I've been to Little Rangoon twice and I haven't been disappointed. I always try to stick to the more obscure and Burmese dishes and they have always been an exotic and unique blend of flavors. Here is what I suggest to newbies deciding to dine there!
Appetizers: The Fried Opo is the must off the list... it's a sort of gourd that's tempura battered and fried into yumminess! Oh, and the mussels are quite tasty, too!
Salads: Heavenly Tomato Salad... and it is heavenly! If you are daring, try the Tea Salad... It's got a lot of spices and just didn't impress me to ever get it again. but that's just my taste buds... Must say it was very interesting!
Noodles: Still haven't found a favorite... I think the closest to it would be the Malaysian noodles.
Entrees: Beef Curry Short Ribs, Little Rangoon Curry with Tilapia
Sides: Paratha... sooooo thin and melt in your mouth yummy! Great with Dipping sauce!
Dessert: Sanwin Makin (Semolina Cake with White Poppyseeds) and the Cappucino Crunch Gelato or the Tartufo--very hazulnut chocolatey!
I made reservations both times and they have accomodated me nicely... the only sad thing was that they didn't have the Sanwin Makin dessert the last time I was there... going again soon, so hopefully that won't be the case as I find myself craving it whenever I'm in a food nostalgic sort of mood.
They are currently running crazy ridiculous lunch specials and 30% all menu items so there's not better time to try it but now!
Wait service has always been attentive and helpful... I think I had the same waitress everytime and she was helpful in figuring out how many dishes to serve a party of six and which dishes she would recommend.
Ambiance is a dimly world that with the artwork tries to transport you to Burma, but on an architectural note takes you elsewhere... say Greece or maybe Italy... probably figments of the restaurant that preceeded Rangoon... in any case more upscale than your usual Asian restaurant, which is nice.
So Little Rangoon, I hope you're here to stay because where else but burma would I turn to to get my Burmese fix?!