Teakwood
About This Spot
Stepping into Teakwood in the heart of San Francisco’s Hayes Valley feels like unfolding a quiet story crafted with care. The space strikes a gentle balance between warmth and refinement, where thoughtful design meets the casual hum of a neighborhood gathering spot. Whether lingering over midday light or easing into the evening rush, the mood carries a steady, unhurried rhythm that invites connection without pretension.
Here, dining is an unfolding journey through flavors that bridge traditions and innovation. Plates arrive not just as meals but as moments to savor—like the lively mingling of crisp textures and earthy notes in the signature tea leaf salad, or the comforting embrace of a rich curry layered with nuanced spices. Each dish feels intimate, a personal sharing of time-honored recipes presented with a contemporary sensibility. Drinks and cocktails complement the experience without overpowering it, adding subtle layers to an already rich canvas.
The attentive service enhances the atmosphere in its understated way. Staff move with genuine warmth and attentiveness, creating a space where you feel both welcome and well cared for. It’s the kind of place where conversations flow easily, whether between old friends or new acquaintances, and where the shared joy of discovering something heartfelt lingers beyond the last bite.
Teakwood is a quietly confident addition to the neighborhood’s culinary landscape—not flashy, but deeply felt—and it’s the kind of space that invites you to come back and discover more each time you visit.
What’s Available Here
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Identifies as Asian-owned
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Casual
- Trendy
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- High chairs
- Parking
Location & Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM - 09:30 PM | |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM - 09:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM - 09:30 PM | |
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| Thursday | 11:30 AM - 09:30 PM | |
| Friday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
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Sonya Hu 05 Dec 2025
Absolutely outstanding! I believe this is one of the Burma Love family’s newer outposts, but I’m so incredibly grateful that they brought this little picture of Burma into Hayes Valley. The food is absolutely delicious, the service is on point, and the space is just beautiful. Our server, Matt, was extremely attentive and friendly, as well as quite funny — I appreciate with them dealing with / going along with our shenanigans as we fought for the bill. They were also great at handling dietary restrictions / allergies, although I will note that the menu’s allergy markings are not comprehensive (there were a few items with peanut in the description but didn’t have the little peanut allergen sign marker; I hope there weren’t any where peanuts weren’t mentioned on the menu at all, but just something to watch out for if you have a deadly allergy). Food-wise, we split the tea leaf salad, hawker garlic noodles with shrimp, and Inle fisherman. My favorite had to be the tea leaf salad, a Burmese classic and just such a wonderful symphony of flavors and textures. I love the crunch from the sesame, sunflower seeds, garlic chips, and chickpeas (as well as, if we got them, the peanuts) paired with the freshness of the lettuce and cabbage, plus the slightly pungent / funky, super umami flavor from the shrimp powder and fermented tea leaves. I absolutely love this dish every time I get it, and it’s a must-try at any Burma Love family location if you haven’t had it before. They also mix it for you and explain each ingredient table-side, so it has a fun presentation. For our mains, both the garlic noodles and fisherman were quite tasty! The garlic noodles were super flavorful — certainly very garlicky but also a great hit of umami and salt from the soy sauce — and the shrimp was sweet, juicy, and tender. The noodles to err a bit on the greasy side, so I think they’re a great item to split but I would personally feel a little heavy / uncomfortable if that was all I had. The sliced cucumbers on top were a lovely pop of freshness to balance out the grease, though. I think if I had saved some of the tea leaf salad to eat alongside the noodles then that would’ve been perfect. I also really enjoyed the Inle fisherman; the cod was very flakey and tender (although certainly on the fishier side, if you’re less comfortable with strong fish flavor), and it had a great flavor from the slightly sweet, sour, salty, and spicy sauce and roasted heirloom tomatoes. The fish was paired with a wedge of cabbage, which might have been one of my favorite things that night. The cabbage was very tender but still had a good level of crunch, and it was topped with a delightfully umami, not too spicy chili crisp. All in all, such a wonderful spot for dinner! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Teakwood and cannot wait to come back!
Donna Fong 03 Dec 2025
Went here for dinner before symphony show. Service was quick and food delivered in a timely manner. The appetizer was tasty and pretty. However, the roll was not made tight enough so it fell apart in our hands. Chopsticks might have made eating this easier. Otherwise eating an egg roll with a fork doesn't make sense The chicken curry was a little two salty and not sweet enough. The steak was well cooked and tender but too citrus.
Michael Nader Musleh 02 Dec 2025
The egg, the lime, pickled green, cilantro, the meat texture and the paste within the noodles, all of it was the perfect storm. Salad was refreshing and the garlic noodles put it all together. However, The one thing that stood out the most was the perfect service form all aspects, everyone was smiling, caring and happpy. Eat there!
Liz Armstrong 15 Nov 2025
Tea leaf salad was delicious and mixed table side for us. Duck curry was good but there wasn’t much duck considering it’s $32. We appreciated that they changed our plates and utensils after the salad. Service was friendly and efficient. We want to come back to try other dishes.
Ying Zhang 08 Nov 2025
I visited Teakwood for Sunday brunch and had a pleasant afternoon catching up with friends from out of town. This was my first time at Teakwood, although I have visited various sister restaurants (Burma Superstar, B Star, Burma Love). This experience felt a bit elevated compared to the other ones I've been to. Decor and ambiance were really nice. The food was well portioned. The milk tea was very sweet and tasted a bit like ice cream. The keema platha was an excellent appetizer to share amongst four. We especially liked the dipping sauce. I preferred the noodles over the duck curry, surprisingly. Cons: I felt the curry was a bit too much, as in the first few spoonfuls were delicious but after a while I could not finish it. Another friend got the chicken curry and similarly, she took most of it to go since it felt too heavy for lunch. Our waiter was friendly, but we reminded them to refill our water many times. Maybe a bigger pitcher for the table was necessary haha Overall, I enjoyed Teakwood. I prefer it to Burma Love but Burma Superstar is still my favorite of the sister restaurants.
Cory Anderson 29 Sep 2025
Absolutely delicious! Loved everything we got! Green curry is super fresh / not from a paste, tea salad has good crunch from peanuts, fiery tofu is delicious and the right level of spice. For apps the mushrooms were a highlight, so delicious!! And the spring rolls were full of flavor. Will definitely come back :) 60% or more of the menu is gluten free. Very well marked for all dietary restrictions and waiter was super knowledgeable of allergens.
Anderson Angkeyile (Flying Sailor) 28 Sep 2025
This was my second visit to Teakwood. The food was flavorful and creatively prepared, just as I remembered. The restaurant itself has a modern, calming atmosphere—comfortable seating, beautiful colors, and thoughtful design accents that really add to the experience. The cod noodles were delicious, though the portion of cod was surprisingly small. The duck, while generously portioned and nicely seasoned, unfortunately wasn’t cooked through. It was tough to chew, and when we cut into it with a steak knife, parts of the meat appeared raw, with visible ligaments and uncooked flesh. Matt, our server, was extremely understanding and apologetic. He promptly removed the duck from the bill and even offered a complimentary drink as a gesture of goodwill. I truly believe this was an isolated incident, and we appreciated how it was handled. Thanks to Matt’s professionalism and kindness, we’ll definitely be returning in the future.