This time around, I went with the chicken dum pot which is their chicken biryani rice. The rice is kept hot in a giant rice cooker and the chicken thighs are stewed in a curry sauce (I think). I think the rice is just not what I'm used to eating, personally I wish it was a bit more flavorful. It was quite spicy though and the spice definitely built up the more rice I ate. The chicken thighs it came with were tender and I wished that they put more sauce on the rice. A good meal for about $13 in the food court. read more

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2nd time eating Burmese Bites. We came here for lunch. We ordered the Chicken Dum Pot and Keema Palata. Both were piping hot from the kitchen so it's fresh. I noticed they cook and serve per order/ticket so our order was next. The huge chicken piece in the dum Pot was falling off the bones this tender. The sauce that accompanied it was delicious too. Way too much biryani rice to eat but it was cooked perfectly this fluffy and light. The Keema palata was steaming. The cucumber dip thing goes perfect with each bite. I wish it offered less sweet beverage options such as an unsweetened iced tea. Fortunately, other vendors and vending machines are close by. read more

I really liked the chicken curry, pea palata, and mango salad, and the I got here. I ordered via uber so can't comment on the ambiance or service at all. It was my first time trying Burmese food and I would get it again. The chicken curry was one of my top 10 specific chicken curry flavors I have had. The only miss for me was the Mont Lat Saung beverage. I found it very sweet. Sickly syrupy sweet, to the point where I could only drink 2-3 sips. Also for reference, I enjoy 50% - 80% sweetness brown sugar boba, but this was flat in flavor and too sweet. read more

Burmese Bites - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Running errands in Queens and wanted to try something new, noting Burmese Bites. Don't recall ever having Burmese so headed over, discovering it was in Queens Center Mall's Food Court. Order Pat Tote (aka Fried Chicken Wontons) and what I was told by them was uniquely Burmese, their Tea Leaf Salad - made with fermented tea leaf, lime, tomato, garlic, fish sauce, green chili, cabbage, and some other stuff. The lightly crisp Pat Tote wontons came with a tasty Tamarind Sauce. The Tea Leaf Salad reminded me of a non-traditional slaw, with light smokey notes yet overall fresh flavors - hard to compare to anything else I've yet had. Despite not being a fan of malls, I'd recommend trying Burmese Bites out if nearby. After this great experience, I'd welcome myself exploring more Burmese dishes! read more

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Burmese Bites is a hidden gem in the food court. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and the prices are unbeatable. The staff is friendly and always happy to make recommendations. I highly recommend the tea leaf salad and the chicken curry. The tea leaf salad is a must-try. It's a unique dish that combines fermented tea leaves with crunchy nuts, seeds, and vegetables. The flavors are complex and perfectly balanced. The chicken curry is also excellent. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the curry sauce is rich and aromatic. In addition to the food, Burmese Bites also has a great selection of drinks. I recommend trying the yogurt shake. Despite it being a mall food kiosk....amazing ambiance!!!! Overall, Burmese Bites is a great place to get a delicious and affordable meal. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different in the food court. I love this place. read more

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As someone who is primarily plant-based, I want to try foods from all over the world, but sometimes have difficulty finding vegetarian/vegan options. That wasn't the case here. Nestled in a large foodcourt, it might be hard to pick this out amongst the dozens of nearby Asian eateries, but the food is very distinct. The menu here has a decent selection without giving you decision fatigue - I ended up trying the tofu salad and rainbow noodle salad. The tofu salad which came with shredded cabbage, fried onion, a pea paste, and a couple other sauces and dressings. The tofu here isn't traditional soy tofu, but tofu made from chickpeas. It's soft and has a bit more of an inherent flavor to it when compared to soy tofu. I also tried the vegan noodle salad which came warm - you can have it with tamarind instead of fish sauce if desired. The noodles were equally as flavorful, and had some pieces of the tofu in it as well, but they were fried in this. The food came quick, the woman helping me was super sweet - making sure to package the sauces separately since she knew I was traveling home before eating. A solid meal option that was full of flavors and flavor combinations I haven't had before, would definitely return if I was in the area! read more

This is my second time visiting Burmese Bites, it's a great experience. First time I came, my wife & I tried the Chicken Dum Pot and Coconut Ramen. The flavors were rice and portion was pretty filling. Today I tried the Curry Chicken Rice Box, curry wasn't very rich but the chicken was very soft and delicious. The staff is very nice & friendly and the turnaround time is pretty quick. There are still plenty of options to try and will definitely be back in the coming weeks. read more

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Having been a fan of their coconut chicken noodle soup and curry palata for a few years at their Queens Night market stand, I was curious to try some more items off their more extensive menu since they've opened this permanent location several years ago. Ohno Kaukswe $10.95: coconut chicken noodle soup, served with half a hard boiled egg, cilantro, sliced red onions, lime, crispy shallots. One of my favorite items from them, homey, savory and hearty with a zing from the red onion and lime juice. Perfect. Curry palata: chicken $8.95 and potato $7.95 versions are both tasty, this is their version of roti with dipping curry. A bit more dense than some SE rotis but it really varies regionally. Tasty all around and quite filling by itself. Dum pot $10.95: wow lots of flavor in the biryani rice and chicken. Super tasty and good value for the price. Very impressed and would def order this again! Tea leaf salad $10.95: fermented tea leaves (the grind into a paste here), mixed crunchies (peanuts, fried garlic, shallots?), lime, tomato, fish sauce, chili, cabbage. This was probably the one dish I wanted to like but wasn't particularly fond of from here. There was a lot of sliced raw garlic in this, I originally thought I'll just pick some aside though it got to be kinda overpowering toward the end. Also I'm not sure if it was the batch mixed that day but overall the salad was very salty, more than it's been compared to other Burmese restaurants. Personally I'm less of a fan of the ground up tea leaves, it smelled a little too funky to me (which isn't necessarily a negative), though in this case it felt a bit off, or maybe I'm reacting to the fish sauce. I will be returning for some of the other items tho! Location is in the basement food court of the Queens Center Mall. Closed Sundays. Order and stay close and they'll call the number on your receipt when ready, for me on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm it took about 5-7minutes for two items. Shares open seating and public bathrooms with the rest of the food court vendors. read more

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There are plenty of foodie food courts in Queens. With offerings ranging from Panda Express to Chick-fil-a, the Queens Center mall is not one of them. But the presence of Burmese Bites alone is enough to make up for any other deficiency. Everything we tried was stellar. The fried chickpea tofu was unlike anything I have had before, although perhaps most reminiscent to panelle if I had to draw a parallel. While my exposure to Burmese cuisine is admittedly limited, this was certainly the most well-flavored version of the famous fermented tea salad I have tried. They have a variety of different pairings with the parotta, which is similar to the roti you would be served at a Malaysian restaurant. I had it with a flavorful and hearty potato curry garnished with fried onions, whose only fault was the very high temperature of the potato morsels. read more

Burmese Bites - Potato curry with parotta and fermented tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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The culinary mecca that is New York City still has some noticeable gaps in its repertoire, and that includes its dearth of Burmese eateries. Burmese Bites fills some of this void with some excellent bites in an unexpected location-- the middle of a mall food court that counts Auntie Anne's, Carvel, and Chipotle among their vendors. How this Burmese restaurant found itself among these suburban mall staples is beyond me, but it appears they've found a steady audience for their food. I remember when they just had a stand at the Queens International Night Market, but with their permanent location we can have their food year round. The Keema Palata is the star of their menu, and based on my understanding of Burmese food as someone who grew up with Burmese parents this is a dish invented by this business, which is super cool. The dough is crispy, pliant, and filled with a delicious curried chicken. I can't imagine anyone who eats chicken disliking this dish, so if that's you, order it! Anyone familiar with Burmese food will have tried tea leaf salad, which is fresh, crunchy, and a little spicy. The fermented tea leaves and diced tomato give the salad a nice umami flavor, the crispy broad beans and peanuts give it crunch and textural interest, and the chillies give it a nice kick. This salad is a great palate cleanser between bites of other, richer Burmese dishes like Ohno Kaukswe, which is a coconut curry noodle soup, and curry dishes. Give it a try, their kitchen knows a thing or two about flavor. read more

Burmese Bites - tea leaf salad - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Fantastic food and friendly service. This food is just plain delicious. Subtle flavors and balanced spice. Exceptional--don't be deceived by assumptions about location (a food court) and order a lot because food this good and flavors like these are hard to find. read more

Pleased that I found this spot. The personnel make service feel personal. I can't believe how much I enjoy this spot! Each dish delivers perfect balance that makes you appreciate every bite. Only wish I had found it sooner! read more

I keep coming back to Burmese Bites because they never let me down. The servers remember your name and the meals are perfect. This restaurant feels like visiting a friend's house. Their food delivers taste without sacrificing nutrition. We're ready for another meal here soon. read more

Am I really in a mall food court!? Burmese Bites takes the cake as far as THE best foodie experience I've ever had in a mall food court. I almost never goto this particular mall because it always so crowded and traffic is a mess but I would visit this mall just to eat here again (spoiler alert, I have). The vibrancy of the colors, the wonderful aromas, the incredible simple flavors of great ingredients melded together to form something that just screams much heart and soul went into the creation of all the dishes Burmese Bites creates. A perfect example of that heart and soul is the Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup. This dish really hits on your sense of smell, vision and taste with a wonderful coconut aroma, soft tender noodles, pared with fresh onions/herbs. One quick note, there isn't any chicken that you can see but the base of the broth is chicken based hence the name of the dish. I got mine as takeout and found myself saving the broth after finishing the noodles, so I could have a second meal with the added noodles the next day. Bonus! My other favorite has to be the Chicken Dum Pot. There is a ton of flavor in this dish and this dinosaur chicken thigh is humongous! (I don't think I've ever used humongous in any sentence since kindergarten but it truly fits here). It's definitely enough to share with another. One quick note, the rice with the dum pot maybe a little too Al dente but if you get takeout and bring this home it seems to be better the next day after a trip to the microwave. It's like what they say about lasagna being better the next day, LOL. I've picked a few other items on my visits and everything was just fantastic. Fried Tofu, Ohno Kaukswe and the Keema Palata were all yum as well! The husband and wife duo that manned the booth were super friendly and hilarious. It really feels as if I'm with friends in their home as we chatted. I'll definitely be back often. read more

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Fell in love with this place ever since we visited the queens night market! Was So excited they finally opened up a store front at QCM. Hubby and I come here for the palata and tea leaf salad because they're just a classic and you can't really go wrong with these. Staff are always friendly and you can almost always find a seat! Must try!! read more

Burmese Bites - Menu - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Nan Gyi Thoke (chicken rice noodles) was phenomenal. Chicken Curry Palata was amazing. Order another Palata as well. If I could, I would eat this all the time and just keep updating my review. Last night my food was particular good. This is fresh comfort food at its finest! It is lovely not having to wait for the Queens night market to get this amazing gift to the world. read more

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The whole experience feels like it's from the future. This restaurant has me constantly returning! The employees demonstrate favoritism but consistently fulfill expectations. The taste experience was predictably good. 100 % satisfaction! read more

The curry chicken palatable was delicious. A smooth and creamy curry that has a comforting warm taste. It's sweet (not like sugar) and Slightly spicy. The tea leaf salad was fine. It's not for me but ot was fresh and crunchy. It had hints of bitterness because of the tea leaves but all tge ingredients like the cabbage, garlic and tomatoes were fresh. It tasted better for me the next day after I added green olives to it. The food is clean and tasty. This is a very goid option in the food court. The owner is very Friendly. Mera's Tip: bite away read more

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I'd had some great food from Burmese Bites at the Queens Night Market in the past, and decided to make a trek out to their permanent spot for a full meal. You wouldn't expect to find a cuisine as rare as Burmese in a mall food court, but there it is! For the uninitiated, it has commonalities with Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese food (which makes sense geographically), so if you like any of those definitely try out Burmese. It wasn't busy at all during a weekday lunchtime, but I really hope it's busier on weekends since it deserves to be. The woman at the counter was super friendly and made conversation with me and checked on my ability to handle spice. I got the ohno kaukswe, the coconut chicken noodle soup, which is a really hearty bowl thickened with pea powder so it almost has the consistency of curry. The ground chicken they top it with is so flavorful. I also got a tofu salad to take home, which was a huge portion of Burmese tofu (made with chickpeas and not soy, with a denser texture) mixed with cabbage, onions, and a delightful mix of sauces that I could not distinguish but it was sweet and savory and tart with a kick of spice all at once, a little like Indian chaat in that regard. The pea powder in each dish imparted a nice nutty flavor, so if you like Thai peanut sauce you will like these too. For such generous portions, each dish was only about $10. Such a good deal to eat such delicious and hard-to-find food! When I checked out their Instagram page, I learned they just opened a new location in Manhattan! Not that I'm mad I made the trip, but I'm thrilled about being able to more easily eat more Burmese food! read more

Burmese Bites - Ohno kaukswe - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

SO good!!!! There are so few Burmese restaurants in NYC, I had to try Burmese Bites when I was in Queens Center mall. It was AMAZING. I wish I lived closer so I could come all the time! I ordered the coconut chicken soup, tea leaf salad, dum pot, and chicken curry roti. My favorites were the dum pot and roti. The dum pot is like a Burmese biryani. The flavor was amazing, it came with a big thigh and a large serving of rice - this is a must order. The curry roti was my favorite. It came with the most delicious curry chicken and bit sized pieces of roti to dip. Truly amazing. The staff that works here was the sweetest. They gave me tips on how to properly enjoy the food. You could tell they genuinely cared about their guests having the best experience. Now I have a reason to come to Queens Center Mall. If you're in this food court, please eat here! read more

Burmese Bites - Dum Pot - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Long overdue review for a fantastic eatery option out in the Queens Center mall! Burmese Bites is relatively new in the food court but it offers a delicious alternative to the more typical mall options like Chipotle and Mcdonalds. The only downside is that there is a slight wait since they make most things to order, but there is usually no line so it is not too bad. I went twice so far, and both times I was happy with what I tried. The first time I got their popular Keema Palata, which is a flatbread/pancake thing stuffed with chicken, egg, and other veggies. It was a lot bigger than expected and very flavorful. A bit saltier than I would like but still tasty. The second time I got the chicken curry palata, which comes with a small pint of chicken curry and a baggie of flatbread. You eat this one by dipping the pieces of bread into the curry. There is a LOT of curry for the amount of bread, which can be a good or bad thing I guess, depending on how you look at it. I was only able to finish half the curry with the bread. The curry is not too spicy, with generous chunks of chicken thigh meat. If you are feeling adventurous and in the area, I would give Burmese Bites a try. Next time I would be interested in trying the Dum Pot (chicken biryani). read more

Burmese Bites - Chicken Curry Palata - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Burmese Bites was good but nothing to write home about. It is affordable and halal which is great though. I got the keema palata, nan gyi thoke, tea leaf salad, and crispy tofu for my family and I. It was more than enough food and here's how the items ranked- 1. Crispy Tofu- definitely my favorite by far in addition to my mom's as well. It is really good and is a nice filling snack that honestly you can have with or without the sauce that accompanies it. 2. Tea Leaf Salad- I had a Burmese co-worker who made this for me once so my expectations were set pretty high since hers was delicious. This one was good but it had too much of one ingredient (not the actual leaves, don't know what the name of it is). 3. Nan Gyi Thoke- I think the roasted bran powder threw me off since the texture was very odd but there was an adequate amount of chicken given- definitely mix in that egg. 4. Keema Palata- Yes, everyone's favorite was my least favorite but it lacked any flavor whatsoever. It was also a little too oily- trust me I love things fried/deep fried as much as the next person, but the bread shouldn't be wet due to its oil content. All in all, I'll go to Burmese Bites again and try other items if I happen to be in the area since it's a hit or miss. Regardless, the service was absolutely wonderful so I have no reservations in visiting again. read more

Hidden tucked away in the Queens mall, I was delighted to get some Burmese food here. Upon the cashier's recommendation, I got the Nan Gyi Thoke (rice noodle dish w. chicken/onions) which was very good. I was less a fan of the drink i got (Mont Lat Saung), but was really happy to see a local and more unique option in the food court. Part of me hopes they will someday get a brick and Mortar spot so one day more people can come to appreciate this food. For now, finding them in this location or the queens international market is a trek well worth it. read more

Burmese Bites - Mont Lat Saung (coconut milk drink w. green rice flour based jelly like topping) Nan Gyi Thoke (rice noodle dish w. chicken/onions) - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

My favorite Burmese food restaurant in NYC. Their chickpea plata is amazing and I love thick noodles salad for my breakfast. It's in the food court under Queens mall and the service is good. It's nice and clean too. read more

Eating the food freshly made food makes a huge difference. I haven't had the keema palata in years and totally missed it with the cucumber sauce. Chicken meat in a wheat flour wrapping that is light and flakey on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. The shaved ice makes a great drink and dessert with all the different toppings. Definitely worth checking out if you are at the mall. read more

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Came here to grab a quick bite during the afternoon rush. Ordered their popular Keema Palata, and a Faluda sweet dessert drink. The Keema Palata is a thin flat fried dough served with meat filling, onion, cilantro, and egg all mixed in (wait was about 15 minutes as its freshly made). Keema Palata came with a cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping- tasted okay. I especially liked the Faluda sweet drink- mix of sweet pudding/grass jelly/strawberry syrup and a type of mung bean mix inside this decadent drink. I'm now a fan of the Faluda drink, and maybe next time I try their curry rice with my dessert drink- what a great combo read more

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Burmese Bites was a food cart in Long Island City that I had first heard about a couple years ago. I recently heard they had opened a stall in the Queens Center Mall food court, which was my chance to finally give them a try. This was actually my second time ever eating at a Burmese place. I had tried a tea leaf salad in the past and thought it was just okay. This place also serves that dish if you are looking for a more uniquely Burmese dish. This time I got to try the Burmese mango salad here. It had a slightly spicy and tangy taste to it that was interesting but was just so-so as well. Looking at their menu, it is apparent that Burmese cuisine is heavily influenced by Indian food as well as Chinese and Thai food. One of the main offerings on the menu is palata. This item is similar to a roti pancake with your choice of meat or vegetables on it. I definitely recommend this savory item. They also offer kaukswe (yellow curry with rice noodles) with your choice of meat or vegetables. The same type of curry is available with rice instead as well. The curry was not spicy at all but I still found it very tasty. Burmese Bites actually has a slightly limited menu, being a food truck turned food court stall. Their main focus is the palata and curry with rice or noodles. However, it is still well worth a try. read more

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Thrilled to find Burmese fare! Asked them about gluten-free options and they were very kind and helpful. Ordered the biryani and it is deeply delicious! Love the spicy sauce on it and the cucumber side for cooling. Very happy with my choice. It is a bit difficult to cut the chicken with plastic utensils but it was so good I didn't mind. read more

Burmese Bites - Chicken biryani - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

My boyfriend remembered this vendor from the Queens night market and was ecstatic when he found out that they were at QCM. They share a section with C Boa and I haven't had burmese food in a while. So, Saturday evening we decided to go out and give it a try. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Keema Palata ( aka: a crepe with ground chicken inside) (~$7) and my boyfriend got the rice box with chicken curry (~$9). The filling of my dish was alittle dry from it being slightly over cooked - luckily the sauce included helped (but I was nervous to consume since it looked like it had dairy in it). However, the exterior was nice and crispy. My boyfriend's dish had a nice assortment: tender chicken, savory potato curry, refreshing mango salad. The textures and flavors were very enjoyable and something I will to get next time. Service: 4/5 I would have gave them 5 stars if my Keema Palata did not take so long to come out. My boyfriend's rice box even came out after mine! They were very friendly and apologized but, it makes me concerned about they work during a lunch rush. All in all, I would go back. The price we paid and the amount of food we received was pretty good. Its location makes it a great pick up meal on the way home. read more

Burmese Bites - #13) Rice box chicken potato curry - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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I always wanted to support our Burmese cuisine and extremely happy to see our Burmese foods is getting popular. It is a rare gem in the Queens mall if you wanna taste one of the best cuisines from beautiful South East Asian country. I hope they will add more dishes to get more varieties. read more

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When I think Queens Center, I think about VIM refusing to take back my ankle-pressing sneakers for return some decades ago. The great Burmese Bites shows how this mall might also become a culinary hotspot. The tea leaf salad is a must-have, brilliantly encompassing wilder flavors like fish sauce in a multi-textural landscape where tomatoes step in to provide a counterpoint. With a menu much bigger than their Queens Night Market offerings, I wasn't sure what to get, and the awesome workers encouraged me to get coconut curry soup. This was a fine pick, as was the faluda, a dessert in drink form. read more

Burmese Bites - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Fast friendly service and tasty food in the food court of Queens center! We got the rainbow ice, stir fried udon noodles (the star), curry chicken box, keema palata, and chicken coconut noodle soup. We had most of it for takeout but enjoyed the udon noodles and the rainbow ice in the food court and those were the best items by far. Takeout is probably not the way to go. You can tell the husband and wife duo really care about the quality of the food. Love the friendly service! read more

Loved their tea noodle salad during Japan fest. Must try for anybody that loves Burmese food! read more

Burmese Bites - Tea Leaf Salad - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Unique, fantastic Burmese dishes in the Queens Center mall, also seen at the Queens Night Market each summer Saturday. Pea palata was delicious, palata is slightly soft with a crisp. Tea leaf salad is very strong and distinct, bitter, and comes with ingredients separated, allowing it to be customized. Suggest starting with a small amount of tea leaf, and adding more to taste. The crunch in the tea leaf salad makes the dish! read more

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Had it the first time at the Queens Night Market and thought it was delicious. So I was very excited to see that they had a location in QCM. However, coming to this food court location, I was a bit disappointed. I ordered an Ohno Kaukswe (coconut chicken noodle soup), and two Nan gyi thoke (dry noodle salad). The thoke was packed with meat and flavor, but it was very oily and heavy after a few bites. But I did enjoy this better than the kaukswe. The kaukswe/noodle soup, on the other hand, was very bland. There was also very little meat. This was nowhere the same as the one in the night market. Unfortunately, I will not be going back. read more

Burmese Bites - Burmese Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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If you've not had Burmese food before, I'd highly recommend giving this spot a try! Located in QCM, there's quite a few establishments in the food court that would be staple of any food court. This one stood out against the standard burgers, fries, and other types of fast food. I've tried various dishes from Burmese Bites before and was impressed by each of them. The complexity of flavors and rich assortment of ingredients used in every dish gave me much to savor. The very first dish I tried was the chicken rice box. Ever since then, I've been hooked. I'm not one that cares much for salad but I'd even recommend the salad options here. All aspects of my taste buds were engaged. If you're looking for a new flavor experience, this would be the spot to go. read more

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I think this is my first time trying Burmese food. I passed by a couple of times but have never tried it. After seeing the reviews here, I thought I wanted to give it a try as I wanted to try something different. I ordered the Nan gyi Kauskwe Thoke, also known as the Udon noodle salad. I was surprised that it was actually good! Love the flavor and the thickness of the sauce. The palata was not bad but it would be better if they're still crunchy. Shaved ice is a huge portion, so well worth the price. This would be my stop if I need to get food in the mall. read more

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Great service! Everyone was so friendly and took the time and patience to explain any questions anyone had about menu items. The food is absolutely delicious and totally worth its price. I always look forward to my site visits and grabbing the lunch box special :) read more

Queen's Night Market review: this was our favorite spot from the market. The chicken curry palata was delicious. Easy to eat, especially while walking around looking for other food stalls to try. The roti was crispy yet soft and soaked up the sauce well. Definitely understand the hype and a must when coming to the market! read more

Pre-pandemic, Burmese Bites was always the most popular food stand at the Queens Night Market. Thankfully for its fans both old and new, Chef Myo Lin Thway has found a way to keep on cooking and staying in business during this time. He posts weekly menus on Facebook and Instagram, and I was thrilled to learn that Burmese Bites does free delivery in Queens and Brooklyn, or you can do curbside pickup at New Hyde Park in Long Island. Simply text your name, address, and order to him, then pay in advance via Venmo/PayPal or in person via cash. It's a $50 delivery minimum, but that's not much if you can find others to share dishes with and/or do what I did and just consider yourself covered for lunch and dinner for the week. I got a keema palata, sour leaf with bamboo shoots, butter beans, meatballs with tamarind leaves, eggs with fish cakes in tomato sauce, Shwe Taung Kaukswe, and spicy shredded fish. Pretty much everything was deliciously savory, saucy, spicy, and comforting. My favorite dish by far was the sour leaf with bamboo shoots, which is like you'd expect but even more pungent and punchy and wonderful. I also loved the eggs with fish cakes in tomato sauce and the spicy shredded fish. The latter's texture reminded me of Chinese pork floss ("yuk sung" in Cantonese). It would've gone so well with some congee or stuffed in a steamed bun, but I also enjoyed it with rice. Perhaps my least favorite item was the Shwe Taung Kaukswe. These noodles with spicy chicken tasted fine, but I wasn't a big fan of the sauce, which was a bit creamy. And really, everything else was just so much more tasty in my opinion. Considering how hard it is to find Burmese food in New York City, let alone really top-notch options, I'd highly recommend checking out each week's menu and ordering some food for yourself. We're all going to be holed up for a while longer, so you might as well treat yo' self to some truly delightful and skillfully cooked dishes. read more

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