Absolutely heartbroken this place is closed. It was my favorite restaurant of all time and I would brag to people about how good the food was. The owner was the sweetest woman and she was always nice to talk to. I've never been more happy walking into a restaurant and ordering beef curry that was way too spicy for me, but oh lord it made beef curry my favorite food. I would save the extra curry sauce so I could have it again the next day. I could die for the fried rice and the wai wai noodle soup was always a treat. I craved the food here almost every day. I wish the owner could be a personal chef I loved her cooking like no other read more

The ambience is quite old but food was good. First time trying the Burmese "salad", it is actually a noodle dish with chicken and heavy sauce. First time I was asked how spicy I want my salad, 3 was a fury hot. But it turned out to be a very tasty dish, better than the pad Thai (too wet and too little noodle was still ok) and Thai fried rice (quite good). read more

Nai restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Let's start: this is downtown and not easy to park but there's a little side street that usually has parking. It's dirty in there. Let's just get that out of the way. Everything is dingy and dirty looking, sticky and nasty. If I hadn't already parked the car I would've left and not eaten there. Service was nonexistent really couldn't understand what you were saying. It was extremely hot in the restaurant with no airflow. Now, the food is good. I had beef fried rice and my lunching partner had Pad Se Ew -it was good really nicely done and nice and spicy. Prices are extremely reasonable, like pre-pandemic, pricing. HOWEVER, I can't go back there, considering the filth I encountered. read more

I went in for lunch and saw they have a new name, a new Japanese menu, and also their old menu but with the name crossed out and "Nai" written over it. The tofu salad was great, crispy and chewy. I've had several noodle and rice dishes in the past. It's great having vegetarian options downtown. read more

Nai restaurant - They've changed their name and added a Japanese menu. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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The food here was pretty good. I ordered the Tom Yum soup, and it wasn't really like any Tom Yum soup I've had before. It was served with rice, which I thought was unusual. It was also very salty, so I took a lot of it home and watered it down a bit. It was delicious once I diluted it. I think I may have been given the wrong dish, but either way it was pretty good. I would recommend ordering take out from here - we dined in, but there was no music, and our drinks were bottled. A very nice little girl took our order and rang us out. If I come here again, I might try the sushi. read more

Nai restaurant - Tom Yum - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Since the first time I've been once to eat sit down and two more times for take out. Sit down was a good experience, service was fast and friendly. Take out is easy when ordering from the website. Each time the food has been ready by the time shown when submitting the order. They have a counter where the takeout orders are set for pickup. Just walk in, look for your order and go. Food has been delicious every time, both noodle dishes and sushi. read more

Visited this place while on a business trip with colleagues for lunch. The service was nice and friendly and swift. I had the Pai Thai noodles with chicken and shrimp which were good. My colleagues enjoyed their meals as well. read more

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This was my favorite place in West side bazaar and Yellow noodle salad was always my go-to and that has not changed till date. I am so happy for the Burmese family that could expand into their own restaurant in downtown Buffalo. I am slightly ashamed that I have delayed writing this place a review for so long when I've already visited the place at least 5 times. The quality was consistent every time I've been and you bet I ordered yellow noodle salad every time I've been there. I'm a vegetarian so they kindly remove the meat part in the dish and serve it with sliced egg instead. It has a very unique flavor that's unlike any Indian or Burmese food I've had that keeps me coming back. It's redundant to mention that it's absolutely delicious! They actually have a decent space in downtown Buffalo where large parties can easily dine. Their menu is extensive from sushi to noodles to rice and everything my friends have ever tried has been great too (fried yellow noodle, seaweed salad, pad see u). The family that runs this are very sweet and accommodating if you have dietary restrictions. Even though this place is a lot further away from my office than some of the other places, I make a point of going there at least once a month. I cannot recommend this place more. It delivers authentic food at a very reasonable price in a central location. read more

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Friendly service and yummy noodles. I'll be back to try more dishes! Looks like a lot of people call ahead for pickup. I stopped in to order and the wait was pretty short. read more

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Fried dumplings- chicken 7/10. They were good but they didn't come with the sweet teriyaki/dumpling sauce or whatever it is that dumplings normally come with, only a tiny packet of soy sauce. So that automatically makes them not as good. And they didn't really have much flavor on their own either. And they're not the best with just plain soy sauce. It's not the right flavor or taste that you want to keep eating. They're fried well though. Samosas 2/10. I didn't like these. Something about the spices with the potato inside tastes funny to me. The sauces that came with them was a weird hot sauce and blue cheese mixture and a sriracha hot sauce. Not even anything remotely close to being Asian dipping sauces. read more

Nai restaurant - FRIED DUMPLING 7/10 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Tea leaf salad! I'd heard of it, had never had it, but would order it again. From their menu: Tea leaf, fried mixed bean, cabbage, tomato, sesame seed, fresh lime, fresh chili, fresh garlic on side. Not sure what was crunchy in the salad (bigger than sesame seeds) and I thought they were peanuts on the side! Next time, I'll ask for the dressing on the side. In any event, service was quick, pleasant, and on a Monday around 1, not busy at all. Asked how the business was doing, since so few customers eating in (I did see a few come in for take-out), and was told the other days are very busy, but Monday is always slow. I'd eaten at this restaurant when it first opened, and am glad that it is surviving the decrease in downtown workers. The online menu is not quite the same as the one in the restaurant, but the options are more than plentiful. read more

My goodness! What a gem. I got lunch here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and have been going back a couple of times per week since. I typically get the Shan noodle salad with curry chicken which is a riot of flavor. The menu has a ton of other Burmese specialties and I'm excited to try as many of them as I can. Highly recommend! We're so fortunate to have this vibrant Burmese community in Western New York read more

Nai restaurant - Burmese noodle salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Got takeout from here while visiting buffalo. We got a variety of thing to try and everything was delicious. I got the mango sticky rice, and a beef udon, while my husband got a shrimp fried rice and a bubble tea and pork dumplings. I wish I had ordered more because the portions were a little small and or I'm greedy and didn't have enough for left overs. I'd definitely order from here again. read more

AMAZING PAD SEE EW! The spice on this will get you sweating but the taste is incredible. So much food too! The bubble tea is also excellent. I get takeout from here often while at work and it's always ready when promised. The staff is friendly and I definitely recommend it! read more

What a great new food place in a perfect location close to many offices downtown. We have ordered take out a few times so far and we love it !! The fried kong poa gyi is our favorite, but the pad Thai is also great. I usually get sushi with my food too, their spicy California roll is the best. Sometime they have a special price on their sushi's. Lovely Owner who cares about his business, he makes sure everyone get their food on time. read more

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Today I am trying the tea leaf salad. It is a whole bunch of goodness. Lots of tea leaves, crunchy beans and peanuts and a great, garlicky dressing. Definitely a good tea leaf salad read more

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I ordered food for takeout for me and my partner and wanted to try a few different things since we've never been here before. We ordered the Garlic Noodle, Shan Noodle, Tempura Shrimp Roll, and Samosas. Everything we tried was delicious with my stand out favorite being the Shan noodle. Don't even know how to really describe the flavors, but it was so good! The portions didn't seem as big as I expected looking at the size of the containers they came in but actually were very a perfect portion once plated. Saw way I felt about how dry the meals looks in the container (see pics), but once you stir it up its much saucy enough. The tempura roll was good and definitely would recommend the samosas too. read more

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Authentic, delicious and fresh. Service is friendly and quick. Perfect stop for a work lunch while downtown.

Um, wow. How have I never tried the chicken garlic soup before? This is one of those foods that is an amazing gift to mankind, especially in the winter time. It is unlike anything I've ever had before and priced very reasonably at under $5. Forget ramen. Forget pho. Get the chicken garlic soup here. Unless you hate garlic, you won't regret it. The broth is rich and deep and full of delicious noodles and floating garlic. It is pungent and the garlic game in this soup is strong, so have some gum on hand or plan to postpone your kissing activities for a few hours after the meal here. Trust, it's worth it. It's served with a fresh lime..squeezing it into the soup creates a great flavor. Thank you, Fox -- for your review turned me onto this soup. It is incredible! read more

Nai restaurant - Chicken garlic soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great food and for a very fair price. Highly recommend a try. Sushi is awesome! Other dishes are good also.

Recently the restaurant was sold and renamed Nai. The dish that I regularly ordered and loved under the old regime is now a weak shadow of its former self. Bland flavor, much less interesting texturally. The first time I thought it was just an off day, the second time I'm questioning whether I'll go back. Maybe it's just this dish? read more

I love the Westside Bazaar. Have since I came back to buffalo. I love that the food stalls change occasionally. I do admit I have some fav Meals that are often my go to. But I had sushi here recently. I brought it home to share and it met with widespread approval. Made fresh, the portions were generous and filling. read more

Mutu is the name of one of my cats. I don't know if Mutu and Sushi would go together very well, but if I had to guess, I'd say the sushi would last about 3 seconds before he'd wolf down the whole lot (despite the fact that he's a huge gargantuan house-cat rather than a wolf), and that would be that. What to get: The Chicken Soup omg! What else: Wear hot pink shorts when you order, it's what all the cool people do. I've never actually had the "Burmese Sushi" here which we've now been told is not Burmese Sushi - such a thing does not exist - but simply Sushi innovated by Burmese people once they arrive in the states, to blend the tastes of Burma with a type of Asian food that is already wildly popular here, mainly with hipsters and/or Alex (the two are mutually exclusive). However the soup is amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing. Some of the best soup I've ever had in fact. Just writing this review and remembering the last time I had it, makes me think that tomorrow will be the day I will rush back down to WSB and slurp it down again and be happy. It's very cilantro-y and garlic-y and those are two of my favourite -y things. I went back and had the soup again today because I love it so freaking much. So garlicky, so hot, so delicious, so good! I usually take the lime out so it doesn't get to limey (I'm already limey enough). Also the owner is a wonderful guy to talk to about the world and the lady that is often here is so adorable and lovely and keeps checking up on people who are eating her food to see how it is. I always forget to get this soup and make a bee-line or the amazing sticky rice thing at 007, and the combo at Abyssinia, as well as the insanely good fruit smoothies (order with no milk) at Gourmet Lao. But you know, this soup has a very strong claim for being the best item in the Bazaar. It's definitely in the conversation. If you haven't been to the WSB, you are really missing out. If you have, but haven't tried this soup, then you need to return, like, yesterday. And if you must know, while I was at first thinking about a Rack-a purer thought has now entered my mind. Now I'm going to wander off, mutee-ring to myself about something. read more

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I didn't get the chicken garlic soup that other reviewers loved, so maybe I missed out on the Rakhapura's standout dish. We tried two rolls (avocado and the Lincoln), and three salads (mango salad, yellow noodle salad, and the fried tofu salad), plus chicken dumplings for the toddler. The yellow noodle salad came with chicken on it, which wasn't mentioned in the menu description. Yes, I could have specified that I was a vegetarian, but usually meat is a major enough ingredient that it gets mentioned on the menu if it's in a dish. The menu does mention chicken in some of the other salads, but not the yellow noodle one. My husband ate the chicken, and I mixed my share of the noodle salad with the tofu salad we had also ordered. Both salads plus the mango salad were pretty good, but if there's something you can't/won't eat, I highly recommend noting it when ordering even if the menu suggests that you're okay. My fruit-loving child loved the Lincoln roll because it had apple in it, so if you or one of your dining companions has a sweet tooth, I'd say give it a try-there are a few other rolls with fruit on the menu, too. The sushi rice seemed a little overcooked and bland, though, so they weren't my favorite rolls. The prices are pretty good on the rolls though. My takeaways if ordering from Rakhapura: 1) err on the safe side and mention any allergies/dietary preferences when ordering, even if you think the menu descriptions sound fine, and 2) I wouldn't suggest ordering from here if you specifically want sushi rolls, but if you wanted another dish and wanted to add on a roll, they're fine enough. read more

Going to the West Side bazaar is a true cultural experience. Inside the WSB has different vendors from around the world and like to buy one of a kind Christmas or birthday gifts for friends & family. The West Side Bazaar also offers food vendors from around the world. I usually always purchase sushi from this vendor because it's fresh and tasty. The owners name is Win and she ALWAYS remembers my name which is impressive to me. I always say hello to her because she's so sweet and friendly. So please support Win and buy some tasty, fresh sushi. They offer a few other items for purchase too. The West Side Bazaar is a true gem in Buffalo! read more

Unique and lovingly prepared food served by welcoming and friendly staff. Wide variety of sushi, delicious soups, salads , mains and more to be found only here. Many vegan options. Was expecting a takeout and was pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant with choices of Main St. and Cathedral Park views. Plan to make this a regular! read more

We've been customers for years when Rakhapura was at the West Side Bazaar on Grant, but now the owners have a great space on Main near Church. Delicious Burmese soups, noodles, curry, salads, maki rolls - all hand made in house. Traditional cuisine with an updated presentation. Reasonably priced, unassuming restaurant run entirely by the owners. If you're looking for delicious lunch or dinner options, this is the place. Our only regret is that we don't work downtown so that we can eat at Rakhapura more often. The Mutee soup is both restorative an delicious - it will warm you to your bones. Check them out! read more

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Great spot for lunch! Their food is flavorful and you definitely get a lot of food for the price. The one thing to be aware of is that because they have such a small staff, wait times can be long. Consider that when deciding between takeout or dining in. read more

Hidden Buffalo Gem! For $5, you can have a brim topped deep bowl of shredded chicken in a rich chicken broth. It's filled with rice noodles, garnished with A lime and topped with a ton of crunchy fried garlic slivers. In a city like Buffalo, this soup is both my go to immune booster and comfort food. Its a great starter dish for those who want to try other things in the West Side Bazaar, but also a fast and cheap in-between meal go too. The owner also has $5 sushi rolls, which are a great find past most Sushi lunch deals in the city (they're open until 8PM). read more

Nai restaurant - Fried Garlic & Chicken Soup with Rice Noodles - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The food was amazing! It was not busy at all during lunch which I hope changes. The service was great. The portion sizes are very large. It's nice to have some more options downtown especially with the mall closing. I can't say anything except positive things about this new establishment. They also offer carry out. read more

quick lunch take out , curry chicken it was unusual but good

Nothing much to look at, but FABULOUS FOOD! Great flavors! when walking by it looks like you should keep going but DO NOT pass this hidden gem! Nice portion sizes, DELICIOUS! Friendly service! Nice prices! Back two weeks in a row! Love it! Take a chance, give it a try! You will be back next week too! Love the soups, delicious noodle dishes! read more

The Rakhaing Mutee soup was amazing. Very flavorful and delicious. Crispy fried onions and savory broth. Highly recommend. read more

Nai restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Ordered lunch for the office and everything was exceptional! Will definitely be ordering from here again. Everyone loved it!

If you're looking to eat some good burmese dishes. Check her out. I recommend her Mutee Salad. read more

Nai restaurant - This soup is simple but so rich with flavors..... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place ruined my day. Overpriced dirty and hot. I don't have alot of money and this place is not a value I regret my visit.

Ordered takeout. Had the tofu Pad Kra Pow. Very delicious & actually really spicy (a good thing). My coworkers ordered pad thai, and both enjoyed it. Will be ordering again. read more

If it's good enough for Alton Brown, it's good enough for me. So far, Ive had the seaweed salad and small nigiri roll. Both were fresh and tasty. On my 2nd visit, i had the tea leaf salad and it is addictive! Tangy and crunchy and unlike anything I've ever had before but I'll def have again. My son loved his papaya salad which was a hot and cold noodle dish. The storefront is plain and unassuming but the food inside is delicious Thai/Burmese cuisine. read more

I should say that I ordered takeout from this place on a Saturday morning via SkipTheDishes. I've been to the Westside bazaar many times and love the cornucopia of options. This morning I was craving sushi and they're the earliest place to open and the prices can't be beat. Unfortunately, the sushi did not meet any of my expectations. I ordered a combo roll, a spicy tuna roll, a dragon roll and seaweed salad. None of the fish was fresh. Every single roll had the taste of something left in the refrigerator too long. The texture was mealy, the cuts of fish were very thin. The shrimp on the combo roll had that mealy frozen-thawed texture and no flavor whatsoever. The rice was mushy and similarly flavorless. The cucumber in the rolls had completely lost its crunch. I sadly will be throwing away everything I ordered except the seaweed salad. Which I guess holds up to the refrigerator pretty well. I'm actually a big fan of poke and other seasoned raw fish dishes, but this was really disappointing. Between bland flavor and awful texture the end result was an inedible approximation of bad sushi. read more

The vegetarian sushi is the best I've had in recent memory. I loved the rice on the outside of the rolls. I need to go back soon, and verify what I ate. I think it was the Special Buffalo Roll. After I'd rinsed the package at home for recycling, the label was unreadable. So, please consider this a provisional review for an amazing package of sushi, it's official title to be named in a later review. My apologies. Go here now. read more