If you missed watching Anthony Bourdain visiting Burma, you still can watch it on CNN website. It is episode 1, Myanmar.
Anthony Bourdain is eating Burmese or Myanmar Food
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
Fried Boiled Eggs, Soba Noodle Salad and Rainbow Salad with Shrimps
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 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 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.
Burma Cafe is in the news
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.
St. Francis Square Renovation
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
Tags: burma cafeBurma Cafe is now Left-Handed Friendly!
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!
Tags: burma cafe, left handedChristmas in Burma Cafe
Burma Cafe is decking out for Christmas. I want to share a few photos for those who have not seen the interior of Burma Cafe. You can have a party here for up to 80 people to enjoy Burmese food.
Tags: burma cafeMonpetok – Sweet Rice and Coconut Pyramids – Great Burmese Dessert
- Monpetok Burmese Dessert Sweet Rice and Coconut Pyramids
We just add Monpetok, a dessert that is popular in Burma. As a matter of fact, some Burmese has not had or seen them for a while. When I showed a Monpetok to a Burmese family stopping by to inquire about it, I saw their eyes lit up and I heard them said, “Yes!!!”. They acted as if they had found their long lost friend. Monpetok is made with sweet rice and tapioca. With proper kneading, it possesses what some call, “QQ Texture”. The filling is made with coconut and sugar which are caramarized to add an addicted flavor to the dessert. Banana leaf is used both to impart a banana flavor and to wrap the dessert for steaming til it done. Besides, it is a natural compostable wrapping. You can enjoy them as dessert in Burma Cafe or buy them in 50′s or 100′s for family and friends to enjoy.
Grape Leaf Salad – California version of Tea Leaf Salad
Grape Leaf Salad
Our chef has just created a California version of Tea Leaf Salad. It is made with California grape leaves with raw sunflower seeds, almond slices, raw shredded cabbage, tomatoes, dried shrimp powder, fried garlic and split pea. Please come try this. You may find it surprisingly tasty. It is simply called Grape Leaf Salad and only available in Burma Cafe for now.
Tags: burma cafe, burmese food, burmese restaurant, Grape Leaf Salad, Tea Leaf SaladAung San Suu Kyi, The Lady
Aung San Suu Kyi is one special lady from Burma. She was born in Rangoon, Burma on June 16, 1945. Her father was the commander of Burmese Independence Army. She lived and studied in a number of different countries. In 1960, she was in New Dehli, India for high school while her mom was Burmese ambassador to India. In 1964, she was in London where she got a BA degree in philosophy. In 1969, she was in New York studying for a graduate degree before she became Assistant Secretary to United Nation Secretary General, U Thant, who was also from Burma. In 1972, she was in Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan working as a research officer for Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her work in Burma. A movie called, “The Lady”, was made based on her life story and is to be released later this year. Aung San Suu Kyi, The Lady!!
Tags: Bhutan, Burma, Burmese Independence Army, India, New Dehli, Nobel Peace Prize
