Burmatown

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Burmatown in Corte Madera, CA – Burmese & Asian Fusion in Marin County

A Taste of Burma in Corte Madera

At Burmatown in Corte Madera, California, the kitchen blends traditional Burmese cuisine with innovative Asian fusion dishes, designed for sharing. The menu is built around communal plates and bites, encouraging a family-style meal with an eclectic array of flavors. Everything is prepared fresh daily, and popular items tend to sell out, a sign of the restaurant’s dedicated local following.

The Menu: Fresh, Flavorful, and Shareable

The menu is a vibrant mix of salads, noodles, appetizers, and hearty mains. Start with classics like the Tea Leaf Salad, featuring fermented Burmese tea leaves, green cabbage, mixed beans, peanuts, and seeds, or the Fresh Mango Salad with mint and dried shrimp. For something lighter, the Silken Cold Tofu Salad with sweet soy and ginger scallion oil offers a refreshing bite.

Noodle dishes are a highlight. The BBQ Pork Garlic Noodles bring char-siu style pork with fresh wheat noodles, while the Shrimp Jalapeño Chow Fun adds heat with flat noodles, Chinese broccoli, and basil. The House Garlic Noodles, with parmesan and nori, are a simple but satisfying staple.

Appetizers include Crispy Angel Wings – lightly battered chicken wings with a house-made chili garlic gochujang sauce – and Hoisin Glazed Ribs, braised and potato starch coated. For a true taste of Burma, the Platha & Dip offers multi-layered flaky bread served with a coconut curry dipping sauce.

Mains like Chicken Curry with Squash and Braised Beef Short Ribs showcase deep, comforting flavors, while the Market Fish changes daily, presented in a dashi-miso broth. The Thai Basil Stir Fry with shrimp and green beans rounds out a menu that balances spice, freshness, and richness.

Recognition and Atmosphere

The quality and creativity of Burmatown’s cooking have earned it a Michelin recommendation, a nod to its consistent execution and distinct point of view in Marin County. The restaurant operates with a minimal staff, focusing on takeout and delivery through Dine in Marin, though walk-ins are welcome. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, centered on the food itself.

Whether you are a longtime fan of Burmese cuisine or new to its flavors, Burmatown offers a genuine, daily-made experience that reflects the warmth and complexity of its culinary roots.