Inside The Pizitz Food Hall · Downtown Birmingham
Authentic Asian Food & Fresh Sushi in Downtown Birmingham
Road To Burma brings Burmese cooking, the Southeast Asian cuisine of Myanmar, to 2nd Avenue North: fermented tea leaf salad, golden coconut noodle soup, slow-simmered curries, and a full sushi bar.
New to Burmese food? Start here.
If you love Asian food like Thai curry, pho, or ramen, Burmese food is your next favorite.
Burmese cooking sits between India, China, and Thailand, and tastes like none of them. It's tangy, savory, crunchy, and usually not spicy until you add the chili on the side.
Tea Leaf Salad
La Phat Thoke
One of Myanmar's best-known dishes. The tea leaves are fermented, not brewed, giving the salad a savory, slightly bitter, citrusy flavor, then they're tossed with a big handful of crunchy fried beans and nuts.
$12
Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup
Ohn No Khauk Swe
"Ohn no" means coconut milk and "khauk swe" means noodles. Rich, golden, and mild. A good first bowl if you like Thai khao soi or chicken curry.
$13
Chicken Noodle Salad
Nan Gyi Thoke
"Nan gyi" are thick, round rice noodles. Tossed cold with curried chicken and toasted chickpea flour, it's a popular breakfast and lunch in Myanmar.
$12
Lunch / Dinner Box with Beef or Chicken Curry
Burmese curries are slow-simmered in onion, garlic, ginger, and spices until the sauce turns rich and oily-red. They're savory more than spicy. A complete meal in one box.
$15
The Sushi Bar
30+ sushi rolls, made fresh downtown
From $5 cucumber hosomaki to signature cooked rolls, raw tuna and salmon, sashimi plates, and deep-fried house rolls.
*Contains raw seafood.
Our Story
Burmese home cooking, now on 2nd Avenue North
Thiha Lin and Ei Tinzar Hlaing grew up eating authentic Burmese food made from recipes passed down through generations in their families. On August 1, 2026, they opened Road To Burma at The Pizitz Food Hall to share it with Birmingham.
"Our goal is simple: delicious food, fair prices, and a welcoming place to try something new."Thiha Lin, co-owner
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Find us inside The Pizitz
The Pizitz Food Hall
1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Across 2nd Avenue North from McWane Science Center. We're the stall closest to the outdoor patio entrance.
| Monday – Saturday | 11 AM – 8 PM |
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| Sunday | 11 AM – 3 PM |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat near McWane Science Center?
Road To Burma is directly across 2nd Avenue North from McWane Science Center, inside The Pizitz Food Hall at 1821 2nd Ave N. Grab Asian food and sushi before or after your visit: mild noodle soups, curry boxes, and California rolls, with chili served on the side so kids and adults can choose their heat.
Is Road To Burma an Asian restaurant?
Yes. Road To Burma is an Asian restaurant in downtown Birmingham specializing in Burmese (Myanmar) food, a Southeast Asian cuisine, plus a full sushi bar. It is inside The Pizitz Food Hall at 1821 2nd Ave N.
Where is Road To Burma?
Road To Burma is inside The Pizitz Food Hall at 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, in downtown Birmingham.
What are Road To Burma's hours?
Monday through Saturday 11 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM.
What is Burmese food?
Burmese food is the cuisine of Myanmar (Burma). It draws on Indian, Chinese, and Thai cooking but has its own identity: tangy salads like fermented tea leaf salad, rich coconut noodle soups, and savory slow-cooked curries, usually with chili served on the side.
Does Road To Burma serve sushi?
Yes. Alongside the Burmese menu, Road To Burma makes more than 30 sushi rolls and plates, including veggie rolls, tempura shrimp rolls, raw tuna and salmon, sashimi, and deep-fried rolls like the Sweet Home Alabama Roll.
Does Road To Burma deliver?
Yes, through DoorDash and Uber Eats. You can also call (205) 844-1279.
What should I order on my first visit?
Start with the Tea Leaf Salad (La Phat Thoke), Myanmar's signature dish, or the Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup (Ohn No Khauk Swe). For an easy full meal, the $15 Lunch / Dinner Box comes with beef or chicken curry, rice, and sides.