Burma Superstar

The Oakland location has lots of available parking on the street in close proximity to the restaurant, especially if you go at 11:30 for lunch. You will get a strong whiff of all those seasonings cooking as you approach, in my book this always means good food will follow. They have a nice area for outside seating, but be careful of the bike lane, make sure you look before you cross into the restaurant or you might walk right into a 10 speed! The staff was very accommodating to my cousin with a wheelchair, they easily moved seating to ensure she had adequate space and was comfortable. I didn’t need to taste the food after this display of kindness, I knew I was in good culinary hands! The bathrooms are clean with a hint of cleaning product in the air, they are also spacious and pleasant even though they are unisex because I am not a fan of sharing restrooms with men. So yes, it is safe to use the bathroom here! The decor of the space has a family friendly feeling, with artwork that reminds you a trip to Burma should be on your travel bucket list! The menu has several selections but it’s not overwhelming, and accommodates all preferred diets. Vegetarians, and vegans this is a haven for you, lots of fruits and vegetables in these dishes, so please don’t shy away! I like restaurants that take a break between lunch and dinner, they usually do an extra bit of cleaning in my opinion. They close for lunch at 2:30 and open for dinner at 5pm during the week. This place gets packed, so plan to go early, and they only take reservations for parties of 8 or more! The food is eye appealing, you can taste the dish before you have your first bite, I love a beautifully displayed plate! If you find yourself in Oakland, I highly recommend grabbing a meal at Burma Superstar, have the Tea Leaf Salad, Egg Curry With Okra, and Coconut Rice. Sip a hot Fresh Ginger Honey Tea, while you enjoy the loving energy and artwork that make the setting as unique as the food! Unnerved Traveler

Food is amazing! It's a mixture of Thai food with the sweet flavors and Indian food with the curries and stews. The service is stellar but the restaurant is small and closes in the middle of the day and gets packed fast. I'm glad they added the additional seating outside and to go. My favorite is the coconut rice with the mint chicken and tea leaf salad. I highly recommend them. I take everyone I know there and not one person hasn't liked it yet!

I ordered Shan noodles and Mango tamarind spritzer. Noodles were absolutely delicious. Will highly recommend ordering these and the drink was so refreshing on a hot day.

Burma Superstar is s wonderful Burmese restaurant with a few locations in Oakland and San Francisco. They are also a kid friendly dining establishment! We were there with friends and their one year old baby and the staff was exceptionally empathetic! And their food was delicious!

I’ve been here twice. Every single time, the food hits the spot. The first time, we had to wait almost 35 min in line because it was crowded. It was before the pandemic and before they had the space outside. My most recent visit was very easy in comparison. We got seated right away but outside, which wasn’t a big deal. They had some heaters which made the temperature pleasant and manageable. The cocktails were on point and complimented the flavors of the dishes well. Can’t really complain too much, will definitely come back.

Cozy lil spot with a great bar and excellent food. We tried the mint chicken, Burmese style lamb curry, tea leaf salad, Burmese samusas, and the pumpkin chicken stew. Every dish was flavorful and got great reviews from everyone at the table. Looking forward to my next visit!!

Absolutely love this restaurant. We've never had a bad meal here and always try something new. The tea leaf salad is a favorite and the housemate tofu.

Came here back in June, and this was my first time trying Burmese food. We wanted to order a bit of everything so we ordered the Ban Gyi Dok, chili lamb, the catfish curry, coconut rice and a milk tea. For two people, our order came out to a total of $102, with tip, which is a bit pricey but we had leftovers so that made me feel better :0) Burmese flavor is not one that I am used to, but it was quite delicious. Our waiter was super attentive and The location was perfect to hang out and have conversation. I’ll absolutely come back to explore more items.

The Oakland location has lots of available parking on the street in close proximity to the restaurant, especially if you go at 11:30 for lunch. You will get a strong whiff of all those seasonings cooking as you approach, in my book this always means good food will follow. They have a nice area for outside seating, but be careful of the bike lane, make sure you look before you cross into the restaurant or you might walk right into a 10 speed! The staff was very accommodating to my cousin with a wheelchair, they easily moved seating to ensure she had adequate space and was comfortable. I didn’t need to taste the food after this display of kindness, I knew I was in good culinary hands! The bathrooms are clean with a hint of cleaning product in the air, they are also spacious and pleasant even though they are unisex because I am not a fan of sharing restrooms with men. So yes, it is safe to use the bathroom here! The decor of the space has a family friendly feeling, with artwork that reminds you a trip to Burma should be on your travel bucket list! The menu has several selections but it’s not overwhelming, and accommodates all preferred diets. Vegetarians, and vegans this is a haven for you, lots of fruits and vegetables in these dishes, so please don’t shy away! I like restaurants that take a break between lunch and dinner, they usually do an extra bit of cleaning in my opinion. They close for lunch at 2:30 and open for dinner at 5pm during the week. This place gets packed, so plan to go early, and they only take reservations for parties of 8 or more! The food is eye appealing, you can taste the dish before you have your first bite, I love a beautifully displayed plate! If you find yourself in Oakland, I highly recommend grabbing a meal at Burma Superstar, have the Tea Leaf Salad, Egg Curry With Okra, and Coconut Rice. Sip a hot Fresh Ginger Honey Tea, while you enjoy the loving energy and artwork that make the setting as unique as the food! Unnerved Traveler

Food is amazing! It's a mixture of Thai food with the sweet flavors and Indian food with the curries and stews. The service is stellar but the restaurant is small and closes in the middle of the day and gets packed fast. I'm glad they added the additional seating outside and to go. My favorite is the coconut rice with the mint chicken and tea leaf salad. I highly recommend them. I take everyone I know there and not one person hasn't liked it yet!

I ordered Shan noodles and Mango tamarind spritzer. Noodles were absolutely delicious. Will highly recommend ordering these and the drink was so refreshing on a hot day.

Burma Superstar is s wonderful Burmese restaurant with a few locations in Oakland and San Francisco. They are also a kid friendly dining establishment! We were there with friends and their one year old baby and the staff was exceptionally empathetic! And their food was delicious!

I’ve been here twice. Every single time, the food hits the spot. The first time, we had to wait almost 35 min in line because it was crowded. It was before the pandemic and before they had the space outside. My most recent visit was very easy in comparison. We got seated right away but outside, which wasn’t a big deal. They had some heaters which made the temperature pleasant and manageable. The cocktails were on point and complimented the flavors of the dishes well. Can’t really complain too much, will definitely come back.

Cozy lil spot with a great bar and excellent food. We tried the mint chicken, Burmese style lamb curry, tea leaf salad, Burmese samusas, and the pumpkin chicken stew. Every dish was flavorful and got great reviews from everyone at the table. Looking forward to my next visit!!

Absolutely love this restaurant. We've never had a bad meal here and always try something new. The tea leaf salad is a favorite and the housemate tofu.

Came here back in June, and this was my first time trying Burmese food. We wanted to order a bit of everything so we ordered the Ban Gyi Dok, chili lamb, the catfish curry, coconut rice and a milk tea. For two people, our order came out to a total of $102, with tip, which is a bit pricey but we had leftovers so that made me feel better :0) Burmese flavor is not one that I am used to, but it was quite delicious. Our waiter was super attentive and The location was perfect to hang out and have conversation. I’ll absolutely come back to explore more items.

We liked everything about Burma Superstar. The only thing I have trouble with is I don't like hot and spicy things and my boyfriend dies. Me navigating what to order can sometimes be challenging. We have visited more than once. We liked it each time we visited. Service was quick and friendly. I find myself peering at other people orders to navigate my own ordering. Its friendly atmosphere and casual setting make it super easy to visit. I love coconut rice!

Burma Superstar has been on my must-try list for a while and they did not disappoint! (aside from the priciness...) We ordered the Platha & Dip, Laphet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad), Pork Belly with Mustard Greens, and a side of Coconut Rice. To start, the Platha & Dip was pretty scrumptious but the serving was smaller than we wished for at $17. Next, there was the star of the show, the Tea Leaf Salad. The flavors were flavoring and the freshness was freshing. The flavor combination bursts in your mouth - the nutty flavors and acidic crunches mesh perfectly. Finally, there was the Pork Belly with Mustard Greens with Coconut Rice. Again, amazing flavors of spicy, sour, sweet, and savory. I enjoyed the dish but I wouldn't recommend it if you do not like spicy pickled flavors. Also, the dish did not come with rice. We ordered a separate side of rice for $4. Amazing service and cute interior too. Overall, good food but pricier. I know that Tea Leaf Salad will cross my mind from time to time. I'd likely come back but sparingly... because my bank account cannot afford regularly eating here. If you live in the area, I'd definitely recommend checking at Burma Superstar at least once!

I joined the Yelp Waitlist at my home and by the time I got to the restaurant I was seated within 5min! I ate here on a Sunday night ~7:30pm with my boyfriend who was visiting. I highly recommend checking the wait times on yelp before going. There are metered street parking options available but it was a little challenging to find parking. There were a lot of indoor and outdoor seating options. The outdoor seating option is well-lit, covered by an overhead awning, and has some heat lamps. I sat indoors this time and the interior is cozy and lively. To start, I of course had to get the iconic tea leaf salad! The salad is mixed table side. This was my favorite part of the meal because the salad has lots of different crunchy textural elements like the peanuts and other seeds. It had a nice balance of acidity, spiciness, and refreshing flavors. We also got garlic noodles with chicken, pork curry with potatoes, and garlic rice. The garlic noodles were ok I felt that the noodles were overcooked and mushy. The garlic taste came through and the chicken was moist. The pork curry was another noteworthy dish because the pork was super tender and soft. The coconut rice was very tasty with the pork curry and it gave the curry a lift so it wasn't super heavy to eat. The coconut rice by itself had a mild coconut milk flavor. Throughout the meal, the service was friendly and prompt at taking orders/refilling water. Overall, I think that this place is a good spot for Burmese food. The highlight was definitely the tea leaf salad. The food came out promptly and the service was good.

Came here after work for some comfort food. I ordered the Coconut Chicken Curry and a side of Coconut rice. I always get the soup instead but wanted to try the curry with rice. It's slightly different than the soup because the curry has basil. Not my favorite but the flavor is so light it's ok and let me own not being the biggest fan of basil. I will also say the waiter told me it was like the soup but it would've been helpful to know the basil difference because it can be strong at times. Despite the variance of this dish, I think it was perfect. Their coconut rice does not miss! It's consistent and that's what I like the most. I can't tell you what makes good coconut rice, but this is the first place I think of. It's a must-try!

I want to start off by saying the service here was amazing. The person taking our order and the folks serving the food were all so friendly and seemed very passionate about the food. We sat outside on the patio and the weather was so nice. Even with a busy street it wasn't distracting from the company or food. I had been wanting to try out Burmese cuisine after a coworker made tea leaf salad for a work event. This place had so many great options to try. I loved the chicken and kabocha squash curry which is surprising as I'm not usually a fan of this type of squash. The lamb was so tender as well! Will definitely be coming back during my next trip to the area.

The only time I've had Burmese food was at Burma Superstar (this location), and that was two years ago. Finally, I went back because their food was just so delicious! However, I ordered completely different dishes from their menu this time, and they were not as good as I expected. I ordered the Burmese Style Beef Curry, Garlic Noodles, and Dry-Fried String Beans. The dry-fried string beans were the best dish out of the three. The string beans were crunchy and very flavorful from the chili and garlic. The garlic noodles, however, were quite disappointing. The Burmese twist was fantastic, but it was severely lacking that garlic flavor. Nonetheless, if I were to think of it as a different noodle dish, I still think it was good; just don't expect it to be full of garlic flavor as you would expect from typical garlic noodle dishes. Lastly, the beef curry was decent. The flavor was there, but I definitely preferred the Pork Curry with Potatoes that I ordered two years ago. Service was phenomenal. We were the only ones seated outdoors, and our servers were very attentive. Their menu has a variety of options, and they definitely have some superstar dishes, but they were not the dishes I ordered during this second visit.

My first time here and first time trying Burmese food. It did not disappoint! Service was great first of all, the outdoor seating was lovely on a warm October day, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend the Burmese curry with shrimp and the eggplant curry. Don't forget the tasty coconut rice!

My Honolulu friends wanted to go to Burma Superstar in Temescal last night. In Honolulu they've eaten lots of Burmese food - their reference restaurant is Rangoon. I'd enjoyed eating at the Alameda Burma Superstar before. We ordered the Lsphet Thoke Tea Leaf Salad, which was delicious! We also ordered the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, the Pumpkin Chicken Stew and Coconut Rice. My friends liked these, though I felt they were just ok. One friend ordered a Burmese Milk Tea, which was tasty! One caution: if you dine outside, be VERY careful crossing from the restaurant / sidewalk to the outdoor seating - there's a very well used bike lane between them, and no one seems to slow down for restaurant patrons or staff. Rather, they pass through going pretty fast!

Burma is one of my favorite stops when in the Bay Area. Arrived in the middle of the week around 5:30pm, the weather was great so we were able to sit comfortably in the parklette. We order a few drinks on got down to business with food. Everything is always so well flavored. I love that it's right on Telegraph with so many other great food options just a stones throw away.

Wonderful meal at Burma superstar. We enjoyed mocktails, tea leaf salad, chicken curry, coconut rice, spicy noodles, and fried catfish. The catfish and coconut rice were my favorite! The food tasted even better the next day! The service is good. Bathrooms are way in the back but spacious. We sat outside and it was a bit loud and we were interrupted by people passing by peddling for money or food but I imagine the ambiance is nicer inside. It is pricey but nothing crazy for the Bay Area. Will return!

Amazing service. The restaurant was closing early because of limited staff but they allowed us to be seated. The food came out SO quickly and we weren't rushed at all despite them wanting to close early. The vibe was cool. The decor was beautiful and the bar was nicely set up. The space was bigger than I thought it would be. We ordered the sesame tofu and the Shan noodles. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Shan noodles because of the tomato sauce but if you like tomato sauce with spices it might be a hit! The tofu was delicious! Super crispy on the outside but soft on the inside with a sweet and tangy sauce on top. I would definitely return and try some other items.

Overall very very solid food and probs the best tea leaf salad I've had, but unfortunate pricing + you must know what to order. We ordered 2 coconut rice and 1 jasmine for a table of 7, but quickly realized that just 2 bowls could have been enough with all the dishes we ordered. Coconut rice was tasty but sweet so avoid if you have negative sweet tolerance, and the platha with dip (the side curry was 10/10) and pumpkin pork curry was my personal favorite!!Pork was super tender and this was the least saltiest dish, although the kabocha could've been more cooked:( the chunks were kinda hard. The fried catfish was crispy and paired well with everything else on the menu, and the Shan noodles were good but rather simple. Skip the chili beef and tofu - pretty salty and slightly cold. Chicken with mint was my friends fav and it was super flavorful, I just wished I liked mint:( The staff were super friendly but it does get pretty busy in the evenings so we needed to flag them down a few times during peak hours for water. The servers toss the tea leaf salads and Shan noodles for you in a lil mini performance, which is a fun vibe. Parking is in Temescal so do not leave anything in ur car;(

The service is helpful, location is good as well. What really stands out of course is the food! Incredible selection of delicious Burmese food that brings novelty to the palate with flavors of spice and sweetness for those who have not tried Burmese food. Great for lunch or dinner and phenomenal food to eat if you happen to be hung over. I'd highly recommend Burma superstar! Ambiance is quite good as well!

Who knew catfish could be so tasty? Temescal has so many great options for dining that it's often hard to decide where to go. In a recommendation, I chose this restaurant because its cuisine was very different and the food has spices I haven't had before. Quaint and cozy, the dining area lends itself to cross table communication. We met some good people there and shared insights about our favorite items on the menu. Plump as juicy shrimp, crunch and spicy catfish paired well with that mango lassi! Burly evidently I missed out on the featured item: rainbow salad. I'll be back for that one and hopefully I'll see you there!

Really unique and delicious Burmese food! Everything was super flavorful and very good. Definitely on the heavier seasoning side. I absolutely loved the tea leaf salad! It's crunchy, refreshing and full of different textures. The samosas were nice and flaky and lots of filling. The pork belly with mustard greens was tangy and savory. The lamb kebat was tomato based and full of veggies, mint and cilantro. The curry chicken stew was packed with chicken and kabocha squash. The staff was nice. The restaurant was very clean. Great place to eat!

Would highly recommend this restaurant - it has a cute interior and ambiance and the waiters were all lovely. They provided very useful recommendations and answered any questions we may had. As they were bringing our food, they also reminded us of the names of the dishes, which was helpful. I want to especially recommend the Laphet Thoke (tea leaf salad) - it's one of the best salads I've had. All of the ingredients mix really well together - there are so many different textures and tastes, blending perfectly to get great contrasting tastes and bites. It also has the perfect amount of dressing. Even if you're not the biggest fan of salads, I'd recommend trying this one. There was a group of us so we ordered many different dishes - and we found all of them good. I don't think you can really go wrong with anything so you feel free to order anything. We also found the happy hour cocktails great. I'd definitely be happy coming here again.

The food is outstanding!!!! You must try the Salt and Pepper Calamari and Chicken, it's fried to perfection and the dipping sauce . I took one my friends who is very traditional, now he can't stop talking about the food. I've gone a few times in a month and have been very consistent. Servers are very attentive and on point. Oh yeah you have to try the non-alcoholic spritzer with tamarind ( can't remember the name) so full of flavor and will make your tastebuds dance

favorite restaurant in Oakland!!! My friends and I hate the best time ever and I will always come back to Burma superstar Get the tea leaf salad, the eggplant, and the spicy noodles and you will have the best meal of your life. And the coconut rice!!!

First let me start by thanking Serak for the amazing service! He was attentive, friendly, and super helpful. The food was delicious as always, no complaints. We had Rainbow salad, chicken samusas, chili beef, superstar shrimp, and sesame chicken. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather. It was a busy evening but our service was still top tier. Overall, we had a great experience and will be back soon!

I have been to this location and Burma Love on valencia st in SF and have always enjoyed the food. This time I ordered the mango chicken which was pretty good but not my favorite dish I've ordered. My friend ordered the eggplant stirfry with chicken which I much preferred and would definitely recommend. We asked for hot sauce on the side and I kid you not, it's probably some of the best hot sauce I've ever had at a restaurant! I was not expecting it to be so delicious - definitely ask for it if you're a fan of spice. Service was great and the food came out incredibly fast. The only con is that the food is quite expensive so it's not a regular spot for me but more so a special occasion meal.

Whenever I'm in the Bay, I have to grab a meal at Burma Superstar. Their tea leaf salad is the best I've ever had, and I'm so bummed I don't live closer. It's the perfect combination of textures, not too salty, and with lots of crunch.

Came here for dinner after visiting UC Berkeley and it didn't disappoint! Luckily there was no wait on a Monday night and we were seated really quickly. We started off with some platha and curry sauce which was fried nicely and not oily and the curry sauce was yummy! I got the chicken curry noodle soup which was a large serving and we also tried the mango salad and curry noodles. The burmese milk tea tasted like a regular HK milk tea so it wasn't very special. I liked my noodle and soup but it was a bit heavy after a few bites so I would definitely share it! The server was nice and the restaurant was lively and still quiet enough to have a nice conversation. We liked the noodles and salad and will probably come back to try more menu options!

3.5/5 rounded up to 4 stars. Came here on a Sunday evening around 8:30 PM, and there wasn't a wait at all. This restaurant is such a great spot for a nice dinner in Oakland with a comfy yet elegant interior and drinks. I've heard so much about this place and have been dying to try it, but it was a bit underwhelming and prices are pretty steep. We ordered the famous tea leaf salad without peanuts, Burmese style beef curry, and the spicy crispy chicken. - Tea Leaf Salad (7/10): We really loved all the crunchy textures in the tea leaf salad, but there's so much oil in the dressing that it doesn't even feel like you're eating a salad. Could be a good or bad thing depending on what you're looking for. - Burmese Style Beef Curry (6.5/10): This is really worth your money. They give you soooo much beef, but again, it's on the oily side and I wish the beef was more tender. - Spicy Crispy Chicken (6.5/10): Solid but is basically an elevated Panda Express Orange Chicken for $24. We also got two sides of jasmine rice, and they give you MOUNDS. It was a bit overcooked for my liking, a little mushy. For some reason, the rice was sweet? They might've given us the coconut rice instead. Not complaining though!

I can't recommend this place enough. Every dish has something special and we try to hit something new each visit while still enjoying our favorites. Tea leaf salad, garlic noodles with tofu, and sesame chicken are all fantastic. Also good for kids if you don't mix in all the jalapeños that come with the tea leaf salad. The coconut rice is a must have!! We tried the fried banana and ice cream this last visit and now we're going to have to get it each time we come, it's that good! We came right when it opened and were seated right away. Otherwise, the wait can get long, but it's always worth it.

Went on a recent rainy night and got seated at the bar in about 15 mins. Definitely use Yelp's WAITLIST feature so you can get in line remotely and show up right as your table frees up!! The menu is literally all good options! Their sauces are really tasty and the meats they use are nice good cuts. The cooking is careful so that everything's fully cook and not ever dried out. They have some fun mocktails and cocktails. The ambiance is nothing really special. The service is fast. Just a super solid dine-in tasty easy meal. Love to go with my kids ages 18-25, who always ask "why don't we come here more often."

Went here a few months ago for a friend's birthday! The staff was incredible!! Very friendly and helpful with accommodating to my dietary restrictions. There are A LOT of really tasty vegan options here! Every dish I ate was delicious and I can tell the menu is very carefully made and consists of items with reliable quality. Location is fantastic! The cozy ambiance is very welcoming! Looking forward to when I'm next in the area to come here again!

PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: expensive SERVICE: table service SURROUNDINGS: clean, modern, and open FLAVORS: - samosa were flavorless... do not recommend - chicken mango - no. Just intensely sweet sauce + Burma lamb - it was tasty in comparison to the others BONUS TIP: parking is a nightmare It got 3 stars for portions, service, and surroundings

My first time here and after reading some great reviews I was excited to try. The food was great. I went with a few friends and we went with: Platha and dip: highly recommend, the dip they give is so good I could eat it by itself. Tea leave salad: I love all the different textures of this salad, it is very refreshing. Chicken Curry and rice: very delicious, I'm not super big on Curry, but this one was really good.

I have mixed feelings about this review, about this visit to this restaurant. I have not been to Burma in years. I used to visit the one on Park in Alameda pretty frequently since it is so much closer to my job. Wellllll, tonight I visited the Telegraph location and I was very much underwhelmed. The place was busy. We literally walked up 20 minutes after their 5pm opening and we had to wait around 10 minutes for parklet dining- no indoor dining was available. Ok, fine, the greeter was very pleasant, the servers and others attendants were helpful and friendly. The lack of stars is because of the quality of the food. I'm disappointed. I chose this place to relive the flavors I have loved before however I was not getting the taste that I expected. I actually longed for the Burmese restaurant by my house while eating. We started with Samosa Soup- for me it wasn't hot enough when it was brought to the table. My daughters said it was ok but even the samosas in the soup were old tasting. I said hummm was this leftover from the lunch crowd??? We ordered catfish curry , fiery string beans, Sesame Chicken, Garlic Noodles, jasmine rice, and lemon grass salmon. The rice was way overcooked. The catfish wasn't fresh and the curry sauce wasn't spicy and the consistency was thin with bits and pieces of the batter from the fish . I ate it- frowning- because my daughters was looking like they were too hungry for me to say anything. The salmon took a while to come out.... meaning it was fresh. That dish came out with a good amount of fresh veggies accompanying the salmon and it was good although the sauce thickened up quickly, almost a gel. The string beans were delicious!!! The Sesame Chicken was good. The Garlic Noodles were ok but most of them got packed to go home. Thank you for the heater outside!!!!! Let's see if I make it back to the Alameda location.

Staff was really nice and made the experience enjoyable! We got the tea leaf salad, nan gyi dok, and curry chicken noodle soup. We typically get the same items from Mingalaba and personally think that Mingalaba is superior in taste. Burma Superstar seems to be more popular though, and it is quite tasty, but not as complex in flavors to Mingalaba. I like their Morning Star cocktail though because it really tasted like black milk tea (with a hint of vodka)! The place was nice and clean, filled with people, and perfect for a date night!

Delicious if pricey Burmese fare. We came on a Saturday at 12:30 and there was plenty of seating. We also had an infant in our group, and the staff was very attentive and patient with her. The standout dish we ordered was the fiery lamb, which was really flavorful and spicy. Just like street food in Asia! The pea sprouts were also delicious - very refreshing and a nice offset to the spicy, savory dishes. I would not recommend the spicy and crispy chicken though - which tasted like a cross between general Tso's and orange chicken.

This place is so good and I love the chili crunch catfish! One of my favorite meals in Oakland and I will be back!

Burma Superstar was at one point on my Mt. Rushmore of Oakland restaurants. It made it worth the incredibly long waits that were common pre-covid and was a destination meal I would take visitors to enjoy from out of town. It brings me no pleasure in saying this, but this is absolutely not the case anymore. Our servers last night were nice, but more casual than prior experiences. The food has taken a MAJOR step back, their signature tea leaf salad was almost inedibly salty and is not something I can get behind recommending to anyone (inferior veggies and ingredients it seemed too). There was no wait for 4 during prime time on a Friday night (should have told us something...) and the food is definitely why. There are absolutely better Burmese restaurants in Oakland (Teni East) and in the bay (Mandalay in SF) so spend your future dollars there.

There are a few Burma Superstars around the Bay Area, this one is in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood where there are bunch of food options now. They have outdoor seating which is convienient when I bring my dogs along. I'll be honest, I've avoided going to Burma Superstar for a few years when there were news articles outlining lawsuits that the owners/management weren't fairly paying their workers and giving them their tips among other things. Just so you know, in 2020 the owners paid a settlement paying employees lost wages, reinstituting tip sharing and requirements to do workers' rights trainings about breaks and any benefits that could apply. I checked that they had resolved the issue before I decided to go back. Burma Superstars offer very authentic and legit Burmese food. Their Tea Lead Salad is a must-order. Their garlic noodle dishes are pretty good too. They have a full bar, and I really enjoyed their Bureme Python which has a little bit of spice to it. This place can get pretty busy, they do have a Yelp Waiting List.

Burmese food is one of my favorites and I've been to a couple other Burma Superstar locations before! Their mango chicken and platha and dip are always a go to when I visit because it's so flavorful and no one else really makes it like they do. The tea leaf salad is always a family favorite too, packed with tons of flavor and makes for the perfect side dish when enjoying the rest of your meal. Highly recommend ordering family style so you can try a little bit of everything. The location of this one is a bit difficult to find parking and most of their seating is outdoors so just something to be aware of. Service can be a bit slow sometimes as well if you're seated outside. Overall really good food and definitely recommend checking out one of their locations in the Bay Area!

Fun to try but I don't think I would do it again. There old fashion sounded amazing, but was overwhelmingly sweet. For me mixing sweet and savory in dinner items doesn't work. The Mint Jalapeño Chicken dish just tasted too sweet. Nan Gyi Dok was basically flavorless noodles. We left most of that and didn't take it to go. Ginger Chili pork belly was the star of the show. Coconut Rice was amazing but so sweet that it's basically desert.

Like most others, i'll be unoriginal and start with the tea leaf salad. I'm not gonna gush about it, it wasn't head and shoulders above the one I've had at mandalay, burma love and others, but it was delicious and our plate was wiped clean pretty quick. Okra curry was on the sweeter side, but hot and delicious with their amazing coconut rice. I also always love their ginger tea served in a lightbulb and end up drinking 2 of those. I was let down by the garlic noodles which were not garlicky at all and lukewarm on top of it. The broccoli with onion bits was fantastic though, as was the soybean tofu appetizer, which was hot, crispy and topped with a touch of sweet sauce.

Burma's loyal following basically does their marketing for them and I understood why after eating here myself. The Rainbow salad held me down during the quarantine. It has so many great flavors and textures, and a bright dressing that brings it all together; and eating it in person where they toss it in front of you adds to the experience. The garlic noodles and eggplant curry are so good!!! Their dining room is beautiful and luckily we didn't struggle with the wait. One of my favorite restaurants ever!

everything we got was very good and shareable, definitely want to come back to try more of the menu! first time trying burmese milk tea and loved it, the planta dip was also a standout!

Couple of friends and I went for Oakland Restaurant Week during our lunch break and we got to try a bunch of their menu! Though located on the busy Telegraph, this place had plenty of street parking so that wasn't a struggle. We heard this was a popping place so we arrived exactly at 11:30 and were seated almost immediately even though we had a large party (5 people). The inside was nicely decorated and it wasn't too loud given that is is a smaller spot. The food came out super fast even though we came in during peak lunch hours. All dishes were tried with coconut rice (which I recommend if you like a little sweet with the savory mains). Appetizers: - Tea Leaf Salad (4.5/5): I'm allergic to peanuts so they made a portion for me without any and I was super grateful! This place is known for this dish so I was really excited to try it. It is a nice and light salad; perfect to kick off the meal - Vegetable Samusa (4/5) and Chicken Samusa (3/5): Both were pretty good but nothing super extraordinary. Main Dishes: - Mango Chicken (3/5): Pretty good, but just okay. Would probably go for other dishes instead - Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (5/5): One of my favorite dishes! - Chili Beef (4/5): pretty good but I preferred the chili lamb. - Chili Lamb (5/5): My other favorite dish! - Fiery Tofu with Beef (4.5/5): I loved the sauce they used and preferred this one over the other beef dish we got. Drinks - Mango Lassi (5/5): Can never go wrong with a refreshing mango lassi! It was a very delicious lunch and I recommend coming for a good place to catch up over lunch since the ambience is nice and the food is good!

Always a solid meal here. Don't think you can go wrong with any of the options. Plates are shareable. Small restaurant, so expect a wait.

Wish I could like this place more, but hasn't been in the Burmese rotation for a while because it seems less flavorful than before. Tried the samusa soup for lunch and while it wasn't bad, it also wasn't the same flavor and texture party as before nor as other places. Not bad, tho.

The food is always great - good option for delivery too. Definitely pricey but consistently tasty

This place is so FREAKING GOOD. I've never had Burmese food before, but I'm absolutely in love with it now. I went on a Thursday night and there was no wait time. Service had great reccs! I got the Eggplant with Garlic Curry and Shaan Noodles. Both were phenomenal and genuinely some of the most flavorful dishes I've tried in the East Bay. Highly recommend Be sure to get the Coconut Rice!!!

I took an out of town friend to BS last week. After not going for a while, I had hope that my experience would be better than the last time I was there, unfortunately it wasn't. My friend and I ordered the tea leaf salad (he'd never had it) and two other dishes. My dish came out first and my friend's dish didn't come out. We asked the server, he said he'd check on it. We kept waiting. Maybe 15 minutes later it came out and there was absolutely no acknowledgement or apology about the delay. I likely won't be back to BS again. There are other Burmese restaurants I can support that have better service. For the amount of money the dishes cost, I expect better service (and frankly better food because what we ordered was mediocre)

Delicious Burmese food. I tried the tea leaf salad, lamb curry, shrimp & eggplant, and spicy noodles with shrimp. The spicy noodles resemble pad thai and is not really spicy. The lamb curry is a bit too sweet for my taste (esp if paired with the coconut rice). I wish they made platha during lunch time because I was really looking forward to trying it!!

Dined in with a couple of friends on a Friday night. Signed up on Yelp waitlist beforehand so waited less than 30 minutes; they're very busy so would recommend joining the waitlist before coming to ensure quick-ish seating. We always over order because everything is so good and it's easy to take home and re-heat as leftovers the next day. Their signature tea lead salad is delicious, fresh with a mix of great textures. Platha is buttery, crispy, and chewy, a great conduit for the coconut chicken curry dip that it comes with. Chili lamb is one of my favorite mains; it's a great combo to eat with the coconut rice since you get that salt, sugar; and heat. Eggplant is also good - soft and flavorful. Chicken with fresh basil is ok - probably could have gone without it. I also get the ginger lemonade, which is a refreshing citrus pinch of goodness. It took a little while for the server to come take our order but once he did, the food came relatively quickly. Price is reasonable for the quality of the food. One of my favorite SE Asian spots for food. Highly recommend trying if you're in the area!

I get to choose the food for my work offsites and for lunch I selected Burma Superstar based on the Yelp ratings. I was not disappointed! I especially enjoyed the tea leaf salad - ordered one for everyone to share and I would have happily eaten the entire one myself. I also ordered the platt appetizer which is a bread/pita of sorts with a curry side - the bread was a bit dense and a little too oily for my taste. I'd much rather have Malaysian roti canai instead. Of course, some of this may have been because it was takeout as opposed to fresh in the restaurant. I also ordered the widely acclaimed lamb curry which was delicious, and so rich I could only eat a fourth of the serving. It came with chunks of potato as well with plenty of sauce. The vegetarians in our group were happy with the variety of options. Next time I'd like to try eating in the restaurant and have the tea leaf salad all to myself!

This is my go-to spot for Burmese food in Oakland! I always like going to Telegraph Ave because of all the different restaurant options. We decided to come here for dinner since we were in the area. We arrived there at 7pm on a Saturday (without a reservation) and was immediately seated outside since we promised the server that we would be able to leave before the next group at 8pm. The place was pretty packed both inside and outside. The go-to appetizer is always the Tea Leaf Salad. It's a very simple salad which includes: cabbage, jalapeños, tomatoes, fried garlic, toasted nuts, lemon, shrimp powder, and fish sauce, but the most important ingredient is the tea-leaf dressing. This dressing is out of this world and has a very unique taste. It's a must order item if you're unsure of what to get for an appetizer. We also ordered their garlic noodles and spicy and crispy chicken. They were both average (noodles were bland), and I didn't think it was worth the price for what you're getting (quality and quantity). We loved the Tea Leaf Salad so much that we decided to order their kit. We've made at least 5 salads since we got it and only had to get a handful of ingredients. Would definitely recommend this kit if you're a big fan like we are!