Burma Superstar

If you’re on Clement Street in San Francisco and your stomach is craving bold, spiced flavors, **Burma Superstar** is definitely one of those neighborhood treasures worth battling the crowds for. From the moment you step in, the aroma of garlic, toasted nuts, and chilies sets the tone — you know you’re in for something special. One of the standout features here is how friendly it is to **vegetarians and vegans**. The menu includes a dedicated vegetable & tofu section, with dishes like **red curry with tofu and eggplant** (available mild or extra spicy) . You’ll also find **Superstar Vegetarian Noodles** — traditional Burmese noodles tossed with tofu, cabbage, potato, cucumber, and chili sauce — a refreshing, room-temperature dish. The **Rainbow Salad**, served vegan or traditional, is a colorful medley of 22 ingredients. And of course the iconic **Tea Leaf Salad** (often mixed tableside) is a must-order, and is often offered in vegan form as well. If you love crispy, savory snacks, their **chips** (especially the garlic chips or golden crispy garlic chips) are excellent — they deliver that addictive crunch and deep garlic flavor that you’ll keep snacking on between plates. On the flip side, this place is **notoriously busy**. They don’t accept reservations, so you’ll likely face long waits — sometimes 30 to 60 minutes (or more) during peak dinner hours. Also worth noting: parking is very limited in this neighborhood. You’ll probably have to circle the blocks or hope for a rare street spot. All told, Burma Superstar offers an electric, flavorful Burmese dining experience with solid vegetarian options and standout crunchy chips — but patience and some luck with parking are required.

The food here is great but the service here here is stupendous. All the food is well-cooked and the attention to allergens is spot on. Hell, our server received confirmation from the kitchen that they could make something. But, just to make sure, he double checked and prevented us from having to eat a dish with something we couldn't have. The outdoor seating is comfortable and has ready access to their free hot tea so I actually prefer it over the interior. No food besides the biryani comes with rice so you'll have to order it separately. I believe the regular portions are good for 1.5 people for lunch or 1 person for dinner. My gf loved her shrimp curry. The right mix of heat and the shrimp was well-seasoned and cooked. The crispy chicken was all white meat and the heat is about 1/4 a seeded jalapeno. The tofu vegetable kebat was a favorite among our grass grazers but honestly the eggplant & tofu curry wasn't all that. We also weren't a fan of the tea leaf salad. It's honestly too bitter. But the mix of ingredients was nice and the textural contrast was fun too. Just didn't really like the flavors.

Loved the food but the service was just ok. They sat us in the middle of the restaurant and each waiter kicked my chair every time they walked by. Almost seemed like they were competing to see who could kick my chair the most and hardest. But the food was quite tasty and different. Never had Burmese food so cant speak to how authentic it is or even if its particularly good Burmese food. But i enjoyed it quite a bit. We had an eggplant dish, a beef curry, shrimp dish and some coconut rice. Every dish was very enjoyable but their tea leaves salad was my favorite. Never had anythjng that tasted quite like that. First bite was a bit confusing but by the end i was obsessed. Will be looking for more burmese food in the future.

ighlighted on Yelps Top 100 restaurants (2025). Indoor and outdoor seating, but I would recommend getting a reservation. Delicious tea leaf salad and taro chips(complimentary) to start. The walnut shrimp was absolutely fantastic: jumbo sized shrimp, fried and paired with caramelized walnuts. The stir fried eggplant with garlic sauce, was a perfect vegetable dish with your meal. Be sure to order their nan gyi dok(coconut chicken curry). The coconut rice was another great option. Lastly, their Vietnamese ice coffee was refreshing.

Hit here on a weekday night pretty busy but got seated in 20ish mins. All the dishes were super fresh and they mix the salad for you. The sticky pork and the beef mango were my favorite of the dishes the the sesame chicken too but it tasted more like orange chicken still bomb though. Will deff need to come back to try other dishes!

This is my second time trying Burmese food. One of the good things being in SF area is that there are decent Burmese restaurants here. What I liked - Ambience was really good. The complimentary lotus chips were a nice addition. I also tried spicy chicken and their Fried rice which had chickpea - I think that was interesting. I kind of liked it. What I didn't like - Nan Gyi Duk. It reminds me of Vietnamese flavour. It felt fresh but was bit too bland. I think there was too much of things going on with the dish and it was all over place. I will not be ordering it again. But good experimentation. Then I think their portion size was below par. I felt they can improve the portion as the food is actually expensive. I didn't had any dessert or drinks otherwise the check would be easy $100+ for 2 person.

I’ve loved Burmese food for years and finally made it to Burma Superstar. The experience was everything I hoped for and more. The outdoor seating was surprisingly cozy on a breezy night, and both indoor and outdoor spaces felt spacious and thoughtfully arranged. I ordered the regular-sized tea leaf salad and lamb curry—both were phenomenal. The salad, though less traditional, was lighter and more refreshing with lettuce, and the flavor complexity was unreal: bitter, acidic, umami—perfectly balanced. My son and I agreed it’s one of the best salads we’ve ever had. The lamb curry was rich, generous in portion, and paired beautifully with coconut rice. My son, who usually eats like a linebacker, surrendered with a napkin flag—he was that full. Service was impeccable. The host was kind and accommodating, even prepping a water bowl for my service dog. Our waiter Tommy was knowledgeable and warm, guiding us through the menu with care. I can’t wait to return and try everything else. Burma Superstar is not just a restaurant—it’s a ritual worth repeating.

Come try the tea leaf salad, it’s unique and delicious. This was my 2nd time trying it so the novelty wore off, but still very good. We also ordered their popular lamb curry and noodles and they were also solid. The food is generally light and mild though so if you like creamier and stronger flavors, this might not be your style. The serving is amazing though and they also had Suntory beer on draft day when we visited. Go early as there was a line before the opening.