Saturday, March 21, 2026
Irrawaddy Burmese Restaurant
8 of us tonight for dinner. Been awhile since I have been to Irrawaddy. I was content to let CJ do all the ordering. These dishes are not on my everyday radar. A few I have had before but most were new ones.
Started out with a couple of salads. Tea Leaf which I have had before and Ginger salad which was a new one. Both had very good flavors. Much different from salads we are used to eating.
Next was Paratha with Curry Sauce. This is a type of flatbread. Also a plate of Burmese Falafel. Falafel was a bit dry. Served with a sauce which added flavor but not much else.
A plate of Mandalay Style Coconut Noodles with Chicken appeared. I did like this dish. Subtle flavors. Followed by a bowl of Mango Chicken. Again nice flavors.
Next was Paprika Shrimp. Flavors were nice but to me the shrimp was overcooked for my taste. Then onto a plate of Basil Fish. The fish was tender and had good flavor. I am not a big fan of basil so I didn't partake in the extras that were on the plate.
Next dish I have had before. Tea Leaf Lamb. Meat was tender and had good flavors.
Dinner was accompanied by Burmese Fried Rice, Steamed Rice and Coconut Rice.
For dessert I had Par lu dar which is Jelly, Tapioca, Pudding and Ice Cream in a Coconut Cream Milk. Interesting flavors. Personally I think I would prefer just a bowl of ice cream, But it was nice to try a Burmese dessert.
Wines brought tonight were an assortment. I did taste most of them. I brought a 2017 a.p.vin, Garys Vineyard, Pinot Noir. I personally thought it was a bit on the weak side but several people thought it was one of the better wines on the table. All the wines were showing quite well.
2022 McPrice Myers, Larner Vineyard, Viognier
2020 McPrice Myers, Paso Robles, Assoutrements. A red blernd.
NV Marc Hebrart, Premier Cru, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne
2015 Joseph Swan, Solas Vineyard, RRV, Pinot Noir
???? amfora, Vino Naranja, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Orange Wine
2017 Launois, Grand Cru, Maxime, Champagne
2014 Clairborne & Churchill, Twin Creeks, Clone 2A, Edna Valley, Estate Pinot Noir
2010 Williams Selyem, Eastside Road Vineyards, RRV, Pinot Noir
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