I've been wanting to try this place for so long, and I'm glad I finally did! The burrito filling was good, although I think the meat was a bit too salty for my taste. The chong you bing (scallion pancake) however, was PHENOMENAL. It reminded me of my grandma's! I haven't been able to find chong you bing that has the same texture/thickness as hers, and Forsyth's got the bullseye. I should've checked to see if they sell the pancake by itself, because I would definitely get that on its own!! read more

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I went after work on a Wednesday and the market was empty! The whole area is clean and the bathrooms are nice. The food was tasty. But it is a little expensive. $16 for a scallion pancake burrito and they charge $2 for sauce. We needed the sauce though because the burrito is a little dry without it. Overall I wouldn't get this regularly, but I'd come back when I'm willing to splurge or when an out-of-towner is visiting. read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Scallion Pancake Burrito - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

i got the first item on the menu (sorry can't remember what it's called) and it was soooo delicious. the size was a bit smaller than i expected and honestly pretty expensive for the price, but it ended up being enough food for me. this place is located in a food court with plenty of seating and AC to beat the nyc heat. the wait was somewhat long since there were a few people ahead of me. the worker was nice and accommodating to my preferences. i asked for light cheese and chili oil on the side and they delivered. read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Scallion Pancake Burrito - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

I remember seeing these scallion pancakes on instagram back when you had to pre-order crazy far in advance, so I love to see that they're doing well enough to have space in such a nice venue! I ordered the OG scallion pancake burrito. It looks small, but it is very dense. It's such a unique blend of flavors with the dominican pulled pork, cheese, guac, and lemongrass chili oil. While the lemongrass chili oil was tasty, it was too oily for my liking. Probably not something I would eat regularly, but it's such an interesting fusion concept it's worth trying at least once. This was my first time in Olly Olly Market and it is such an underrated space! There is plenty of seating, some pool tables, foosball, and very clean bathrooms. read more

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An amazing fusion of Chinese and Dominican culture. I may be biased because I love green onion pancakes so any burrito that utilizes that would be 5 stars, but combining that with the juicy, flavorful pernil is a match made in heaven. read more

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I missed out on the Chicken SPB because I showed up after the typical lunch hour :( but I was able to order a plantain egg and cheese burrito. Y'all. I'm serious when I say I could eat this everyday. There's something about a perfectly spicy yet slightly sweet chili oil that can make anything taste good. Aside from being in the cute Olly Olly Market (totally worth the visit if you've never been!), I love the story behind Forsyth Fire Escape. The fusion of flavors and appreciation for the community definitely shines through in the food. Next time I'm in NYC, I'll be back right at opening time to try the Chicken burrito. read more

Amazing fusion burritos (among a few other options)! Can't go wrong with the famous classic scallion pancake burrito! A delectable combo of pernil and fried gooey queso. Guac and the lemongrass chili crisp oil make for a craving inducing taste. Service is quick and friendly. Location is pretty cool and convenient in the Olly Olly Market. Fun food hall marketplace with other vendors and space to hangout. read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Scallion pancake burrito, fries, empanadas - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Wasn't sure where to put this review for the Taqueria Ramirez collab at Don Juan's Deli, but here it is. If two of the best and highly IG-advertised food destinations join forces, you run there expeditiously. This culinary collaboration was a spin on the classic scallion pancake burrito but with cecina from Taqueria Ramirez. This delivered in both asian- and CDMX- inspired fronts. read more

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I think like most New Yorkers, I don't find myself in this neighborhood often. So in the rare instance that I am, I had to get the much lauded Scallion Pancake Burrito. Being a glutton for both scallion pancakes and pernil, this burrito was not it. Wasn't even half of it, EVEN A QUARTER, EVEN ONE EIGHTH. You get the point. Let's talk about the price. $16 for what's generously maybe half the size of a chipotle burrito. But that's expected when it comes to novelty right? Right. Second: And I potentially attribute all the negative qualities of the ingredients to being a weekend (where traffic isn't as high), the ingredients were just dry. Scallion pancakes are usually greasy but flavorful. But this verged on stale. The pernil, desicated to be more like bacon. Maybe they save the fresh stuff for the office crowd. Third: it was just lacking in flavor. It might've dried up with the juiciness. I even got one of the chili oils on the side and you had to scoop a handful to get a taste. Some of the oil congealed on top, leading to my weekend theory. I regret walking here read more

I had been following Forsyth Fire Escape for a while now and have been wanting to the try the burrito for a while. As others have mentioned, this is a bit out of the way. I happened to be in the area, so I made a stop at the Olly Olly market. There wasn't a long line or wait, and this was on a late Friday afternoon. I got the classic scallion pancake burrito. It was really well done. The pernil was tender and savory with a hint of lime. I loved every single bite of this burrito and I'm glad I got the chance to try it. Can't wait to come by again! read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Scallion Pancake Burrito - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

One of the best scallion pancake burritos I've ever had. The pancake was crispy and the spices paired really well with the meat. It was super flavorful and the staff were so sweet. We also tried the fruit juice of the week which was passionfruit, it did not disappoint. It wasn't too sweet and had the perfect amount of flavor. The market is also super nice, it is a great place to hang out and talk to friends while eating different types of foods. read more

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I tried out a new food hall in the city called Olly Olly New York. I've been wanting to go here for a bit and overall had a really enjoyable experience. I tried the place Forsyth Fire Escape. I've been hearing good thing about the scallion pancake burrito and man did it deliver. So flavorful and had some nice spice to it. Overall a really great food hall which I feel like will get even better next year. read more

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After seeing this place go viral on IG, I'm glad they have a more accessible option at Olly Olly! I came here shortly after 12 PM on a Friday and there was a line of about 5 people in front of me. They only offer only version of the burrito and you can buy their bodega sauce on the side (not worth it imo -$2 for a small cup or you can buy a bottle). Since there was only one food item on the menu, the line moves pretty quick. Since they make the burritos to order, we were quoted a wait time of 25 minutes. I really liked the scallion pancake - it is doughy but I think if it was flakey like a traditional scallion pancake it wouldn't be able to hold the fillings. I liked the chewy texture too, so I don't think a flakey crust would work well for the burrito concept. The filling was really good - the pork was flavorful and the guacamole really balanced out the greasiness. I wish they added more guacamole though because I liked how it ramped up the flavor profile. The bodega sauce was nothing to write home about - it tasted a little too oily for my liking and didn't improve the burritos flavor in any way. I would skip it to save some money or just get one and share it. For $14, it is pretty steep for a burrito, but you can't get a scallion burrito anywhere else in the city. I think it's worth trying at least once! Note: since it is located inside Olly Olly, you will have to plan accordingly since the food hall isn't open on the weekends. read more

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Amazing burrito! Maybe the best I've had in NYC. Very unique twist with the scallion pancake and pernil and the chili oil is next level. Not sure if it will still be around but the juice of the week was great, I hope they keep it. Chill vibe in the market with the bar and games nearby. Owner was around and she was very nice, I'll be back! read more

Loved the fusion concept and amazing flavors! Finally got to try after hearing about them from social media but also figuring out their operating hours. I got the OG scallion pancake burrito and was impressed with how the different flavors blended nicely. I enjoyed how the pernil was very well-seasoned, and how the chili oil's lemongrass sweetness and spice added another dimension. Although I think the scallion pancake could have featured more scallions and/or scallion flavors, I liked how its crispiness contrasted with the tender meat and mushy guac. Overall its on the saltier side and may not be for everyone, but I still liked the fusion taste. The burrito combines 3 inherently oily things (scallion pancake, pernil, and chili oil) so it was not surprising to find my hand covered with oil. They ran out of tostones, so we tried the empanadas, but they ran out of the green sauce too! The empanadas were made with a scallion pancake crust with either cheese, pernil, or chicken. Really want to come back to try the classic green sauce cause I felt like it was missing something even with the regular chili oil. The burritos were smaller than what I had seen online, but considering how the ingredients were kinda heavy, it was a good size after all. I think we met the owner and he was very friendly/nice. Food came after a 15 min wait. Lots of seating options in the Olly Olly Market, although I heard they secured a more permanent spot elsewhere but not sure when they are moving. read more

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Social media led me here and it led me far out of the way. What a random location! I was glad I got try this burrito but would I go out of my way to go back? No. We waited about 10 minutes for our burritos. It was pretty quiet at the time. It's a solid burrito. The pernil is delicious. We each ordered one of the sauces to try. Good but not necessary. read more

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I finally had a chance to taste this infamous burrito after trying countless times online!! It is delicious and the lemongrass chili crisp oil is a MUST. The service could not get any better!! Luis was so kind, welcoming and friendly. Thank you for an amazing visit!! read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Scallion pancake burrito with lemongrass chili crisp oil and Elmer's bodega sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Lord love a duck ! This burrito was DELECTABLE. The fry of the scallion pancake, the flavor of the pernille, the juicy cheese in the middle, the smooth avocado. Lord have mercy. Soooo gooddddd !!!! Definitely coming back to try the other stuff on the menu read more

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I came on a Tuesday around 1:30pm. There wasn't a line at the time. I just got the burrito. It didn't live up to the hype for me. The scallion pancake was too thick and honestly wasn't that flavorful. I was chewing a lot of dough. The pernil was tender. The chili crisp oil was acidic but so was the guacamole. When I had a bite of it all together, it was a big hit of lime. The fried queso blanco was an interesting concept, but the taste was very mild. It didn't contribute a whole lot to the burrito. The burrito looks small, but it was filling because of the thick scallion pancake. I love the creativeness of fusion food, and I liked the thought that went into each component of the burrito. However, given the media attention it's gotten, I expected more. read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Scallion Pancake Burrito - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The food here is pretty great. I had the plantain egg & cheese scallion pancake burrito. I loved the texture and subtle flavor from the scallion pancake paired with the hearty fried cheese and other fillings. It's a bit expensive at about $16, but it's a dense item, so the portion size is actually decent. Definitely worth a try. read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Plantain, egg, and cheese - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Surprisingly I liked the chicken option here much much better than the pork! The classic pork was just too meaty and heavy for me. On the other hand the chicken roll with coconutty rice was absolutely solid. Loved the Thai tea as well. No need for the extra spicy sauce on the side (the container leaked everywhere for me anyways). read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Pork roll and Thai tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

A little out of the way but the service was fast and friendly. I really enjoyed the Dominican scallion pancake burrito, but it was a bit pricey for the portion size. It's not enough for a full meal IMO and it's a little oily (granted, it does have chili oil inside). read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Dominican scallion pancake burrito - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

There's a ton of hype around this place and I've been wanting to try it for the last few years but never got around to it. My friend who was visiting nicely agreed to grab some for us for dinner. They were good - not sold in out in minutes good, but a fun innovative twist to a normal burrito, and enjoyable every once in a while good. It's a scallion pancake with pork filling, so it's going to be greasy and salty. I will say the pork filling was definitely on the salty side, whereas the chicken option was more balanced, and it was a little dry. I wish overall there was more sauce or juice from the pork to make the burrito juicy. But the size was big, each half the size of a coke can? And definitely filling for a full meal. read more

Inside Chelsea Market. Stopped in for lunch. Ordered the chicken pancake burrito. They didn't have the green sauce prepared and had a little left in the bottle. Should've picked the carnita burrito that doesn't use the green sauce. Chicken burrito was dry. The chicken itself was good, but the lime rice that was packed inside added nothing to the flavor. Ended up removing the rice. Probably needed the full portion of green sauce for this to taste better. Ended up switching half of my chicken burrito for my diner's pork burrito. Much better flavor profile - the chili sauce gave it a little kick, and there's no rice. read more

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Forsyth Fire Escape.......has a great backstory. During the Pandemic Fernandez and Isabel feed their community from the fire escape of the apartment building the couple shared together. A bucket with a string tied to it was the way food and money was transported since contact with ours was limited. Now on to the food...... scallion pancake burrito is definitely a game changer. It has several elements of crunchy, salty and savory. The location is a bit far for some locals (not me though) but a great spot for tourists and true foodies. Definitely a great spot to check out. If I could make one suggestion I wish the burrito had a sweet element, maybe sweet plantains on it??? read more

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The service was great! The guy working by tonight made us an order even though they were close to closing. Burrito tasted good, good outer shell. It's a stall in a fun food market, they had bingo tonight and you can play foosball while waiting read more

Interesting, but far away, overhyped, and perhaps overpriced. I happened to be on the far west part of the city and got to finally try this scallion burrito I saw online elsewhere. I visited this spot inside of the Olly Olly Market (which itself isn't super easy to spot the 26th street entrance.) There was no line when I was there midday around 1pm on a Thursday. Location and maybe price may have a bit to do with that. It was $14, but that isn't much more than a burrito from Dos Toros these days. They try to upsell you on the sauces to get sides of them, but no thanks, since it says it comes with the sauce already in the description. I got it and took it to eat on the way out. Overall, I'd agree with others that is a bit too salty. The lemongrass sauce definitely was in there, but just in one little pocket. It was tasty. They probably should just put more on there for the price you pay. I honestly appreciate the scallion pancake, but I don't think it adds enough flavor or texture that I'd pay a premium to go here over Dos Toros. I appreciate the invention, but hopefully they are cooking up some new tricks to keep people coming back to this distant part of the city. read more

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Walked over to this spot after work. It is a little out off the way as there is not close transit stops. Once i got there after work around 5pm, it was mostly empty. Forsyth Fire Escape was easy to locate and their menu is nice and simple. I ordered their scallion pancake burrito and was surprised at how good it was. The meat was perfect and in good quantity. the scallion pancake itself could have used more scallions and be a little flatter as it was thick. It felt like a nice thick flour tortilla but it was still delicious. Along with the burrito, I got a coconut Thai Ice tea (I got the last of it) which was a little on the thick side. Not sure if this as cause i got the bottom of the barrel of it but the taste was still tasty but left a sort of grainy feeling in my mouth. With the burrito I got one of each sauce; the Lemongrass chili crisp oil (5/5) and the Bodega Sauce (4/5) the Lemongrass oil was spicy enough that it left a tingle but you can keep eating more. The bodega sauce was good but not as memorable. I will have to return for the burrito and the service. The owner/staff was very friendly. we got to talking as they make the burritos fresh and it takes about 5-10 min to make. Their location has been there since October/November. they used to/have 2 other locations as well. read more

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These scallion pancake burritos are my favorite thing! I think of them all the time! I wish they were open later and/or on the weekends (close at 8, M-F). They get a little greasy but trust me so worth it! read more

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A great spot in the new olly olly market!! The staff were wonderful and they have fast service! It was a filling OG scallion pancake burrito - get the Thai milk iced tea because it paired really well and was delicious! This place is worth the hype for trying at least once! Get some extra napkins too because it can get drippy! Delicious food though read more

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Food: 3/5 | Service: 3/5 | Experience: 3/5 I have been really excited to try Forsyth Fire Escape for a long time, but was a little disappointed. We got the pulled pork burrito, scallion pancake with chili oil, and vegan thai iced teas. The burrito was pretty good and had amazing flavor, but the portion was quite small for $16. The avocado they used had browned and also tasted a little bad. Everything was quite oily, but that may have just been the style with their very popular chili oil. The thai iced tea tasted like it had went bad and had a sparkling taste like when fruit expires. In the Olly Olly market there are plenty of seats and is a great casual food hall to visit with friends. Regardless of the experience, I would go again and give it another try. read more

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Came here to try out the scallion pancake burrito since they have a solid location to go to. This was my chance to try it out! Overall, the burrito was pretty good. Was made fresh at the time and was filled with pulled pork. The pork itself was really flavorful, but my only wish would be a more sauce on the inside or some kind of dipping sauce on the side included with the burrito to counteract some of the dryness of the meat. 2 bucks seems a bit hefty for a small side of lemongrass crisp chili oil. Overall, the burrito was good and would have it again if I were in the area. read more

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Forsyth Fire Escape's scallion pancake burrito is probably the best invention ever! Love it!

Heard a lot of good things about this place on social media. And before, they only sold online and the food always sold out in minutes. I tried this at a food fair, and the wait was 2 hours. So if you asked me whether it was worth the wait - nope definitely not. It was pretty normal imo. Now that they have opened a place at @ollyollyny , you can come and get it, hopefully with a much shorter line. read more

Forsyth Fire Escape - Scallion pancake burrito - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Honestly it was a little overhyped in my opinion. We got the bodega sauce on the side and it was necessary as the burrito was a little dry. I would have liked it better if it was saucier and had some vegetables. The meat was flavorful. When I first went there was such a long line that it sold out before I could get it, but when I went on a Tuesday there was no wait at all. I've had better burritos but this was a somewhat unique experience read more

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I have had really good scallion pancakes. I have had really good burritos. I don't think that this was the best meal I've ever had. I do think it's quite overrated but it's a really good celebration of fusion and multiple cultures. The food came out quickly and it's nice that they're a lot of options around in the food hall, however, this would not be my top pick. read more

The sold-out preorders back when they only operated out of their apartment, their long awaited opening, the lines at this physical retail location at the start of each day and the general hype from rave reviews on social media give off the impression that Forsyth Fire Escape has crafted a magical fusion of two prominent cultural dishes, appealing to many taste buds. For me, the scallion pancake burrito was a bit of a miss. It's $15 for a burrito you can easily hold in one hand with just 3 fingers. When you think burrito, you think of a wide rolled-up sandwich, but this one was like half the width of those juicy, fully packed burritos. Additionally, the top fourth of my burrito lacked filling and gave me a mouthful of room temperature dough. I finally made it to the meat, and sure enough, that plus avocado was delicious drenched in chili oil. Yum. I would give them a chance if it were larger and served warm, but unfortunately, I think as it stands, I wouldn't come back. read more

We (3 people) shared the 3 scallion pancake options. They were short staffed and had a super long delay but the guy working was super apologetic and gave us free empanadas and a couple drinks. So we also tried the empanadas. And the green sauce, chili oil, and hot sauce. Everything has really good flavor. My favorite was the empanada because of the wrapper crispy flaky texture in contrast with the soft cheesy filling. read more

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SO beyond bummed. This was on our must eats for a long time and we finally were able to try. What a tremendous disappointment. We got two different scallion pancake burritos and the four of us took one bite and couldn't finish because they were SO beyond salty. I'm normally the one who is salt sensitive but the rest of my crew agreed that it was beyond edible. read more

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Inside the olly olly market which was very cool and modern. The burrito is very good, but I won't be running back every week to get it (like some of the reviews made it seem). Still a delicious burrito and would highly recommend. read more

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