Burma Love - Downtown Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Burma Love - Downtown, where the rich flavors of Burmese cuisine come alive amidst a trendy atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, this vibrant spot not only offers an array of delectable seafood dishes but also serves up creative cocktails that perfectly complement each meal.
The menu celebrates the essence of Burmese culinary tradition with options for every palate, including numerous vegan and vegetarian selections. Highlights like the Mohinga and Tea Leaf Salad tantalize with bold flavors, while the seafood dishes promise freshness that will leave you craving more. For those dining in groups or looking for a casual gathering spot, the outdoor seating provides a delightful experience.
With convenient amenities such as reservations, takeout, and a full bar, Burma Love - Downtown ensures that every visit is enjoyable, regardless of the occasion. Come explore this culinary gem where every bite tells a flavorful story.
Downtown Menu
Chicken Wings
Delicious, fried chicken wings served with Garlic and Pepper or Honey Glazed.Gluten Free
Skillet Shrimp
Sizzling shrimp with butter, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon and chilies served on a hot skillet. Gluten Free
Burmese Samusas
3 Triangular pastries, wrapped and filled with curried potatoes and peas vegetarian. Deep fried and served with our pineapple chutney.
Platha Dip
Handmade buttery multilayered bread. Served with a side of coconut chicken or vegetarian curry sauce.
Salt Pepper Calamari
Deepfried, tossed with salt pepper, and jalapenos. Topped with fried garlic and served with chili ginger sauce.
Tea Leaf Salad
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, jalapeno, crunchy peanuts and seeds, ground sundried shrimp, fresh lemon juice and fish sauce. Gluten Free, Upon Request Vegan
Rainbow Salad
This salad has 19 ingredients! Here are some of the ingredients tofu, fried garlic, fried onions, chickpeas, green papaya, and much more. All mixed with a tamarind vinaigrette dressing. Upon Request Gluten Free, Vegan
Burmese Chicken Salad
Salad of cabbage, chopped chicken breast, fried onions, cilantro, lettuce, fried garlic, roasted chickpea flour and tamarind dressing. Gluten Free
Samusa Salad
This hearty salad combines chopped vegetarian samusas, falafel, potato, cabbage, cucumber, mint, roasted chickpea flour, onion and cilantro. Vegan
Mohinga
Catfish Chowder Noodle Soup The national dish of Burma, Mohinga is a thick, slowcooked soup of ground catfish, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and fish sauce. Garnished with cilantro, fresh onions, hardboiled egg, fried split pea fritter and lemon. Not for timid taste buds! Gluten Free
Samusa Soup
Drawing influence from Indian cuisine, Samusa Soup is a hearty Burmese soup in a tangy tamarind broth that combines vegetarian samusas, chilies falafels, lentils, cabbage, onions and garlic. Vegan
Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup
This Burmese classic is one of the most popular comfort foods in Myanmar, found in restaurants and foods stalls throughout the country. Chicken slowcooked with coconut milk, turmeric, onions and garlic. Garnished with flour noodles, cilantro, fresh onions, hardboiled egg, chili and lemon.Upon Request Gluten Free
Burmese Style Chicken Curry
Burmese style red curry with garlic, ginger, onion, turmeric, chickpeas and potatoes.Gluten Free
Chicken Kebat
This earthy, aromatic dish woktossed with sliced onion, jalapeno, mint leaves, cayenne pepper, tamarind, and turmeric.Gluten Free
Fiery Chicken With Hodo Tofu
Woktossed chicken with Hodo Foods organic tofu, string beans, red bell peppers, oyster sauce and Thai basil in our five spice sweet heat sauce.Gluten Free
Spicy And Crispy Chicken
Lightly battered deepfried chicken breast tossed in a spicy and sweet chili sauce with garlic.
Chicken With Fresh Basil
Woktossed chicken breast cooked with lemongrass, bell peppers, garlic, sweet peas, and basil leaves.Gluten Free
Sesame Chicken
Sliced chicken breast fried with a sweet and tangy sauce. Topped with sesame seeds.Gluten Free
Mango Chicken
Woktossed chicken breast cooked with mango, onions, and oyster sauce.Gluten Free
Chicken With Fresh Mint
Street food found near the border between Myanmar and Thailand. Minced chicken prepared with sliced jalapeno, mint leaves, cloves of garlic, and cilantro. Upon Request Gluten Free
Wok Tossed Chili Chicken
Woktossed chicken with onions, dried chilies, and basil.Gluten Free
Ginger Chili Pork
Tender pork woktossed with garlic, ginger, Thai chili, soy sauce, and green onions.Gluten Free
Pumpkin Pork Stew
Tender pork shoulder cooked with Kabocha squash, onion and garlic.Gluten Free
Pork With Mustard Greens
Tender pork served with chili sauce and ginger. Gluten Free
Burmese Style Curry
Our signature red curry in your choice of Angus beef or grassfed lamb. Gluten Free
WokTossed Chili
Woktossed beef or lamb with onions, dried chilies, and basil.Gluten Free
Kebat
Traditional Burmese stirfry of beef or lamb with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric, mint, and cilantro.Gluten Free
Fiery Hodo Tofu
Five spiced tofu woktossed with basil, string beans, red bell pepper, and your choice of protein.Gluten Free
Shrimp And Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
Shrimp and tender eggplant sauteed with a garlic and chili sauce.Gluten Free
Chili Prawns
Shrimp wok tossed with onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, Thai Basil.
WokTossed Broccoli
Crown cut broccoli tossed in a wok with wine, garlic, and topped with fried onions. Very simple, very good.Gluten Free, Vegan
DriedFried String Beans
Stirfried string beans cooked with garlic, soy, and chili sauce.Gluten Free, Vegan
Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
Tender eggplant sauteed with a garlic chili sauce, topped with scallions.Gluten Free, Vegan
Hodo Organic Tofu With Fresh Mint
Hodo organic mediumfirm tofu prepared with jalapenos, mint leaves, cloves of garlic, and cilantro. Slightly spicy but very delicious.Vegan, Upon Request Gluten Free
Vegetable Curry
Nan Gyi Dok
Wheat Udon noodles with coconut chicken curry sauce, string beans, yellow bean powder, cayenne pepper cabbage, and chilies.Gluten Free upon requestGluten Free upon request
Superstar Chicken Fried Rice
Made with jasmine rice, spinach, garlic, egg, turmeric.Gluten Free, Upon Request Vegetarian
Vege Tofu Fried Rice
Made with jasmine rice, tofu, spinach, garlic, egg, turmeric.Gluten Free
Shan Noodles Tofu
This noodle dish originated in Shan State, which borders Thailand and China, simple and satisfying. Rice noodles in Burmese tomato sauce with pickled mustard green, cilantro, peanuts, and tofu.Gluten Free
Spicy Noodles
Thai influenced thin rice noodles woktossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce with bean sprouts and eggs. Topped with crushed peanuts.Gluten Free
Garlic Noodles
A Chinese influenced dish sold from pushcarts throughout Burma. Egg noodles with chili oil, fried garlic, sprinkled with scallions, cilantro, cucumbers.Upon Request Gluten Free
Coconut Rice
Jasmine rice cooked in coconut milkGluten Free, Vegan
Jasmine Rice
Steamed jasmine riceGluten Free, Vegan
Platha
Buttery, mulitlayered, panfried bread cut into individual pieces.
Chicken Curry Dip
Vegetable Curry Dip
Noodles
Traditional Tea Leaf Kit
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 jalapenos and lemon juice to enjoy the original Recipe of Burma Superstar.
Vegan Tea Leaf Kit
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 jalapenos and lemon juice to enjoy the original Recipe of Burma Superstar.
Burma Superstar Cookbook
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
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
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 Product Bottle
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 wildcaught anchovies and natural sea salt from the Gulf of Thailand.
Fish Sauce Cookbook Bundle
How do you make a new cookbook into an even more thoughtful gift? Pair it with an essentialand specificingredient, our very own Burma Love Fish Sauce! This umamirich condiment is a staple ingredient in our recipes and can be used as a lowsodium 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!
Burma Love TShirt
Tea Leaf Dressing
Canvas Bag
Pink Cassia
Mya Ruby
Ginger Lemonade
Mint Lemonade
Hibiscus Limeade
Mango Lassi
Contains dairy
Iced Burmese Milk Tea
Slow brewed Burmesestyled black tea served with condensed and evaporated milk. Served chilled.
Hot Burmese Milk Tea
Ginger Honey Tea
Coconut
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Sprite
Sparkling Mountain Valley
Still Mountain Valley
Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Fever Tree Ginger Ale
Fever Tree Soda Water
Fever Tree Tonic
Iced Black Tea
Arnold Palmer
Gen Mai Cha
Burma Love Blend
Yin Hao Jasmine
Cranberry Juice
Downtown Beverages
Downtown Beer
Burma Ale
Speakeasy Prohibition Ale
Hazy IPA
Hefenweizen
Singha
Cider
Breakfast Stout
Burmese Bird
Burmarita
General Kay
Orkut Pablo
Lychee Express
The Lady In Green
The Mint
Silk Road
Violet Lemon Drop
White Sangria
Peoples Square
Burmese Butterfly
Golden Pagoda
Paperless Plane
Rickshaw RW Special
Burma Ale
Trumer Pils
Fort Point Villager IPA
Speakeasy Prohibition Ale
Hazy IPA
Hefenweizen
Singha
Golden State Cider
Breakfast Stout
Pinot Noir, Hundred Knot
Red Blend, Pago Ayles, Senda De Lenadores
Malbec, Siete Fincas
Zinfandel, The Prisoner
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin
Zinfandel, Chateau Montelena
La Musica Brut Cava
Rose, Flowers
Albarino, Monte Pio
Sauvignon Blanc, Hundred Knot
Riesling, Dr. Hermann Kabinett
Chardonnay, Saintsbury
Riesling, Chateau Montelena
Yalumba Antique Muscat
Cocchi Barolo Chinato
Bottle, Pinot Noir, Hundred Knot, 2019
Bottle, Red Blend, Pago Ayles, 2020
Bottle, Malbec, Siete Fincas, 2023
Bottle, Zinfandel, The Prisoner, 2022
Bottle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus 50th Anniversary, 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Special Selection, 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2017
Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One, 2017
Zinfandel, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2021
Bottle, Reserva De La Musica, Brut Cava, 2021
Bottle, Nicolas Fueillate, Brut Champagne, NV
Bottle, Rose, Flowers, 2023
Bottle, Monte Pio, 2023
Bottle, Sauvignon Blanc, Hundred Knot, 2019
Bottle, Riesling, Dr. Hermann Kabinett, 2021
Bottle, Chardonnay, Saintsbury, 2022
Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2021
Riesling, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2023
Downtown Bar
Downtown Happy Hour
HH Vegetable Samusas
Four handmade pastries filled with curried potatoes, green peas, mint, and masala spices. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with our spicy tangy house red sauce.
HH Platha Dip
Known as thousand layer bread for its crispy, chewy, buttery layers. Lovingly handmade. Served with a coconut chicken curry dip.
HH Skillet Shrimp
Sizzling shrimp and garlic, ginger, turmeric, lime and chilies served on a hot skillet.
HH Chicken Wings
HH SP Calamari
Irrawady Gold
Bleeding Heart
Burma Love Spritz
HH Burma Ale
Four handmade pastries filled with curried potatoes, green peas, mint, and masala spices. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with our spicy tangy house red sauce.
HH Trumer Pilsner
HH Fort Point Villager IPA
Four handmade pastries filled with curried potatoes, chicken, mint, and masala spices. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with our spicy tangy house red sauce.
HH Hazy IPA
HH Hefenweizen
HH Speakeasy
HH Sauv Blanc
HH Albarino
HH Pinot Noir
HH Malbec
La Musica Brut Cava
Rose, Flowers
Albarino, Monte Pio
Sauvignon Blanc, Hundred Knot
Riesling, Dr. Hermann Kabinett
Chardonnay, Saintsbury
Riesling, Chateau Montelena
Pinot Noir, Hundred Knot
Red Blend, Pago Ayles, Senda De Lenadores
Malbec, Siete Fincas
Zinfandel, The Prisoner
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin
Zinfandel, Chateau Montelena
Bottle, Reserva De La Musica, Brut Cava, 2021
Bottle, Pinot Noir, Hundred Knot, 2019
Bottle, Nicolas Fueillate, Brut Champagne, NV
Bottle, Red Blend, Pago Ayles, 2020
Bottle, Rose, Flowers, 2023
Bottle, Malbec, Siete Fincas, 2023
Bottle, Monte Pio, 2023
Bottle, Zinfandel, The Prisoner, 2022
Bottle, Sauvignon Blanc, Hundred Knot, 2019
Bottle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, 2021
Bottle, Riesling, Dr. Hermann Kabinett, 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus 50th Anniversary, 2022
Bottle, Chardonnay, Saintsbury, 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Special Selection, 2019
Riesling, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2023
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2017
Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One, 2017
Zinfandel, Chateau Montelena Estate, 2021
Yalumba Antique Muscat
Cocchi Barolo Chinato
Downtown Wine
Downtown Lunch
Burmese Curries
Burmese style red curry with pork, garlic, ginger, and onions. Served with coconut rice and mango salad.
Ginger Chili Pork
Regional cuisine from Eastern Myanmars Shan State. Rice noodles in a tomato sauce mixed with pickled mustard greens, ground peanuts, fresh cilantro, garlic, chilis, with tofu.
Fiery Tofu With Vegetables
Our famous Tea Leaf Salad lettuce and cabbage tossed in our fermented tea leaf dressing with a crunchy mic of nuts, tomatoes, and jalapeno. Served with a hearty soup of vegetarian samusas, falafels, and fried potatoes.
Mango Chicken
amb wok tossed with onions, garlic, ginger, chili, cumin, and Thai basil.
Kebat
Catfish Chowder Noodle SoupThe national dish of Burma, Mohinga is a thick, slowcooked soup of ground catfish, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and fish sauce. Garnished with cilantro, fresh onions, hardboiled egg, fried split pea fritter and lemon. Not for timid taste buds!
Mango Lassi
Ginger Lemonade
Mint Lemonade
Iced Burmese Milk Tea
Hot Burmese Milk Tea
Pink Cassia
Mya Ruby
Ginger Lemonade
Mint Lemonade
Hibiscus Limeade
Mango Lassi
Contains dairy
Iced Burmese Milk Tea
Slow brewed Burmesestyled black tea served with condensed and evaporated milk. Served chilled.