Burma Social

About Burma Social

Burma Social, founded in 2023, is a modern bar and restaurant in Singapore built around Burmese cuisine, which the restaurant describes as a tapestry of flavours blending Chinese, Laotian, Thai, Bangladeshi and Indian culinary influences. The concept is framed as "The Feast of Six Kingdoms," drawing on Burma, China, India, Thailand, Bangladesh and Laos across its menu. Burma Social operates two locations in Singapore — Tras Street and Siglap (East Coast Road) — each offering food, dim sum, sushi rolls, cold plates and thoke (Burmese-style salads), mains, wok dishes, bao buns and desserts, alongside a cocktail and wine list.

The menu spans traditional Burmese dishes such as Lahpet Thoke (fermented tea leaf salad) and Mohinga, Burma's national dish of umami barramundi rice noodle soup, alongside modern fusion plates like truffle edamame, Sichuan pork dumplings and salmon sushi rolls. Burma Social offers lunch and dinner service, delivery, and event bookings at both outlets, along with vegan and vegetarian menu options and tandoor specials at Siglap.

Burma Social: A Feast of Six Kingdoms in Singapore

Burma Social opened its doors in 2023 with a clear mission: to invite diners on a culinary adventure through undiscovered gourmet territory. At its core is Burmese cuisine, a style the restaurant describes as a tapestry of flavours shaped by centuries of exchange with China, Laos, Thailand, Bangladesh and India. That framing gives the restaurant its tagline — the Feast of Six Kingdoms — and it runs through every section of the menu.

Two Locations, One Culinary Vision

Burma Social operates from two Singapore addresses: a Tras Street outlet in the city and a Siglap location on East Coast Road. Both bring the same blend of modern bar energy and Burmese-rooted cooking, though each has its own take on the menu, with Siglap offering additional tandoor specials and a dedicated brunch menu alongside the core food and beverage lists.

Dim Sum and Sushi, Reimagined

The dim sum section leans into cross-cultural fusion, pairing dishes like Gold-Dusted Prawn & Chives Har Gao and Sichuan Pork Dumplings with Tibetan-style Jhol Momo served in a spicy tomato broth. The Burma Feast Dim Sum Platter brings together 10 signature handcrafted dim sums for sharing — a good entry point for first-time visitors. On the sushi side, rolls like the Aburi Salmon Yuzu Roll and Crispy Tempura Avocado Maki show the kitchen isn't limiting itself strictly to Burmese technique, instead pulling in Japanese-influenced preparations that sit comfortably alongside the rest of the menu.

Thoke: Burma's Answer to the Salad

Cold plates and thoke — Burmese-style salads — offer some of the most distinctly regional dishes on the menu. Lahpet Thoke, made from fermented tea leaves tossed with crisp fried nuts, shredded cabbage and lemon, is a genuine Burmese classic, available in vegetarian or shrimp versions. Gyin Thoke brings fermented young ginger into the mix for a fiery, tangy edge, while the Bangkok Papaya Salad nods toward neighbouring Thai flavours with chili lime zest and crisp green papaya.

Mohinga and the Main Course Line-Up

No Burmese menu would be complete without Mohinga, widely regarded as Burma's national dish — a bowl of umami barramundi and rice noodles in a herbal fish and shallot soup, garnished with boiled eggs and crispy fritters. Alongside it sit dishes like the Lamb Chop, made with tender Tasmanian lamb and Burmese squash puree flavoured with mint and cumin, and the Coastal Crab Curry & Pav, which pairs crispy soft-shell crab in a rich Malvani curry with warm house-made pav bread — a clear nod to Indian coastal cooking. The Rangoon Laphet in Hot Stone brings pickled tea leaves and seasonal vegetables together over sizzling crispy rice, available in vegetarian or crab versions.

Wok Dishes and a Craft Cocktail List

The Wok & Fried section covers dishes like an 18-hour braised pork belly finished in a sweet soy glaze, and Chongqing Lantern Chicken, crispy fried and tossed with lantern chili. To match the food, Burma Social's cocktail list draws on the same regional spread — Siam Serinity blends Burmese mango with Thai herbs, while Royal Saffron & Kokum leans into Indian spice, and Himalayan Dawn combines citrus, saffron and a touch of Himalayan salt.

Visiting Burma Social

Both outlets serve lunch and dinner, with lunch running 11:30am to 3pm and dinner from 6pm, extending later on Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations, delivery and event bookings are available at both Tras and Siglap, and a vegan and vegetarian menu is offered for guests looking for plant-based options across the Feast of Six Kingdoms.

Signature items

• Mohinga
• Burma Feast Dim Sum Platter
• Lahpet Thoke
• Coastal Crab Curry & Pav
• Lamb Chop
• Rangoon Laphet in Hot Stone

Menu

Cocktails

• Siam Serinity — Fiery tropical cocktail with Burmese mango and fragrant Thai herbs.
• Mandrin Mist — A floral, citrusy take on the classic Whiskey Sour infused with oolong tea.
• Himalayan Dawn — Citrus brightness and exotic saffron with a whisper of Himalayan salt.
• Royal Saffron & Kokum — A frost-kissed creation balancing saffron and complex Indian spices.

Main Course

• Lamb Chop — Tender Tasmanian lamb with Burmese squash puree, flavoured with mint and cumin.
• Thai Red Curry — Fragrant red curry with creamy indulgence, served with jasmine rice; available veg, chicken or seafood.
• Signature Burmese Noodles — Mala-flavoured rice and wheat noodles wok-fried with vegetables; available veg, chicken or seafood (pan-fried mussels, prawn, barramundi).
• Spicy Bamboo Chicken — Wok-tossed chicken simmered with shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot, sun-dried chili and chili bean sauce, served with jasmine rice.
• Mohinga — Burma's national dish — umami barramundi and rice noodles in a herbal fish and shallot soup, garnished with boiled eggs and crispy fritters.
• Rangoon Laphet in Hot Stone — Pickled tea leaves and seasonal vegetables layered over sizzling crispy rice in a hot stone bowl; available veg or crab.
• Oh-Noh-Khouk Swe — Creamy, aromatic coconut curry made with chickpea flour, served with noodles and mixed vegetables; available veg or chicken.
• Ngapali Salt Baked Fish — Salmon veiled in leaf and salt-baked to perfection with fermented tea leaves.
• Coastal Crab Curry & Pav — Crispy soft-shell crab in rich Malvani curry, served with warm house-made pav.
• Mala Veg Wok — Wok-tossed zucchini, broccoli, tofu, lotus stem and baby spinach with Sichuan sauce, served with jasmine rice.
• Samuza Hincho — Crispy crushed samosas served in a hearty, tangy lentil curry.

Wok & Fried

• Kang Kong Fritters (Golden Mandalay) — Kang kong leaves fried with ginger, chili and garlic, served with tangy Burmese tamarind sauce.
• Chongqing Lantern Chicken — Crispy fried chicken tossed with lantern chili, topped with leek and celery.
• Braised Pork Belly — Burmese-style 18-hour braised pork belly in a sweet soy glaze, served with a soy-cured egg.
• Crispy Prawn Raw Mango Puzon Htoke Kyaw — Prawns crumb-fried to a golden crisp, tossed with caramelised raw mango.

Dim Sums (4pcs)

• Gold-Dusted Prawn & Chives Har Gao — Translucent dumpling filled with plump prawns, fresh chives and bamboo shoots, finished with gold dust.
• Tibetan Momo — Jhol momo — steamed Tibetan-style veg or chicken dumplings in a spicy, savoury tomato-based broth.
• Truffle Edamame & Chili Foam — Savoury edamame and assorted vegetables finished with truffle oil, served with aromatic chili foam.
• Sichuan Pork Dumplings — Juicy steamed pork dumplings served with house-made Sichuan chili oil.
• Silky Siam Truffle — Infused with truffle oil, combined with cream cheese and savoury mushroom flavour.
• Burma Feast Dim Sum Platter — A curated selection of 10 signature handcrafted steamed dim sums with bold Burmese-Asian flavour.
• Spicy Chicken & Water Chestnut — Juicy chicken and water chestnut dumplings infused with Thai chili, served with house-made chili jam.

Sushi Rolls (4pcs)

• Crispy Veg Tempura Roll — Crunchy veg roll crowned with tempura crumble, spiced mayo and sun-dried spinach.
• Piquillo Wild Roll — Piquillo pepper, asparagus, avocado, cucumber and pickled radish, finished with chili mango salsa.
• Aburi Salmon Yuzu Roll — Seared salmon roll with cucumber, cream cheese, avocado and citrusy yuzu kosho.
• Crispy Tempura Avocado Maki — Crispy prawn tempura roll topped with creamy avocado and golden tempura flakes.

Cold Plates & Thoke

• Lahpet Thoke — Traditional Burmese fermented tea leaf salad with crisp fried nuts, shredded cabbage, tomatoes and lemon; available veg or shrimp.
• Gyin Thoke — Fermented young ginger with fresh garden vegetables for a fiery, tangy twist.
• Avocado Lahpet Thoke — Burmese tea leaf salad with a creamy avocado twist.
• Pomelo Chili Thoke — Juicy pomelo tossed with chili; available veg or seafood.
• Bangkok Papaya Salad — Crisp, fresh, fiery green papaya salad with chili lime zest; available veg or prawns.

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Burma Social serve?

Burma Social serves Burmese cuisine blended with Chinese, Laotian, Thai, Bangladeshi and Indian influences, described as the Feast of Six Kingdoms.

Where are Burma Social's locations?

Burma Social has two locations in Singapore: Tras Street and Siglap on East Coast Road.

What is Mohinga?

Mohinga is Burma's national dish, made with umami barramundi and rice noodles in a herbal fish and shallot soup.

Does Burma Social offer vegan or vegetarian options?

Yes, a dedicated vegan and vegetarian menu is available, and many dishes have vegetarian versions listed.

What are the lunch and dinner hours?

Lunch runs from 11:30am to 3pm, and dinner from 6pm to 11pm (Sunday-Thursday) or 6pm to midnight (Friday-Saturday), depending on outlet and day.

Does Burma Social offer delivery?

Yes, delivery is available through the restaurant's Oddle ordering platform.

Can I book Burma Social for an event?

Yes, event bookings are available at both the Tras and Siglap locations.

Tips

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