Burma Road
617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
Burma Road Menu
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Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Whataburger
Double Meat Whataburger Jr.®
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 1g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 37g carbs, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 23g Protein
Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuit
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 12g), 730mg sodium, 31g carbs, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 8g Protein
Biscuit with Bacon
Nutritional Facts: 360 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 790mg sodium, 32g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Hash Brown Sticks
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 500mg sodium, 21g carbs, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken
Nutritional Facts: 290 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 770mg sodium, 12g carbs, 4g sugar, 6g fiber, 34g Protein
Taquito with Sausage, No Cheese
Nutritional Facts: 380 calories, 23g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 8g), 480mg sodium, 28g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 16g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
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Foods to Avoid at Whataburger for High Blood Pressure
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Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Whataburger
Whataburger Jr.®
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 580mg sodium, 37g carbs, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 14g Protein
Biscuit Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 400 calories, 24g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 680mg sodium, 32g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 12g Protein
Hash Brown Sticks
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 500mg sodium, 21g carbs, 0g sugar, 2g fiber, 2g Protein
French Fries
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 21g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 260mg sodium, 52g carbs, 1g sugar, 4g fiber, 5g Protein
Hot Lemon Pie
Nutritional Facts: 320 calories, 16g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 230mg sodium, 41g carbs, 12g sugar, 3g fiber, 4g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Whataburger
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Foods to Avoid at Whataburger for High Cholesterol
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Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Whataburger
Whatachick'n® Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 600 calories, 26g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 890mg sodium, 57g carbs, 11g sugar, 4g fiber, 33g Protein
Breakfast On A Bun®
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 15g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 910mg sodium, 34g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 18g Protein
Egg Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 740mg sodium, 34g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 15g Protein
Justaburger®
Nutritional Facts: 300 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 570mg sodium, 34g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein
Hot Apple Pie
Nutritional Facts: 270 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 260mg sodium, 34g carbs, 7g sugar, 2g fiber, 33g Protein
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 180mg sodium, 31g carbs, 18g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Double Meat Whataburger Jr.®
Nutritional Facts: 420 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 1g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 37g carbs, 6g sugar, 2g fiber, 23g Protein
Apple Slices
Nutritional Facts: 30 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 7g carbs, 5g sugar, 1g fiber, 0g Protein
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About Whataburger
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Healthy Food Options at Whataburger
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Address :
617 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 - Phone (301) 963-1429
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Sarah L.
A true gem! We went on a whim as we were visiting from out of town due to yelp reviews. Reco trying: Egg roll Green tea salad- so unique Pork and mango Really a great and non expensive way to try new foods!
(4)Christina S.
What a hidden gem! Want spicey? Got it. Want subtle? Got that? How about green papaya salad to start? Oh, yeah. Now we're talking! Need advice on what to order? The wait staff is friendly and helpful. Chinese or Indian or Burmese - you want, they've got it!
(5)Amber L.
The perfect trifecta of naughty goodness: Honey, sesame sauce and deep fried chicken chunks. I'm a chinese food- aholic. I know it's not organic nor particularly good for my body but I can't get enough. Everything in moderation right? Having said that, the honey sesame chicken and shrimp fried rice were incredibly delicious! Please consider Burma Road for your next chinese food take out night! Better than my old faithful ( China Jade ) by a long shot. The manager is so genuine and friendly. His attitude alone is enough for me to return again and again.
(5)Debbie P.
This was a hard review to write because: * The food and service were great * The sanitation was appalling Went there with family and sat a large table. We had dumplings, samosas, fried onion (yummy), and the lettuce wrap chicken. All were delicious and large portions for appetizers. We split the ginger salad which was very refreshing and crispy. Entrees were spicy pork with pickle mango, and two weekend-only dishes: coconut rice with goat, and Dan Bauk (rice and baked chicken with spiced onion, curry, and raisins). Every dish was flavorful, plentiful, and tasted freshly made. The service was attentive (constant refilling of water glasses and asking us how everything was). That would make it a 5-star review. But... One of our party went to the bathroom and a kitchen employee was in the bathroom at the same time. The employee did NOT wash his hands when he left the bathroom. As we were finishing the meal, one of the kids at our table noticed a piece of wood under the piece of furniture near our table. Being a little kid, he crouched down and pulled on it. It was a mouse trap... with a dead mouse in it!!!! So that makes it a 0-star review. I'm compromising on a 2-star review because good sanitation is essential, no matter how good the food is. Happy to say that none of us seem to have any ill effects from the meal. But how can this restaurant be open if there is a current mouse situation in the place? It grossed us out and we will not be back. Ever.
(2)Emma W.
Don't be afraid of the complex spice profile. Its a good experience! This little gem of a place is easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Their rice dishes are amazing. I haven't tried anything I didn't like. At first I was a little bit apprehensive about this dishes... would I like them? It was not typical for me.... but once you try one, you're hooked...
(5)Sophie M.
We have never been to the actual restaurant to eat but this is our new go to Chinese/ Asian fusion take out place. We have ordered from them three times now and mostly everything has been delicious so far. Some favorites are the honey chicken, shrimp Shumai, Singapore noodles and the samosas. Another great thing about this place is it is a very diverse restaurant with a vast menu. I have been disappointed in a Few dishes but it's not expensive so it's possible to try new foods and get the ones you know you like. Burma road is a really great find!
(4)Michael Z.
My favorite restaurant easily. The dishes I like the most is 1) Burmese salad; 2) Mongo pork; 3) Lamp marsala; 4) Ten item hot pot and 5) Beef okra.
(5)Evie S.
Great Burmese food and very generous portions. I particularly liked the Fried Yellow (Vatana) Bean and Bamboo Shoots and the sour leaf soup. I also got the Tofu with sour mustard greens which I liked but maybe wished for more sour mustard green flavor. The complimentary tea that came with the meal was very good, service was excellent and our waitress was very knowledgable about ingredients and understanding of vegetarian and plant-based diets.
(4)Allison L.
I came here on a snowy Sunday with my family, party of 6. The chef came out (friend of my dad) and suggested a lot of authentic Chinese food on menu and off menu. No reservation needed for lunch, it wasn't as packed. Maybe due to snow. The atmosphere is nicely done with Burmese decor and Chinese music. We got fish, seafood soup, roti canai, meat balls stew, eggplants in garlic sauce.
(5)Jenny L.
Thank you Charlie & Tia for catering my Dad's Memorial dinner yesterday! The Chicken with Mango was exquisite, beef with potato curry was perfect, and the Chinese Broccoli was perfectly done! Your Le Phet Tok is the best! All the guests enjoyed the dinner, and Burma Road was the perfect place to have chosen for this event! Jenny Mull Liu
(5)Sherry Z.
Wow, I can't believe I went all the way to Mandalay in Silver Spring for Burmese food before coming here. While there is a Chinese menu, I focused on the Burmese menu. Everything was very affordable and I was able to get a filling dinner (with abundant leftovers) for 2 pretty heavy eaters, for under $40. Appetizer : pickled tea salad and chickpea tofu salad. (about $7 each) The tea salad was not quite as good as Burma's tea leaf salad (the restaurant in DC that closed down), but it was definitely delicious and much less oily. If you put some of the oil from the hot sauce onto the salad, it gets spicy with a hint of smokey flavoring. The chickpea salad on the other hand was a bit disappointing. It was slightly sweet and the chickpea tofu was not quite as tender as it could have been. Soup : Indian lentil and sour leaf soup ($2 each) The Indian lentil was very Indian flavored. My Indian friend liked it, but I thought it was only ok. The sour leaf soup was very sour and very delicious. However, what was absolutely delicious was mixing the two soups together. It made the sour leaf soup slightly more filling and gave the lentil soup a delicious depth it was originally missing. Entree : Nam gyi thoke and tofu with sour mustard leaves (about $8.50 each) These two entrees were both delicious! The Nam gyi thoke had noodles that were large like udon, but chewy and slippery like jiangxi noodles. It was very spicy and included mostly a healthy serving of protein and dash of cabbage. I was also able to substitute fried tofu for the chicken in this dish to make it vegetarian friendly. The tofu with sour mustard was also delicious. It wasn't quite as spicy as the Nam gyi thoke, but equally delicious. The fried tofu was crunchy and perfectly flavored. The dish could have used some of the hot sauce. The only bad thing I have to say about the restaurant is that the portions were so big I didn't have room for dessert.
(5)Jessica L.
Tonight I was too tired to cook so decided to try Burma Road. I've never been here before but have seen it and smelled the air of the place many a time while shopping at the Goodwill near by. Tonight we gave it a try. Wow was I impressed! The chicken and broccoli was fresh and seasoned to perfection. The shrimp fried rice was filled with succulent shrimp done just right, not over cooked and chewy. The spring rolls were crisp on the outside and full of yummy veggies inside. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Prices very reasonable though I think spring rolls should be sold in pairs, not one for 1.50 although the spring rolls were so excellent I cant complain too hard about the high price. Will make Burma one of my faves. Good food. Good staff. Efficient kitchen. But cut me a break on only selling spring rolls by one.
(4)Jennifer M.
Don't EVER EVER EVER eat here! If I could give this no stars, I would. I ordered the shrimp and scallops with spicy ginger sauce along with two vegetable egg rolls for delivery. The egg rolls were cold and tasted like they had been fried in chemicals. The spicy shrimp and scallops were saturated in sesame seed oil. Furthermore, halfway through eating I found a large screw in my meal!!! I'm absolutely sick to my stomach!
(1)Gloria Q.
Delightfully interesting ! Good service and amazing food. We orders the pork dumpling which are homemade, the chicken roti pancake could have been a meal due to its beautiful textures and tAstes. For soups we ordered the lentil soup and egg drop soup. The lentil soup was a trip down memory lane for me. It was nourishing flavorful and filling. For entree we had a chicken masala... Amazing!! All for $ 24.00!!!!!!! U can't beat that!!
(5)Jazmin C.
This is my one of my favorite restaurants. I have been coming here since I was a little girl. They have a very authentic taste to all of their food and everything they have tastes amazing. The serrvers are fast and very friendly. Everytime we have guests from out of town we bring them here and they love it. I recommend their singapore rice noodles but everything they have is great.
(5)Rits M.
I think you have to choose wisely at this restaurant. The place itself looks like a diner and is clean. Doesn't have too much character. The service was attentive however. I had the Rangoon tea which is similar to boiled indian tea. I would recommend it if you like Thai tea with the orange leaves. We tried the plum wine as well but to me it tastes like sweet cough syrup. Not a fan. For food, the most unique dish was the pickled tea salad- you must try it when you go there. Super delish and perfect for a hot day. We also had the tom gun kyon which was good, the curry meatballs and the roti with the chicken curry. For dessert we had the falooda which was very authentic- definitely worth a try. Since we tried everything that was Burmese, I wouldn't be able to comment on the Chinese food.
(4)Bonnie A.
I have been here 3 times since Christmas and every time I seem to find at least one dish that is excellent. The waitress is always helpful in steering us to good choices and explains the ingredients. So far so good. I will keep coming here as it's been wonderful. Our only concerns are the extremely bright lighting. In December, we were told PEPCO -the local power company - swapped out their normal bulbs with brighter LEDs. Our next visit had similarly BRIGHT lights. This is not conducive to quiet and simple dining. It was more reminiscent of a bright cafeteria. They need to find a way to tone down the lights so it can be gentle. Good food, BRIGHT dinine experience.
(4)Vivian L.
Came here on a rainy weekday for dinner so the place was pretty empty. I had had a sudden craving for tea leaf salad, the kind that is life-changing from Burma Superstar in San Francisco. Yelp said there was a Burmese restaurant just two miles from my location, so I had to go...despite the rain. I ordered the Tea Leaf Salad, Mohinga, and Spicy Pork with Pickled Mango. Prices were reasonable, and here's my take on the dishes: 1. Tea Leaf Salad: not life changing, but still tasted pretty good. Love the taste of the picked tea leaves with the crunch of the fried garlic and peanuts. 2. Mohinga: supposedly a fish based noodle soup that's really popular in Burma. This is the first time I've ever had Mohinga so I wasn't sure how it was supposed to taste. I found the dish here really bland and underwhelming. Wouldn't order it again. 3. Spicy Pork with Pickled Mango: excellent flavor. I was expecting to find actual mango pieces in this dish, but it's just the sweetish flavor. Not exactly sure how to describe the taste, but was a unique blend of spices. Definitely recommend. Not the best, but curbs the cravings. I'll definitely be coming back to try some other dishes.
(3)Scott M.
We were a party of 5 for dinner. No reservation was needed even though we had one. The wait staff very friendly and attentive. they worked as a team, constantly checking on us. Waiter made some very good suggestions and he was right on the money. Everything we had was very good. Food came out fast and was hot and fresh. 5 of us w/desert was around $60 which is reasonable for dinner for 5. I might add there were no leftovers to bring home. We finished everything! II will be back. I wounder if they have a lunch buffet - Would be great to have the opportunity to try everything with out having to order it before i know what it is.
(5)Ashira M.
Wow. I wish I meant that in a good way but, uh, no. I (well, we) had to sit there and listen while one of the employees -- or quite likely the employer -- sat and YELLED on the phone at someone right out in the open for a good long time. How incredibly unpleasant. The food? Nothing to speak of, but how could I concentrate on it? I was too blown away by the voice-noise. One sense ended up drowning out the other.
(1)Chris H.
I had one bad experience in the past where I didn't get rice with my pickup order but my coworkers urged me not to write a review. I held off and waited, the 2nd time was much better. I got the pickled mango pork(?) it was alright, I thought it would be much more considering it was a popular dish. I got the spicy wontons though, and they were AMAZING. I can't explain how good it was. Would come back for the wontons alone.
(3)Ger P.
Went with a group of 9 people and so we had the chance to try a huge number of dishes. One of the group had preordered all the items so the staff had the chance to bring out the dishes in a smooth progression - it was like an assembly line of delicious food. The minced chicken wrapped in lettuce appetizer was great, as well as the mixed salad with nuts. ALL the main entries were excellent, seriously I don't have anything negative to say about anything. The hot pot chicken was especially delicious. Service was discrete and really attentive, with the staff really wanting us to be happy. The final reason for the 5 stars is that the prices were very reasonable considering how much we ordered. We will be back again for sure. I often don't bother to write reviews unless a place is exception (good or bad), and happily this was a great experience.
(5)Tiffany L.
It's been hard for my husband and I to find quality food in Gaithersburg as we visited the area. Burma Road offered great food and pleasant staff. I highly recommend the beef and okra. The lemongrass fish filet was also very tasty. As our third dish we tried the mixed vegetable Burmese style which is more like a vegetable soup that is slightly tomato-y. It was decent and a good opportunity to try a new type of food. If I'm ever back in the area, I would come back again.
(4)Alex S.
My friend and I had wanted to try this place for a while, but one thing that worried me was that this place would just be too Chinese-styled and not authentic Burmese. Though I wouldn't be able to judge authentic Burmese food in the first place... Decor is nice. The place was comfortable and clean, and most of the customers at the time were Chinese. I was glad that the menu split up the Chinese and the Burmese dishes. Also, our server was very helpful; but I'm not sure how much that had to do us speaking Chinese with her. She was really nice and checked on us, but I think they need to play some diner dash or something... since we had to wait around a lot (food and water-refills were quick though!). + Pickled Tea Leaf Salad (GO FOR IT.) - This was pretty good. I liked the peanuts and the crunch (I think from some sort of roasted pea?). The flavor was good, and the "pickle" wasn't overpowering. + Roti with Chicken Curry Dipping Sauce (DON'T BOTHER.) - This is cheap, but I wouldn't get it next time. It's a SINGLE roti. And the roti looked just like the kind you get in packages from Asian supermarkets. The curry wasn't that great. Kinda bland, with potatoes and the occasional chunk of chicken. + Nan Gyi Thoke (GO FOR IT.) - These were thick rice noodles (not in soup) with a spicy / lime base. Kinda just reminded me of Thai food. This was pretty good, and had pieces of chicken in it, but it wasn't that particularly novel or exciting. One of those dishes that's pretty good but you forget how it tastes. The noodles themselves were interesting: as thick and round as udon, but rice instead of wheat. It came with a bowl of soup on the side, which was basically the broth from cooking dumplings with scallions. + Spicy Pork with Pickled Mango (GO FOR IT.) - This was good. Reminded me of mango chutney, and it wasn't spicy at all. It was pork belly, and I'm glad that most of the pieces were lean meat and not fatty. Though my friend had a piece with a bone in it (didn't know pork bellies had bones). This came with a bowl of rice. + Falooda (GET IT.) - Falooda is an ice cream / milk / rose syrup concoction that has a lot of other funsies like vermicelli, basil seeds, and nuts. This was really good, though the large chunks of ice kinda bothered me. I had only had Falooda once before, from the freezer at a grocery store, so I was excited to try fresh Falooda. Next time, I hope to get the pork shoulder (pork picnic), which looked really big and really yummy, and maybe mohinga (Burmese classic) or Mr. M's noodles. Also, several of their lamb dishes are actually goat. I didn't try theirs, but if you've never had goat, it's tougher in texture than lamb. Only the spicy pork came with rice, so we asked for another bowl of rice. And then we got charged for it. It was only $1.50, but we were surprised. I literally chuckled to myself when our single roti came out, and when our single bowl of rice came out. There were clearly two people, and at any Chinese restaurant, for a cuisine where food is always shared family-style, this would not be considered presentable at all. In any case, I don't think I would ever go to Burma Road specifically for their Chinese food. No separate Chinese menu, food presentation seemingly incongruous with Chinese food culture - there are so many other options for Chinese in MoCo. But for Burmese, not as many restaurants available. And the food was good. And I got my falooda. And I might be back. So 4 stars.
(4)Tom C.
The food here is usually pretty solid. I like the Three Cup Chicken and the Roti. I will definitely be going back. It loses points on how casual the staff was. Granted, it was a week night but they seemed to be just lounging around, talking (loudly) on their cell phones. I've had good service here before, and I've had less than good. It varies greatly. The food here is not as Burmese as I would've thought. 90% of the menu seems like typical Americanized Chinese food. The previous owner (when the place was called Peking Eastern House) had some amazing dishes that just aren't on the menu before. He's long since retired.
(3)Samantha L.
I ordered takeout via LivingSocial for lunch today. I ordered egg drop soup, beef with lemongrass, and shrimp lo mein. The egg drop soup had mold in it. The beef with lemongrass was light in terms of flavor and not how other restaurants make it. The shrimp lo mein was good but on the oily side.
(2)Michelle D.
I am a big fan of Burmese food and I was expecting it to be up to par with Mandalay in Silver Spring. I read through some of the reviews, and thought I'd give it a try. I tried the ginger salad, and I enjoyed the crunchy cabbage, and the sesame was quite nice. I did think that the ginger was too overwhelming and that the pieces should have been fiely mined. I dont really enjoy biting into a huge piece of ginger. Id give it 2 stars. I also got the Beef with lemongrass, and though it was very hearty, it looked like dog food. It could have used some veg and some spice. 1 star. Overall, my experiene was not all that great, and if I go back, I would probably try their Chinese food. Disappointing for a place that should specialize in Burmese. The man who helped me carry-out was very friendly - so for that, I give Burma Road 2 Stars.
(2)Lillian C.
The roti pancake is really delicious- I thought the bean dip was much more delicious than the chicken. They have a relatively delicious lentil / bean soup as well. I had the shrimp with sour mustard- as mentioned in another review, it wasn't much more than slightly Burmese style Chinese food. I've never been to Burma so who am I to judge, but it was very American-Chinese style food. I grew up eating sour mustard and such so I know what all types of funky things you can do with it, this was not one of them. The shrimp is overdone and there is too much celery and jalapenos (neither of which I know are native to Burma. ) I honestly wish there was more sour mustard in this dish. And their drinks are not worth getting- I ordered a tequila sunrise and I pretty much got grenadine and tequila topped off with a bit of canned(?) OJ.
(3)Joel S.
We started with two appetizers that we shared: pickled tea leaves salad and ginger salad. They were both heavenly. Just for these two, the visit was a success. For the main dish, I had the spicy pork with pickled man ago, which was go. Roy had goat curry, which he liked. Neomi ordered the special rice with lamb,which she did not like particularly. For dessert, we tried three types of Burmese sweet plates. I ordered. Neomi and Roy ordered the Shweji and
(4)Rachel W.
This is the best restaurant in Gaithersburg / Rockville area. They are lot of vegetarian options and the taste has always been consistently good.
(5)Katie T.
Fantastic food every time we go. Great beef and chicken dishes. Good eggrolls. Not good spring rolls but everything else is good. The only reason I give it four stars instead of five is because service tends to be pretty slow. But the food and the nice atmosphere is worth it.
(4)Enid C.
This place has so much potential, but it is so easy to miss. Which I am actually okay with, as long as it stays in business so I can smugly keep this secret to myself. Three things that will keep you coming back: - Sliced beef and tendon: one of my favorite Chinese cold dishes. I've had it many places, and this is very, very good. - Spicy pork with pickled mango: I'll be honest, I have no idea what Burmese cuisine is supposed to taste like, but if this is indicative of the food in this country, then I really really like Burmese food. - Pork shoulder: One of the best things you will ever eat. This is not an overstatement. Order it as soon as you sit down (you can order the rest later) because it might take a while to cook. It is very rare that you will find pork so tender with such a succulent flavor. Yum yum yum!
(4)Henry M.
Wow! Excitement leading to satisfaction. Separate Chinese and Burmese kitchens in one restaurant. This is the best food we've had out in North of Shady Grove in Montgomery County. The menu has Chinese dishes on the left side of each page, and Burmese on the right..We stuck with the Burmese this evening. The Green Tea Salad appetizer was very tasty, but quite hot. The Rangoon Night Market Noodle was good, but be sure to add the pickled vegetable that come with it to the bowl. The sour leaves side dish was sour, but it had deep flavors that made me want more. The lamb with potato curry sauce was tender, with rich, not creamy or oily, flavors. The rice pudding dessert was good, but I can't say that I was thrilled, as I would have preferred more savory food, I was full, and I don't have much of a sweet tooth, anyhow. Very nice staff. Comfortable decor. We'll be back.
(4)Mukur H.
I was so excited for my meal here, that I was left disappointed. I don't know if it was because this was my getting off the project, last meal with what seemed like the entire team that made it so appealing or if it was the variety of cuisine served here. I started with the samosa salad and moved to Nan Gyi Thoke for the meal. The samosa salad was pretty good, but not at all what I expected. With samosa, you get a crisp bite, it was all soggy. Few scattered peppers made it spicy. Nan Gyi Thoke, on the other hand, might have been too authentic. At first sight, well more like smell which hit me first, i was scared. Truthfully, I had a few bites and could not eat any more. It was kind of like fermented fish sauce... This came with a good chicken broth to savor. One of my coworker ordered the same dish, but actually ate it. After repeatedly asking him if he enjoyed it, he told me, "it was food." Over all, I think most of the unadventurous team members had a pretty good meal. Listening to everyones' experience, its a solid 3, good but not great.
(3)Tochi K.
Keep on driving, take another turn, and don't stop here! The food was ok at best, the place wasn't horrible but it left me with a bit of an eek factor, and service was laughable. I had their Sour Leaf Soup: it was a bit too salty (think I am all set with sodium now for the rest of the week!) and tasted re-hydrated. The Spicy Pork with Pickle Mango was ok, not really spicy, and it didn't dazzle. Unfortunately, I also ordered the Lamb Kang Pao. My husband and I nibbled on it and the left-overs (3/4 of the plate) weren't even worth taking home; I've had worse, but it really just tasted lick bad Chinese food. They were out of 5 of their 6 house wines! The place has nice art but, other than that, I thought it needed a some extra cleaning, a whole lot of buffing, and just a little fresh air. Unfortunately, I also visited their bathroom. Service was pretty bad! We went on a Thursday night and it seemed like there were only 3 people running the entire place: the very busy and curt waitress that spoke fast and didn't have time for you; a guy that seemed to do a little bit of everything; and probably the cook. Be prepared to wait, and have one main plate came right after you take just one bite of your starter while your dinner guest waits, and waits, and waits for theirs. I wish there was time and space to list all the other examples of the bad and unbelievable service the waitress provided! Luckily, we went on a LivingSocial coupon. We underspent the coupon's value and attempted to leave a 21% tip: it was 2 days before Christmas, we felt bad for the clearly unhappy and over-worked staff, and had a feeling that the place wouldn't be around much longer. The feeling quickly left when the waitress told us that the coupon couldn't be used towards tax (fine) and then suggested we leave more money for her tip--even though we underspent enough to cover the tax and some change, and had put down a generous tip that would have easily covered the tax and still left her with an undeserved good tip! Maybe that is why the place was pretty empty!
(1)Andrew K.
Food was decent but nothing really stood out. I started off with the roti pancake with curry chicken sauce. The roti was really buttery and the sauce wasn't as thick and flavorful as the malaysian version but it was still good. The squid salad was pretty good with alot of squid in the salad. I also liked the lamb with potato in curry sauce but the curry isn't as flavorful as the indian version but again, it wasn't bad. The spicy pork with pickled mango was so so. I didn't like the pickled mango which was very strong but the pork was ok. Service was pretty good and the restaurant is spacious, clean and looks better inside than outside which looks like a prison with no windows. I think the food is average so not sure if I would come back.
(3)Virginia X.
I have gluten allergies so can only eat GF foods. i was so happy when i found out that they could cook crispy beef with my GF soy sauce! i haven't had crispy beef in so long because of my allergies so i keep coming back also for the crispy onions fried in corn flour, and ginger and mango salad. the staff are also very nice and attentive. i have been going there for years now because of some food which can be made GF. they know my allergies so are very careful about what they put on my table. just thinking about it makes me hungry!
(5)Eli H.
I had the Mr. M noodles and the Spicy Pork with Pickled Mango. I also tried the Pickled Tea Leaf Salad. They were all pretty decent. Of the three, I would recommend the Spicy Pork and the salad. The noodles were a bit bland. I give it three stars for the overall blandness of the food. Who knows, I might just not like Burmese food.
(3)Mimi M.
Today is my birthday so I was able to use that as an excuse to get my husband to drive out to G'burg from Alexandria, Va. He wanted to go to Myanmar since it's so much closer, but I really wanted to try Burma Road as my boss (who lives in Rockville) had recommended it. Although the evening started off a little rough (the Chinese waitress we had was a little brusque but she eventually won us over) but when the first of our appetizers (the traditional tea leaf salad) came, I was happy to know that the drive was worth it. All the dishes we had were tasty (except I wasn't crazy about the chicken & potato curry - it had a Chinese spice in it that I didn't care for) and pretty authentic. Wish I'd read the reviews before I went because i would've liked to have tried Mr. M's noodles and the Mandalay pae kyaw. Besides the tea leaf salad, we ordered the chickpea tofu salad, the shrimp and fried greens (delish!) for apps then for our entrees, we ordered chicken & potato curry, Pazun Hin (prawn curry) and Pork and black beans (pork was so tender) and for dessert, the falooda. Burma Road is now my 2nd favorite Burmese restaurant in the area. Myanmar in Falls Church is still hands down the best Burmese restaurant in the area. Decor isn't great but you're not going there to eat your surroundings, although sprucing up the place might help attract customers. I'd definitely go back.
(4)Laura G.
I might be tempted to do some illegal things for the Ginger Salad and Pickle Tea Leaf Salad here. I can't often say that I can be satisfied on salads alone, but these two menu items have filled cravings that can't be filled anywhere else. The flavors in these salads are so unique... honestly, I didn't even know if I liked the flavors when I first tasted them because they were so different than anything I've ever tasted, but now I feel as though I've been missing out my whole life on these flavor combinations... almost as if I were MEANT to have been eating these things all my life. I also recommend the Pork with Mango Sauce that others have been raving about. It's faintly Indian in flavor, and I LOVE Indian, so it was a huge winner in my book. The owners are nice people I've met on more than one occasion. This counts a lot, because if the owners are mean or inhospitable the food can be great but hard to swallow. Know what I mean? Not exactly Burmese fare, but the Crispy Beef is also excellent. I haven't tried much else, which is maybe why my experience is different than some other low-star-reviewers on here, but I would like to suggest that if you go to Burma Road, don't get "standard" Asian fare, as this is a place you should go for the specialties of the house. I once heard a wise person say, "You don't go to an Italian restaurant for sushi." Similarly, you don't go to a Burmese restaueant for Chinese food.
(5)Raul I.
This was an awesome restaurant. Excellent service, waitress was nice and explained the details about the food and food tasted excellent. Short, simple and very very good. Enough said.
(5)Cynthia L.
I'm always so unsure of places that are so quiet, but seeing as how this was on a Monday night, I gave it a chance. We ordered: - Pickled Tea Leaf Salad (Pickled tea-leaf served with sesame seeds, fried garlic and roasted peanuts)...I know what you're thinking (pickled tea-leaf?? gross), but it was surprisingly delicious, crunchy, and not super sour. - Pork Soup Dumplings: Dumpling skin & soup were done well but the meat inside had too much and was dry...definitely not their specialty. - Stir-Fried Shrimp: Stir-fried with garlic, onion, and hot peppers, these large butterflied shrimp came out hot and crunchy, by far the best any Chinese restaurant has done in the area. - Stir Fried Beef w/ Okra: They said this was one of their specialties so we had to give it a try. I don't know how Okra is supposed to taste (I've always imagined it as a Southern thing & Not added to a Chinese dish), but it was tasty, crispy on the outside, and kind of juicy-gooey on the inside. I think we were kind of full by the time this came so it wasn't at the top of my list. Overall, the place is big, spacious, and clean. The waitress was very courteous and friendly although I had to laugh at the fact that she wore white socks and slippers. I'll def come back to try other dishes.
(4)Matt M.
A stunningly delicious take on Burmese food. Would recommend to all diners.
(5)John And Mindy S.
The food here is great! We have now had it twice. The Lamb curry is really really good. It is like a mix between Indian and Chinese food, but when you ask them to make a extra spicy they are happy to comply. The samosa was very good! its not your traditional samosa, it has a kind Chinese egg roll breading but its good, and you get about 6 triangle pieces. It also comes with a nice and spicy pepper sauce to dip them in. I highly recommend giving them a try! you wont regret it.
(5)Kristopher B.
I went here for lunch just the other day. I was looking for some good chinese food, and I had seen this place mentioned in a Washingtonian Magazine Cheap Eats article. This is by far the best place for chinese food in Montgomery County. I've tried a few other places, and none stand up to Burma Road. There's nothing too fancy about the place. The dining room is clean and casual. They have a full bar. The people who work there are very friendly. They even have a TV at the bar, so you could watch a football game if you did so choose. As great as the service, atmosphere, and environment is; the food is even better. I ordered the pickled tea leaf salad, a roti pancake with curry chicken, and spicy pork with pickled mango, plus an order of dumplings. The pickled tea leaf salad is a must try for anyone who likes peanuts. This is a very exotic and flavorful salad. The roti pancake was very good. It was this round flaky dough thing, and then they supplied you with the curry chicken dipping sauce on the side. There wasn't much spice to this dish. It was pretty good for a $3.95 appetizer. The dumplings were fantastic and cooked to perfection. Dumplings have always been one of my most favorite chinese dishes, and the people at Burma Road did an excellent job. The spicy pork with pickled mango was very hearty. It tasted almost like a stew. There wasn't much spice to it. The flavor was very unique. Seeing mango in the title of the dish may lead you to believe that it is a sweet dish, but it is not. The pork really consumes the fruitiness of the mango and a very Thai - like flavoring which is just delicious. I give Burma Road 5 stars. + Innovative and Unique Menu Choices + Great Service + Online ordering + Great Prices + Good food quality and portion size.
(5)Joshua S.
Five stars due to two factors. 1) It is called "Burma Road" for a reason. If you get Chinese and don't like it that is on you. The Burmese food is fantastic, especially the Curry Meatballs and Rangoon Market Noodles. Their best dish is their rice that is only available on weekends and holidays (marked as such on the menu). The chicken in said rice is particularly outstanding. 2) Their delivery ordering process is smooth and quick, a paramount matter when dealing with the Asian restaurant universe. Look, it isn't a first date spot, but taking first dates out for spicy fare is a tenuous prospect regardless. Stick to Burmese and you will be pleased.
(5)Katie M.
This is the most fresh, best tasting chinese/burmese food I've ever had. I always get the Singapore style rice noodles, roti with vatana bean, and chicken and/or beef with potato curry. The portions are huge, prices fair, and delivery fast. I've also had the spring rolls and steamed dumplings and they were good as well. My go-to place!
(5)Michael W.
Just ok. The food is not great and the place is not great either. Maybe I am not educated enough in Burmese food to judge, but comparing to the Chinese and Taiwanese places I am used to go here in Rockville, this restaurant is definitely lagging behind the competition. Unless you are really feeingl like eating Burmese style Chinese food, I would not waste my time going to this place. A&J and Bob's Noodles (for instance) are much better in all aspects. Even the "low profile" China Taste (which is a pretty simple "no frills" Chinese restaurant) has much yummier food for less money.
(2)Susan W.
This restaurant is perfect. It's right off 355 but easy to miss. Unfortunately, this has caused the ownership to be handed off from one to another because they just can't get enough customers to recognize the place. The food is phenomenal! This Burmese (or I suppose Myanmar, now) restaurant far surpassed my expectations. I have an deep love for spicy, Asian foods and this definitely hit the spot. I have had fish dishes, pickled mango and pork, various soups and salads. I suggest speaking with the wonderful servers and they will be more than happy to suggest the perfect journey for your taste buds. Step outside after eating here and the location will be a shock. If you didn't rate this restaurant with 4 stars, you haven't eaten enough here.
(5)Sue H.
I'm living in the outskirts of DC for a couple months, and we're trying to explore some new suburban venues that were too far out for us previously. Picked this due to washingtonian placement in cheap eats. Didn't float our boats. Even spicy dishes were bland. This really is the kind of place I want to like. Small biz. Nice folks. Maybe I'm just not into burmese food. It just left us hanging. We had plenty of leftovers, which we left.
(2)Devi J.
The best flavors and I am still thinking about that tea leaf salad. We went here by chance and it ended up being DELICIOUS. We ordered vegetarian items from the Burmese menu choices and everything was great. The flavors in the food were phenomenal and the ingredients great. Our server did a very good job making sure we got what we wanted and brought everything out timed perfectly so we never had to wait or have everything at once. Our waitress made sure that all of our items were without fish sauce and egg and we didn't even have to really ask her to do that. The prices were good too. Our bill was around $31-34 (can't remember exactly) for 2 appetizers, 2 main dishes, and 1 side. We ordered the tea leaf salad and it had a salty lemony taste with great texture and crunch. I think it was my favorite dish. We also had a tofu appetizer that I think wasn't tofu, but blended chickpeas (according to our waitress and it did taste more like that too) molded in to patties and fried. It was exactly as she described it, a bit simple in taste, but it went great with the other items that were heavier in flavor. We ordered the Burmese mixed vegetables that was actually a lentil soup with good sized vegetable chunks. Very filling and yummy. Our last dish was a thick rice noodle dish that they switched the chicken out for tofu for us. It was great also. We ordered a side dish of bittergourd and the waitress warned us on the bitterness. The gravy was great but the gourd was a bit too bitter for me because I'm not used to it prepared that way. But that was more on me because I just wanted to try it anyway. Overall a great experience and I'm sure I will be back.
(5)Paul S.
I was psyched when Burma Road moved in just down the road from me a few years ago. They had a strong opening and I enjoyed nearly all their dishes. It really reminded me of my mom's cooking and she's really good. I even held family functions there. The owner is very friendly and helpful. But the customers had dwindled and I noticed the quality and taste wasn't the same. I think they were skimping on the dried shrimp in some of their dishes. I started ordering their Chinese food which is actually quite good. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago. I got my usuals--chick pea tofu salad, ginger salad, pazun hin (shrimp curry), and fish curry. Everything was spot on perfect. They were better than I remember them. My faith is restored in Burma Road and I hope they keep it up. Now go eat there so they don't close!
(4)A M.
This place is great. The food and service were both excellent! Started with the Roti pancake with chicken curry then had the pork with pickled mango and the shrimp and scallops in spicy garlic sauce, all very good. Very friendly staff!
(5)Esther O.
3 1/2 stars... It's nice to have Burmese food so close by! I wish I had realized before that it existed. That being said, I was surprised to find some traditional dishes (like ginger salad) on the menu, but not to find the proliferation of noodle and vegetarian dishes that I'm used to at other Burmese places. Everyone was friendly, but don't try to make any special requests as communication is a bit challenging. Even my simple request to bring out my meal of an appetizer and a salad at the same time as my friend's entree was not observed. No big deal, but I'm just sayin. My two things didn't even come together with each other! :) The ginger salad was excellent (what are those crunchy things that are always in ginger salad? I love them.) with great flavors. The donut fritters were incredibly boring and bland, with a weird dipping sauce. My friend ordered the pork with bean sauce which looked *awesome*, and he said he really enjoyed it. Lunch dishes are $6 or 7 which is a great deal around here. We both said we would definitely go back!
(3)Sanswer B.
I just got a simple carry out order of combo fried rice and looooved it! Tasted like a comfort food to me which was sorely needed at the time. Can't wait to go back and be more adventurous! Super nice staff, quick service, good food. Too bad the location is not great - set back from road, dark building, doesn't face out to 355 which might help attract customers.
(4)Paul L.
Excellent Burmese food for a good price he two of us started with tea leaf salad and ginger salad as well ads squid salad. we have had the first two elsewhere in the DC area as well as San Francisco nad here it was as good or better then elsewhere, Squid salad was also great. The quantities were sufficient that we were close to full, but we could not help exploring the menu further. we tried both the Spicy Pork Belly and the Mr M Noodle, both good. There is much more to try on the menu and we will be back. There is much Chinese food on the menu as well -- in fact, this evening there was a local Chinese school heaving a party at the restaurant. we did not try any of the Chinese.
(4)Irene F.
I just ate the Ginger Salad (interesting- but not something I'd order again), Nan Gyi Thoke noodles (unique and tasty- like nothing I have ever eaten before- will order again in the future), Spicy Pork w/ Pickle Mango (this was the highlight of the meal- craveworthy), Lamb with Potato curry (boring- and the meat was tough), and Roti pancake (greasy and heavy). I would say that overall it was a pleasant meal. The one annoying thing was when our table of 4 received one small bowl of rice for all of those dishes. I asked for more rice- and the waitress said- "Ok only one more". Seriously?? Is rice a hot commodity now or something?? Ridiculous. On a positive note, all that food only cost $42.
(3)Rachel K.
BE AWARE: 1) Yelp's posted opening hours for this establishment are incorrect. Not sure how to fix. 2) Even if you get there while they are open, "closing time" does not mean "kitchen is closed, please finish your meal and pay and leave," it means "get the hell out." This is contrary to every other restaurant I have ever been to. We arrived with what I thought was plenty of time and were told we could either get takeout or "eat really fast." No thanks.
(3)joe w.
The tea leaf salad is recommended. The Burmese portion of the menu (e.g. Rangoon noodle dish) is recommended more so than the Chinese portion of the menu. If you like hot spicy peanut flavors, this restaurant is for you. If you have any nut alelrgies, this restaurant is probably not. The best thing about this restaurant is the relevant novelty of its Burmese flavors.
(3)Matt L.
Great restaurant, hidden gem in the DC area. Everytime I've been in here over the last 3 or 4 years it's never that busy so I'm always worried they're gonna shut down. More people need to eat here! Order the Burmese food not the Chinese food!!! I've talked to the owner and he said he just put Chinese food on the menu for people who aren't familiar/comfortable with eating Burmese food, that's why the Chinese food isn't that great. If you want good Chinese food go to a Chinese restaurant (try New Fortune which is about 500 feet down the road). Try the pickled pork w/ mango, tea leaf salad, etc. Pretty much all the Burmese dishes on the menu are excellent.
(5)Reggie N.
This is one of my favorite places in Rockville. It's quiet, fast and friendly. If you haven't tried Burmese food, it's a cross between Indian and Chinese (great if you have friends or coworkers who only like either). Actually, you'll find both Indian and Chinese staple items there (chicken curry, hunan chicken) as well as many unique Burmese dishes. It's a great place to take people with a variety of tastes. NOTE- Burmese food is not spicy like Indian or Thai. You have to tell them to make it extra-extra spicy for an "indian effect". Ask for the red chilli sauce (not the regular burmese hot peppers which are dry and less spicy) to make stuff extra hot. The menu is amazing. So many different things to try. Especially the appetizers. My favorite is the roti pancake--it's a fluffy big Indian roti bread with a small bowl of chicken curry to dip in. A great app for about $3 bucks. They have amazing salads. A few are pretty spicy too. Try the samosa salad--my coworker's fav. Their entrees are great. Everything tastes fresh. I love the curry meatballs as well as the fried rice. The only problem is the food tends to be a little dry. TIP: ask for some sauce that comes with the Tofu Kyaw--it goes great on everything! Lots of stuff for vegetarians too. Get the tofu kyaw (pronounced "jow"--I think) appetizers and rice with chickpeas. Also try the lentil soup--even if you're a meat eater! They have some good lunch specials starting at $5. Most of the entrees have a lunch size at $6. Great value! The west lake soup (for 2) is also great. It's kinda like an egg drop soup with beef. Very filling. The service is as good as it gets for a mom and pop's type business. The ladies that work there are super-nice and helpful. They sometimes screw up orders (like everywhere) but try their best to fix it. It's rare to see such friendliness these days. The place is usually empty (but occasionally a couple big parties come in). So, the service is pretty fast. By the way, I'd recommend this place for large groups. You'll get a big round table with the spinning inner circle to share all the great dishes. It's a little hard to find...right by the GoodWill store ). The outside of the building is pretty crappy--it used to be an old chinese restaurant. (That's probably why the restaurant is always so empty--too bad. I really hope their business picks up.) The restaurant's interior is pretty nice. Modern and clean. They even have a nice bar area (beer and wine only--for now at least). The restaurant is huge by the way. I think it could easily seat 200 people. UPDATE: I added a star after having their spicy lamb curry. Wow! Amazing! Better than at Indian restaurants. Try it if you like spicy food...or ask for extra spicy if you're brave enough. I really hope the best for Burma Road. Spread the word!
(5)Nicole L.
I finally made it to Burma Road after it's opened for few months. The restaurant is located in the same complex as the Goodwill in Gaithersburg. It's very spacious and nicely decorated. The waitress was very nice and helpful with the options on the menu. I tried the lima bean curry, mango salad for appetizers they were delicious!! Although I was expecting the mango salad to be more acidic but it was real creamy like a coleslaw. For entree I ordered the Mohinga it's a fish-based broth with thick rice noodles and hard boiled eggs. I thought it was ok - the broth was a little bland. I also tried the meatball curry and the sweet and sour pork which were all good. It's great to have the Burmese restaurant in the area to add the variety! Will definitely go there again!
(4)Dianna V.
The place is decent. I went in after spending a weekend in NY and visiting my usual spot, Joe's Shanghai for the scrumptious soup dumplings. I went into Burma not w/high expectations and I'm glad. It's a dumpling lacking the savory broth. The skin is too thick. Now, I am comparing this to Joe's so the standards are high. It was a disappointment. That being said, the pork curry w/pickled mango was full of flavor and I also enjoyed the Green Tea Leaf Salad. I'll just reserve my soup dumplings fix for my visits to NYC.
(2)Derryk A.
Fiancee and I been wanting to try Burmese food for a while but every time we opt for Thai or Chinese or even Filipino. So this time fiancee reminded me to drive that way and not the other way. Oh yes I almost forgot. So here we are on the Road to Burma just like the movie. The restaurant is named after the Burmese road that was built between China and Burma during the late 1930's as a supply route for the war effort against the Japanese. This road united the 2 countries in a few unique ways, but in this case the food Influences that stem from necessity or survival and that's the reason why they have both Burmese and Chinese food to honor the memories of those who had to struggle all those many years ago. I met and spoke to the owner Charlie and he explained the Asian pairing. Nice guy Charlie, both he and his wife are very committed to their cuisine and what it stands for. Now me being new to Burma and all, I figure it would be more comparable to Thai food and in many ways it is. Mustard seeds, lemon grass, curry, ginger and so on. So I ordered the Talapia with lemon grass and fiancee had the spicy pork with pickle mango after we both had the fried shrimp appetizer very spicy it was. We were pleased. The pork was more than satisfying and the pickled mango sauce not overly spicy at all. Compare to real Thai food this was quite mild I don't know if that's standard with Burmese but either way we both liked it. We love highly spiced food however, not every time we need to have the taste buds knocked out of mouths on spices. The talapia was find but with a slight pungent after taste from the lemon grass mixture that I'm not quite use to. The Rangoon tea is nothing really to write home about just weaken red tea with lots of milk. Overall a nice dinning experience in a nice little place, oh they even have a separate area for private parties towards the back. One of which was going on right behind us some sort of family gathering young and old gathered. We felt the other parties good cheer along with a certain sense of commitment to others from a different time and that made this road to Burma even more welcoming and hopefully traveled most often.
(4)choad x.
Wow, one of the few restaurants I'd come back to again in DC. The tea leaf salad was almost as good as Burma Star in San Francisco. I'd go back just for that. Got the coconut rice and Lamb curry. Pretty impressive given the number of over priced/underwhelming restaurants in the DC area Oh and you can drop off your charity clothes for the year at the Goodwill next door... Make sure you hide your GPS from the shelter guys working the store..
(4)Kendrick H.
It's a little bit of a trek to Gaithersburg, but if you find yourself in the area, Burma Road is a nice place to stop in for dinner. There aren't too many Burmese places in the area, so it makes it doubly appealing to me. On the menu, Burma Road offers both Burmese dishes as well as other pan-Asian dishes. Although it's not clearly differentiated with a heading on the top of the page, it's pretty clear one side of the page is the Burmese cuisine and the other side has the items one would find at most other Chinese restaurants. I'll also give Burma Road some major plus points for offering a decent selection of vegetarian dishes as well. (I am technically pescetarian.) The tendency to over-order is hard to resist. So many interesting choices I wanted to try, but the portions were quite generous. A few of the dishes I tried: Baya Kyaw (lentis), Tofu Kyaw, Tilapia Curry, Mixed Vegetable Curry. Definitely plenty of options for those who eat meat as well. Overall dining experience was nice too. The restaurant is divided into two parts: a small bar area with a flat screen TV and a larger dining area with booths and tables. The decor is clean and simple, but bright and warm. Service was friendly and very helpful, especially in describing and recommending the Burmese dishes. I'm looking forward to heading back at some point to try out more of the menu.
(4)Tim R.
Had the mango beef, lemongrass chicken, curry chicken, black bean sauce fish, squid, and something else I can't remember. I liked the mango beef the best. For me they seem to have mostly chinese dishes and I was hoping to see more unfamiliar food. In general it was good. Service was good.
(3)William L.
Burma Road is one of the few Burmese restaurants that I know about in the Washington DC metro area. It's only the second one that I've been to (Mandalay in Silver Spring is the first). I had a Sunday lunch at Burma Road and liked it enough to consider going back again. The menu is split between Burmese items and Chinese items, so this restaurant isn't straight Burmese. I believe the ownership is ethnically Chinese but from Myanmar. When I was there, the wait staff was all Chinese. My dining companions and I tried both Burmese and Chinese items. Among Burmese items, we had the pickled tea leaf salad. It was interesting with the tartness of the pickled tea leaves coupled with nutty flavor. Another Burmese dish we tried was a shrimp in a tomato-based sauce. From what I remember, it was done well, but the shrimp itself could have been better. Good firm, sweet shrimp would've made the dish wonderful. Yet another Burmese dish was a stir-fried pork in a thick sauce that was also tasty. The Chinese items I had were Szechuan items. The fish in spicy bean-paste based sauce was good with tender white fish in a reddish sauce that had enough kick without making me sweat like a pig or drink water like a man who has just found an oasis in the Sahara. That was the one dish that stands out in my mind. I also had sauteed snow pea leaves. They were good, but anybody can make that well provided that the greens are high quality. The dining room is painted in a creamy green color which makes for a calming feel. The restaurant had some business when I was there, but it was not crowded. The room was reasonably quiet, and that made for a pleasant lunch. Service was good, especially since our waitress is Chinese like us. She recommended dishes off the menu and was very friendly. I look forward to visiting Burma Road again. Certainly, the menu has much more for me to explore.
(4)Jeff T.
Good food, supposedly very authentic yet not quite as flavorful as Mandalay.
(3)Alan G.
Very average. Don't go for anything but the Burmese and indonesian dishes. Decor lame.
(3)Melvin B.
This is a pretty little restaurant in Gaithersburg. We really liked the decor and atomosphere. The food was pretty good (spicy, boldly flavored), and we had a coupon for 10% off, which made it even better- not sure if those are commonly offered, though. The size of the entrees wasn't huge, though. The service was friendly and overall good. We were excited to find Burmese food here in MD.
(3)Ivy S.
My husband and I live about 10 minutes from this restaurant and had passed it everyday without giving it a second glance until I had a coupon for it. Since then, we make up excuses to go there (generally we bring a family or friend there to hook them on the Picked Tea Leaf salad). It's generally a quiet restaurant and we've had good service from the wait staff. The prices can't be beat and even if we don't like something we try, it doesn't hurt the wallet too bad. We weren't a fan of the minced beef dish (forget the name but it reminded us of fish food), but quite like the Rangoon Night Market Noodle which my husband orders every time we go. We're pretty full after salad, appetizers and soup but you feel compelled to order more with the enormous menu so we tend to bring quite a few leftovers home. As it is, we never spend more than $40 there, including tip and (non-alcoholic) drinks.
(4)anon r.
i'm a regular for pickled green tea leaf salad in particular. nice ppl. donate to goodwill.
(4)Sean l.
The food and service was good. I loved the tea leaf salad. I strongly recommend it. I got the spicy pork with pickled mango and it was amazing. I also got a fat noodle dish, but I was not especially fond of it. It had a lot of fish sauce in it and I think that they put it on top just before serving. I like fish sauce but only when cooked. For an appetizer I got samosas. They were very good too. The service was okay but you must be patient, communication may be difficult. I would definitely go back and take a friend.
(4)Eddie D.
Our first trip to Burma Road finds it to be quite interesting. Since this is the first time we tried Burmese food, we found it to fall some where between Chinese and Indian cooking. Looking over the menu we noticed is not entirely Burmese food, one side of the menu was Burmese and the other was Chinese. Both contain some very interesting dishes. We ordered their Burmese weekend only special Coconut Rice with Lamb and the Dan Bauk, which is basmati rice with chicken. The Coconut rice served with lamb in a thick dark sauce, I was expecting it to be spicy because it looks like an Indian lamb curry dish, but it wasn't, but quite tasty. The Dan Bauk came with two pieces of bake chicken that felled off their bone. Quite good, but again it was not spicy compare to other Indian biryani dish. We also got a Singapore noodle which was pretty typical. Their price was very reasonable and the portion was comparable to the price. What I found very interesting were the condiments that came with the meal. There was something looks like grind up bacon bits, but it tasted like dried salty fish and some other ingredients. There was also something resembles a plum chutney. And last, the meal came with a Sour Leave Soup, not sure what it is, but I like it. Will I go back? Absolutely! Love to explore the different dishes they offered and the overall dinning room experience, because we only got a carry-out this time.
(4)Hank P.
3 Cup Chicken...is all I have to say...DELISH!! Even though this is a Chinese dish and I would rather stick to the Burmese dishes, I HAVE to order this among other dishes. The ginger salad is fabulous. Ambiance is OK..sort of typical. Wait staff is very nice.
(5)Winston S.
I went to burma road yesterday and can't really say anything outstanding about the place. It's pretty far out, the food was really bland (i tried the traditional burmese dishes not the chinese ones), the prices were average (about 10 bucks a dish unless u order the hot pot), and the decor was average. Waitress was friendly, but messed up the check then in chinese demanded more tip? isn't 15% enough? All in all, quality of food was average to slightly below, taste wise I couldn't tell there was any taste or flavor to it, the appetizer I ordered was the roti with chicken curry. I'm not sure if things are freshly made, this looks like the frozen malaysian paratha you can buy in grocery stores and heat up on the store. I wouldn't really recommend the place and definitely nothing to go out of your way to try.
(2)Andrew W.
I have had several good experiences with Burmese food in D.C. so was looking forward to trying out this relatively new restaurant closer to home. My wife and I went on Friday evening and the relatively few cars parked outside served as a warning, but we decided to check it out anyway. First let me say that the service was superb. The entire staff was very friendly and attentive from when we walked in until we left. We were hungry, so we ordered a couple of appetizers, chicken curry with pancake, and bitter melon. The latter really was bitter, and the former was okay, but we were not sure how one was supposed to eat it. For the main dishes we ordered the beef with lemon grass and a chicken and noodle dish that was advertised as spicy, but was rather bland. The beef and lemon grass tasted like beef stew (without the vegetables) and a sprig of lemon grass on the side. Overall, both dishes were very bland, and we were regretting not going for Vietnamese or Thai. We left with half our food in takeout containers, which I'm not sure we'll ever finish. This is one place we will not return to, which is sad because the serving staff does try to please, but the kitchen just doesn't measure up.
(2)Alex W.
I love this place. Get the pickled tea leaf salad (there's something yummy and crunchy in there); the curry meatballs (fresh ground, great flavor); and any of the whole fish dishes. You'll be happy.
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