Welcome to Yamo
Yamo is a cozy Burmese restaurant nestled in San Francisco's Mission district. Known for its intimate setting and fresh, homemade dishes prepared right in front of you, this family-run establishment offers a unique dining experience. Customers rave about the exceptional tea leaf salad and house noodles, all at a surprisingly affordable price. With limited seating and a cash-only policy, Yamo provides a truly authentic taste of Burmese cuisine. Despite the occasional wait, the delicious flavors and welcoming atmosphere make Yamo a must-visit for food lovers seeking an unforgettable culinary adventure.
-
3406 18th St San Francisco, CA 94110 Hotline: (415) 553-8911
Welcome to Yamo, the home of delicious Burmese cuisine in San Francisco! As the owner of this franchise, I'm proud to offer a menu that truly captures the essence of Burmese flavors and culture.
At Yamo, we believe in providing our customers with a unique dining experience. We offer a range of utilities that make your visit convenient and enjoyable. Whether you're in a hurry and prefer takeout, or you want to make a reservation for a special occasion, we've got you covered. We also have options for vegans and vegetarians, ensuring that everyone can find something to delight their taste buds. And with the convenience of accepting credit cards, Android Pay, and Apple Pay, payment is a breeze.
When it comes to the atmosphere, Yamo has a cozy, divey vibe, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. While our moderate noise levels create an energetic atmosphere, it's still a great place to relax and enjoy your meal. We also provide outdoor seating, so you can take in the vibrant surroundings of San Francisco while savoring the flavors of Burma.
Now, let's talk about the highlights of our menu. Our appetizers are a perfect way to start your meal, with tantalizing options like Samusas wraps filled with fried curry spices and potatoes, and Egg Rolls filled with mixed vegetables. These crispy and flavorful treats are guaranteed to please your palate.
If you're in the mood for a refreshing salad, our Tea Salad is a must-try. With its combination of tea leaves, cabbage, fresh tomatoes, and various fried beans, nuts, and sesame seeds, it offers a delightful explosion of textures and flavors. And for mango lovers, our Mango Salad is a tangy and refreshing combination of fresh mangoes, cabbage, onions, celery, and carrots.
For those who crave soups and noodles, we have options like Chicken Noodle Soup, a coconut noodle soup with chicken, onions, and cilantro, and Fish Chowder Noodle Soup. These dishes are made with fresh ingredients, prepared right in front of you, ensuring a hot and satisfying meal.
But don't just take my word for it, our customers have been raving about our food. Helen T. says that our tea leaf salad deserves a 5-star review, while Cat Z. simply loves the yummy and happy atmosphere at Yamo. Darren K. is impressed with the fresh ingredients and the intimate environment, while Nikki B. appreciates the small kitchen feel and the excellent homemade Burmese food.
Katrina B. recommends our tea leaf salad and house noodles as a great deal for San Francisco, and Angela Y. is impressed with the mother-daughter duo running the place and the opportunity to see the food being made right in front of you. Emiliano L. declares Yamo as their favorite place to eat in San Francisco, while Quoc H. praises our Yamo House Noodles as a banging steal meal.
I invite you to come and experience the delights of Yamo for yourself. Visit us at 3406 18th St San Francisco, CA 94110 or give us a call at (415) 553-8911. We can't wait to serve you our delicious Burmese dishes!
this place deserves a 5 star review just from their tea leaf salad (yes it's THAT GOOD). don't even question it -- just get it and you will not regret it.
there tends to be a line to sit in the restaurant, which is very quaint, so i'd recommend getting take-out to save some time. it is in a more dodge-y area but it shouldn't discourage you away from trying this place out.
tea leaf salad 5/5: this has all of the right textures and flavors into one dish. i've never been drawn to a place just for their salad but this dish changed my mind. for it being less than $10 you cannot beat this.
yamo is the best. I love it so much. Because it is yummy and a very happy place. and very fun.
Great food in very intimate environment! Fresh ingredients, dishes prepared right in front of you and served hot. What's not to like?
After a few attempted times when the restaurant was not open as the hours are incorrect on Yelp, I finally made it here.
The restaurant is tiny, and looks like it is run by a mother and daughter who cook right in front of you.
The food was excellent, and I loved the atmosphere of a small kitchen of home made Burmese food.
Would def recommend, such a great deal for SF! I did takeout with the tea leaf salad and house noodles w/ beef -- both so good and ~$15 total. Cash only. Service was relatively a bit slow since it's just the two women preparing everything, but it's a fun area to walk around while you wait. Indoor seating is tight at ~10 spots but would go again to watch the food getting prepared. No wait for a Tuesday evening.
Really tasty noodles and tea leaf salad for an incredibly affordable price. I chose to take out which seemed like a slightly quicker option although it was already very busy at 5:30 pm.
I will definitely be coming back to try more dishes!
A mother-daughter duo running this little establishment of 8 counter seats handling all dine-in and take-out orders, pretty impressive!
Have always seen a line outside in the past, but I happened to pass by just when they were about to open this time and was really lucky to get in the first round
Sitting at the counter and seeing the food being made right before you was a nice experience, but if you don't want to wait then getting it to-go or calling ahead (for to-go orders) will drastically cut down your wait time
I got the Yamo House Noodles with beef and the Samusas. Loved both of it - the flavor, the texture, everything. By the way, it's a cash-only place, so make sure you have cash on you when you come
YOMA is my favorite place to eat in San Francisco. I'm happy that more people are discovering them. Everything on the menu is worth trying and priced so you can. Parking can be a little tricky but that's SF. Headed there for lunch right now
Came around 6pm and there was small line. The shop is in mission so parking is major ass + a bit sketch in some areas. I'd recommend walking or public transportation. Shop is super small with maybe 6 spots counter seating for dine in. Service is quite slow as it is family run and only 1-2 people cook so we waited about 5min to order and 30min for food to go.
8/10 Yamo House Noodles $8 - definitely a banging steal meal for SF! Hidden gem so give it a try before prices keep increasing though. The noodles come al dente, hot, garlicky, and I'd add some salt or chicken seasoning from home personally for more flavor as it lacked some. Beef and pork were both bomb meat options. They are fried well with a slight crisp but still juicy. Portion of meat is very little but noodles were solid amount. Also no veggies so I'd recommend having stuff at home ready to pair with!
