The food was beyond excellent !!! The service moves fast but it's to accommodate all the weekday dinner people
mao x.
Our recent visit to Mingalaba offered a mixed dining experience with both highs and lows. Starting with the appetizers, the vegetarian samusas impressed with their crispy texture and flavorful filling, perfectly complemented by the accompanying sauce. The house special noodle was good, have good coconut curry flavor, but small portion size and a lack of chicken. The mango lassi stood out as a highlight, delivering a smooth and refreshing taste. Conversely, the Burmese iced tea, while enjoyable, failed to leave a lasting impression, resembling standard Thai tea flavors without any unique twist. Moving on to the entrees, the pan-fried string beans with beef proved to be mediocre, with the beef lacking tenderness and the string beans overshadowing it in terms of flavor and enjoyment. Conversely, the pumpkin yellow chicken emerged as the standout dish of the night, boasting flavorful components, although the chunky texture could have been improved with smaller ingredient sizes. An unexpected mishap occurred with the rice order, as regular rice was substituted with coconut rice without any discernible coconut flavor. Despite the culinary ups and downs, service remained a highlight, with an attentive server enhancing the overall dining experience. As we dined on the outdoor patio, ambiance was standard, offering little to comment on. In summary, Mingalaba offers a varied dining experience with both hits and misses. While certain dishes shine, others fall short of expectations, making it a decent option for a meal but not necessarily a standout choice.
Angelica S.
Came in on a Sunday evening. A bit of a wait but not too bad. Sign in on the iPad there (no waitlist ahead of time). The food came out very quickly and the service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was busy and the decor was very cultural! The star was the mango salad!! It was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. We almost didn't order it but were influenced the other Yelp reviewers hyping it up. The basil spicy pork was so good. Flavorful but not too spicy. The Burmese Style Vegetable Curry Deluxe flavor was more mild but had tons of lentils and vegetables. Mango lassi was sweet and refreshing!
Sukriti Dewan
We went to Mingalaba with our two kids! The service was rude and rushed. The server talked over us as we were ordering. The food was average. The experience was rushed and unpleasant. Would not recommend. We were barely there for 30min in middle of our meal and we got a cheque and while we all had food in our plates we were asked if we want to go boxes. We felt they were trying to chase us out even though this was early evening at 6pm!Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
镭蕾
The worst restaurent!! when I showed up with two 3 yrs, the waiter told me I'm not meeting the mini spend and forced us to order more. So that I can sit here.
Abinaya V.
It tastes better. my comfort food. Please don't try the fresh coconut as it is not the actual fresh coconut
C M.
I love Mingalaba. I have been dining at this restaurant since 2010. It's my "go to" place in downtown Burlingame. Whenever I have family or friends visiting out of town, I take them here because the food is delicious and the service is always warm and friendly. It's a cozy restaurant, but service is fast and outdoor dining is available. Precovid there's a line to get in. It's a popular place and you can put yourself on the waiting list. I like ordering the tea leaf salad, mango salad, curry dishes, noodle dishes, and desserts. Recently we ordered paratha- nice to share with the curry dipping sauce, Tea leaf salad- so fun to eat, tasty and crunchy, Burmese style curry lamb- flavorful and tender, House special noodle- first time having it, will definitely order again!, Okra prawns- amazing! If you haven't tried Mingalaba, you're in for a treat!
Geraldine D.
They are delicious! My favorite appetizer is Burmese Vegetarian Samuas. (Samosa) I have tried the lap pat dok and it tastes delicious! I suggest you mix it. The service was great with my small group of my relatives. The ambience is more traditional Burmese.
Pamela F.
Oh so delicious! Go here. Now! Went with three friends for dinner the other night. Joined the waitlist and was seated almost immediately. Best seat in the house? Sure, why not! Lovely, fast and friendly service. It's a relatively small place - maybe 20ish tables altogether - and has both inside and outside seating. I like options. We each selected a dish and then entrusted one friend to do the rest of the ordering for us. She completely hit it out of the park! Tea Leaf Salad Avocado Spring Roll Basil Spicy Chicken Burmese Style Curry Chicken Pan Fried Green Beans with Prawns Chow Fun Coconut Rice Flowering jasmine tea Sake Sapporo J Lohr chardonnay I'm still dreaming of this meal, especially that Chow Fun and Green Beans with Prawns.
Susann B.
The service was poor and a very stern person waiting on us, communicating in short monosyllabic sounds. She just didn't seem to want to be there. The food was mediocre. This place is popular, but I do not know why ... a couple doors down is another Burmese restaurant that is much better. I returned for a 3rd visit, giving every chance to this place.
My Husband and I have been Customers of Mingalaba for few years, we Love the Food and service they are always Friendly! Food always Fresh and Tasty! Highly recommended.
Henry C.
Good foods but service is questionable because they automatically charge 20% for party of 6 and received 10% service and seating is limited to 90 mins. We asked for refill water and takes 10 mins after multiple request
raji b.
Food was great.... Burma superstar is better. Service was as expected . Tea leaf, samosa soup.
Nancy C.
So good! Never disappoints! Both service and food are great! Came here on a Sunday. There was a queue but we got lucky because we signed up on Yelp and was able to get in right away. Will be back!
Shahina Siddiqi
We really enjoyed our quick lunch at this place. Their menu is super, my husband changed his mind literally 10 times before he could decide what he would order, because everything sounded so delicious. IWe would love to go back there soon on our next visit to
The food was beyond excellent !!! The service moves fast but it's to accommodate all the weekday dinner people
Our recent visit to Mingalaba offered a mixed dining experience with both highs and lows. Starting with the appetizers, the vegetarian samusas impressed with their crispy texture and flavorful filling, perfectly complemented by the accompanying sauce. The house special noodle was good, have good coconut curry flavor, but small portion size and a lack of chicken. The mango lassi stood out as a highlight, delivering a smooth and refreshing taste. Conversely, the Burmese iced tea, while enjoyable, failed to leave a lasting impression, resembling standard Thai tea flavors without any unique twist. Moving on to the entrees, the pan-fried string beans with beef proved to be mediocre, with the beef lacking tenderness and the string beans overshadowing it in terms of flavor and enjoyment. Conversely, the pumpkin yellow chicken emerged as the standout dish of the night, boasting flavorful components, although the chunky texture could have been improved with smaller ingredient sizes. An unexpected mishap occurred with the rice order, as regular rice was substituted with coconut rice without any discernible coconut flavor. Despite the culinary ups and downs, service remained a highlight, with an attentive server enhancing the overall dining experience. As we dined on the outdoor patio, ambiance was standard, offering little to comment on. In summary, Mingalaba offers a varied dining experience with both hits and misses. While certain dishes shine, others fall short of expectations, making it a decent option for a meal but not necessarily a standout choice.
Came in on a Sunday evening. A bit of a wait but not too bad. Sign in on the iPad there (no waitlist ahead of time). The food came out very quickly and the service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was busy and the decor was very cultural! The star was the mango salad!! It was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. We almost didn't order it but were influenced the other Yelp reviewers hyping it up. The basil spicy pork was so good. Flavorful but not too spicy. The Burmese Style Vegetable Curry Deluxe flavor was more mild but had tons of lentils and vegetables. Mango lassi was sweet and refreshing!
We went to Mingalaba with our two kids! The service was rude and rushed. The server talked over us as we were ordering. The food was average. The experience was rushed and unpleasant. Would not recommend. We were barely there for 30min in middle of our meal and we got a cheque and while we all had food in our plates we were asked if we want to go boxes. We felt they were trying to chase us out even though this was early evening at 6pm!Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
The worst restaurent!! when I showed up with two 3 yrs, the waiter told me I'm not meeting the mini spend and forced us to order more. So that I can sit here.
It tastes better. my comfort food. Please don't try the fresh coconut as it is not the actual fresh coconut
I love Mingalaba. I have been dining at this restaurant since 2010. It's my "go to" place in downtown Burlingame. Whenever I have family or friends visiting out of town, I take them here because the food is delicious and the service is always warm and friendly. It's a cozy restaurant, but service is fast and outdoor dining is available. Precovid there's a line to get in. It's a popular place and you can put yourself on the waiting list. I like ordering the tea leaf salad, mango salad, curry dishes, noodle dishes, and desserts. Recently we ordered paratha- nice to share with the curry dipping sauce, Tea leaf salad- so fun to eat, tasty and crunchy, Burmese style curry lamb- flavorful and tender, House special noodle- first time having it, will definitely order again!, Okra prawns- amazing! If you haven't tried Mingalaba, you're in for a treat!
They are delicious! My favorite appetizer is Burmese Vegetarian Samuas. (Samosa) I have tried the lap pat dok and it tastes delicious! I suggest you mix it. The service was great with my small group of my relatives. The ambience is more traditional Burmese.
Oh so delicious! Go here. Now! Went with three friends for dinner the other night. Joined the waitlist and was seated almost immediately. Best seat in the house? Sure, why not! Lovely, fast and friendly service. It's a relatively small place - maybe 20ish tables altogether - and has both inside and outside seating. I like options. We each selected a dish and then entrusted one friend to do the rest of the ordering for us. She completely hit it out of the park! Tea Leaf Salad Avocado Spring Roll Basil Spicy Chicken Burmese Style Curry Chicken Pan Fried Green Beans with Prawns Chow Fun Coconut Rice Flowering jasmine tea Sake Sapporo J Lohr chardonnay I'm still dreaming of this meal, especially that Chow Fun and Green Beans with Prawns.
The service was poor and a very stern person waiting on us, communicating in short monosyllabic sounds. She just didn't seem to want to be there. The food was mediocre. This place is popular, but I do not know why ... a couple doors down is another Burmese restaurant that is much better. I returned for a 3rd visit, giving every chance to this place.
Restaurantji Recommends
My Husband and I have been Customers of Mingalaba for few years, we Love the Food and service they are always Friendly! Food always Fresh and Tasty! Highly recommended.
Good foods but service is questionable because they automatically charge 20% for party of 6 and received 10% service and seating is limited to 90 mins. We asked for refill water and takes 10 mins after multiple request
Food was great.... Burma superstar is better. Service was as expected . Tea leaf, samosa soup.
So good! Never disappoints! Both service and food are great! Came here on a Sunday. There was a queue but we got lucky because we signed up on Yelp and was able to get in right away. Will be back!
We really enjoyed our quick lunch at this place. Their menu is super, my husband changed his mind literally 10 times before he could decide what he would order, because everything sounded so delicious. IWe would love to go back there soon on our next visit to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5