Burma Love

This is such a cute place in Menlo!!! I originally ordered to go roti platha with chicken curry and after doing a quick taste test my husband decided he wanted one for him self too!!! Then we went there for dinner the next day because the take out was ssooooo satisfying! We had dinner with my brother in law and his wife and the Shan shakshouka dish from the brunch menu was our table’s favorite without a doubt, but everything was delicious. We also had the hawker garlic noodles and I forget the salad but each item was delicious! Loved our experience here!!!

Burma Love in Menlo Park is such a gem! It’s located in a very clean and modern apartment building, and the space itself is beautiful. The atmosphere feels welcoming and stylish, and even the restroom was spotless — one of the cleanest I’ve seen in a restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious. We tried two lunch sets, which are only available on weekdays. They come with several sides, which is a huge plus if you want to sample different dishes. Everything was well-prepared, full of flavor, and paired perfectly with their thoughtfully made drinks. The drinks were just as good as the food! The service was warm and attentive — our server was very nice and made the experience even better. Overall, everything about this restaurant feels high-quality and carefully done. The only downside is that it’s on the pricier side, and while the menu offers a lot of variety, some options require additional charges, which makes it feel like there are a few hidden fees. Still, given how tasty and well-presented the food is, it’s worth it. We loved our visit and will definitely be coming back again!

I’ll get the negative out of the way…I had to wait a few minutes longer than I wanted when trying to order a second drink. BUT….it as all WORTH the wait!!! The food was great! The service was great!! The drinks were great!!!! YOU MUST GO HERE!!!! Very pleased and the young lady running around to check on everyone (I think she was a manager) was one of the most pleasant people I’ve met in a long time! Almost made you feel like a regular on your first visit!! I’m definitely going back every chance I get!

The bench seating its way too high and hard to eat. Lunch special has vareity of food and selections to choose from. However, dish taste tend to be sweet or too salty. I ordered beef short rib and it was hard to chew so they replace a new one for me and its better. However, its salty but at least it easier to eat the 2nd time.

Had lunch here again today and ordered the set menu $29 for a bento box like tray that you choose one of 5 or 6 entrees. I chose The beef was tender and was tasty . Included is a samosa and a small spring roll. Also rice and tea lead salad. My friend had the mango chicken.

Carlos was an attentive server/bartender. He gave great recommendations on the dishes to try like the Branzino and wok tossed chili plate with beef paired with garlic noodles….excellent! Luis was also a great bartender who checked on us periodically, initially greeted us as we sat down. Wonderful experience overall for our date night, we will be back!

Burma Love in Menlo Park is a hidden gem that completely exceeded my expectations! Just a short walk from the Park James Hotel, this spot combines beautiful ambiance, high-end cocktails, and next-level flavors. ✨ What we ordered: • Tea Leaf Salad (SO fresh, vibrant, perfectly balanced with crunch + acidity) • Garlic Noodles • Broccoli & Mushroom • Bok Choy • Fiery Chicken Breast (tons of flavor, not heavy at all) No rice or prawns—and didn’t miss them one bit! Each dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor without being salty or greasy. You can tell the chefs know how to layer texture, color, and taste in every bite. 🍸 The bar is outstanding! They had Monkey 47 gin—a rare find—and when I ordered a Last Word, they added TWO maraschino cherries just because. It’s the little things like that that make the experience feel special. ⭐️ Service = Michelin level Jimmy, our server, was fantastic—attentive, warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations. He made the whole experience feel luxurious without being stuffy. 🍰 Don’t skip dessert! We ended the night with the Yangon Spiced Toffee Cake—sticky, rich, warm, with cinnamon peanut crumble, Indonesian vanilla ice cream, and fresh berries. One of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. Next time I’m definitely getting the coconut rice and curry—saw it at another table and it looked amazing! ✅ Great for date night, girls’ night, solo bar seating, or if you’re just visiting the area. Stylish vibe, thoughtful service, and unforgettable food. 10/10 recommend—this place is a total vibe.

From start to finish, my experience here was outstanding. The hostess was so attentive and welcoming — she greeted us with a smile and made sure we were comfortable right away. Huge shoutout to Luis and Carlos behind the bar — they were absolutely fantastic! Their service was the best I’ve had in a long time. Friendly, professional, and genuinely fun to talk to, they made amazing cocktails and gave great recommendations throughout the night. The food was incredible — the tea leaf salad was flavorful and refreshing, the curries were rich and perfectly balanced, and the coconut rice was the perfect side. The vibe in the restaurant is warm, lively, and full of great energy. Burma Love Menlo Park has easily become one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area. Amazing food, amazing people, and truly top-tier service. Can’t wait to come back! 💛🍹🍛

A great place for date night as the ambiance is modern and inviting and the service is impeccable. We visited on a Saturday evening and were seated right away. We ordered the lychee martini and it was absolutely delicious. I would have loved to try a few more cocktails but needed to save room for dinner. We had the roti prata, samusa soup, and fiery tofu with jasmine rice. Portions here are very generous and we were full after the two appetizers. The roti prata was light, flaky, and chewy as it should be and the vegan green curry dip was the perfect complement. The samusa soup was served with the samusa, falafel, and potato fritters on the side so they don't get soggy. It was warm, aromatic, and perfect for a cool evening. Despite being full, we still managed to eat the fiery tofu, which was flavorful and well-seasoned. All of the food tasted extremely fresh and the servers were extremely attentive. So glad Burma Superstar opened Burma Love in the peninsula so we can enjoy the food without the commute!

Had lunch here with a coworker and really enjoyed the food. We ordered a few dishes to share family style so we could try more things, and everything was delicious. The platha was perfectly flaky and absolutely amazing dipped into the coconut chicken curry. Definitely a highlight. We also shared the garlic noodles, which were cooked just right with a great garlic flavor that was noticeable but not overpowering. Service was okay, nothing special, but it was fast, which we appreciated during a lunch break.

Burma Love was a huge disappointment for anyone seeking authentic Burmese cuisine. The only dish that tasted remotely original was the tea leaf salad--and that was the lone bright spot. The two noodle dishes... Ohn No Khao Swe (coconut curry noodles soup) and the Mohinga (fish noodle soup) which are supposed to be staples of Burmese cooking, were the most unauthentic Burmese dishes and completely missed the mark. Their texture and taste was awful and nothing like what you'd actually find in Burma and in Burmese home cooking. I gave it two stars only because some of the other non-Burmese dishes were decent, but that's not what I came for. If a restaurant calls itself "Burma Love," it should deliver genuine Burmese flavors, not a Westernized version that barely resembles the real thing.

My family decided to come here for my birthday dinner. We had a reservation so we made it on time. We were seated in a booth with an extra chair as we were five people. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, we were given the menu, water and after giving us time to choose, we ordered for our drinks and appetizers, we had shrimps and tea leaves salad. We ordered lichee Express and Cobra cocktail. We ordered main course, garlic noodles with beef, coconut chicken curry, fried rice and another shrimp dish. The staff served very eloquently one after the other. We ordered tres lichee cake for dessert. The ambience is great, the interiors are cool and modern. I will definitely recommend this place.

Came here with a large group with a reservation. We were seated as a group of 9 outside, but thankfully there were two heat lamps. The service was friendly and attentive, despite us being so far away from the main space. The dishes were all so yummy! The tea leaf salad was a star appetizer. The garlic noodles were full of flavor and well seasoned. The Burmese fried chicken was a late addition but so glad we added it! It was tender, juicy and piping hot. I also tried the mango lassi, which helped cut the spices. All in all, will be back; definitely make a reservation for large groups!

The restaurant was beautiful with plenty of parking nearby. We got 3 cocktails and they were all pretty good, except the clarified milk wash one. Make reservations online because it gets pack! Our server Camille was amazing! She was so helpful when it came to giving suggestion on drinks and food items to choose from.

My kids took me here for my bday celebration and first of all - the staff was SO NICE and friendly. I believe it was the manager that came by to wish me a happy birthday! And checked on us during the meal... Very welcoming and friendly! And the aesthetics here was so beautiful and relaxing. Loved it... We started with drinks - middle and hubby got their ube thai which definitely had the ube flavor... I got the Temple of Tamarind! SO GOOD - the rim the glass with tamarind so if you want more of the tamarind flavor you can sip from the rim vs just drinking from the straw. Was tempted to get another - definitely if you love tamarind - this is a must try!! For our meal, we started off with the Tea Leaf Salad. My all time FAVORITE. I wish they offered different sizes like Burma Superstar - I would've gotten a LARGE for sure!! But probably better not to overstuff given all the food we ordered! LOL... We also got the Burmese Fritters which has kabocha! We LOVE kabocha and this did NOT disappoint! With their spicy tamarind sauce! SO GOOD!! And then my youngest (who couldn't make it but recommended this dish) got the Crab Rangoon dip! MY oh MY. Cheesy and crabby with their fresh chips - I can see why she loves this dip - as now we do as well!! For the mains - we got the coconut chicken curry with coconut rice, hawker garlic noodles and eggplant with garlic sauce. EVERYTHING was flavorful, delicious and my mouth is watering just thinking about it all!! The portions are HUGE - the coconut chicken curry had a little sweetness to it - not spicy - with little potatoes and tender chicken. But that SAUCE!! I ended up getting extra coconut rice to go with my leftover curry and am looking forward to eating it again!! The garlic noodles - WOW - the noodle texture was perfect and I realized after - they used EGG noodles! Really took it to the next level in texture and I love that they put the spicy sauce on the side so those who like the extra spicy can add to their noodles! Comes with fresh cut little cucumbers so you get a bit of crunch with the chewiness of the noodles! SO GOOD!! And then there's the eggplant. We all LOVE eggplant and while this was a bit spicy (but you can pick out the red chili peppers out) - the eggplant itself was cooked PERFECTLY. Chunks that were meaty and flavorful - didn't fall apart - still had the bite AND the flavors! Amazing and perfect for eggplant lovers... And because it was my bday - i got a complimentary chocolate cake with a candle. That cake was SO tender and chocolately - it was very good and just the right amount for us all to take a bite BECAUSE we still ordered the coconut pandan cake! HIGHLY recommend. The texture was perfect and flavors on point! Not too sweet and you can taste the pandan! LOVE Burma Love and this is definitely our go to for Burmese food! Service, atmosphere, food... all exceptional! I can't wait to go back and try more of their other dishes!! OH and they have a parking lot at the complex. Free for the 1st 2 hours and restaurant validation if over 2 hrs. Because we were celebrating my bday we passed the 2 hr mark and they validated for us so it was FREE parking in an underground parking! Can't go wrong there!! So happy to have found this place and can't wait to come back!!

Came for a quick lunch and was wildly underwhelmed. We ordered the friend chicken and garlic noodles with shrimp to share. The food was tasty, except for the fact that the noodles came with chicken instead of shrimp. This leads me to what made the experience meh. We sat at the bar and the bartender could not have been bothered. They barely greeted us, when we opted for regular water he brought the glasses but didn't give us water until we asked once our food arrived, and when the noodles came with chicken instead of shrimp, I confirmed that I had ordered shrimp to which he said, "oh yea, I guess I out chicken" and he just stared at me. At that point I just left it as is and ate the food that was out in front of me. We asked for the check and again, just no sense of urgency or hospitality. Given that the location is convenient and the place is super cute, I feel like it could be a better experience if service improves.

Amazing Burmese restaurant in Menlo Park! My service here has always been amazing. I've come to both dinner and brunch here. The brunch cocktails are AMAZING. I've never had better more unique mimosas than here. I had the Carrot Cake Mimosa, the Banana 4 Burma Mimosa, and my friend got the fiery mango mimosa and Sakura and Rose Mimosa! Our server Liz gave us a free mimosa as well, so nice!! The potato samusas, tea leaf salad, Roti Platha, Nan Gyi Thoke, and the Mango Chicken. The food is all so amazing here and if you haven't had Burmese place this place is fire!!

Had a great dinner at Burma Love in Menlo Park! I ordered the lemongrass chicken skewers, coconut rice, and baby bok choy. The chicken was tender and flavorful, but what really stood out was how perfectly it paired with the coconut rice -- such a comforting and delicious combo. The baby bok choy added a nice, fresh balance to the to the plate. Left really full.

Beautiful space with a great set lunch option. We came for a birthday celebration and all 4 of us opted for the set lunch. They have a variety of proteins and the portions were perfect/larger size. There's an underground parking option which is great, and easy access to get up to the restaurant. The service was friendly, fast, and our drinks never went empty. Will definitely be back!

When I think back to the my first time trying Burma Superstar, it's ridiculously impressive how far they've come. From their singular, original location on Clement Street in SF, through various iterations of offshoots and expansions, their family tree of restaurants has now grown into the double digits under a growing number of names. Now, after spreading across the entirety of SF, as well as into the East Bay, it's awesome to see that they're now expanding their footprint towards the South Bay! Compared to the homely decor and cozy vibes of the original Burma Superstar, the newest Burma Love is adorned with a far trendier concept that's even fitted with a fully stocked bar. Thankfully, though, they're still mostly the same where it matters the most - the menu. Having already taken a peek at it online before coming here, we weren't surprised to see that the lineup of the lunch menu is slightly different and narrower than the dinner menu. However, there was still plenty for us to choose from and most of their dishes appear on both, including staples like their Tea Leaf Salad, Mohinga, Samosa Soup, and the Burmese Fried Chicken friends had recommended to me! -- THE LITCHI EXPRESS - Hangar One Rose Vodka, St. Germaine, Lemon Juice, Aquafaba, Lychee-Dragonfruit & Rosewater Syrup, Lychee Fruit, Rose Crystals...$18 I don't usually go for martinis, but this one was pretty tasty. The overall flavors were pretty balanced - the pour of vodka in this was just right, the lychee was central but not overly intense, and I liked how the lemon juice added just a bit of acidity to cut through everything. -- FIERY MANGO - Thai Chili Infused Tequila Blanco, Mango Cordial, Cointreau and Lime Finished with a Tajin Rim...$17 Much like the first time I ever tried a mangonada, this initially seemed just okay, but it grew on me as I kept going. Between the chili in the tequila and the Trajin rim, the taste of chili was overwhelming, but I liked how the mango offset the spice more and more I do wish the mango had been ever stronger, though. -- TEA LEAF SALAD (Laphet) - Fermented Tea Leaf Dressing, Nuts & Seeds, Garlic, Tomato, and Sweet Baby Gems...$23 Something about this one didn't feel the same as Burma Superstars, but it was still really, really good! The lettuce and tomatoes were very fresh and I loved how the nuts, seeds, and garlic chips added some crunch. The fermented tea leaves were the star, though - just oh so delicious! -- MOHINGA - Fish Chowder, Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass, Cilantro, Shallots, Soft Boiled Egg, and Pea Chip...$23 The inverse of the Tea Leaf Salad - not only did this look better than the one at Burma Superstar, but it tasted better, too. While the flavors in the soup were the same (rich and hearty), serving most of the components separately made a huge difference, as they all stayed fresher and didn't get soggy. -- SHAN CURRY NOODLES - Rice Noodles, Chicken Tomato Curry, Soft-Boiled Pasture Egg, Ground Peanuts, Pickled Mustard Greens, Sweet Soy, and Chili Crunch...$25 Honestly, I was a little skeptical of this one, but this actually wasn't bad. The chicken was very moist and the sauce had a nice punch, albeit a little heavy on tomato. As for the noodles, there was a good amount of it, but I wish it had more of a chewy bite to it. -- B.F.C. - Burmese Fried Chicken, Sesame Seeds, Sweet Heat...$26 My friend felt like this was a bit Americanized, but I'm not going to lie - I thought this was great! The chicken was still slightly crispy despite the sauce on it and I liked how there was just a touch of heat. Plus, the portion was HUGE! In fact, it was so generous, we couldn't even get close to finish this. -- CHILI-GARLIC PRAWNS - Onions, Arbol Chili, Jalapenos, Thai Basil, Koji Rice, Garlic Chips...$27 While there wasn't anything "bad" about this dish, it was easily my least favorite dish of our meal. The prawns were all plump and meaty, and I liked the garlic chips, but the sauce was underwhelming (not much chili flavor or spice). In addition to the food, service here was pretty spot on, as well. The servers were friendly and responsive, checking on us often to refill our waters and to see if we needed anything. Plus, one of them even paused to make sure we got any photos we wanted of the Tea Leaf Salad before he started to mix it. Besides how awesome it is to see Burma Superstar's success lead to another outpost in their family of restaurants, the other thing I like about this particular Burma Love is their Set Lunch Menu. Starting at $29 (exact price depends on your choices), you get an individual-size portion of their Tea Leaf Salad, choice of a main dish, choice of two sides, and Rice. Perhaps not the cheapest lunch around, but certainly a great way to try several dishes at once! Whether it be for that or just to get some awesome Burmese food in Menlo Park (with easy parking and hardly a wait!), I'll most definitely be back!

So this review is a little different than the usual "dining at the restaurant and having a fabulous time" but it's close but better, shows how professionally and with care and detail outside the restaurant too! Back story, I was put as an events chair at our school this year and I was responsible for an annual family dance (adults with children ages ranging from 4-13) at our school. I wanted to do a few things differently and Burma Love fit the general criteria and I'm talking before experiencing the next level awesomeness that followed after the catering banquet order was signed. I wanted to elevate the food for the parents, hopefully open culinary pallets of our younger guests, and Burma Love by its namesake fit our "Groove is in the Heart" and all things love, peace and good vibes theme! So I reached out with a call and was connected to the GM of the establishment...meeting Nur made me feel I was in good hands instantly! Gracious, kind, reassuring, helpful, open and so easy to work with! Ooooh and did I mention also quite generous and patient!? Well those too. Long story short, my God did they deliver to our event literally and figuratively. The food was exceptional, the chef understanding and worked with some of my requests because of the unique crowd. They truly went out of their way to work with my budget, everything like everyyyyyything tasted so good, sometimes things miss the mark because of bulk but not here. So much taste, flavor, freshness, and LOVE in every tray. So, please do consider them for your catering events, big parties in your home, your next school social! Just be warned you may feel guilty getting all the praises. Thank you Nur, your team, and adding to the evening's good vibes!! Menlo/Peninsula area is lucky to have you here and the beauty and thoughtfulness of Burmese food near us to savor and enjoy. If you read all of this, you just be starving now...go show some love to Burma Love.

Service: Excellent Lychee martini - yum Tea leaf salad - amazing Roti w/ curry chicken sauce - yum Garlic noodles - yum Kebat steak - so so, not my preference on spicy flavor Shrimp - same as above (not my preference on spicy flavor) Grade: B+

Service = super great. Couldn't be nicer. But after a long time Burma Love guest in the Mission, I expected the same menu considering the same name. So for anyone looking to avoid a trip to the city by heading to Menlo Park, don't. Besides the tea leaf salad, the menu is totally different and much smaller. And of the food that was offered, it was really terrible. The noodles were nearly mushy and looked like spaghetti pasta. The flavors were super bland and inedible. I couldn't have been more underwhelmed and disappointed. TIP TO OWNERS/MANAGEMENT: don't fool long time customers of this brand if you have no intentions of streamlining your menu. Felt a little misled.

I came here for a Work Holiday Lunch and while I've had Burmese food before I was a little optimistic. Walking inside I was blown away by how beautiful the restaurant is, the decor is just breathtaking. The restaurant is small but packs a punch and they can definitely fit quite a lot of people in there. The staff here is very friendly and professional, they quickly greet you as soon as you walk in, make sure to get you a table in a timely manner and almost immediately a server was there to bring water and take our drink orders. Top notch customer service! The menu wasn't too big but there were a nice variety of items to choose from. Since there were about 7-8 of us we decided to order a bunch of appetizers and small plates to start. We ordered the Laphet Tea Leaf Salad, Roti Platha, Rainbow Spring Roll, Crispy Calamari, Potato Samusas, Dry Fried String Beans and Jasmine Rice. All of this alone could have been the whole meal. My favorites were the potato samusas which were so good. They were cooked nicely, crispy on the outside and the curry potato and veggie filling was so full of flavor. The dry fried strings beans were perfect, they had a nice crisp to them and had a ton of garlic flavor. I also enjoyed the roti platha, the roti was nice and chewy and the curry went perfectly with it. For my main course I went with the Bone-In Short Rib Curry. This came with roasted leeks, fingerling potatoes, cipollini onions and thumbelina carrot. The presentation for this short rib was amazing, it was served alongside the bone. The meat was divine, it was melt in your mouth tender. I have never had short rib that was that tender and full of flavor. The curry was different, definitely not what I expected but it was good and had a nice flavor and went very well with the short rib and the vegetables that accompanied it. This is something that I would definitely order again!! The portion size didn't look too big but it actually was a lot of meat and I still had a lot left over to take home. Overall, this is a wonderful restaurant. Everything from the customer service to the food was amazing, I have no complaints. I will definitely be back!

A relatively new Burmese spot with friendly service and a modern, inviting interior. We tried the set lunch, which included a tea leaf salad, two accompaniments (Burmese deviled egg and potato samusa), and the pork belly hung lay as the main dish. Everything was well-prepared and flavorful, with the pork belly being tender and satisfying. We also ordered the roti canai, which was perfectly fluffy and crispy, and the Shan curry noodles, which had a strong tomato base to its curry flavor--unique and flavorful but might not be for everyone.

Delicious. Tea salad was fresh and crunchy, not overpowering. Dishes are on the smaller side order a bit more. A little pricey too but you are paying for the quality that goes into each dish. My new favorite Burmese.

Very flavorful dishes! We started with the rainbow spring rolls which were made with fresh ingredients! Our main course was the coconut chicken curry with the delicious savory coconut rice! It was a tasty combination especially with the hint of coconut flavor from the rice! The chicken was tender and juicy! We also tried the hawker garlic noodles and it did not disappoint! All the plates were delectable and the serving was appropriate! Unfortunately, there was no sticky rice option for dessert. The staff was friendly and attentive. Our server even provided his personal restaurant favorites! The ambiance was perfect for date night or work dinner. Parking was not an issue unless you are looking for street parking. The Springline Garage is located underneath the restaurant. The parking is free for the first 2 hours, then $3 per hour. No regrets coming here -- I would definitely come back!

it is a beautiful restaurant. I wanted to like this place so bad! Unfortunately I cannot eat spicy foods (diarrhea and vomiting happens) and there is nothing on the menu today I can eat, even though the waiter told me a,b,c aren't spicy. . So I ordered those. They were all still very very spicy. waiter told me he'd get the chef to make ti salad without jalapeños. I made them take it back. the replacement salad still had jalapeños. I spent the afternoon going between vomiting and diarrhea. obviously I won't go back.

A popular Bay Area spot for Burmese eats -- one of a few locations sprinkled around the north Bay. The ambiance is nice, would make a good spot for a team dinner or celebrations. IMO the quality's gone a bit downhill -- the food is decent, but feels a bit pricey for what it is. My personal favorite was the Roti with Honey Butter, plus the Fiery Tofu was good. The Green Curry was mediocre at best. I still overall enjoyed, but not in a rush to head back.

Coconut Chicken Curry 4 not enough chicken, lots of potato, creamy, flavorful, not spicy

If you go with kids the roti w butter, fried chicken and mango lassi's are good choices. The grownups enjoyed the roti with curry chicken, garlic noodles, fried rice, tea salad, fish chowder, green beans and bok choy. The things I probably wouldn't get again, my drink "last harp" had a spice/ flavor that was musky. The fresh spring rolls were just ok for me. Everything else was very tasty and the ambiance and service were lovely.

Burma Love serves the best tea leaf salad, hands down! Reservations highly recommended as this place can get pretty crowded. For cocktails we tried their cobra heart which consisted of vodka, ginger and lime juice, luxardo liquor, and cherry. U Aung San Old Fashioned - a smokey old fashioned. We ordered a ton of food here: Tea Leaf Salad, Burmese fried chicken (BFC), chili garlic prawns, dry fried string beans, hawker garlic noodles, superstar fried rice, coconut rice, garden greens, roti platha, and coconut chicken curry. The standouts were the tea leaf salad, roti platha, and garlic noodles. The service was attentive and professional. The restaurant was clean, well-maintained, and roomy. Prices were are on the more expensive side though. If you're lucky enough, you'll find parking on El Camino in front of the restaurant. If not, there's a large underground parking lot whose entrance is just to the left of the restaurant.

Street parking isn't really available here. There is a parking garage available, but the rates are steep, even on weekday evenings. Food was good here and had the same taste profiles as Burma Superstar. I was impressed by the Tea Leaf salad. I thought the service hovered a little too much, but they were nice and did the job. Ambiance was cute and tropical/bohemian oasis in the sterility of Menlo Park.

Tea leaf salad- average. The flavor of tea can be more strong. Have had better at Rangoon Ruby. (3/5) Garlic noodles- average (3/5) Fried chicken- no diff between this and Panda Express (1/5) Coconut chicken curry- average. Lacks flavor/ spices. Green beans- decent (3.5/5) Tres leches- has chocolate mousse layer, not my fav (2.5/5) Ambience- 4/5 Service- 4/5

Good but pricey. I guess the ambiance is nice so that's what you're paying for. It was a busy Saturday night and we didn't have reservations so we were seated at the bar, which was fine. We ordered tea leaf salad, hawker noodles with tofu which was $5 to add tofu, and roti with truffle crema (extra $7). They were all decent particularly the tea leaf salad. I just think the add ons are pretty pricey. I mean, $5 for a small portion of dried out tofu was totally not worth it. Mango lassi was a little different than your typical because it was carbonated. The food was all pretty good I just think the pricing was a little high. I prefer Burma Superstar in SF but this is an ok peninsula option. Parking is free for 2 hours in the lot.

Good fancier sit-down lunch spot in the area. They have some great lunch specials to choose from - you basically pick some appetizers/entrees/desserts and it comes as a little set. You can also order single a la carte entrees like mohinga / fried rice / noodle dishes. Overall they use some fresh ingredients so it tastes great. Service can be somewhat busy during lunch. When they first opened I would have recommended making reservations, but these days it seems easier to walk in and get a seat inmediately. Service can be a little slow if they're busy, but the servers are great and recommend several dishes. It can also be quite loud during lunch if it's packed so not the best place to "catch up" with friends if they are busy!

Burma Love is one of my top restaurant picks in the Menlo Park area. I've ordered from this spot many times, and my personal favorite is their garlic noodles, which are perfectly soft and full of flavor. Their mango lassi is also absolutely fantastic. The only downside is that the prices are a bit on the higher side, so it's not a place for a weekly meal, but it's definitely worth it for a special treat.

I'm definitely filling the love for this restaurant! We came here on Valentine's Day. The restaurant was decorated with cute/romantic Valentine's day decor (hearts, butterflies and balloons). The food was just fantastic! - Tea leaf salad. Probably the best I have ever had. The ingredients were fresh and colorful and I love those crispy, mixed nuts and seeds. That made the tasting so much more fun! They also added fresh lemon juice when they mixed it tableside. Another dish I'm very impressed with was the duck breast with curry sauce. I literally wanna lick all the curry sauce on the plate. LOL!!! The duck was so tender and juicy! This is what perfection looked like people! Another signature dish is called "Mohinga". Basically, it is curry fish chowder. The pea chip included is a genius idea to elevate the experience. Of course, I have to order the famous/unique looking cocktail called "Last harp on bagnan". I only had 3 sips as the alcohol was just too strong for me. I simply ordered it to take pictures. LOL..... For parking, just enter the parking garage next to the restaurant, you get two hours for free.

Nowhere on the menu does it state that the samusa soup is EXTREMELY spicy. As in has a slick layer of chili oil on top and has dried chili peppers sprinkled throughout. I could not eat it at all due to how spicy and salty this "soup" was. The accompanying samosas and falafels were dry and tasteless. It did not come with the potatoes described on the menu. I did enjoy the roti pratha and tea leaf salad shared plates, but you can get the same food for less than half the price Burma Love charges at any other Burmese restaurant in the Bay Area. Still giving this place two stars for the attentive service and interior ambience, but the food was meh and overpriced in my opinion. Come for the ambience and the cool cocktail bar, but don't expect the food to blow you away.

Didn't know that south of our bay we have a Burma Love. Visited and was really blown away by the quality of food. Drinks were also excellent. The ambiance made you feel like you were in a really upscale restaurant. Highly recommend for date nights

Burmese food... iykyk. Tried Burma Love for the first time, one of the best Burmese places on the peninsula. Let's dig in: The food was very flavorful, came out hot and fast. The Tea Leaf Salad, if you've never tried it before... do it, it will be an amazing experience. When we entered we were immediately greeted, the service was very friendly and helpful, full of solid suggestions. There is ample table seating and also some seats at the bar. We didn't have a reservation (hint you should make one before coming as this place gets packed!) so we ate at the bar. If you happen to be in Palo Alto / Menlo Park, go here... you'll have zero regrets. Note: there is limited street parking, but lots of parking in the garage below the building.

Not bad! Super flavorful. The garlic noodles were really good. I got the cop unit chicken curry with egg tho. It was good but the garlic noodles were better. See pictures. Overall very tasty.

I've eaten here a few times and it continues to be a favorite spot. They mentioned the menu has some new items so I tried the Kebat set lunch. The preparation is perfect, the sauce and veggies were perfectly matched with the chicken, the sides - salad, deviled egg, coconut rice were all excellent. The service as always was excellent and the server was able to describe the dishes very well. The room is always clean and comfortable and I enjoy being able to see into the kitchen. I did not have any cocktails this time but in the past I have and they are superbly thought out with an excellent balance of spirits and modifiers. Will be back again soon.

Highly recommend. Food is so good and I haven't had a bad dish yet after coming here many times!! The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is a bit on the nicer side so it's perfect for nice dinner or work event! Also huge Parking structure right under the restaurant

Food here was really good and the portions are actually pretty generous. The tea leaf salad wasn't as good as the one I had at Burma superstar in SF but I really loved the coconut chicken curry, chili garlic prawn, and hawker garlic noodles. Chicken was tender and juicy, and the flavors were A++ in all the mains. These 4 dishes and one bowl of rice were more than enough for 3 of us - we ended up verrryyy full and barely able to finish. Would recommend making a reservation on a busy day. We walked in on a Friday evening and seated quickly at the bar, but they said there would be no tables available for hours.

Had a great experience here for a date night. Cocktails are creative and delicious, food is super tasty. Definitely on the expensive side, so great as a treat! Tea leaf salad - I slightly prefer Mingalaba's version. This one has less flavor in my opinion. Roti - highlight of the meal. The roti is huge and super crispy with soft layers inside. The chicken curry is so flavorful as well, the perfect accompaniment. Fiery tofu stir fry - good flavor Hawker garlic noodles - thick bouncy egg noodles w tons of garlic flavor, tasty but not as special as the other dishes.

We came here for a work dinner and I was pumped as I had never had Burmese food before and honestly, wasn't sure what it entailed. It was a superb meal that blended, asian and south asian together in my opinion. We ate family style and the wait wasn't too bad for our large group, even though we had a reservation. The decor inside was quaint and the noise level not too loud. The service was great and the staff friendly. We started with the calamari and minced chicken and mint. The calamari was typical of other places, but the minced chicken was great. It had great spice and I love mint so it was the perfect combo for me. We then got the prawns, the garlic noodles, and vegetable fried rice. The noodles were my favorite and the prawns were huge. Again, the seasoning and sauce was extremely good. The banzino dish we got last was the kicker as I usually don't go for the currys, but this was great and the fish perfectly cooked!

I have been to the Burma Love locations in the city and this one might be my favorite! The ambience is very lively, but not too loud for a friday night, tables are well-spaced apart, and the service was above and beyond! Unfortunately I forgot the name of our server, but he was great! From guiding us through the menu, explaining what traditional Burmese dishes he recommended, checking in a timely manner and changing out plates per course, all provided a great dining experience. Although I didnt try any of their cocktails, the ones that I saw my mom order were very beautifully crafted! I had the burmese milk tea, which to me tasted similar to an early grey milk tea, but stronger and less sweet. Food wise - I will say that I did enjoy the meal, however I do think the prices are a bit steep for the quality of food. I have had some of these dishes at other burmese restaurants and I feel the flavors here were not as vibrant as other restaurants. My favorite dishes were: tea leaf salad roti platha super star fried rice eggplant w/ garlic sauce mohinga Also note for 3 people, I definitely think we could of ordered 1 dish or 2 less. My family and I had such a great time here! Overall this is a great spot for a lively friday night dinner or even just drinks!

My mom has been craving Burmese food so we decided to take her to Burma Love for Mother's Day this past weekend. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful - the lighting and decor creates a lovely ambiance that's great for both group dinners and dates. What we ordered: - Tea leaf salad (3/5): We thought the salad was good but definitely overpriced for what it is. Heads up - this has PEANUTS in it. Since my brother and I have an allergy, we asked to have the peanuts separately on the side for our parents to enjoy. Unfortunately, we still found 3 peanuts in the dish. Luckily, we discovered them before consuming them, but if you're allergic to peanuts, please make it very clear to your server that you have an allergy and to not include peanuts inside the dish. They remade the dish for us, but there shouldn't have been peanuts in there at all the first time around. - Roti platha with coconut chicken curry (4/5): The roti was good with the curry - but we would've appreciated a larger portion of roti and chicken in the curry, especially for the price. - Coconut chicken curry (3/5): Disappointing amount of chicken in the curry. Wouldn't order this again. - Fried rice with shrimp (3/5): Shrimp was bland. Fried rice was too wet for our liking. Flavors were mediocre. - Lamb kebat (4.5/5): This was definitely the best dish in my opinion. The lamb was tender and flavorful - definitely recommend ordering this. Overall, decent dining experience (aside from the peanut allergy scare) but we weren't too impressed with anything that we ordered.

Burma Love is a gem tucked away in a charming residential complex. It's clean, cozy, and wasn't crowded when we visited right as they opened for lunch. Their fixed lunch menu is thoughtfully curated, with a few vegan options. I ordered the chicken curry, while my friend chose the tofu curry. Both dishes came with a side salad, half a deviled egg, a mini veggie samosa, and a tangy pickled cauliflower. We each got to choose our rice--regular white rice for me, and coconut rice for my friend. The flavors were rich, the portions satisfying, and everything felt well-balanced. Service was friendly and prompt, and we were pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices. We'll definitely be back!

service was great and the food was solid! for 3 dishes though is on the more expensive end especially for a lunch but the flavors were still amazing and we left so full. the garlic hawker noodles r flavorful and qq texture. i'm always a huge fan of tea leaf salad so i was v happy with that. the curry was balanced and went super well with the noodles too

Stopped by for a weekday lunch with a friend. It's a lovely spot, and awesome that there's free underground parking. The restaurant itself felt chill, and just the perfect spot for friends to catch up. The area around the restaurant was also fun to walk around, with a gourmet market close by, and a swanky coffee spot (Andytown) too. We both got the $28 set lunch option that comes with: - Tea leaf salad - Choice of two single-bite appetizers from: samosa, deviled eggs, and fresh spring roll - Choice of entrees from a variety of meat and vegetarian choices - Choice of rice: coconut rice, jasmine white rice, or brown rice I went with deviled eggs and fresh spring roll, and chicken curry w/coconut rice. Everything was good, and I especially liked the coconut rice; it was quite tasty w/strong coconut flavors, and great with the chicken curry. Everything else was OK, and I prefer the tea leaf salad from Mingalaba in Burlingame. Overall, a delightful lunch!

The location for this is prime - in downtown Menlo Park situated in the same plaza as Andytown and Che Fico. Food is delicious and more upscale than the original Burma Superstar in SF. The tea leaf salad is a classic, but I really enjoyed the Mohinga, which is a national dish of Burma apparently. The curry was delicious as well. Service is a little lacking and this place is a bit on the pricey side.

This review is based on takeout. Driving down El Camino you can't miss Burma love at the corner in the springline area. Ordering online was very easy and pick up was smooth, especially as I was taking my dog for a walk from the dog park at Springline. Burma love has indoor dining and a couple tables, outdoor. I was able to get the attention of the host through the window since I had my dog with me and let them know of my pick up order. The host quickly got and gave me my takeout order. We appreciate when the takeout is in a paper bag. All the food we ordered was delicious!! we ordered the potato Samosa, spring rainbow roll, and their Laphet tea leaf salad. The potato Samosa had a flavor, packed filling and crispy flaky crust. The rainbow spring roll was fresh with a light dressing. The tea leaf salad had great freshness, texture as well as happy taste buds flavor. Overall, a very satisfying good meal. Definitely recommend for very vegetarians.

We really enjoyed the dining experience here. The food was delicious, a little exotic, and elegantly presented. The service was attentive in a classy and elegant setting. We picked this place from three Restaurant Week participants, we get a set menu with choices of cocktails, appetizer/salad, main course, and dessert. Everything was tasty, the most enjoyable dish was the Mohinga, the National Dish of South Burma. Essentially, it's noodles in fish sauce, the noodles were al dente , the thick soup was flavorful with a hint of spice that grows on you.

Been meaning to try this place out for quite some time but it's hard to get in! Pro tip - make sure to book 1-2 weeks out at a minimum, this place is very popular. We tried to walk in a few times with no luck When we finally came for our reservation we were seated and attended to quickly! Beautiful and elegant decor/vibes (perfect for a nice bday dinner). The waitress was so sweet and explained everything on the menu!! We ordered the rainbow spring roll as an app and OMG the best spring rolls I've ever had! Not fried, light, and so fresh. Tangy sauce which I loved. I'd come back just for those... We also got roti platha with coconut chicken curry which my husband was obsessed with - generous portion of roti so he was eating leftovers the next day too! The roti is soft, flaky, and delicious. We also got the Shan Curry noodles - husband loved the flavor but I thought it was just OK. Noodles felt a bit slimy to me. Cocktails looked amazing but didn't get any because of the price tag. Maybe next time or will try their happy hour!

If you read only one line of this review, read this: The $30 lunch option is one of the most pleasantly surprising fine dining experiences I have had in the Bay Area!! This artistically-plated lunch arrangement reminded me of a smaller-scale pre-fixe menu (select two small starters, rice flavor, main entree and dessert for +$2). Perfect amount of food and lots of people took leftovers. Pork belly and short rib main entrees both melted in my mouth and had very unique flavors. Heard great things about the curry prawns as well. The small dessert (fruit tart) hit the spot, bit hard to break the crust due to size but fruit flavors were phenomenal. Coconut rice is phenomenal and reminds me of our family recipe. Wonderful service and beautiful modern, well-lit ambiance and atmosphere. Lively and just the right amount of ambient noise for a sunny Friday afternoon catch up or lunch meeting. Will definitely be back here.