Short version: DOUBLE CHECK FOR TO-GO TIPS Staff added an unauthorized 18% tip for a to go order. Called and didn’t get a call back the next day as promised. I had to physically go back to BStar to take care of it. No management present, staff was able to provide a refund but excuse was they ‘pressed the wrong button for tip’ after my card had been swiped and SIGNED with total amount. ——— On 8/29/23 we placed an order for a tea leaf salad, fiery basil with chicken, and miso cod, brown rice, and coconut rice for a to-go order. The total came out to 74.54. Two days (8/31/23) later I called BStar to inquire why my cc statement had 92.03 charged. They said they would contact the manager and call me the following day. No call on the next day 9/1 On 9/2/23, I walked to the restaurant and to take care of it and asked to made it right. I asked for management but lady at the front she said she can help me out. She refunded me but justified it by how the staff need to ‘manually punch in the sales and may have accidentally put in wrong button. I dismissed her plea as there’s no excuse for this, as a consumer I now have seconds thoughts when adding my signature for to-go orders. (Do I cross out the lines for the non service tip?) We’ve been regulars with dine in and take out at bstar and Burma superstar for at least a decade now and this has really tarnished the trust and integrity for this organization. I almost always tip at least 20%, even with subpar service. Adding one’s own tip warrants this google review and shady reputation of this establishment’s staff. We will be spending our money elsewhere on clement

This is my favorite place to eat in the inner Richmond. I am not a super fan of Burma Super Star but love the casual vibe and amazing food at this spin off. They are famous for their tea leaf salad but you can’t really go wrong. Specific recs: salmon ochazuke, platha, sesame chicken, green plate, fiery basil chicken. The drinks are also good esp. the cucumber chili basil mojito.

Great for takeout, not so much for dining in. Waited for over two hours, didn’t get half of the food we ordered. Other tables around us were seated well after us were able to order, be served, and leave well before we even got our entrees. These tables ordered multiple items that we also ordered and got them within a reasonable time while we waited and watched. Server was great, comped the items that were never served and had them packaged up to go. Also we didn’t have silverware for about 20 min after our apps arrived. I wouldn’t call this out but this also happened the other time I dined in at B Star. Overall I’ll say that we probably won’t ever eat in due to the slowness and general disorganization that appears to be the case in the kitchen, as we were told about certain things being “out” over an hour after ordering. Take out is great, I recommend the cauliflower.

Brunch was good, very cute shop and the service was very good. The garlic noodles here are not what you would imagine though.

The food was overall good. Enjoyed the salmon rice soup bowl the most. The cauliflower was not bad but it was a bit too sweet and greasy. Thinner skin or just grilled would have been nice. The pancake was good! Not too oily. Staff were nice and kind.

Wow!! Excellent flavorful food. Great service. Lot of vegetarian options available.

Sister restaurant to Burma Superstar, with a much faster seating and similar menu. We have been here for restaurant week and when we were a large group of 10. For the large group, after we got directed from Burma Superstar to B Star, they seated us within 10 minutes. The menu is similar but B Star has their own standouts, like the Salmon Ochazuke, and honestly, the tea leaf salad is just as good as Burma Superstar if not better. I highly recommend coming here if you have never had Burmese food!

Picture this: It's Friday night and you've been waiting to get into Burma Superstar for over an hour. Don't worry, head down the block to B Star. They essentially serve the same menu items and usually have a much shorter wait time. I highly recommend their cauliflower and fiery basil chicken. Drinks are good too!

Unique taste with great portions. I was very surprised you don't get food this good at these sizes. Even on lunch portions, we all left very full and happy. Great customer service also with quick seating during the lunch hour.

What a delightful treat. It's a nice neighborhood place on Clemente Street. We had the Kau Soi curry dish and the Tea Leaf salad. The Tea Leaf salad was amazing, an absolute abundance of flavors.

Four of us had a nice dinner. The selection or choices is great and gives you some nice flavor options. Two of our group needed gluten free and the Resteraunt was very attentive and careful which was really nice. Our food came to the table a little too randomly, another words one of four entree came came five or six minutes ahead and then the next two dishes came then another five minutes and the fourth dish arrived Not a deal breaker. Everyone in our party enjoyed the meal. I found my rice noodles softer than I would have liked but don’t have enough experience to know if that is how they are served in Burma. Cost of the meal was fair and the ingredients were fresh Quantities were all good as everyone left full. Atmosphere is urban casual. With plastic chairs and patio style tables. While the staff were very busy they were also friendly.

Loved Burma Superstar in past. Thought we should try B Star. Terrible. Rock hard inedible Sesame Chicken. Poor tasting Chicken Garlic Noodles with hardly any flavor. Mediocre tamarind chile shrimp. And over $100 for 3 of us. (takeout last Thursday).

We've been here multiple times after they couldn't accommodate us away at Burma superstar (or when the wait time was too long). This is their sister restaurant and has the same menu as Burma superstar. B Star is more spacious than superstar and you're much likely to find a place quickly than wait at superstar. Definitely like B Star for the delicious Burmese food

Burmese fusion that spins Burmese classics in interesting new ways. Note that parking on weekends is very challenging, especially with a farmers market on Sundays. Veggie Samosa: Potato filled fried samosa in bite size form. Delicious. Pork Jook: Jook is usually a simple dish, so those looking for strong bold flavors just keep that in mind. But this warm hearty jook was exactly what I was seeking, bringing memories from childhood. The toppings were flavorful, and the pork was very good. Thai Curry Pot Pie: What a combo. Something like a Tom Kha soup that's coconut milk based and tangy, but topped with the flakiest pot pie crust. This is a fusion that totally works! Delicious.

We hadn't tried Burmese food before and was a bit apprehensive if it'd be similar to more widely available Asian food. Boy, we are glad we're so wrong. The dishes are so rather distinct and incredibly delicious! Must say, despite being a hard non-vegetarian, their vegetarian dishes made me dripping. Incredible place, fantastic ambience, great folks and very reasonably priced. Can't recommend enough!

Yum!! Just as good as Burma Superstar down the street except there wasn't a huge wait. Really great appetizers, entrees and margaritas. We loved every second and they kindly accommodated our larger group.

Have been to B Star a few times for dinner and each time has been an overall good experience. The Curry Pot Pie is one of their more popular items and I can see why. The bread topping was super flakey and pairs super well with the curry. Lots of veggies and chicken in the curry as well. The salad on the side that it comes with is okay. I also really enjoyed the Firecracker Cauliflower - it's a must try! The service was fast and all of the staff were friendly and accommodating.