Welcome to Burma Choice
At Burma Choice, a vibrant gem nestled in San Jose, CA, the culinary journey celebrates the rich tapestry of Burmese cuisine. Founded by passionate women, this restaurant melds flavors from Thai, Indian, and Chinese traditions, offering a unique dining experience characterized by its diverse noodle and seafood dishes. Signature offerings, such as the renowned tea leaf salad and crispy palata with curry dip, capture the essence of Burmese flavors. With a commitment to inclusivity, Burma Choice features vegetarian options and a welcoming atmosphere for all. As reviewers note, the attentive service and authentic dishes make each visit a delightful experience.
- 864 Blossom Hill Rd Unit A San Jose, CA 95123 United States Hotline: (408) 440-4482
Welcome to Burma Choice, a vibrant gem nestled at 864 Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose, California. This enchanting eatery specializes in authentic Burmese cuisine, with a particular focus on mouthwatering noodles and delectable seafood dishes. The moment you step through the ADA-compliant entrance, you are greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere that seamlessly blends casual elegance with a trendy vibe.
Burma Choice goes beyond just serving delightful dishes; it embraces inclusivity, offering a variety of vegetarian options, catering services, and even dog-friendly outdoor seating. This place is perfect for both intimate dinners and lively group gatherings. Whether you prefer a cozy booth or heated outdoor seating, Burma Choice accommodates every preference.
Let's dive into the culinary highlights! As you browse the extensive menu, you will find a range of flavorful small bites, salads, and soups, each crafted to reflect the rich culinary heritage of Burma. The small bites section showcases tantalizing options like:
- Samosas: Fried golden parcels filled with curried potatoes, peas, and carrots, served with a special sauce. ($13.99)
- Palata with Dip: Fluffy multi-layered roti bread accompanied by coconut chicken curry or a vegetarian curry. ($14.99)
- Shan Tofu: Crispy outer layer with a silken center, served with tangy sauce. ($12.99)
For salad aficionados, the menu presents unique choices like the Tea Leaf Salad, a beautiful compilation of crunchy textures and earthy flavors, and the colorful Rainbow Salad, which features 22 distinct ingredients tossed with a tamarind sauce dressing. These salads are perfect for those seeking something fresh and innovative.
Not to be missed are the signature soups that embody the essence of Burmese comfort food. The Coconut Noodle Soup and Fish Chowder Noodle Soup both celebrate the rich flavors of their ingredients, enveloping you in a culinary hug with each spoonful. These heartwarming bowls are ideal for sharing or for a solo indulgence on a rainy day.
As you conclude your dining experience, don’t forget to savor a sweet treat or a refreshing beer from their carefully curated beverage selection. Expect a casual and laid-back atmosphere, where friendly service is a highlight, making every visit a pleasant adventure.
In summary, Burma Choice is not just a restaurant; it’s a culinary exploration of Burmese flavors that offers something for everyone. With its attentive service, a diverse menu, and a welcoming environment, your taste buds are in for an unforgettable journey. Whether you're a die-hard food lover or merely curious, this is the place to experience the essence of Burmese cuisine!
Plan your visit today at Burma Choice! For reservations or takeout, call (408) 440-4482 and immerse yourself in a dining experience that you won’t forget.

Had a fabulous dinner. We had samosas, orange beef, salad, noodles, everything was fabulous. Dinner was exceptionally affordable, and service was excellent. There's ample parking and there is inside and outside dining.

Took my mom here to eat, and the food was so good! I especially enjoyed their butter noodles with chicken, and their service was impeccable! The restaurant is also very clean and spacious, with outdoor seating as well. Beware, it can get quite busy, but I would definitely be back!!

Nice food! Got the Fiery Swai and the mango tofu and the coconut swai(not shown). Coconut swai and mango tofu were a bit on the sweet side for me but fiery swai was tasty and had a good kick! Food came out quick and service was exceptional.

This place threw me for a loop lol how do they serve halal meat but also serve pork but also have a bar?! I decided to have an open mind and try it out. My mom only eats halal meat so I really wanted her to try a new spot but she was hesitant. I called beforehand to confirm their meat was halal and asked our waiter as well. We were blown away by the food and the customer service. The food: The sesame beef is an absolute must-try. We order it every single time--it's perfectly crunchy, flavorful, and just amazing. Another standout is the salt and pepper chicken, which we often get as a appetizer, the fish sauce paired along is amazing. My mom doesn't like it, so more for me! We like to mix things up with their salads and are still exploring to find our favorite. So far, the noodle salad is a strong contender, but we also enjoy the classic Burmese fermented tea leaf salad, which is a great choice if you're craving something authentic and refreshing. The service is always solid, too! Even though they're consistently packed, the staff makes sure we get everything we need without a hitch. If you're looking for bold, delicious flavors and a lively atmosphere, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Food was served really fast, like less than 10mins of ordering. The dishes can be more flavorful and less oily. Wouldn't recommend the dessert - it's oily and did not have enough jackfruit/ flavor. Ambience is good but the seats are too close by, with little or no privacy. Wanted to try something authentic and popular. Server recommended black pepper chicken but it wasn't unique. Have definitely had better Burmese food in other locations.

They should rename themselves to Prime, if they're believers in the USDA scale. Burma Choice is a understated little spot on Blossom Hill and Santa Teresa which I've been recommended twice by friends and family. Considering that tonight's plan A fell through, I gladly agreed to stop here tonight for an early dinner. The signage isn't well-lit, so if you're showing up after sunset, look for this place between TLeaf Teapresso and Pizza My Heat. We got there early in the evening, so we were seated immediately without a reservation. I deferred to my friends mostly, aside from suggesting that I would like an order from the noodle menu. Our orders came out surprisingly quickly, perhaps because it wasn't busy yet. Tea Leaf Salad ($17.99), a vegan dish, is a stunner. I couldn't tell you what made it so good, but it was savory and had a lot of fun crispy elements. The dressing is great and balanced, and since the server tossed it tableside, all the ingredients were evenly dispersed. Palata ($13.99) with Vegetarian Curry Dip, which I believe is vegan too, is a small but satisfying appetizer. The flatbread is sturdy enough, and the dip is not heavy and feels like it tends toward the Indian sphere of curries. Sesame Tofu ($16.99), an inexplicable third vegan dish, was also worth my time. The tofu was fried to a crisp that lasted the entirety of the meal, but it was still pretty soft inside. The sweet and tangy sauce and the sesame seeds meant that it was basically the vegan equivalent of a sesame chicken, but that texture was so good. Nan Gyi Thoke ($16.99), another dish which was mixed tableside, ended up being the only meat-containing item which I had tonight. It had some similarities to the Thai dish khao soi in that there was a coconut curry sauce and some crispy elements, but the curry here was just a sauce rather than a soup, the crispy item was wonton strips, and the hard boiled egg and likely the pea powder really changed the game. The chicken was tender and tasty too. Come to Burma Choice if you like food, period. Do expect that you may have smaller portions here than at other restaurants, so you might consider trying to order a second round later. I ended up doing a second light dinner later, which didn't bother me at all.

A good spot for Burmese flavors, and our meal there was enjoyable overall. We ordered the palata with chicken curry dip, crispy pork belly, garlic noodles, and tea leaf salad. The palata--a flaky, buttery roti--was excellent, and it paired perfectly with the rich curry dip. It was so good we ended up ordering a second round. The crispy pork belly was another standout: flavorful, crispy on the outside, yet juicy on the inside, with a decent portion size. It went well with both noodles and rice. The tea leaf salad was interesting and had a unique flavor profile (earthy and slightly bitter), adding a nice variety to the meal. The garlic noodles, however, were a bit underwhelming on their own; they lacked flavor but tasted better when paired with the pork belly. We'd definitely come back to try some of the other dishes.

The Powers that Tea Located at the former Masa Ramen Bar (home of the Masa Ramen Challenge as seen on Man vs Food [S8:E19**]), Burma Choice has been serving up one of the more underrepresented restaurant cuisines: Burmese. Burmese food is a Fusion of mostly Thai with some Indian and Chinese thrown in for food measure. Burma Choice is one of only a small handful of restaurants that do this, but it should be noted, they do it very well. The Good: *Friendly service *Dog-friendly outdoor dining *Large shared private lot *Service was friendly and attentive *Local beers on draught, as well as a full bar. *Palata app is a must-order! The crispy, flaky palata was sensational. Imagine a croissant smashed into a flat bread. Yeah. It's that good. *Carissa loved her Pumpkin Stew w/ chicken, as it was a well-balanced soup/stew with good pumpkin flavor that had a subtle sweetness to go with the earthiness. *My current obsession, after reading about it on a local subreddit, is Burmese Tea Leaf Salad. This was only my second time consuming one but it was even better than my first time. Earthy, crunchy, and filled with tons of legumes and other goodies. Please note this is a vegan dish, but I highly-recommend going to the dark side and asking for some complimentary Crushed Dried Shrimp to sprinkle on top of the salad to give it an even bigger umami punch. The Meh: *Jackfruit Bananas dessert was just OK. I felt like all I could taste was the bananas In the filling and not enough jackfruit for my liking. And the ice cream was a boring vanilla. If they really wanted to pump it up, make the filling all banana and the ice cream jackfruit flavored. The Ugly: *Why is it when you're in a mostly empty restaurant they always feel the need to seat people literally right next to you? -_- Kinda like that guy that always parks their car right next to you in a 95% empty lot. Like wtf? Conclusion: Fantastic Burmese food with great service and a nice location. Highly recommended. **I'm actually somewhere in that episode. Hmmm...