Aung Maylika- Burmese Cuisine in Benicia

I treated Ditas( my youngest daughter)💚 on her 61st Birthday last night (Sunday) to a Burmese Restaurant in Benicia, Aung Maylika. In our party were: Dinah, my oldest daughter, Dodie ( my oldest son) and his wife, Ruth Carver. This was my first time to enjoy Burmese food. My impression is : It is delicious and flavorful and it reminds me of some Filipino dishes that I love. We ordered the tea leaf salad, samosa soup, eggplant/shrimp dish, mango lemon shrimp, pork and vegetable in oyster  and both white and brown rice. 

 The samosa soup has both tamarind and curry. So it taste like the Filipino sinigang and the Indian curry soup. Burmese Food like all Asians Cuisines has to be Shared. 

I took some pictures during and after our dinner as follows:  

My Two Daughters- Dinah and Ditas 

Dodie and Ruth

   

Waiting To Be Seated

After Dinner we went back to Dodie's House, Play Chinese Mahjong and open Ditas gifts. Ditas won our mahjong game with her 7-pair hands below.  

Playing Chinese Mahjong-13 Tiles, Point System ( Minimum 8 pts to win) and No Jokers  

Ditas 7-pairs Mahjong Winning Hand-24 points

Ditas Birthday Card- Destined to Fly

Meanwhile, here's the AI overview of the Restaurant:

Aung MayLiKa

 is a family-owned Burmese restaurant located in Benicia, California, known for its authentic home-style cooking and fusion dishes. While it previously operated a second location in Concord, that branch closed in April 2024. 

Location & Contact

• Downtown Benicia (1st Street): 333 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510
  • Phone: (707) 361-5152
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday & Sunday (11 AM – 8 PM); Friday–Saturday (11 AM – 9 PM)
• Popular Dishes & Menu Highlights
• The restaurant specializes in fresh, from-scratch Burmese favorites. 

• Tea Leaf Salad: A signature dish frequently praised by reviewers for its unique flavors.
• Burmese Chicken Wings: Deep-fried and seasoned with paprika, onions, and bell peppers ($11.00).
• Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup: A rich and comforting traditional soup.
• Other Favorites: Pumpkin Salmon, Eggplant Garlic, and various Palatha (flaky fried bread) options.
• Dietary Options: Offers extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-freeoptions. 

Dining Experience

• Atmosphere: Casual, cozy, and contemporary with a "hidden spot" feel.
• Amenities: Features a gorgeous back patio for outdoor seating.
• Service: Known for fast, friendly service; the staff often explains Burmese cuisine to first-timers.
• Booking: Reservations are accepted via Yelp but are generally not required as there is rarely a long wait. 

Ordering Options

For those not dining in, you can order for pickup or delivery through platforms like DoorDash or directly via the Aung MayLiKa website. 

Website:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/aung-maylika-benicia-5

Personal Note; I am now 50% in my goal to taste all Southeast Asian Food. In my list for future tastings and outings are Indonesian, Cambodian and Malaysian cuisines. 

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