Chef Burma
Chef Burma is a Burmese restaurant and cocktail bar on 16th Street in Midtown Sacramento. The kitchen makes tea leaf salad, mohinga, and Burmese curries with chicken, beef, lamb, and seafood, and the cocktail list includes the Irrawaddy Sunset and the Mandalay Twilight. The menus below are from photos taken in June 2025.
Menu updated
Menu
Dinner
Added June 5, 2025 · From menu photos
Dietary labels are as stated by the restaurant. Ask staff about allergies.
Appetizer
VG indicates Vegan or Vegan Available. GF indicates Gluten Free. GFA indicates Gluten Free Available.
- Samusa 12.5 Curried potatoes, onion, green bean, carrot, mint, jalapenos served with house vegetarian sauce (VG)
- Platha & Coconut Chicken Curry Dip 12.95 Handmade multi-layered bread served with coconut Chicken curry
- Platha & Vegetable Curry Dip 12.5 Handmade multi-layered bread served with vegetable curry for dipping
- Lettuce Wrap 12.5 Choice of Tofu, Chicken (+1) or Shrimps (+2), ginger, garlic, carrot, green bean, water chestnut, mushroom, hoisin sauce, and sesame seeds (VG, GFA)
- Fried Chicken Wings 12.5 Chicken wings, in house spicy lemon and fish sauce Honey Fried
- Salt & Pepper Calamari or Chicken or Swai 13 Crispy fried Calamari or Swai or Chicken strips seasoned with salt and pepper served with house fish sauce
- Fried Tofu 11.95 Crispy fried tofu, tossed with salt & pepper with house vegetarian sauce (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Fried Burmese Yellow Tofu 11.95 Yellow bean powder Tofu, served with house vegetarian sauce (VG, GF) Gluten-free
Salad
- Tea Leaf Salad 16.95 Lettuce or Cabbage Fermented tea leaf, peanut, fried garlic, tomato, sunflower seeds, fried yellow chickpea, jalapenos (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Samusas Salad (VG)
- Mango Salad 16.5 Lettuce, cabbage, red onion, fried onion, fried garlic, cilantro, cucumber, yellow pea powder, pickled mangoes dressing (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Ginger Salad 16.5 Lettuce, cabbage, fried garlic, peanut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, yellow pea, yellow pea powder, Jalapenos, cilantro, lemon, pickled ginger (VG, GF) Gluten-free
Soup
- Samusas Soup 16 Vegetarian soup made with samusas, tamarind powder, mint, jalapenos, spices, potato and falafels, topped with cabbage, onions (VG)
- Mohinga 16.5 Traditional fish soup made with onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, paprika, rice powder, yellow bean powder topped with egg, cilantro, and fried yellow pea. (GFA)
- Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup 16.5 Burmese coconut noodle soup made with chicken, onions, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, topped with egg, cilantro, red onion and fried wonton (GFA)
Noodle
- Nan Gyi Thok 17.5 Burmese rice (or egg) noodles, Chicken coconut curry sauce, fish sauce, egg, yellow pea powder, red onion, cilantro and fried wonton (GFA)
- Garlic Noodles 16.5 Flat egg noodles, garlic, green onion, cucumber, choice of BBQ pork or tofu (GFA)
- Wok Stirred Spicy Noodles 17.5 (Tofu, Chicken +1 or Shrimp +2) egg (or rice) noodles, cabbage, onion, red bell pepper, green onion, bean sprout & egg. (VG, GFA)
- Burmese Style Pad Thai 17.5 (Tofu, Chicken +1 or Shrimps +2) flat rice noodle, onion, bell peppers, bean sprout, green onion, egg cooked with sweet and tangy sauce. Topped with peanut and cabbage (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Chef Burma Noodle Salad 17.5 (Tofu, Chicken +1 or Shrimp +2) warm egg (or rice) noodle tossed with potato, fried garlic, fried onion, red onion, yellow bean powder, cucumber, cilantro, bean sprout, fried wonton, house chili sauce. (VG, GF) Gluten-free
Vegetable
- Burmese Mix Vegetables Curry 16.5 Burmese curry with tamarind powder, tomatoes, okra, eggplant, yellow beans, carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage, string bean, opo, jalapenos and tofu (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Dry Curry Veggies 16.5 Tofu, okra, Tomato, carrot, string beans, cabbage, potato, okra, opo, garlic, onion, turmeric powder, lemongrass, blue ginger coconut milk (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Pumpkin Curry with Vegetables 16.5 Squash, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, onion, cabbage, carrot, broccoli and tofu (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Burmese Eggplant Curry 16.5 Eggplant, garlic, onion, tomato, tamarind powder, turmeric power, ginger. (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Eggplant with Garlic Sauce 16.5 Eggplant, ginger, garlic, basil, vinegar and soy sauce cooked in chili sauce (VG, GFA)
- Fiery Tofu with Vegetables 16.5 Tofu, string bean, bell peppers, basil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, five spice sauce (VG, GFA)
- Fried String Beans 16.5 String bean, garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce (VG, GFA)
- Lemongrass Tofu 16.5 Tofu, snap peas, red bell pepper, basil, chili sauce, garlic, soy sauce, lemongrass (VG, GFA)
- Mango Tofu 16.5 Tofu, mango, onion, basil, chili sauce, garlic, ginger, mango puree sauce, broccoli (VG, GFA)
- Blackpepper Tofu 16.5 Tofu, onion, celery, green and red bell pepper, carrot, garlic, black pepper spice and black bean sauce. (VG)
- Garlic Broccoli 16.5 Broccoli tossed in a wok with garlic, topped with fried garlic (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Lemon and Paprika Veggies 16.5 Tofu, string beans, okra, carrot, opo, tomato, onion, carrot, cilantro, mint, jalapenos, kebat masala spice, turmeric, tamarind powder (VG, GF) Gluten-free
Pork
- Burmese Pork Curry with Potatoes 19 Pork and dice of potatoes cooked with Burmese curry and pickled mango (GF) Gluten-free
- Lemongrass Pork 19 Slices of pork with chili, garlic, soy sauce, snap peas, red bell pepper, lemongrass, fish sauce and basil. (GFA)
- Garlic Pork 19 Slices of pork with chili, garlic, chili, soy sauce and fish sauce (GFA)
Chicken
- Burmese Chicken Curry Potatoes 19 Chicken and potatoes cooked in Burmese curry sauce (GF) Gluten-free
- Burmese Dry Curry Chicken 19 (GF) Gluten-free
- Butter Corn Fried Chicken 19 Chicken drumsticks, tossed in sweet corn, butter and five spices
- Crispy Chicken with Broccoli 19 Battered Chicken meat, sweet and tangy sauce with garlic, ginger, chili broccoli
- Pumpkin Chicken Curry 19 Squash, chicken, carrot, cabbage, onion, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, turmeric (GF) Gluten-free
- Burmese Chicken Biryani 20.5 Chicken leg (Add Shrimp +4) stewed with garlic, onion, ginger served with biryani rice, topped with cilantro, raisins and cashews. (GF) Gluten-free
- Mint Chicken 19 Chicken Breast, fresh mint leaves, garlic, ginger, cilantro, jalapeños and soy sauce (GFA)
- Lemongrass Chicken 19 Chicken, chili, garlic, soy sauce, snap peas, red bell pepper, lemongrass, fish sauce, basil (GFA)
- Sesame Chicken 19 Battered chicken tossed with a sweet & tangy sauce, sesame seeds, orange slices
- Mango Chicken 19 Chicken mango, onion, basil, chili sauce, garlic, ginger, mango sauce, topped with broccoli (GFA)
- Fiery Tofu with Chicken 19 Chicken, Tofu, string bean, bell peppers, basil, garlic, soy sauce, five spice (GFA)
- Blackpepper Chicken 19 Chicken, onion, celery, green & red bell pepper, carrot, garlic, black pepper, black bean sauce. (GFA)
Beef
- Burmese Beef Curry with Potatoes 20.5 Stewed beef cubes and potatoes cooked with Burmese curry (GF) Gluten-free
- Dry Curry Beef 20.5 String beans, red bell pepper, okra, turmeric, blue ginger, onion, lemongrass, coconut milk (GF) Gluten-free
- Basil Chili Beef 20.5
- Fiery Tofu with Beef 20.5 (GFA)
- Sesame Beef 20.5 Battered beef tossed with a sweet & tangy sauce, sesame seeds. orange slices
- Blackpepper Beef 20.5 Beef, onion, celery, green and red bell pepper, carrot, garlic, black pepper, black bean sauce. (GFA)
- Lemon and Paprika Beef 20.5 Beef, tomato, onion, cilantro, mint, jalapeno, kebat masala spice, turmeric, tamarind powder (GF) Gluten-free
Lamb
- Burmese Lamb Curry with Potatoes 21.95 Stewed lamb cubes and potatoes cooked with Burmese curry (GF) Gluten-free
- Dry Curry Lamb 21.95 String beans, red bell pepper, okra, turmeric, blue ginger, onion, lemongrass, coconut milk (GF) Gluten-free
- Basil Chili Lamb 21.95 Lamb, ginger, garlic, onion, basil, jalapenos, chili flakes, cumin, mustard seeds (GFA)
- Fiery Tofu with Lamb 21.95 Lamb, Tofu, string bean, bell peppers, basil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, five spice (GFA)
- Blackpepper Lamb 21.95 Lamb, onion, celery, green and red bell pepper, carrot, garlic, black pepper, black bean sauce (GFA)
- Lemon and Paprika Lamb 21.95 Lamb, tomato, onion, cilantro, mint, jalapenos, kebat masala spice, turmeric, tamarind powder (GF) Gluten-free
Seafood
- Burmese Shrimp or Swai Curry 20.95 Shrimp or swai cooked with tomato and Burmese curry sauce (GF) Gluten-free
- Dry Curry Shrimp or Swai 20.95 Shrimp or Swai, string beans, red bell pepper, okra, fresh turmeric, blue ginger, onion, lemongrass and coconut milk
- Basil Chili Swai 20.95 Swai, ginger, garlic, onion, basil, jalapenos, chili flakes, cumin, mustard seeds (GFA)
- Garlic and Chili Shrimp 20.95 Shrimp, onion, jalapenos, garlic, ginger, chili, five spice sauce (GFA)
- Firey Tofu with Shrimp 20.95 (GFA)
- Pumpkin Shrimp Curry 20.95 Shrimp, squash, carrot, cabbage, onion, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, turmeric (GFA)
- Lemon and Paprika Shrimp 20.95 (GF) Gluten-free
- Mango Shrimp 20.95 Shrimp, mango, onion, basil, chili sauce, garlic, ginger, mango puree, broccoli (GF) Gluten-free
- Blackpepper Shrimp or Swai 20.95 (GFA)
- Lemongrass Shrimp 20.95 Shrimp, chili, garlic, soy sauce, snap peas, red bell pepper, lemongrass, fish sauce, basil (GFA)
- Lemongrass Salmon 25 (GFA)
- Pumpkin Salmon Curry 25 Salmon, squash carrot, cabbage, onion, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, turmeric (GF) Gluten-free
Rice/Sides
- Shrimp and Caviar Butter Fried Rice 17.5 Rice, butter, egg, caviar, and shrimp (Add fried egg +2) (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Combination Fried Rice 16.5 Rice, Egg, vegetables, BBQ pork, chicken & shrimp (Fried Egg +2) (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Burmese Pineapple Fried Rice 15.5 Rice, pineapple, onion, chickpea, green pea, carrot & egg (Add fried egg +2) (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Burmese Fried Rice 14.5 Rice, egg, onion & chickpea (Add fried egg +2) (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Jasmine Rice 2.95 (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Brown Rice 3.5 (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Coconut Rice 3.95 (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Basmati Biryani Rice 3.95 (VG, GF) Gluten-free
- Plain Platha 6
Soft Drinks
- Fresh Young Coconut 7.5
- Burmese Ice Milk Tea 6
- Regular Unsweetened Ice Tea 5.5
- Burmese Hot Milk Tea 5
- Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Juices 4
- Arnold Palmer, Shirley Temple 5.5
Cocktails
Added June 5, 2025 · From menu photos
Cocktails
$15
- Irrawaddy Sunset 15 tequila, tamarind syrup, fresh lime juice, ginger beer and tajin rim
- Golden Palm 15 white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, pandan syrup and condensed milk
- Mandalay Twilight 15 green tea-infused gin, campari, and sweet vermouth
- Burma Breeze 15 gin, elderflower liqueur, cucumber, lemon juice, basil and pandan syrup.
- The White Elephant 15 vodka, coconut water, lemongrass syrup and lime juice
- Pagoda Gold 15 rye whiskey, spiced honey syrup, and aromatic bitters.
- Yangon Roast 15 bourbon, coffee liqueur and orange bitters.
- Mingalabar Daiquiri 15 white rum, fresh lime juice, lemongrass syrup and orange bitters
Mocktails
$12
- Mango Thanaka 12 Fresh mango puree, lime juice, tamarind syrup, a dash of turmeric and soda water.
- Golden Lotus 12 Passion fruit juice, coconut milk, and pandan syrup.
- Rangoon Cooler 12 Pineapple juice, lime juice, mint, ginger syrup and ginger beer.
- Limeleaf Fizz 12 Lemongrass-infused tea, lemon juice, honey syrup and tonic water
Wine
Added June 5, 2025 · From menu photos
Sparkling
Glass/bottle
- Torresella Prosecco DOC - Italy 12/48 Extra dry, fresh and fruity with juicy acidity. Flavors of pears, apples and citrus. Some notes of peaches and apricots. Delicately off-dry finish.
- Torresella Prosecco Brut Rose - Italy 12/48 Dry on the palate, delicate flavors lifted by fine bubbles. Fruity notes of citrus, peaches, strawberries, cherries with a lingering finish.
White
- Juggernaut Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough New Zealand 13/50 Zesty on the pallet, flavors of grapefruit, lemon, passionfruit and green apple. Vibrant acidity with a dry finish.
- Black Stallion North Coast Chardonnay - Napa Coast, California 13/50 Opens bright on the pallet with citrus, dried apricot, pineapple and a hint of oak. Light buttery well balanced finish.
- Josh Cellars Pino Grigio - California 12/48 Fresh and crisp on the pallet with bright flavors of melon, citrus and juicy pear. Well balanced finish.
- Banfi Le Rime Pino Grigio - Italy 10/42 Fresh and lively on the pallet, witt, fravors of green apple, lemon and white peach along with a hint of minerality. Dry wine with a clean and fresh finish.
- Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Rose - Central Valley, California 12/48 Medium-bodied with flavors of cherries, raspberry and fresh peaches. Smooth soft finish.
Red
- Juggernaut Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley, California 14/55
- EarthQuake Zinfandel - Lodi, California 15/60 Flavors of strawberry jam, molasses and vanilla bean, leading to a long fruit-laced finish.
- Austin Cab - Paso Robles, California 15/60 Dark fruit flavors on the pallet are balanced with savory notes of black pepper, spices and a touch of tobacco. Sweet oak finish with low tannins.
- Freak Show Cab - Lodi, California 13/52 Dark fruit on the pallet with flavors of cherry pie, blackberry preserves, brown sugar and spice. Medium in body with medium tannins.
Beer
Added June 5, 2025 · From menu photos
Beers
- Tsingtao/China 8
- Sapporo/Japan 8
- Singha/Thailand 8
- Lagunitas IPA 7.5
- Sierra Nevada 7.5
- Blue Moon 7.5
- Draft Beer 8.5 Ask server for selection
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