Burma Bay Cafe

Austin Zhuang

3 months ago · ★ 5

If you're looking for some decent Southeast Asian food, this is definitely one of your go-to spots in the Warm Springs area (if you live in south Fremont, very close, or if you live in Milpitas!) -- thank you to the MANY Yelp friends that put me on this place, because I do not regret deciding to go to this place. This restaurant can be packed at times due to its limited seating, so my best suggestion would be to plan accordingly WHEN you want to go for lunch or dinner. However, everything else is impeccable -- from the hospitality, to the food, to the environment. Here's how my experience went:There was a little bit of a wait when I went with my family -- maybe at tops 15 minutes? That wait was worth it though -- so there's that. However, as soon as we got seated -- they introduced us to some of the special dishes that they had. The waitresses answered our questions with lots of professionalism, which we honestly felt welcomed. We got the Aw No Khao Swye, and two more dishes. They were really saucy, and very rich in flavor -- not too saucy and overbearing in flavor. We got their salad and also their chicken over coconut sauce, most of which were absolutely delicate and yummy things. I really appreciated the fact that a lot of work was put into making these dishes taste really good. Their tea was also top tier too! I would definitely come back to try more of their dishes :)

L G

10 months ago · ★ 5

The food was amazing. I came recently for the first time for a large family event. The organizer said it has the same owners of her favorite Burmese restaurant in Dublin. The roti was flaky and crispy. The honey walnut prawns were also crunchy (fried) and sauced deliciously. The meat in the curries were tender. Even the shwe gyi surprised us with the size. It was moist and definitely made fresh there. The mango ice cream was also very flavorful. A lot of my family ordered the Burma Tea which the staff described like a Thai Tea. My mom who never had Thai Tea enjoyed it. At the end of the meal, we were so stuffed. I was impressed with the taste and how well cooked/ prepared all the dishes were, especially since we were a large group. Plus the staff were all so kind, helpful, and attentive. They also seemed happy! Which is rare. It made for a very pleasant dining experience. All in all, I recommend Burma Bay and would come again!

Rovin Nazareth

5 months ago · ★ 5

I’ve been coming to this spot for a long time, and it’s well overdue for a review! Whether it’s my first visit or my tenth, the experience is consistently excellent. The Atmosphere & Service There are plenty of seating options, making it great for different group sizes. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive, which makes every meal feel welcoming. The Food Everything we ordered was delicious: Tea Leaf Salad: Fresh, crunchy, and perfectly balanced. Burmese Style Chicken Curry: Rich in flavor and pairs perfectly with their Coconut Rice. Burmese Iced Tea: A refreshing must-order. A Quick Note on the Water One unique touch I love is that they serve water infused with fresh cucumber from a large jar. It’s very cooling and refreshing. However, if you have a cucumber allergy, definitely let the staff know or be cautious, as it is the standard water served. Summary Great food, lovely people, and total consistency. Highly recommended!

Rexety

6 months ago · ★ 4

Always love a good tea leaf salad and this place offers one to satiate that desire. The place looks regular from outside but its pretty nice and neat inside. The host & servers are also welcoming and the service was fast. Not too crowded for a Sunday lunch. There are ample veggie options and they can also take request to adjust for vegetarians. If you like a little spicier, go for their medium spice, as the mild versions were a little bland. Prices are reasonable.

Zahra Ali

6 months ago · ★ 1

The food is okay here. Tea Leaf Salad was refreshing with lentil crunch in it. Minted jalapeño Chicken was a different variety with average taste. Mango Chicken was okay and the noodles in it were unnecessary. Basil & Dried Chili Beef was as expected; good. Nan Gyi Dok was a mushy lump of noodles with a really bad “wet towel” taste. Pineapple fried rice were very dry and tasteless. I also remember seeing a man inside doing something with noodles with his hands. I couldn’t see properly but it looked like he was wiping the noodles. I should have said something! The thought of it makes me wanna throw up.