Asian Kitchen & Sushi Bar · Burmese Specialties
41 Asian dishes, Burmese specialties and sushi, made fresh inside The Pizitz Food Hall in downtown Birmingham. Every Burmese dish includes a plain-English description and how to say it. All prices plus tax.
Food Allergy Notice: Please inform our staff of any food allergies before ordering.
Southeast Asian home cooking from Myanmar (Burma): bright, tangy salads, comforting noodle soups, and slow-cooked curries. Chili comes on the side on most dishes, so you choose the heat.
More appetizer items coming soon.
$5 + tax
Fried Tofu
Say it: TOH-foo jaw
Golden fried tofu served with our signature chili dipping sauce. You can also choose dragon spice sauce as an alternative to chili dipping sauce.
"Kyaw" means fried in Burmese. Crispy outside, soft inside, made for dipping. An easy first bite if you're new to Burmese food.
$5 + tax
Deep-Fried Mashed Potato
Golden fried potato bites with garlic and Burmese spices, served with a tangy chili dipping sauce.
"Ah luu" is potato. Think of a crispy, garlicky potato croquette seasoned the Burmese way.
In Burmese, "thoke" means a salad tossed by hand. Burmese salads are hearty, tangy, and crunchy, and they eat like a full meal.
$12 + tax
La Phat Thoke · လက်ဖက်သုပ်
Say it: lah-PET thoke
Traditional Burmese fermented tea leaf salad tossed with crispy beans, peanuts, fried garlic, cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, dried shrimp, fish sauce, and fresh lime for a distinctive combination of savory, tangy, fresh, and crunchy flavors.
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.
Also spelled: lahpet thoke, laphet thoke, lephet thoke, Burmese tea leaf salad
$12 + tax
Nan Gyi Thoke · နန်းကြီးသုပ်
Say it: nahn-JEE thoke
A classic Burmese noodle salad made with thick rice noodles tossed with chicken curry, chickpea powder, lime, cilantro, cabbage, onion, fish sauce, and egg, then finished with crispy fried wonton chips for added crunch.
"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.
Also spelled: nangyi thoke, nan gyi thoke, Burmese chicken noodle salad
$12 + tax
Si Chat Khauk Swe
Say it: see-CHET kow-SWAY
Garlic chicken, fresh vegetables, noodles, and house-made seasoning, topped with crushed peanuts and crispy noodles.
"Si chat" means garlic oil and "khauk swe" means noodles. Savory garlic-oil noodles with chicken and plenty of crunch.
Also spelled: garlic oil noodles, si chet khauk swe
$9 + tax
Seabreeze (seaweed), lettuce, cucumber, shredded carrot, and sesame seeds, served with toasted goma sauce. Toasted goma sauce contains peanuts, sesame seeds, honey, soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger.
A light, refreshing seaweed salad with a nutty sesame dressing. Pairs well with sushi.
Chili is provided on the side for your desired heat level.
$13 + tax
Ohn No Khauk Swe · အုန်းနို့ခေါက်ဆွဲ
Say it: OHN-no kow-SWAY
A comforting Burmese noodle soup featuring egg noodles in a rich, creamy coconut milk broth simmered with spiced chicken. A beloved comfort food in Myanmar, served with traditional toppings of boiled egg, crispy fried wonton chips, cilantro, onions, green onions, and fresh lime.
"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.
Also spelled: ohn no khao swe, ohn no kauk swe, khow suey, Burmese coconut noodle soup
$13 + tax
Burmese-Style Beef Noodle Soup
A flavorful Burmese-style beef noodle soup featuring rice noodles, beef meatballs, tender beef slices, cilantro, and green onions, served in a savory aromatic broth and topped with fried garlic for a rich, comforting taste.
A clear, aromatic beef broth with rice noodles, meatballs, and sliced beef, finished with crispy fried garlic.
$13 + tax
Kyay Oh · ကြေးအိုး
Say it: chay-OH
A comforting Burmese chicken noodle soup featuring rice noodles, tender chicken meatballs, fish balls, dumplings (vegetable, chicken, or pork), tofu, and fresh greens in a light, savory chicken broth.
A light, clear chicken broth loaded with meatballs, fish balls, dumplings, and greens. Comfort food that isn't heavy.
Also spelled: kyay o, kyay oh soup
Chili will be provided on the side for your desired heat level.
$15 + tax
Your choice of Beef Curry or Chicken Curry, served with white rice, stir-fried cauliflower with scrambled egg, and shredded carrot.
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.
Freshly made Asian sushi rolls, from simple veggie hosomaki to deep-fried house specials like the Sweet Home Alabama Roll.
Cucumber Hosomaki $5
Emerald Veggie Roll $6
Golden Tempura Shrimp Roll $10
Dynamite Crunchy Roll $11
Teriyaki Chicken Roll $10
Godzilla Roll Regular $9 / Premium $17
Volcano Roll Regular $8 / Premium $15
$5 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, cucumber.
$5 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, avocado.
$6 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, carrot, cucumber, avocado.
$7 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, carrot, cucumber, avocado, crunchy onions, dragon spice sauce, unagi sauce.
$7 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, crab stick, cucumber, avocado.
$8 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, crab stick, cucumber, avocado, unagi sauce, dragon spice sauce.
$9 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, crab stick, cucumber, avocado, golden crisp onions, unagi sauce, dragon spice sauce.
$10 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, crab stick, cream cheese, avocado.
$10 + tax
Rice paper, marinated baby shrimps, lettuce, carrot, cucumber, avocado, shredded crab meat, sweet chili sauce.
10-piece sushi rolls.
$11 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, black sesame seeds, crab stick, cucumber, avocado, shredded crab meat, dragon spice sauce, unagi sauce, fire drizzle sauce, mayonnaise.
$10 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, golden tempura shrimp, avocado.
$11 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, cream cheese, golden fried tempura shrimps, avocado.
$11 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, golden tempura shrimp, avocado, shredded crab meat, dragon spice sauce, unagi sauce, fire drizzle sauce.
$12 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, golden tempura shrimp, avocado, shredded crab meat, cream cheese, dragon spice sauce, unagi sauce, fire drizzle sauce.
$11 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, golden tempura shrimp, avocado, golden crisp onions, dragon spice sauce, unagi sauce.
$12 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, sesame seeds, cream cheese, golden fried tempura shrimps, avocado, golden crisp onions, dragon spice sauce, unagi sauce, fire drizzle sauce.
$10 + tax
Seasoned sushi rice, seaweed, teriyaki chicken, avocado, cucumber, teriyaki sauce.
Warm and crunchy deep-fried sushi rolls, in Regular or Premium size.
Regular $9 Premium $17 + tax
Golden tempura shrimp, rich cream cheese, and fresh avocado inside seasoned sushi rice and seaweed, deep-fried to perfection, finished with golden crisp onions, fresh scallions, dragon spice sauce, and rich unagi sauce drizzle.
Regular $9.50 Premium $18 + tax
A deep-fried favorite packed with raw Atlantic salmon, crab meat, cream cheese, and avocado. Flash-fried in a light tempura batter until golden, then drizzled with sweet eel sauce and spicy mayo for a warm, creamy finish with an unbeatable crunch.
Regular $8 Premium $15 + tax
A deep-fried California roll topped with fully cooked crab meat, dragon spice sauce, unagi sauce, hot sauce, and chili powder for an unforgettable blend of heat and savory richness.
Food Allergy Notice: Please inform our staff of any food allergies before ordering.
Menu updated 2026-10-20. Prices and availability may change.
Road To Burma is an Asian restaurant serving authentic Burmese (Myanmar) dishes such as tea leaf salad, coconut chicken noodle soup, and beef or chicken curry, plus a full sushi menu with more than 30 rolls and plates.
Appetizers are $5, salads $9–$12, noodle soups $13, the curry lunch or dinner box is $15, and sushi rolls run $5–$12 (fried rolls up to $18 for Premium size). Prices are plus tax.
Most Burmese dishes are not spicy as served. Chili comes on the side so you can adjust the heat. The Chicken Noodle Salad can be ordered Not Spicy or at heat Level 1, 2, or 3.
Yes, there are vegetable sushi rolls such as the Cucumber Hosomaki, Avocado Hosomaki, and Emerald Veggie Roll. Many Burmese dishes use fish sauce or dried shrimp, so please ask staff about ingredients for your dietary needs.
Yes. Order delivery or pickup through DoorDash or Uber Eats, or call (205) 844-1279.
