Hours & Location
4721 Telegraph Ave,
Oakland, CA 94609
510-652-2900
LUNCH
Monday - Thursday , 11:30am - 2:30pm
DINNER
Monday - Thursday , 4:30pm-9:30pm
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
11:30am-10pm
SUNDAY
11:30am-9:30pm
HOLIDAY HOURS
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Christmas Eve: CLOSED
Christmas: CLOSED
New Years Eve: OPEN (Normal Hours)
New Years Day: OPEN (Normal Hours)
We will be closed from January 5th, 2026 - January 17th, 2026. We will reopen on January 18th,2026. Thank you for your patience while we make a few upgrades.
Menus
- Happy Hour
- Starters | Salads | Soups
- Main Dishes
- Noodles | Rice
- Seafood
- Vegetables | Tofu
- Dessert
- Drinks
- Products
Happy Hour Monday through Friday
4:30 PM to 6 PM
Appetizers $3 OFF
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Platha & Dip
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Burmese Vegetable Samusas
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Skillet Shrimp
Happy Hour Cocktails $12
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Ginger Lemondrop
Vodka, Lemon, Ginger & Palm Syrup
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Oaxacan Hot Toddy
Mezcal, Thai Chili-Lemongrass Syrup, Lime, Angostura Bitters
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Boulevardier
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
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Seasonal Sangria
Red Sangria with chopped fresh fruit.
Beers $2 Off All Draft Beer
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Big Paddle Pilsner
Alameda Brewery
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Fieldwork Rotating Hazy IPA
Berkeley, California
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Rotating IPA
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Alameda Brewery Burma Ale
Wines $3 All Glasses
Discount applies to all wine by the glass.STARTERS
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Burmese Samusas
Four handmade pastries filled with curried potatoes, mint, masala spices and green peas. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with our spicy & tangy house red sauce.
Vegetable $15.95
Chicken $16.95
Lamb $17.95
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Salt and Pepper Chicken or Calamari
Lightly battered and fried, served with jalapeños and scallions.
Chicken $17.95
Calamari $20.95
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Platha & Dip
Chicken
Known as “thousand layer bread” for its crispy, chewy, buttery layers. Lovingly handmade. Served with a coconut chicken dip.$17.45
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Homemade Yellow Bean Tofu
Our homemade tofu made from roasted yellow beans. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, drizzled with a sweet and spicy soy dressing.
Vegan$16.45
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Skillet Shrimp
Sizzling shrimp with garlic, ginger, turmeric, lime and chilies.
Gluten Free$20.95
Noodle Soups | Samusa Soup
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Mohinga
Catfish Chowder Noodle Soup
“The national dish of Burma,” Mohinga is a thick, slow-cooked soup of ground catfish, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and fish sauce. Garnished with cilantro, fresh onions, hard-boiled egg, fried split pea fritter and lemon. Not for timid taste buds!
Gluten Free$23.45
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Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup
This Burmese classic is one of the most popular comfort foods in Myanmar, found in restaurants and food stalls throughout the country. Chicken slow-cooked with coconut milk, turmeric, onions, and garlic. Garnished with flour noodles, cilantro, fresh onions, hard-boiled egg, chili and lemon.
Gluten Free Upon Request$23.45
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SAMUSA SOUP
Drawing influence from Indian cuisine, Samusa Soup is a hearty Burmese soup in a tangy tamarind broth that combines vegetarian samusas, falafels, lentils, cabbage, onions and garlic.
Vegan$23.45
SALADS
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Laphet Thoke
Tea Leaf Salad
Our Tea Leaf Salad was voted by Sunset Magazine as the Best of the West-Salad and winner of the "Good Food Award" in 2017. Mixed table-side, this salad/appetizer is enjoyed by Burmese people throughout the country. It is a fermented tea leaf dish tossed with a crispy mixture of nuts, chickpeas, sesame seeds, fried garlic, with lettuce. Contains shrimp powder and fish sauce. It is truly "a party in your mouth" and it will change your mind about what salad can be.
Vegan Upon Request, Gluten Free$20.95
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RAINBOW SALAD
Served Traditional or Vegan, this salad has 22 ingredients! Here are some of the ingredients: tofu, fried garlic, fried onions, chickpeas, green papaya, and much more. All mixed with a tamarind vinaigrette dressing, shrimp powder, and fish sauce.
Gluten Free upon request$20.95
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GINGER SALAD
Cabbage tossed with pickled ginger, fried garlic, sesame seeds, split yellow peas, and peanuts.
Vegan, Gluten Free$19.95
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MANGO SALAD
A sweet and refreshing salad of tart, pickled mangoes, shredded cabbage, fried onions, roasted chickpea flour and cucumbers. Mixed table-side. Add organic pickled ginger for $1.
Vegan, Gluten Free$19.95
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BURMESE STYLE SALAD
This hearty salad of lettuce, cabbage, cilantro, garlic, yellow bean powder, fried onions and jalapeño. Topped with your choice of lightly fried chicken breast and tamarind dressing or with vegetarian samusa and our house tangy dressing. Add organic pickled ginger for $1.
Chicken $20.95
Samusa $20.95
Pork
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PORK CURRY WITH POTATOES
Our signature red curry with tender pork, pickled mango and potatoes. Mild and extra spicy available upon request. Add string beans for $2.
Gluten Free$25.45
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PUMPKIN PORK STEW
A rich and homey stew of kabocha squash, tender pork, ginger, turmeric, onions and garlic.
Gluten Free$25.45
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PORK BELLY WITH MUSTARD GREENS
Tender pork belly tossed with pickled mustard greens, Thai chilies and ginger. A Burma Superstar family recipe - spicy, sour, sweet, and savory. Mild and extra spicy available upon request.
Gluten Free Upon Request$26.45
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GINGER CHILI PORK
Tender pork belly, tossed with garlic, ginger, Thai chilies, soy sauce, rice wine and green onions. Mild and extra spicy available upon request.
Gluten Free Upon Request$26.45
BEEF | LAMB
ANGUS BEEF | GRASS FED LAMB-
BURMESE STYLE BEEF OR LAMB
Our signature red curry in your choice of Angus beef or grass-fed lamb. Mild and extra spicy available upon request. Add string beans for $2. Lamb contains dairy.
Gluten FreeBeef $27.45
Lamb $28.45
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CHILI BEEF OR LAMB
Strips of beef or lamb wok-tossed with Sichuan chilies, onions, rice wine and Thai basil. Can be made mild or extra spicy upon request.
Gluten FreeBeef $27.45
Lamb $28.45
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STEAK OR LAMB KEBAT
Traditional Burmese stir-fry of beef or lamb with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric, mint and cilantro. Mild or extra spicy available upon request.
Gluten FreeBeef $27.45
Lamb $28.45
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FIERY BEEF OR LAMB WITH TOFU
Wok-tossed beef or lamb with tofu, red bell peppers, oyster sauce and Thai basil in our five spice "sweet heat" sauce.
Gluten FreeBeef $27.45
Lamb $28.45
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SESAME BEEF
Lightly battered strips of beef tossed with sesame seeds in a sweet, tangy sauce topped with scallions.
Gluten Free$27.45
CHICKEN
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Burmese Style Chicken Curry
Our specialty red curry with chicken thighs, chickpeas, pickled mango and potatoes. Mild or extra spicy available upon request. Add string beans for $2.
Gluten Free$26.45
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PUMPKIN CHICKEN STEW
A rich, homey stew of chicken thighs, tender kabocha squash, ginger, turmeric, onions, and garlic.
Gluten Free$26.45
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COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken thighs simmered in an aromatic stew of coconut milk, turmeric, Thai basil, string beans, and chili. Mild or extra spicy upon request.
Gluten Free$26.45
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CHICKEN KEBAT
Wok-tossed chicken with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric, mint, and cilantro. Can be made mild or extra spicy upon request.
Gluten Free$26.45
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CHICKEN WITH FRESH MINT
Street food found at the border between Myanmar and Thailand. Minced chicken with diced jalapeños, chopped mint, cilantro, and whole garlic cloves.
$26.45
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MANGO CHICKEN
Wok-tossed chicken cooked with mangoes, onions, oyster sauce, Thai basil and Sichuan chilies.
Gluten Free$26.45
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SESAME CHICKEN
Lightly battered strips of chicken tossed with sesame seeds in a sweet & tangy sauce and topped with scallions.
Gluten Free$26.45
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FIERY CHICKEN WITH TOFU
Wok-tossed chicken with tofu, string beans, red bell peppers, oyster sauce and Thai basil in our five spice “sweet heat” sauce.
Gluten Free$26.45
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SPICY AND CRISPY CHICKEN
Battered chicken chunks tossed in a sweet & spicy garlic-chili sauce and topped with scallions.
$26.45
NOODLES
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Shan Noodles with Tofu
Rice noodles in a spicy tomato sauce mixed with pickled mustard greens, ground peanuts, fresh cilantro and fried tofu. Regional cuisine from Eastern Myanmar’s Shan State.
$19.95
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Nan Gyi Dok
Flour noodles with coconut chicken curry, roasted chickpea flour, hard-boiled egg, cabbage, wontons, turmeric, chili and fried onions.
$22.45
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SUPERSTAR VEGETARIAN NOODLES
Traditional Burmese flour noodles mixed with potatoes, cucumbers, tofu, chili sauce, cabbage, and cilantro. Served cold.
Vegetarian$20.95
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GARLIC NOODLES
A Chinese influenced dish sold from pushcarts throughout Burma. Egg noodles with fried garlic, sprinkled with scallions, fresh onions, cucumbers, and our house sweet and spicy sauce.
Plain $17.45
Tofu $21.45
Chicken $22.95
Pork Belly $22.95
Shrimp $24.45
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SPICY NOODLES
Wok tossed rice noodles in a sweet and spicy tangy sauce with tender pea shoots, red bell peppers, scrambled egg, shredded cabbage, and crushed peanuts. Contains fish sauce.
Gluten FreeTofu $20.95
Chicken $21.95
Shrimp $24.45
RICE
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SUPERSTAR FRIED RICE
Wok-tossed brown rice, egg, carrot, string beans, garlic and choice of protein. Topped with Balachaung. (Shrimp paste)
Chicken Fried Rice $21.95
Vegetable Fried Rice $20.95
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COCONUT RICE
Jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk.
Vegan, Gluten Free$5.20
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JASMINE RICE
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Vegan, Gluten Free$4.20
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BROWN RICE
Steamed brown rice
Vegan, Gluten Free$4.20
A LA CARTE SIDES
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Platha
Buttery, multi-layered, pan-fried bread cut into individual pieces.
Vegetarian$11.20
Seafood
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GARLIC & CHILI SHRIMP
Wok tossed with garlic-infused oil with jalapenos, onions and topped with fried garlic chips. Perfect for our garlic lovers.
Gluten Free$28.45
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SUPERSTAR SHRIMP
Shrimp and onions wok-tossed with a sweet soy & chili garlic glaze.
$28.45
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MANGO SHRIMP
Wok tossed shrimp with mangoes, onions, oyster sauce, Thai basil and Sichuan chilies.
Gluten Free$28.45
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WALNUT SHRIMP
Lightly battered fried wok-tossed with a sweet cream sauce. Topped with roasted candied walnuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro sprigs. Contains dairy.
Gluten Free$28.45
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BURMESE STYLE SEAFOOD CURRY
Our specialty red curry in your choice of shrimp or bone-in catfish. Mild or extra spicy available upon request.
Bone-In Catfish $27.45
Shrimp $27.45
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FRIED CHILI CATFISH
Traditional, bone-in chunks of crispy catfish, tossed in fried garlic, fried onions, and chili flakes.
$28.45
VEGETABLES | TOFU
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EGGPLANT CURRY
Burmese style red curry with tender eggplant and jalapeños. Mild or extra spicy available upon request. Add Tofu or Halal Chicken for $3.
Vegan, Gluten Free$21.45
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MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY
Red curry with tofu, tomatoes, eggplant, potato, carrot, broccoli, chayote, string beans, mint, cilantro, and jalapeños. Mild or extra spicy available upon request.
Vegan, Gluten Free$21.45
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TOFU VEGETABLE KEBAT
Traditional Burmese curried stir-fry of tofu, onion, tomato, chayote, carrot, mint, turmeric, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Vegan, Gluten Free$23.45
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SESAME TOFU
Lightly battered tofu cubes tossed with sesame seeds in a sweet, tangy sauce, topped with scallions.
Vegan, Gluten Free$22.45
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WOK-TOSSED BROCCOLI
Broccoli florets stir-fried with rice wine, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Topped with fried onions. A simple and delicious side. Add Tofu or Halal Chicken for $3
Vegan, Gluten Free$18.45
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MANGO TOFU
Tofu wok-tossed with mangoes, onions, oyster sauce, Thai basil and Sichuan chilies.
Gluten Free$23.45
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DRY-FRIED STRING BEANS
Sichuan-style string beans wok-tossed with a garlic & chili sauce. Add tofu or Halal Chicken for $3.
Vegan, Gluten Free$19.45
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EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC SAUCE
Tender eggplant sautéed with a garlic & chili sauce, topped with scallions. Add tofu or Halal Chicken for $3.
Vegan, Gluten Free$21.45
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FIERY TOFU
Tofu wok-tossed with basil, string beans, and red bell pepper. Contains oyster sauce.
Gluten Free$23.45
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Fried Banana Milk
Cripsy golden banana steeped in warm spiced milk. Served with caramel sauce, coconut ice cream and coconut crumble.
$13
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Mango Sticky Rice Pop
A refreshing twist on a classic dessert. This popsicle combines coconut sticky rice cream and sweet mango puree. Topped with mung beans and mango syrup drizzle.
Vegan & Gluten Free$10
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Lychee Strawberry Panna Cotta
Silky layers of sweet lychee and strawberry panna cotta infused with lychee jelly. Topped with fresh strawberry.
Gluten Free$12
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Tipsy Macapuno 21+
Mitchell's cocout ice cream with NOLA Coffee liquer. Topped with a coconut crumble.
$12
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Mitchell's Sorbet Duo
Enjoy our seasonal sorbet duo with two scoops of dairy-free sorbet made from fresh seasonal fruits.
$8
COCKTAILS
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Burmarita
Lunazul Reposado, tamarind, lime, Cointreau, agave, and tajín rim.
$16
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Hibiscus Fizz
Barsol Pisco, hibiscus, lime, cilantro-jalapeño syrup, ginger, agave and soda water.
$16
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Burmese Python
Del Amigo Mezcal, lemon, Thai chili-lemongrass syrup, ginger, bitters, spritz of Toki Whisky and Sal de Gusano rim.
$17
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Zedi
Sazerac rye, turmeric ginger chai, honey, lemon, cardamom, and masala bitters.
$16
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Mae Sai Iced Tea
Myers Dark Rum, Buffalo Trace bourbon, Thai iced tea, Bitters, and cream.
$17
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Temescal
Roku gin, ginger, cucumber, lime, palm syrup, tonic water, and spritz of St. George absinthe.
$17
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Morning Star
Wheatley Vodka, Burmese milk tea, cream and chocolate bitters.
$16
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Old Ceylon
Elijah Craig Bourbon, cinnamon syrup and Angostura bitters. Smoke-infused.
$17
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Rangoon Mule
Elijah Craig Bourbon, ginger, mint, lime, palm syrup, beer and bitters.
$16
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Bodhi Tree
Del Amigo Mezcal, Lunazul Reposado, aloe vera, lime, agave, chrysanthemum and black salt rim.
$17
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Amay Suu
Ming River Baijiu, Toki Whiskey, lemon, gum, cherry, lychee and orange bitters.
$16
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Sol de Myanmar
Novo Fogo Cachaca, lime, mango purée, evaporated and condensed milk.
$17
RED WINE
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Pays D'Oc, France
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Beaujolais - Villages, France
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Paso Robles, CA
Glass $14
Bottle $56
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Paso Robles, CA
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Sonoma Valley, CA
Glass $14
Bottle $56
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Saint-Emilion Bordeaux, France
Glass $14
Bottle $56
WHITE WINE
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Willamette Valley, OR
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Touraine, France
Glass $12
Bottle $48
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Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Mosel, Germany
Glass $11
Bottle $44
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Clarksburg, CA
Glass $11
Bottle $44
SPARKLING & ROSÉ
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Veneto, Italy
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Loire Valley, France
Glass $10
Bottle $40
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Central Coast, CA
Glass $11
Bottle $44
SIGNATURE DRINKS
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Burma Ale, ginger, honey and lemon
Glass $12
Pitcher $32
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N/A Burma Cooler
Glass $8
Pitcher $20
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Coconut milk or mango tamarind
Glass $14
Pitcher $38
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Seasonal Sangria
Glass $14
Pitcher $38
BEER & CIDER
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(Bottle) Mendocino County, 6.8%
$16
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(Bottle) Germany, 0.5%
$7
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(Draft) Lager Alameda, CA 5%
Glass $9
Pitcher $20
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(Draft) House pale ale 4.8%
Glass $9
Pitcher $20
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(Draft) Hazy IPA 6.9%
Glass $10
Pitcher $21
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(Draft) Czech Pilsner, CA 4.8%
Glass $9
Pitcher $21
NON-ALCOHOLIC
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Sparkling lemonade & fresh ginger
$8
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Yogurt with mango, lime, rose water
$8
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Mango, tamarind, lime, & Sprite
$8
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2 oz
$5
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Jackfruit purée & sprite
$8
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Ginger Coke / Ginger Diet Coke
$7
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Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite
$6
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12 oz | 22 oz
Small $5
Bottle $10
TEA
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Hot or iced, served with condensed and evaporated milk
$6
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Thai Iced Tea
$6
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Fresh Ginger Honey Tea
$6
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Honey Lemon Iced Tea
$6
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Burma Love Blend, Yin Hao Jasmine, or Genmai Cha
$4
FLIGHTS
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Mezcal
El Salvadores - ABV 47%, 94 proof Elote Hope Mez - ABV 40%, 80 proof Mezcal De Leyendas - ABV 45%, 90 proof Taste the complexity and vibrancy of mezcal. Start off with a unique expression featuring sweet, roasted corn notes for a warm introduction. Follow with a bold, hoppy variation that balances refreshing citrus and herbal nuances. Savor a traditional mezcal with rich smokiness and robust agave character, finishing with hints of spice and fruit.
$26
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Tequila
Altos Blanco - ABV 40%, 80 proof Siete Leguas Reposado - ABV 40%, 80 proof El Tesoro Anejo - ABV 40%, 80 proof Discover the depth and diverse craftsmanship of tequila. Begin with a vibrant blanco bursting with bright citrus and agave notes. Enjoy a smooth resposado, where warm hints of vanilla and oak meet subtle spice. Finish with a full-bodied añejo, rich in caramel, dried fruit, and chocolate.
$22
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Bourbon
Basil Hayden - ABV 40%, 80 proof Eagle Rare 10 yr - ABV 45%, 90 proof Weller Special Reserve - ABV 45%, 90 proof Explore the essence of American bourbon. Begin with a smooth pour highlighted by rich caramel and vanilla, followed by a 10-year aged expression rich in dried fruit, spice, and oak. End with a velvety, wheat-forward bourbon that blends mellow sweetness with hints of honey and citrus.
$22
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Japanese Whisky
Pure Malt Taketsuru - 43% ABV, 86 proof Nikka Coffee Malt - 45% ABV, 90 proof Hibiki Harmony - 43% ABV, 86 proof Appreciate the refined elegance of Japanese whisky. Begin with a beautifully balanced blend featuring floral notes and honeyed sweetness. Indulge in a bold malt infused with roasted coffee and dark chocolate, revealing captivating complexity. Conclude with a rich pure malt with layers of fruit and oak, finishing with warm sweetness.
$28
PRODUCTS
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Tea Leaf Salad Kit
Available in Traditional, Vegan, and Spicy Vegan. The Burma Love Fermented Tea Leaf Salad Kit contains one tub of Fermented Tea Leaf dressing and one tub of Burmese Crunchy Mix to make up to four servings of our tea leaf salad recipe. Just add crisp fresh romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapeños and lemon juice to enjoy the original 'Recipe of Burma Superstar'.
$14.99
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Burmese Crunchy Mix
Our Burmese Crunchy Mix is a medley of roasted peanuts, garlic chips, chickpeas, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds that can be used to top salads made with our range of Fermented Tea Leaf Dressings, or any dish requiring a nutty, rich garnish.
$8.99
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Burma Superstar Cookbook
From the beloved San Francisco restaurant, a mouthwatering collection of recipes, including Fiery Tofu, Garlic Noodles, the legendary Tea Leaf Salad, and many more. Available autographed by founder Desmond Tan.
$27
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Golden Crispy Garlic Chips
Our Golden Crispy Garlic Chips are a savory addition to enhance the flavors of any salad, soup, pasta, or your favorite rice dish. This crunchy and flavorful garnish can also be eaten as a snack. Enjoy the flavor and texture our garlic chips have to offer.
$8.99
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Fish Sauce
Fish sauce is the key ingredient to Southeast Asian cooking. A tiny dash imparts depth and deepens flavors in any dish. Our fish sauce is 100% natural and made from wild-caught anchovies and natural sea salt from the Gulf of Thailand.
$6.95