Bay Of Burma

While service can be a little slow, the food we had here was excellent. I had the shwe taung noodles with fried tofu, and my friends and I shared the white pea palata and veggie samusas . The curry sauce on the noodles was absolutely delicious and I added some fried chili pepper to kick up the heat. Also loved the sambusas and palatas. White pea tastes kind of similar to lentils and was well spiced, loved the fried onions on top as well.

I stopped by this Burmese spot for lunch and it was so good! The shwe taung khout swal noodles were so creamy, with a great mix of textures--some onions were a little caramelized, while others onions were fresh and crunchy plus the chewy noodles and tofu made for a lot of entertainment for the tastebuds. Topped with crispy fried onion bits and cilantro, it was the perfect combo of flavors. The restaurant itself was quite small and unassuming with 3 tables and a long bar top facing the window.It's a great spot for takeout if you're craving Burmese food. The staff was super friendly and easy to chat with, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth checking out and I can't wait to try out more of their menu!

Before the kehlani concert we went to bay of Burma since it was next to my friends apartment. There was only one other group in this small cute spot. Seemed like they had quite a bit of to-go orders while we were there.Keema Palata: 7/10 decent but I don't know if I would get it againDorfy chicken: 100/10 amazing flavor, fall-apart chickenThe service was a little bit slow and we were late to our pregame. But I'm not upset because the dorfy chicken was so good!

This restaurant feels more like a small cafe because it has ~3 table areas for sit-down options. It's an interesting set up for a restaurant due its size but the food comes out fast and is quite delicious. We got the white pea palata, mohinga, and tea leaf salad that was a varied spread when it comes to textures. I loved the crispiness of the palata along with its soft filling as well as the deep fried shallot toppings. The mohinga was also deep in flavor with a diverse set of ingredients, although I wish it had a bit less noodles that seemed to soak up a lot of the soup. The tea leaf salad was fresh but I'd hoped for even more toppings in terms of what I'm used to... and it also strangely tasted like cheese.

The location is very small but easy to find. We had dinner here before heading to a concert and we were not disappointed. The menu is small but we had a good variety of things to try. We ordered the samosas but they had to make sure they still had some which was a little bit different. I don't know if that's a good thing or not that they don't have certain items on the menu.I love platha and dip one of my go to and this one was slightly different to ones I've had but still very good. We had shrimp noodles full of flavor also with large shrimp. Initially we weren't sure what the portion size would be but it was more than enough for us. Overall good spot but just wish it was more closed off and had a little bit more space. The service was ok we ordered and then were pretty much left on our own after.

Bay of Burma is a new addition to the city. Although it's a relatively small shop, their flavors do pack a punch. We started with the samosa which were delicious. The sweet chilli sauce compliments the taste very well. Their tea leaf salad was a refreshing follow up dish. For the entree they recommend their tofu /beef based coconut curry style noodles which was missing a little zing initially but the server added some lime which elevated the flavors.Overall would recommend this place for a quick work lunch.

Summary:Lighter Burmese eatsDetails:I'm always on the lookout for eats in this general area, given our frequent weekend shopping trips to the nearby Costco, so I was surprised to find out that this "new" Burmese spot I had found on Yelp was not actually so new, and has been around for several years now! My girlfriend pointed out that despite us being in the area so often, we're usually just doing a stop-and-go for coffee, so... fair.Not having been to Burma (or Myanmar, rather), I can't comment on the authenticity of any Burmese I've had here. That said, BoB's flavors definitely feel lighter than the competition here, comparing against spots like Mandalay, Burma Superstar, Mingalaba, and so on. While that was a bit of a negative when it came to the tea leaf salad, this wasn't actually a bad thing for the dorfy chicken and shwe taung noodles we had, which all had a pretty good balance of flavors, and didn't leave us comatose afterwards.They also carry a Burmese tea, which is similar to Thai tea, but described to us as stronger and less sweet. While the sweetness of the iced version can't be adjusted, the hot can, down to about 20%, though I'd recommend a bit more, as that was a little too tea-bitter, even for me.Accessibility:Small shop with both indoor and outdoor seating. Accessible-ish: tables are a bit on the closer side so I can see it being harder if they're busy, and the way the table legs are designed (tripod legs) means it may be difficult/impossible to scoot in further.

Love this new Burmese restaurant in SoMa! Unassuming and unpretentious with limited seating, but the food was surprisingly good. This place is often packed, with ppl sitting inside/outside and lots of pickup orders--I frequently walk by it and have been curious to try it for a while, and it did not disappoint!I tried the tea leaf salad and the mohingar noodles and they were exceptional. The tea leaf salad was a vibrant mix of textures and flavors, with tangy fermented tea leaves, crunchy nuts, and fresh vegetables. The portion size was also very generous. The mohingar noodles were a comforting bowl of rice noodles in a rich, savory fish broth, topped with crispy fritters and lemongrass--it's a little spicy but it's worth the heat if you can handle it. Compared to other Burmese places in the city, I would say it's one of the better ones, and the prices are reasonable (for SF).Service is quick, the waiter was very attentive, and the bathroom was clean. I noticed a lot of takeout orders being prepared, which makes sense given the size of the restaurant.I'll definitely be back to test out the rest of the menu and I'm super glad that SoMa is seeing a revival of the restaurant scene with these little gems popping up.

Went here for date night despite its modest looks and it was WORTH IT! I absolutely loved the seasoning on the shrimp noodle dish, the pineapple chicken came with a healthy serving of veggies cooked just right! The half serving of keema palata was still pretty generous and just the right amount for two.

Ordered 4 things with drink. Best veggie samusa. So crunchy, thin shell and not greasy. Great flavor, comes in 3s. Ginger spirit veggie (similar to Tea Leaf salad but no tea leaves). Same crunch, came already mixed. Purple lemonade. Pineapple chicken over rice. Veggie humble - curry, green beans lentil base (very flavorful). Added Jasmine rice.