Burma Cafe Blog http://burma-cafe.com/blog About Burmese Foods and Burmese People Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:17:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.10 Valentine’s Day Menu http://burma-cafe.com/blog/valentines-day-menu/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/valentines-day-menu/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:17:01 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=245  

This will be the only menu available for dinner Friday, February 14th 2014. $55 per couple.

Valentine's Day Menu

]]> http://burma-cafe.com/blog/valentines-day-menu/feed/ 0 Spicy Sriracha Chicken http://burma-cafe.com/blog/spicy-sriracha-chicken/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/spicy-sriracha-chicken/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:34:12 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=237 Eating Sriracha hot sauce can boost metabolism to melt belly fat according to Dr. Oz.  We can’t say for sure it does but for the spicy food lovers, this will be a treat.

Stir-fried chicken with pineapples and a spicy sauce
made with Sriracha Hot Sauce

Spicy Sriracha Chicken

Spicy Sriracha Chicken

]]> http://burma-cafe.com/blog/spicy-sriracha-chicken/feed/ 0 Bun Thay Kauswer (Spicy Curry Chicken Noodle) http://burma-cafe.com/blog/bun-thay-kauswer-spicy-curry-chicken-noodle/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/bun-thay-kauswer-spicy-curry-chicken-noodle/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:16:51 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=231 This month specials has two spicy dishes.  One of them is Bun Thay Kauswer  (Spicy Curry Chicken Noodle).   It is the spiciest Burmese noodle dish we have.  Spicy kick comes from our spicy brand of Masala, cumin and corianda.

Bun Thay Kauswer

Bun Thay Kauswer

 

 

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Egg and Ginger Salad
Our Ginger Salad always plays second fiddle to Tea Leaf Salad which is rightfully first. But then, it could also because of the strong taste of ginger that takes time to enjoy. Therefore, we add scrambled egg to Ginger Salad to tone down the ginger and add another layer of texture to the salad.

Bun Tay Kauswer (Spicy Noodle)
Some diners requested something spicy. Bun Tay Kauswer is one of spicy noodle dishes from Burma. We tried it and had sweat running down from our heads.

Mango Fish
We always serve Mango Chicken. Recently, we learned that fish pairs well with mango and also with tomato. So, why not. Mango Fish with tomatoes.

]]> http://burma-cafe.com/blog/augsept-specials/feed/ 0 Anthony Bourdain is still eating Burmese food http://burma-cafe.com/blog/anthony-bourdain-is-still-eating-burmese-food/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/anthony-bourdain-is-still-eating-burmese-food/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:21:58 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=222 If you missed watching Anthony Bourdain visiting Burma, you still can watch it on CNN website. It is episode 1, Myanmar.

]]> http://burma-cafe.com/blog/anthony-bourdain-is-still-eating-burmese-food/feed/ 0 Anthony Bourdain is eating Burmese or Myanmar Food http://burma-cafe.com/blog/anthony-bourdain-is-eating-burmese-or-myanmar-food/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/anthony-bourdain-is-eating-burmese-or-myanmar-food/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:50:48 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=214 Burmese food is going to be in the news for the first time in a major way. CNN is going to show Anthony Bourdain visiting Rangoon and Bagan of Burma tomorrow, April 14 at 6pm Pacific Time. He traveled all over Myanmar eating all kinds of Burmese foods. Don’t miss it since there is going to be incredible scenery and great food that you may have tried in Burmese restaurants like us or others in San Francisco Bay Area. The following is the link to CNN about the show.

http://www.cnn.com/video/shows/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown#?SR=SearchCNN_Anthony_Bourdain_Myanmar

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Fried Boiled Egg

Do you know boiled egg is one of the best for deep frying especially without batter?  Yes, it is.  Boiling makes the eggs impenetrable to oil.  Frying makes it a tad crispy outside.  The result: A contrast of soft, smooth interior to yummily rough exterior.  Bet that you have never had eggs like these.

 

Soba Noodle Salad

Soba Vegetarian Noodle Salad

Substitutes yellow noodle from our noodle salad with Soba.  Makes Soba sexier.  Makes our noodle salad even more nutritious and more fiber.

 

Rainbow Salad with Shrimp

Rainbow Salad with Shrimps

Rainbow Salad usually is a vegetarian dish.  That was how one of the Burmese lady street vendor had always served in Rangoon, Burma until she decided to surprise me.  She asked if I wanted to add shrimps out of the blue.  I said, “Huh?” and with hesitation, “Sure, I try it”.  To my surprise, my favorite Rainbow Salad showed me another side that I had not known.  Thought that you might want to try too.

]]> http://burma-cafe.com/blog/fried-boiled-eggs-soba-noodle-salad-and-rainbow-salad-with-shrimps/feed/ 0 Burma Cafe is in the news http://burma-cafe.com/blog/burma-cafe-synapse/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/burma-cafe-synapse/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:17:27 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=185 Great News!!!

Synapse, the UCSF student newspaper, has just published a wonderful article about Burma Cafe. It is a great pleasure to read what you all have probably known all along. You will find the article at the following link. Please share it with your family and friends.

http://synapse.ucsf.edu/articles/2013/04/10/burma-café-daly-city

Thank you, Akshay Govind, for your kind words.

]]> http://burma-cafe.com/blog/burma-cafe-synapse/feed/ 0 St. Francis Square Renovation http://burma-cafe.com/blog/st-francis-square-renovation/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/st-francis-square-renovation/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:58:36 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=171 Saint Francis Square has started a plaza renovation that will continue for at least 1 week. Parking is limited at this time but please note that the restaurant is open during its regular business hours. That’s 11-2pm and 5-9pm on weekdays and 11-9pm on weekends. Thank you for your patience and we appreciate your business.

In other news, the restaurant will be closed on Friday May 4, 2012 from 5-10pm for a private event. We will be open for lunch from 11am-2pm as usual. If you are interested in holding a private event at Burma Cafe, please call us at 650-992-6363. We will be happy to accommodate any parties of up to 80 people!

Alan the Elephant

]]> http://burma-cafe.com/blog/st-francis-square-renovation/feed/ 0 Burma Cafe is now Left-Handed Friendly! http://burma-cafe.com/blog/burma-cafe-is-for-lefties/ http://burma-cafe.com/blog/burma-cafe-is-for-lefties/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:26:32 +0000 http://burma-cafe.com/blog/?p=168 Are you a south paw? Are you tired of food and utensils that are made for the average right-handed person? Burma Cafe will make sure you’re not LEFT behind! We now offer left-handed plates, forks and even food! For only an additional $2 per dish, we will make any curry, noodle dish or salad easy for lefties to enjoy. No longer will you stumble around in front of your hot date with clumsy hand-switching.

Just come into Burma Cafe and ask for a left-handed salad. Food is more delicious when it’s easier!

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