Burma Superstar

Burma Superstar is always on my must-visit list whenever I’m in the Bay Area! My absolute favorite dishes are the mango salad and mango tofu—both bursting with fresh mango flavor. The sesame tofu and the tea leaf salad is also a must-try. Highly recommended !

We went there for sunday lunch and it was excellent experience. We got the Burmese python, which is a great cocktail and paired well with salt and pepper calamari. For main course we ordered garlic noodle with chicken and chicken kebat. Both of them were moderately spiced and go well together. Altogether very fresh food with fresh incidents. Highly recommend, if you looking for Asian food and in the area

I checked out several Alameda restaurants and captured Burma Superstar for Restaurant Week--mostly the vibe, but everything I've tried was worth coming back for. They offer great outdoor seating and despite always being busy, they have great fast seating. The food is healthy and cultural with vibrant flavors that match their downtown location. You can't go wrong with any of these flavorful and varied dishes - eating there is like a date where you can really pay attention to the food.

The tea leaf salad and coconut rice are the best! The salad is nothing like I've had anywhere else, and the noodles are excellent. I highly recommend it if you’re in the Alameda area

​The tea leaf salad was a flavor explosion—earthy, crunchy, and totally unique. The platha was perfectly flaky, and the coconut rice complemented everything beautifully. The cozy atmosphere added to the experience. However, the wait time was longer than expected, and parking was a bit of a hassle. Still, the food made it all worthwhile

Our server Timothy was the best and we thought the food was good. Timothy explained the history of the restaurant and providing helpful tips for us . When they brought out the famous tea leaf salad the server explained the process of folding the salad ( please see video) . The restaurant is small and comfy so if you do not want to eat outside in the cold (heater lamps are provided) then I would suggest you try not to go during peak hours. You must try the jasmine ginger honey tea…the best tea ever!!!

We held a dinner meeting here and the staff was very nice. They kept us informed on happy hour timing and checked in on us without being disruptive. The food was really good. I mean really good. The happy hour mango lassi with vodka was nice. The wine was ok. I think I'd stick to cocktails and beers

Oh my god the food was so good. We weren’t expecting to eat here but on a gloomy, chilly, day in SF having a bowl of curry with fluffy coconut rice hit the spot. We also ordered the appetizer of coconut curry chicken dip with thousand layer bread and nearly a year later I still think about it. Heavenly. Delicious.

That mohinga, right now, will be my last meal on the death row - the whole family sharing size of it. But for that waitress mixing the tea salad and the shan noodle, YO - I know you trying to impress us with them fancy mixing skill on my tea salad and shan noodles, but please stop making all that mess with splatters; you just burned my precious $6 with yo crazy mixing hands, girl!

My niece took me and my mother to a birthday dinner at Burma Superstar. We ordered the Tea Leaf Salad, veggie samosas, catfish curry, spicy shrimp, and coconut rice Everything was delicious! Our server, Donovan, was lovely, as were the other servers, and brought us ice cream with strawberries as a birthday surprise I love this place!

We've hopped in for a happy hour at Burma Superstar in Alameda and overall had a pleasant experience. The service was great, with attentive and friendly staff throughout our meal. Outside seating right on the Park Street was an experience of almost touching the passing by vehicles. The standout dish for me was the Kebat with lamb - it was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Burmese samosas were an absolute hit! However, I was a bit disappointed with the tofu in the coconut chicken curry. It was overcooked and dried out, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the dish. I would recommend sticking to the meat dishes if you are a tofu fan. Overall, Burma Superstar is a solid choice for Burmese cuisine in Alameda, with great service and standout dishes like the Kebat with lamb. Just be cautious of the tofu in certain dishes.

Disappointed in our recent late lunch at BS. It seems the quality of the food and the service has declined. Promptly seated, ordered and I guess we came at a time when they were changing servers - mid afternoon. No notice that the original server was taking off, so the energetic first person was replaced with a person who barely communicated with us. Only three occupied tables inside when we went, thus they weren't slammed with a full house. Had to wave down servers for plates after a drippy salad. Ordered a very saucy salad, a noodle dish with chicken, and eggplant with tofu. The sauces on the hot items were overly salty and thick. We took most of it home and doctored it up. Has the uniqueness of BS declined to that of a PF Chang?!? Disappointed.

Parking was a struggle, as usual in alameda. After a few loops around the block, then we eventually found a meter parking spot a few blocks away. We had to put our name in the waitlist to be seated inside the restaurant, but we decided to sit outside with no wait time. There were no issue, because there was a heating lamp. We were seated with excellent quick service, and a plastic water cup for our little one. We definitely over order just for the 2 of us, but everything was so good. The tea leaves salad was new and interesting. I'm glad I tried it once, and probably will not order it again. But it's my friend's favorite. Everything was fresh and delicious, nothing disappointed me.

The chicken curry was very bland and the garlic noodles had no taste besides sweet tomatoes. The salads were great. Especially the sambosa one. The lamb chili was probably the most delicious dish on the table. I was disappointed by the taste when I came in, but maybe I came on an extremely busy day. The ambiance was really really great. I appreciate that the lamb and the chicken is halal.

We have tried so many Burmese places in the Bayarea! We absolutely love this one in Alameda. They have the most generous staff. Super clean, they definitely have bigger portions than Rangoon Ruby in Palo Alto. I don't mind driving extra miles for Burmese food here. Our favourite dishes were the soup, the tea salad and tofu dishes. The garlic noodles are amazing. Whatever we ordered, we finished and left clean plates

Visited on a Friday night and it was busy but there were still a few tables open and we were seated quickly. We ordered a classic margarita and the Sassi Lassi and both were very good! We got the Tea Leaf Salad and it was amazing definitely my favorite thing 10/10! Pork Belly Garlic Noodles were good but I think they could have had more favor. Steak Kebat was good different than anything I've had before but we liked it The coconut rice was delicious perfect amount of coconut and cooked well! Overall I would return!

I have never had Burmese food before, but I can say I'm hooked now! We came in and got seated right away. There were tons of great food options on the menu, and Uchral walked us through all the flavor combinations. This helped everyone in our group find something. There were even great vegetarian options! I ordered the wok tossed chili made with lamb. It was beautiful just to look at, the heat level was perfect. It was spicy without impacting the flavor. I would probably order it with light onions next time, but it was awesome! There were also some great specialty cocktails, so check those out too! Great service, great food, great location!

Quality/Quantity - Overall the food is good. Great flavors, but smaller than average servings. I am impressed that you have now entered the prepackaged food market. And in Wholefoods, Berkeley Bowl, Mitsuwa, etc. We also order your salads at Rosenblum Winery often. We have not tried your bottled tea or fish sauce yet, but look forward to it. Catering is available in 4 of their locations. Atmosphere - Very small location, typically a long wait for a table during dinner. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am to 9pm. Service - Good. Price - Above average, but that is the price for quality! Owner Comment - Congrats on your 4 or 5 locations and growing. We have been a customer of your SF (first?) location for a very long time. We also like the fact that you are very active in the Burmese community, with your charity/foundation, etc. Are you franchising now? Burma Bites?

First time eating at this location. We sat outside and it was pretty packed even during the weekday. Service was really fast and our server was really nice and helpful. We got a couple dishes to share and I will say that the portion sizes were huge! We got 3 different dishes and that was definitely enough for 4 people to eat. The only thing was that I felt the food was overly oily. The noodles and chicken dish we had gotten had lots of oil which I wasn't a huge fan of. We also got the lamb samusas and I felt that the flavor was lacking. Overall the food was delicious and the drinks were really good

Going into 2024 with a meal from one of my favorite restaurants! This was my first time at their Alameda location and we enjoyed it. Right when you enter, you're able to take in the modern decor, salivate over other diners' food, and enjoy both indoor or outdoor dining--we chose the latter. The atmosphere is full of lively customers and service was attentive in the beginning but was slower at the end. Our food came out hot and ready (not as fast as their other locations). Sharing family style is the way to go with plenty of appetizers, entrees, and other dishes to try. My Dad, companion, and I ordered the Happy Hour Vegetable Burmese Samusas and Laphet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad). The salad was fresh, garlicky and crunchy. We also got Pork Belly with Mustard Greens, Egg Curry with Okra, and Coconut Rice. The curry was hearty, well seasoned, and a generous portion while the pork was a pronounced flavor combination of savory, sour, and spicy. Burma Superstar can be found off Park Street with paid street parking throughout the area. It's quite a gem in Alameda and a restaurant that shouldn't be passed up. They also have other locations in the city and Oakland. I'll be back!

I've been here twice in the last two months surprisingly. I don't go out to eat that much when we're home (we travel often, so we usually reserve restaurants for travel) and not usually to the same restaurant. I'm a big fan of Burmese food; I really love Yamo in SF and Aung Malikya in Concord! I found myself with friends in Alameda twice recently and both times this restaurant was chosen. No complaints here though! Burma Superstar is renowned in the area, and they have several locations around the Bay. The first time I came we had the Lamb Curry with Coconut Rice and the Samusa Soup. I absolutely love the Samusa Soup at Aung Malikya, but this one wasn't as tangy as theirs. It could have used a bit more tamarind to round out the flavors. It just didn't seem as balanced with the flavors. It wasn't hitting all the notes. It was just OK. I wouldn't order it again from here. The lamb curry was good, but I wasn't blown away. This time around, I was only with friends, and not with my husband, so I didn't get to try as many items. However, we did get their signature Tea Leaf Salad for the table to share, which is amazing. Although I hadn't been to Burma Superstar before, I had tasted their Tea Leaf Salad before as they were demoing it at the SF Tea Festival one year I went. It is amazing. It's a must-order every time. We almost got it the first time we came to this restaurant, but we thought we would have had too many dishes, and we would have been right. The portions here are generous. This time I got the Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup, and although it wasn't as good as Yamo's in San Francisco, it was still excellent. I would definitely order this again! It was creamy, and lemony and full of flavor. One thing to note is that their soups are $20 or more. I wish they were smaller. I really fancied soup both nights as it was chilly out and I love soup, but it's just too much soup. The first time I came with my husband, we ordered a soup and a curry and it was still too much soup. I would appreciate a smaller price tag and a smaller portion. It's just too much soup for a party of two. This time, I ordered the soup just for myself, and of course, it was still too much. On the plus side, I took home my leftovers, and I had enough for lunch and I also had enough to share my leftovers with my husband. It's just that much soup! This soup is better for 3 or 4 people. I just think the pricing here is high. At least the portions of soup are large. Pretty much everyone at our table had leftovers, so at least the higher prices are justified by the potion size. One small quirk, which doesn't really change my opinion of the restaurant, but I just thought was weird. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and feels little more upscale... until you walk to the restrooms. You have to walk through a narrow passage which is their prep area. It just feels a bit strange. They must have outgrown their kitchen space or something. It can't be how they planned for it. It definitely takes away the feeling of the upscale, nicer restaurant when you walk through it. You're guaranteed to be in the way, and you will be walking through open vats of sauces, and various staging areas of their prep kitchen. It's a bit unusual. I would expect it for a more mom-and-pop restaurant or hole-in-the-wall spot, but it just didn't fit the vibe of the restaurant. Anyway, super solid restaurant. It's good, but this isn't my favorite Burmese restaurant in the area. The other two picks I named are actually both tastier and cheaper! But, you can't go wrong with Burma Superstar! It's good! 4 stars.

First time trying this place. I can't wait to comeback for more. Food was awesome and I never had it before! I have forgotten what I have ordered but it was the best! Lol Mango Lassy cocktail was one of the best! A must order! I will see you guys again!

A meal out to Burma Superstar is always a good one as you know the food is going to be a cut above. However, my most recent visit during this year's Alameda Restaurant Week was stellar on all levels and the most memorable. We shared the $50 prix fixe special which provided more than enough food for two people. It included the following: -choice of cocktail -choice of appetizer -choice of entree -fried banana with ice cream dessert *Appetizer: The ginger salad was very similar to its signature tea leaf salad (just sub out tea leaves and sub in ginger). It was crunchy and refreshing with a variety of textures. Our server did a great job mixing it at the table--he made it look easy but I know it's a special skill when you are able to fold the salad without sending all the nuts and small seeds spinning out in all directions. *Main: The spicy green beans with beef and tofu was my favorite dish of the evening (out of a solid lineup), so that's saying a lot, especially as it was too spicy for my sensitive palate (my dining companion found it to be perfect for his tastes, though). Very well done in comparison to other spicy green bean Asian dishes I've had, especially because the meat was more substantial/toothsome and the green beans were al dente enough to have a pleasant crunch. Our server was really kind to bring over a mango lassi for me to cool down the fire (and the drink was excellent as well). He even offered to send it back to the kitchen, but I didn't want to waste food, so declined. We chose coconut rice to accompany this dish - it was passable but not optimal (not much flavor, mushy, stuck together in large clumps..likely cooked with too much water). Still, it did the job so not a huge deal for me. *Dessert: Fried bananas with ice cream. Though I am not a fried bananas fan, I had a few bites and it was good. However, the star of this dish was the (french vanilla?) ice cream...top notch quality. Our server Timothy was probably one of the nicest/sweetest servers I can remember--pleasant, friendly, kind, went over and above to provide anything to make it an outstanding experience. Wish they could have Restaurant Week more than once a year (hint hint).

Burma Superstar is a classic SF restaurant featuring the bold flavors of Burmese cuisine, and they've quickly branched out with locations around the Bay Area offering the same delicious food. Two must-get starters were the Platha & Dip, a flaky, crispy handmade flatbread served with a coconut chicken curry dip; and the Laphet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad), a mixture of chopped romaine, cabbage, tomato, jalapeño, peanuts, sunflower/sesame seeds, fried garlic, fried split peas, ground dried shrimp, lemon juice, fish sauce, and fermented tea leaves. The salad was mixed table side and was a complex combination of crunchy textures and earthy flavors, all brought together by the acidic fermented tea leaf paste. Next, we had the Mohinga, a Catfish Chowder Soup made with a heavily-spiced broth of ground catfish, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, fish sauce, and rice noodles, served with garnishes of cilantro, onions, hard-boiled egg, a fried split pea fritter, lemon, red chili flakes, and a fillet of fried catfish. For our mains, we had the Burmese-Style Seafood Curry, which came with breaded and fried catfish fillets in a mild red onion curry with jalapeños; and the Superstar Shrimp, a stir-fried mixture of shrimp and onions in a sweet soy & chili garlic glaze. Both of these dishes went nicely with the sides of sweet Coconut Rice and the simple but tasty Pea Shoots stir-fried with rice wine and garlic and topped with crispy fried onions. Overall, my favorite dishes here were the Platha and Tea Leaf Salad, but everything was delicious, and the service was on-point, attentive, and friendly. The menu prices were relatively high, but the quality and portion sizes of the dishes were generous.

Went here back in December for a work lunch. I had the Superstar Vegetarian Noodles. I loved this cold noodle dish. I enjoyed the fact that it was not too spicy. The chili sauce was sweet and a little sour. It was not overpowering. The wonderful mix of cucumbers, potatoes, tofu, cabbage, and cilantro paired very well with the noodles. The noodles had a nice texture. The portion size was perfect. The service was pretty good. Our server was courteous, prompt, and very professional. Enjoyable experience overall. Parking was a slight, but manageable hassle. Definitely will visit here again.

Well, it's been a long while since my last visit to this establishment. They've always have a busy lunchtime with servers on standby. Yesterday was no different. Arriving very close to 12pm and finding 75% of the tables full and bustling with conversation, me and my two colleagues got a nice table off to the far wall of the restaurant. Water service and drink orders were taken pretty immediately. We all love tea leaf salad so that was first on the bill. We took a few minutes to review the menu decided to order off the main menu since the lunch offerings were really slim. I ordered the shrimp and eggplant in garlic sauce, then there was a order of basil chicken, and lastly spicy crispy chicken. Tea leaf salad was tasty not as good as I remember but the lunch took a turn upon delivery of the salad to the table. The young lady who tossed the salad table side flung ingredients across the table. She continued to toss the salad set it down for us to consume but didn't bother to wipe up the mess so as she moved around the dining room going to tables I flagged her down to ask if she was going to clean it up and she started scraping food pieces into her hand and upon doing that she rocked the table and Spilled my colleagues water; she huffed walked away and came back with a towel to wipe the table but we all looked at each other like what kind of service was that. I will only speak to the flavor of the shrimp dish I had the eggplant was cooked pretty well however the shrimp were over cooked it almost seemed like they used cooked shrimp to make the dish that's how tough the shrimp were. The dish was not heated throughout with hot spots in the bottom of the bowl. It made for an underwhelming experience when I know the blossoming flavors that I come to expect from Burmese food. I came, I saw, I will cross this one off my list. My colleague hinted that maybe there is just something with Park Street right now. Paying $40 for lunch and not enjoying the flavors of the meal is a NO FOR ME! Dishes can't just look the part but they have to deliver the flavor and experience that the cuisine calls for.

Second time in a month. Ordered diff things. Great to go with other people so we could order many dishes. They are great and tasty. Crispy and spicy chicken is like sweet and spicy chicken. The mint chicken is pretty spicy. We sat outside, a bit chilly today. Pretty satisfied with our order today.

My table got a few lunch specials and one spicy noodle. For the lunch specials, we had 3 Mohinga Soups, 1 Pork Curry, and I got the Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup. I liked my Coconut Chicken Noodle. My only complaint was the noodles seemed a bit soggy and so were my friends' soups. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be that way? I tried some of the mango salad that came with the pork curry and it was pretty delicious too. Everyone at my table liked their dish and the portions were super large that most had enough for a leftover meal.

Yum yum yum! So delicious I didn't even take much photos of my food but opted to dig right in. I had the tea leaf salad, coconut chicken noodle soup, chicken kebat and of course coconut rice.... I totally understand why this place gets the love that it does. Every dish is unique with a flavor profile that makes me want to come back and try something different. It's very satisfying, a nice southeast Asian appeal that feels new and familiar at the same time. If you're new to this place, the tea salad is their claim to fame, but also get a soup and a stir fry I'm sure you'll be itching to try something else too the next time! The service is good, food comes to your table pretty quickly. It's also a place that brings in solo diners, dates, and family alike. 5 stars all the way! Burma superstar, make your way to Los Angeles thanks!

Was driving downtown and decided to stop for a bite. I'm glad we walked by Burma Superstar because I've never had the chance to try their food. My favorite dishes of today were the Eggplant with Garlic sauce, spicy noodles and Salt & Pepper Calamari. Don't get me wrong, there wasn't a bad dish because everything tasted great and was very refreshing.

We got the mango chicken and the spicy lamb from the lunch special menu. We loved the spicy lamb! The mango chicken was okay. We got an order of rice on the side to eat with the dishes. The staff were kind and friendly. The outdoor seating was nice on a sunny day. Will definitely come back to try other dishes!

Great Service, Flavor, and Ambiance. We'll def make this a date night spot from here on out and we live about an hour away. It's worth the drive

I love this place!!! The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious!! My husband and I ordered the Platha & Dip, the chicken Burmese Samusas, and the Nan Guy Dok and all of it was so tasty! I can't wait to come back and try more things!!

Still my favorite restaurant in alameda. The fermented tea leaf salad is one of the most amazing things I've ever eaten. I also really like the cold noodles. Service is always exceptional. Whether you eat indoor or out, the dining room is clean and comfortable. Had a business lunch at this Burma Superstar recently, and both of us were blown away by the food and service.

The calamari is different from before. I like the previous one better this one is so thin, chewy and oily (that I had to put them on paper to absorb). The sauce is different too, too sour and spicy. Please bring the old recipe back!

I had the most excellent meal here last night! Everyone was raving over the Tea Leaf Salad, so that's what I got. I was so blown away by the flavors that just came together so well. I'll be back next week for this! Service was great. Everyone from the host to the server to the chef who brought out my order. They all seemed super excited I was there and happy I chose to come there to try something new. The place was poppin' as it was packed full of people all happy and smiling. The smell of the food had my mouth watering in anticipation of this meal that was hyped up! I sat outside on the "patio" which was great as all the lights came on as the sun went down! I'll see y'all soon!

Finally got to try this place out as a friend suggested it. We stopped by no a Sunday afternoon and had to wait for about 15-20 minutes. We ended up trying: tea leaf salad (4/5): good nuttiness, textures, and acidity from the variety of ingredients that kept me coming back throughout the meal to refresh my palate shan noodles (5/5): more sweet and tangy than spicy, but really addictive lightly sauced, bouncy noodles platha (4/5): reminded me of a scallion pancake and paired well with the curry coconut rice (5/5): fragrant, sweet, coconutty rice that would go well with any of their proteins/veg...I would literally just order this and eat it by itself Burmese style curry beef (3/5): wish it had a little more curry flavor, bigger potato chunks, and some of the beef was stringy for my liking Thai tea (5/5): not saying much considering I've only had the drink from like 3 other places, but this was the best version I've tried so far...very prevalent tea flavor with the right sweetness Solid food and good service, would return with a group to try different main dishes.

If you haven't been to Burma on park street yet, I hope this encourages you to go! Burma by far is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in Alameda. I want to start off this review with a HUGE thank you to John. His kindness and service truly made our visit 10x better and we can't wait to come back! I wish I got a picture of all of the amazing food, since we ordered what felt like half the menu lol but we were having too much fun enjoying all of the different dishes and celebrating family. Our top favorites were- - Platha Dip - Garlic Green Beans - Basil Chicken - Spicy Noodles with chicken - Coconut Rice

I've grown up in/around Alameda and I'm so surprised I've never stopped into Burma Superstar until now. The restaurant itself is smaller than it looks on the outside but they've also got lots of tables at their parklets in front of the restaurant. Most of the tables inside are for smaller parties, seating 2-4 but they did have one larger circle table that accommodated our group of 5 comfortably. Everything is served family style so we ordered dishes for the whole table. + platha & dip ($16) - loved it! We only wish there was more. Felt like a smaller portion for the price since it just came with like 3-4 pieces + salt & pepper calamari ($18) - the breading was really good! Crispy and light. I also liked the fried garlic on top. This calamari is different than I've had at other places because you won't find the bodies or rings. + pork belly garlic noodles ($20) - surprisingly this was my least favorite dish (and I'm usually easy to please when it comes to garlic noodles)! There just wasn't enough garlic flavor in it for me and overall it tasted bland. It was more of a less nutty pad thai type of noodle dish. + walnut shrimp ($27) - good but very mayo-y. My family really liked this one though! + mango chicken ($23) - this was probably my favorite dish! I never though of mango and chicken as a good combo but it really works! It's just a little spicy and the mango sweetens it. I'll definitely be ordering this again. We also ordered both coconut rice ($4) and jasmine rice ($3) for the table. Those two bowls were more than enough for our table to share and even take some home. Service was top notch and our server even helped us move from our original table (which was much smaller) to the table we ended up at to make us more comfortable. A great meal! Just a little pricy so be ready to spend but it's good food!

Both indoor and outdoor seating - they have a nice bar as well. Service outside was a little slow... had to have one of the people we were with ask for water on the way to the bathroom. The soup and salad combo was delicious. Their tea salad is a must try in my book!

Starters - Chicken samusas, salt & pepper chicken, calamari Salad - Mango salad Entrees - Garlic noodles with pork belly, garlic & chili shrimp We might've also ordered some other dishes that I'm not remembering. We were seated outside, and it was a little bit cold. However, the dishes came out nice and hot, and I thought each one was delicious. So, I quickly forgot about the weather. The pork belly in the garlic noodles melts in your mouth. The breading on the salt & pepper chicken had a nice texture to it. I wish I paid better attention to each dish, so I could describe them better. But I was too busy inhaling and scarfing everything down because I was super hungry when we got there. That's also the reason why I forgot to take pictures of what we ordered. Special shout out to one of our servers - Andres! He took real good care of our table, and we appreciated his great customer service and warm personality. I can't remember our other server's name, but he was good also. Looking forward to many future return visits here as I work my way through the rest of their menu.

New update. The absolute move is to order the coconut chicken curry and a side of platha and a side of rice. The curry is the same thing that comes with the platha and dip but now it's your whole meal instead of just your appetizer.

Came here during the past weekend for a late lunch. What we ordered: -Tea Leaf Salad -Chili lamb -Garlic noodles with Pork belly -Roti appetizer (I forgot what the actual name was) I think my favorite dishes were probably the appetizers. The tea leaf salad was good, and their roti was my favorite, but it can be a little pricey, which was the only con. We sat in the patio, and the ambiance was cute on a nice sunny day in Alameda, the indoor seating can be a little loud. Would definitely recommend sitting outside if it is a nice day. Tuckers is also next door, so I'd also recommend stopping there after :)

I've been wanting to try this place for about 5 years. Little did I know the Alameda location was right across from one of my favorite bookstores - Books Inc. at 1344 Park St. This place knocked me out. I had the BURMESE STYLE CHICKEN CURRY - red curry with chicken thighs, chickpeas, pickled mango and potatoes. The flavors were so complex and comforting. I almost wished it was a cold rainy day outside. I only ate half of my lunch because I wanted to experience the meal again for dinner. If you are on Park Street in Alameda and you need a peak culinary experience - Matt says check out Burma Superstar. And then when you are done simply cross the street and visit Books Inc.

BE CAREFUL WITH GIFT CARDS FROM HERE! Received a birthday gift from what we thought was this location as its closest but turns out it wasn't. Not only made sure gift cards were accepted ahead of time but wasnt told they are location specific. A bit shocking when you planned on having a blast on a gift but turns out holding the bag. Manager just told waiter "to bad" as there is nothimg they can do as they are apaperrently held by different owners. Really crappy business practices if you are using the same name and don't specify that to those buying the gift card or those trying to redeem. Waiter just doing their job as an employee but unacceptable by the manager. Get a different business name to ensure no confusion. Glad to just pay and leave as the level of incompetence at this location is beyond comprehension. NO PLANS TO RETURN!

Burma Superstar is definitely one of the few staples in Alameda cuisine. This place brings people in droves to come out and try out Authentic Burmese food. Locals like myself come here probably at least once a week. Food here is delicious. You can go wrong with anything you choose. The Laphet Thoke AKA Tea Leaf Salad is probably one of the best salads I've had. For appetizers I'd try the Samusas. Sesame Chicken or Beef are sweet and crunchy. This place can seem pricey than other restaurants in Alameda but the food is so good. You definitely don't want to miss out.

Not a very pleasant experience at all. Food was just ok , service very mediocre unless the u know you are you appear to be from.the area, ambiance was absolutely horrible.

The food was pretty good. Our favorite was the eggplant with garlic sauce but it was a bit on the oily side. We also ordered a curry and it was a bit salty. The noodles had a good blend of flavors. The service is great! Everyone is friendly and checks up on you. The ambiance is casual but a good place for both lunch and dinner. Good for family and dates!

I didn't like the tea leaf salad at all. It is an enormous plate; if you want to try it, try to go for the lunch special if possible so you can get a little more variety. In general though the taste is extremely light and delicate whereas I usually prefer hearty salads with robust flavor and a tiny bit of meat. To be fair looking at the photo I had a feeling I might not like it but it seemed to be far and away the most popular dish. Sometimes I wish I could be a little less of a sheep, and I should have just got the pork belly that looked delicious. The coconut rice and curry was excellent. The place and decor is very lovely with lots of natural light, and the service was extremely good. Our waiter was super friendly.

I love this place ! It never fails to disappoint . I just have the wait and I wish space was bigger for all Of us haha . Other than dang the tea leaf salad is always my go to . I've tried almost everything on menu and it's always delishhhhhh ! I love the tea leaf kit too

Love this place! Everything was on point! Presentation of the food, temperature, spices amd flavor was perfect. To top it off, the service was great!

One of the BEST places in Alameda, forreal forreal. Sat outside and at some places, outdoor seating gets worse service than inside but this place has AWESOME service in the whole place! The food was WONDERFUL. Roti app...wish I could just swim in the sauce and have this everyday. The staff is so great. My apologies for not catching our servers name but he was wonderful. The food came out quickly even though it was PACKED! Need to come back and try more!!

Loved the cute location. Kind of busy but in a good way. Just as tasty as everyone says!

I feel so lucky to live near a Burma Superstar. I used to go to the original establishment on Clement then used to frequent Burma Love on Valencia. All the locations are amazing. The food tends to be more hearty but it's always prepared perfectly. The mango chicken, the samusas, Burmese curry, the pork stew - chef's kiss! If you are craving something lighter then a classic tea leaf salad with a fresh young coconut drink is a solid option. And as many have already stated - you have to try the green beans! This location had a very tempting cocktail menu so I can't wait to get a chance to try a few next time. They also offer a decent lunch menu with smaller portions (and a side of rice and salad). I'm glad we have Burma Superstar in the East Bay!

This iconic place on Park in Alameda is the perfect place for a night out on Alameda when you are looking for something a little exotic but very tasty. The restaurant is located in one of those old establishment buildings full of that sense of coming from a different era. There is a decent amount of indoor seating plus plenty of outside seating in their own enclosure by the street, but quite comfortable. I often get a craving for three food offerings at this place and so I am a regular customer. A meal there would not feel complete without an appetizer of Platha bread with curry (chicken curry, but there are substitutes for vegetarian tastes or lamb, one of my favorites). They have a number of great skillets, I really like the shrimp with mango or alternatively with walnuts. They are delicious. There are plenty of other options with chicken, lamb or eggplant, so there is something for everybody. The waiters are always super friendly and accommodating. As you can tell, I highly recommend this place, both for the food and the ambience - probably my favorite Burmese restaurants.

The curry at Burma and their coconut rice is one of the very best dishes this restaurant has! I suggest to give it a try if you haven't already, I promise you will not regret it. Now, the service did kinda went down a bit after the whole COVID ordeal but it just depends on the day and time I guess. Overall the experience still a good one!

My tummy was very much pleased when I decided to stop inside (for the 1st time). The host/waiter were pleasant. The establishment is quite inviting & kid friendly. The coconut rice was the best tasting rice and the shrimp skillet dish was delicious. Note: The shrimp was mild, which appeared that could be spicy with the chili peppers. But the flavor was amazing!