Menu

Burma Light offers a diverse menu with a fusion of Burmese, Thai, Indian, Chinese, and Indonesian flavors. Located in Folsom, California, the restaurant provides a range of dining options, including vegetarian dishes, Asian-owned, and happy hour specials. Customers rave about the Tea Leaf Salad and the flavorful Burmese dishes like the chicken curry and garlic noodles. The attentive service and accommodating staff make dining at Burma Light a delightful experience. With options for outdoor seating, catering, and private dining, this restaurant caters to various preferences. The refreshing Burmese Ice Tea and unique dishes like Tofu Lettuce Wraps and Coconut Yellow Bean with Mango Ice Cream are must-tries. Overall, Burma Light impresses with its fresh and delicious food, friendly atmosphere, and exceptional service.

Tea

Tea

Burmese Ice Tea

$6.00

Fresh Coconut Water

$8.00

Fiji Water

$8.00

Sparkling Water

$8.00

Bottled

Bottled

Soft Drink

Soft Drink

Pepsi

$4.00

Diet Pepsi

$4.00

Starry ( Lemon lime)

$4.00

Lemonade

$4.00

Ice Tea

$4.00

Ginger beer

$4.00

Samosas

Deep fried hand-made wheat flour wraps filled with potatoes, onion, and spices served with our special house sauce.

$13.00

Salt & Pepper

Deep-fried with your choice of protain topped with scallions, jalapenos, white pepper and five spice, served with house sauce.

$12.00

Palata

A flaky layered flatbread with choice of side curry.

$12.00

Lettuce Wrap (GFS)

Stir fried carrots, green bell peppers, mushroons, radish, ginger, garlic, water chestnut, sasame seeds and hoisin sauce served with lettuce

$14.00

Yellow Tofu

Made with yellow bean powder, wheat starch, salt and sugar fried in vegetable oil.

$14.00

Appetizers

Appetizers

Soup & Salad

Soup & Salad

Ohn-No-Khao-Swe(GFS) (Coconut Noodle Soup)

A rich and creamy bisque with flour noodle and fried wonton, served with coconut chicken.

$14.00

Samosas Soup

Samosas and falafel with potatoes, chickpeas, cabbage, jalapenos, red onion, bay leaves, paprika, masala, tamarind, turmeric and dried chili.

$14.00

Tea Leaf Salad(GF)

$17.00

Ginger Salad(GF)

Pickled ginger, fried garlic, yellow bean, yellow bean powder, peanuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, jalapenos, onion oil and your choice of green.

$14.00

Mango Salad(GF)

Pickled mango with fried garlic, cabbage, red and fried onion, cucumber, cilantro, yellow bean powder, onion oil, and your choice of green

$14.00

Samosas Salad

Samosas with cabbage, red and fried onion, cilantro, cucumber, jalapenos, mint, sesame seeds, fried garlic, yellow bean powder, tamarind sauce and splash of samosas soup on your choice of green.

$15.00

Papaya Salad

$14.00

Chicken Salad(GF)

Bite-sized fried chicken with red and fried onions, cucumber, yellow bean powder, cabbage, cilantro, fried wontons, sesame seeds, onion oil and chili sauce on your choice of green.

$15.00

Tea Leaf Dressing

$6.00

Salad Topping (Peanut, Yellow Bean, etc...

$5.00

Jasmine Rice

$3.50

Coconut Rice

$4.50

Burmese Indian Rice

Basmati rice prepared with green cardamom,cinnamon, biryani masala raisins, bay leaves, cloves and light butter.

$4.50

Home Style Fried Rice (GF)

Jasmine rice with onions, green beans, carrot, turmeric and egg.

$13.00

Shrimp Fried Rice (GF)

Jasmine rice with shrimp,fish roe, egg, garlic, salt and sugar.

$19.00

Lobster Fried Rice (GF)

wok fried jasmine rice with lobster tail, egg, garlic, salt and sugar

$30.00

Wok Fried Spicy Noodle

Wheat-noodles tossed with onions, scallions, cabbage bean sprout, red bell pepper, oyster sauce, served with sambal chili sauce

$14.00

Burmese Pad Thai (GF)

Thin-flat rice noodles tossed in wok with red bell pepper,onions, scallions, beansprouts, egg,paprika, turmeric,fish sauce and topped with peanut and cabbage .

$13.00

Stir-Fried Butter Noodle

Wheat noodle stir-fried with butter, scallions, egg, garlic, soya sauce, oyster sauce and sugar

$13.00

Burmese Garlic Noodle

Egg-flour noodles tossed woth fried garlic, scallions, cucumbers, garlic oil and oyster sauce, served with sweet chili sauce and jalapeno.

$13.00

Nan-Gyi-Dok (GFS)

Thick rice udon noodles with coconut chicken curry, yellow bean powder,cilantro, red and fried onions, fried wonton,lemon, fish sauce and hardboiled egg.

$16.00

Rice & Noodle

Rice & Noodle

Chicken

Chicken

Lemongrass Chicken (GFS)

Stir fried chicken with sambal chili, dried chilies, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, snap peas, red bell peppers, lemongrass and fresh basil.

$19.00

Black Pepper Chicken

Marinated chicken with onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, ginger, garlic, scallions, white wine, black bean sauce, soy sauce, black and white pepper.

$19.00

Basil Chili Chicken (GFS)

Marinated chicken tossed with dried red chili flakes, dried chili, jalapenos, onions, tamarind powder, white wine, vinegar and basil.

$19.00

Chicken & Tofu

Wok stir fried chicken with tofu, string beans, bell peppers, garlic, ginger,white wine, vinegar,sugar,sambal chili, basil with hosin and oyster sauce.

$19.00

Mango Chicken (GFS)

Marinated chicken tossed in a wok with soy sauce, white pepper, basil, onions, sambal chili and mango puree.

$19.00

Burmese Style Chicken Curry (GF)

Chicken thigh simmered in lemongrass, onions, potatoes, ginger, garlic, masala, paprika, bay leaves, and topped with fish sauce.

$19.00

Sesame Chicken

Hand-cut strips of chicken lightly fried in soy sauce, vinegar, honey topped with sesame seeds.

$19.00

Chicken Kebat (GF)

Marinated chicken stir fried with onions, tomato, mint, cilantro, jalapenos, turmeric, tamarind, masala and paprika.

$19.00

Pumpkin Chicken (GF)

Locally sourced pumpkin with chicken, coconut milk, curry powder, broccoli, carrots, onions, ginger and garlic.

$19.00

Minted Jalapenos Chicken

Minced chicken with sambal chili sauce, mint leaves, garlic, ginger, jalapenos, cilantro, soy sauce, fennel seed powder and mustard seed powder.

$19.00

Dry Curry Chicken (GF)

Chicken, coconut milk, string bean, okra, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, paprika, curry powder and blue ginger.

$19.00

Chicken Briyani (GF)

Chicken leg and thigh steweed in tomatoes ,onions, garlic and tumeric based sauce. Served with Burmese indian rice, topped with peas, cilantro, fried onions, raisin and cashew nuts.

$19.00

Dry Curry Veggie (GF)

Tofu,tomatoes.carrots.opo, coconut milk, , string bean, okra, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, paprika, curry powder and blue ginger.

$17.00

Black Pepper Tofu

Stir fried tofu with onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, ginger, garlic scallions, white wine, black bean sauce, soy sauce, black and white pepper

$17.00

Burma String Beans (GFS)

Stir-fried string beans with garlic,ginger, soy sauce,vinegar,sugar and sambal chili sauce.

$17.00

Broccoli Garlice (GF)

Brocoli tossed in a wok with white wine, garlic,a little salt .

$17.00

Eggplant & Garlic (GFS)

Sauteed eggplant with garlic,ginger,basil,soy sauce, dried chillis,sambal chili, and vinegar.

$17.00

Tofu & veggie

Wok fried tofu with string beans, bell peppers, garlic, ginger,white wine, vinegar,sugar,sambal chili, basil with vegan hosin sauce.

$17.00

Mango Tofu (GFS)

Marinated tofu tossed in a wok with soy sauce,white pepper, basil, onions, sambal chili and mango puree.

$17.00

Mix Veggie Kebat (GF)

A mix of vegetables and tofu stir fried with onions, tomatoes,opo,mint,cilantro,jalapenos, turmeric, tamarind,masala,lemon juice and paprika.

$17.00

Burmese Eggplant Curry (GF)

Onion based curry with eggplant, ginger, garlic,paprika,turmeric. tamarind and masala.

$17.00

Mix Veggie Curry (GF)

Onion based curry with eggplant,tomatos, string beans,cabbage,opo,tofu,ginger,garlic,paprika, turmeric, tamarind and masala.

$17.00

Pumpkin Vegetable Curry (GF)

Locally sourced pumpkin with curry powder, coconut milk, string beans, tofu, opo, brocolli, carrots, onions, ginger and garlic.

$17.00

Vegetable

Vegetable

Beef

Beef

Dry Curry Beef (GF)

Thin sliced beef, coconut milk, string bean, okra, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, paprika, curry powder and blue ginger

$20.00

Beef Kebat (GF)

Marinated beef stir fried with onions, tomato, mint, cilantro, jalapenos, turmeric, tamarind, masala and paprika

$20.00

Basil & Dried Chili Beef (GFS)

Marinated beef tossed with dried red chili flakes, Thai chili, jalapenos, onions, tamarind powder, black pepper and basil leaves.

$20.00

Black Pepper Beef

Marinated beef with onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, ginger, garlic scallions, white wine, black bean sauce, soy sauce, black and white pepper

$20.00

Beef Tofu

Wok fried Lamb with tofu, string beans, bell peppers, garlic, ginger,white wine, vinegar,sugar,sambal chili, basil with hosin and oyster sauce.

$20.00

Sesame Beef

Hand-cut strips of beef lightly fried in soy sauce, vinegar, honey topped with sesame seeds .

$20.00

Dry Curry Lamb (GF)

Lamb, coconut milk, string bean, okra, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, paprika, curry powder and blue ginger

$21.00

Basil & Dried Chili Lamb (GFS)

Marinated Lamb tossed with dried red chili flakes, Thai chili, jalapenos, onions, tamarind powder, black pepper and basil

$21.00

Lamb Kebat (GF)

Marinated lamb stir fried with onions, tomato, mint, cilantro, jalapenos, turmeric, tamarind, masala and paprika

$21.00

Lamb Tofu

Wok fried Lamb with tofu, string beans, bell peppers, garlic, ginger,white wine, vinegar,sugar,sambal chili, basil with hosin and oyster sauce.

$21.00

Black Pepper Lamb

Marinated lamb with onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, ginger, garlic scallions, white wine, black bean sauce, soy sauce, black and white pepper

$21.00

Burmese Style Lamb Curry (GF)

Diced lamb simmered in lemongrass,potatoes,onions, ginger, masala.paprika, bay leaves.turmeric,curry powder, and fish sauce.

$22.00

Lamb

Lamb

Seafood

Seafood

Dry Curry Seafood (GF)

Choice of your seafood with coconut milk, string bean, okra, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, paprika, curry powder and blue ginger

$20.00

Black Pepper Sauce

Choice of your seafood with onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, ginger, garlic scallions, white wine, black bean sauce, soy sauce, black and white pepper

$20.00

Burmese Shrimp (GFS)

Wok sauteed shrimp with onions, garlic, ginger, jalapenos, dried chili, soy sauce, sugar, white wine , vinegar with sambal chili, hoison and oyster sauce.

$22.00

Shrimp Kebat (GF)

Marinated shrimp stir fried with onions, tomato, mint, cilantro, jalapenos, turmeric, tamarind, masala and paprika.

$22.00

Honey Shrimp (GF)

Lightly fried shrimp tossed in a wok with mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon and lychee juice,

$22.00

Mango Shrimp (GFS)

Marinated shrimp tossed in a wok , basil, onions, sambal chili and mango puree

$22.00

Shrimp Curry (GF)

Onion based, cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, ginger, paprika, masala, turmeric and fish sauce.

$22.00

Pumpkin Curry (GF)

Locally sourced pumpkin with choice of your seafood, coconut milk, curry powder, broccoli, carrots, onions, ginger and garlic

$21.00

Garlic Shrimp Eggplant (GFS)

Sauteed shrimp and eggplant with garlic,ginger,basil,soy sauce, dried chillis,sambal chili, and vinegar.

$22.00

Black Pepper Swai

Marinated chicken with onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, carrots, ginger, garlic scallions, white wine, black bean sauce, soy sauce, black and white pepper

$20.00

Basil & Dried Chili Swai (GFS)

Marinated chicken tossed with dried red chili flakes, Thai chili, jalapenos, onions, tamarind powder, black pepper and basil

$20.00

Salmon Lemongrass Fusion (GFS)

Grilled salmon with sambal chili, dried chili,garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, snap peas, red bell peppers, onions, scallions, lemongrass and fresh basil.

$23.00

Fried Coconut Pudding

Deep fried coconut pudding made with yellow bean powder,flour,corn starch,sugar, topped with fresh strawberry and coconut cream, served with a scoop of ice cream.

$11.00

Fried Banana

Fresh banana dipped in (corn starch, flour,salt,sugar,water,cooking oil) deep fried and topped with fresh strawberry and condensed milk, served with a scoop of ice cream.

$11.00

Dessert Palata

Palata with fresh banana and strawberry and topped with condensed milk, served with a scoop of ice cream.

$12.00

Black Sticky Rice

Black sweet rice with brown sugar, coconut milk and condensed milk, served with a scoop of ice cream.

$11.00

Shwe-Gyi ( BURMESE SEMOLINA CAKE)

Semolina flour,egg,butter, sugar,water,coconut cream, evaporated milk and poppy seeds, served with a scoop of ice cream.

$12.00

Dessert

Dessert