User's Guide

How to Skip the Wait at Burma Superstar

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There’s always a huge wait at Burma Superstar. That’s just how it goes when you’re an extra-popular restaurant that doesn’t take reservations. However, there is a way to get a jump on all that standing around: A concierge friend tells us you can call the unlisted number at the host’s station and put your name on the list before you arrive: (415) 350-7117. You can also give them your cell phone number and get a call when your table’s ready, thus freeing you up to wander around Clement Street instead of standing in the cramped Burma Superstar lobby. So does our concierge friend send a lot of guests up Burma’s way? “No, most of them don’t know about it, and it’s pretty far from downtown. Burma Superstar is definitely a locals’ spot.” And how.

How to Skip the Wait at Burma Superstar