Mingalaba Restaurant

Loved their Burmese coconut chicken soup! Service was great, waiters were really nice and attentive. Ambience was nice and cozy. A room for improvement would be to add a small portion (half bowl?) of white rice with any curry, with option to change to other type of rice or bread for additional cost.

I travel to the Burlingame/Redwood City area about once a month so I like to try different places to eat. This was one of my favorites. Service was great and very knowledgeable. My server answered all my questions and made great recommendations based on my feedback. (I like spicy 🔥). I ordered the Vegetarian Samusas, Curry Chicken with coconut rice, and Pork Basil stir fry. It was all awesome & I have plenty for my lunch tomorrow. The parking is a bit tough, but it is on downtown Burlingame. But there are parking lots around with signs directing you.

Delicious and unique vegetarian food! My only gripe is the quantity compared to the cost. For around $20 per dish, I expected a more generous quantity for entrees.

We enjoyed our time here. There was a brief waiting time but they were very quick. Singapore noodles n chicken curry were delicious. Overall good food.

Mingalaba is a solid spot for Burmese food. I visited with a friend and overall, we had a good experience. The dishes were flavorful and well-prepared — definitely captured the essence of Burmese cuisine. We ordered three dishes along with a bowl of rice for each of us. While everything tasted great, the portion sizes felt a bit lacking. For two people, the amount of food wasn’t quite enough, even with three different dishes. We left still a bit hungry. That said, everything else was great. The service was attentive, and the waitstaff were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was casual but welcoming. If the portion sizes were just a bit more generous, this would easily be a top pick. Still, worth visiting for the taste and overall experience.