My first introduction into the Mexican-Asian fusion food movement was back in the summer of '11 with Tyson Bees' Korean BBQ short rib tacos. Being from San Diego and a huge fan of Mexican food, the tacos were the most unique I had ever eaten. Since then, my go-to item at Tyson Bees is the Korean BBQ short rib and kimchi burrito. The various ingredients combine for a delicious experience and at only $5 is an incredible deal. Overall, I feel that Tyson Bees food truck is among the best at Penn because its food items are so distinctive. read more

Was better with the previous owners, but the food is still good. Thai tea needs more cream and sugar...not much flavor. The pork buns are very good. read more

Korean BBQ short rib taco is outrageous! The short rib burrito was good but not as good as the taco. I'm so in love with the damn taco it's getting 5 stars. And the staff is super nice and welcoming. Best food truck I've ever eaten at. read more

what a pleasant addition to the penn food truck scene. the food here is innovative and is a nice fusion of bold flavors and tastes. i highly recommend tyson bees! i really liked the bahnmito. it was like eating asian food wrapped in a burrito. the kimchee added such a nice kick to the whole thing. the tacos here were good as well. i personally liked the chicken better than the beef because the beef was a little bit mushy. i also tried the pork buns which are so flavorful! the flavors all went really well together. oh, i hear the ice coffee is amazing here! ill try one next time i come. read more

Ehh. The concept of Asian Mexican tacos is cool but the food was not so great. I tried the Thai basil chicken and the Korean BBQ beef taco. Both were pretty bland. I couldnt tell the difference between each. The chicken and beef tasted the same. If interested, go before noon as the line is about 20 people long between 12-1. read more

Located outside Franklin Field, this colorful food truck stopped me in my tracks on the way to Potbelly. Looking at the menu, I saw Korean Tacos, Pork Buns, and Banh Mi sandwiches. How could I go wrong? Despite a limited menu, Tyson Bees does not disappoint, and their tacos give crosstown rival Tacos Don Memo (TDM) a run for their money. The window guy was really nice and they organize all the orders with playing cards, so as soon as you hear your card, your food is ready. The price for a triplet of tacos is one dollar steeper than TDM, but they are worth every penny and prepared in a similar manner. Your choice of filling: sweet Korean BBQ short rib, Thai basil chicken, or minced Edamame served on two soft corn tortillas with minimal additional toppings and fresh lime. While I didn't initially think the Edamame taco would be that good (I'm usually not one for vegetarian cuisine), it was surprisingly flavorful. The Thai basil chicken taco was exceptional, with a good balance of savory flavors and a hint of heat. The Korean BBQ taco was a tad too sweet, but still tender and tasty. Next time I go back, I'm definitely hitting up the Pork Buns. If they're as good as everyone says they are, this could end up being a new weekly lunch spot. read more

The Pork Banh mi sandwich is absolutely delicious. That is my favorite. I have tried most of the rice dishes as well here. Just love this food cart! read more

I'm a serious food truck/cart lover and I'm pretty forgiving of most of the ways in which they fall short of a real restaurant, but I've never been so skeeved out by a food truck. I was really excited to try this truck after reading the reviews so I went and ordered a short rib burrito. Guy took my order, and I guess the process got started. Here's the process - the guy rubbed his nose with his right hand, rubbed his shaved head, picked his ear, spit off to the side, rubbed his nose some more, rubbed his shaved head again, then picked up a tortilla with the same hand before putting it on the griddle. I'm not proud to say I would have overlooked about 20% of this, but the blatant and disgusting way in which he did this was just way too much. I told him to not worry about my order and walked away. I still feel dirty. read more

The grilled pork lemongrass banh mi and edamame taco are amazing! The khimchi burrito is odd.

We went off-peak and got lunch for a large group, and the truck staff was very quick. I got the edamame tacos. The portion was rather small, but the tacos were tasty. They could have been just a smidgeon more spiced up, but very good. Recommended. read more

This food truck is delicious. The Thai basil chicken over rice seems to be their most popular dish, and there's a reason. It's perfectly spicy, with a delicious spicy mayo-based dressing, yummy chicken and rice. And it's only $6! Their other dishes I've tried are great as well. They use fresh ingredients, and have unique recipes. If you go to the truck around noon sometimes you can end up waiting 10 minutes or so, but it's worth it. read more

I'm not sure what type of cuisine this falls under, but it's good. I like to get the beef and kimchi burrito but as a bowl!

Bees was like a mirage in the a sea of tourists and tents at the PIFA festival this year. A friend recommended the truck and we each ordered one of each of the meat filled taco delights. Slammin' and at the fairest price in town. Also loved the deck of cards they used to line up and call orders when they were ready for pick up. read more

Is there a better pork bun in Philadelphia? I doubt it. And the weekly curry special is always delicious, with excellent portion size too! All in all, a stylish truck with great food, friendly chefs, and low prices. I'll be coming here much more often. read more

The kimchi is delicious with the Korean BBQ beef as well as on a hot dog. They have curry plates too.

Nummy Nummy. Based on the banh mi alone, 5 stars. Haven't tried anything else yet, but everything looks tasty and refreshingly fusion. Will definitely head back to try the tacos or the Korean bbq hot dog. read more

Midday lunch by Upenn. Had the Thai Basil Chicken quesadilla and a single beef short rib tao. Both were delicious. Another great option in the Philly food truck scene. read more

Tyson Bees certainly is a food truck far apart from the others. The food is absolutely delicious. We tried the kimchi quesadilla, Korean short rib taco, red curry, and pork buns. They were all excellent. However we particularly enjoyed the kimchi quesadilla and pork buns...for the bold and complex flavors. Though nothing that they serve will disappoint.The portion size was perfect. Very tasty and unique food in a cute bumble bee design truck. We'll definitely be back soon. read more

This truck gets pretty busy especially during the lunch rush, but it was definitely worth the wait. I had the beef kimchi burrito and loved it. read more

Nice looking truck. If the outside is cared for and clean, you can count on them caring about the inside and food quality as well. Friendly service, quality food and quick preparation make this a destination lunch truck. Had the Korean BBQ short rib burrito with kimchi. Very good and filling for $5 I think. Great deal. read more

The food is very good here, and the service is too! I'm now on a mission to try everything on their menu at least once. The Korean BBQ Burrito is my current favorite. Plus I'm a sucker for their little Bee mascot, and they will give you a sticker of it if you ask! A plesant experience in every way. read more

The food out of this truck is delicious! We tried the tacos and the pork buns plus the curry of the week on our first visit. The flavors mix together and make your mouth feel as though it is savoring something very special. We visit regularly now and try a new menu item each time. West Philly is so lucky to have a great restaurant in a truck! Our hats off to the chef!!! read more

Man, what a truck. If you don't like strong, well-made, spicy food. They know their stuff, and love the fact that there's only a dozen things, but all very distinct. read more

I absolutely am in love with this truck. I've had the pork bun, Bahn Mi, shortrib burrito and the iced thai tea. Everything is fresh and delicious and different- I love the ample use of cilantro. :) I'm completely in love with the bahn mi.. I could probably eat one every day for the rest of my life. I can't wait to try the thai basil chicken... but once I see the bahn mi it is so hard to say no! And the tea is so fun.. It's bright orange and is spiced, like chai, but has something different going on. I have no idea what it is, but it is an awesome, refreshing drink for someone like me who doesn't drink coffee!! read more

I've been here a few times now to try different things (tacos, burrito, pork bun). I'm not happy about the new staff/management. Overall, the food is good with interesting and good flavors (that's the extra star). However, the food is very overpriced, especially the pork bun, which made me feel like I was ripped off. I would recommend going to chinatown, a good chinese food cart or korean restaurant. The price isn't worth it. read more

Wow, has this place gone downhill. When it first opened it was the best food truck in the area, by far. I ordered the bbq sandwich and a pork bun. The rock hard, stale bread on the sandwich tasted like it was a couple months old and the 'pork' on the pork bun was about the size of a quarter, sliced as thin as deli meat. Never going back. read more

I was so excited for these pork buns and when I got home and opened the box I was totally disappointed. The teeny tiny piece of pork belly was terribly tough, bland and borderline inedible. The bun itself was soggy. I also got the short rib taco, another fail. The meat had very strange look and texture to it. read more

For all the hype surrounding this place I thought I had to try it out.Me and a friend stop by here one day and ordered a few things we got the pork buns,og hot dog,and a cheese quesadilla.All I have to say the food was over hyped and nasty,the only thing I would be able to tolerate to get again is the cheese quesadilla. I even got the craps after I ate their. read more

I've been hearing about this place for so long, finally decided to give it a try--no line, which is unusual. Ordered a chalkboard special, the Thai basil chicken quesadilla. Service was quick, price was OK for what I was expecting, then I got back to work and opened the (styrofoam!!??!?) box. The first thing I see is the drizzle of Cheez Wiz all over my food. The second thing I notice is just how orange the filling of my sandwich looks. The third thing I notice us that the first piece of protein I manage to find appears to be seafood of some sort, judging by the texture. The fourth thing I notice is that when I finally find a piece of chicken in all the orange goo, it has no flavor whatsoever. No chicken, certainly no Thai basil, nothing. The final thing I notice is that I will never go back. read more

Don't let all these haters prevent you from trying Tyson Bees for yourself. I can only speak of what I have tried thus far: Korean BBQ beef taco, thai basil chicken taco, and pork banh mi. The tacos are delicious, albeit a bit small, and are wrapped with 2 layers of soft 'tortilla'. I will say that the tacos are a little more 'wet' than I had expected, but still delicious. The pork banh mi I found to be utterly amazing. Not sure about previous comments about lack of food in their order, but there was pork spewing out of my roll. The pork had a delicious lemongrass taste and, combined with the other elements of the banh mi, made for a truly delicious meal. The roll did kind of fall apart on me, but it was well worth it. For $5, you really can't beat it. New owners or not, this cart showcases some delicious items -- people should not be deterred by a few negative comments. In my experience, people mostly use yelp as a means to write negative reviews, so do take all of these comments with a grain of salt. read more

really good, a great addition to the philly food truck scene. their version of the momofuku pork belly buns are really good. Can't wait to try more. read more

This place has a ton of hype surrounding it. To be honest, it's why I tried the place to begin with. But though it's good, it could be better. I ordered the Basil Chicken over Rice. I was surprised to get a dish which had no visible basil at all and a ton of chickpeas. The Curry of the week also had chickpeas. They must of had a special at the grocery store. It makes me wonder if everything on the menu has chickpeas. Nevertheless, the food was tasty and spicy. I love spice so that saved it for me. But I didn't think it was better the Chinese food truck on 38th (forgetting the name). read more

After my tour at U Penn, I asked the tour guide which food truck he liked best. He directed me towards Tyson Bees Food Truck, one that served asian fusion food. The curry I ordered was very good- It was the curry of the week with chicken and tofu. It was hot, a good size serving of food, and quite satisfying. My mother got the korean bbq short rib burrito. The proportion of rice and meat and cabbage were a little off. There was too much mayonnaise-y sauce, and too much rice. The wrap itself was huge as well- so much of it could be ripped off without destroying the shape and eatability of the burrito. However, the meat and red cabbage balanced it all out quite nicely. I just wish it were more balanced and proportioned out. Right next to this food truck we ordered authentic Chinese hot beef broth with noodles for only $4.50. In my opinion, this was a better deal. However, I can see the appeal and trendiness of the Tyson Bees Food Truck. The person running the truck was extremely friendly. I wish I were here longer to experience more cheap, fresh, yummy street food. read more

Tasty. There are a ton of food trucks in univ city, but I have to say this truck is at the top of the list. I ordered the Thai chicken wrap for 6 dollars- not a bad price. The wrap (which is served warm-hot) had great flavors, good crunch from the red cabbage, and was nicely dense (the wrap had weight to it). My only complaint is that it could have used more chicken and less rice. I would call this a rice wrap not a chicken wrap, but it was still satisfying. The menu looks interesting so I look forward to going back for more. read more

Maybe my expectations were too high for "gourmet" food but I was REALLY disappointed. Just to clarify I am Korean and was really excited to get some short rib tacos but after I took a bite I was left standing there thinking to myself..."did I just pay $8 for a half cold, half warm Korean BBQ tacos? and soggy rice in my burrito?" the short ribs had no flavors of any kind and over cooked...which made sense b/c i spotted a bottle of Korean BBQ sauce that you find in grocery store sitting on their counter. I normally don't write reviews but I felt that I needed to b/c it's a bit insulting for them to market it as korean food when it's not even close. It's like selling pancakes and market it as crepes. On a good note the kimchi was good. read more

Wonderful food from a food truck. University of penn area. Had the burrito it was outstanding and my friend ordere the curry. The girl at the window was funny and they handed me a playing card to pick up my order it was a fun touch! Best food truck read more

Very good food, especially for a food truck. I love coming here.

OMG... The food here is amazing. I came from West Chester just to try some of the foods that people have been raving about. Man, I was not disappointed. On my first trip there, I tried the Korean BBQ Short Rib Kim Chi Burrito...to die for. My second trip yielded my favorite so far, Pork Banh Mi (sp?) sandwich...yummy. Try this place out you'll be glad you did. Pedro is a very nice man and it is amazing how he remembers everybody's order... read more

Very good food! Love the pork buns and the short rib tacos, BUT LOVED THE SHORT RIB BORRITO THE MOST!

Love the burrito, love it! BUUTTT..... the guy who works the window now is an A-hole. I stood there waiting to order while he was trying to understand the nature of the stack of bags and napkins in front of him, only to have another guy walk right in front of me (which was a squeeze) and then Mr. cool looks up for his order. I've been a regular from the first, going to take a long break now.... read more