There are truly no words that can fully capture how special this place is--but I will try…read more This Burmese restaurant is, without exaggeration, addictive. Every single dish is crafted with so much care, flavor, and passion that it becomes impossible not to come back again and again. The taste is something I honestly cannot even begin to describe--you just have to experience it. Sato, the owner, is one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever met. He goes above and beyond for every single customer, and it shows in everything he does. You can feel his passion for cooking in every bite. He is always smiling, always welcoming, and truly puts his heart into his food. The dish in the photo is called "Aja's Special," and it says everything you need to know. My husband couldn't even wait for me to take the picture--his fork was already going in for a taste. That's how irresistible it is. This is not just a restaurant--it's an experience. A warm, welcoming place where incredible food meets an incredible person behind it. Just a warning: you will get addicted. Without a doubt, this is one of the best restaurants in New Jersey.

Stopped in for an early dinner and had a great meal here. Burmese tea leaf salad and potato samosa…read morewere both good, and the coconut chicken noodle soup was amazing. Apparently the owner's brother is the guy behind Burmese Bites, which is opening soon in Astoria!

This time around, I went with the chicken dum pot which is their chicken biryani rice. The rice is…read morekept hot in a giant rice cooker and the chicken thighs are stewed in a curry sauce (I think). I think the rice is just not what I'm used to eating, personally I wish it was a bit more flavorful. It was quite spicy though and the spice definitely built up the more rice I ate. The chicken thighs it came with were tender and I wished that they put more sauce on the rice. A good meal for about $13 in the food court.

2nd time eating Burmese Bites…read more We came here for lunch. We ordered the Chicken Dum Pot and Keema Palata. Both were piping hot from the kitchen so it's fresh. I noticed they cook and serve per order/ticket so our order was next. The huge chicken piece in the dum Pot was falling off the bones this tender. The sauce that accompanied it was delicious too. Way too much biryani rice to eat but it was cooked perfectly this fluffy and light. The Keema palata was steaming. The cucumber dip thing goes perfect with each bite. I wish it offered less sweet beverage options such as an unsweetened iced tea. Fortunately, other vendors and vending machines are close by.

This is the Tardis of Burmese food. All the two-seaters are up front so it has the illusion of…read morebeing a little tight. It blossoms out to family-sized seating in the back. It is a good idea to have a reservation if you're a larger party. A couple ahead of us had a stroller and they were able to accommodate. We started out with 3 small plates, all delicious. Squash Tempura... you can't go wrong with a deep fried vegetable. Not heavy at all. Makes for a great starter with the tamarind garlic dip. The Keema Paratha was especially good. The spicing of the ground beef was perfect, also served with a delicious sauce. Hot enough just to get your attention and wake up your tastebuds. I could have eaten this as a main course and loved it. The Ginger Beef skewers were good as well. To drink we had the Shwe Pwint, which is advertised as a mule but doesn't come in a copper cup so I was pleasantly surprised. It was SO good. Nice and strong. For the entree, I got the Lemongrass Chicken Curry. The bone-in thigh is my favorite part of a chicken because it has the most flavor and is never dry. The chicken is a good sized serving so pace yourself. If I could have I would have drowned myself in the curry sauce. I wanted so much more. I needed it for the tasty rice. More!!! The service was attentive and not rushed. Perfect. Relaxed. Great conversation. This was a fantastic way to be introduced to Burmese food. A perfect night out.

I came here for dinner on a Saturday. They advertise that their happy hour ends at 6pm on weekends,…read morebut it actually ended at 7pm so we got lucky and were able to squeeze in one of their signature cocktails for $12. I got the shwe pwint, which was similar to a Moscow Mule. It was a good serving size. Pleasantly tangy, but a bit too sweet. To eat, I had the Burmese tea leaf salad. It was deliciously crunchy. It included fresh chili peppers, which were quite spicy. I enjoyed them, but they might bring too much heat for some folks. We sat in the back corner of the restaurant at a table with couches and pillows. It was very cozy and would be perfect for a couple.

One of my favorite if not favorite Thai restaurants in Brooklyn! I originally visited this place…read morebecause I saw they sold fried chicken skins which have, to my discontent, been discontinued. It's always been pretty easy to get a seat and everyone from the kitchen staff to the front of house move fast! Special shoutout to the front of house as they remain efficient and kind even when things get busy. Hed Tod - fried oyster mushrooms. Also a go-to. Yummy and reasonably priced. Khao soi- My go-to! Satisfying and warming. Some dishes I tried for the first time at tong: Tum tang - very funky but refreshing and unique. Hed Tod - fried oyster mushrooms. Also a go to. Yummy and reasonably priced. Som tum crab- very umami and refreshing. My first time eating raw crab--truly an explosion of flavor

The food is so excellent, is overhauls the mid service. It's decorated nicely inside and super…read moreclean. The lunch special is good value for the quality of food. Could genuinely eat the food here everyday. Really great

Recommendations- Gin Thoke, Grilled Pork Neck, Latphat/Lahpet Thoke. Otherwise, A Kyaw Sone, if you…read moredon't mind a bit of oiliness, and the Pa Zun Chin, if you like shrimp paste cakes. I was at this Burmese place, which also sells some Thai food and other things, with a group relatively recently, where we shared a bunch of their thotes/athoke, or salads, as well as two other dishes. I think I remember going here one other time and getting either the Shan Khauk Swal Thoke or Nan Gyi Thoke, but I'm not positive, as it was a good while ago. The menu has gone through some changes over the years, but it's still reasonably priced. The service was friendly, and the vibes are casual, with the food being good overall, even if I prefer some other spots for Burmese food. To drink, I noticed a tea being ordered at another table and got an iced one, which I think was a very reasonable $3.50 or similar. It was refreshing and tasty with a mild sweetness from condensed milk and a strong tea flavor, and I would recommend it if you're a fan of similar drinks from the surrounding countries/South East Asia. Our only smaller dish that wasn't a salad was the A Kyaw Sone, a mix of fried vegetables with a tamarind chili sauce. As with most other dishes, there are small and large sizes, and we got the large, which was $14.99. The portion was quite large, with four different types of fritters and a very tasty dipping sauce, which had some sweetness and spiciness. In terms of the fritters, I was happy that the batter was light, but I did find them to be just a bit oily, with this especially being the case for the fried clump of greens. My favorite was probably the onion one, as I liked the light sweetness, and it felt a tad less oily. The larger ones, which each had a different filling, were also more unique with a soft inside. My favorite of the thoke/salads we tried was the Gin Thoke for the same price, with "gin" referring to pickled ginger, with there also being dried shrimp, crushed peanuts, garlic, and sesame seeds. The ginger added a sharp little bite, and there was otherwise a good mix of crunch. This was also the least dressed, which I liked a lot. While I prefer Little Myanmar for this athoke, it was still tasty and cheaper for the large portion size. Also for the same price was the Latphat, or Lahpet Thoke, with fermented tea leaves, tomato, cabbage, fried shrimp, crushed peanuts, fried garlic, sesame seeds, and a 100 minuscule distinct shift in crunch, was also tasty. This is the signature dish of Myanmar, along with mohinga (more on that later.) The portion was large, but this was the wettest version of this dish, which I wasn't the biggest fan of. Otherwise, there was a light fermented flavor and plenty of crunchy textures. Our last thoke was the Pa Zun Chin Thoke, with sour shrimp, green chili, cilantro, oil, and onion, which only has one size for $12.99. The person who ordered this expected it to be pieces of shrimp, but instead, I would describe it as fish cakes made from shrimp. The fish cakes reminded me of a fermented dish from Laos, which makes sense in hindsight, and I liked the texture. Otherwise, the dish had some kick and some saltiness. I know a few others disliked this, but I enjoyed it as well. The last dish we ordered as a group was the Grilled Pork Neck and Shoulder, served with papaya salad and sticky rice. This was the largest portion of any dish, which makes sense with the $20.99 price tag. The pork was very tender, and the papaya salad had a slight kick to it. I liked that there were two types of sticky rice, and the green sauce on the side, while not spicy, added some nice extra herbal and sour flavor when wanted. This was also tasty. To go, I decided to order a Mohinga, or Burmese Fish Noodle Soup, for $11.99. This consisted of thin rice noodles in a fish soup with ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic, and fried rice powder served with hard-boiled egg, crispy split chickpea, cilantro, lemon, and crushed red chili. The dish was packaged nicely with the crunchy toppings and noodles separate from the soup. Compared to other places, I found it a little bit spicier, which I enjoyed, though it lacked a little bit of depth of flavor compared to Sophie's. It was also missing the crunch from the banana blossom flower. Otherwise, there was plenty of crunch, and the portion was quite large for the price. In terms of spots, I put it above Little Myanmar, below Sophie's/Burmese Bites, and way below the now-closed Yun Cafe. The food here was tasty, with a couple of issues. I found in general that the dishes were overdressed, and this was especially the case with the salads/athoke. While not my favorite Burmese place, the portions were large for the price, and the flavors were good.

Small space but the tables are comfortably laid out. The tables themselves are a bit small if…read moreyou're with a group (big plates!) Service was friendly. We ordered: - Mohinga (Burmese Fish Noodle Soup) (#11): good flavors, especially with all the toppings. I liked that the soup was separate, so that the noodles and toppings doesn't get soggy. - Fried Beef with Spicy (#22): mostly nicely fried, though some pieces were a bit dry because it is small cuts. Well seasoned, especially the crunch, so definitely eat with rice. Nice kick, but not too spicy, unless you're eating the chili. - Nga-ku Sin Kaw Curry (FIsh) (#23): tenderly cooked fresh fish. It goes well flavor-wise with the curry. The crunch and the vegetables add more texture, though I would have liked some curry on the vegetables. - Pa Zun Chin Thoke (sour shrimp salad) (#31 - Spicy) : good sour and spicy (hits you at the end!) flavor. It's not whole shrimps, it's cubed shrimp paste, which leads to an interesting texture. - Latphat Thoke (tea leaf salad) (#37): can really taste the fermented-ness of the tea leaves. There is a great mix of texture, especially the crunch! I did avoid the raw garlic. - A Kyaw Sone (fried vegetables) (#39 - Small): I enjoyed the spicy tamarind chili dipping sauce. The veggies were fresh (spinach, zucchini, turnip?) and the breading was crispy on the outside. This was suggested by the waitress and I'm glad we ordered it. - Grilled Pork Neck with Papaya Salad (#43 - Large): tender and flavorful pork. I love the herby green sauce to go with the pork. The Papaya Salad was fresh and crisp. The addition of the sweet sticky rices were a great touch. Overall a nice spot to check out for Burmese food. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area. They have a Non-Burmese (mostly Chinese) portion of the menu as well (labeled as "Group B" on the menu).

I love when you walk inside you feel like you might have stepped back in time to a club in New York…read moreCity back in the days. My dining companion and I opted for the Family Meal which is only $45 a person. It's a great deal and so much food that we both had enough to take home for the following day. The shrimp and pork spring roll was really good and I like that it's served on a green leaf lettuce . The Chili Pan Mee noodles were so flavorful and I really l loved that it had crispy anchovies. Adds a little flair to it. As far as drinks, I highly recommend the cocktail tasting Every special curated cocktail that I had was strong and refreshing. I definitely will be coming back, the music was great, the employees were very nice and the service was impeccable . Great addition to LES.

You know when you're in the city, it's after work and you don't feel like cooking? Of course you…read moredo! When I feel like that, I go here. I just always know I'm going to get a great meal, I'm going to get a great vibe and feel relaxed. The music is everything here, my millennial heart is so happy when I'm eating dinner to nostalgic tunes. I think I've probably had everything on this menu. The flavors are incredible, the dishes have their own unique spin to them. 1. Food: you really can't go wrong with any of it. I typically order the sisig, Khao Soi (favorite) and ribs. 2. Environment: super cool, it feels very artsy and the music makes this place feel almost clubby but in a chill way? 3. Service: the staff is always helpful. They ask if you've been there every time. they make great suggestions and they are very quick and efficient. Definitely give this place a try! It's on the pricier end of things but it's worth it.

I have been meaning to try this place. It's relatively new and I find myself in the area fairly…read moreoften. I finally got the perfect opportunity to stop in yesterday and I wish I had done so sooner. The space is small, but clean and comfortable. I ordered the ginger salad and the rice pancake balls with quail egg and both items were prepared quickly. The ginger salad is incredible. It's like the most perfect salad I've ever eaten. Not exaggerating at all, this is one of the most delicious things I've had this year. I am a ginger lover, but I still wasn't sure what it would be like to eat this much ginger. This dish almost treats ginger like a vegetable and not just a seasoning. The textures of this dishes really make it stand out. There are so many different textures in here that create a complex and fascinating bite. The crisp, finely shredded cabbage and ginger make up the base, which is mixed with various crunchy nuts and seeds and soft juicy pops of diced tomato. The flavors in this dish are intense. This quantity of sinus clearing ginger would be inedible without being held in balance by a good deal of salt and seasoning in the dressing and the rich, earthy savoriness of the nuts and seeds. I was really amazed by this dish. It was outstanding. After the extreme bright salty flavor of the salad, the rice pancake balls don't pack quite the same punch. However, the quail egg in here is cooked beautifully. It came out warm, with a soft jammy center and the white was a soft silky jelly. The whole thing is surrounded by a slightly chewy layer of rice based pancake. The flavor of the rice comes through, and the exterior is slightly crispy. These had so much richness from that egg yolk. It was so savory and comforting even though I've never eaten anything like this before. Really looking forward to my next visit here as I found the two items I tried to be remarkable and outstanding.

I noticed this place right next door to Popeyes. It shares a small space with a bubble tea spot…read morecalled Anda cafe. There's parking at the place. This Burmese street food place serves shareable items or your own entrees. I wouldn't know if it is authentic, but I do know that it's tasty. Once you walk inside there's seating by the windows, but it's first come first serve. They do have tap lemon water for you to drink. You order by the large counter at the front. Depending on what you order it will take a bit for it to be served. I ordered the samosa and the Garlic Flavored Vermicelli Chicken. They portion size is pretty generous, and if you want hot sauce that's served to you as well. The manager went around and made sure to address your concerns and gave advice on when and how to eat your dishes.

Discovered such a delicious hidden gem in Chinatown, Brooklyn -- an authentic Malaysian spot that…read moretruly surprised me in the best way. I ordered the Nasi Lemak and WOW. Total flavor bomb. The rice was fragrant and perfectly cooked in coconut milk with pandan, and every bite had layers of flavor. It came with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies (ikan bilis), roasted peanuts, hard-boiled egg, and fresh cucumber -- the balance of savory, spicy, crunchy, and creamy was incredible. The shrimp lo mein with veggies was absolutely delicious, and the chicken satay skewers with curry sauce on the side tied everything together perfectly. Comfort food at its finest -- especially on a cold, rainy night. Service was great -- genuinely kind and sweet -- and everything was reasonably priced. Definitely recommend if you're looking to try something flavorful and authentic. I'll 100% be back. Ambiance was lowkey cozy and warm.

New Belacan has been opened for many years and is the only Malaysian restaurant in 8 Avenue (the…read morenext one if 15-20 mins walkable distance). I learned to appreciate since there isn't much varieties in this area anymore. The food is average but there is always available seating and the service is good. I like their fish head noodle soup and lady finger belacan.