Kyain Kyain

Love love love this place. I had never tried Burmese food before and this is the first time I tried it here. It's delicious.We Loved the soup, the tea leaves salad so much. I believe it's a family owned restaurant where the Mom/Dad are the chef and the boys are servers. They serve food in proper serving bowls but you have to eat in disposables. Pretty small joint but authentic. They even offered some fried stuff with chana dal( Indian name) while waiting for food and it was a while until the order came.Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Due to the attentive service and great food, this place has become one of our go-to places to eat when we are in the East Bay. Lately, we had been getting the M11 (Noodle Salad) and M2 (Chicken Noodle Dry). The chicken curry sauce in the Nann Gyi Thoke (or Noodle Salad) is savory and hearty. Next time, we will order fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side to give it more of a zesty flavor. The Kyay Oh (or Dry Chicken Noodle) is a dish that we like as a soup or dry. Lately, we have been getting the dry version (M2) with extra Mustard greens. Although the dish is good on its own, the red chilly sauce that comes with the dish adds a bit of heat. But for more heat, we order a side of their in-house chunky garlic jalapeño paste.

A small Burmese restaurant that serves authentic Burmese food. The portions are big, and prices are extremely reasonable. Staff are friendly

So stoked to discover this restaurant. Native Burmese here and I gotta say this is the best and most authentic Burmese food I’ve had in the Bay so far. They are better than restaurants several times the price. Look past the humble restaurant or the paper plates and the taste will bring one right back to Yangon. The star of the show at this restaurant is their Kyay Oh which is a famous rice noodle dish in Burma with many components that is quite difficult to make and hard to find. However it doesn’t stop there, their tea leaf salad is one of the best I’ve had and their curries are so complex and delicious. I will venture to say they beat out the Burmese restaurants in LA. This place is very underrated and absolutely a hidden gem and deserves a Bib Gourmand.

Visiting from Singapore and my friends brought me there. I didn't get used to eating food in form boxes at the restaurant which made me awkward. Pork noodle soup (Kyay Oh) was good. But, the type of noodle used for garlic oiled noodle salad (See Chat Khawt Swe) wasn't right though the taste was acceptable. I would rate oberall as a good restaurant to try.

This is the place to go to try real authentic Burmese food that has not been Americanized. Great tea leaf and ginger salads, Chickpea tofu dishes , and various soups and curries. Staff seem happy working here as well. Highly recommended.

Good curries, we had the beef curry and was very moist and flavorful, good spices and not too spicy. Tea leaf salad also very flavorful, not dry, and good textures although a bit salty. If you get noodles, get thin noodles because they soak up flavor better especially because the sauce is thinner. Pork dry noodle came with a lot of meatballs, quail eggs, fish balls, a lot of liver, and some intestines and tofu. Dine in, came in to go containers with disposable utensils.

This looks like a family business and I rate their services accordingly. I note that some of their food are served with take away containers and plastic cutleries, which I did not have any problem with this. The food is very authentic. Much more authentic than burmese superstar. The food is a little bit oily but I found most dishes in Mandelay Burma are the same. I like their tea leaf salad - they use a generous amount of fermented tea leafs. Their fish chowder is very delicious. I am grateful to find a decent burmese family restaurant in the bay area.

As a Burmese, this place truly hit the spot! I came here with my wife and my mom, and we ordered a variety of dishes: Nan Gyi Thot, Dan Pout, chicken curry, paratha, and tofu salad. The Nan Gyi Thot, a classic Burmese noodle dish, was wonderfully flavorful, with perfectly cooked rice noodles coated in a rich, savory chicken curry sauce. The fresh garnishes, and crunchy chips added a nice kick. The Dan Pout, a Burmese / Indian yellow rice dish, was generously served with tender, juicy pieces of chicken in a fragrant and slightly tangy sauce. The thick sauce was so delicious too. The chicken curry was was incredibly rich, deeply spiced, and brimming with bold flavors. The curry sauce paired beautifully with the flaky, golden-brown paratha, which was perfectly crunchy on the outside and buttery soft inside. It also complemented the Nan Gyi Thot perfectly, making the dish even more enjoyable. Lastly, the tofu salad was light yet packed with flavor. The tofu was soft and delicate, mixed with fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and just the right amount of heat. Everything we tried tasted authentic and reminded me of my mom's cooking at home. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

I haven't had Burmese food in a really long time. We came here on a day where it was super rainy. It was easy to find parking. There weren't very many people inside, one other table. I think this was due to the heavy rain rather than their food. We were seated and they brought menus and water over very quickly. I had the chicken noodle soup as I was looking for something soupy in the rain as well as something light. Pretty large portions. My boyfriend had the yellow rice with chicken curry. Everything was super flavorful and affordable. My boyfriend needed to take the rest of his meal to go. Luckily all the food came dished out in to-go containers anyway (except the noodle soup). Will definitely return one day, though Fremont is a bit of a drive for us.

I visited Kyain Kyain Burmese Food in Fremont with my husband and parents, since we were in the area. The restaurant is small and unassuming, but the food truly shines, offering large portions of authentic Burmese dishes. We started with the tea leaf salad, a delicious mix of fermented tea leaves, shredded cabbage, tomatoes, yellow beans, and sesame seeds. The ingredients were fresh, and we loved how the textures and flavors balanced each other perfectly. Next, we had the parata with lamb curry. The lamb was tender and the curry was packed with spices. The parata (pan-fried bread) was the perfect accompaniment to scoop up the rich curry sauce. While the curry was a bit on the oily side, the bold flavors and generous portion of meat more than made up for it. My husband and parents had the fish noodle soup. I didn't try their dish, so I can't comment on it. There's a shared parking lot with other stores in the plaza, which made parking convenient. If you're in the Fremont area and craving authentic Burmese food, this is a solid spot! TIP: If you check in on Yelp, you get a free hot or cold Burmese tea!

Always a pleasure to come back for comfort food, especially my chicken noodle soup and mohinga. We tried garlic noodle work shredded chicken this time and it was delicious!

Curries were microwaved as I had one piece of meat piping hot while the other pieces were room temperature. Very greasy and lacks any depth of flavor. Noodles overcooked to mush, and proteins were extremely salty and dry like chalk. Soup is ok, a little salty. Yellow rice is okay as well.

Recently we ordered Tofu Salad (YUM) and Vegetable Curry (YUM). While my husband was picking those up, he got some things we ate on the subsequent days: Fried Yellow Beans (like crackers -- yummy) and also Fried Roselle (Super salty but good to have in small amounts with rice as a condiment). We will be back!

A homey mom&pop place serving authentic Burmese food. We stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night, and we were seated right away. I've spent time in Burma and being familiar with the food, we ordered the paratha with lamb curry and the cold noodle salad, which we asked to be made spicy and they obliged. We enjoyed both our dishes - the paratha is what one would typically find at eateries in Yangon - tasty but rather greasy, and the lamb curry has a generous helping of oil as well. But hey, the flavors are authentic and reminded me of my meals in Yangon, and we will be back! They do have the popular Tea Leaf salad, Kaiser (chicken in coconut curry with noodles) and other noodle soups on the menu as well.

SO GOOD! My coworker who is from Burma suggested Kyain Kyain for lunch a few weeks ago and I've been thinking about the chicken curry since. The chicken is cooked until tender and fall off the bones. I love that dry chili salty seasoning that is provided with the food. I could just eat that seasoning thing with rice. The tea leaf salad is tasty but there is so much tomatoes, a little too much. Portions are generous and prices are affordable. The only thing I don't like is that they service everything in to go containers but other than that, no complaints!

Reminds me of a family owned Mom and Pops type of restaurant. Pretty simple and not much to see inside but the food is solid. I prefer Thai curry, which is sweeter and milder on the curry taste, but that's more of a personal preference. The curry dishes here are good. Their tea leaf salad is excellent. I order this dish at every Burmese restaurant that I visit. Theirs is one of the better ones I've had and my favorite dish of the night. I also liked that the restaurant provided extra hot peppers for those who like it spicy. I love spicy food so really enjoyed the peppers which helped kick up the heat level. Their crispy fried potato wrap is similar to a samosa, but very one dimensional in taste. I wish there were more ingredients or spices used in this appetizer. It did taste better once I added the dipping sauce. Basically, this dish is potato fried in a wonton or dumpling wrapper. Overall, I'm glad I stopped by and had a chance to try the food here. Wait staff were very friendly and it was an enjoyable dinner.

I'm the guy who kept ordering curry fish on weekends, once my wife picked up, others are my friend who live near by. Love the red sauce they used on curry fish, but there were few time fish were extra salty, but that sauce made me keep going back, please check your fish, either over seasoning on salt or bc you want to keep them longer, but too salty sometime in not edibles. Anyhow, the sauce still 5 stars, the dry noodle with chicken also a hit! Yellow rice is also very tasty!!

One of my go-to spots in Fremont for a big bowl of noodles with a bunch of meat and quail eggs. Mmmm quail eggs. Definitely more of that mom and pop restaurant type feel and with really great service. They're always checking in on you to make sure everything is going ok. Chicken noodle soup: I get mixed noodles, add a couple drops of sesame oil to the bowl, and mix their fresh garlic and hot sauce together for dipping. It's the perfect bowl of soup on a cold day, after a night of drinking, all the tiiiiime! Curry coconut chicken noodle soup: another favorite if I'm not in a clear brothy mood. Has a bunch of textures and the flavor is just so good! Highly recommend! Pig ear salad and yellow bean tofu salad are also some favorite appetizers. You just gotta try them to see!

The Food tasted not too bad, actually utilizing what was available to them to create a fusion of modern style Burmese food. However, the cleanliness and quality need to be controlled. It wasn't clean when I ordered the fish noodle soup. There was a hair inside the soup and just threw me off completely. We ordered coconut noodle soup and fish noodle soup. it was the worst 30 dollars ever spent. Never eating here again considering the quality of the food.

Was craving tea leaf salad so I was excited to see I lived near a Burmese restaurant. I called to order my food and it took about 20 min to complete the order. Tea Leaf Salad 3/5 I noticed that the pictures had a lot of cherry tomatoes on it so I asked for less tomatoes and In my opinion it was the perfect amount. It came with a slice of lemon but I wish there was another slice because I wanted it to be more acidic. But other than that it was tasty and helped satisfy by craving. Parata and Chicken Curry 4/5 Really yummy, lots of meat in the curry and tastes amazing with the Parata. It also tastes really good with the pickles onion Fish Noodle Soup 2/5 It was fine, I just didn't think it was that flavorful.

I wanted to stop by this Burmese restaurant and try with my friends. For Saturday lunch, it wasn't too busy, a few tables were occupied. We got a few dishes to try together. 4/5 Tea Leaf Salad Yummy, the salad has nice crunch and texture with the peanuts and chickpea. The tomato provides a fresh bite to the salad. A little bit on the saltier side, if you take it for takeout, you can add more veggies to your liking. 4.5/5 Fish Noodle Soup The mohinga had a variety of toppings, ranging from crunchy chickpeas, cilantro, and veggies. Perfect for when there is cold weather but still just as good on a hot day. 3.5/5 Roasted Garlic Noodles The noodles were a bit softer than I expected. Still had great flavor when mixed in with the chili sauce and side veggies. 4.5/5 Paratha with Chicken Curry Crispy paratha to dip in a rich flavorful chicken curry. Top it with a little bit of the pickled veggies, chef's kiss. 4.5/5 Burmese Milk Tea Reminds me of Hong Kong milk tea, rich roasted tea flavor and creamy. Free with Yelp check-in Had plenty of leftovers to take home and left full and happy.

My mom is culturally Burmese, so I grew up eating some Burmese foods, like coconut curry noodle soup and paluda. Nowadays, it's pretty rare for my family and I to eat Burmese cuisine. But when we were in the Fremont area, I stumbled across this place, which looked like it offered good food. Needless to say, my gut instinct was right! Kyain Kyain seems to be run by a Burmese family. My mom was thrilled that she was able to speak Burmese with them! I ordered a pork noodle soup, which came with thick rice noodle, pork intestine, pork liver, chicken meatballs, tofu, quail eggs, and a hefty amount of vegetables. I was hungry that day, but lemme tell you... the portions they serve are enough to feed around 2-3 people. I loved that the chef didn't skimp on the meat. The soup was incredibly flavorful, and it was the perfect meal for a particularly cold and rainy day. Leftovers were even better the next day! It's a shame that the commute from Daly City to Fremont is almost 50 minutes. Otherwise, I'd definitely be visiting Kyain Kyain more often.

A fellow Burmese here and Kyain Kyain has the best Kyay oh - pork vermicilli soup and Kyay oh si chat - pork vermicilli salad I have tasted in the States that hits close to home. The portions were so big and our group of four couldn't finish the dishes in the photo. Fried tofu was good as well as the pork sticks.

This place was recommended to me by my Burmese friend so I know it would be very authentic and yummy!! We ordered the tea leaf salad, yellow rice with lamb curry, noodle salad with rice noodles, potato samosas, and milk tea. We loved the tea leaf salad since it was so flavorful. The lamb in the lamb curry was so tender and I liked how the samosas paired with the sauce. The milk tea is very similar to Hong Kong milk tea and you can get it hot or cold. Everything was so delicious and this is definitely now my favorite spot for Burmese food. The portion sizes are also pretty generous. Keep in mind that when you dine in, they serve the dishes in to-go containers, but we didn't mind since we didn't need to package the leftovers after. Overall, the food was amazing and I would definitely come back again! :)

Tea leaf salad, lamb curry with yellow rice is pretty much what I order every time for years. Every once in a while I add some samosas to my order, but the salad and lamb curry have consistently been my favorite items. Price has gone up quite a bit since before the pandemic, but portions are still good for what you pay for. Only thing I miss is the cashews that used to come in the yellow rice, but I guess they had to shave some costs somewhere.

Been coming here for years now.Some of the best Burmese food you'll find in the area. Not pretentious and doesn't cost you a mortgage payment for food. burma superstar....wtf!? Those guys need to take a page out of kyain kyain's book. The auntie here is super nice and welcoming. Always ask for the green garlic pepper sauce.

My definition of comfort food; especially their curries. Fish or chicken curry with white rice are probably my go to items. Both are savory and packed with flavor. However I do find that the fish curry can get a little too salty. Yellow rice typically accompanies the curries but i'm not a fan of raisins so I stick with plain white rice. I've also tried the lamb curry and it's equally delicious. Portions are definitely generous here. Today, we also decided to try tea leaf salad after seeing good reviews. So many different flavors in one dish. Salty, acidic, garlicky, nutty, and a little of that classic funkiness you get from fermented foods (the tea leaves are fermented). The thai chilis add a kick to every bite and the tomatoes give a great refreshing addition. Honestly, not my favorite salad ever but I'd highly recommend trying it still! One lamb curry with yellow rice, one fish curry with white rice, and one tea leaf salad was about $50. We had a little bit of leftovers to spare. Cleanliness is not great here. Stains and flies are visible, but honestly, the food makes up for it. You could always get takeout too!

This was a great find. C2. Egg Curry: such an unique taste. Never thought it would be so good. Fish curry: was good and different base than the egg curry base. M14. Roasted Garlic Noodle: great (my daughter loved it as well without the green stuff ) Tea Leaf Salad: Great Fast service. Will frequent the place.

Really satisfying meal. I feel like Kyain Kyain serves the kind of food that I would get at a road side stall or at someone's home. Compared to Burma Superstar which is where I got my first intro to Burmese food, Kyain Kyain seems homier. The menu had a variety of soups noodles, dry noodle salad, and curries - many of which you won't necessarily find at Burma S or Mingalaba, both of whom I love as well. We only got a few things and hewed more to what we were familiar with: Tea leaf salad: which was chock full of cabbage, tea leaves, and all the crunchy legumes and garlic chips. I would have liked a touch more acid from a squeeze of lemon but you can't argue with the rest of seasoning. Dry chicken curry noodle. Rice noodles seasoned with chicken curry and some fried pieces of either wheat or bean powder. Really liked this one as well. Curry beef with paratha: Nice soft chunks of beef with delicious gravy and a paratha. The only miss was that the paratha was a bit greasy. I would just as soon down this beef curry with a bowl of rice and a salad. Portions were generous, and there were enough leftovers for another meal. For a second I thought we were in the midwest or something. It's a small, spartan place with good service. Will look to try some of the new to us items next time.

My friends love this place, they really enjoy it. I don't prefer the cuisine but the food is very well made. (Personally it is too flavorful, but again it's just not my cup of tea). Incidentally, they do not serve iced tea but were accommodating of me and gave me a cup of hot tea with a cup of ice. It's a joint that is frequently visited by regulars. This is the dish that I will order in the future, it was so delicious and the right amount of flavor. Packed with veggies and pork meatballs (they do NOT skimp like most ramen restaurants).

Back for more authentic Burmese food. I noticed half the clienteles were Burmese, always a good sign. Got the usual comfort food; curry chicken with rice noodle (M11, used to be M12), curry beef with yellow rice, cocunut curry soup with chicken (broth was thicker than last time), and tea leaf salad. The latter is way better than i remember, love the potent flavor & all the nuts.

We keep coming back for the tea leaf salad. That's their specialty and I think their best.

Used my trusty Yelp app and found this place. We haven't had Burmese food in a long time. Situated in a strip mall, plenty of parking. There was one other table that was occupied in the restaurant. We sat down and water bad menus were presented. We ordered the samosas, the mandalay salad and the noodle salad as well as the curry chicken with paratha. Samosas were piping hot and crispy. The spices were well infused in the filling. The noodles salad was pretty good with the flour noodles. I thought it would be light but it was very filling. The curry chicken was tender and seasoned. The paratha bread that goes with the chicken was a tad bit oily. Overall, the ambiance was quiet, there were like 3 tables when we dined in. Everything that we ordered were served in take out boxes, cuts down on dishwashing and made leftovers an easy out with the boxes there already.

I'm not an expert in Burmese food, but I've had it a few times at Burma Superstar, which is exceptional. Kyain Kyain may not compare to Burma Superstar, but it's a nice local place to get your Burmese fix. The food is packed with flavor, but it's also packed in oil, which was a little off-putting. I thought their yellow rice was exceptional, with raisins, peas, onions. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory. What we ordered: + Yellow rice with chicken curry: This is 2 chicken drumsticks that's fall-off-the-bone delicious. However, the curry was super oily. The rice was exceptional as mentioned. + Paratha with lamb curry: The lamb was so tender and delicious, but the curry was very oily. The paratha was really greasy too. I could not enjoy the paratha. + Tea leaf salad: This was just ok. It had the basic ingredients of a tea leaf salad (lettuce/cabbage, tomatoes, tea leaf, and peanuts), but it was missing a few key ingredients, such as garlic chips and dried shrimp. The dressing was just a pool of oil at the bottom of the container. There were a few high notes, but overall was a bit too greasy for me.

I have been there several times and the five star rating is for my first visit. (I would probably reduce my rating to four stars for subsequent visits when the service was not quite as accommodating.) On my first visit, I ordered Beef Curry with Yellow Rice. The curry was delicious, plenty of beef which was very well cooked. The rice was tasty as well. The young man who served me was very helpful and when I asked for a little more gravy, dutifully obliged. On later visits, I tried Pork with Bamboo, and the Pork Curry. Both were good, but on the last visit when I asked for extra gravy, they declined. The young man who helped out the first time wasn't present and the chefs seemed different too.

Disclaimer: I came here for dinner a few months ago (during Mid-Autumn Festival, actually), but it doesn't appear as if the menu or quality of the restaurant have significantly changed (this is good because this is a great place to get food in North Fremont.) I was meeting up with my parents to have dinner on Mid-Autumn Festival, so presumably celebrating with Chinese food. But none of us really felt like Chinese, so my parents saw this place and figured it was close enough to Chinese food. What we lacked in intercultural literacy, we made up for in tasty restaurant detection skills. We tried to order a different spread of dishes and each one was great in its own way. The tea leaf salad is a very unique dish with a hard to describe flavor - I would call it the most umami vegetable you've ever head. Combines the cold freshness of a salad with a flavor of something more substantive. Highly recommended, especially if you want to try something uniquely Burmese. The fish soup noodle was surprisingly not as fishy as I thought I'd be. I actually don't really like fish at all, which really makes me wonder why this was ordered because nobody at the table liked fish. One of the mysteries of family meals. That being said, even as a non-fish enjoyer ('all my homies hate fish'), the flavoring of the fish broth was extremely appealing. I'd describe the broth flavor as more akin to the fish sauces you see in a lot of Southeast Asian cuisines. Highly recommended to people who like flavorful broths with tasty noodles (which is pretty much most people since ramen is very popular for reasons). My favorite was actually the noodle salad. The noodles were very tasty and filling, and the chicken was very flavorful in a way that somehow didn't overpower the noodles. Not sure how that happened. I chose the flour noodles because IMO, flour noodles simply are chewier in your mouth faster (I really don't know how to describe it, but they tend to get destroyed in your mouth like a car squished between two larger cars, while rice noodles feel like they being teeth-guillotined like an 18th century Jacobin arrested under a law he himself wrote). Anyways, I /think/ means the sauce is more evenly distributed when you chew (and the sauce is good!) Anyways, this place comes highly recommended and looking forward to trying it again the next time I'm in the area!

Everything is served in plastic disposable take out boxes. Disgusting, such a waste. What a horrible waste and a tacky way to eat out. Food was blah.... they don't care about it, hence the presentation.

The Aunty at the counter was hospitable, kind, and patiently efficient when serving me as a new customer. It was a chilly day and I needed nourishment to carry me over to knock out my evening tasks. I originally wanted to eat at the Korean restaurant nearby but they were only open for take-out/delivery. I'm glad Kyain Kyain was there to feed my soul. I ordered a Shrimp Cake Salad appetizer and the Pork Thin Noodle Soup (no organ parts as I wanted to keep it light in flavor). The appetizer wasn't to my liking as the flavors were a bit too strong for my palette and the amount of Shrimp Cake was next to near non-existent in the dish. The highlight of my meal was the Pork Thin Noodle Soup. The broth had amazing depth of flavor and it definitely nourished my soul. I steadily took my time eating the dish and made sure to savor every bite and sip. I'll have to take my friends/family here in the near future!

What a delightful restaurant! Pretty cold inside - would recommend wearing a warm jacket to eat in here if you are visiting in the winter/spring. It's a small and cozy restaurant with a smaller parking lot with lots of other businesses in the plaza. The food is legit, and the prices are fantastic. I tried the coconut chicken noodles, we got the tea leaf salad, and my fiance got the noodle salad. The tea leaf salad is unique, crunchy, and fresh. So many different textures and flavors - it stands out as a great dish! There are SO many expensive tea leaf salads out there and this one was very yummy for its value. The coconut noodles were good, but weren't very hot. Im NOT a fan of cold soup and noodles, so I didnt eat much and saved it to eat at home instead. Fiance finished his food completely! Yum! The milk tea here is quite thick and very sweet with condensed milk. Can't wait to try again! I think they're very busy with to-go, but we went over the weekend and were the only customers there for a little while, then as we were leaving, they got about 3-5 more parties eating inside.

I love tea salad and they have a pretty good one. I think it could have used some citrus to brighten it up since it was a little heavy. The samosas were good. The mohinga didn't have any meat in it and was just okay. The lamb curry was just okay as well. The special rice was delicious and they give you so much. You definitely get a lot of food. It's a-hole-in-the wall and they serve everything in to-go containers. Not sure if I will be back. Will try other Burmese places around first.

The best authentic Burmese food in the Bay Area. The food tastes exactly like back from home.

Thoroughly enjoyed eating here with friends. Prices were very affordable. The Pork Bone Stew is only $7!! The food is quite good. Ginger salad and Lamb Curry w/ Parata rocked my world. And the atmosphere is authentic I have zero chance of reading the menu without the english translations. Very cute family run business, and the family's youngest kid is running around causing a commotion - I think they're funny

A Sunday lunch and our first experience with Burmese food. Several tables were occupied. Customers came and left regularly. Input from the friendly server and photos of several of their dishes on the cover of the menu were helpful. We had Tea Leaf Salad as an appetizer and main dishes of Roasted Garlic Noodles (chicken) and Noodle Salad (chicken curry with rice noodles). Generous portions (ie: more than we could eat). Had read a few reviews so not surprised that food was served in take-out containers - which simplified packing up leftovers. Enjoyed the food very much!

Wish I tried Kyain Kyain sooner! I first tried Kyain Kyain with friends and we loved it, so I came back the following week for my husband to try. We tried: - Tea leaf salad: Love that they use cabbage (vs lettuce) and the mixture of flavors. I've always loved a friend's tea leaf salad and this one fulfills that craving in the meanwhile. - Curry coconut chicken noodle soup: Really wanted to like this one but it was too sweet. - Paratha with beef curry: My favorite out of everything I've tried. The beef was tender and loved the flaky paratha. - Roasted garlic noodles: Enjoyed these noodles too. A little on the oily side but still flavorful. - Also loved the pickled veggies that came with the paratha and roasted garlic noodles. The guy that took my order over the phone was friendly as well. Will definitely be returning.

Food: My first time trying Burmese food and wow, I was blown away! The sweetness of the coconut curry was complemented by the salty chunks of chicken while the fried chips added texture to the soupy dish (I just wish the soup was hotter temperature-wise). I tried a bit of my friend's noodle salad which was also super tasty (I liked that the dish was warm not cold like a typical salad). Wait: ~0 min to be seated, ~10 min to get my food Service: 10/10 for the friendly staff! PS: The restaurant smells strongly of cleaning solution but it didn't bother me anymore by the time I got my food

Since visiting Burma two decades ago, I have often been disappointed with the dishes from there offered in America. That bad run ended with our visit this evening to Kyain Kyain. The Indian-influenced lamb curry with paratha bread tasted amazing after our long hike earlier in the day, though some might find the crispy and flavorful paratha to be too oily. The lamb was perfect: tender and flavorful without being gamey. The Mandalay noodles were unexpectedly delicious and the tea leaf salad was the best I've ever had inside or outside of Burma. You must try this place. Bring friends. It is an authentic, family run establishment that deserves your business.

This was my first time coming back here since B.C. (before COVID). My previous experience here I thought it very good and very authentic Burmese. However my experience today was far from what I remember. Keep in mind this place is a real hole in the wall - which I have no issue with. But this kind of hole in the wall was very off putting. First off when we entered at 7pm, we were the only patrons there. There was no AC and they served us everything in Togo containers and paper bowls and plastic utensils even though we were dining in. It just made everything look very unappetizing. In addition, the food quality just didn't feel the same. Sadly I don't think I can return.

The Tea Leaf Salad was just too good - loved it - asked to be made spicy and they did not disappoint. This was just a notch above. We also had the Curry Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup. This was quite good too. We mixed the spice powder on the table per our taste and it helped. We also had the yellow rice (nothing special) with chicken curry. The chicken was cooked so well and the flavor of the curry was good. Minor complaints with this was needed a bit more salt, also not enough curry if you are expecting an Indian style curry. This is a simple place in terms of ambiance but the food was great. The service was also great - very courteous servers, very happy. Will definitely be coming back, and going out of the way to get here.

My first time trying Burmese food. I had pork noodles soup today. It was incredibly tasty and flavorful, with a sauce that was simply outstanding

As two Burmese people living in Newark, my wife and I know that this is the most authentic Burmese food around. Real green tea leaf salad the way our moms would make it, none of that Burma superstar knock off. Legit street foods and the best village noodles you can find. If you want the real deal there's no other place besides a Burmese persons home.

Family owned Burmese joint in a quiet strip mall that serves delicious food without compromising on authenticity. I highly recommend the chicken curry and yellow rice combo and the tea leaf salad.

It's a hole in a wall spot in Fremont. The elder lady who served us is the owner. She's so kind and spoke to us about her origin and owning another restaurant. We came strictly for the Tea Leaves Salas! There's nothing fancy about this place. It's authentic as it gets. They serve a lot of other Burmese food I've never really seen in other restaurant. They cater to the real Burmese/Asian folks here. Nothing fusion! There's no plate presentation and matter of fact, they served the salad on a to go container. When the salad was served, it was already mixed. She explained that's how they do it when dining in with the salad. I had asked for the grounded dry shrimp to be on the side, however they added it in the same container. Which, I had to order another salad for the lady since it's been contaminated. I'm so glad we did! Because she's had her own salad, and we both killed our individual salads. So flavorful and refreshing. This is an award winning spot for their Tea Leaf Salad. They are also generous with the tea leaves, unlike other restaurants we've experienced. We will definitely be back to support this small business. The 5 star is for the portions of the actual Tea Leaves in the salad.

We have been trying all the burmese restaurants in Bay area and vicinity and so far, Kyain Kyain has been the best in terms of authentic taste. I just wish dishes were spicier or saltier (I'm assuming dishes are moderate taste to accommodate the non-burmese palate)....I miss food from back home.

TL;DR - Highly recommend their samosas and dry noodle dish. Their tea leaf salad was a decent shareable appetizer although I wouldn't order for it myself again (i.e. if others want to try it, I'll order it but I wouldn't get it on my own). Compared to Burma Superstar/Love (my only frames of reference to Burmese food), Kyain Kyain is more straight-forward and no-fuss which I appreciate. We ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees (breakdown below): - Samosas (qty 5): echoing others' reviews, this is a SOLID appetizer choice. Crunchy outside, juicy inside. - Tea leaf salad: this was alright, but I feel like it was missing something. Maybe some citrus to add more flavor depth? - Chicken Dry Noodle: comforting and warmed the soul. Got this with the double noodles (both thick and thin). I'll be back to try the noodle soups next time instead of the dry noodle!

Can't recommend this place enough, Burmese food is underrated and this place is 10x more authentic than the busier ones in sunnyvale/palo alto as verified by my Burmese family friends. Not only is the food delicious and authentic, you also can't beat the price especially in this day and age.

You find actual burmese customers here meaning this is soo authentic. I m so happy how they have kyay oh and pork intestine here. The price are okay too. I always hesitated to go to burmese places as they were usually so expensive and doesnt really taste authentic! So in love with the food here.