TleafGreen Will Open New Mountain View Location
The fast-casual Burmese eatery will debut at 790 Castro Street between December 2026 and January 2027.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Dining Out
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TleafGreen is set to open its second location in Mountain View, taking over the space previously held by Amici's East Coast Pizzeria for 24 years. The restaurant will offer a fast-casual Burmese menu featuring halal meat options.
Why it matters
Business owners intend to address the lack of fast-casual Burmese dining options in the local community. The brand aims to grow its footprint with plans to expand to two additional locations next year as part of a strategy to become a national chain.
The new 790 Castro Street site will feature 35 to 40 seats. The signature tea leaf salad is priced at $13.95.
The players
TleafGreen
This fast-casual restaurant chain specializes in Burmese cuisine and uses halal meat in all of its dishes.
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
This restaurant previously occupied the 790 Castro Street space for 24 years before its closure.
The details
Operating under a fast-casual model, the restaurant serves dishes like mint jalapeno chicken and basil dried chili beef. All menu items utilize halal meat as a core ingredient.
Timeline
April 2026: TleafGreen opened its debut location in San Jose.
December 2026 or January 2027: TleafGreen is expected to open in Mountain View.
Next year: The business plans to expand to two additional locations.
Roadmap
TleafGreen is positioning itself within the competitive fast-casual sector, mirroring a broader industry shift toward limited-service models. This expansion strategy marks the brand's attempt to bridge the gap between niche ethnic dining and scalable, national-level chain operations.
Local diners can expect a new fast-casual option at the former Amici's East Coast Pizzeria site with price points estimated to be 20% to 30% lower than standard sit-down restaurants. The small, 35- to 40-seat layout suggests a focus on quick service or takeout for residents.
The takeaway
The arrival of this new location highlights the growing popularity of fast-casual models that prioritize affordability and specific dietary requirements like halal. Residents looking for quick, ethnically diverse meal options may find this new addition a valuable alternative to traditional dining.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Redwood City Pulse.
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