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Burma Ruby
326 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Mon - Thu & Sun: 5.00pm - 10.00pm; Fri & Sat: 5.00pm - 10.30pm
Appetizers
Samosas
Rice flour turnover filled with potatoes, red onions, peas, carrots and a blend of ten unique spices, served with special house sauce
vegetarian
Fried Tofu
Deep fried soft tofu seasoned and served with tangy chili sauce
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Choice of crisp calamari, fish, or chicken, stir-fried with scallions and black pepper
Lettuce Wrap
Lettuce wrap with radish, carrots and water chestnut with choice of chicken or shrimp, all tossed in special house sauce (additional charge for shrimp)
Palata
Multi-layer bread served with coconut chicken (additional charge for vegetarian curry or lamb curry)
Northern Fried Tofu
Homemade tofu made from yellow bean powder and served with soy chili sauce
Salads
Tea Leaf Salad
This salad is a popular traditional treat unique to Burma. A mix of Burmese tea leaves, fried garlic, yellow beans, peanuts, sesame seeds, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno peppers and dried shrimp. This special salad will awaken your taste buds (vegetarian option available)
Ginger Salad
Light and refreshing, this salad is mixed with pickled ginger, fried garlic, yellow beans, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, jalapeno peppers and dried shrimp (vegetarian option available)
Ruby Rainbow Salad
This salad is made from 4 different types of noodles, fried tofu, thinly sliced onions, cucumbers, fried garlic, cabbage, cilantro, special seaweed (seasonal), and topped with spicy rice (vegetarian option available)
Samosa Salad
Salad with vegan samosas, cabbage, onions, cilantro, cucumber, yellow bean powder, fried garlic and cilantro. Tamarind dressing with crushed red chili added to taste
Burmese Chicken Salad
Bite sized fried chicken with sliced red onion, fried onions, roasted bean powder, fried garlic and onion, cilantro and lime. Crushed red chili seasoned to taste
Burmese Rice Salad
Red rice salad with dried shrimp, roasted bean powder, cilantro, crushed peanuts, cabbage, fried garlic, tomato and house special sauce
Mango Salad
Shredded fresh green mangos served with fried onions, fried garlic, cabbage, red onions, yellow bean powder, cucumber and dried shrimp
Soups
Monk Hingar (Pureed Catfish Chowder)
This famous dish can be eaten anytime at any occasion. Thin rice noodles in a rich soup made from catfish, ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic and fried rice powder. Served with hard-boiled egg, fried yellow peas and cilantro. Lemon and crush red chili added to taste
Ohnoh Kawt Swe (Coconut Noodle Soup)
A rich and creamy coconut bisque with flour noodles. Served with chicken, onion, tamarind powder and paprika. Garnished with onion, cilantro and lemon
Samosa Soup
A delicious soup made with samosas, potatoes, onions, lentils, cabbage and falafel
vegetarian
Chicken
Rangoon Lemongrass Chicken
Wok tossed with chili, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, green beans, red bell peppers and lemongrass; finished with fresh basil
Chicken & Shrimp Biryani
Braised chicken drumsticks and fresh shrimp baked in a clay pot with fragrant Biryani rice, spices, raisins and nuts
Chicken Kebat
Marinated chicken stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilis, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro
Minted Jalepeno Chicken
This dish is simple in preparation, yet packs a lot of flavor. Minced chicken with fresh mint leaves, garlic, ginger and jalapenos
Fiery Chicken Tofu
Chicken wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in sweet and spicy sauce
Mango Chicken
Chicken breast tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side
Sesame Chicken
Strips of chicken lightly fried in sweet and tangy sauce, topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
Rangoon Chicken Curry
Red chicken curry cooked with yellow beans
Chicken Crisp
Crispy chicken breast deep fried and tossed in wok with garlic, ginger and chili sauce
Pumpkin Chicken Stew
A delicious stew made with chicken, locally grown pumpkin, fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Burmese spices
Pork
Rangoon Lemongrass Pork
Wok tossed with chili, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, green beans, red bell peppers and lemongrass; finished with fresh basil
Burmese Curried Pork
Pork simmered in red curry served with potatoes and pickled mangoes
Pumpkin Pork Stew
A delicious stew made with pork, locally grown pumpkin, fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Burmese spices
Garlic Pork
Tender pan-fried pork with garlic and light fish sauce
Minted Jalepeno Pork
This dish is simple in preparation yet packs a lot of flavor. Minced pork with fresh mint leaves, garlic, ginger and jalapenos
Fiery Pork Tofu
Pork wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in sweet and spicy sauce
Beef
Country Style Beef
Beef cooked in Bagan's traditional red curry with onion, garlic and red chili
Beef Kebat
Marinated beef stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilis, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro
Basil Chili Beef
Strips of beef tossed with dried chili flakes, fresh chili and onions; finished with basil
Fiery Beef Tofu
Beef wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in sweet and spicy sauce
Sesame Beef
Strips of beef lightly fried in sweet and tangy sauce, topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds
Lamb
Country Style Lamb
Lamb cooked in Bagan's traditional red curry with onion, garlic and red chili
Basil Chili Lamb
Strips of lamb tossed with dried chili flakes, fresh chili and onions; finished with basil
Fiery Lamb Tofu
Lamb wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in sweet and spicy sauce
Lamb Kebat
Marinated lamb stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilis, mint leaves, tomatoes and cilantro
Seafood
Village Catfish
This dish originates from the outskirts of Rangoon. Bone on catfish fried and served with onion, garlic, red chili and tomatoes in village style sauce
Mango Shrimp
Juicy shrimp tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side
Salmon Lemongrass Fusion
Grilled salmon served with sautéed veggies in spicy lemongrass sauce
Salmon Crisp
Crispy salmon deep fried and tossed in wok with garlic, ginger and chili sauce
Walnut Shrimp
Lightly fried shrimp wok tossed with creamy sweet sauce, topped with toasted walnuts and sesame seeds
Pumpkin Salmon Stew
A delicious stew made with salmon, locally grown pumpkin, fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Burmese spices
Ruby Shrimp
Wok sautéed shrimp served with onion, garlic and jalapenos
Mango Swai
White-flesh fish tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side
Shrimp Kebat
Marinated shrimp stir fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilis, mint leaves, tomatoes and cilantro
Shrimp Curry
Succulent shrimp cooked in Rangoon Ruby's special homemade red curry sauce
Garlic Shrimp & Eggplant
Sautéed shrimp and eggplant served with garlic and scallions in sweet chili sauce
Pumpkin Shrimp Stew
A delicious stew made with shrimp, locally grown pumpkin, fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Burmese spices
Vegetables & Tofu
Ruby String Beans
Stir-fried string beans served in garlic and chili sauce
Pea Leaf (Seasonal)
Young tender pea leaves stir-fried with white wine and garlic
Broccoli & Garlic
Broccoli tossed in wok with white wine, garlic, a dash of salt and garnished with fried onions
Eggplant & Garlic
Sautéed eggplant with garlic and scallions in sweet chili sauce
Pea Leaf Tofu
Fried tofu topped with stir-fried pea leaves, bell peppers and mushrooms in black bean sauce
Fiery Tofu & Vegetables
Wok fried tofu, string beans, bell peppers and basil in lightly fiery Rangoon sauce
Mango Tofu
Tofu tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side
Veggie Kebat
A mix of vegetables and tofu stir-fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilis, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro
Yellow Tofu, Red Curry
Yellow bean tofu cooked in red Burmese style curry
Burmese Eggplant Curry
Pan-fried eggplant curried with onion, garlic, and ginger
Egg & Okra Curry
Red Burmese curry prepared with tomatoes, fried hardboiled egg and okra
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Tomatoes, okra, eggplant, yellow beans, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, lentils and tofu coming together in harmony
Pumpkin Tofu Stew
A delicious stew made with tofu, locally grown pumpkin, fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Burmese spices
Noodles
Nan Gyi Dok
Rice noodles with coconut chicken sauce, yellow bean powder, cilantro and fried onion. Topped with a hardboiled egg and crispy wontons
Rangoon Noodle
Wheat noodles tossed with tofu, cucumber, cilantro, tomato, cabbage, chili sauce and dried shrimp powder (vegan option available)
Garlic Noodle
Flour noodles, crisp garlic and scallions tossed in a special house sauce. Served with fried tofu, BBQ pork or roast duck (additional charge for BBQ pork or roast duck)
Burmese Pad Thai
Rice noodles mixed with tofu, fresh red bell peppers, onion, pea leaves, cabbage, peanuts and scrambled egg (additional charge for chicken or shrimp)
Sides
Garlic Noodles
Noodles with garlic sauce, sprinkled with fried garlic
Home Style Fried Rice
Tender whole yellow beans steamed for 2 days, cooked with fried jasmine rice and topped with fried onions (additional charge for chicken or shrimp)
Coconut Rice
Aromatic jasmine rice with essence of coconut
Burmese-Indian Rice
Basmati rice prepared with cardamom, cinnamon, raisins and light butter
Brown Rice
Jasmine Rice
Palata
Pan-fried multi layer bread served with sugar
Desserts
Coconut Pudding
Silky coconut pudding deep fried and served with vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream
Fried Banana
Fresh banana dipped in a Burmese batter, fried and served with vanilla, strawberry, mango, or coconut ice cream
Dessert Palata
Crispy palata served with fresh banana and choice of vanilla, strawberry, mango, or coconut ice cream
Sweet Sticky Rice
Black sticky rice sweetened with brown sugar, served with coconut milk and vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream
Oven Baked Sooji
Coconut milk, eggs, butter, evaporated milk and baked poppy seeds served with vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream
Ice Cream
Refreshing vanilla, strawberry, mango or coconut ice cream served with condensed milk
Appetizer
Samosas
Rice flour turnover filled with potatoes, red onions, peas, carrots and a blend of ten unique spices, served with special house sauce
vegetarian
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Choice of crisp calamari, fish, or chicken, stir-fried with scallions and black pepper
Palata
Multi-layer bread served with coconut chicken (additional charge for vegetarian curry or lamb curry)
Northern Fried Tofu
Homemade tofu made from yellow bean powder and served with soy chili sauce
Lettuce Wrap
Lettuce wrap with radish, carrots and water chestnut with choice of chicken or shrimp, all tossed in special house sauce
Salads
Tea Leaf Salad
This salad is a popular traditional treat unique to Burma. A mix of Burmese tea leaves, fried garlic, yellow beans, peanuts, sesame seeds, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno peppers and dried shrimp. This special salad will awaken your taste buds (vegetarian option available)
Ginger Salad
Light and refreshing, this salad is mixed with pickled ginger, fried garlic, yellow beans, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, jalapeno peppers and dried shrimp (vegetarian option available)
Samosa Salad
Salad with vegan samosas, cabbage, onions, cilantro, cucumber, yellow bean powder, fried garlic and cilantro. Tamarind dressing with crushed red chili added to taste
Burmese Chicken Salad
Bite sized fried chicken with sliced red onion, fried onions, roasted bean powder, fried garlic and onion, cilantro and lime. Crushed red chili seasoned to taste
Mango Salad
Shredded fresh green mangos served with fried onions, fried garlic, cabbage, red onions, yellow bean powder, cucumber and dried shrimp
Soups
Monk Hingar (Pureed Catfish Chowder)
This famous dish can be eaten anytime at any occasion. Thin rice noodles in a rich soup made from catfish, ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic and fried rice powder. Served with hard-boiled egg, fried yellow peas and cilantro. Lemon and crush red chili added to taste
Ohnoh Kawt Swe (Coconut Noodle Soup)
A rich and creamy coconut bisque with flour noodles. Served with chicken, onion, tamarind powder and paprika. Garnished with onion, cilantro and lemon
Samosa Soup
A delicious soup made with samosas, potatoes, onions, lentils, cabbage and falafel
vegetarian
Entrees
All entrees are served with Jasmine rice. Additional charge for Brown rice, Coconut rice, or Burmese-Indian rice
Kebat
Chicken, beef or shrimp stir-fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilis, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro (add $2 for shrimp)
Basil Chili Beef
Strips of beef tossed with dried chili flakes, fresh chili and onions, finished with basil
Fiery Tofu
Chicken, pork, or beef, wok fried with tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in a sweet and spicy sauce
Chicken Crisp
Crispy chicken breast deep fried and tossed in wok with garlic, ginger and chili sauce
Mango Chicken
Chicken breast tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side
Ruby Shrimp
Wok sautéed shrimp served with onion, garlic and jalapenos
Rangoon Chicken Curry
Red chicken curry cooked with yellow beans
Burmese Curried Pork
Pork simmered in red curry served with potatoes and pickled mangoes
Country Style Beef Curry
Tender beef in a traditional red curry with onion, garlic, lemongrass and red chili
Shrimp Curry
Succulent shrimp stewed in Rangoon Ruby's homemade special red curry sauce
Pumpkin Pork Stew
A delicious stew made with pork, locally grown pumpkin, fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Burmese spices
Walnut Shrimp
Lightly fried shrimp wok tossed with sweet sauce, topped with toasted walnuts and sesame seeds
Mango Swai
White-flesh fish tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side
Vegetables & Tofu
Veggie Kebat
A mix of vegetables stir-fried with paprika, masala, tamarind, green chilis, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions and cilantro
Eggplant & Garlic
Sautéed eggplant with garlic, scallions and sweet chili sauce
Fiery Tofu
Wok fried tofu, string beans, bell pepper and basil in a lightly fiery Rangoon sauce
Mango Tofu
Tofu tossed in wok with basil, onions and mango puree. Served with fresh mango on the side
Burmese Eggplant Curry
Pan-fried Burmese eggplant cooked with onion, garlic, and ginger
Ruby String Beans
Stir-fried string beans served in garlic and chili sauce
Pumpkin Tofu Stew
A delicious stew made with tofu, locally grown pumpkin, fresh onion, garlic, ginger and Burmese spices
Broccoli & Garlic
Broccoli tossed in work with white wine, garlic, a dash of salt and garnished with fried onions
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Tomatoes, ocra, eggplant, yellow beans, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, lentils and tofu coming together in harmony
Noodles
Nan Gyi Dok
Rice noodles with coconut chicken sauce, yellow bean powder, cilantro and fried onion. Topped with a hardboiled egg and crispy wontons
Rangoon Noodle
Wheat noodles tossed with tofu, cucumber, cilantro, tomato, cabbage, chili sauce and dried shrimp powder (vegan option available)
Garlic Noodle
Flour noodles, crisp garlic and scallions tossed in a special house sauce. Served with fried tofu, BBQ pork or roast duck (additional charge for BBQ pork or roast duck)