Mandalay Restaurant

Came here with my husband not too long ago. It was super packed and busy. At first we thought we had to wait a long time, but we were wrong. We probably waited no more than maybe 10 minutes or so.The restaurant is clean and gives off a very relaxing ambiance. Everyone was so friendly. Food came out fresh and made with care and perfection. This is our first time trying Burmese food and we loved it, the food was very flavorful indeed.Would love to come back in the future and try more things on the menu.

Our wait here was one of my longest wait times in recent memory given we had a reservation. There's a constant crowd outside up until closing, which makes sense given all the James Beard Award signs hanging around the front door. For me, the Khao Soi to tea leaf salad made up for the wait, both with plenty of crunchy pungy-sour-salty elements that highlight the dishes here. Generally most dishes are not as sweet as in many Burmese or Thai restaurants in the area; if anything the dishes have a more sour component, which I think comes out in full flavor in the Mandalay Special Noodle. There is also still no lack of flavor and plenty of body in the broths and sauces. We also shared a Mandalay Chicken -- very similar to Orange Chicken with good serving portions -- and a Curry Dipping Sauce.Not sure I'd come back given how the line is handled. You're probably going to have to spend similarly to Burma Love or Burma Superstar to get full here, but there's definitely a larger variety of flavors to try!

I've been a big fan of Mandalay for years and years. I've recommended and even defended Mandalay by saying it is the best burmese spot in SF.... I went 2 days ago and was sorely disappointed and heartbroken. The food prices has increased by 50%. The food quantity has decreased by 50% (I understand inflation is a thing). However, the lovely service Ive had in the past years has turned to a rushed service and them trying to upsell us on menu items that were more costly. They tried to take away plates that were not finished that we were actively still eating. When the bill came, we noticed they charged us for additional items we did not order. Instead of correcting the mistake on the bill, they guilt blamed us. What??? I am all about paying for what we ordered... but charging us for items we DID NOT order I draw the line. I felt taken advantage of and we left feeling very dissatisfied. Please check your Receipt when going here!

My family (6 adults & 3 kids) ordered pick up on a weekend night and were able to receive our food in under 30 minutes. We ordered the balada appetizer, tea leaf salad, basil beef, 2 mango chicken, okra prawn, chili tofu, mandalay special noodle, Burmese style noodle, and combo fried rice which totaled $284 after taxes and tip. The spicy mango chicken, prawns, and mandalay special noodles were everyone's favorite. Serving size is decent for the price and we still had left overs for lunch the next day. I love Burmese food and was very happy with this location.

SF is the place for Burmese food and Mandalay is my favorite in the city. The interior is takes you back to simpler times and the service is efficient. We always end up ordering way too much here but that's because there's so many amazing things on the menu. My favorites are the balada, tea leaf salad, spicy basil pork, and the mandalay chicken. You really can't go wrong with any of the menu items though.

Mandalay Restaurant has one of the most flavorful tea leaf salad in the city! I absolutely love the aromatic profile of their recipe. While other restaurants include a lettuce, this house prepares their version according to the original recipe. Love love love it!

I used to come here all the time when I was living in San Francisco!This was the first place I tried Burmese food at and I have been in love ever since. My recommendations:Any Salad - My top favorites though are the Rainbow Salad and Tea Leaf Salad.Dry Pan Fried String Bean with Tofu - Really nice chili sauce. Basil Spicy Eggplant - This is my favorite non-meat item on the menu. I absolutely love the flavor combination and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. You can order a side of coconut rice to pair it with! FOR NOODLES: Order either the Mandalay Special Noodle or the Nan Gyi Dok. If you enjoy mild spice, the special noodle is for you. If you like spicer foods the Nan Gyi Dok is for you. If you have a higher spice tolerance I recommend asking for the Nan Gyi Dok and asking for added spice. Service: The staff is so nice and super helpful. I have dined here in both small and large groups and they do a great job of accommodating both. Food always comes out looking beautiful and they have a relatively quick service time. Ambiance: The restaurant is decorated with gold and red and is warmly lit. There is plenty of seating indoors. It's spacious and feels cozy in a good way.Parking can be a little difficult in this area when it's busy on the weekends, but I think it's worth it! Just make sure to account for extra time to park if you have a reservation. Overall: I love this restaurant! Very accommodating of allergies, vegans, vegetarians, and other food sensitivities.

The service was as sweet as the Thai tea, and the tea leaf salad lived up to the hype. The latter is a large portion, probably best shared by 3 or 4. Then husband and I split the Ong No Kaw Soi (coconut chicken noodle soup), which stole the show for me. In fact, it was so delicious that I was inspired to try my hand at making it at home! Third course was the pumpkin chicken curry with coconut rice, which was as warm and cozy on a cold day as the soup. Excellent meal in a beautifully decorated restaurant after a wonderful morning enjoying the Golden Gate Bridge.

The experience from start to finish here was fantastic. When we got to the place it was packed and we put our names in the list. They are very efficient and quick we were sat very fast! The food and drinks are incredibly unique and we wanted to try so many things on the menu. A few stand outs for us was balada, Burmese lamb curry, and walnut broccoli chicken.

As far as I'm concerned Mandalay is the best Burmese restaurant in San Francisco. The atmosphere is colorful, festive, inviting and spacious. The staff is friendly and efficient. Their cuisine is consistently excellent. Green papaya salad is fresh and crisp with bits of fried shallots and garlic in a slightly tangy sauce with a hint of spicy. Mango chicken is simple but a must have and the Rangoon Beef pleases one with ample and very tender pieces of beef amongst peppers, onions, tomatoes... all cooked to perfection. And the coconut rice is a must.