
Burma Superstar Oakland
Popular Items
Full Menu
Appetizer
- Burmese Samusas$13.95
Four handmade pastries filled with curried potatoes, mint, and masala spices. Stuffed with green peas, chicken or lamb. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with our spicy & tangy house red sauce.
- Salt & Pepper$15.95
Lightly battered and fried, served with jalapeños and scallions.
- Platha & Dip$15.95
Known as “thousand layer bread” for its crispy, chewy, buttery layers. Lovingly handmade. Served with a coconut chicken curry dip.
- Homemade Yellow Bean Tofu$14.35
Our homemade tofu made from roasted yellow beans. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, drizzled with a sweet and spicy soy dressing. (Vegan, Contains Soy)
- Skillet Shrimp$18.35
Sizzling shrimp with garlic, ginger, turmeric, lime and chilies. (Gluten Free)
Salad
- Tea Leaf Salad$18.95
Featured in Sunset Magazine as the “Best Salad in the West”! Tea leaf salad is enjoyed by Burmese people throughout Myanmar. Our version combines the fermented tea leaf (laphet) with fresh romaine lettuce, cabbage, tomato, jalapeño, crunchy peanuts and seeds, ground sun-dried shrimp, fresh lemon juice and fish sauce. (Gluten Free, Upon Request: Vegan)
- Rainbow Salad$18.95
This salad boasts 22 ingredients including three types of tofu, green papaya, tomato, jalapeño, fried garlic and onion, potato, cabbage, roasted chickpea flour, cilantro, and wonton strips all tossed with our special tamarind vinaigrette. (Upon Request: Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Ginger Salad$17.95
An invigorating salad of organic pickled ginger, cabbage, lettuce, fried garlic, sesame seeds, crunchy split yellow peas, and peanuts. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Mango Salad$17.95
A sweet, refreshing salad of tart, pickled mangoes, shredded cabbage, fried onions, roasted chickpea flour and cucumbers. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Burmese Chicken Salad$18.95
Salad of cabbage, chopped chicken breast, fried onions, cilantro, lettuce, fried garlic, roasted chickpea flour and tamarind dressing. (Gluten Free)
- Samusa Salad$18.95
This hearty salad combines chopped vegetarian samusas, falafel, potato, cabbage, cucumber, mint, roasted chickpea flour, onion and cilantro. A staff favorite. (Vegan)
- Inle Tomato Salad$17.95
A mixture of tomato, cabbage, fried garlic chips, caramelized onion, red fresh onion, cucumber, yellow bean powder, chili flakes topped with dried shrimp powder, and fish sauce. (Gluten Free, Upon Request: Vegan)
Soup
- Samusa Soup$20.95
Drawing influence from Indian cuisine, Samusa Soup is a hearty Burmese soup in a tangy tamarind broth that combines vegetarian samusas, falafels, lentils, cabbage, onions and garlic. (Vegan)
- Mohinga$20.95
(Catfish Chowder Noodle Soup) “The national dish of Burma,” Mohinga is a thick, slow-cooked soup of ground catfish, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and fish sauce. Garnished with cilantro, fresh onions, hard-boiled egg, fried split pea fritter and lemon. Not for timid taste buds! (Gluten Free)
- Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup$20.95
This Burmese classic is one of the most popular comfort foods in Myanmar, found in restaurants and foods stalls throughout the country. Chicken slow-cooked with coconut milk, turmeric, onions and garlic. Garnished with flour noodles, cilantro, fresh onions, hard-boiled egg, chili and lemon. (Upon Request: Gluten Free)
Chicken
- Chicken Kebat$23.95
Wok-tossed chicken with sliced onion, jalapeño, mint leaves, tamarind and turmeric. (Gluten Free)
- Coconut Chicken Curry$23.95
Chicken thighs simmered in an aromatic stew of coconut milk, turmeric, Thai basil, string beans, and chili. (Gluten Free)
- Burmese Style Chicken Curry$23.35
Our specialty red curry with chicken thighs, chickpeas, pickled mango, and potatoes. (Gluten Free)
- Fiery Chicken with Tofu$23.95
Wok-tossed chicken with tofu, string beans, red bell peppers, oyster sauce and Thai basil in our five spice “sweet heat” sauce. (Gluten Free)
- Spicy and Crispy Chicken$23.35
Battered chicken chunks tossed in a sweet & spicy garlic-chili sauce and topped with scallions.
- Chicken with Fresh Basil$23.95
Wok-tossed chicken cooked with lemongrass, bell peppers, basil, garlic, and sweet peas served in light chili sauce. (Gluten Free)
- Sesame Chicken$23.95
Lightly battered strips of chicken tossed with sesame seeds in a sweet & tangy sauce and topped with scallions. (Gluten Free)
- Mango Chicken$23.95
Wok-tossed chicken cooked with mango, onions, and chili with fresh mango. (Gluten Free)
- Pumpkin Chicken Stew$22.95
A rich, homey stew of chicken thighs, tender kabocha squash, ginger, turmeric, onions, and garlic. (Gluten Free)
- Chicken with Fresh Mint$23.95
Street food found at the border between Myanmar and Thailand. Minced chicken sautéed with diced jalapeños, mint leaves, cloves of garlic, and cilantro.
Pork
- Ginger Chili Pork$24.95
Tender pork belly tossed with garlic, ginger, Thai chilies, soy sauce, rice wine and green onions. (Upon Request: Gluten Free)
- Pork Curry with Potatoes$23.95
Our signature red curry with tender pork, pickled mango and potatoes.
- Pumpkin Pork Stew$23.95
A rich and homey stew of kabocha squash, tender pork, ginger, turmeric, onions and garlic.
- Pork Belly With Mustard Greens$24.95
Tender pork belly tossed with pickled mustard greens, Thai chilies and ginger. A Burma Superstar family recipe - spicy, sour, sweet and savory. (Upon Request: Gluten Free)
Beef | Lamb
- Burmese Style Curry$24.95
Our signature red curry in your choice of Angus beef or grass-fed lamb. (Gluten Free. Lamb Curry contains Dairy)
- Wok-Tossed Chili$24.95
Wok-tossed beef or lamb with Sichuan chilies, onions, rice wine, and Thai basil. (Gluten Free)
- Kebat$24.95
Traditional Burmese stir-fry of beef or lamb with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric, mint, and cilantro. (Gluten Free)
- Fiery Tofu$24.95
Wok-tossed beef or lamb with tofu, red bell peppers, oyster sauce and Thai basil in our five spice “sweet heat” sauce. (Gluten Free)
- Sesame Beef$24.95
Lightly battered strips of beef tossed with sesame seeds in a sweet, tangy sauce and topped with scallions. (Gluten Free)
Seafood
- Shrimp Eggplant With Garlic Sauce$26.25
Shrimp and tender eggplant sautéed with a garlic & chili sauce, topped with scallions. (Gluten Free)
- Catfish Curry$23.95
Our specialty red curry with bone-in catfish.
- Shrimp Curry$26.25
Our specialty red curry with Shrimp
- Superstar Shrimp$26.25
Shrimp and onions wok-tossed with a sweet soy & chili garlic glaze. (Gluten Free)
- Fried Chili Catfish$23.95
Traditional, bone-in chunks of crispy catfish, tossed in fried garlic, fried onions and chili flakes. (Gluten Free)
- Garlic Chili Shrimp$26.25
Wok tossed with garlic-infused oil with jalapeños, onions and topped with fried garlic chips. Perfect for our garlic lovers. (Gluten Free)
- Walnut Shrimp$26.25
Lightly battered, fried, and wok-tossed with a sweet cream sauce. Topped with roasted candied walnuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro sprigs. (Contains dairy)
- Lemongrass Salmon$28.95
Fried salmon topped with Thai basil, chili, lemongrass, snap peas, mushroom and bell peppers. (Gluten Free)
- Mango Shrimp$26.25
Wok-tossed shrimp with mangoes, onions, oyster sauce, Thai basil and Sichuan chilies. (Gluten Free)
Vegetables | Tofu
- Sesame Tofu$20.25
Lightly battered tofu cubes tossed with sesame seeds in a sweet, tangy sauce, topped with scallions. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Mango Tofu$21.25
Tofu wok-tossed with mangoes, onions, oyster sauce, Thai basil, and Sichuan chilis. (Gluten Free, Contains Oyster Sauce)
- Pea Shoots$17.95
Young tender snow pea leaves stir-fried with rice wine and garlic. Topped with fried minced garlic. Pairs well with any of our entrées. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Wok-Tossed Broccoli$15.95
Broccoli florets stir-fried with rice wine, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Topped with fried onions. A simple and delicious side. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Mixed Vegetable Curry$19.95
Red curry sauce with Hodo Soy Organic Tofu, tomatoes, eggplant, potato, carrot, broccoli, chayote, string beans, mint, cilantro, and jalapeños. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Tofu Vegetable Kebat$21.25
Traditional Burmese curried stir-fry of tofu, onion, tomato, chayote, carrot, mint, turmeric, jalapeño, and cilantro. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Dry-Fried String Beans$17.95
Sichuan-style string beans wok-tossed with a garlic and chili sauce. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Egg Curry with Okra$20.95
Burmese style red curry served with hard boiled eggs, okra, tomato, and jalapeño. (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
- Eggplant Curry$19.95
Burmese-style red curry with tender eggplant and jalapeños. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Eggplant with Garlic Sauce$17.95
Tender eggplant sautéed with a garlic & chili sauce, topped with scallions. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Fiery Tofu$21.25
Tofu with basil, string beans, red bell pepper. (Gluten Free, Contains Oyster Sauce)
Noodles | Rice
- Superstar Vegetarian Noodles$18.35
Traditional Burmese flour noodles mixed with potatoes, cucumbers, tofu, chili sauce, cabbage and cilantro. Served cold. (Vegetarian, Upon Request: Gluten Free)
- Nan Gyi Dok$18.95
Flour noodles with coconut chicken curry, roasted chickpea flour, hard-boiled egg, cabbage, wontons, turmeric, chili and fried onions. (Upon Request: Gluten Free)
- Garlic Noodles$18.95
A Chinese influenced dish sold from pushcarts throughout Burma. Egg noodles with fried garlic, sprinkled with scallions, fresh onions, cucumbers and our house sweet and spicy sauce. (Upon Request: Gluten Free)
- Spicy Noodles$18.95
Wok tossed rice noodles in a sweet and spicy tangy sauce with tender pea shoots, red bell peppers, scrambled egg, shredded cabbage and crushed peanuts. Contains fish sauce. Please allow 15-20 minutes for preparation. (Gluten Free)
- Superstar Chicken Fried Rice$18.95
Made with brown rice, chicken, tender snow pea leaves, carrots, pine nuts and garlic. Simple, healthy and delicious. (Gluten Free, Upon Request: Vegetarian)
- Shan Noodles with Tofu$17.95
Rice noodles in a spicy tomato sauce mixed with pickled mustard greens, ground peanuts, fresh cilantro and fried tofu. Regional cuisine from Eastern Myanmar’s Shan State. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Sides
- Coconut Rice$3.95
Jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Brown Rice$3.25
Steamed brown rice (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Jasmine Rice$2.95
Steamed jasmine rice (Gluten Free, Vegan)
- Plain Garlic Noodles$15.00
Egg noodles with fried garlic, sprinkled with scallions, fresh onions, cucumbers and our house sweet and spicy sauce. (Vegetarian)
- Platha$9.95
Buttery, mulit-layered, pan-fried bread cut into individual pieces.
- Hot Sauce$0.50
Products
- Traditional Tea Leaf Kit$14.99Out of stock
The Burma Love Fermented Tea Leaf Salad Kit contains one tub of Fermented Tea Leaf dressing and one tub of Burmese Crunchy Mix to make up to four servings of our tea leaf salad recipe. Just add crisp fresh romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapeños and lemon juice to enjoy the original 'Recipe of Burma Superstar'.
- Vegan Tea Leaf Kit$14.99
The Burma Love Fermented Tea Leaf Salad Kit contains one tub of Fermented Tea Leaf dressing and one tub of Burmese Crunchy Mix to make up to four servings of our tea leaf salad recipe. Just add crisp fresh romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapeños and lemon juice to enjoy the original 'Recipe of Burma Superstar'.
- Spicy Tea Leaf Kit$14.99
The Burma Love Fermented Tea Leaf Salad Kit contains one tub of Fermented Tea Leaf dressing and one tub of Burmese Crunchy Mix to make up to four servings of our tea leaf salad recipe. Just add crisp fresh romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapeños and lemon juice to enjoy the original 'Recipe of Burma Superstar'.
- Burma Superstar Cookbook$27.00
From the beloved San Francisco restaurant, a mouthwatering collection of recipes, including Fiery Tofu, Garlic Noodles, the legendary Tea Leaf Salad, and many more.
- Golden Crispy Garlic Chips$8.99
Our Golden Crispy Garlic Chips are a savory addition to enhance the flavors of any salad, soup, pasta, or your favorite rice dish. This crunchy and flavorful garnish can also be eaten as a snack. Enjoy the flavor and texture our garlic chips have to offer.
- Burmese Crunchy Mix$8.99
Our Burmese Crunchy Mix is a medley of roasted peanuts, garlic chips, chickpeas, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds that can be used to top salads made with our range of Fermented Tea Leaf Dressings, or any dish requiring a nutty, rich garnish.
- Fish Sauce$6.95
Fish sauce is the key ingredient to Southeast Asian cooking. A tiny dash imparts depth and deepens flavors in any dish. Our fish sauce is 100% natural and made from wild-caught anchovies and natural sea salt from the Gulf of Thailand.
- Fish Sauce + Cookbook Bundle$29.99
How do you make a new cookbook into an even more thoughtful gift? Pair it with an essential—and specific—ingredient, our very own Burma Love Fish Sauce! This umami-rich condiment is a staple ingredient in our recipes and can be used as a low-sodium alternative for salt. Just a tiny dash can impart depth and deepen the savory flavors in any dish. Best part? Our fish sauce is 100% natural, contains no added MSG, preservatives, artificial coloring, or added sugar. Our Burma Superstar Cookbook & Fish Sauce Bundle is the perfect starter pack for you or your loved ones to start cooking your favorite recipes right away. Give the gift of flavor for a great deal!
- Holiday Gift Bundle$65.00Out of stock
Beverages
NA Beverage
- Burmese Milk Tea (Iced)$6.00
Slow brewed Burmese-styled black tea served with condensed and evaporated milk. Served chilled.
- Ginger Honey Tea$6.00
- Thai Iced Tea$6.00
- Ginger Lemonade$8.00
- Mango Lassi$8.00
Contains dairy
- Ginger Wellness Shot$5.00
Freshly squeezed ginger juice with a splash of lemon juice served in a 2 ounce glass bottle.
Beer
Togo Wine
- Domaine Girard Pinot Noir$33.00
- Amapola Red Blend$33.00
- Chateau De Varennes Gamay$33.00Out of stock
- CRU Chardonnay$33.00
- Gran Passione Prosecco$24.00
- Solena Pinot Gris$28.00
- Romerhof Riesling$28.00
- Vinum Cellars Chenin Blanc$30.00
- Touraine Sauvignon Blanc$33.00
- Bouvet Rose$36.00
- One Stone Rose of Pinot Noir$36.00