Burma Road Burmese & Asian Restaurant

Name: Burma Road Burmese & Asian Restaurant
Address: Bella Rose Building, Science Park - Shop 9, Al Barsha South, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971545053696

Al Barsha South

Restaurant Closed 0 545 053 696

Burma Road is a Burmese restaurant serving traditional Myanmar dishes alongside Asian street food in Al Barsha South. Reviews point to it for home-style flavours, especially mohinga, tea leaf salad and coconut noodle soup, in a small, cosy setting with warm hospitality.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

173 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Customers from Myanmar describe the food as genuinely traditional, with home-style cooking that recalls the country.

Signature dishes

Mohinga, tea leaf salad and coconut noodle soup are repeatedly named as standout choices.

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What to Eat at Burma Road Burmese & Asian Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Burma Road Burmese & Asian Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Ohn no khao swè (coconut noodle soup) Net +4

“I tried the Khow Suey, prepared in an authentic Burmese style with rich flavors. It was well-made with coconut milk, egg and chicken, delivering a genuine taste.”
Tea leaf salad Net +4

“The food is absolutely delicious and authentically Burmese – the Ohn no khao swè (coconut noodle soup), Mohinga, and the tea leaf salad are must-tries. Every dish is cooked with care and bursting with flavor, reminding you of traditional home-style cooking.”
Mohinga Net +2

“🇲🇲 The aroma of traditional dishes, from the flavorful mohinga to the rich tea leaf salad, brought back so many memories. Every bite tasted just like home—authentic, comforting, and full of warmth.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Bean-pratha Net +1

“I tried Bean-Pratha and it's also nice.”
Burmese pancakes Net +1

“Some of the most popular dishes include the tea leaf & ginger salad, mohinga (fish soup), coconut soup, and samusa. Leave space for dessert, their special moist banana cake and Burmese pancakes will leave you seeing stars!”
Burmese phet htmin Net +1

“The food, was absolutely amazing. We ordered the coconut noodle soup, and the portion was very generous—easily enough for two people. Shame that we didn’t have a room for dessert. The fungus salad and Burmese Phet htmin were also excellent. The sauce for Shrimp tempura was quite unique.”
Chicken in coconut soup Net +1

“I tried the chicken in coconut soup + fish soup the 2nd time and they're both very appetizing.”
Dumplings Net +1

“We enjoyed a yellow curry, dumplings and rice noodles, a papaya salad with prawn crackers. Everything we put in our mouths was delicious.”
Fish prepared two ways Net +1

“I ordered fish prepared two ways, and since I was in the mood for seafood, we gave it a shot—what a hidden gem! Every bite transported us back to the flavors of the East.”
Fish soup Net +1

“I tried the chicken in coconut soup + fish soup the 2nd time and they're both very appetizing.”
Fungus salad Net +1

“The food, was absolutely amazing. We ordered the coconut noodle soup, and the portion was very generous—easily enough for two people. Shame that we didn’t have a room for dessert. The fungus salad and Burmese Phet htmin were also excellent. The sauce for Shrimp tempura was quite unique.”
Garlic oil noodles Net +1

“Their Garlic oil noodles is perfect.”
Ginger salad Net +1

“Ginger Salad is really nice and is vegetarian.”
Husband and wife mont lin maya Net +1

“The pancake ball they call husband and wife, Mont Lin Maya is a delicious street food ! It's a soft and crispy ball with chickpeas and garnish inside that will take you by surprise.”
Mala fish Net +1

“Mala fish has very Less meat but sauce is very good.”
Mont hin khar basket Net +1

“If you're visiting, I highly recommend trying the Mont Hin Khar basket paired with their creamy tea—an absolute must-try combination!”
Papaya salad with prawn crackers Net +1

“We enjoyed a yellow curry, dumplings and rice noodles, a papaya salad with prawn crackers. Everything we put in our mouths was delicious.”
Rice noodles Net +1

“We enjoyed a yellow curry, dumplings and rice noodles, a papaya salad with prawn crackers. Everything we put in our mouths was delicious.”
Shan noodles Net +1

“In my opinion, Shan noodles is more of a Yangon version.(still tastes good!) If you are allergic to something, please let the staff know.”
Special moist banana cake Net +1

“Some of the most popular dishes include the tea leaf & ginger salad, mohinga (fish soup), coconut soup, and samusa. Leave space for dessert, their special moist banana cake and Burmese pancakes will leave you seeing stars!”
Steamed fish chilli lime Net +1

“Steamed fish chilli lime was very good, please ask for medium spicy its fire still.”
Steamed rice with chicken curry Net +1

“I also tried their steamed rice with chicken curry, vegetable samosa with a sour-ish dip which was a perfect savory combo with some acidity.”
Tomyum soup Net +1

“Really great food. Some of be best that I’ve had. The Tomyum soup was super flavorful. The tea leaves salad so much texture and taste.”
Vegetable samosa Net +1

“I also tried their steamed rice with chicken curry, vegetable samosa with a sour-ish dip which was a perfect savory combo with some acidity.”
Vegetarian khao suey Net +1

“The food, vegetarian khao suey was good, a bit bland, salt and the chilli powder elevate it.”
Yellow curry Net +1

“We enjoyed a yellow curry, dumplings and rice noodles, a papaya salad with prawn crackers. Everything we put in our mouths was delicious.”
Zalone htaminn Net +1

“Zalone htaminn this is my first time trying and its taste amazing.”
Cowpea fritter Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Cowpea fritter has a very unique texture, but needs a dipping sauce which is excellent.”

Drinks 2

Creamy tea Net +1

“If you're visiting, I highly recommend trying the Mont Hin Khar basket paired with their creamy tea—an absolute must-try combination!”
Lemonade Net +1

“We also ordered lemonade and a dessert made with banana and a few other ingredients. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy the noodle soup — it was quite bland and lacked flavor. My friend seemed content with his meal, so based on both experiences, I’d rate the food 2 out of 5. The lemonade was refreshing but served very cold, which I personally tend to avoid. I’d give it a 3.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Chicken with rice Net −1

“Chicken with rice - bland fried chicken with amazing dipping sauce.”
Ovaltine jelly Net −1

“Ovaltine jelly - just not my texture.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. For a larger party, book in advance because the restaurant has few tables and may be uncomfortable for groups.

Ask for spice. If ordering the steamed fish chilli lime, ask for medium spicy; one reviewer found the hotter version intense.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Bella Rose Building, Science Park - Shop 9

Al Barsha South Second - Al Barsha, Dubai

0 545 053 696

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun	12:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Long waits

One visit was extremely slow, while another reported delays when delivery orders were busy.

Small space

The restaurant has few tables, so larger groups may not fit comfortably.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

50 dirhams per person

weekend buffets

“They Have weekend offers with buffets which are affordable and starting with 50 dirhams per person only! Also their vibrant menu offers many options for everyone’s taste”

Google review · March 2025

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The Bottom Line

Burma Road is a small Burmese restaurant in Al Barsha South serving traditional Myanmar food and Asian street dishes. It is worth considering if you want to explore the cuisine beyond the usual Dubai options, with mohinga, tea leaf salad, coconut noodle soup and khow suey among the dishes reviewers return to. The food is often described as authentic, home-cooked, fresh and generously portioned.

The setting is cosy and casual rather than spacious. Warm, welcoming service is a recurring strength, and several reviews describe the owners and team as attentive and knowledgeable enough to guide first-time diners. A weekend buffet has also been reported from 50 dirhams per person, while other diners found the general pricing reasonable.

Plan a little ahead. The restaurant has few tables, so larger groups may need a booking, and one visit was delayed by a heavy volume of delivery orders. Parking can be awkward around the complex; one reviewer advises entering the alley beside the parking building.

Food is not entirely consistent: one diner found a noodle soup bland, and a vegetarian reviewer wanted more choice. For the steamed fish chilli lime, ask for medium spicy if you do not want the full heat.