I was so happy with the food at Sun. First off the wait staff was so nice, I ordered something that didn't taste the way I thought and they even offered to take it off the bill. The food is really authentic we had pad see ew and samusas. In addition thai iced tea and jasmine tea. One of my favorite buffalo spots! read more

Sun Cuisines - Pad see ew delicious - Thai Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Back in March after seeing a lovely sunset on the drive up from Long Island to Buffalo, my sister and I decided to try a new cuisine recommended by Yelp reviewers for dinner. In the Black Rock section of Buffalo is Sun Restaurant, which serves authentic Burmese and Thai cuisine. As a frequent foodie that loves to explore the wide selection of cuisines that New York City has to offer, I have yet to find a place that serves traditional Burmese food. At Sun, the selection of cuisine has a great variety of delicious plates to choose from. For our dinner we chose to take from the black rice menu and the Burmese menu. For appetizers we ordered the Mango Roll and Pickled Mustard Soup. The Mango Roll was made with mango, avocado and sweet potato wrapped with the black rice (a.k.a forbidden rice) that was topped with a sweet chili sauce and sesame seeds. The Mango Roll was refreshing with a combination of sweet and a hint of spice. The Pickled Mustard Soup is a Burmese-style soup served with pickled mustard greens, tofu and with a meat of your choice (we chose chicken). The soup was something quite different and satisfying. The pickled mustard greens were quite delicious and reminded me of the pickled vegetables in a Chinese mei fun noodle dish that my family has every time we go out. For the entrees we had Mont Hin Gar (Burmese fish noodle soup with banana stem, vermicelli, ginger, onion, lemongrass, and fried garlic) and Own No Kolsware (Burmese-style egg noodle soup with coconut milk, chicken, turmeric, boiled egg, onion, and crispy flat noodles served with chili flakes on the side). Both noodle soups had unique and balanced flavors complemented by the spices used. At last the meal ended with a Southern Burmese-Style Black Rice Pudding which consisted of black rice and sweet potato bits in coconut milk. It was not overly sweet as some rice puddings could be. It was a perfect ending to a great meal. The owners of Sun are Stephanie and Kevin Lin, who are originally from Burma. They were so kind and nice to have a conversation with us at the end of our meal. Stephanie told me that the entrée dishes we chose were the two traditional Burmese dishes from their homeland. After a little bit more of conversation comparing our cultural backgrounds with the Lins, it was time to part ways. To those who plan to go to the Buffalo area, go visit Sun Restaurant. With delicious food and great service, it is definitely a meal not to miss. read more

My friend and I decided to give this place a try because of the high review it received on Yelp. We were not disappointed. The decor gave the place a unique zen-like atmosphere. It was quiet and restful and very welcoming. The owner and servers were all friendly and helpful, which added to the experience. The food was, to put it simply, as good as it gets. For appetizer, we ordered the fresh Spring Roll. The rolls came with a dipping sauce and ground peanuts. They were easily the best Spring Rolls we've ever had. The vegetables and herbs used as filling were at just the right ratio that neither overwhelmed the other. For entrees, we decided to go for the famous pumpkin curry, Shwe Payon Thi Hin, at the recommendation of one of the Yelp reviewers, and Kya Zan Jyaw, the stir-fried bean noodles. The pumpkin curry was like nothing I had ever had before. The taste of pumpkin blended nicely with all the spices, giving it an additional depth and richness in flavor. It was thick and hearty without being greasy. The stir-fried bean noodles was a pleasant surprise. It was very fragrant and flavorful. The "stir-fry" part of the description made me expect something on the oily side, but it wasn't at all oily. It was light and slightly crispy, and the sauce used for flavoring made it almost refreshing instead of too rich or heavy. Overall this was a very enjoyable experience for both of us. We're definitely planning to return, and we sincerely hope that Sun will remain open for business for a very long time. read more

Yeah for Buffalo's first Burmese Restaurant! So, let me start by saying I lived in San Francisco before Buffalo and my all time favorite restaurant in SF was Burma Superstar. That being said I had high hopes for Sun Restaurant and I was not disappointed at all!!! It was awesome! I loved the B2) Amare Thar Hin Burmese-style curry mixed with masala, tendered beef, ginger, garlic, onion and chili. And Sun's eggplant dish was delicious! Great place to stop on the way to a hockey game. It's not exactly down by the Arena but it's on Niagara right off the thruway. We will be back again and again and again. I'm so happy that Buffalo has a Burmese Restaurant that is true to Burmese flavors! Thank you for bringing my fav food to Buffalo!!! It makes leaving San Fran cusine a little more bearable. read more

Good - food was tasty. Bad - went for weekday lunch but it was clear that they must've been few servers short because many tables were not yet cleared and it took half hour for us to be seated. Service was mixed because our waitress was friendly and nice, but two parties who came after us got their food first before us. We were hungry and typically eat fast, but our lunch took over two hours to finish. It cut into our Niagara Falls visit time. Not recommended if you value your sightseeing time like I do! read more

This little gem of a restaurant on Niagara Street is finally getting the attention it deserves. I have eaten here several times but just went for my first visit since the big renovation. It is a proper restaurant now with a lot of comfortable seating and a lovely new bar. I dream about the chicken curry appetizer, the bread is just delicious! Not to mention the samoosas and the vata beans in the simple, yet delicious Burmese fried rice. The Burmese food is by far the highlight but the Thai food is also good. If you are looking to try something new without spending alot of money this is definitely the place to go! read more

Not only the best one in local, maybe also one of the must go ones in US. I was totally shocked by the great taste. Give yourself a treat and come to taste the delicious food. read more

Sun Cuisines - Tiger rolls, seafood in clay pot - Thai Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Amazing food!! I am buffalo born and raised. Ive actually had the pleasure to work with a few of the current staff here at different positions else where the in buffalo. most of the staff and all the cooks are Burmese or Thai born. they are amazing chefs period. and they cook from their origins. food is love and they show it. Someone said they have a large menu, that's true. Order Thai and Burmese style dishes and you will not be disappointed. You will not find nicer service. Though many are not native English speakers language barrier not an issue at all. I tell all my friends and family if they like Thai go there! Go to Sun! read more

For appetizers we got the samusa(I think it is purposely misspelled to differentiate it from the Indian samosa) and the sun combination platter. The samusa was good, but I see no difference between this and typical Indian samosas aside from the fact this was rolled up with spring roll wrappers/dough. The combination platter had calamari, two types of dumpling and some other stuff. Most were good from what I remember but I do remember the dumplings were really bad. They tasted burnt and even somewhat looked like it. They were also layered with oil and quite disgusting to eat. For main courses we got chicken curry, beef curry, and yaki udon with seafood. The curry were good and came with ample amounts of meat. The yaki udon was pretty limited. Tasted great but gave like only one serving of noodles which is barely a small fistful. Not to mention the seafood was like barely anything. Service wise, they were pretty quick to take our order but otherwise forgot about us. I asked for water twice of which the waitress forgot about us. Had to ultimately go up there and get it myself. With that said, I'd still give this place 4 stars as the food was quite good. Price is pretty expensive for this area considering the quantity of food u get for the price read more

visit in upstate New York from Huntington Beach California. Stopped for dinner one evening and enjoyed the food so much we came back the next day for lunch. Soft shell crab was delicious - both with black rice and Burmese style. read more

My son has traveled all over Asia and said this is the most authentic food he has had since he has returned to Buffalo. The menu is amazing, everything Is so fresh and the presentation is perfection! read more

The food is great! It fresh and beautifully presented. The wait staff are fast and attentive. The restaurant is very clean. I recommend going with a bunch of friends so you can share. There are so many great things on the menu you will want to try them all. read more

Enjoyed the food, the dining room had a good layout, and had a modern decor. Food was very good, and bathrooms were clean.

Did not like my experience at all. I felt like I was getting severed buffet food at my table. Prices are cheap and servers are nice, but the food was not appealing to my taste buds. Maybe it was my selection for the night, I am willing to give it another try, maybe they had a bad night but I am not recommending this place to anyone till I have a better meal. read more

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My favorite Asian restaurant in all of WNY. I can't recommend anything I particular because every time we go, we order something new and it's great. The dessert was good (not amazing), that is the only thing, but it shouldn't at all hinder your decision to come here. read more

Must go! Must go! I think Burmese food is a good cross between Thai and Indian. But very delicious! Try it to believe it. Service is fab. Very friendly. Didn't like the dessert though. It was eww lol read more

My boyfriend and I tried this place for the first time tonight and it was delicious. If I'm going to spend money on a meal out, I'm usually pretty determined to make sure it won't be mediocre--this place did not disappoint. We ordered the salmon skin salad and fresh spring rolls to start. Salmon skin salad was full of fresh vegetables, tons of avocado (whereas a lot of places skimp), plenty of salmon skin. All the ingredients in both appetizers just tasted fresh. For our main we ordered a bunch of maki rolls and again, all were delicious. I think we got the black dragon, tunacado and spicy salmon rolls and those filled us up perfectly. Taro custard was the perfect dessert. Definitely coming back, and soon. read more

No liquor liscense yet but BYOB is the solution there. Table shared B4 A stewed tomato dish with shrimp, B12 A spicy wide noodle dish with beef and a chicken curry dish in a clay pot. Not much more to say about the place that others haven't said already. The remodel is clean and nicely done. I will be a return customer. The staff is friendly, the food is very good. The B12 dish that was ordered was phenominal. The noodles and beef were great and the spice level was perfect read more

This is a fine restaurant. I have never been to Myanmar, so I can not claim to know how authentic the Burmese cuisine is at Sun. However, the dishes offered are quite varied and everything I have ordered has been delicious. The vegan friendly the menu is a real plus, with markings to denote anything that is or can be made vegan. read more

My friends and I absolutely LOVE Sun. To start, I recommend trying something off the black rice menu. I really like the Sweet Potato rolls. It's like having your dessert before dinner-- the sweet potato has a nice crunch and the sauce that comes on it is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. For a main, I tend toward the Thai food. The red curry is yummy and the panang is good, but the green curry is my favorite. It's spicy, but not overwhelmingly so (I've got a moderate spice tolerance). The Basil fried rice is amazing. I like to add soy sauce to taste. Off the Burmese menu, I've tried the pumpkin stew. It was good, with a salty broth and chunks of pumpkin, but I wouldn't order it again with a plethora of other options. Sun is really reasonably priced, especially if you opt for the veggie and tofu, chicken, or pork options for your main course. read more

Sad to say I haven't been back in years. Second to last time we waited 15+ mins for a waiter, then 35+ mins for ICE cold food. (How??) Very last time we waited at the front for over 10 mins and weren't seated or even greeted. That was that, they lost two regular customers. read more

Different from Thai and Vietnamese although they offer both along with their Burmese specialties. Try the house specialties if you wish to be surprised. We ordered tiger roll, and the Sun roll along with black rice salad. Light , fresh and delicious. The staff was efficient and friendly and the facility, though small, has a sushi bar and comfortable seating. We will be back soon. So happy to find this jewel. read more

Uhh I love this place! They're black rice sushi was delicious. I also ordered the chicken red curry. Spicylicious! read more

Sun Cuisines - Truly beautiful inside. Cant wait to eat the food - Thai Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Sun is an amazing place to go for any Burmese, Thai or Japanese food. I absolutely love their ambiance as it is a dressy yet casual feel. Always a very clean dining room with great linens and dish wear. The floors are immaculate and tables and benches are always clean. The service is very attentive with their black on black uniform that look clean and professional. Kitchen is always timely with entrees, sushi bar is a lil slower but the beautiful plates they present are worth the wait. I love all the options for the rolls, entree section is very long and a little hard to get through but I always find something I like. I will return time and again! read more

Sun Cuisines - Black Dragon Roll - Thai Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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If you had asked me a year ago I would have given this place five stars, hands-down. I feel like the quality and quantity has gone down recently though. I went two days ago and got the Pad Kee Mao with shrimp. For $15, I was expecting more than four medium sized shrimp. The meal was good, not outstanding though. Service was slow and inattentive, but it always is and I have come to expect that. The great food use to be worth the lackluster service. If I had a friend who wanted to try this place and invited me, I would go for them. But it would definitely not be a top choice like it would have been a year ago, I'll take Jasmine's instead. read more

My very first review, that calls to the fact that this place is so amazing, it made me write my first ever review. Let's get to it. If you have a craving for Thai food, this is THE place to be!!! Amazing food, amazing friendly service. We reached here at 2:55 pm and the place closes at 3, even then they served us food way beyond that. Superb food. We tried the sun nickel mango sushi rolls, basil fried rice, and Thai iced tea. Everything was spot on! They catered to our customized request for veggie food. Very impressed! If you are ever find yourself in the area, just stop here once. Either for lunch or dinner, this place is not worth missing for a foodie! read more

Sun Cuisines - Mango roll - Thai Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Everything we had was delicious, even the edamame appetizer! The interior is really warm and cozy. I've loved every sushi roll I've tried from here (and the Expo Market & Williamsville locations). The Williamsville location does have a nicer, more modern feel to the dining room, though. But the Black Rock location is more intimate. Definitely would recommend! You get a lot for your money - I can almost never finish everything I order. read more

So far, it was only ok.... Got take out.... Don't get the salad. Disgusting. Got the green curry. Pretty decent. Sesame chicken.... very good. Fried rice... ok.. Gonna eat in the restaurant next time, and order more burmese food. read more

Stopped here on the way back from Niagara Falls. The service was a little slow but the food was awesome; would definitely eat here again if we lived nearby. The black rice rolls were unique and delicious. read more

Sun Cuisines - Black Rice Roll (black rice, avocado, mango, sweet potato) - Thai Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Really good food!! We had chicken curry and pad kee Mao , both were delish. Also papaya salad and black rice rolls were great!! Service is little slow though. read more

Must try their black rice salad. Don't ignore the lime. You gotta mix everything (i'll skip the red chilli). Better come as soon as they open because service is kind of slow and it takes a while for them to serve the food (not a typical asian restaurant). read more

One of my VERY favorite restaurants! The extensive menu has many, many tempting treats. A dinner of vegetable sushi is heavenly. The staff is always exceptionally friendly and professional. I cannot recommend this community treasure highly enough. read more

I was excited to try Sun after seeing all the great reviews and the Buffalo Spree award for best Asian. But I left their very disappointed. The black rice garden vegetable roll was great, that's why I gave it one star. I ordered the chefs spicy chicken with coconut white rice. Possibly my fault for ordering Chinese food at a restaurant who's specialty is clearly Thai and Burmese. But the dish was very unappetizing. I got three pieces of chicken and one was the size of my fist. It would be one thing if the meat was tender chicken breast and just could have been cut into pieces and mixed within the rice. I'm a huge chicken buff, and it looked like bottom of the barrel chicken pieces. I'm just one person who got just one meal, and I hate being the bad guy but I will not be returning. read more

Delicious sushi at a reasonable price! Love the menu items such as a stuffed pineapple and mango sushi and curries, so many choices to choose from. The dimly lit atmosphere was calm and elegant. Can't wait to come back ! read more

Fantastic food! Veggie samusa were delicious. Had the chicken curry also delicious. Service was great! I will be back for sure. Restaurant was very clean and diners were seated appropriately apart. Thank you for a great dining experience. read more

This is by far one of Buffalo's best! The Ginger salad and General Tso's chicken are incredible. Have had an excellent experience every time I have visited. read more

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I was very upset that they closed the market to open a restaurant throughout the entire building, but the food is amazing so I got over it. I love the black rice sushi, curry, and pad thai. It was also delicious and reasonably priced. read more

I dined here last weekend with some friends. We went for a late lunch around 3PM. Service was a little slow and the language barrier prevented us from getting both orders of spring rolls that we requested. Despite that, we really enjoyed the food. The menu is extensive and made for a tough choice. I went with the pad thai because I wanted a classic dish. It did not disappoint and was a quality dish! One of my friends had mackerel with steamed veggies, which was also quite good. Another friend has some other noodle dish that was very good. If I could go back, I'd definitely try one of the curries. They had a lot of curries on the menu that sounded delicious. Plus - they are able to accommodate gluten free diets. There are a lot of options for gluten free diners. read more

Amazing sushi! I love black rice. There's a rich sweetness to it that lends such a powerful flavor to the sushi. I also ordered a chef recommended salad which was not my taste. The staff were very accommodating and well-mannered. The pumpkin soup was also delicious. I will definitely come back. read more

We made a reservation online, big thumbs up! It worked, big thumbs up! but oh my did this experience take forever! We came during local restaurant week, and we had to ask for the restaurant week menu, I mean come on! We all ordered off of the restaurant week menu and loved the food. The black rice is so soft and flavorful. Pad Thai was good, the burmese spicy noodles were great, the coconut and mango sticky rice dessert was good. But this took almost 2 and a half hours. I guess I'll have to go back when I have an evening to burn. Oh well, the food WAS GREAT. read more