"Sure, sometimes there might just be a sign on the window announcing they happen to be closed on a random Thursday night, but that’s part of the adventure at this Burmese spot in the Richmond. Despite having as good if not better noodles and curries than Burma Superstar, Mandalay manages to stay less slammed. There’s plenty to explore on the menu, but the tea leaf salad, shredded pork with garlic, and coconut rice are good places to start." - taylor abrams, max child, will kamensky