PePyoke KyetThun Gyaw (V08 aka best thing on the menu), and Gram Fritter Salad (S01.. ask for no fish sauce) and Tofu PinSane (V14.. just so-so) at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring
Vatana (Menu Item V08) available mild, medium, or hot, delicious any way you get it. at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring
Menu Item V06 (Nyat KaukSwe Gyaw) Flat rice noodles with Vatana, crushed peanuts, romaine, and tofu. It's Delicious! at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

  • Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe
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Burmese Style
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Many vegetarian meals and salads, some vegan. Mandalay tofu is a signature dish using peanuts and tofu served cold. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, Tue-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm.

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14 Reviews

First Review by khb

Avatar SharonR

SharonR

Points +2931

Vegan
21 Jun 2024

Great Burmese restaurant

Vegetarian menu is fully vegan. They're careful with the food, and we've never had cross-contamination issues. If you order the tea leaf salad, make sure to specify vegan so they take out the shrimp.

I typically get:
+ Vegan Tea Leaf Salad
+ Mango salad
+ KaYannThee gyaw (eggplant fritters) - huge eggplant fries, dipped in sweet/sour sauce
+ PePyoke KyetThun Gyaw - yellow beans stir-fried with onions. This one is so creamy and smooth. Pro tip: amazing as leftovers too.

All curries are really good too. Careful with the spice. If you order too spicy, it tends to be tamer the next day.

Avatar sarahisvegan

sarahisvegan

Points +102

Vegan
26 Aug 2023

delicious

as others have said, their vegetarian menu is all vegan. there are about 15ish dishes from there to choose from. i tried V06 and it was great! for most dishes you choose mild medium or hot for spiciness level. the food is a little bit expensive ($16-17 per veg entree), but the portion and quality is good and makes it worth it. going to try V10 next!

Pros: clearly labeled veg options, good quality food

Avatar veganceline

veganceline

Points +76

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

Tasty food from Myanmar

I loved that they have a whole list of ‘vegetarian’ options that happen to be vegan. We got some tofu noodles with a peanut sauce, a deliciously spicy tofu curry, and a dish that consisted of potatoes and green peppers. They gave generous rice portions. Definitely recommend for a hearty veggie meal!

Pros: Vegan friendly menu, Delicious food, Relaxed vibe

at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

Avatar ElissaBVegan

ElissaBVegan

Points +3008

Vegan
26 Nov 2022

Extensive vegan section on menu

Delicious vegan Burmese food! Always a treat.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Tasty , Efficient service

Cons: Only carry-out, no dine-in

A mixture of V4, V5, V6 and V11. at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

Avatar boysen_bean

boysen_bean

Points +554

Vegan
16 Sep 2022

Spicy and fantastic

So happy this place reopened! The whole vegetarian menu is also vegan.

This is as of September 2022 take out only, and will remain that way until the huge street construction outside ends.

Avatar KatieRomanoGriffin

KatieRomanoGriffin

Points +158

Vegan
03 Jan 2021

Delicious!

We love the food here! Say YES to the sour mustard dish with tofu. You will thank me! Staff is always helpful and friendly. We are doing takeout these days and miss dining in with everyone.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, They really understand vegan requests, Reasonable pricing

Avatar shineonyou

shineonyou

Points +941

Vegan
17 May 2020

Awesome food, a perennial favorite in Silver Spring

They are open for take out while Montgomery County is still quarantining! Check out their facebook page for updates about hours/closings. You can order online: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/mandalay-restaurant-silver-spring
There are a couple parking spaces out front blocked off for carry out. We ordered online, then called when we arrived, and they placed our order in our trunk for us. Super easy!

Food is always awesome. You must get the V6 (wide flat noodles with tofu & yellow beans). I also like the tofu salad. All veg entrees are vegan. If you order a salad, tell them you want it vegan (when ordering online, you just check a box that says "vegetarian" which will make it vegan). Staff is very experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly in general, including when it comes to preparing vegan food.

Pros: Very vegan friendly, Easy to order vegan , Large potions

Avatar 50%Dakini

50%Dakini

Points +830

Vegan
09 Feb 2020

Excellent

Wide range of vegetarian options, all of which are also vegan. Food tastes like a mix between Thai and Indian.

Pros: Helpful staff, lots of delicious options

Vegetarian menu - all vegan at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

Exterior at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

Avatar Rickisha

Rickisha

Points +22

Vegan
30 Jan 2019

Amazing food

Don’t let the unassuming decor fool you. The food at this place is AMAZING.

Avatar TimH.

TimH.

Points +1127

Vegan
23 Apr 2018

Everything Vegetarian is Vegan

Amazing food. Hands down, this restaurant has made Burmese food my new favorite. Vatana (the yellow peas/beans) are exquisite.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, all delicious

Cons: None

Vatana (Menu Item V08) available mild, medium, or hot, delicious any way you get it. at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

Menu Item V06 (Nyat KaukSwe Gyaw) Flat rice noodles with Vatana, crushed peanuts, romaine, and tofu. It's Delicious! at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

PePyoke KyetThun Gyaw (V08 aka best thing on the menu), and Gram Fritter Salad (S01.. ask for no fish sauce) and Tofu PinSane (V14.. just so-so) at Mandalay Restaurant and Cafe in Silver Spring

Avatar HappyToo

HappyToo

Points +131

Vegan
12 Feb 2015

Yummy

Yellow beans and onions - vegan and delicious.
The waiter said that all of the vegetarian dishes are vegan.

Too much machine noise.

Pros: Flavor, Decor, Free Parking

Cons: Prices, Ambient Sound, No Music

Avatar nicerhugs

nicerhugs

Points +16

Vegan
29 Feb 2012

Great authentic Burmese food

15 vegan entrees! Loads of salads that (with a request to leave out the fish sauce) are vegan and uniquely Burmese! Vegan desserts! A family owned spot with excellent food and service to match. Very authentic, delicious Burmese food. Pay them a visit, for sure!

Pros: So many options!, Great service

Cons: Remember to omit fish sauce!

Avatar Jgindc

Jgindc

Points +19

Mostly Veg
01 Jan 2011

A Burmese blessing!

Never tried Burmese food? It's a delightfully unique cuisine and Mandalay is the best establishment for Burmese food in the area -- by far. Start out with any of the salads (grated ginger, green papaya and black tea are our favorites) and then just pick anything off the vast menu for a tasty treat.

Pros: Consistently yummy food, Unique cuisine, Low-decibel enviroment

Avatar khb

khb

Points +141

Vegan
08 May 2008

I've never had anything like it

...and I mean that in a good way. I agree with the reviewer who said that the food is a cross between Thai and Indian: Indian-style onion-based curry sauces with Thai spices, samosas that vaguely resemble spring rolls, etc. I really like the food here (try the tofu with sour mustard), the prices are good, and I've never had any problems with the service like the ones mentioned by the other reviewers.

Pros: good food, good prices, nothing else like it

Cons: closed mid-afternoons, not 100% veg., so I can't give 5 cows

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