Mandalay Restaurant & Cafe

Mandalay is a longtime family-owned Burmese restaurant in downtown Silver Spring, beloved by locals. We tried the Green Tea Leaf Salad and pork belly onion curry, both good, with mild flavors. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere felt homey, public parking lot is close by.

Food was delicious and service was efficient. Would definitely return to try more of the menu.

We stopped here on a Friday evening to learn they only do carryout on the weekends, which was a bit surprise but whatever. We grabbed a beef curry, pork curry, and a flat noodle dish to go and devoured everything at some of the outdoor seating near Ellsworth Place. Everything was super spicy and very delicious. Zero complaints on the food, some of the better Burmese food I've had.

This place serves well prepared Burmese food and is struggling because of Purple Line construction. Check out The Washington Post review for specific menu recommendations. *****NOTE, there is no indoor dining on weekends - takeout only. Not sure how long this will be the case and if it is because of staffing or Purple Line construction limitations.

Dining in is limited. My family have been enjoying their delicious food for years as takeouts. Every item is always flavorful. It is well worth the trip.