Burmese Kitchen Menu
Welcome to Burmese Kitchen, a culinary gem nestled between 2nd and 3rd Ave in San Francisco. This restaurant not only showcases authentic Burmese flavors but also highlights a commitment to inclusivity with vegan and pescatarian options available. The menu features an enticing array of dishes, from the aromatic Chicken Curry to the hearty Pumpkin Stew, all crafted with fresh ingredients and rich spices that transport you to Burma.
Burmese Kitchen is perfect for families and groups, offering a casual dining experience with outdoor seating and a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include the signature Tea Leaf Salad and Chicken Masala, both praised by patrons for their exceptional flavor and quality. Guests rave about the beautiful interior and the attentive service, making every meal a memorable occasion. Whether you're in the mood for lunch or dinner, Burmese Kitchen is a must-visit for authentic Burmese cuisine.
Combos
Combo Garlic Chicken
(Garlic Chicken, Mixed Steamed Vegetables, and Coconut Rice)No Substitute
Combo Roasted Ginger Pork
(Roasted Ginger Pork, Mixed Steamed Vegetables, and Coconut Rice) No Substitute
Combo Beef Lemongrass
(Beef Lemongrass, Mixed Steamed Vegetables, and Coconut Rice) No Substitute
Combo Spicy Shrimp
Spicy Shrimp Combo(Spicy Shrimp, Mixed Steamed Vegetables, and Coconut Rice) No Substitute
Combo Basil Fish
(Basa Filet Fish with Basil Leaf, Mixed Steamed Vegetables, and Coconut Rice) No Substitute
Combo Golden Tofu Curry
(Tofu cooks with tomato sauce, Mixed Steamed Vegetables, and Coconut Rice) No Substitute
Combo Egg with Tamarind Sauce
(Eggs with Tamarind Sauce, Mixed Steamed Vegetables, and Coconut Rice) No Substitute
Roti and Potato Curry
Vegan; contains gluten.
Fried Samosa
Vegan; contains gluten.
Burmese Falafel
Baya jaw. Seven pieces fried crushed yellow split peas with onion and chili. Served with spicy tamarind hot sauce. Vegan.
Fried Golden Tofu
Fried house made yellow tofu. Served with spicy tamarind hot sauce. Vegan.
Combo Fried Platter
Fried samosa, fried golden tofu and Burmese falafel. Served with spicy tamarind hot sauce. Spicy. Vegan; contains gluten.
Starters
Soups
Samosas Soup
Samosas, falafel, yellow pea, cabbage and masala spice. Contains gluten. Vegan.
Mixed Vegetable Soup
Thee sone hin yay. Pumpkin, radish, eggplant, carrot, potato, bamboo shoot and okra. Vegan and spicy.
Fish and Sour Leaf Soup
Chin baung hin yay, chunks of basa fish, sour leaf and bamboo shoots in fish broth. Spicy.
Tea Leaf Salad
La phat thok. Fermented tea leaf, shredded cabbage, fried garlic, sesame seeds, tomato, assorted peas and peanuts. Vegan.
Ginger Salad
Gin thok. Pickled gingers, shredded cabbage, fried garlic, sesame seeds, assorted peas and peanuts. Vegan.
Papaya Salad
Thinbaw thee thok. Papaya, shredded cabbage and carrot, garlic, crushed peanuts and lime. Vegan, spicy.
Crispy Fried Pea Salad
Pal kyaw thok. Fried split pea, red onion, cabbage and fresh lime. Vegan.
Green Mango Salad
Thayat thee thok. Fresh mangos, shredded cabbage and carrot and red onion. Vegan.
Golden Tofu Salad
Tofu thok. Homemade yellow split pea salad, fried shallots, crushed peanuts and tamarind sauce. Vegan, spicy.
Tamarind Leaf Salad
Makyee ywat thok. Young tamarind leaves, onion and crushed peanuts. Vegan.
B.K. Style Signature Tea Leaf Salad
Home style with extra fermented tea leaf, fried garlic, sesame seeds, shredded cabbage, assorted peas and peanuts. Vegan.
Garden Salad
Tomato, green leaf lettuce, sliced onion, cucumber, shredded carrot, crushed peanuts, garlic dressing, lime
Salads
Chicken
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken leg meat with thin pureed onion curry sauce.
Roasted Ginger Chicken
Pan roasted chicken with sliced ginger and garlic.
Chicken Masala
Bone in chicken leg, masala spices and pureed onion and cream.
Chicken with Potato
Boneless chicken with diced potatoes in a creamy curry sauce.
Garlic Chicken
Boneless chicken with turmeric, lemongrass, minced garlic, bell pepper and onion in a light savory broth.
Chicken Coconut Curry
Bone in chicken leg in coconut milk with onion curry.
Chicken Biryani
Kyat tha dan pauk. Oven baked bone-in chicken leg on top of biryani rice.
Chicken with Dal
Boneless chicken with chana dal in a creamy curry sauce.
Fish Chowder
Moh hinga. Fish, lemongrass, garlic and shallots, fried split peas and hard boil egg.
Coconut Chicken Soup
Ong noh kau swel. Diced chicken in coconut broth, fried split peas and hard boil egg.
Rice Noodle Salad
Nan Gyi Thok. Rice noodle, shredded cabbage, onion and fresh lime. Veggie or (+$2 for Chicken)
Rainbow Salad
A sown thok. Assorted noodles, cabbage, red cabbage, papaya, cucumber, potatoes, carrots, bean sprouts and tofu with tamarind dressing. Contains gluten. Vegan.
Garlic Noodles
Sei jyet kau swel. Angel hair rice noodle or egg noodles tossed with garlic oil, green onion and choice of vegetarian, chicken or pork. Contains gluten.
Masala Noodles
Pun thay kau swel. Fried noodles with chicken, masala, cabbage and tomato. Contains gluten.
Noodle Dishes
Pork
Roasted Ginger Pork
Pan roasted pork with sliced ginger and garlic.
Pork with Potato
Pork curry with yellow split peas and potato.
Pork with Dal
Pork with yellow split peas and chana dal.
Pork with Pickled Mango
Pork curry with pickled mango and chili sauce.
Pork and Pumpkin
Pork with pureed onion, garlic and kabocha squash.
Spicy Pork
Sliced pork, house special chili flake sauce, fried onion and garlic.
Pork Curry
Pork with pureed onion, garlic, mustard seeds & spices
Beef Lemongrass
Slow cooked beef, lemongrass in a onion based curry sauce.
Beef Masala
Beef with house made masala spice and pureed onion.
Beef with Potato
Beef curry with yellow split peas and potato.
Beef with Dal
Beef curry with yellow split peas and chana dal.
Spicy Beef Jerky
Thinly sliced beef with fried shallots and dried chili over shredded lettuce.
Beef Biryani
Amal tha dan pauk. Oven baked beef masala smothered on top of biryani rice.
Beef
Seafood
Fish with Tamarind Sauce
Basa fillet fish, onion, cilantro and garlic in a tamarind sauce.
Spicy Fish
Basa fillet fish, chili flake, garlic and fried shallots.
Basil Fish
Basa fillet fish, basil leaf, garlic, bell pepper and onion.
Prawn and Pumpkin
Tiger prawn, onion, garlic and kabocha squash.
Shrimp & Sour Leaf
Chin baung jaw. Sour leaf with shrimp and bamboo shoot or just veggie.
Spicy Shrimp
Tiger shrimp with chili flake, garlic and fried shallots.
Prawn Curry
Prawn with pureed onion and garlic in tomato curry sauce.
Balangchang
Ground dried shrimp paste, chili flake, fried shallots.
Basil Shrimp (s)
Shrimp with tamarind sauce, basil leaf, garlic, bell pepper and onion.
Pumpkin Stew
Slow cooked kabocha squash with onion and garlic. Vegan.
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Sauteed eggplant in garlic sauce. Vegan.
Sauteed Yellow Pea and Onion
Yellow pea stir fried with onion and turmeric. Vegan.
Mixed Steamed Vegetables
Steamed broccoli, carrot and string bean. Vegan.
Sauteed Stripped Bamboo
Stir-fried bamboo with onion and jalapeno. Vegan.
Potato Curry
Potatoes cooked with curry spices and bay leaves. Vegan.
Eggs with Tamarind Sauce
Boiled eggs with onion based tamarind sauce (infused). Vegan.
String Bean
Stir fried string beans with onion. Vegan.
Sauteed Spicy Lady Finger
Stir-fried okra with onion and jalapeno. Vegan and spicy.
Mixed Vegetables Curry
Thee sone hin, vegan, pumpkin, radish, eggplant, carrot, potatoes, bamboo shoot and okra. Vegan.
Mushroom Tealeaf
Stir-fried white mushroom, sliced onion, homestyle fermented tea leaf
Spicy Lotus Roots
Stir-fried lotus roots, bell pepper, onion in chili oil
Sour Leaf with Bamboo Shoots
Sourleaf, bamboo shoots, okra & jalapeno
Golden Tofu Curry
Yellow Split Pea Tofu cook with onion base tomato sauce.
Veggie Entrees
Sides
Steamed Rice
Brown Rice
Coconut Rice
Jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk and onion.
Biryani Rice
Basmati rice cooked with saffron spices and raisins.
Burmese Fried Rice
Fried jasmine rice with turmeric powder, yellow peas and onion.
Roti
Thousand layer bread.
