Top Burmese opened on NW 21st Ave in 2019, founded by Burma-born owners Kalvin and Poe as an introduction to Burmese home cooking in Portland. This original location keeps things casual, built around a Mandalay Bar and a large outdoor patio suited to relaxed, social dining. The concept has since grown into a small group, with Bistro Royale in Beaverton and Burma Joy on NW 23rd Ave operating as sister locations.
The menu runs through Burmese staples made to order: ginger salad (gin thoke'), samosas, and coconut rice served with a soy tofu curry, alongside newer additions like Oh No Khao Soi, Nan Gyi Thoke rice noodles, and a Grand Biryani built on tender boneless meat. Vegan versions run through several of these dishes.
Service and atmosphere draw consistent praise from regulars.
The menu runs through Burmese staples made to order: ginger salad (gin thoke'), samosas, and coconut rice served with a soy tofu curry, alongside newer additions like Oh No Khao Soi, Nan Gyi Thoke rice noodles, and a Grand Biryani built on tender boneless meat. Vegan versions run through several of these dishes.
Service and atmosphere draw consistent praise from regulars.