**CASH ONLY** Came for lunch on a Sunday. My boyfriend and I put our name in at 12:30 PM and got seated after about a 30 min wait. Tiny place, so plan accordingly! Original tea leaf salad and coconut chicken noodle soup were both incredible. The salad was a little pricey (I think like $21 for the small?) but worth it. Also note there is no restroom. read more

Little Myanmar - Tea Leaf Salad Original - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

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We came to Little Myanmar today (08/30), and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. There are already very limited options for Burmese food in the city, so we traveled over 45 minutes specifically to try this place. Only after arriving did we find out that they are cash only, something that was not clearly advertised online. We explained that we had traveled 45+ minutes to get there and asked if there was any alternative way to pay. We offered Zelle, Venmo, or even placing the order through DoorDash and simply eating the food there. Every option was declined. I also explained that I didn't have a debit card with me, but there was absolutely no willingness to work with us or offer any alternative. Being cash-only is one thing. Failing to clearly communicate that beforehand and then showing zero flexibility when customers have traveled a significant distance is another. Very disappointing customer experience. I genuinely don't understand how a business can operate this way and expect customers to return. We certainly won't be coming back. read more

"Good Burmese in the ABCs" Came here on a Saturday night and decided to try it as it appears on NY Times Top 100 restaurants and others have raved about it. No reservations and super small, get here early in the night. The food here is like comfort food and homemade by a family. Very strong place although maybe not in best of NYC list. What's to Cheer - unique and tasty food, similar to what you'd get in Myanmar - unique food such as a Burmese pancake and Tea salad, both of which I strongly recommend - reasonable prices - Service us warm and fast What's to Jeer - The spicy curry was nice and spicy but it was too oily + greasy - very small so might be hard to get a seat on a weekend - Not much ambiance read more

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Hidden gem; the food was immensely electric. No frills or fluff, small, and homey. What originated as a small shop at a subway station, Little Myanmar has now opened a small shop. It's rare to find authentic Burmese food anywhere and it's even more rare to find authentic and delicious Burmese cuisines. Highly recommend the Mohinga, Tea Leaf Salad and the Shan Noodles! All the dishes were vibrant, bursting with flavor and savory to the max. Mohinga: fishy, savory, thick and comforting. Tea Leaf Salad: excellent flavor combinations and a must try for those wanting to experience a popular Burmese dish. Shan Noodles: savory, filling, and bursting with intricate flavors. None of the dishes tasted instant and it was as if a loving Burmese aunty had made it in the back of the kitchen. The flavors transported me back home and reminded me of my dad's cooking. Portions are great and price is incredible for the amount that you get. Service was quick and everything came out in a timely manner. I will say the Duck Egg Curry is a bit small for what you pay for everything else was fab. For what it's worth and the quality and taste of authentic Burmese dishes, I'm surprised is not well known. read more

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The food was very bland and gave me mild food poisoning. I like Burmese food so this was pretty disappointing

Incredible Burmese food.the sunflower salad and red curry are my favorite service and ambiance were on point

got the yellow curry noodles with potato and tofu, which tasted great but i wish it was served hotter it was only barely warm roti and potato curry tasted good too, it just wasn't what i expected i thought it would be a thicker flakier roti and a saucier curry tiny place, cash only read more

Little Myanmar - yellow curry noodles, Roti with Potato Curry - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

We had a nice dinner at this tiny place at the one little table outside. It gave us a taste of the Saturday night vibe going on around us in the East Village. I've never seen a menu so covered with recommendations with what to order in the margins (from Yelp, the New Yorker, Eater, Grub St. and more). It felt very 2025. Is that our future? I really appreciated it and it informed what we decided to order. I have trouble remembering three months later what we ordered, but I'm pretty sure there was Burmese pancake, yellow noodles with chicken, Burmese shrimp curry, and tea leaf salad. Overall the service was good and so was the food. I would definitely recommend this place, which had some different dishes I've never had before. I've been to better Burmese restaurants, but I'm scoring this higher on the rankings because they have some unique dishes. Kathy's Burmese Rankings 1 (tie) Rangoon Ruby, Palo Alto and San Carlos 1 (tie) Burma Ruby, Palo Alto (same owner as Rangoon Ruby) 4) Mandalay, San Francisco 5) Burma Superstar, Oakland 6) Lahpet, London (Hackney pop-up) 7) Lahpet, London (Covent Garden) 8) Lahpet, London (Shoreditch) 9) Best of Burma, San Mateo 10) Experience Burma, Pleasanton 11) Burma Love, San Francisco (Downtown) 12) Yangon, Burlingame 13) Dagon, Montreal 14) Burma Taste, Sunnyvale 15) Kyain Kyain, Fremont 16) Rangoon Superstars, Berkeley 17) LITTLE MYANMAR, NEW YORK CITY 18) Burma Bistro, Santa Clara 19) Kyusu, San Jose (closed) 20) Mingalaba, Burlingame 21) B Star, San Francisco 22) Burma Station, San Jose (South San Jose) 23) Sweet Mango, San Jose 24) Irrawaddy, Stanton 25) Urban Burma, Aurora CO 26) My Burma, Davis 27) Yamo, San Francisco 28) Amay's, Vancouver 29) Natoma Cafe (closed), San Francisco 30) Rangoon (closed), Palo Alto 31) Green Elephant, Palo Alto 32) Burma House (closed), Milpitas 33) Mahar Yangon, Daly City (closed) 34) Golden Burma, San Francisco (closed) 35) Innya Lake, San Bruno 36) Nan Yang, Oakland (admittedly my taste buds have evolved since I tried it - and hated it - so I might like it more now) read more

Small little hole in the wall place, I originally had pretty high hopes since it seemed like a very "hidden gem" mom and pop shop types, but overall the whole experience was very mediocre at best. Service wasn't very great, there weren't many customers in the store and it was still really hard to get the staffs attention - they were constantly in the back and never checked in on us without us first doing something to get their attention. They seemed annoyed to have to bring us the bill. Food was also very mediocre, I asked them what was in the fish noodle soup that I ordered and they said noodles and fish but there wasn't a single piece of fish in it. The roti and pratha we ordered also seemed store bought. Would not recommend the pratha, it was extremely dry and hard to eat. I did like the flavor of the soup and the shan noodles, but unfortunately those were the only highlights of the meal. read more

Little Myanmar - Shan Noodle w/ Chicken - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was delicious! The seating area was small but clean and bright with window, and servers were kind and helpful. There were a couple tables outside as well. read more

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Mainly writing this review to recommend one dish, Thin Rice Noodle Salad (forgot to photograph it, as it came out later). It's savory, sweet, sour, spicy--just all-around very flavorful! Tea Leaf Salad with added Anchovies: I'd love to try this again without the anchovies, which are crunchier than I expected and took away from the dish's texture otherwise. Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup: reminds me of American chicken noodle soup, so if you're looking to try new flavor palettes, I'd encourage other dishes on the menu Samosa Salad with Bean Soup: very homey and comforting. Feels like mom would make this on a sick day. Not the most exciting but not bad whatsoever. Call ahead for large parties/RSVP even for 2 if you can. Tiny space but worth the squeeze. Cash only. read more

Little Myanmar - Tea Leaf Salad with Anchovies, Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup, Goat Curry, Samosa Salad with Bean Soup - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

This is one of our go-to take out places. The food is so delicious! Really amazing and consistently great.

I've become more of a spice guy recently. Over the past year my order from the local Thai spot went from mild to medium to hot spice level and I've been feeling myself I can't even lie. I think it's the Mexican blood running through this 5'10 174lb frame. I bought this habanero sauce from Trader Joes 2 nights ago thinking nothing of it. "Pfffttt how hot could this be? I'm like that now..." It ended up going scorched earth on my food and made it completely inedible. I couldn't breath because it was so hot. Fast Forward to last night, I found myself in the authentic Burmese hole in the wall restaurant that is Little Myanmar, the waitress asking me in her heavy accent if I want my Mala Xiang Guo normally spicy or extra spicy. "Okay but how spicy is extra spicy? Like really spicy?" I inquired. She smiled, nodded, and said "very spicy!" I backed down and opted to go normal spicy and thank GOD I did. When the Mala Xiang Guo came, I was in a fight for my life with this heat. I would randomly interrupt my big bro with a heavy cough and a quick reach for the water to battle the heat. I really should have asked for some milk lol. I still ate the whole thing because it was DELICIOUS in a masochistic way, but this was the absolute limit for my spice level. It was a dog fight. Think Timothee Chalamet vs Austin Butler in Dune 2. For you dorks who don't know what Mala Xiang Guo is (this was my first time eating it), it's a spicy stir-fry hot pot: An amalgamation of noodles, meat, seafood, and assorted veggies in a spicy mala sauce. Damn, I can't stop working "amalgamation" into these reviews my fault. All in all, my big bro got the chicken curry and that was the move. I had one bite and was like yup, that's what I should've got. Man in the Arena though. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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The food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the chicken paratha and yellow chicken egg noodles. The other items we ordered like the Bhurmese paratha were okay. It's a small little shop with 4 small tables. It's cash-only so keep that in mind d read more

Little Myanmar - Chicken Paratha - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

Tea Leaf Salad - on the mild side, thought it would be more herbalie taste from other review but not. Lots of fried crunches so it's probably not on the "healthy salad" side but unhealthy fried ingredient side. Burmese Crepe - nothing too special but I'm a crepe fan so it's a must try for me. Perhaps can have more fillings? Probably pricy for what it is consider the regular crepe and pancake price from other cuisine. Mohinga Fish Noodle Soup - recommended by the waitress but might be my least favorite dish. The thin noodle was overcooked. Probably better without the noodle. Spicy Shrimp Curry - might be my favorite but it was hella spicy! Given the above 3 dishes were on the mild side, this made up for it but in an extreme way. The curry was served with shell and head (separate), edible. Interesting to try out Burmese food! read more

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**CASH ONLY!** I came here yesterday for casual dinner with a friend. It is a rather small hole in a wall, no frills restaurant. Maybe a few tables at most? We walked in and were seated immediately around dinner hour. It definitely does give off a friendly home-y vibe. Service was very courteous and it felt like a family owned business. There were two people working, one that was cooking, and the other that was working the front of store. The food itself was great! I personally am a big fan of Burmese food and I brought a friend who's fresh from the Bay Area. I would say we didn't come with super high expectations, but I can say we enjoyed every dish and were very stuffed! Tea Leaf Salad (original & medium sized) - It was really good! The fermented tea leaves were definitely better than ones I've had in the past. We wanted the anchovies add-on, but they didn't have it the day of. It comes in both medium and large sized. I would say the medium can feed 2-3 people! Yellow noodles with chicken and eggs - delicious! Beef Curry - also very delicious! Burmese pancake - I was very eh about this actually. The flavors were okay, but I wished there was more of a kick compared to the other dishes. We ordered a bit too much, but no regrets! I would come back here to try more of the food here. If I lived closer I wouldn't mind coming here regularly :) read more

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Such a quirky little restaurant -- great food, terrible service, and no bathroom (!). We ordered the yellow noodle salad with beef, shrimp curry, and the pancake. We didn't care for the pancake, but the yellow noodle salad and shrimp curry were outstanding. The portions were on the small side, though, so next time I'd order one or two more dishes. What threw me off was the atmosphere. There's no bathroom, and the server and host spent most of their time behind a thick black curtain -- the total opposite of an open kitchen concept. It felt strange and disconnected. I'll definitely be back but only for takeout. read more

Cute little place, great service - she managed order taking, drinks, and getting your food. Multi-tasker! I've had Burmese food before, that's the reason why I purposely seek this spot out... bc the reviews were great. I was craving the catfish stew - Mohinga... and got just that! It was... good but very salty; so much salt that I needed a drink... and stupidly ordered a grass jelly drink that was soaked in sugar... omg. My taste buds were like very confused... and I was dying of thirst. I wished I like the Mohinga more... but having that major sodium rush... I think it's best I leave the good memories of the delicious Mohinga I had at another spot - that have now sadly closed due to the pandemic: My search continues. #nyceats #yelplife #burmesefood read more

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This place is a cute find. You would miss it because it is tiny -literally, 12-15 seats inside, and a handful outside. When we visited for dinner recently, we were the only ones eating inside, The last time I had Burmese food was when I visited Myanmar just before the recent coup. The restaurant has many of the popular dishes - Mohinga, curries, and thoke. We ordered a paratha and chicken curry starter, the original tea leaf thoke, and the chicken shan noodles. The standout for me, was their tea leaf salad. Herbaceous, bright and and flavorful, just as I remembered from my travels. The noodles, so-so. I thought the paratha was nice and buttery, but fishing it completely soaked through, out of the chicken curry sauce, was not enjoyable. Prices were very reasonable and service was attentive. I'd definitely come back for the tea leaf salad, which would make a fantastic quick lunch, especially with the rice and egg version. There aren't many places you'd find it in NYC, so i'm thankful for this little restaurant. read more

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Phenomenal Burmese food with plenty of well-labeled vegan options. It's a tiny spot (5 tables), cash only, and with no bathroom, so be prepared. We showed up around 8pm on a Sunday and had to wait for about 20 minutes for table. When seated, we had a tough time deciding what to order. They have classic Burmese staples, including a tea leaf salad that can be ordered a variety of ways depending on preference, which I'd never seen before. We settled on: -Tea leaf salad with fermented ginger (medium-sized; $20). Absolutely incredible version of this classic dish, with lots of crunchy bits (fried garlic, fava beans, lentils, etc), with tomato, cabbage, and elevated by the fermented ginger. Salty and savoury. Phenomenal. -Tofu salad (medium-sized; $17). Made with chickpea tofu and coated in a salty, savoury sauce, cooked with onions, garlic, and coriander. It doesn't get any better than this. -Vegetable stirfry ($14), comes with rice and a lentil soup. Nice array of veggies, with some firm tofu pieces, with a salty, savoury brown sauce. Simple but nicely done. -Burmese pancake - plain ($7) -- dry, under-salted, but stuffed with tomato, coriander, and crunchy cabbage. Solid, but could be better seasoned. Maybe the only slight disappointment. Friendly, quickly service. The cash only and no bathroom situation aren't great, but it's worth dealing with that to enjoy this incredible food. Highly recommended. read more

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Went to check out the Burmese restaurant in Michelin guide while we were at NYC. It is a very tiny space with like five tables, but we still got a seat since we got there a little early on a Saturday. We ordered Burmese pancake (very rare to see on the menu in most Burmese restaurants) - it tastes pretty authentic but a little bland in my opinion. I got the goat curry rice platter which was soooo good. It might have been the best goat curry I've tasted here. It was soo tender. The sides were also the good compliment to the curry. We also got the Burmese noodle salad with beef - which was unexpectedly very delicious. Recommended for someone who wants to try Burmese cuisine! Their menu has quite a variety and you can adjust spice levels! read more

Little Myanmar - Goat Curry - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

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Used to order tea leaf and other salads here a lot. It's good when it's good. Unfortunately, they cannot deliver good food consistently. Sometimes it is too spicy, sometimes greens are quite stale, presentation style changes. Had to stop ordering due to these reasons read more

I was introduced to Burmese food earlier this year and now it's up there in my favorite cuisines. Usually I'd go to Queens, but wanted to try something in Manhattan I found Little Myanmar. One of the few Burmese spots in the borough, it's a small restaurant with a few tables for 2-4 people, but I opted to get takeout. There are multiple vegan options as well as gluten free options so it's a spot you can take nearly any group. I tried the tofu thoke which is like a warm salad made with Burmese tofu which is actually chickpea based and quite different from conventional soy based tofu. I ordered at the counter and it was ready in about 10 minutes on a quiet afternoon. I've had this dish at other spots before and love the contrasting sweet, savory and umami flavors. Little Myanmar was no exception to preparing the dish well, incredibly flavorful. I've heard great things about the tea leaf salad, so would want to try that on my next visit. read more

I had some Burmese food at the Queens Night Market and was craving more so I decided to come here with a friend for a full meal! I think the best Burmese food I've ever had still has to be San Francisco's but since it's so hard to find I'm just happy it exists at all in NYC. My friend and I ordered a mohinga (fish noodle soup), tofu salad, and a "Burmese pancake." This is the only mohinga I've tried but it was delicious and comforting; the broth is thickened with beans making it deceptively filling for what looks like a rather small bowl. The tofu salad was also tasty and quite filling given that it's mainly protein. I love Burmese tofu in general (it's made with chickpeas rather than soy and somehow feels both robust and silky), but I wish it was a bit more acidic (they do provide a lime slice to squeeze) and had more crispy elements like what I've had in SF. The Burmese pancake was also good, like a cross between a dosa and a jianbing, though my friend and I were admittedly pretty full at this point, not that that's a bad thing since it speaks to how hearty the food is. I went into the back to use the restroom and it literally looks like they're cooking out of a home kitchen rather than a big commercial kitchen which was kind of wholesome. I really appreciate Little Myanmar for working hard to bring an underrated cuisine to Manhattan! read more

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Heard great things about this mom and pop Burmese place so I knew I had to check it out! I was surprised that they ran out of rice on a weekday night so none of the curry dishes were available (despite asking for an alternative carb). This threw me off a little bit because I really wanted to try their spicy shrimp curry and some of their other seasonal specials like the duck egg curry. Ultimately got the Yellow Noodle with Chicken and the Seafood Salad. Both were quite delicious but didn't quite hit the spot (perhaps my stomach was fixated on the curries). The Yellow Noodle almost reminded me of the Chinese peanut sauce noodles except with their Burmese curry sauce. It did feature additional spices that gave it a nice and different kick. The dried garlic/shallots gave it a nice aromatic finish and the cucumbers were refreshing. Noodles were chewy. The Seafood Salad featured a wide range of seafood pieces and together with their tangy dressing was pretty solid. Also tried the Burmese Pancake! Something about the spices and the extreme crispiness of the batter made it very tasty! As a mom and pop shop, I think they did their best to minimize delays. There were only 2 people running the whole thing on a weekday night, so service was at the expected level. The store itself only has several tables inside and a few tables outside. CASH ONLY!!! I'm so glad I got to check out legit Burmese food and I definitely want to go back to try other dishes! read more

Little Myanmar - yellow noodle w chicken - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

Food here is very tasty and fresh that are made to order. The staff are quite friendly too. The downfall of this place is that they ran out of the desserts. Will return to tried some other stuff. read more

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The service was good. The noodle salad I got was delicious but not spicy at all. The flavors were good it reminded me of Thai food. Overall it was average casual food. Cash only. Not too expensive so a good spot to eat alone too. Tables are tightly packed read more

It pains me to be critical of a restaurant promoting the cuisine of my own cultural heritage. There are just so few Burmese restaurants in New York, which is so unlike the wealth of options in the Bay Area. Our nascent Burmese restaurant scene has drawn a lot of welcome buzz, and Little Myanmar is no exception. This is the 2nd location after the much talked about Yun Cafe, which is located inside a subway station in Jackson Heights. This little East Village location has a long menu covering all the Burmese classics, so during my visit I ordered a bunch of dishes to try and even brought a 6-pack because they allow BYOB. I felt similarly about the food at Yun Cafe, which is to say everything was really bland. Mohinga, the national dish of Burma is a fish noodle soup that typically gets its deep flavor from catfish, lemongrass, onions, ginger, turmeric, and paprika. I was pleasantly surprised to find they use lotus root in theirs, because lotus root can add great flavor to soups, but I found theirs way too light on salt and flavor. Accoutrements like cilantro, lime, fried bean fritters, and fried cruller can really add to the dish to make mohinga special, but none of these options were available. Disappointing as it was to find their interpretation of the national dish of Burma lacking, I was even more bummed about their interpretation of tea leaf salad, a famously popular dish (particularly for Western palates/American audiences) and one that is difficult to mess up. While theirs had the right ingredients-- peanuts, shredded cabbage, fermented tea leaves, diced tomatoes, dried shrimp-- the ratio was not right and they were missing components that would've given the dish more umami and umph. I can say similar things about the fried tofu salad and ah sone thoke, and even the chicken curry with Burmese pancake. The chicken was of poor quality and there were barely pieces of Burmese pancake a.k.a paratha in the dish. To add a bit of nuance to this critique, I will add that on my trips to Burma I experienced a range of flavors of dishes, with some dishes tasting like the ones served here, as in they were really light on flavor. This was the case mostly at more humble street food stands rather than at nicer restaurants who could afford to use more ingredients in their dishes. Dishes get adapted over time and depending on region and I have hopes that as more chefs get to cook Burmese food we'll have better interpretations of these dishes that are cooked with more care and intention than what I had here. read more

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Very tasty food! We ordered roti with potato curry; Burmese pancake; yellow noodle salad with chicken; Yangon milk tea. Everything was awesome! Make sure you bring cash, as they don't take credit cards. read more

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This was suggested by a tour guide acquaintance and I'm so happy she did. This is authentic Burmese food in a tiny little place. In my personal opinion, the best food comes from holes in the wall. The restaurant in super tiny and even more super delicious. When I walked in I could hear chopping and as I was eating I heard vegetable peeling, knowing they're using such fresh ingredients was music to my ears. I got the thick rice noodles with beef. The noodles had that slightly dry consistency you expect from fresh rice pasta and the meat was tender and flavorful. The cilantro adds a whole nother level of freshness to this amazing dish I was absolutely tickled when the girl saw me tilt my head at the silverware and she asked if I wanted chopsticks, yes, thank you!!!!! For dessert I had the banana cake. Have never had Burmese dessert so when this came to me bright pink, nearly red, I was completely confused. As a baker I'm now completely researching this. When I asked the girl, in her very limited English she told me it happens when baking, nothing artificial and when I asked why for a second time, she just smiled and nodded so guessing she didn't understand. LOL I will figure this out. Nonetheless, the cake was moist, and packed with banana flavor, the almonds were a perfect sweet accompaniment to it. So pleased this was recommended to me. I'd happily hop a train to the lower east side to do this again. read more

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I was so excited to try and support Burmese food. The small family run business is located in the east village. We went there during weekdays lunchtime. There was no people in the restaurant. We immediately got seated. Service was pretty good. I ordered yellow noodles salad and my friend ordered rainbow noodles salad. Both of them pretty tasty. Fried tofu was amazing. We ended our meal with tamarind juice and glass jelly juice. Having to taste authentic Burmese food is definitely a home away from home. Only suggestion would be the ventilation and sanitation which could be improved. Other than that we were both satisfied with our meals. read more

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Cash only! Pretty authentic taste. I got the tea leaf salad and the noodle. The tea leaf salad was delish. The chicken noodle however was just mediocre. The flavor was there but the noodles were too soppy and soft for my liking It's a very small quiet store. read more

Little Myanmar - Chicken noodle salad - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

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A group of three of us came here for dinner on a rainy weeknight and we got seating in their outdoor area. The inside is small and cozy and also already filled. The outdoor seating is covered thankfully but did have some raindrops that would seep through the ceiling. Thankfully it wasn't right on top our table. The food was tasty and reasonably priced for the area. I got a fish soup since I was craving something warm due to the rainy weather. My dish came out first and our other dishes came out in the next 5 minutes or so. We also got two noodle dishes. The one with the egg had an interesting sauce taste (it was good!). The Burmese food was definitely appetizing and we were glad to have some. We been to Burmese restaurants in SF, then wanting to try more we trekked to another borough, so we were thrilled to find out about this Burmese place in Manhattan. Overall, the food was very tasty. The service is a little slower than expected but it wasn't really an issue. This place seems quite popular and I think the experience is a lot better if you are lucky enough to secure an indoor seat. read more

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It's regrettable to have to write this review because I was excited to support a small business with highly authentic food. Unfortunately, my experience warrants it. We were able to call to make reservations for a party of seven the day of, which was a rare win. When we arrived, the table was set and waiting for us. However, service was abysmally slow. Each of us ordered an entree and each dish arrived at the table one by one with crazy long gaps in between. No exaggeration: the last person got their meal about two hours after the first person who was served. Basically, each person ate alone because only one person had food in front of them at a time. The quality of food also left something to be desired. The vegetarian tea leaf salad (no dried shrimp) was satisfyingly crunchy but way too salty. There was too much rice and not enough stew with the beef curry. The shan noodles were too oily. On the positive side, the yellow pea paratha was very tasty. The bread was flaky and complimented the hearty but nearly flavorless peas well. The burmese pancake with egg was light but tasted very fresh. The yellow noodles with tofu were served room temperature, but had a nice savory sauce. My friends enjoyed the beef tripe and seafood salad as well. We ordered mushroom skewers and drinks but because of the long wait, they never arrived and we ended up cancelling the orders. We ordered the cassava cake for dessert. They gave it to us on the house and threw in banana cake as well. The cassava cake was great. Very dense and subtly sweet. The banana cake had very strong fruit flavor so would be appreciated by true banana lovers. About halfway through the meal, we learned from other patrons that the restaurant was BYOB so two people who got their entrees earliest went to a nearby liquor store to procure wine to make the experience a bit more tolerable. To top things off, a cockroach skittered under our table at one point during the meal. The restaurant has one small bathroom. You have to walk through the kitchen, right past the stove to get to it. There is a ton of exposed food in the kitchen so it's pretty unsanitary. We overheard the hostess mention that their head chef was away so that may have contributed to some of the mishaps. The waiter did the best he could but unfortunately, I can't recommend this place based on the experience. read more

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Cozy Burmese restaurant around East Village. We stopped in for a weekend lunch and it was pretty quiet with no wait time. The food came out super quickly. I had the yellow noodle with potato/tofu which was very creamy and pretty mild in taste. I liked the small crunch throughout the noodles from the bean tempura. We shared the original tea leaf salad, which was also good but also had a very strong flavor/very salty, so I probably would only order it as a side to share. We had a very comfortable meal and didn't feel rushed at all. Nice spot for a leisurely lunch. read more

Little Myanmar - Goat curry, Noodle w/ Tofu & Potato, and Tea Leaf Salad- Original - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

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Can't catch the next flight out to Myanmar? Lucky for you, there's some great Burmese food on the East Coast! Little Myanmar, true to its name, is a quite tiny eatery. Really only 4 tables inside, a kitchen hidden behind the curtains. If you are lucky enough to get a table, I would highly recommend the yellow noodle salad with chicken and the tamarind juice with grass jelly. The tamarind drink, is seriously addicting. If you've had tamarind candy, it's the same vibe. If not, it's this refreshing mixture of sweet and tangy flavors that is not overwhelming. The grass jelly gives the drink a nice earthy note to it. The yellow noodle salad was tasty as well. It's a bit creamy, peanutty, but has other flavors like cilantro and spice to balance it out. The chicken is nice and tender and the hard boiled egg helped cool your palate down from the spicyness. It's a cold dish overall but a combo of this with the tamarind drink is a very refreshing meal on a warm day! Overall, I would definitely recommend this gem for some unique eats. The staff is friendly and kind and the food is delish! read more

Little Myanmar - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm here to spread the gospel of Little Myanmar! Specifically their Tea Leave Salad. We got it with an egg, peanuts, and rice because we like a little crunch. My lady described it as both familiar and adventurous. It's savory as far as salads go but without the heaviness of feeling like you're cheating on your diet. The more I think about it, the less it seems like an actual salad and more of a refreshing fried rice. The location only seats about 8 people max. They fitted us where the door was, which was readily becoming apparent was a hazard for the waiter. Don't worry about us, man; just be safe. read more

Little Myanmar - Tea leaf salad with rice and egg - Burmese Near Me - New York, New York

My son who stays in New York wanted us to try out a new Burmese restaurant located in the East Village called Little Myanmar when we visited this past weekend. Very small inside with some seating inside and a small kitchen you need to pass before going to the 1 restroom, my wife who was born in Burma spent some time chatting with the owners before we started ordering. The menu is large and we noticed a few important differences from our local restaurant. The squash fritters was not on their menu and several dishes were served cold than our local restaurant in Virginia serves warm. Coconut chicken noodles, ginger salad, paratha with chicken, goat curry, chicken skewers (served late) and shrimp curry (cold but good. Serve warm suggestion). Chicken fried rice was good and samosas. Chicken roti was good also. All were decent and served as they were prepared. So several new to us and some good some decent. Made us appreciate the restaurant we have in Virginia. We hope it stays as there are a few but not many in this city and there are many who have some family or cultural tie to Myanmar. read more

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My fiancé and I was very excited to come try little Myanmar. Was very excited knowing they have moved from a little store in Jackson heights. We drove from queens just to visit this place! Really tiny place, about 4-5 small tables. We arrived with two tables already seated. No one was at the front desk to greet us so we awkwardly stood by the front, trying not to eye at what people are eating. One guest was trying to get the waiter's attention. By her tone and gestures, it didn't seem like it was the first attempt. It took us a bit of time to get his attention too. It was very frustrating because there is only one wait staff and the other one is constantly on the phone. I love their mohinga. $14 for a very small bowl is a bit steep. I understand it's the pandemic and prices has gone up. Their fried tofu is a bit interesting. It doesn't taste like tofu but custard-like. I can't explain it but it was not for me. Food is great. But maybe need more organization and waitstaff! read more

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We descended upon this tiny storefront like locusts, a party of 15 or so people convening for a weekly dinner series, led by our Burmese friend. I haven't had really good, really well-done Burmese food since my days of living in San Francisco, so I came hungry and ready to feast. The Tea Leaf Salad was indisputably the crowd favorite, as it often is. Little Myanmar's version gets the crunchy elements right, with plenty of peanuts and toasted garlic chips to offset the mushy delectability of the leaves. The Ginger Salad was similarly impressive, maintaining the sharp flavor of ginger without the spicy pungency. The national dish--Mohinga (fish noodle stew)--was a satisfying blend of broth, thick noodles, and seafood, though one bowl was noticeably more spiced than the second one. Less impressive, but still not bad, were the Coconut Chicken Curry Noodle Soup and the Shrimp Curry. The former was too bland, and the latter had overcooked shrimp. There's no alcohol in this little joint, so get a glass of Burmese Milk Tea instead (hot or cold). It's basically Thai Iced Tea with a different name, but it's tasty. Gotta give the service a full five stars for putting up with our enormous party in such a tiny place and still getting all that food out on time and delivered with a smile. No order was messed up, no section went hungry, and even though we probably used up every cup, plate and utensil, they never complained. read more

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