If you're looking for a new cuisine to try, I would highly suggest Burmese. Mingalaba Restaurant in Burlingame serves up some tasty grub. Think Chinese-Thai fusion. The two times Tobasco and I went, we ordered the Shan Noodles because they were THAT GOOD. The rice noodles are served in a spicy tomato sauce with chicken, peanuts, cilantro, chili flakes, sesame seeds and pickled radish. The dish arrives pre-mixed, and the server explains each ingredient and mixes it for you. I'm assuming it's in case you're allergic or dislike any of the ingredients. In addition to this dish, we've ordered the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce and the Burmese Style Pan Fried String Beans. The Eggplant is pretty self-explanatory, and the string beans were quite interesting. You can ordered said beans with either dried shrimp or vegetarian tofu. If you just say fried string beans, they'll automatically give you the dried shrimp, which actually adds an interesting kick to the dish. And give the coconut rice a try. It's divine.
Mingalaba Restaurant
1213 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
