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Burma Love

Burmese Restaurant$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Burma Love

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Ranked #9 for healthy food in the Mission District
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"Get the tea leaf salad, crispy whole fish, and coconut rice."(55 Tips)
"Tea leaf salad, coconut rice, and chili lamb are amazing."(21 Tips)
"... food. Standouts: platha and coconut chicken curry dip, shrimp..."(11 Tips)
"Definitely try the tea leaf salad and spicy noodles."(10 Tips)

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Andres NovoaJune 26, 2016
Been here 10+ times
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!!
Upvoted 4 hours ago
Mike WinstonDecember 29, 2016
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
Upvoted Feb 24
emily meyerAugust 2, 2018
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 jansonApril 5, 2015
Been here 5+ times
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 BrenowitzJuly 22, 2018
Been here 5+ times
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!
Danielle DavisFebruary 28, 2016
Royal Arrangement cocktail, Platha and Dip, Spicy Noodles. DO IT.
Noah WeissMay 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great Burmese food. Standouts: platha and coconut chicken curry dip, shrimp Burmese curry with coconut rice, and of course the tea leaf salad.
Vincent TangMarch 3, 2015
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!
Ranu RajkarnikarMarch 15, 2016
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.
Jody VaynshtokMay 13, 2018
Been here 10+ times
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.
SFGateApril 13, 2015
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
Sandra CifoSeptember 3, 2018
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!
Pavan KulkarniJune 25, 2016
Loved the ambience. Definitely try the tea leaf salad and spicy noodles. Loved the Burma sunrise beer
Jonny LeaheyAugust 20, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Tea leaf salad is to die for. Also, chicken with basil and coconut rice are great bets.
Bikash MishraAugust 4, 2017
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.
KevinJuly 31, 2021
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.
Angel FuSeptember 7, 2015
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!
Charlotte AnderssonSeptember 10, 2015
Lunch deal with one choice of protein, salad and rice for $16 is nice! The salads here are much more than just salads.
Ryan WyattOctober 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
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 DesaiMay 27, 2016
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.
Roshan TaleraJune 14, 2017
Tea Leaf salad is an absolute must if you are here for any meal at any time.
GS RajuJune 30, 2017
Don't miss Tea leaf salad and platha. Visited after two years. Maintaining excellent standards.
Chris H.June 27, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Everything is amazing. Favorites include eggplant with shrimp, garlic noodles with pork, and of course the tea leaf salad.
Tsung HungApril 7, 2018
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.
Jonathan EatherlyJanuary 7, 2015
The chili beef with coconut rice was a great fusion of Burmese, Thai, and Middle Eastern flavors. Loved it!
.:. sAugust 20, 2015
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 FarrellJuly 9, 2015
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.
Alvaro Sanchez DiazJune 28, 2019
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
Mansi ShahMarch 3, 2016
Great food especially the vegetarian noodles. Always a long line though so I recommend small groups and going early
Ami H.September 24, 2018
Fried Chili Catfish is finger lickin good
matt knoxAugust 1, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Tea leaf salad, coconut rice, and chili lamb are amazing. I like their curry too.
Jarel HillOctober 10, 2018
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. ReedJanuary 29, 2020
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.
Cyril S.July 23, 2020
Had the mint tofu and coconut rice! Was really good and tasty. Not too spicy
Mario BarrajaJanuary 21, 2016
Cocktails are very good: order Raven's Fall if you like gin based drinks and mango lassi. Duck curry and mango chicken
Nico PitneyJanuary 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
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 PatelMarch 19, 2016
Tea leaf salad reminds me of chaat - fun combo of wet and dry ingredients and sauces. Makes for interesting flavors and textures.
Amit LevyMay 30, 2016
The samusa soup is great (although beware the chicken broth -- I can't have it anymore). Plenty of good veggie options still
Dominic FerraroJanuary 25, 2016
Tea leaf salad is great! Go for lunch, since they don't take reservations, and it was be easy to walk in.
_January 14, 2015
The tea leaf salad is still my favorite. Quality is not as good as the other Burma superstar's in the city or the east bay.
Jiong LiuJanuary 17, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The rainbow salad and samusa soup were the stars of the night! Also, $21 for a bottle of prosecco in the mission? What a steal!
erinsauceJanuary 3, 2015
Order the signature tea leaf salad and samusa soup. Heavenly.
Brian TranJune 26, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Get the superstar vegetarian noodles and the tea leaf salad!
Sherry LiMay 21, 2015
More spacious than the Richmond restaurant. Tea leaf salad, chicken and mint, steamed rockfish are awesome.
LanJanuary 13, 2016
Catfish chowder noodle soup is amazing!! I was sad I had to share.
NickJuly 8, 2015
Tea leaf salad, chicken with fresh mint. Unique and delicious calamari. Best sesame chicken ever
Kyle MinorJune 9, 2023
Been here 10+ times
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. 🇲🇲
Katarina SladoljevAugust 28, 2015
Tried the lamb curry, chicken with mango and tea leaf salad with coconut rice. Sooooo delicious!!!
Odile RoujolAugust 5, 2019
Salad with tea is a must and the noodles 🍝
Mark MunroApril 10, 2018
The vegetarian samusa soup, tea leaf salad, and chicken with fresh mint can’t be missed!

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