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I really liked the chicken curry, pea palata, and mango salad, and the I got here. I ordered via uber so can't comment on the ambiance or service at all. It was my first time trying Burmese food and I would get it again. The chicken curry was one of my top 10 specific chicken curry flavors I have had. The only miss for me was the Mont Lat Saung beverage. I found it very sweet. Sickly syrupy sweet, to the point where I could only drink 2-3 sips. Also for reference, I enjoy 50% - 80% sweetness brown sugar boba, but this was flat in flavor and too sweet.
Running errands in Queens and wanted to try something new, noting Burmese Bites. Don't recall ever having Burmese so headed over, discovering it was in Queens Center Mall's Food Court. Order Pat Tote (aka Fried Chicken Wontons) and what I was told by them was uniquely Burmese, their Tea Leaf Salad - made with fermented tea leaf, lime, tomato, garlic, fish sauce, green chili, cabbage, and some other stuff. The lightly crisp Pat Tote wontons came with a tasty Tamarind Sauce. The Tea Leaf Salad reminded me of a non-traditional slaw, with light smokey notes yet overall fresh flavors - hard to compare to anything else I've yet had. Despite not being a fan of malls, I'd recommend trying Burmese Bites out if nearby. After this great experience, I'd welcome myself exploring more Burmese dishes!
This is my second time visiting Burmese Bites, it's a great experience. First time I came, my wife & I tried the Chicken Dum Pot and Coconut Ramen. The flavors were rice and portion was pretty filling. Today I tried the Curry Chicken Rice Box, curry wasn't very rich but the chicken was very soft and delicious. The staff is very nice & friendly and the turnaround time is pretty quick. There are still plenty of options to try and will definitely be back in the coming weeks.
Having been a fan of their coconut chicken noodle soup and curry palata for a few years at their Queens Night market stand, I was curious to try some more items off their more extensive menu since they've opened this permanent location several years ago. Ohno Kaukswe $10.95: coconut chicken noodle soup, served with half a hard boiled egg, cilantro, sliced red onions, lime, crispy shallots. One of my favorite items from them, homey, savory and hearty with a zing from the red onion and lime juice. Perfect. Curry palata: chicken $8.95 and potato $7.95 versions are both tasty, this is their version of roti with dipping curry. A bit more dense than some SE rotis but it really varies regionally. Tasty all around and quite filling by itself. Dum pot $10.95: wow lots of flavor in the biryani rice and chicken. Super tasty and good value for the price. Very impressed and would def order this again! Tea leaf salad $10.95: fermented tea leaves (the grind into a paste here), mixed crunchies (peanuts, fried garlic, shallots?), lime, tomato, fish sauce, chili, cabbage. This was probably the one dish I wanted to like but wasn't particularly fond of from here. There was a lot of sliced raw garlic in this, I originally thought I'll just pick some aside though it got to be kinda overpowering toward the end. Also I'm not sure if it was the batch mixed that day but overall the salad was very salty, more than it's been compared to other Burmese restaurants. Personally I'm less of a fan of the ground up tea leaves, it smelled a little too funky to me (which isn't necessarily a negative), though in this case it felt a bit off, or maybe I'm reacting to the fish sauce. I will be returning for some of the other items tho! Location is in the basement food court of the Queens Center Mall. Closed Sundays. Order and stay close and they'll call the number on your receipt when ready, for me on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm it took about 5-7minutes for two items. Shares open seating and public bathrooms with the rest of the food court vendors.
There are plenty of foodie food courts in Queens. With offerings ranging from Panda Express to Chick-fil-a, the Queens Center mall is not one of them. But the presence of Burmese Bites alone is enough to make up for any other deficiency. Everything we tried was stellar. The fried chickpea tofu was unlike anything I have had before, although perhaps most reminiscent to panelle if I had to draw a parallel. While my exposure to Burmese cuisine is admittedly limited, this was certainly the most well-flavored version of the famous fermented tea salad I have tried. They have a variety of different pairings with the parotta, which is similar to the roti you would be served at a Malaysian restaurant. I had it with a flavorful and hearty potato curry garnished with fried onions, whose only fault was the very high temperature of the potato morsels.
The culinary mecca that is New York City still has some noticeable gaps in its repertoire, and that includes its dearth of Burmese eateries. Burmese Bites fills some of this void with some excellent bites in an unexpected location-- the middle of a mall food court that counts Auntie Anne's, Carvel, and Chipotle among their vendors. How this Burmese restaurant found itself among these suburban mall staples is beyond me, but it appears they've found a steady audience for their food. I remember when they just had a stand at the Queens International Night Market, but with their permanent location we can have their food year round. The Keema Palata is the star of their menu, and based on my understanding of Burmese food as someone who grew up with Burmese parents this is a dish invented by this business, which is super cool. The dough is crispy, pliant, and filled with a delicious curried chicken. I can't imagine anyone who eats chicken disliking this dish, so if that's you, order it! Anyone familiar with Burmese food will have tried tea leaf salad, which is fresh, crunchy, and a little spicy. The fermented tea leaves and diced tomato give the salad a nice umami flavor, the crispy broad beans and peanuts give it crunch and textural interest, and the chillies give it a nice kick. This salad is a great palate cleanser between bites of other, richer Burmese dishes like Ohno Kaukswe, which is a coconut curry noodle soup, and curry dishes. Give it a try, their kitchen knows a thing or two about flavor.
Am I really in a mall food court!? Burmese Bites takes the cake as far as THE best foodie experience I've ever had in a mall food court. I almost never goto this particular mall because it always so crowded and traffic is a mess but I would visit this mall just to eat here again (spoiler alert, I have). The vibrancy of the colors, the wonderful aromas, the incredible simple flavors of great ingredients melded together to form something that just screams much heart and soul went into the creation of all the dishes Burmese Bites creates. A perfect example of that heart and soul is the Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup. This dish really hits on your sense of smell, vision and taste with a wonderful coconut aroma, soft tender noodles, pared with fresh onions/herbs. One quick note, there isn't any chicken that you can see but the base of the broth is chicken based hence the name of the dish. I got mine as takeout and found myself saving the broth after finishing the noodles, so I could have a second meal with the added noodles the next day. Bonus! My other favorite has to be the Chicken Dum Pot. There is a ton of flavor in this dish and this dinosaur chicken thigh is humongous! (I don't think I've ever used humongous in any sentence since kindergarten but it truly fits here). It's definitely enough to share with another. One quick note, the rice with the dum pot maybe a little too Al dente but if you get takeout and bring this home it seems to be better the next day after a trip to the microwave. It's like what they say about lasagna being better the next day, LOL. I've picked a few other items on my visits and everything was just fantastic. Fried Tofu, Ohno Kaukswe and the Keema Palata were all yum as well! The husband and wife duo that manned the booth were super friendly and hilarious. It really feels as if I'm with friends in their home as we chatted. I'll definitely be back often.
Fell in love with this place ever since we visited the queens night market! Was So excited they finally opened up a store front at QCM. Hubby and I come here for the palata and tea leaf salad because they're just a classic and you can't really go wrong with these. Staff are always friendly and you can almost always find a seat! Must try!!
Nan Gyi Thoke (chicken rice noodles) was phenomenal. Chicken Curry Palata was amazing. Order another Palata as well. If I could, I would eat this all the time and just keep updating my review. Last night my food was particular good. This is fresh comfort food at its finest! It is lovely not having to wait for the Queens night market to get this amazing gift to the world.
The curry chicken palatable was delicious. A smooth and creamy curry that has a comforting warm taste. It's sweet (not like sugar) and Slightly spicy. The tea leaf salad was fine. It's not for me but ot was fresh and crunchy. It had hints of bitterness because of the tea leaves but all tge ingredients like the cabbage, garlic and tomatoes were fresh. It tasted better for me the next day after I added green olives to it. The food is clean and tasty. This is a very goid option in the food court. The owner is very Friendly. Mera's Tip: bite away
I'd had some great food from Burmese Bites at the Queens Night Market in the past, and decided to make a trek out to their permanent spot for a full meal. You wouldn't expect to find a cuisine as rare as Burmese in a mall food court, but there it is! For the uninitiated, it has commonalities with Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese food (which makes sense geographically), so if you like any of those definitely try out Burmese. It wasn't busy at all during a weekday lunchtime, but I really hope it's busier on weekends since it deserves to be. The woman at the counter was super friendly and made conversation with me and checked on my ability to handle spice. I got the ohno kaukswe, the coconut chicken noodle soup, which is a really hearty bowl thickened with pea powder so it almost has the consistency of curry. The ground chicken they top it with is so flavorful. I also got a tofu salad to take home, which was a huge portion of Burmese tofu (made with chickpeas and not soy, with a denser texture) mixed with cabbage, onions, and a delightful mix of sauces that I could not distinguish but it was sweet and savory and tart with a kick of spice all at once, a little like Indian chaat in that regard. The pea powder in each dish imparted a nice nutty flavor, so if you like Thai peanut sauce you will like these too. For such generous portions, each dish was only about $10. Such a good deal to eat such delicious and hard-to-find food! When I checked out their Instagram page, I learned they just opened a new location in Manhattan! Not that I'm mad I made the trip, but I'm thrilled about being able to more easily eat more Burmese food!
SO good!!!! There are so few Burmese restaurants in NYC, I had to try Burmese Bites when I was in Queens Center mall. It was AMAZING. I wish I lived closer so I could come all the time! I ordered the coconut chicken soup, tea leaf salad, dum pot, and chicken curry roti. My favorites were the dum pot and roti. The dum pot is like a Burmese biryani. The flavor was amazing, it came with a big thigh and a large serving of rice - this is a must order. The curry roti was my favorite. It came with the most delicious curry chicken and bit sized pieces of roti to dip. Truly amazing. The staff that works here was the sweetest. They gave me tips on how to properly enjoy the food. You could tell they genuinely cared about their guests having the best experience. Now I have a reason to come to Queens Center Mall. If you're in this food court, please eat here!
Long overdue review for a fantastic eatery option out in the Queens Center mall! Burmese Bites is relatively new in the food court but it offers a delicious alternative to the more typical mall options like Chipotle and Mcdonalds. The only downside is that there is a slight wait since they make most things to order, but there is usually no line so it is not too bad. I went twice so far, and both times I was happy with what I tried. The first time I got their popular Keema Palata, which is a flatbread/pancake thing stuffed with chicken, egg, and other veggies. It was a lot bigger than expected and very flavorful. A bit saltier than I would like but still tasty. The second time I got the chicken curry palata, which comes with a small pint of chicken curry and a baggie of flatbread. You eat this one by dipping the pieces of bread into the curry. There is a LOT of curry for the amount of bread, which can be a good or bad thing I guess, depending on how you look at it. I was only able to finish half the curry with the bread. The curry is not too spicy, with generous chunks of chicken thigh meat. If you are feeling adventurous and in the area, I would give Burmese Bites a try. Next time I would be interested in trying the Dum Pot (chicken biryani).
Wish I'd known it was halal before. A halal sign in Arabic right near the name would seriously help. Anyway, got the chicken rice box (abt $11) and my friend got Burmese biryani. Mine was so good! My chicken tasted better. It had more flavor, was slightly sweeter & crispier. The curry was so good! I feel like there was mashed eddo in it. The biryani was pretty good too. read more
BLUF: Unique flavors, well-executed, inexpensive. Burmese cuisine is still a rarity in New York City, so it's a pleasure to see Burmese Bites establish itself in Queens Center Mall's Food Court. As most people aren't familiar with Burmese cuisine, this food stall describes its dishes as Burmese versions of other, more familiar types of cuisine. Food: Very Good (4 of 5). Dishes We've Had: - #4: Keema Palata (described as a "Burmese quesadilla"): $6.95. More like a Burmese version of roti canai, as there's no cheese and the palata is fluffier than a quesadilla shell. According to the owner, palata is the restaurant's most popular offering. - #10: Ohno Kaukswe ("Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup"): $7.95. Nearly Excellent (4.5 of 5). Punches above its weight class. Would like to see an option to add chicken to make for a more filling meal. - #11: Dum Pot ("Myanmar Chicken Biryani"): $8.95. The chicken and flavored rice were a little dry, but had decent flavor. - #12: Shan Kaukswe: $8.95. A light, somewhat spicy mei fun noodle dish. - #13: Chicken Curry with potatoes, rice, and mango salad: Very Good (4 of 5). $8.95. The curry has a light heat level and a noticeable amount of sugar. The chicken was nearly perfect -- it was soft, moist, and flaked apart. The mango salad wasn't to my preference, as it didn't feel light enough to complement the heaviness of the chicken and curry. - Nan Gyi Kaukswe Thoke ("Burmese Udon Noodle Salad"): Very Good (4 of 5). There is a Sloppy Joe / Chef Boyardee comfort feel to this dish, but with Burmese flavors that are livened by the lime. #19: Mont Lat Saung: $3.95. OK (3 of 5). Slightly salty, slight pandan flavor, but a very sweet drink. #20: Faluda: $4.95. OK (3 of 5). A strawberry milk drink with rice pudding, tapioca pearls, a touch of vanilla ice cream. Comes with a straw, but could use a spoon for eating the tapioca and rice pudding. Other: - Prices are slightly higher via Grubhub. - Queens Center's Food Court is located in the basement in the JC Penny side of the mall. - Consider visiting Burmese Bites at Queens Center Mall instead of at Queens Night Market. Burmese Bites offers their full menu at Queens Center, but only a limited selection of three items at Queens Night Market. read more
Long overdue review. I came here unplanned. I just wanted to try the shaved ice, but I ordered a meal with it. Note that this place serves halal meat. I spoke with the staff, and he could be the owner too, Myo, who told me about some Burmese food. After waiting for my shaved ice to be ready, I looked through the menu and decided to order chicken over Burmese rice style. Then both of my orders were ready, and I paid for them and took them to the table. I couldn't believe the chicken was very delicious and tender. It was not far from the chicken style they make in Malaysia. The shaved ice was so refreshing! It was the same shaved ice in Malaysia that I didn't have for a while. It was nice to try Burmese food and drink in NY. read more
4 years ago
During the Queens International Night Market in Flushing, I wanted to try the Burmese Bites which had set up a food stall. Unfortunately, the lines were always incredibly long. I was very excited when they opened in the Queens Center Mall Food Court. More people need to come! They have very good home cooked food. It's sad to see long lines at McDonald's and other generic fast foods while this place has nearly no one. I had the crispy tofu with special house sauce and the Coconut Curry Noodles with Chicken. They are both delicious. The crispy tofu had a great crunch while the sauce added bold flavor for the usually bland tofu. The wheat noodles sat in a thick curry soup with chicken and a hard boiled egg. You can make it as spicy as you want. It was tasty and hearty. There is so much food there that looks incredible. I will be going back to try more. Many items are under $10 with a few items a little more. read more
It really shouldn't be so good since it's in a food court, but it's really freaking good. The chicken coconut noodle soup DELISH, the broth heavenly. I really like noodles and prefer a certain type (ramen springy) but these were so so- but the broth knocked everything out of the park. It was way too good, before I knew it I just drank the whole bowl- lime and chili flakes def are a win so don't forget to add those! Wanted to try the Dum Pot but somebody apparently bought 20 servings right before us and so it was sold out. Now I gotta come again to Burmese Bites try it. read more
5 years ago
Burmese Bites has long been one of my favorite stalls at the Queens Night Market (and consistently among the most popular--those lines, phew!) and I was happy to frequent them back when they had a little food truck in LIC on Court Square. Needless to say, I'm a big fan of the business, and I was thrilled to hear about them opening a brick & mortar establishment in Queens. This iteration of Burmese Bites is located in the food court of the Queens Center Mall, among a few other Asian restaurants and some of the standard food court stalwarts. When I went, on a weekday lunch, there was a short line but it moved quickly. The menu is definitely expanded from the options they've had at the QNM stall and the truck, and I was happy to see some of my old favorites among the new items. I ordered one of the combo boxes, #13: Chicken Potato Curry (I think this is often called aloo curry) with White Rice and Mango Salad, and one of my favorite Burmese dishes, #8: Tea Leaf Salad (lahpet thoke), and everything was put together neatly in a very short wait by the friendly staff. When I brought my food home, it was still in perfect condition (they use a mix of plastic and compostable containers)! The chicken potato curry was priced very well for how much food I got ($8.95), with tender pieces of long-stewed potato and delicious chicken in a savory curry sauce and a really delicious mango salad with a good deal of garlic, shallot, and cilantro. I did not find these dishes spicy at all though tbh I could have used some chili. The tea leaf salad ($7.95), which you do need to mix up yourself and squeeze lime over, was nicely balanced, fresh, and had the delightful mixture of tastes and textures that makes this one of my favorites. The tea leaf salad was a slightly smaller portion than you'd get at my other favorite Burmese spot in the area, Yun Cafe, but still delicious. Beware, the green chilis in this one are quite delicious but also very hot and an unsuspecting customer might mistake them for green beans. I found the food quite tasty and well-priced, and you'll find few Burmese restaurants in NYC this accessible (I like going to the fair that the local Burmese community holds a few times a year in a church in Elmhurst, and I have also frequented a tiny kiosk in the back of an Elmhurst mini-mall from which you can pre-order some foods every few weeks through Facebook messenger, as well as an Instagram-based Burmese food home chef called De Rangoon that I've found really delicious). While it doesn't taste quite like the aunties' home cooking of the local fair, I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu! A note: they were not serving the shrimp curry combo dish when I visited because apparently the shrimp did not hold up well in the steam table. read more
Explosive flavors and impactful Food: something fresh, something new, with all of the wild sides well-blended. Loved the flavors and different textures. Burmese food has a lot of different ingredients in a single dish, it's difficult to find places like this, a rare gem in NYC. I tried the ohno kaukswe, shan kaukswe, keema palata, and chicken curry with mango salad. Ohnokaukswe is a coconut based soup noodle, rich and creamy. Shan kaukswe is a no soup noodle with a wide variety of ingredients that gives it an interesting explosion of flavors. Keema palata or any of the palata is what they are known for. The chef told me this is the recipe from his father and he is confident in his recipes, and it shows! You have to get this. The chicken curry with mango salad was my personal favorite along with the ohnokaukswe. The curry was a good representation of what Burmese food is, influence from Indian food but made into their own. The mango salad was a new try for me and a fantastic pairing with the curry. Fresh and tangy. Environment: in the food court of the mall in the shared space among other stalls. Currently they have seating only for those that are vaccinated. From the escalators, swing around to the back towards the chick fil-A and there should be guards there to check vaccination cards. Staff: very friendly and engaging. We spoke about Burma for a bit and the food we were ordering. It's a mom and pop store that I've heard of for a while now. They had a food cart for a few years, started doing the Queens Night Market pop-up vendors, and now they have their own indoor spot at the Queens Center Mall. Takeaway notes: small mom and pop store from food cart to indoor store. Great food, fantastic people, highly likely to return. Give it a try if you're in the area, or even make a trip out here to try it. It's food you won't find easily anywhere else in the city. Only a handful of Burmese places still open. read more
4 years ago
Wanted to love it, but it was just okay to good, at best. The Good-- Fast pickup, very helpful staff. Dum Pot: Good flavor, generous portion. The Okay-- Chicken potato curry with rice and mango salad. Just okay-- mild curry flavor, chicken is mostly shredded, one potato, mango salad was good but likely soaking in the marinade, eclipsing the fresh mango flavor. The Not-So-Good-- The faluda is described as "pudding, jelly strawberry syrup ice cream". It's not a pudding at all but totally liquid. I know it's under drinks on the menu but it's described as a pudding which implies a mousse-y texture. Didn't get strawberry syrup or strawberry jelly-- bits tasted like coconut strings. Just had maybe a teaspoon of ice cream. read more
4 years ago
Super kind owner. Food was tasty, generous portion, and reasonably priced. I hear the tea leaf salad is good, so will give it a try next time. read more
An impressive cheap option for a unique lunch. I ordered the chicken curry rice box. The chicken was very tender. The curry flavors were aromatic and complex. The potato seemed a bit bland. The rice was the cheap parboiled kind. The accompanying included mango salad was very fresh. The winner here was the flavor and execution of the chicken in the curry sauce. read more
3 years ago
Tasty food and great service. I asked the woman working there for her recommendation when I couldn't decide between the curry chicken soup and the keema palata, and she helped me choose the soup after asking if I liked spicy and if I was more hungry. It wasn't like anything else I'd eaten before! Very filling and flavorful. This is a unique gem in the queens mall. read more
I'm not sure about carts or outposts besides Queens Night Market, but to clarify, this review is for the Queens Center Mall location in the food court. To preface, this place probably easily takes top 3 in the food court unless you're very against the idea of trying asian food. The Oh No Khao Swe is a heart-warming chicken soup that makes you reminisce of your childhood, unless it was bereft of a delicious hearty soup. The palatas are exceptionally well made, with the slightest crisp on the exterior and doughy/chewy interior. I would stick with Chicken Curry and Pea Palata- not sure how I felt about the Keema. Dum Pot Chicken Biryani was heavy spiced and alright. Shan Kaukswe were also just alright noodles. If there was anything to decry, it'd be the Tea Leaf Salad. The tea leaves weren't bitter at all, but the dish itself was unreasonably salty. And I know that the leaves should be soaked and fermented prior, but it wasn't really dried after, so the texture resembled something like wet cardboard. Overall, hits and misses, but the good stuff is good. Definitely pay a visit and check if they have samples circulating. read more
3 years ago
This is truly a hidden gem. Fast service, and the food was delicious! Do not let this food court offering fool you, best Burmese food in all 5 boroughs. read more
4 years ago
First time trying Burmese food and I am falling In love with it. It's an interesting cuisine because you see a lot of their food in other cuisines like Indian, malaysian and Chinese but they taste slightly different.I got the coconut chicken noodle soup and fried crispy tofu. I love the sauce that the fried tofu came with . It was very flavorful and complements the tofu really well.the coconut chicken noodle soup has a strong coconut flavor which I like and the chicken was soft and well seasoned. Definitely would go back to try other things on the menu like palatas and other dishes . read more
3 years ago
Delicious! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. The curry chicken palata, tea leaf salad, coconut soup, and nan gyi thoke (udon noodles) were unanimously praised. The fried tofu was ok (not in photo), comes with a sweet/spicy dipping sauce. The yogurt shake and mont lat saung were both good... creamy, sweet and a little salty. The food and these "drinks" are very filling. I would have enjoyed the food more with a cold beer tbh. The shaved ice was a treat, and came in a family size portion, would be especially welcome on a hot day. Will have to come again and try other dishes. read more
3 years ago
Burmese Bites is a take-out/counter-serve restaurant in Queens Center Mall's food court. I got take-out. Rice box with curry chicken (bent box): pretty good. I don't know what the vegetable was, but I want more of it. Dum pot (biryani): nice flavors, but the chicken was a large bone-in piece of chicken. Physically hard to eat with the plastic fork and spoon they gave me. If I were them, I would swap out the spoon for a knife--or better yet, make the chicken boneless. Not the best Burmese restaurant I've been to, but it's one of the better restaurants in this food court. read more
2 years ago
Tasty curried chicken in coconut broth. It reminds me of a home cooked meal--tasty and satisfying...I wanted more read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
So everything went up by $2 but the food is just as good and they didn't skim on the portions so I can't even be mad about the price increase read more
Super delicious food! I'm happy this spot was recommended to me as I was hungry in QCM after a good shopping spree! As I was reading the menu from a distance, a friendly man (who seemed to be a friend of the business) called me over and encouraged me to get the #13 - the curry chicken palata which came with rice and mango salad. I decided sure, why not, I love to try a good recommendation. As I confirmed the order he joked to the woman behind the counter that they should hire him as a marketer (LOL). The food was ready pretty quickly as there was no line. It was late so I took it home with me and it was still warm when I got home. The curry was delicious and has a slight kick to it. Really refreshing to have some authentic ethnic food in the QCM food court! read more
4 years ago
Had the Roti Canai (the umami curry ) and Tea Leaf Salad (so refreshing fresh) here. Taste is amazing on both, I'll come back again just to pick up. Location in mall food court so not a place for scenery. read more
3 years ago
Such a unique addition to the Queens Center food court! The tea leaf salad was crunchy and refreshing. The wife and husband duo do a great job explaining the dishes. The prices are very reasonable for the large portion, I recommend getting a few dishes to try. read more
4 years ago
If you want Authentic Burmese cuisine done right, I highly recommend you visit Myo and Rebecca at Burmese Bites in the Queens Center Mall ( Food Court ). Made it a regular pilgrimage to go every week to pick up some Rice Noodles, Chicken Biryani and some palata ( highly recommend the Pea Palata ) for dinner. Just the right amount of seasoning in each of the food will make you fall in love upon first bite. I predict this will be the next wave of cuisine that people will gravitate towards. Become the early adopters! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Great food! The chicken curry was very delicious! There are no bones which is great because I'm lazy. The chicken is also very soft and tender. The kameela purata is also good and is similar to Indonesian Martabak Telor. If you get the chicken curry, then you must get some plain purata to dip in it! Probably the best food court restaurant in America I've been to! read more
2 years ago
Cheap, delicious, awesome food truck! It's hard for me to catch them because of their hours but when I have been able to I'm thrilled! They take credit cards as well which is great. If you work or live in the area, I highly recommend it! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Best shave ice in New York. Flavorful and tasty. Their plata are very good also. Recommended read more
Very small cart next to City Hall in LIC - you blink you'll miss it. Staff is beyond friendly and the price for this offering is so reasonable! We came through on a Thursday lunch and only had to wait for our food to be made. This is one of those stalls where they pour their love into each dish. Great flavors, quality ingredients, and comforting food. We ordered the chicken soup, chicken curry, and flat bread - enough food for three. Everything was executed very well - great textured, balanced flavors. If you're in LIC, give them some LOVE b/c they'll give some back to you! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
One of the only places where you can have Burmese food in NYC, this small food cart is located in Court Sq during the weekdays and can be found in the Queens night market on Saturdays. The food is delicious and unique and very affordable! The rice box is $7 while everything else is $6 or $5. I had the chicken curry palata, coconut chicken noodle soup, and the keema palata. They were all delicious but my favorite is the keema palata. If you order the noodle soup, he keeps the noodle and soup separated so that the noodles don't become bloated. I would like to try the other dishes, if I am in the area, but it's definitely worth a trip to just to try out Burmese food. read more
8 years ago
The first time I tried Burmese bites was at the queens night market. Ever since then I've been on the lookout for them at any food event in NYC. I was so happy when they opened this food truck! Everything you'll have here is delicious! I've tried a few things from Burmese bites both in the queens night market and in this food truck. My favorites are the keema palata, coconut, coconut chicken noodle soup, potato curry, and chicken curry palata and all are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend both for the quality of the food, the price of the food, and the very friendly service. You can't go wrong with anything you order! read more
Burmese Bites is such an amazing food truck - the food is so flavorful and the owner is super friendly. Delicious, filling and cheap lunch - authentic dishes only for $6! My favorites are the Coconut chicken noodle soup, Keema Palata, and chicken curry palata. The coconut noodle soup has the most heavenly broth - with a touch of lime, onions and basil poured over a bed of noodles, this is one of my favorite meals ever! The soup is also packaged well for take out! Definetely one of the perks of working in Long Island City! Highly recommend! read more
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Funny but Important Question, is the Tea Leaf Salad caffeinated? (Whole green tea leaves)
I can tell you with quite certainty that it wasn’t. It is natural. I know it was fermented. We imported the tea leaf already fermented from Myanmar. So I don’t want to say it 100%. But not that I know or.
Where is the cart located lately? I use to get it in LIC.
Not sure if they still do the cart, but they have an indoor fixture at Queens Center Mall in the food court now
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