Burma Love

Burma Love is a burmese restaurant Mission District San Francisco located in United States.

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Address

211 Valencia St (Duboce Ave) San Francisco , CA 94103 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Dining Options Bar Service, Take-out
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Keywords:

tea leaf salad coconut rice lively platha trendy good for dates good for groups chicken chili casual curry restaurants tea soup chowder lunch specials spacious eggplant samosas good for singles
Andres Novoa

Of course you can't go wrong with the tea leaf salad but the Catfish Chowder stands out as well !! Shrimp Superstar, Eggplant Curry , and their Chili Lamb are all superb entree choices!!

Mike Winston

This Burmese hotspot serves all of the classics you know & love from sister restaurant Burma Superstar, but in a more elegant space. Don't miss the Tea Leaf Salad or Rainbow Salad . WinstonWanders.com

emily meyer

Like everyone else I’m obsessed with the tea leaf salad and the chicken with fresh mint + side of coconut rice is ????. It’s the first restaurant I want to go to whenever I’m in SF.

nils janson

Their website doesn't say it but they do takeout . If you've got a craving for Burmese food, place your order when you leave the office and pick it up on your bike commute home.

Adena Brenowitz

Whole fried fish is amazing! It has crispy skin but tender on the inside with a delicious dipping sauce . Must get the garlic noodles and tea leaf salad . Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!

Noah Weiss

Great Burmese food. Standouts: platha and coconut chicken curry dip , shrimp Burmese curry with coconut rice , and of course the tea leaf salad .

Danielle Davis

Royal Arrangement cocktail , Platha and Dip , Spicy Noodles . DO IT.

Ranu Rajkarnikar

Delicious, even if the service is a bit slow. Get the tea leaf salad , crispy whole fish , and coconut rice . A side of the bread + any curry will do you good too.

Vincent Tang

A little difficult for vegans since they use fish sauce and shrimp powder on a lot of dishes. That being said, make sure you try the Superstar Vegetarian Noodles !

Jody Vaynshtok

One of my favorite restaurants in the city . Ever dish is delicious. Lotus chips and tea leaf salad are the best. Always a long line so get there early or go grab a drink while you wait in the bar .

SFGate

Burma Love's menu has some overlap with its older sibling Burma Superstar (like the tea leaf salad , shown here), but there are plenty of dishes unique to the Mission, too. Read more

Pavan Kulkarni

Loved the ambience. Definitely try the tea leaf salad and spicy noodles . Loved the Burma sunrise beer

Sandra Cifo

Tea leave salad is the best one I’ve ever had. And, the chicken with fresh mint was delicious!!! Add a side of coconut rice and make it even tastier! Yum!

Kevin

My first experience with Burmese food, and - thanks to Burma Love - definitely not my last. Everything was incredible - the platha , the tea leaf salad , the pork belly with ginger , and the Bhama drink.

Bikash Mishra

Try the mint chicken and the lamb kebat. The samusa soup is solid too. The tea leaf salad is a miss here as is the platha . If you want either, go to Burma Superstar or Mandalay.

Jonny Leahey

Tea leaf salad is to die for. Also, chicken with basil and coconut rice are great bets.

Charlotte Andersson

Lunch deal with one choice of protein, salad and rice for $16 is nice! The salads here are much more than just salads .

Angel Fu

I have been to the other location in SF, and I definitely like the interior design a lot better, and especially this location is a lot more spacious . Got the catfish chowder noodle soup , love it!

Ryan Wyatt

Tea leaf salad , spicy noodles with tofu , chicken with mint ... All absolutely delicious! As far as drinks go, the Raven’s Fall was trying a little too hard, but the Ground Ivy was spot on.

Esha Desai

The tea leaf salad is such a different flavor, but super delicious. You have to try it. Also, even if you normally don't like coconut rice , give theirs a try because it's somehow tastier.

Alvaro Sanchez Diaz

Ask for multiple dishes and share! It's the best strategy IMHO. Many great dishes! Catfish bowl, coconut rice , noodles . One of the best meals I've ever had

Tsung Hung

Love everything Burmese. I am a vegetarian and always find something I like here. Their garlic noodle with organic tofu is tasty. Tea leaf salad is a must too.

Chris H.

Everything is amazing. Favorites include eggplant with shrimp , garlic noodles with pork , and of course the tea leaf salad .

GS Raju

Don't miss Tea leaf salad and platha . Visited after two years. Maintaining excellent standards.

Roshan Talera

Tea Leaf salad is an absolute must if you are here for any meal at any time.

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If you never experienced Burmese food, and want to hang around a cool place, then this is the place to go. It get's crowded and noisy at night and calm during the day.

Paul Farrell

Of course the tea leaf salad , but yellow tofu , aubergine/eggplant curry were all great. Save space for Platha thousand later dessert with coconut ice cream .

Jonathan Eatherly

The chili beef with coconut rice was a great fusion of Burmese, Thai, and Middle Eastern flavors. Loved it!

Brian Tran

Get the superstar vegetarian noodles and the tea leaf salad !

Ami H.

Fried Chili Catfish is finger lickin good

Deddy Susanto

Lunch specials ...lamb w/ chili churmin & tea leaves salad ???? ????

matt knox

Tea leaf salad , coconut rice , and chili lamb are amazing. I like their curry too.

Jarel Hill

Got the crispy spicy chicken , pork coconut something, and the lamb curry . Coconut rice was dope. That salad was awesome too. Great spot

J.R. Reed

Of course, the tea leaf and platha but the real gems are the shrimp and chicken with fresh mint . Don’t sleep on the desert , either.

Mansi Shah

Great food especially the vegetarian noodles . Always a long line though so I recommend small groups and going early

Odile Roujol

Salad with tea is a must and the noodles ????

Cyril S.

Had the mint tofu and coconut rice ! Was really good and tasty. Not too spicy

Nico Pitney

Samusa soup , tea leaf salad , fiery beef all delicious, will get again. Whitefish in banana leaf very bland. Eggplant curry solid, tho no texture diversity.

Kunal Patel

Tea leaf salad reminds me of chaat - fun combo of wet and dry ingredients and sauces. Makes for interesting flavors and textures.

Kyle Minor

Do yourself a favor and eat IN @ this new Mission staple. Take out doesn’t hold a ????️ to sitting at the bar or in their dining room. ????????

Mario Barraja

Cocktails are very good: order Raven's Fall if you like gin based drinks and mango lassi . Duck curry and mango chicken

cami j.

menu is very similar to Burma superstar. love the chicken kebat, coconut rice , and, of course, the tea leaf salad .

Amit Levy

The samusa soup is great (although beware the chicken broth -- I can't have it anymore). Plenty of good veggie options still

Nick

Tea leaf salad , chicken with fresh mint . Unique and delicious calamari . Best sesame chicken ever

Dominic Ferraro

Tea leaf salad is great! Go for lunch , since they don't take reservations , and it was be easy to walk in.

Melanie Maddox

Get the tea leaf salad - you'll love it! Just the right amount of delicious crunch. ????❤️

Mark Munro

The vegetarian samusa soup , tea leaf salad , and chicken with fresh mint can’t be missed!

Sandra Cifo

Tea leaf salad , chicken mint and rice pudding

Kyle Minor

The best bar that also makes Burmese food ???? ????????????

erinsauce

Order the signature tea leaf salad and samusa soup . Heavenly.

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