47

Food is always good here.Tea life salad - a must haveMango SaladMint Jalapeño Chicken.The only problem is you have to order rice extra, it doesnt come with the main coarse. So keep that in mind.

Review №81

2013-09-26 20:17:04

Nice ambiance. Excellent service. Food was a bit pricey for me. Ordered Pumpkin Chicken Stew. Asked for medium spice, and it was bland. My friend enjoyed her shrimp dish, made with mild spice.

Review №82

2020-01-23 08:44:40

Tea leaf salad was as wonderful as always. Tried the shrimp Curry with Burmese rice, excellent. Only 2nd time in San Carlos location but its as good as the Palo Alto location.

Review №83

2022-08-25 18:56:35

Tried to call both this and the PA branch. Both answered with message the person at extension 202 is not available..mailbox is full. I want to know if you have outdoor dining and ask some questions - please check if your numbers online are working!

Review №84

2016-07-16 20:21:59

Hostess wasnt very with it, but the server and the food were both excellent. The tea leaf salad is a house specialty with good reason. Medium spice really wasnt spicy, but all good flavors nonetheless.

Review №85

2017-03-25 18:03:01

Its ok, small space, pretty glass chandeliers like the other locations in the chain. Food is decent but predictable, service is good but nothing to rave about. Overall not a bad dinner choice, but dont expect to be wowed.

Review №86

2017-05-02 02:38:56

The flavors of the Tea Leaf Salad were exceptional as well as the main dish of spicy Shrimp & Eggplant. Already anxious to return. Attentive service & relaxing atmosphere!

Review №87

2018-07-23 20:30:43

The lunch menu was not too good, not satisfied at all

Review №88

2016-08-26 22:13:57

This place is delicious; theres nothing like it. Service is great. Can be crowded so either make a reservation or get the food to go. Favorites: tea leaf salad, ginger salad, sesame beef, mango chicken

Review №89

2017-01-30 06:18:00

Not the best Burmese restaurant Ive been to, but ambience and service makes up for it. Their biriyani is kinda greasy, but minced jalapeno chicken with coconut rice is pretty good. Overall an above average Burmese restaurant, but slightly on the higher end.

Review №90

2022-05-15 01:39:24

If u are driver for Uber or DoorDash don’t get any order from there bc if u get no body didn’t try to help u only for inside customer when you are asking when do u think my order will be ready he is telling Idk I know you don’t know you can just try to help and ask the kitchen for easier unprofessional staff unprofessional store if u have too much order and you can’t finished then don’t take any more order for that time 👌🏻

Review №91

2019-03-04 17:53:58

The tea leaf salad is an absolute must! Every single visit since I first tried this dish, I have to order it again. It is such a complete dish, with a great presentation, too!

Review №92

2022-05-23 23:39:46

My favourite are tea leaves salad, chicken noodle in coconut cream sauce.Many delicious dishes to choose from.

Review №93

2017-06-25 18:08:28

Food was good though portions were appetizer sized. The low rating is because of the surprise ACA fee on the bill. Theyre acting like phone companies. Complying with laws is part of the cost of doing business. If they want to protest the effect the law has it would be better to list the accurate price on the menu and then break down the cost on the receipt saying that X portion is directly attributable to this law which requires us to treat our employees decently.tl;dr, wont be going back because theyre acting like phone companies.

Review №94

2014-04-23 21:26:38

The food was just ok--but it just cant touch Burma Superstar. The super-white modern decor was also a bit weird. A turn-off was that our server really pushed certain things and drinks even though we politely declined--very tacky. We spent $50 for lunch. Too much for lunch. The snobby women sitting next to us couldnt stop complaining about the homeless person sleeping outside the window. It was a windy day and she was sleeping in the sun! Its not safe being a homeless person, much less a woman. The whole vibe was ick. The food portions were small compared to the price. The samosa soup was good but not enough of it for its high price, portions are larger and prices lower and flavors better at Burma Superstar. Ill not go back to Rangoon Ruby.

Review №95

2017-11-25 05:23:14

My second visit was a slight disappointment. cuisine remains good, but service was distinctly cold and unfriendly. Nice decor only partially makes up for it. Still very decent food at a reasonable price.

Review №96

2018-05-28 04:58:23

Food was interesting - served family style. Small place. The hostess was nice and bubbly. The wait staff did the bair minimum to get the job done. Not very attentive - seemed annoyed we were there

Review №97

2018-10-27 04:04:24

The tea leaf salad was so unusual and very tasty.We had lamb and it was so tender and flavorful. Great experience all around.

Review №98

2014-05-31 23:40:30

A relaxed burmese restaurant with great vegetarian menu choices. The food tastes great and they serve alcohol. I would describe their bar as tiki style cocktails. Good parking along the street. Nice location to go for a walk around after or before and do some people watching.

Review №99

2022-12-18 23:26:42

This is a great choice for Burmese food. The dishes here are very flavorful and the service was great.

Review №100

2020-02-10 06:02:32

We got a curry and their tea leaf salad at the San Carlos location and it wasnt as good as the ones we got at the Palo Alto location. However it is pretty pricey for the quality of the food.

Review №101

2019-03-13 21:13:42

I just had their Burmese Chicken Salad and their Ruby Shrimp and both were excellent. Ive also had their Basil Chili Beef and some Samosas there too and they were great too.

Review №102

2016-11-22 15:27:27

My favorite restaurant. Great food and atmosphere. I highly recommend the rainbow salad, tea leaf salad, fiery tofu/fiery tofu chicken/fiery tofu beef, nan gyi dok. Good cocktails, okay desserts.

Review №103

2018-05-18 16:07:03

Mixed bag of lack of staff, long wait times, slightly expensive food, and inconsistent quality. Just order ahead of time and eat at home. Try the tea leaf salad.

Review №104

2018-01-17 15:50:06

The only thing we liked here was the tea leaf salad. I wouldnt recommend this place for any of their entrees. Especially not the mint jalapeno chicken.

Review №105

2016-06-06 22:19:55

One of my favorites. The tea leaf salad is definitely a must try, overall the food and dining experience is great here.

Review №106

2021-02-15 02:43:59

This is my familys favorite Burmese restaurant. Its classy, cozy, and offers excellent food. Highly recommended for family get-togethers and date nights.

Review №107

2017-03-25 13:19:11

Great place to have some good Burmese food. I really love the mango tofu and the coconut madness cocktail. Service could be better though.

Review №108

2018-04-25 17:26:48

Tasteless, unoriginal, low quality ingredients. What they lack in food quality they make up with their eye candy staff. The owner should stick to making Turkish food. Eat here if you dont want authentic Burmese food.

Review №109

2019-01-15 10:35:28

We were a large group and the staff was able to handle all the orders correctly and on time. The food was delicious!

Review №110

2019-04-10 06:19:48

The flavor was really good overall. It wasnt overpowering and the medium hot spice level was just right. Good service as well.

Review №111

2020-02-06 06:26:14

Rainbow salad and pad thai is really good. Food is well prepared and the staff makes sure that you have good time.

Review №112

2017-05-29 20:03:39

Great service and food. Manager spent few minutes thanking for our visit and asking for feedback on food. Tea salad was great

Review №113

2019-08-31 14:51:59

Food was excellent and the staff very friendly but the minimum $60/person (plus tax and 20% tip) for groups is outrageous.

Review №114

2019-10-18 05:48:22

Situated in a cute, happening street in San Carlos. Their samosas are amazing! Will definitely visit again.

Review №115

2019-03-22 20:42:15

Food is delicious and comes out fast. Our server could have been a little more efficient but everyone was friendly.

Review №116

2019-11-01 21:12:34

Visited weekday night, service and food was prompt and very tasty. First time at Buremese cuisine was a good experience.

Review №117

2016-11-06 21:03:29

One of many excellent places downtown. The food here seems very fresh and is extremely delicious. I highly recommend giving the place a try.

Review №118

2019-08-23 04:08:20

Friendly and cozy place to eat dinner. Portions are generous. Tea leaf salad is good!

Review №119

2021-07-21 23:34:15

It wasnt bad..... Ill definitely return to try other dishes that I heard are spectacular.

Review №120

2018-10-02 17:42:22

Taste of the food was spectacular. Giant servings - great to share. Good wine list.

Review №121

2016-12-31 04:07:16

Everything here is excellent, and the service is top notch. Dont miss the tea leaf salad or the young coconut drink.

Review №122

2019-09-05 05:53:55

Great food but felt particularly rushed through my meal by a server as it was close to the end of his shift.

Review №123

2023-07-26 03:06:37

The food has gone downhill.

Review №124

2022-11-27 05:13:01

We were family of 4, food was good, ambience was good, service was also good.

Review №125

2017-01-17 13:32:42

One of my favorite restaurants in San Carlos. The fermented green tea salad is particularly good.

Review №126

2021-11-16 02:08:21

The beef kebat was delicious!

Review №127

2022-12-14 01:20:56

Ive never been, but Google just wont stop asking my opinion

Review №128

2015-12-19 18:37:38

Really yummy good and nice atmosphere. Great service and the tea leaf salad is amazing!!

Review №129

2020-02-10 06:02:08

Go here quite a bit for proximity; the tea salad isnt as good as other places, and the price is a bit steep for what you get.

Review №130

2019-10-05 03:40:24

The food is pretty awesome if you can deal with the wait and slow service. Pumpkin stew was delicious

Review №131

2022-06-20 05:53:02

Disappointed... paratha w ice cream was good.. rest so so.. expensive anyways...

Review №132

2019-04-05 22:25:22

Absolutely wonderful mango chicken! Ditto the kabat beef! Soothing atmosphere. Service just ok.

Review №133

2017-07-29 18:58:41

Service was good, vegetarian and vegan options, but the food is kind of so so.

Review №134

2021-08-17 16:08:57

Mediocre food. Horrible service. Gave it two stars because the bus boy was great

Review №135

2018-02-19 04:22:24

This used to be one of our favorites. Food has gone down hill. Service is now terrible. Rude management. Wont ever step foot in here again.

Review №136

2021-11-03 17:16:47

Good dinner. Had the tea salad, garlic eggplant and garlic noodles.

Review №137

2015-04-12 22:30:22

Amazing food, drinks, and service. Very Polite waiters and will make your day shine or rain.

Review №138

2016-06-07 13:13:56

Great place to get Burmese food. Definitely recommend Samoa salad and chicken noodle salad.

Review №139

2021-07-12 05:21:01

Good food. Dine in is better than takeout. Vegan options!

Review №140

2017-04-18 20:17:40

We ordered different meat, it turns out all of them looks same, same color, same taste

Review №141

2017-03-14 17:48:01

Great food. Easy location. Parking can be problem though. Specialised cuisine.

Review №142

2017-04-30 02:34:59

We go there 4 steps menu, delicious even the vegetarians, very tasty

Review №143

2016-01-04 06:59:39

Too expensive for Burmese cuisine, even with the chic decor. Food was not amazing and the portions were small

Review №144

2022-10-29 15:25:40

Short staffed on a Wednesday. Slow service. Food is horrible

Review №145

2019-11-02 17:04:59

Good food : samosa soup and tea leaf salads are must tries.

Review №146

2015-09-03 02:41:26

The food is over rated. Meodicre at best. Ive had better foor for the price.

Review №147

2014-07-21 21:05:06

Loved the food here. Burmese cuisine is like a fusion of Chinese / Thai / Indian.

Review №148

2016-07-16 05:22:31

Fantastic Burmese restaurant. Youve got to try the tea leaf salad, which I believe is one of their specialties.

Review №149

2018-07-19 17:10:06

Great food with outdoor seating...that unfortunately can get ruined by the smoke coming from the orchid room next door.

Review №150

2018-12-08 22:06:04

Nice food and must eat tea leaf salad. Samosa also good here.

Review №151

2019-03-29 15:39:34

Best tea leaf salad at any Burmese place Ive ever been.

Review №152

2019-08-20 03:17:08

Very tasty... Similar to Thai but not exactly the same. Worth a visit!

Review №153

2017-12-15 00:02:24

Awesome food, little pricey, but well worth the cost.

Review №154

2019-02-20 22:20:19

Food was great and very clean place to eat with family and couple recommend to go there

Review №155

2017-05-18 05:39:12

Great food and service was fast! The staff is really nice too.

Review №156

2016-12-17 15:11:36

Lovely food. Definetely try the tea leaf salad here

Review №157

2019-10-12 20:25:59

It is cozy restaurant in San Carlos downtown. Food is good and prices are reasonable.

Review №158

2020-09-26 20:31:29

The food is horrible, and the manager is uneducated, treat the employees so bad. This restaurant is disgusting.

Review №159

2013-07-22 17:44:15

Very excited to have a burmese place in Palo Alto! Only tried it once, and liked it.

Review №160

2018-05-08 13:27:22

Great flavors. Definitely a treat from the ordinary without being too weird.

Review №161

2017-12-11 03:00:15

Very good food and wait staff, but very pricey

Review №162

2022-12-12 01:02:02

So yummy and different from what were accustomed to.

Review №163

2017-08-13 20:44:55

Try the Tea Leaf salad 🥗! This was one of the best salads Ive had.

Review №164

2017-10-20 13:31:23

The tea leaf salad is so good and makes it worth the visit.

Review №165

2018-06-24 05:46:26

Love this place. Not a tofu lover but the northern fried tofu is awesome.

Review №166

2016-11-12 23:22:06

Family favorite! Tea leaf salad, sesame beef, fiery vegetables and coconut rice...mmmmm

Review №167

2013-12-27 03:27:25

Great food and excellent service. Try the tea leaf salad.

Review №168

2015-05-16 03:04:49

Wonderful atmosphere and great service. Food is incredible!

Review №169

2019-02-13 21:13:08

Very tasty Burmese food at decent prices with nice ambience

Review №170

2019-03-24 02:03:44

Food looks OK, waiter service is terrible. Walked out after being ignored...

Review №171

2017-10-25 20:01:23

Excellent food. Cucumber infused water, great neer selection

Review №172

2019-05-23 02:57:21

A bit expensive but tea leaf salad is a must try!

Review №173

2022-06-09 17:45:59

Loved all the non-veg dishes!

Review №174

2015-08-22 20:17:30

Not a bargain, but definitely our favorite Chinese restaurant on the peninsula

Review №175

2018-08-23 16:39:00

Great food, but the service was not on par.

Review №176

2018-01-27 18:40:03

Overpriced. Service sucks on top of that. Would rather spend the money at Mingalaba in Burlingame.

Review №177

2019-05-12 02:35:24

First timer and immensely enjoyed both the meal and serviceMost definitely will return many times

Review №178

2018-07-16 12:46:41

Fantastic service and extraordinary food. Highly recommended.

Review №179

2018-12-27 22:51:20

Always come with high expectations but food is actually nothing special and on the fatty side of Asian foods

Review №180

2017-10-16 10:26:31

Oh the tea leaf salad is amazing and unique!

Review №181

2017-08-19 05:16:00

Meh, a bit over priced for like warm food

Review №182

2020-02-18 01:40:50

Excellent vegetarian options....including the Pad Thai.

Review №183

2019-05-20 02:47:53

Oh man. So good. And plenty of vegetarian options.

Review №184

2020-05-25 14:44:22

Delicious burmees food. Try the tea leaf salad!

Review №185

2018-02-27 04:18:57

Always amazing service. Delicious fusion of Chinese and thai

Review №186

2017-12-24 05:02:46

Tasty dishes, great service and atmosphere...

Review №187

2017-02-09 06:46:33

Love the food and ambience. Can get crowded sometimes.

Review №188

2016-07-26 01:11:06

Great for take-out as well as lunch+dinner.

Review №189

2020-10-12 20:51:41

Great food and good vegetarian options

Review №190

2023-06-12 21:51:21

Not good food

Review №191

2016-12-11 20:45:24

Nice food but Price is High

Review №192

2016-12-28 00:28:20

Excellent and authentic Burmese food in the downtown of San Carlos.

Review №193

2020-09-26 20:28:50

The owner is very rudy, I never come to this restaurant again.

Review №194

2018-07-03 00:48:10

Fancy place but with no AC on a very hot day.

Review №195

2020-01-04 05:15:21

Tea leaf salad is sooo good.

Review №196

2018-05-23 08:26:20

Best Burmese i have ever experienced. Highly recomnended.

Review №197

2018-02-19 01:30:39

Terrible service, food wasnt as good as usual.

Review №198

2017-09-24 17:05:50

Simply awesome. The most understated way to impress anyone.

Review №199

2017-11-07 05:58:35

Really nice upscale restaurant for Burmese cuisine.