Ashish Balachandran
Google
🌟 Burma Burma, Fort – Beautiful Food, Disappointing Service Start
While the food and drinks at Burma Burma impressed across the board, the initial service experience left a bad taste.
When I arrived, I requested a sofa seat. Despite several tables being empty, I was told all sofa seats were reserved. They then seated me directly in front of the entrance, where I had to deal with constant foot traffic. I requested to move to a quieter corner inside, but again was told the seat was reserved. Minutes later, another guest was seated there without hesitation.
This partial and dismissive behaviour by the steward was unprofessional and superficial. They did rectify it when I raised the issue—but this kind of experience in a premium space is unacceptable.
⸻
👥 Service Interactions
• Cold and inflexible at first, corrected only after being called out.
• The tone felt more mechanical than warm—not what you expect from a space this refined.
• The saving grace: the food and drinks eventually did bring the mood back up.
⸻
🍽️ What I Ordered & Mini Reviews
🧋 Bubble Tea – Mango Raspberry Chilli
A brilliant burst of flavours—sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy. The bubbles had great texture, and the chilli heat was subtle yet exciting.
🫕 Tangi Chickpea & Tofu
Delightfully umami-forward. The tofu was soft, chickpeas well-cooked, and the tanginess balanced the richness. A comforting and filling dish.
🍜 Uncle Maung’s Spicy Chilli Noodles
Slurpy, spicy, and deeply satisfying. The noodles were cooked just right, and the chilli hit was bold but not overpowering.
🧉 Elderflower Kombucha
Crisp and floral—light on the palate with a clean finish. A refreshing pairing with the richer dishes.
🧊 Iced Tea
Cool and calming. Not overly sweet, with a nice balance of tea flavour and citrus notes.
🥟 Grilled Baos
The only disappointment.
While the concept is great, the baos were dry and lacked punch in the filling. Compared to everything else, this one fell flat.
⸻
💬 Final Food Feel
Aside from the grilled baos, everything was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully crafted. The layers of flavour in each item really showcased the Burmese inspiration in a modern way.
⸻
✅ Final Verdict
Burma Burma delivers beautifully on the plate and in the glass, but needs to up its hospitality game—especially at the Fort location.
What could have been a flawless dining experience was tarnished by partial service and superficial seating policies. That said, the food is worth returning for, and hopefully, next time the service matches the cuisine.
🌶️🧋🫕🥟🧉