KAI Burmese Cuisine

At first glance this family owned restaurant may look modest but where this family owned restaurant shines is the food quality. I've come to learn that modest looking restaurants tend to have better tasting food then upscale restaurants. These meals are cooked with care from the owners. They take the care of preparing their meals with the techniques that will yield better tasting flavors vs cooking them the fast way. The owners are down to earth and were very kind to share with me how they have been running the restaurant since 2017 and the challenges they have overcome. The husband and wife both are involved in the cooking, servers and customer service. They may not have a dedicated staff but overall the owners give the restaurant a more human personal touch. The owners are family centered so some of their kids are in the restaurant and sometimes their 11 year old son will be your cashier at the end of your service. Talk about instilling good work ethic! Since the owners are busy doing multiple things, you may have to get their attention to get another bottle of water. The tea leave "appetizer" La Phe Tot was so good and laced with peanuts for a crunchy exterior. Such a great tasting and filling appetizer meal that is more like an entree! The Shan Noodle was also delicious with generous portions, highly recommend if you want a hearty filling meal! Overall the food was so delicious and I was grateful to come across this restaurant to experience Burmese cuisine, I look forward to coming to visit in the future on a future work trip in Tulsa.

The food is incredible. Burmese food is like an Asian fusion all on its own. This was a local family kitchen, and it really felt like a home cooked meal. Best noodles I've ever had. The pork udon was so flavorful, and all the seasonings were balanced. They brought us a boiling hot pork soup in a cast iron pot that was LOUD and mesmerizing. Delicious. 10/10 would come back again and again

Anyone that hasn’t left this restaurant a 5 star review is crazy. Some of the best food I’ve ever had and for an amazing price!

Average - *** So one of my friends adviced me to try Kai Burmese Cuisine when I told that I would like to have some authentic burmese food. Being an Asian, I love the spice and flavor of all kinds of Asian food. So thought to try Kai. Went there and there was no greeting at all. I found a table by myself. Someone came and gave the menu...Since its the first time, I didnt want to take any chances so ordered fried rice. Usually when you tell fried rice, they ask if you want beef/chicken/shrimp but here nothing of that sort happened so I thought they would bring chicken. Meanwhile in every restaurant, they give you water but here I didnt see that happening(maybe they dont want their customers to drink water lol). After a few minutes, the food arrived. They give you a soup and fried rice with egg on top. I felt the flavor matches exactly like a Vietnamese fried rice. Had 4 shrimp pieces(to my surprise) and thats it. Its an average one.. Didnt meet my expectations plus they need to improve a lot on customer service!

Very happy to try it, been a while since I've been able to have some Burmese food without cooking it at home. They were out of curry, evidently we went too late, so I'll have to go back. I regret trying any specific Chin state dishes, but I saw Shan khao swe and had trouble not ordering that even though I probably should have stuck to their region. Mohinga was good, fried tofu was good. Tea leaf salad was on the way to good but not quite what I hoped. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Tulsa.

the Bak Kut The is amazing The broth is so flavorful, pork is extremely tender idk what cyril phillip or any of these people are talking about this place is a Jem 🥰 it’s so sad i’m moving states i love this place

Out of this Zoomi World. My grandfather flew P-40 Warhawks over Burma in WW2. My dish came out bubbling and boiling hot. The Burmese culture is very unique for Tulsa. Look up Zoomi Town. Very Good. I will be back! Burma Banshees approved!

Very good, down-to-earth Burmese restaurant. If you've never tried Burmese food (this was my/our first time) I would describe it as a transition between Thai and Indian food. We were enjoying the food so much that the only pic that I got to take was half way into the meal. Also I didn't get the right spelling for the dishes that we had but out of five of them that we tried, liked them all!

Tulsa is the 8th US city with the largest Burmese population. As a result, Tulsa has the one and only Burmese restaurant, Kai Burmese Cuisine, and we are grateful for its existence. When going to Kai Burmese Cuisine, one may notice influences from many other nearby Asian countries, infused with its own distinctive ingredients, making Burmese food very different and unique. One may have to give this restaurant several tries in order to appreciate what it has to offer. In other words, think of Burmese cuisine as an acquired taste, similar to coffee. To help you get started: M-2. Nan Gyi/Nan Tay: a stir fry noodle dish. What made this dish different was the the udon noodles are coated with roasted soy bean powder to give the dish a semi-curry based taste. Not exactly...but it's the best way I could describe it. Very different and unique stir fry noodle dish. M-2. Myi Oo Mee Shii: a much thicker viscosity soup than any Asian noodle soups. Similar to a seafood stew...but with Asian seasoning. Very different and unique noodle soup. M-4. Tom Yum Noodle Soup: almost identical to Thai Tom Yum except the meat. Generic, boring, and not as great as the traditional Thai Tom Yum. I would not re-order this soup again at Kai. 4. Samosa: Great. India's curry based influence. House made fish sauce to go with it. Different for sure! Here are some other things about Kai Burmese Cuisine you may want to know. The restaurant closes at 6 PM so in order to make it to the restaurant, you have to get off work early. If you get there at 5 PM, the workers and their families are eating dinner in the lobby so if you need something, you let one of them know (laugh out loud). Apparently, the restaurant does not usually have customers during this closing hour.

Beautiful food. Lovely service. Reasonable prices! We tried the most popular dishes and loved everything. Be aware that there are dried shrimp in the appetizer salad even though they aren't listed on the menu.

This was our first time trying Burmese food. We got the samosa which had a great flavor and an amazing dipping sauce. We also got the tea leaves appetizer which was crunch and addictive, could not stop picking at it long after we were full. We also had the Laksa soup which had great broth and stellar noodles.

Decent and very authentic/unique Burmese cuisine and have been told it may be the only Burmese restaurant in all of Oklahoma. Prompt service and also nice and peaceful low-key decor as well. I just wish I went with someone that had more expertise in Burmese cuisine than I did in order to provide proper guidance for cuisine selections. As a result, my choices were more experimental and I didn't really know what to order. Highly recommended however if you want to venture into more exciting culinary territory!

The food is authentic and it seems to be family-owned and operated. It's a small place, but the food was good nonetheless. The service was just ok and one of our appetizers was forgotten, but the main dishes were large and filling--so it was no big deal.

Loved my Mohinga and my tea leaf salad (a.k.a. La Phe Tot). Had a bit of a friend's Nan Gyi and was impressed. (May get that next time I'm up in Tulsa!) Warm, friendly service? Yup -- top rate. Just splendid. My dinner partners all ordered the Shan noodles and were very pleased with their suppers. I found the overtly Christian music rather distasteful. (Religious music is simply not appropriate for ANY place of business, IMHO. I'd say the same thing about Muslim calls to prayer, Hindu hymns, and Buddhist chants, mmmkay?) Ample parking Decent menu prices Five gleaming Yelp stars for the terrific Burmese meal and smiling staff!

Went here with a friend one random Sunday evening and it was PACKED!! Turns out there was a Burmese festival in town and so this being one of the few restaurants serving Burmese food, everyone was here. The food was good. I enjoyed my Shan noodles. But I REALLY enjoyed my friends La Phet Tha Min. It was a flavor I never had before and I wish I ordered it for myself. The staff was so nice and friendly. It was a really hot day (as is everyday, lol) and they bough us each a water bottle while we waited. Going back for the La Pher Tha Min!

As Tulsa is home to one of the nation's largest Zomi Burmese population, it comes with no surprise that a Burmese restaurant would inevitably grace its presence in the food and restaurant community. We've dined at this fine establishment multiple times and have always left with full bellies and satisfied cravings for Burmese food. For those who have not tried it before, I would say it most resembles a mix of Chinese, Thai, and Indian foods that ends up with a very unique and one-of-a-kind taste. We've had their La Phe Tot (tea leaf salad), which is considered their national dish. It is different from most salads because the taste and flavor is mixed in with a variety of nuts and tea leaves. As someone who grew up with a tea drinking family though, the taste easily grew on me with each bite. We also really enjoy having their Moh Hin Khaa (served only on Thursdays), which is also considered another one of their national dishes. It is a vermicelli noodle soup with catfish chowder. The broth is wonderful and creates a fresh seafood taste to the soup. We also had their Bak Kut Tee (pork rib soup served with rice on the side, served only on Wednesday and Saturdays), which is actually more of a Malaysian dish, but it definitely worth trying because the broth and pork is cooked to tender perfection. As an appetizer, I also recommend their Palata, which is their specialty made friend bread with a delicious curry sauce on the side. We've also tried their Kyi Oo, Myi Oo Mee Shii, Shan Noodles, and Nan Gyi, which are a variety of yummy noodle and noodle soup dishes combined with a different assortment of vegetables, meats, and seafood.

I love Kai. It's a pretty long ways from my house, but I try to make the trip once a month. I love the pork soup(the one that comes in the black bowl). Also, if you haven't tried their Burmese Doughnuts, you have to order them. Burmese doughnuts are deep fried chewy goodness that comes with honey. Every time I've been, the waitress has been nice and fast. Thank you, Kai. I'll see you soon.

My husband and I went to Kai Burmese Cuisine for lunch. We had the Samosa as an appetizer - it is a deep fried potato dish with a homemade sauce. I would recommend it! Jason had the M2 which was the Myi Oo Mee Shil. You can select your broth and noodles with this dish. He had his with the chicken broth and Udon noodles. This dish had lots of flavors, vegetables, and contained shrimp and fish, as well as potatoes and peanuts. He would recommend this dish for a cold weather day. I tried the Moh Hin Kha. They provide extra spices and lime on the side so that I could adjust the level of spiciness was to my desired level. The owners were delightful and made sure that we had everything we needed. The restaurant is small but can easily accommodate larger families. Check this place out!

I have been waiting for YEARS for a Burmese restaurant to open and it's finally here! My day job gives me the opportunity to serve a lot of Burmese families in Tulsa and they like to spoil me and give me home-made food, so needless to say, I was crazy excited when I finally heard about Kai. It is definitely a family owned business and I love being able to peek into the kitchen. The menu is written in Burmese and also in English. They have pictures too which helps a lot. The first thing that caught my attention is the fact that it's crazy inexpensive for the amount of food you get. Their Myi Oo Mee Shii (clay pot noodle soup) is amazing! Their milk tea & Faluda are a must try! Their weekend specials can't be beat & they have breakfast options too! It is also right next to OK Asian Market which is great to get products you can't find anywhere else!

First and foremost, when eating here you need to keep in mind this is a mom and pop shop. They will open/close whenever they want. They will cook whatever they want. That being said, you need to have a really open mind eating here. I finally tried this place out this past Saturday at around noon. There were a decent amount of Burmese people in there, so you know this place has authentic food. I tried to order the coconut noodle soup that's the weekend special, beef curry, and pork curry. They didn't have any of those things (I'm pretty sure they didn't run out. They just didn't make any that day). Finally, I settled on the M3 Shan Noodles (served with a side of broth). They were noodles topped with a meat? tofu?, spices, chopped peanuts...and I couldn't really decipher the rest. It wasn't bad. The most frustrating part of eating here is definitely the ordering. In addition to not knowing what they're actually serving that day, the dish names on the menu are minimal with no description whatsoever. There are pictures on the wall, but they're bad and fuzzy. So if you're eating here, remember: open mind. Good luck.

If you want something different this is your place. Everything I've had has been good. Will definitely be back. Try the udon noodles.

As authentic as it gets. Whenever my parents are in OKC, they love making the trip to Tulsa for delicious, affordable Burmese cuisine. If you visit larger cities like SF and NYC, you'll have heard of Burmese food as it's hotly trending nowadays (and crazy pricey). Locally owned and operated, the restaurant definitely has that mom and pop feel so be patient and understanding when it comes to service and you'll be treated to some of the best that Burmese cusine has to offer. 5 stars for being the most authentic Burmese experience in Oklahoma! Our faves include: moh hin khaa, nan gyi, coconut noodle soup, tofu to, and the myi oo mee shii!

My friend from Burmese suggested me to find a Burmese restaurant in only Tulsa. I think this is 3.5 of 5, only better foods than service and atmosphere. I impressed that My Oo Mee Shii expects that a heavy clay pot, not bad. I figured out it was too thick with shrimps, three whitefish, udon noodles, tofu, and cabbage, and yellows corns. Sometimes I don't like veggies in the pot. NO WAY. The atmosphere is ok-ok, not look like a friendly and fancy. A bit weird, you know it was pretty old 80's things inside the atmosphere. One problem, I'm not sure if they already have experience with deaf people before me. I was waiting for their service, like 30 minutes, and I was alone in surrounded Burmese folks stare at me... I know it was a bit awakened that I came here for curious around with Burmese culture.

We decided to take a trip to Tulsa on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy a family lunch at this Burmese restaurant. (yes we drove 120 miles just for food). I've only had Burmese cuisine a couple of times, one being in London and another in San Francisco. This is probably the best one out of the 3 for several reasons. First of all, it's very authentic, and I would definitely call it a family restaurant. When we walked in, some of the employees were eating what I would assume were dishes from their menu. Some may say this is unprofessional, but I kind of didn't mind walking into a place that felt like you were joining them in their own kitchen/dining room. Plus they were very friendly and prompt to tend to us. This place is very affordable and the portion sizes are plentiful. We ordered several dishes to share family style and had plenty left to enjoy for dinner later. I couldn't tell you everything we ordered, but I can say that I enjoyed all 6 dishes we shared. This is a place that's worth the travel to from OKC, or anywhere for that matter.

This is the only Burmese restaurant in Oklahoma and thank god it's authentic. I tried the Mohinga, coconut noodle soup, tea leaf rice, and Laksa and they were all good. My dad is from Burma so I know how the food is supposed to taste and the food here is authentic. It's not as good as the food cooked at home but I'm still giving them a 5 star because there's no comparison to my dad's cooking. He's literally a professional chef. I recommend Kai Burmese to anyone who's never tried Burmese food before.

If you are looking to try new and exciting food..this is your place. Family owned and operated restaurant making authentic Burmese Cuisine.. no watering it down for the locals.. your not going to find a chicken fried steak or ranch dressing in this place... What you will find is fresh ingredients prepared wonderfully with a mix of Indian and south east Asia spices. The Tom Yum soup is the best I've ever had! #eatthelocals

This was the first time eating Burmese. I was not impressed. My friend has had Burmese before and was equally unimpressed. The Burmese salad was very salty and wilted like it was pre-made. My friend said she has had it were it is fresh and the dressing is added table side. She got noodle with a coconut sauce. Which was ok bur the noodles were over cooked. I got a Pho liked soup. It was pretty bland, but came with a "fire" chilli pepper sauce. It was way to hot for my taste. But there was nothing else on the table to add nor was anything else served with it. I also ordered fried tofu. The sauce was my favorite thing. The place was small and people were coming in left and right. So maybe we just picked the wrong things. But I wont be going back to try anything else.

I can't believe how long it took the kitchen to open the cat food they served us. I'm very thankful they took the time to nuke it first though. Yelp wants a longer review. There's not much more to add except avoid at all costs.

Walked in with my friend during lunch and it was very lively with many people eating in this small cozy establishment. We were seated and then looked at the menu. A nice selection of options to pick from. Descriptions would have been nice but our server explained everything and they all sounded good. I got the tea leaf salad and my fried got the chicken and rice. My salad was quite fulfilling and even though it was labeled as an appetizer it is enough for a meal. It had a nice crunch and had just the right amount of dressing. I can't really describe the flavor but it was quite delicious. My friend also loved his lightly fired chicken and rice, which also came with a flavorful soup and salad. I wish there were more than two vegetarian dishes but from what I have had the options are pretty good. This place is very good especially for its price and I highly recommend it.

You're immediately transported back to Myanmar. Authentic, delicious value for money. Owner and waitstaff very hospitable.

I was very pleased with my first time trying Burmese food. Really enjoyed my Kyi-Oo-Rice Noodle Soup with Pork,Beef,Seafood with green leaves. The soup was like a different spin on Pho with different ingredients. My favorite thing was La Phet Tot-Tea Leaf Salad. This dish was unlike anything I have ever eaten with a unique soft salad and crispy roasted beans on top which added a nice crunch to the dish. I am going back to try other things. Get out of your food comfort zone and go to KAI Burmese now! You won't regret it.

The two times I've dined at Kai, I've ordered #7 (on the banner menu) with thick noodles. It's really well prepared with a very rich/creamy flavor and the sour veggies add a nice crunchy texture to the dish. I'm excited to return to Kai and see what other great dishes they have to offer.

I tried M7 Nangyi Tho with udon noodles and it is delicious. The accompanying greens are pickled and served chilled. The broth is fish based and a bit spicy. Service is friendly but a bit slow. And they DO now have forks!

First time trying Burmese food and won't be the last one. This place is great. Family owned, and perfectly well cooked food. Can't recommend any specific dish since they all are so good! My whole family loves it as well!

Tulsa's first and only Burmese restaurant is a great find. Food is reasonably priced and delicious. Try the tea leaf salad, or moh hinga (Burmese national dish). On a weekend, try the special coconut curry soup noodle dish.

Had a rice noodle soup with pork and meatballs. It was very nice and refreshing. Good price and good cooking. Will defintely be back to try out some other items. Oh btw, they have added English description to their items too! Guess they heard what people say.

Amazing food! Food are a lot similar to what you would get when you go to the country. Very reasonable price! Service is slow on some days due to one server but the lady is very sweet and kind! You won't be disappointed!

Some might not know, but the largest population of Zomi refugees in the USA, which is one of the major tribal groups in Myanmar, is right here in Tulsa! It was something I learned when recently moving here, and it was also really amazing to learn about several schools in the area that have embraced this people group and the educational needs of their children. So, it was also a wonderful surprise to find Burmese cuisine in Tulsa too! Burmese food has equal parts Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Laotian influences, making it very unique and super tasty! On this visit, we split a bunch of dishes, all of which were delicious! The tea leaf salad was generously covered in olive oil (or a similar tasting oil) and had an interesting bitter quality that gave the dish some depth in contrast to the salty peanuts. The fried tofu was amazing with a sour sauce for dipping. The owner makes the tofu in-house daily. The flatbread and fried long-bread with the accompanying curries were delicious! The noodle soup (M1) had a great depth of pork and fish flavor in the broth and had a generous amount of tasty fish cakes. The hospitality was fantastic and the owners were very nice. I peeked into the kitchen and it was immaculately clean. We look forward to frequenting this place and getting to know the owners and this wonderful community of people even more!

Stumbled upon Kai Burmese Cuisine while randomly driving around seeking a spot for lunch. We were literally driving through the parking lot when the words 'Burmese Cuisine' caught our attention. Intrigued by trying new foods and seeking a new to us restaurant, my wife and I decided to stop and check it out. We would like to thank Kai Burmese Cuisine for their hospitality as we were promptly greeted after walking through the door. The young female server/waitress explained a few dishes and what dishes their guests have enjoyed. With her guidance/recommendations we picked our meals. I like that she thought to ask if either of us were allergic to peanuts before placing our order. Although neither of us have any food allergies it was nice of her to think to ask, big kudos to her. Each of our dishes were wonderful. It was good food at a great price. Needless to say we enjoyed our lunch and experience. We look forward to returning in the near future to try some other dishes.

Delicious! Visiting from Lewisville, Texas for a soccer tournament with boys originally from Myanmar (Burma) who speak Hakha Chin. Picking out food when traveling away from home is always hard. So glad we found this place! Everything we ate was delicious!!!

We went on a Sunday at noon and got the coconut noodle soup and the nan ghee tot (or nangyi tho) with udon noodles. The coconut noodle soup is delicious and I would get that every time I go. It is a weekend special so it may not be available all the time. It is not spicy like an Indian curry (though I think they would spice it for you if you ask). It has fish cake and chicken bits in it that were ok, but the broth and noodles were amazing. It reminded me of a cream based pho. The nan ghee tot was also tasty, but it is a cold noodle dish which was not what I was expecting. It came with a side of warm broth so that provided a nice temperature contrast. I would try it again with the rice noodles instead of the udon. They did not have faluta so we were not able to try that yet. We will try the noodles in a clay pot next time we go.

The food had great flavor and was portioned well. Overall, the price was worth what I ordered and would recommend to anyone who wants to try this style of cuisine.

I don't know if they were having a bad day in the kitchen or something, but my girlfriend and I got served COLD food and it tasted like CRAP.

This place is a hidden gem. I am always searching out places with unique cuisine here in Tulsa. I normally look in a parking lot to see how well trafficked a place is or to see if the place is frequented by the people of that cuisine. This place is pho meets Korean and it was great. The ambiance is lunch joint not fancy but I like that!

I will probably try this place again and considering how busy the restaurant got, I'm sure it's good, but my visit was not great. My friend and I ordered the tea salad and it was clearly pre-mixed, so kind of soggy. I've had tea salad before where all the ingredients are arranged in a beautiful way on the plate, then mixed at the table and it was so delicious. This was soggy and so over salted as to be barely edible. I ordered some noodles (the main pic for this restaurant on Yelp) and they had good flavor, but the noodles were a little mushy. My friend's soup was just sort of bland - I'd rather eat Pho. Also, the customer service is apathetic at best. Again, I'll probably try again, but there are a lot of other places in Tulsa I'd rather try first.

Tulsa's first Burmese restaurant (which serves food from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, which contains several people groups, I believe the owners are Zomi) is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to eat! Being completely unfamiliar with Burmese cuisine, I brought my friend with me who had spent a month in Myanmar on a missions trip last summer. He helped me better understand the menu (which the friendly waitstaff is also happy to do), and we each tried two very traditional noodle/soup based dishes. He said the food was very authentic; I just said it was very delicious! I am now on my 4th visit here and I try something new each time, amd have yet to be disappointed. The food is somewhere in-between Vietnamese and Indian, with Chinese, Thai, and its own unique flavors added in. The potions are generous, the price is very inexpensive, the food is very fresh and satisfying. Expect flavors of white pepper, chicken broth, pork, seafood, curry, fresh greens, and tea leaves! Come already, try somethibg new; I guarantee you'll be back!!

Delicious! This authentic hole-in-the-wall serves 100% authentic Burmese cuisine. The service is friendly and warm, and the prices are unbeatable. This was my first time experiencing Burmese cuisine. I had a delicious noodle dish for my main course with several appetizers ordered for me by regulars. Everything was tasty. Definitely come try it out! You won't regret it! There's also a fantastic Asian grocery store next door.

I have never had Burmese before but I thought I would give it a try. This restaurant is family run and the staff are very friendly. I tried a couple of different dishes and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were good and the seasoning was on point. My favorite part was the appetizer. I cannot remember the name but it was basically a vegetable stew folded in a fried wonton pocket. It came with a semi spicy dipping sauce. Very tasty. I will be back again.

I adore this place so much and have been coming more often to try different things. I really enjoyed the tofu appetizer, the chicken and rice special, and their sea food cake soup. The people who own this restaurant are super sweet and always remember me when I come in and give great service. I really can't recommend this place enough to friends.

This was my first time to have Burmese food. The atmosphere was friendly and the food was very tasty. I tried the #7 with thin noodles and loved it. Will definitely try it again when I go back. Just a small place but enjoyable for a place to stop for lunch and have a great meal.

First time ever having Burmese Cuisine and I loved it. Reminded me a lot of Vietnamese food except with a bit more spice. Very simple family owned place that gives you large portions for a good price. If you go then you have to try the Palata- a crispy and delicious flatbread served with some sort of really tasty corn sauce.

The only thing palatable at this place was the fried tofu in the appetizer. I ordered the #7 (a chicken stir fry) because they "were out" of curry, and what got set in front of me was equivalent to slightly colder than room temp cat food. It was obvious that whatever was served to me was not fresh at all. Also, the praise & worship music being played really made the whole experience a "I'm never doing that again" thing.

I was intrigued by this place being of course that I have never traveled to Burma or eaten Burmese food. Given the location of Burma I was expecting a Thai/Chinese mashup and was somewhat correct. I had the #2 with thick noodles. I was not overly impressed. The texture reminded me of hamburger helper and the food was luke-warm at best. No forks, FYI. Only chopsticks. I may try a different dish some other time but won't rush back.

Their pork noodle soup was amazing. It was by far one of the most authentic Asians meals that you could get in Tulsa and tasted like going to grandma house for soup.

Every dish I've ordered is flavorful and delicious. You should try the tea leaf salad as an app!

I visited Kia Burmese yesterday which is my first experience with Burmese cuisine. I really enjoy a little spice and my dish did not disappoint. Great food and great service I highly recommend giving them a try.

Authentic family own Burmese restaurant. We tried it the first time this evening and we loved it. Our favorite is the curry beef. It is definitively a good find and we will go back.