I used to go here regularly when I was in Philly. The Thai chicken over rice was my favorite. Of course, I tried the tacos too and it was equally amazing. This is one of my favorite gems of Philly. read more

They go heavy with their sauce which I do not mind, the chicken is very juicy. Great quick Thai Mexican fusion read more

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Given the concept of Asian-Mexican fusion, I was intrigued to try it. Service: The lady who took my order was very efficient. They also churn out orders quickly; I'd estimate my wait time was less than 5 minutes during lunch hour. Food: For $9, I was pleased to get two meals out of it. This offset the fact that the only flavors originated from the sauces and garnishes, since the rice, tofu, and veggies were not seasoned at all. The variety and state of the veggies was also perplexing. I didn't expect raw carrot, cucumber, edamame, and chickpeas...what's even more interesting is the carrots and cucumber were julienned and because they were uncooked, stuck straight out like toothpicks on my fork. The carrots added quite the crunch. I hope they consider marinating/breading the tofu in the future, because the lack of flavor from them was just sad. The chipotle(?) mayo and sweet Thai chili sauce complemented each other, but with no other flavorings, the dish fell flat. Their Thai tea is tasty, not too sweet, and very reasonably priced at $3. As a vegetarian, I was disappointed by the lack of vision with this dish. I hope they consider workshopping it because I'd like to support them - but for now, I'll avoid them. For the non-vegetarians reading this, I've been told your options are safe choices. Just an fyi, they only accept cash and zelle read more

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Garnishes four stars for its originality of cuisine. It fell a little flat though on the green curry special of the day though. Tacos were solid although a little pricy coming from a cart at $4 each when some brick and mortars are a better deal. Overall tasty but might check out the other cornucopia of cuisine in the area. read more

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Parking: street and most times it's hard to find a spot. Once risked getting a ticket by Parking in no parking zones just to get me my food. Smh. Lol. Food: I order the Korean BBQ burrito without cilantro and extra sauce. I really enjoy this. I only order this. Whenever I'm in the area I have to come get one. Around lunch time it can get busy and the line is long. read more

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Been going here for lunch for awhile. Really excellent food, friendly staff. Highly recommend.

I asked for a hotdog w/ no spicy sauce or cabbage and that's EXACTLY what they gave me and they put extra i think on purpose ??? I'm so mad i didnt check when i was right . Waited until i got all the way home for disappointment. they won't let me add pictures but i got them ! read more

Tried the banh mi pork! Was finished pretty quickly, but I had just missed the lunch rush. The truck also features thai iced tea, rice bowls, and kimchi. There were some really fresh toppings on my bahn mi, but the pork was not what I was expecting for a bahn mi. Although pork quality wasn't there, there were some good parts to it. There are some fusion toppings on it so it's not just your straightforward Vietnamese roll, but it had the spice level and flavor that I remembered from the spicy mayo and pickled cabbage all topped on a pretty solid, light yet strong roll. I think the fusion threw me off a bit, but I enjoyed what I had. There are a few food trucks like this in the area, not sure if this is my favorite but I'll try a rice bowl, which it seemed like most people were getting! Or the short rib tacos. read more

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Good food truck option by penn's campus! I kind of wish they did more to season the tofu in the wrap but the flavors r nice and the portions r super generous. read more

Outstanding food EVERY time and the absolute coolest people working. Such a creative decor and inviting ambiance -- Tyson Bees is a staple to Philly!! read more

One of my favorite food spots in the entire city of Philadelphia. The BEEF TACOS ARE SO GOOD. Conveniently located for students. Great service. Fair prices. LET ME SAY IT AGAIN: THE BEEF TACOS ARE SO GOOD. read more

This clearly should be on everyone's must stop list when it comes to a Night market event, or if seen in the city. These guys are legit, seriously they have some great combinations coming out of this truck. The O.G. dog is a grilled hot dog with short ribs that is covered with some shredded red cabbage over top with an aioli making it even better. All of this goodness on a roll, not an ordinary roll mind you, it was stacked and packed on a 6 inch roll that could barely hold everything in. Should be more like the "O.M.G. dog, and you should get it. They also have an amazing and refreshingly good Thai tea that needs to find its way in your hands. Add a little vodka to this , maybe some gin and now this is that perfect summer time cocktail. (21 and over mind you ) Keep up the good work guys! read more

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Tyson Bee is definitely a solid food truck option near the hospital or UPenns campus. The korean Mexican fusion is a welcome change to the food truck norm. The good: the korean bbq short run and sauce in the korean bbq tacos are to die for!!!! Sadly, the accompanying veggies and soft taco are hit or miss. The location is awesome for anyone working in the hospital area and it offers a different style of cuisine that isnt really seen elsewhere in the area. The bad: Cost ($8) for three small tacos. Ironically, as I love tyson for deviating from the food truck norm, I don't love that it also does so in price. I am used to getting a meal and a drink standard for $5 or less. read more

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'alright' food truck that I wouldn't mind revisiting if a friend asks to go but won't suggest going there myself. That pretty much sums up my sentiment. Ordered the lemongrass banh mi sandwich today and I've also tried their kimchi burrito before-- both of which are 'alright.' The banh mi had too much of a mayo-heavy sauce that reminded me of a crossover between siracha and thousand island & from what I remember, their kimchi burrito had weird bits of meatballs mixed with cheddar cheese that personally didn't float my boat. Not too bad though -- wouldn't mind going again during lunch. :P read more

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I have eaten here a few times when I'm on Penn campus. The food seems to lose flavors over time. I usually get the Korean beef tacos with Thai iced tea. For the most part, the food was legit, even though the meat is very little. One of the things I love about tacos is that, you have a lot of food packed between a small tortilla, so you get such big flavor in a small bite. Tyson Bees double stacked their tortilla and gave very little meat so you ended up tasting more flour than protein. With that said however, Tyson Bees is still a staple at UPenn and I will probably continue to buy food from here. The reason why I had to give a lower star is because of the last time I was here. I ordered Thai iced tea and for some reason, it was so bad that day. The tea tasted like left over tea someone drank and the ice melted out. I couldn't finish it, it was bland. If you're looking to try something new and you're in the area, stop by, I don't recommend driving all the way here though. There's much better options throughout the city. read more

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I really liked the bugolgi burrito at the Ucity location! A bit rice heavy, but the flavors of the meat are really delicious and the burrito was filling despite its smaller size. At $9 it's definitely worth the fusion expierience and the wait time was really short read more

Tyson takes food trucking to a whole different level. Yes, the concept isn't new. But it really rises to the top amongst your Honest Tom's and multiple cupcake trucks. It offers innovation and options. I mean, I love tacos, hot dogs and cupcakes...but not just that. Here's what I also like: I don't have to fcking chase the truck through tweets and what nots. I hate when I make the trek to said busy ass center city location and 1) can't find parking or 2) They're not there. Want a taco-Drexel, Cupcake-Upenn, Hot dog - God knows where at what time. Tyson's offers reliable stationary trucking, not to mention awesome service. To date, I've had just about everything on their menu, except the drinks. I love their tofu everything. (The burger is a big soggy and breaks apart, but they gave me a fork...so all is well) Give them a try, even if the line looks crazy. They usually move through it pretty fast. Plus there are plenty of wall ledges to sit and enjoy the day on. read more

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I usually love Korean Mexican fusions, and was really excited for this. However, as much as I wanted to really like the food, I was disappointed by the fact that their KBBQ short rib + kimchi burrito ($5!) was really 90% white rice with purple cabbage, and maybe 10% short rib and a few pieces here and there of kimchi. There were points throughout the burrito that I felt like I was just eating plain white rice with a wrap around it... at least flavor the rice. I don't think I will be coming back. read more

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Out of all the food trucks around University City, I think this place is one of my top 5 picks. The people that work there are super friendly and the food they offer is very unique, not something I can find at other food trucks. I can think of some better places to get pork buns *cough Chinatown cough* but for a food truck, they do a pretty good job at making them. The tacos aren't bad either. The korean bbq tacos didn't live up to the expectations I made in my head, but it wasn't bad. I think my favorite was the thai chicken basil taco. I'm definitely going back again to try the rest of their menu and their drinks. Cant beat a nice cold thai iced tea on a sunny spring day. Pros: Cool owners. Unique/tasty food Cons: Long lines during lunch read more

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I need to take a moment to thank Tyson Bees Food truck for the many pre-Tuesday 5:30 class dinners they provided this past spring semester. On my second trip I noticed something called a Tofu Wrap" on the menu. It promptly became my standard go-to for dinner before class. The wrap has simply grilled tofu, white rice (yeah, I know, I wish it was brown) diced carrots and an irresistible and quite spicy aioli that I can't stop thinking about for long stretches at a time. Absolutely delicious and a nice filling but not too guilty dinner. Be careful though: they close at 4ish every day. If its 4:15 and you're not there yet, you are almost certainly out of luck. read more

This truck has recently been taken over by a new operator. That means... not the same cheery, wonderful staff and most likely not the same delicious food you all are used to. I will sincerely miss the original crew. The truck won't be the same without them. read more

$18.00 for lunch for two. While I must profess to being american born, american bred, and thus with american taste buds, the food here was still wonderful. I ordered the jungle curry, which consisted of grilled slabs of tofu over rice with curry over top, and sides of kimchi and a bean salad. The kimchi was not to my tasting, but according to those who do enjoy it, the kimchi is good. The bean salad was alright, a little bland but it was clearly fresh and still quite good. The star of this though was the.tofu curry. My lord. Phenomenal. The tofu was not dried out and old, rice was obviously not left out from the night before. And the sauce, awesome. It had the perfect combination of sweet, garlic, and spice. And coming from.someone who can't get enough garlic, that's saying something. The overall size of the meal was on the large side. I would've been satisfied without the sides (granted I didn't eat all of my kimchi) In all, if you get the chance to stop by for lunch, while I can only attest to its flavour, others tell me its quite authentic as well. read more

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I have been the original Tyson Bees greatest supporter when Chef Tyson Ophaso and crew were operating it and its greatest critic when they left. My Facebook comments about the post-Ophaso food were so harsh that I saw the new crew pointing at me and whispering things about me and my Facebook messages. When the original crew left, something happened. The quality went down considerably. The rice was not evenly cooked and the curries were too salty. I can accept an almost-version of the original rice dishes at $1 cheaper, but at the time of the transition and for a year or so afterwards, it just wasn't up to par. Slowly, but surely, the truck rebuilt my confidence in its food. If you have the original recipes and the experience to tweak what's wrong with the outcome, you will eventually do better. I like the Korean BBQ burritos. They're always good. This week's curry of the week addressed my two issues and did so gloriously. Let me say that I'm a harsh judge of Asian cuisine, especially Thai-based cuisine. I feel that Tyson Bees finally got it right. More water in the rice makes it sticky, which is better than uncooked. I feel that washing the rice might make it better. I like the flavor of today's curry. I have no idea what it is. They could've made it up. Is it red or penang? I don't know. I just know it's got a lot of nice notes of flavor in it and a hint of spice to make it nice yet accessible to the masses. A well-spent $6. Congrats, new-Tyson Bees and keep up the good work! I'm sure my experiences will be even better in the future. read more

One of my favorite food trucks at penn! I love the kimchi burrito here - the short rib is so well marinated and flavorful and the kimchi/red cabbage balance it out wonderfully. read more

In a parking lot filled with six or seven food carts/trucks, Tyson Bees is definitely the most noticeable truck and probably has the most interesting type of food too (the others are your standard Chinese, Middle Eastern, and sandwich carts). I've only tried the Korean BBQ short rib beef & kimchi burrito (beef, kimchi, rice, spicy mayo, and a bit of cilantro) which is a decent and filling lunch for $5. I just didn't like that there was so much rice and that the rice was so mushy. Pluses: they also have vegetarian-friendly dishes like tofu wraps. And I've only been twice, but both times were around noon and I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my food. read more

Tyson Bees is the first place I recommend to out-of-towners looking for quality food truck fare. As I conjure up the emotions to inspire this review, my mouth waters uncontrollably and heart aches with longing. If you're a non-vegetarian, do get the Thai lemongrass pork banh mi. In the past, I've ordered this sandwich with tofu; a healthy and satisfying swap albeit missing the insanely delicious morsels of roast pork. This sandwich boasts a crusty roll (hoagie-style), fresh cilantro, red cabbage slaw, sliced jalapenos, and a creamy sriracha sauce, all packed around a substantial meat base. I also recommend the tacos, made with soft corn tortillas, cabbage slaw, a spicy sauce, and your filling of choice: chicken, edamame, or tofu-- simply ask to substitute the suggested filling with your preference. read more

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Super cute food truck! We sampled the Korean BBQ Short Rib Beef Taco, Thai Basil Chicken Taco, and the pork buns. The Korean short rib taco wasn't what I had expected. I've had tons of Korean BBQ (yay Korean bf) and i had an image of what i was about to get. I was a bit disappointed to see these itty bitty chopped pieces of meat. But with the lime, the flavors worked well together. The spicy sauce was a bit spicy for me! The Thai basil chicken had more flavor than the short rib but I didn't enjoy the overly basil taste. The pork buns were probably my favorite of the bunch. Not the best pork buns ever (mine was a bit dry and not fatty enough) but for only $3, it's decent enough to suppress a craving. read more

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I work in Rittenhouse so it's basically impossible for me to enjoy the food trucks in University City unless I take a super long lunch. I in fact plan to take a day off one day and just wander around eating, but I digress. Walking around, trying to decide what to eat at the PIFA street fair, right at Chestnut street I stumbled upon the Tyson Bees food truck. Needless to say I was ecstatic and happy to wait in the line to finally try this place. I was with a friend and we got the korean pork bbq tacos, the thai chicken, and one pork bun. All of it was delicious. The bun was my favorite, with the thai chicken being second. It had a really nice spiciness to it. Thank you Tyson Bees for giving those who can't make it to university city a chance to try your food. read more

This is one of the best food trucks in Philadelphia. Really amazing flavors and always super filling. Highly recommend the Thai basil chicken quesadilla and Korean short rib burrito! You will NOT be disappointed read more

Come here if you want to experience excellent customer service, a clean environment, and amazing food. I'll focus on the food for my review. The menu is full of Asian and Mexican fusion items. I had the Thai basil chicken over rice and the Korean BBQ beef short rib & kimchi burrito. Both were just out of this world. The burrito was balanced with kimchi, rice, perfectly cooked short rib, and some tasty sauce. The chicken rice dish included roughly chopped chicken with a killer spicy sauce on top. I'll definitely be coming back here on my trips to UPenn. read more

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Tyson Bees could use some improvements if they want to survive on Penn's campus but they have a good concept going so far. The Grilled BBQ Lemongrass Pork Bahn Mi sandwich is very flavorful (slightly spicy) and very colorful. The portion is reasonable for $5 but definitely not as big as other sandwiches from other food trucks nearby on Spruce. The Korean BBQ Short Rib Beef & Kimchi Burrito for $5 is slightly disappointing. Most of the burrito's size is comprised of white rice, the meat was very hidden if there was any. I like trying new things so I might return in hopes of another surprise like the Bahn Mi sandwich but I would strongly suggest TB lowers their prices! read more

Missed Encounters: M4W (Center City Philadelphia) I saw you in front of Sampan this past weekend. You were wearing a coat colored with yellows, oranges, and of course, bees. I was the tall, disheveled and below-average-looking guy who ordered the green curry chicken and pork bun, both some of the best Korean dishes I've found: The green curry, with the perfect amount of heat, flavor, and consistency; and the pork bun was like biting into some kind of salty marshmallow-hybrid that hasn't been invented on Earth yet. When I finally worked up the courage to ask if you would be my go-to Center City lunch and quick dinner spot, I found an early 90s Nissan in your place and nothing left but discarded wrappers and a single tear rolling down my face. Well, that and a homeless man who I hope was just furiously itching himself, but gone nonetheless. I am sorry I was too shy to visit you again. Can you ever come back? read more

ok, i'm a believer. i usually swear off food trucks, but this one is actually GOOD. i never bought into the whole kogi tacos when it first took off in LA. so my go-to item on the menu here is usually the jungle stew curry or the curry of the week. portions are large, easily doubling the amount of meat offered by the other asian food trucks within a two block radius. it can be a little pricier than other food trucks (ie. $5-7), but it doesn't taste like a bunch of msg poured over rice. and when they say something is spicy, it really IS spicy! how refreshing. tyson bees does a better job than most restaurants that claim they serve spicy food. read more

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I'd been meaning to go to Tyson Bees for a long time. After my office moved further West, I was concerned that I'd never make the 20 minute jaunt to 33rd and Spruce, but I was also determined to hit it up. Recent news that it was under new management had me concerned. I planned a lunch with a coworker to make the trip down Spruce and investigate the "newly" managed truck. I showed up a little before 12, to beat the lines that I had witnessed before, and we had no wait. I ordered one chicken basil Thai taco and one pork bun. I liked the 9 of spades that they handed me as my "number;" it was a cute touch. I didn't like the syrofoam containers they served the food in. Come on, Philly food trucks, let's get green! I personally think there should be a tax break for food trucks that use paper/compostable containers as it will just encourage greener behaviors. Just sayin. Anyway, on to the main event: the food. I dove into the pork "bun" first, which was a pillowy, round piece of bread (?), on top of which was a flavorful but tiny piece of pork, some scallions, cilantro, and perhaps some other stuff too. I didn't deconstruct it to much because I was too busy inhaling the delectable thing. It wasn't spicy at all, but very flavorful. The taco was a little spicy, but nothing I couldn't handle (I am a lightweight, FYI). It was served with a delicious sauce, some fresh basil leaves, cabbage and a few slices of radish. It was fantastic. I think I liked the pork bun a little more, but the taco was the healthier morsel. Had I been any hungrier, I would have either ordered a third option, or brought along an apple as one taco and one pork "bun" would not be enough to sustain me. I will definitely be back. A friend has told me to order the special Bee-zilla as it will change my life and I'm determined to do so. read more

I'll be the first to admit that I've got a bit of a problem. I've been known to rate picnics based on their coleslaw, I braise some mean savoy, and I was shocked to hear that a one lb bag of sauerkraut is supposed to feed like 48 people. Not so, my friends. Cabbage is my secret addiction. Accordingly, I love kimchi with the unfettered and somewhat unnatural enthusiasm of a Born Again. I came to it relatively late in life, but it sustains me. Tyson Bees is where I get my fix. Hadn't been since October or so, so waited to review until the first hurrah of 2011. It has not changed. The Short rib and Kimchi burrito is still divine. Its hefty, and I tell myself I'll only eat half. But with that spicy sauce and kimchi; I am not terribly steadfast in my resolution. Little sprinkle of fresh cilantro, tender beef... so good. Penn Students are still ordering iced coffee and tea (its good, but I'm pretty sure the secret is condensed milk and I just can't justify.). I'd rather spend my money on the pork buns. I did not get a pork bun today. I don't know why, I'm having diet delusions. Learn from my mistakes. Short line for their opening right at noon, not terrible on this sunny day. Bring cash, be prepared to wait a few moments. read more

I just learned that this truck is now closed citing a management transition. The first time I went I wanted to try something new. I got curry of the week. It was delicious as expected, but as time went on $4 curry went up to $5. When I asked what was up with that, the server said vegetables were getting expensive adding a quick "but you're still here and you're still buying it!!" he sounded too cocky and made me feel like I it was a challenge so I never went back. I did, however check the menu a while after that... it was $7 for the same dish. Too much to spend daily for lunch. Perhaps good as a treat, but not daily. I know people love a nice new shiny truck, but seriously, try the silvery truck right next door, get the Singapore noodles, they're delicious. You won't get a dirty playing card when you order, but you also won't be overpaying for quality. Edit: They are no longer closed... they were claiming to be closed all day today, but for some reason changed their mind AND their facebook wall! Edit: elanya m. says, "they changed ownership...tyson bees :(" read more

Don't even bother to try now. The previous owner had amazing food and I used to be a big fan. They used to have a $6 meal (chicken with rice, later raised the price to $7)which is pretty good, and the burrito was great. However after it's taken over by the current owner, the food quality dramatically dropped, and less amount of food is provided per order. This sucks. If you are reading this review and haven't been there, simply don't. read more

Yum! The BBQ lemongrass pork banh mi is fresh and flavourful. Pork is succulent. This version is not like a traditional banh mi, but it sure is tasty! read more

We sampled the steamed buns, short rib sandwich and Tacos. Let me just say it was all banging!!!! No joke! Ill def go back!!!

(Note: as you read these reviews, put them in date order - you'll see how the reviews have taken a nose dive recently!) As many others have said, since new management took over this summer, quality has plummeted and you don't get as much for the price. Old management: Jungle curry tofu, nice tofu steaks with a very thick spicy sauce nestled on top of a mound of clean white rice, with two sides - edemame/chickpea salad and kim chi. DELICIOUS! I dreamt about this dish. New Management: tofu steaks with sloppy watery curry sauce that totally soaked into the rice so there's no relief from the heat, and a few edemame and chickpeas are sprinkled through. No side dishes at all. Same price ($7). blech, couldn't finish the rice. My friends getting the tacos and banh mi (sp?) also found the new food mediocre. Guess that's the end of that! read more