Kayah, by Burma Love

I love Burma Superstar so I was very happy to find out that this restaurant is its younger sibling. If you're tired of eating the fast food inside Chase Center, this restaurant is a great alternative. We sat outside (sunny day in San Francisco) so we could determine when to leave the restaurant before the queues grew for the Valkyries game. We ordered light so we could eat quickly before the game. Their menu had lots of gluten-free options...heavenly! We ordered the fresh spring roll, veggie/tofu curry and coconut rice. The server knew we were heading to the game so he was quick to take our order. He suggested we order everything we wanted including any dessert so that he could close our check and we can eat and run. Perfect! No dessert for us. Next time we'll need to go much earlier to enjoy a more leisurely dining experience.

This spot is delicious but pricey. This restaurant is tucked away from the street, in the plaza which means it has a spacious patio for nice, sunny days. I visited this restaurant on a Monday when there were no events on the plaza or in the Chase Center. For an appetizer, we ordered Mini Samusas which had a delicious chutney that had a nice kick. For our main, we ordered the Harvest Green Curry and the Chicken Coconut Curry. Both were delicious and packed with flavor. I would come back, but probably not regularly because of the prices.

I love Burmese food and this new spot with a bar and both indoor and outdoor seating right outside of the Chase Center within Thrive City. We came here on a watch party day and got to sit at the bar right away with no reservations. They did have the game on but it was a little delayed. We ordered a round of Frank’s and boy were they strong!! Different type of cocktails. If you’ve never had Burmese food I would say it’s kind of like a mix of Asian and Indian food. My favorite thing to get is the tea leaf salad, so good! We got calamari and thought it was going to be friend, it was more fresh. We also got a samosa type appetizer and the chicken lollipops. It was a good amount to snack and drink on during the game. It’s beautiful inside. Parking can get difficult if you’re here for an event. Service was great!

We wanted to see what is the difference between this restuarant and Burma Love, so we decided to give it a try! We got some drinks, the Tea Leaf Salad, and the Crispy Pork Belly! Their cocktails are amazing, smooth and balanced. The Tea Leaf Salad comes with baby gem, cabbage, tomato, jalapeno, nuts, seeds, shrimp floss, lemon and fish sauce. Which is really tasty, as good as Burma Love. The highlight was the Cripsy Pork! It's packed with flavor, the pork is juicy and tender, and paried well with ginger pineapple slaw and jasmine rice! HIghly recommend!

June 2025: Celebrated a new job here and ordered the Burmese Tiffin. There was a lot of food and it was fun to try many dishes. We were one of the first to be seated and the food was mostly lukewarm. Not sure if the food was sitting for a bit. We were there at 630pm on a Friday. The tea leaf salad was very good. The roti platha was cold and hard. That was disappointing. The wok charred cabbage was good. For the Burmese curry, we had the coconut chicken (winner 🏆) and the local fish curry (okay). Our stir fry option was the wagyu beef (tasty 😋). There was also two kinds of rice (Jasmine and coconut). Both were good. For dessert, had the fried banana milk. It came with ice cream. Dessert was tasty. Overall, a good meal. Just wish the food was hot. January 2025: Stopped by for lunch and enjoyed the hamachi crudo, short rib quesadilla, and samosas. Food was very tasty 😋. Hamachi crudo had some nice sauces, cucumber, tomato, jalapeno, and salmon roe eggs. The samosas had a tasty chutney. The quesadillas were wrapped in a delicious roti. Would get that again. Was also impressed by their selection of spirits.

Pretty solid! Very similar to sister restaurant Teakwood but might be slightly better valued? The quality also seemed more consistent. We enjoyed the mohinga, black cod, and chicken skewers. Solid choice and fair prices for being from Burma love and at the chase center!

Burma Love's newest concept next to the Chase Center does not disappoint. Of course- we had to get the tea leaf salad! It was delicious (as expected) and a good benchmark for our expectations. The Kayah toast was also yummy- slightly sweet from the milk bread and slightly spicy. The 1948 cocktail with the smoke bubble was also worth it!

Decent food, but overpriced. Even when it's not a game day. I suppose that's what you get for being near the stadium. Regardless, service was polite and speedy. If you feel like splurging a little bit, give it a go.

Came back for dinner with a party of 5, so we made reservations. The restaurant seemed to be more lively than last time, which was great to see. We split the Tan's Chicken Lollies as an appetizer, and then I got the Ceviche Shere Khan for myself, which came with Split Pea Chips. Tan's Chicken Lollies: 4/5, very much like the Burmese Fried Chicken I tried before. Sweetly sauced and tender meat. Ceviche Shere Khan with Split Pea Chips: 5/5, lovely fresh flavors with large pieces of seafood! The Split Pea Chips were rather oily though, but I still greatly enjoyed the dish. Over all the things I have tried at Kayah, I would definitely order the Ceviche Shere Khan again. Looking forward to my next visit!

Came with a few friends to try out this restaurant in New Year's Eve! The ambiance was very nice, and I love how the restaurant is decorated. Moreover, the servers were attentive and made sure to fill our waters as well as to regularly check up on us! The location is also great - right next to the Chase Center. For food, we got a plethora of dishes, as seen in my photos. I personally only had the crispy pork belly and coconut rice. The rice was very good, and I had very much been looking forward to it as I'm a fan of Burma Love's coconut rice. The crispy pork belly was quite crispy and fatty. The pineapple slaw that accompanied the dish was a bit too spicy for me though. Definitely a solid 8.5/10 :) I look forward to coming back again and trying new dishes as well as trying out their drinks!

A new place that is part of the Burma Love restaurant group opened up by the Chase center. Came for dinner slightly before a basketball game ended and got seated right away. However, when the game ends, it got packed really fast! We ordered the Burmese tiffin (requires two people and costs $40 each person), which comes with tea leaf salad, roti plates, rice (regular and coconut) and choice of Burmese curry and kebat stir fry. We choose beef curry and shrimp stir fry. This was enough portions for two people! We also got the ceviche shere khan, which was delicious. I love the scallop and shrimp but am not a fan of squid, generally. I would come back to try out their lunch menu, which is completely different from their dinner menu.

Mariner is very approachable and hands on too. He greets all his customers that enter the restaurant. Our server (forgot his name) is a kind and attentive guy with extra ordinary customer service. Overall rate them 10 stars

Great service and good food! Staff is very attentive, friendly, and accommodating. They offered to close the doors to the patio if we were cold and also asked if we wanted them to take a photo for us. We ordered the roti which is a large potion with 3 sauces - honey butter, truffle butter and curry. It was tasty and very filling. We also ordered the chicken lollipops which were flavorful and tender. My husband also had the branzino which he also really enjoyed. Overall everything was tasty, service was great and we would definitely come back again!

I came here with some friends and it had just opened! I live nearby so was excited to give it a try finally. Good: - I liked the coconut rice and beef treasure box - so many fun things in it, it's kind of like a bento box! - Platha was really good and came with a lot of different sauces to try with it - I liked the dessert - very unique - the mango sticky rice pop was so refreshing and tasted like mango sticky rice while being an ice cream bar - The environment is nice! Super clean interior and nice staff as well. Bad: - The wait time was fairly long for the food and was getting pretty hungry in the middle - The tea leaf salad was ok but I like the tea leaf salads at Burma Love (the other location better) Overall it was a cool experience, good ambiance, nice staff, and great location!

Another bday lunch! Decided to try something new in the area and landed on Kayah. We came right around 1130a ish and glad we did, as they got nice and busy. We ordered- Kaya toast - would definitely skip, it was just a glorified avocado toast? Nothing special.... Roti - it came with curry ....butter? and another spread. But honestly only enjoyed it with the curry. Khao soi - has some heat! very tasty and solid khao soi . Curry udon - also has some heat lol guess I'm just weak to spicy food now but this was also good. should eat asap since the udon will soak the sauce and not as good. garlic noodles - solid and not spicy LOL ended it with the mango sticky rice pop - lol I imagined a cake pop but it was a legit popsicle. but very good! liked how they added mung bean, because that's how it should be eaten with. not just sesame seeds. :) overall a good meal, would come again with friends. great option for thrive city/chase center!

Food: family style, small dishes. For 4 people, we ordered 7 plates. The food was really well done but I did not leave full Service: the staff are very nice and attentive! No complaints or concerns there. If you make an online reservation, it suggests a 100 minute limit but they didn't kick us out. Ambiance: it is a smaller restaurant and still new. There are tables but I can see this place getting busy and full really quickly!

5 stars for quick seating and lovely ambience. I would give 10 stars if i could for for the lychee express. It was light, aromatic, and delicious. It contains rose crystals, which are delightful! The bartender took our order right away and got to work. At first I thought the 5 minutes was a long wait, until I tasted the drink. It was crafted to perfection. I can't comment on the food... but will go back for that drink and try it.

Just moved out of the city and frequently walked/biked around this area and of course had to do a holiday visit in the city to enjoy the Christmas lights and decor. We stumbled upon Kayah, knowing we had a few options at Chase center on a non-game day and glad we did. Seems like they just opened recently and still figuring out a few kinks out, but the food was superb! Our waitress left for her break without informing us and unfortunately took forever to get our roti appetizer! The manager did end up coming over to apologize and made things right. We love all Burma Superstar/Burma Love restaurants in the city and Kayah was def unique compared to their other restaurants. We'll definitely be back, next time we're in the city!

Cute Burmese restaurant located just outside of the Chase Center. Food is served family style in small portions. Both the chili shrimp and chicken lollies were cooked well, though I would have preferred a light sauce or glaze on the shrimp. Multiple TVs all around help to make sure you're not missing the game and the friendly staff add to the nice ambiance.

I got the pad Thai with no bean sprout. I am giving 1 stars because The pad Thai does not taste like anything but spice. And I asked for no bean sprout and it was all mixed inside it. I called to let them know and so they made me another one except this time there were no sauce inside so it tasted like salty noodles. I wasn't going to write a review but after going back for the third time, I had to. I did although get my money back. If you like pad Thai with spice then maybe you will like it. Also the shrimp was really over cooked. Not worth $22.

Have been waiting for months and months for Kayah to open, and the space, experience, service staff and food (of course!) exceeded our expectations! The design and architecture are stunning and so detailed, and the patio and lively bar will be packed for events. They're gonna run out of space soon lol Team and service were top notch. Everyone/everything was prompt, w/staff checking in w/smiles galore. Given we are already huge fans of Burma Love (and this grp), we were still so impressed w/ea dish, many showcasing Burmese street food and paired with amazing cocktails that are as easy on the eyes as they are to consume. Congrats to the team who created such a welcoming community-centric space filled with/yummy food--something so SF. Looking forward to many more nights saddled up at the bar here.

Service was friendly. Food was good. Samosa's were crispy. I liked the flaky paratha with egg. Burmese tea leaf salad is a classic. Cocktails had good flavor. They had outdoor sitting which worked out well for us as we had a dog. They had 2 unisex restrooms. We will be back to try more items.

Food was superb. Roti was crispy and soft in the middle. The tea leaf salad was delicious and great portion size. The mango sticky rice popsicle was amazing. Very clean restaurant and love the ambiance. Staff was friendly and attentive. Great service. Prices reasonable. Highly recommended

All the dishes (pork belly, banana leaf wrapped cod, wagu steak and mohinga) were amazing. We loved Kayah's version of the mohinga, the national dish (fish chowder) of Burma. It's so comforting and aromatic, with a different balance of spices from the Burma Love's version but still equally if not more delicious.

The tea leaf salad is always a must. The banana leaf fish is creamy and buttery. I have tried many Burma love places and glad to know they have a new place open at the Chase Center. The food was amazing and exceeded all my expectations. Every dish we order was great and creative. They had a very delicate menu and the ambiance is delighting and artistic. Service is always good. Clear communication with the servers and orders. Prime location just next to the entrance of the stadium. Solid date choice before the game or event.

First time trying Burmese food and it was delicious! Had the Garlic Noodles and Coconut Chicken Curry Udon. Mmmm.

The food is okay but the prices are a little crazy. Everything starts at $21 something and it's a very small portion. I have mixed feelings about returning.

Terrible experience for our first time dining here. We came for dinner in scrubs, just off work on Thursday night around 6 pm. The bar was full, but there were plenty of empty tables. The male host greeted us but refused to seat us, claiming they were all reserved, even though there were no reservation signs. He said the only available seating was outside, without heaters, in 55°F weather. Would you sit outside in 55°F? Clearly, they are not prepared to serve their customers. Extremely disappointing, and we will never return to try their food again, even though our first attempt was a disaster!

The Burma Love team has knocked another one out of the park with Kayah and we were already fans of their other restaurants! Every dish we have ever tried is a winner and it is no different at Kayah. The food was delicious, flavorful, and unique. The ceviche was delicate, light, and a lovely balance of tangy and savory flavors. The calamari was not breaded and fried but grilled with a touch of chili crunch to give it that crispy texture--yum! The split pea fritters were an unexpected favorite melding sweetness and heat. The fried prawns were lightly breaded, spicy, and flavorful and the puffed rice under the shrimp was a welcome crispy treat. The platha was as good as ever. Off the charcoal grill, we enjoyed the very delicious baby trumpet mushrooms and ribeye wagyu skewers--our server recommended them and they are now a must! The fiery mango spicy tequila cocktail was on point. The staff were attentive, prompt, and courteous and the overall service was excellent. The ambience and design of the restaurant are inviting and aesthetic, effortlessly and harmoniously blending zen and cool vibes. We dined on the outdoor patio and it's fun being right on the West Plaza of Chase Center. I highly recommend Kayah and look forward to our next dining experience there!

Had dinner at this spot yesterday. As other Burma Love restaurants, this one is great. I loved the open space, being able to look into the Chase plaza. It seemed like the place to be. The cocktails were awesome. I loved my Ube purple cocktail. Highly recommend! For dinner we mainly ordered appetizers. Plata, is our old-time favorite, that we also found on this menu, but here it came with a variety of dips which were delicious. The other dishes were all new and wonderful. I loved the lollypop chicken and mushroom skewers in particular.

This was amazing. I mean all of it. The food, service, location, drinks. You have to order the plates dip! Also, something that surprised me, but I will absolutely order again is the Calamari. The flavors were just...exciting and delicious! If you want a place to take a date before a show or to have a bite with friends before a game, you guys have to try this spot. I'm so excited Kayak opened up here.

One more reason to go to the Chase Center; Kayah will be very fast a staple of the area. If you know already Burma Love restaurants around the city you already know it won't disappoint you. If it is your first time you will love them at the first bite and sip. The location is slick, elegant and very friendly. There is a prefect flow from the inside of the place and the outside (yes they have outside area that gives to the main square). Food is just remarkble and very well curated; there is a cheff that knows what is doing. The flavors of the dishes we had were just right, specific and delicious. Drinks are special and they have a very well crafterd list. Ask the freindly bartender any suggestions and they will point something out in their beautiful menu or come up with someting perfect just for you. Staff was very friendly and attentive; they checked in with us multiple times, making sure everying was perfect. The right ammount of attenttion I would expect from a Burma Love restaurant. I strongly suggest to give to Kayah a try if you are in the area. You won't be disappointed.

First off, have to say I'm loving all the new options at Chase Center / Thrive City. It's really becoming a great entertainment complex. That being said, the food at Kayah was a bit disappointing. Upon entering, we were surprised how small the indoor dining area was, with just a few tables. Although on a nice day, the outdoor patio looks like it would be a great place to hang out and try some of Kayah's cocktails. We ordered six dishes for the table: 2 were great, 2 were okay and 2 were...not good. Really enjoyed the roti appetizer and the chicken lollies. The tea leaf salad and prawns were fine. But the fish wrapped in banana leaves was surprisingly dry given we've had dishes like that in Southeast Asia that were moist and delicious. And the pork jowls were almost all fat to the point of being nearly inedible. The service was good but there was one more issue they may want to address. Everyone in our party had to wait 15-20 minutes each to use their restroom as we watched a steady stream of folks who were at Chase for an event, who were obviously not dining at Kayah, walk in and stand in line near our table to use their bathroom. There are other public bathrooms in Thrive City but guess those were busy too. Just felt a little weird that they allowed for that as we tried to enjoy our meal. Maybe we'll come back and try it again after a few months to see if things have changed.

Delicious and great ambiance and service. Great views of chase center during meals which added to the vibes.

My visit to Kayah by Burma Love was very enjoyable! We started off our dinner with a refreshing tea leaf salad. The fresh greens combined with the umami tea leaf dressing and a mix of toasted nuts and seeds created a whole new level of enjoyment to our starter. One of the main courses we chose was the crispy pork belly which was cooked to perfection. The melt-in-your-mouth piece of meat together with the crispiness of the skin was indeed a very satisfying experience. We also had the delicious black cod prepared with a mix of flavorful aromatics and served with sticky rice. The char-grilled trumpet mushroom infused in the subtle fragrance of the fermented tea leaves was a lovely complement to our dinners. We topped off our scrumptious dinners with the jasmine panna cotta. The exquisitely assembled dessert was very tasty that we tempted to ask for more. Last but not least, we were very impressed with the professionalism of the staffs. Service was simply impeccable! Kayah is a wonderful addition to the Mission Bay neighborhood. We will definitely be back soon!

Such an amazing experience. Lovely staff, warm welcome, great location with great ambiance and to top it off; AMAZING FOOD!! You have to try it.!!!

Kayah by Burma Love at Chase Center, expected a good experience, but it exceeded my expectations. Five stars for food, service. We had assortment of appetizers and cocktails. Food was delicious, complementing the drinks. It's a sign when you're continue ordering more even when full. Coming back soon to experience entrees. Speaking of experience, the restaurant design is unique, exuding harmony and hip, not easy to accomplish, but it's done here well!