Burma Social at Siglap serves unlimited momos and samosas with every main on weekends

If Burmese flavours have always intrigued you, but you’ve never quite known where to begin, Burma Social offers an easy entry point.

The Pan-Asian restaurant, which opened in 2023, draws on influences from its neighboring countries of India, China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Laos — a cultural mix that reflects the layered complexity of Burmese cuisine itself.

Here’s what’s new at Burma Social: A bottomless brunch that runs every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am to 3pm. It’s 90 minutes of unlimited momos and samosas, served alongside a main of your choice. Burma Social prices this at S$28 for one dish and S$38 for two.

The restaurant does require that every diner order at least one main, so the bottomless brunch will set you back at least S$28 per diner. (HungryGoWhere understands the S$38-for-two pricing is not shareable between diners, although the dishes themselves are free-for-all.)

We’d say: It really is value-for-money, especially in a restaurant’s setting.

Burmese cuisine is, by nature, shaped by its borders and shared culinary traditions. This philosophy underpins Burma Social menu, which feels both comforting and adventurous.

It’s not about authenticity here, but rather an approachable blend of flavours, presented in a contemporary space with attentive service.

Free-flow samosas and momos

Samosas will be familiar to most — crispy, flaky triangles filled with warmly spiced ingredients, fried or baked until golden. 

Momos, on the other hand, may be less familiar to some. It originates from Tibetan and Nepali cuisines, but is also commonly found across its neighbouring regions. It is served steamed or fried with savoury fillings.

While the bottomless brunch includes unlimited helpings of samosas and momos, it’s worth noting that the selection is limited to three variations.

The momos feature steamed Tibetan-style dumplings — available with minced chicken or vegetable fillings — served in a spicy, savoury tomato-based johl (gravy or soup). The jhol adds a warmth to the dish, and seeps into the tender dumplings for a deeply comforting finish.

The vegetarian samosas come crisp and golden, with a flaky crust that gives way to a warmly spiced vegetable filling. It is served simply with a sweet-tangy dipping sauce that cuts through the richness, making each bite well-balanced.

Mains that span a range of flavours

Of course, the samosas and momos are intended to complement your chosen main courses, with 12 dishes to choose from.

The restaurant calls them main dishes, but we did find some dishes smaller than others, so you might find yourself ordering more than one!

We started strong with our favourite, the vegetarian mala veg wok. 

Zucchini, broccoli, tofu, lotus stem, and baby spinach are tossed in a Sichuan sauce and served with rice. It was addictive, punchy, and aromatic, with a not-too-spicy heat level. A scoop with the rice makes for a satisfying bite.

A strong contender was the Burmese tohu — chickpea flour shaped into neat blocks, steamed, then fried. Finished with crushed peanuts, it’s rich and nutty with a delightful crunch in every bite. It draws from both Burmese and Thai influences, while also playing on the familiar chai tow kway (or carrot cake) flavours.

We also tried the signature Burmese noodles (seafood), though vegetarian and chicken options are also available.  A mix of rice and wheat noodles is wok-fried with vegetables, prawns, aromatics, and some mala spices for a touch of warmth, rather than burn.

This was the most familiar of the lot, delivering a smoky, work-tossed comfort that’s instantly approachable.

Burma boozy brunch

The drinks deserve just as much attention, and a flip through the beverage menu quickly proves it with the variety of choice.

For an extra S$49 per diner, Burma Social adds booze into the mix.

The Burma boozy brunch offers two hours of bottomless Asahi draft beers, mimosas, prosecco, red and white wine, gin, vodka, and whisky. House pours are also available at S$8 per glass.

We had the Himalayan Dawn (S$22), a refreshing mix of London dry gin, yuzu, handcrafted saffron reduction, fresh lime, and himalayan pink-salt rims. Clean, lightly, and fruity, it keeps things bright and easy on the palate.

The Mekong Lotus (S$22) impressed us even more. Vodka, lychee, pandan syrup, fresh lime, coconut water, basil and mint come together in a layered, aromatic sip.

While you may not find authentic Burmese cuisine here, Burma Social offers something that is still appealing — an approachable, Pan-Asian menu designed to please everyone at the table.

Its weekend bottomless brunch is reasonably priced for the restaurant’s contemporary concept and beautiful space. Plus, the format of a main paired with unlimited sides ensures that you leave comfortably full. 

This brunch might just be it for a simple, leisurely weekend gathering!

This was a hosted tasting.

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