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Burma Superstar
Burmese Restaurant$$$$
Inner Richmond, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater
"Tea leaf salad and rainbow salad are both absolutely delicious!"(140 Tips)
"Get the rainbow salad, samosa soup, and burma cooler (ginger beer)."(22 Tips)
"Amahhhzing!!!!! Coconut rice with sesame chicken is outstanding."(46 Tips)
"Nan pia dok, tea leaf salad and chili lamb is the perfect meal for 2"(18 Tips)
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Octavio RuizMay 3, 2015The tea leaf salad and all the soups are my choice. A bowl of soup can be shared up to 5 people. Come in group.
Cassie BergAugust 26, 2012You MUST get the tea leaf salad. It is the best thing I've ever eaten. For entree suggestions the waiters won't steer you wrong. Also- the communal table is fun!
Divya MenonMarch 9, 2015OMG!! Love this place for its appetizers - all very good! Tea Salad is a must and my Fav is the Samusa Soup!! 😋
Anything on their fried rice is pretty much awesome. Mongolian style is possibly my favorite. Also, it is amazing how a good tea makes for the best lunchtime beverage.
- Laura DNovember 29, 2009Unbelievably delicious. Get the rainbow salad, samosa soup, and burma cooler (ginger beer). Don't take reservations - get your name on the list & wait at coffee shop across the street - they'll call.
Elias BizApril 25, 2017Burma superstar salad and noodle salad, Spicy and crispy chicken, okra and tofu, garlic noodles -- awesome.
Rachel RebeccaNovember 11, 2016I had the Burmese noodles here, which was pretty good and the rosewater dessert which was also really good, service was friendly
Still probably the best Samusa soup of the 6 Burmese places I've tried. Chicken Kebat is craveable and filled with flavor.
Jess LMarch 15, 2016Come when they open if you don't want to wait. Tea leaf and rainbow salads and samusa soup are my favorite.- Audrey HudsonNovember 20, 2014Tea leaf salad, samosa soup, Burmese style noodles, + Burmese style lamb curry. The coconut rice is also unreal!
Phil WilliamsJuly 7, 2014The wait is usually long, but I love that they'll call you when your table is ready so you don't have to just stand there.
Sharon P.March 21, 2015Best Burmese food I've had to date. The room temp vegetarian noodles are a must must must.
Amanda NatividadFebruary 2, 2014Yes, the tea leaf and rainbow salads. But also, the Chili Lamb is spectacular. Spicy, bold and incredibly tender.
FoodspottingDecember 12, 2010This authentic Burmese eatery is life-changing, according to Fiona. Be sure to order the traditional tea leaf salad, made from fermented tea leaves, and sesame chicken or beef.
Nathalie HuynhOctober 5, 2018A discovery. My first Birman restaurant and I loved it. A place to go if you drop by SF.
Lubos JantoMay 27, 2016Amazing asian food, tealeaf salad is a must. Good coconut noodles and curry. Busy in evenings
Angie LauNovember 25, 2012Call ahead to put yourself on the list before getting there. But still go early!! The tea leaf salad is an absolute must!!!!
KEJune 7, 2019Get the rainbow salad, coconut rice, sesame chicken, and the warm dip (I don’t remember what it was exactly.) Everything smelled and tasted soo delicious.
Caroline G.June 19, 2014The samusa soup lives up to the hype, the pork curry was tender and tasty, and the rose tea was divine!
Amir SuidanJuly 8, 2015The Veg Samosa was excellent. And the Poddi was real good. Keep in mind it doesn't come with rice
Benjy WeinbergerJune 24, 2014Don't limit yourself to old favorites. The menu is full of interesting, off-beat... ah, who are we kidding. You're getting the samusa soup and the tea leaf salad, aren't you?
Burma SuperstarMarch 21, 2019Our Tea Leaf Salad is one of the ten most popular dishes in the country
Meghana DharApril 14, 2014stuck in line? Ditch the windy wait and head a block over to b-star: same owner, similar menu (with notables like the tea leaf salad). Another nearby substitute: Mandalay
If the line is too long to endure, check out b star for your tea leaf salad fix (and other similar menu items)
Everything is great! Coconut rice is the perfect accompaniment to all their dishes
Diego RufoMarch 24, 2011It's some of the best southeast Asian food i've never been. The samosa soup and tea leaf salads are a big hit. And it's relatively affordable considering its location. Read more
@JaumePrimeroJune 14, 2014Sweet and sour glazed candied balls of chicken. Just do it. Mango lassi was the bomb!- Andy JiangFebruary 17, 2012Tea leaf salad and samosa soup. I never believed vegetarian food could ever be delicious until i came here. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
If you're a vegetarian, you're better off enduring the wait for Burma Superstar. Unfortunately the abbreviated menu at B Star is heavily tilted towards meat eaters. That said, it is outstanding food.
Stéphane AubinAugust 2, 2015Everything we ate from the coconut rice to the shrimps were so good. Service is great !
Dominique ToneyAugust 30, 2013Amazing service, amazing food. I could eat the tea leaf salad every day for the rest of my life. Truly.- DavidMay 16, 2015Tea leaf salad, definetely coconut rice. Cat fish chowder, the lamb curry is abit tough
Sabina B.January 18, 2016The samusa soup, rainbow salad, and shrimp curry are especially delicious 🍲🌈🍤
Nipun SachdevNovember 21, 2014Get the Vegetarian Samusa Soup, Burmese Style Curry with Shrimp and Nan Gyi Dok.
Marc AafjesJanuary 12, 2015Great food! Didn't have to wait too long so don't get discourage by a line :)
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011There is just something fun about having the server mix up the 22 ingredients of your rainbow salad in front of you that makes a meal an adventure. - Inspector
Kyle MeyerNovember 28, 2013Excellent Burmese. Tea leaf salad is impressive as a starter (even if you hate salads!).
Despina PapadopoulouJanuary 7, 2015Very good food,great variety!Go for early dinner,it gets crowded fast!
Audra SmithFebruary 10, 2013Try the Tea Leaf Salad - Crunchy, #nutty #exotic goodness. The #fermented tea leaves are #indescribable.
Sam FeldmanJanuary 5, 2014If there's a long line go try b star bar right down the street. Same ownership, almost as good!
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
San Francisco, CA 94118
United States
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(415) 387-2147
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"Order everything(!!) and share it. And be sure to order a tea leaf salad. Amazing food."
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"Everything is amazing. Favorites include eggplant with shrimp, garlic noodles with pork, and of course the tea leaf salad."
Chris H. - 8.0
"Noodles as amazingly delicious as the service is surly. Order fast, east faster, leave happy!"
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