Teni East Kitchen
Teni East Kitchen offers a unique Burmese-African fusion, celebrated for its flavorful dishes and Bib Gourmand recognition.
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Teni East Kitchen
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Teni East Kitchen offers a unique Burmese-African fusion, celebrated for its flavorful dishes and Bib Gourmand recognition.
"Experience a culinary adventure with bold flavors and unique dishes that will leave you wanting more."
Lunchtime Specials
Visit during lunch for affordable specials like spicy coconut curry chicken or gluten-free noodles.
Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the Basil Cumin Chicken, Chickpea Tofu, or the flavorful Lamb Curry.
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Burmese, African Fusion
Price
Mid-range
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Unique Burmese-African Fusion
Experience a culinary journey with bold flavors from Ethiopia and Myanmar, creating a truly unique dining adventure.
Signature Pea Shoot Salad
A refreshing and perfectly balanced salad, bursting with peanuts, shallots, and a zesty lime dressing.
Legendary Fried Chicken
Crispy, flavorful, and served with house-made sauces, this fried chicken is a must-try.
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Lunchtime Specials
Visit during lunch for affordable specials like spicy coconut curry chicken or gluten-free noodles.
Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the Basil Cumin Chicken, Chickpea Tofu, or the flavorful Lamb Curry.
Cocktail Adventures
Consider ordering cocktails; reviewers describe them as amazing with creative, pop-culture-inspired names.
Dessert Delight
The Orange Saffron Lemon Cake with Coconut Ice Cream is a delightful way to end your meal.
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Lunchtime Specials
Visit during lunch for affordable specials like spicy coconut curry chicken or gluten-free noodles.
Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the Basil Cumin Chicken, Chickpea Tofu, or the flavorful Lamb Curry.
Cocktail Adventures
Consider ordering cocktails; reviewers describe them as amazing with creative, pop-culture-inspired names.
Dessert Delight
The Orange Saffron Lemon Cake with Coconut Ice Cream is a delightful way to end your meal.
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Reviews Summary
Teni East Kitchen is praised for its unique Burmese-African fusion cuisine, with many highlighting the refreshing pea shoot salad, flavorful curries, and crispy fried fish. The contemporary ambiance and attentive service add to the positive dining experience. However, some reviewers note inconsistency in cooking and a potentially loud dining environment due to acoustics and music.
"We enjoyed crispy fried fish and chicken cardamom curry, plus the kale fermented tea leaves salad with coconut rice and roti. All were fabulous! Highly recommended for unique flavorful dining. Only the fried fish had a spicy sauce; the other dishes were mildly spiced."
Kim Hammer
"Sweet little restaurant with a lovely take on Burmese food. Curries, salads, lassis and more.
We shared the signature pea shoot salad, which was delicious. And then had a lunch special of spicy noodles with salad, and the chickpea tofu with garlic chili sauce. Truth, all the sauces tasted the same to me, and they were delicious. Top it off with a mango-ginger lassi and you’ll be satisfyingly full."
Deb L
"Calming ambiance | Delicious food | Great service
Best Burmese food in the East Bay! Food arrived quick, great portions too! The lamb curry had us licking our fingers and it was at least 4 servings. The Pea Shoot salad was so refreshing on a summer afternoon!
Need to try all their other dishes too, as the flavors were spot on."
Ashish Manik
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Frequently Asked Questions
Teni East Kitchen is known for its unique Burmese-African fusion cuisine, with signature dishes like the pea shoot salad, flavorful curries, and crispy fried chicken.
Yes, nearly all dishes are gluten-free, and the menu offers an entire section of vegan choices.
Yes, visit during lunch for affordable specials like spicy coconut curry chicken or gluten-free Teni Spicy Noodles.
The restaurant has a bright, contemporary, and modernly minimalist ambiance, described as date-night appropriate.
While not explicitly stated, reviews suggest it's easier to get a table than at similar popular Burmese restaurants.
Popular items include the pea shoot salad, lamb curry, roti with curry sauce, and crispy fried chicken.
Yes, reviewers describe the cocktails as amazing with cute, themed names.
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This spot earned a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin Guide in 2019 for its welcoming atmosphere, affordable prices, and unique menu that’s helmed by Tiyo Shibabaw. “The chef/owner is from Ethiopia, but she’s doing a kind of Burmese-African-fusion-inspired cuisine, which is really fantastic. She opened her roti shop Aman Cafe, next door, which is definitely a highlight of Oakland right now.” Stop by during lunch to dig into specials like Coconut Curry (with veggies or shrimp) and gluten-free Teni Spicy Noodles (with veggies, chicken, or shrimp) for just $14 or $15, or go all out for dinner with roti and dips and an array of curried options, plus Orange Saffron Lemon Cake that’s served with Coconut Ice Cream for dessert.
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Temescal’s Teni East Kitchen is a one-of-a-kind Asian fusion spot that draws heavily on Myanmar and Burmese influences with touches of Southeast Asia, India, and Ethiopia. The sparse, wood-lined space serves roti with curry, kale tea leaf salad, and coconut shrimp curry. House signatures, like a crisp pea shoot salad (laden with peanuts, shallots, chickpeas, garlic, and lime), steal the show.
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Nearly everything on the (labeled) menu at this underrated Burmese restaurant is gluten-free, from the meaty curries and spicy rice noodles to the distinctive tea leaf salad made with baby kale. The nearby Burma Superstar in Temescal also offers plenty of gluten-free options, but I prefer Teni East’s slightly classier vibe and creativity. (And the lack of a line doesn’t hurt!)
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This trendy little California-inspired Burmese spot on Broadway hits the mark on both ambiance and food. The vibe is modernly minimalist and totally date-night appropriate. The menu offers an entire section of vegan (and gluten free) choices.
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For lauded Burmese food, head to Teni East Kitchen that was started by Burma Superstar alum. The salads and curries pull in people from across the Bay from foodies to hipsters.
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Get bowled over by Teni East Kitchen's spicy noodles — Photo courtesy of Brian Cicioni. Nearest BART station: MacArthur. This Temescal Burmese restaurant is super casual.
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The tea leaf salad and the roti at Teni East Kitchen; we recently had a beef shank curry there that was also really delicious.
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