Hole-in-the-wall, cash-only Burmese restaurant for quick, cheap meals served from an open kitchen.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3406 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 553-8911
Website: https://yamosf.net/
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Reviews
Suman Hazra
In short, it is not worth it!
Sure, the prices are cheap but that is the only thing this place has going for itself.
The person working the counter was extremely rude and angry, and it seemed like she was angry that I was there to buy food lol.
The food itself was extremely average. Had the tea salad, and it was very ordinary. The house noodles were bland, and while the portion size was generous, it definitely needed more flavour.
Do not recommend this place!
… moreSure, the prices are cheap but that is the only thing this place has going for itself.
The person working the counter was extremely rude and angry, and it seemed like she was angry that I was there to buy food lol.
The food itself was extremely average. Had the tea salad, and it was very ordinary. The house noodles were bland, and while the portion size was generous, it definitely needed more flavour.
Do not recommend this place!
Sarina Iwai
Wanted to order for to go but ending up waiting close to an hour since we didn’t know how the system worked.
Got the yamo house noodles with beef- it was good but just average level. It’s a nice place if you’re looking for a really cheap place to eat but is it worth lining up an hour for? Maybe not. Seating is also super limited- just a little counter at the front so be prepared to wait! The two ladies working were nice though!
… moreGot the yamo house noodles with beef- it was good but just average level. It’s a nice place if you’re looking for a really cheap place to eat but is it worth lining up an hour for? Maybe not. Seating is also super limited- just a little counter at the front so be prepared to wait! The two ladies working were nice though!
K M
Tiny, diner style, Asian comfort food spot in the mission district. Friday night, we waited about 45mins for a spot to sit for dinner.
Ordered the tra leaf salad, egg rolls, samsusas, curry chicken, mango chicken, cold noodles, and some other stuff. Overall it’s good, relatively healthy. Fresh ingredients and made to order.
Taste wise, it was fine. Not many negatives. Nothing fancy to honest. It is very affordable for 2025 and being in the heart of the city which is definitely a plus.
If you want a simple, somewhat hearty, affordable, Asian meal that’s made to order, this is your spot. Otherwise, it’s not fancy and nothing impressive. I think to go orders are better here if you’re in a rush. Might be back.
… moreOrdered the tra leaf salad, egg rolls, samsusas, curry chicken, mango chicken, cold noodles, and some other stuff. Overall it’s good, relatively healthy. Fresh ingredients and made to order.
Taste wise, it was fine. Not many negatives. Nothing fancy to honest. It is very affordable for 2025 and being in the heart of the city which is definitely a plus.
If you want a simple, somewhat hearty, affordable, Asian meal that’s made to order, this is your spot. Otherwise, it’s not fancy and nothing impressive. I think to go orders are better here if you’re in a rush. Might be back.
Delia Grande
Cute small and family owned business, tight seating area in front of the kitchen so if that’s not your thing you can order to go.
Tasty food and easy to share, very simple menu with homemade vibes, we really enjoyed watching how they prepare each dish.
… moreTasty food and easy to share, very simple menu with homemade vibes, we really enjoyed watching how they prepare each dish.
Jeff Ho
It is endearing how Michelle (the waitress) remembers all of her customer’s names. Yamo is a small eight seat counter style restaurant ran by a daughter and mother team. My Burmese tea salad $9 and chicken house noodles $9 were delicious. A lot of flavor. It is great for the price. There was a 30 minutes wait at 7:30pm on a Monday. Excellent dinner tonight.
… moreWinston Dy
Good food, good price, good service. All in all, good. Tried Chicken House Noodles, Cold Noodles with spicy chicken, Spinach Noodles with Tofu, and Black Bean Fish with Noodles. My favorite was the Cold Noodles, followed by the Chicken House Noodles, then the spinach noodles and lastly the Black Bean Fish. Each dish was $9 and total was $36 cash.
… moreCaleb Thomas
Like the place a lot. Yeah i know there’s always a line but for 9$ im not complaining. Go there multiple times a week and consistent food. Love their house noodles. Samusas is sumthing you cant miss from the appetizers menu.
… moreparidhi jain
Such a good experience! The food just hits the spot! We had Tea leaf salad, egg rolls, tofu house noodles with their chili oil. All of this just for $21!! Everything is under 8 bucks .. cash only.. 8 seats to dine in.. must try!
… moreJesse Nichols
Left a five star review 8 years ago, and I stand by it. This little Burmese greasy spoon is always great and super cheap. Even if the ladies behind the counter seem generally uninterested in having you there. Perhaps that’s half the appeal. Worth the short wait to get a seat. Bring cash!
… moreS Lee
Yamo is a tiny (and I mean tiny – as in there’s the kitchen and right up against it there’s diner-style seating consisting of maybe 10 stools total) restaurant located in the heart of the Mission district. Given the small size of the restaurant, many patrons decide to order out; however, there is still the option to dine in, but bear in mind you may experience a bit of a wait due to the limited real estate. That being said – what the restaurant lacks in size, it makes up for in the flavor of its food – a straightforward simple menu consisting of classic Burmese dishes alongside a variety of other Asian flavors. One last thing to keep in mind, is that they are a CASH ONLY establishment, so make sure you have cash on hand if you want to dine here!
My partner and I arrived on Thursday afternoon around 6pm and waited about 15-20 minutes to be seated. There isn’t a formal waitlist, rather dine-in patrons sort of line-up outside the restaurant and the staff members (which consist of a mother-daughter duo) call each party in soon as there is space. Service is quite quick and you get to watch your food prepared right in front of you! We decided to order their tea leaf salad, the black bean fish, and Yamo house noodles. If you’d like to grab a drink, they direct you to their refrigerator and you’re welcome to help yourself (drinks are $2 each).
Our food was ready to eat in about 10-15 minutes, which was astounding to me. We started first with the tea leaf salad, a classic Burmese dish, with a spicy kick to it. As someone who does not handle their spice well, I quickly went to the fridge to grab a drink – a can of Cactus Cooler, which is an orange pineapple soda (something I’ve never seen before actually). Despite the spice, the tea leaf salad was light and delicious, with the nuts providing a satisfying crunch as well. The black bean fish came paired with rice and was delicious. My only comment would be that the sauce itself seemed a bit thin, and not as thick as I would have liked it; however, that just might be a personal preference. The highlight of the meal was definitely their Yamo house noodles – I highly recommend it to anyone who comes to dine here. The richly flavored garlic noodles paired with your protein of choice, makes for a very filling bite – and for only $8, what a steal. Most entrees here are just $8 – and for us our meal in total came out to $26 before tip (of which they definitely deserve).
If you’re looking for some delicious Burmese/Asian food, then Yamo has to be on your list of places to try next!
… moreMy partner and I arrived on Thursday afternoon around 6pm and waited about 15-20 minutes to be seated. There isn’t a formal waitlist, rather dine-in patrons sort of line-up outside the restaurant and the staff members (which consist of a mother-daughter duo) call each party in soon as there is space. Service is quite quick and you get to watch your food prepared right in front of you! We decided to order their tea leaf salad, the black bean fish, and Yamo house noodles. If you’d like to grab a drink, they direct you to their refrigerator and you’re welcome to help yourself (drinks are $2 each).
Our food was ready to eat in about 10-15 minutes, which was astounding to me. We started first with the tea leaf salad, a classic Burmese dish, with a spicy kick to it. As someone who does not handle their spice well, I quickly went to the fridge to grab a drink – a can of Cactus Cooler, which is an orange pineapple soda (something I’ve never seen before actually). Despite the spice, the tea leaf salad was light and delicious, with the nuts providing a satisfying crunch as well. The black bean fish came paired with rice and was delicious. My only comment would be that the sauce itself seemed a bit thin, and not as thick as I would have liked it; however, that just might be a personal preference. The highlight of the meal was definitely their Yamo house noodles – I highly recommend it to anyone who comes to dine here. The richly flavored garlic noodles paired with your protein of choice, makes for a very filling bite – and for only $8, what a steal. Most entrees here are just $8 – and for us our meal in total came out to $26 before tip (of which they definitely deserve).
If you’re looking for some delicious Burmese/Asian food, then Yamo has to be on your list of places to try next!