Amayar Kitchen

This family-run Burmese restaurant is an absolute gem! Every dish we tried was packed with incredible flavors and made with love. We especially enjoyed the rich and comforting coconut chicken noodle soup, the fragrant coconut rice with tender beef curry, flavorful special fried tofu, and the chef’s special beef, which was perfectly seasoned. To top it off, the Burmese cream soda was a delightful treat. We’ll definitely be coming back to explore more of their menu!

After passing by this restaurant several times, we decided to give it a try today. My husband always told me that the food must be good because it was always full and he was right!! We tried the spring rolls, samosas, coconut chicken noodle soup, and bait noodles. We shared everything and it was spectacular! The soup was very creamy and the ingredients were in perfect balance. I have to emphasize that the customer service was excellent. The owner of the restaurant helped us with everything; giving suggestions with warmth and kindness which made the visit very pleasant. We will definitely return soon!

A FOODIE’S FIND OF AN OUTSTANDING AUTHENTIC BURMESE EATERY, serving popular street food dishes 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩. It’s a small yet very pleasant cozy eatery in northeastern NJ. The place is a very well lit, minimal yet distinctly Burmese decor. OUTSTANDING SERVICE 👏👏👏. THIS LOOKS LIKE A FAVORITE FOR TAKEAWAYS for locals. The menu is short and sweet, a very sign of mastery by the Chef/Cook. Choices are either noodles, rice or curry dishes. 👍 NOTABLY, several of the dishes maybe ordered without meat. 👍 AND food has that distinctive subtle Burmese chili heat, which can be amped up-to-order. RECOMMENDED: 🤗 🤗🤗Chicken Spring Rolls::: fried crispy rolls without a hint of oil. They are packed with flavorful chicken. It’s served with a superb house chili sauce with mild heat. 🤩🤩🤩 Tea Leaf Salad:::: UNIQUELY BURMESE. A vegetarian/vegan dish of pickled/fermented tea leaves mixed with fresh and dried vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts that are married together by a mild Asian vinaigrette … the result are many textures and umami flavor… SIMPLY WOW! 🤗🤗🤗 See Jet Noodles::: it’s a lovely dry noodles dish, DELICIOUSLY GARLIC FLAVORED NOODLES topped with shredded roast duck.. the flavor is amped up with a side garnish of spiced, fresh-pickled red onions and fish sauce… ANOTHER WOW. This is the sort of an eatery for light and very pleasurable meals… HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I've never had Burmese food before, but when someone described the cuisine as a "marriage of Indian, Thai, and Chinese flavors", I knew I had to give this amalgamation of my favorite foods a try. Enter Amayar Kitchen. As far as I can tell, this is the only place you can get Burmese food outside of the city, and it's authentic to boot. In fact, when we informed our server we were first timers to Burmese cuisine, she walked us through some recommendations with comments like, "This one is my dad's specialty," or "My grandmother simmers this stew for hours." We were endeared to the fact that the menu featured family recipes and quickly discovered Amayar is a family-run affair, with different members of the family chipping in different parts of the restaurant. That kind of love seeps into everything here. The space is homey and somehow feels more like a family's dining room than a restaurant. When the owner/dad found out we were newcomers, he asked us if we were okay with spice (which we were), and kindly offered us a complimentary bag of their Sato chips. It's his own brand of house-made kettle-fried chips, topped with a spice blend that left a pleasant tingle of heat in the mouth. We tried a few dishes and enjoyed everything heartily. At our server's recommendation, we tried the mohinga, or noodles served in a slow-cooked, catfish-based stew. Our curry was filled with giant chunks of tender meat and potatoes, and my only regret was that I didn't elect to pony up the extra dollar or two for coconut rice, which I'm sure would have been a fantastic complement. The surprising star of our meal was the palata appetizer - fried flatbread topped with the most fragrant beef mixture. We ended up dunking that flatbread in the liquid depths of all our entrees, with our complimentary Sato chips as a crunchy topping to every other bite. By the end of our meal, we were not only well fed but felt like we'd gained a few extra friends in the Amayar family. So suffice it to say, service is simply excellent. Come hungry and expect to be treated like family.

A small place with few tables. Quick service and friendly owner/chef. Favorite was the beef curry, follow by balachung shrimp, coconut chicken curry & mohingha soup. Didn’t like the roasted duck noodles, cream soda was too sweet.

I wanted to try Burmese food and I am glad I came here. Great food, and importantly - great service. Very friendly service, and we were offered complimentary ice cream at the end. Will definitely be back.

The food was delicious and executed well. The attentiveness and kindness of the staff was the cherry on top. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to try or enjoys Burmese food.

I've been wanting to check out this spot for a while because there aren't a whole lot (if any) Burmese restaurants I know of in the area. I've only had it a handful of times but love trying new foods. Hubby and I came in for lunch around 1:30 on a Saturday. There were probably only one or two other tables there at the time. We started out with Sato chips, which are chips with their chili seasoning. I have a feeling they're just store bought chips tossed with seasoning, which didn't really feel worth it for $4. Next up, we had the tea leaf salad, which was good. Though, it's not for everybody because it has a very nutty taste. For my main, I went with the Bait Noodles (stir-fried flat noodles with seafood and sausage). This was really good, especially with the chili sauce they gave us. It had the wok hei, and the squid was surprisingly tender, and not chewy. It reminded me of char kway teow. Hubby had the beef curry, which he enjoyed. I liked the curry but the beef was too dry for me. Next time, I'll be back to try the mohinga and the kyae oh noodle soup!

Amazing. Had Duck SeeJet and Bait Noodles. Great portion good price. Great ambience. wonderful service.

I would like to try a bunch of different items from the menu so on my second visit I went for something different. This time I got an order of potato samosa and the coconut chicken noodle soup. I thought I'd be getting one big Samosa however it was a handful of mini phyllo dough potato bites with a spicy dipping sauce which were really good however they got a bit soggy because of the packaging. The coconut soup from the noodles was outrageously good. In fact it was so good that I had a bit leftover and saved it to use in another dish because I couldn't bear to throw it away. It was a plentiful portion with all the different flavors and textures you would hope for. Can't wait to keep making my way through the menu and finding the next amazing dish. Aside from the food, the staff is incredibly kind.

I recently visited Amayar Kitchen in Paramus for dinner, drawn in by the impressive 4.9 Google rating and glowing reviews. It was my first time trying Burmese cuisine, and I was excited to see what the restaurant had to offer. While the food was mostly excellent, the overall experience was a mix of highs and lows, largely due to the service. Walking in, I found the restaurant small but bustling with activity, which was promising. Despite it being a Thursday evening, the place had a decent crowd. After being seated, they placed a pitcher of water on our table, but I noticed particles floating in it. When I requested a replacement, the older Asian lady (likely the manager) seemed visibly annoyed and brought another pitcher, which, believe it or not, had even more particles. At that point, we decided to avoid the water altogether. We started with drinks, ordering the Burmese Hot Tea and Burmese Cream Soda. The hot tea reminded me of a smooth, non masala version of Indian chai and was very enjoyable. The cream soda, a bright green drink, had an unusual but surprisingly good blend of cream soda sweetness and a medicinal hint, almost like NyQuil. While that might sound off putting, it somehow worked, and we both finished our drinks. For appetizers, we went with the Chicken Satay. This dish was a major letdown, it was bland, dry, and lacked any notable flavor. The accompanying sauce didn't help either, as it lacked the peanut flavor you'd expect. Things took a dramatic turn for the better with the entrees. My girlfriend ordered the Beef Curry paired with Palata, a roti-like bread. The curry was exceptional, with a depth of flavor that I haven't experienced in other beef curries from around the world. The Palata was equally fantastic and paired perfectly with the curry. I opted for the NanJee Noodle Salad, which was served at room temperature, as described by our waitress. The noodles had an amazing texture and were seasoned perfectly. Despite not being too hungry, I couldn't stop myself from finishing the entire dish. We also ordered the Balachaung (dried shrimp with crispy garlic and onions), which had incredible flavor and a pleasant heat that builds up as you eat it. Definitely recommended if you enjoy a bit of spice. However, the biggest disappointment of the evening was the service from the older Asian lady who I suspect is the manager. While our waitress, Selene, was kind, attentive, and informative, the older woman was quite the opposite. She never greeted us or acknowledged our presence when we said hello, nor did she respond when we thanked her after she cleared plates. To make matters worse, in the middle of our meal, she brought the check to our table as if urging us to leave, even though I had mentioned that I wanted to try dessert. When I asked Selene about the Banana Leaf Sticky Cake, she checked with the manager, who didn't even bother to ask the kitchen and simply said they didn't have it. It felt dismissive and rude. Overall, the food at Amayar Kitchen is stellar, with the Beef Curry, Palata, NanJee Noodle Salad, and Balachaung being standout dishes. However, the Chicken Satay is a definite miss, and the overall experience was soured by the unwelcoming attitude of the older lady. While I'd return for the food, I'd probably stick to takeout to avoid her poor attitude. If you choose to dine in, try to avoid interactions with her and enjoy the fantastic food this place has to offer.

Visited this restaurant to try Burmese food and overall, I was satisfied. I like the first dish more. It's made with a thick noodle, kinda like cọng bún bò. So it got the chewy texture from the noodle, the meat texture, the soft texture from the egg, and also some crispy texture from the fried thingy. The seasoning is good, too. The 2nd dish is more on the light side; it doesn't have a lot of seasoning, and it's just noodles with duck. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes. The chef came out and greeted us at some point, and asked of everything was good. Then she saw that we were eating dried noodles so she asked if we wanted some pork bone broth and gave us some.

We have been interested in this establishment for a while and wanted to try Burmese food so we ordered lunch to go. The palata appetizer was delicious but I was hoping it would be a little saucier for the pancakes. The chicken and potatoes curry went well with the rice. The seejet noodles were flavorful but I was pretty disappointed with the quantity. I would definitely return and try out other rice dishes.

Burmese food has been in my bookmarks for quite some time now and I finally got to get a taste! I called my order in for pick-up and was told it would be ready in 15-20 minutes. I ordered the Lunch Special ($13): Bait Noodles dish and fried tofu appetizer. I also added in the Burmese Iced Milk Tea ($4). Lunch specials are available Tuesday-Friday from 11am-3pm. The restaurant is fairly small with only 4-5 tables for dine-in and it's easy to miss when you're driving by. It shares a parking lot with other businesses. When I walked in, I was greeted by Sato, the owner, and his kind employees. He was so sweet and even gave me a bag of complimentary Sato chips (original Ruffle chips with chili flakes and other spices). I really, really wanted to give them 5 stars, but the food just didn't hit home. -Bait Noodles (fried flat noodles with assorted seafood and sausage): The noodles were oily and didn't have much flavor unless I added a ton of chili sauce, which they only gave me a small amount of. The seafood (shrimp and calamari) was fresh, though. My favorite part was the sweet sausage. -Fried Tofu: I expected it to be a lot crispier. It tasted okay. I wouldn't order this again. -Burmese Iced Tea with Milk: I would have enjoyed this more if it was sweeter. It tastes like a classic black milk tea, but with a much stronger tea taste. Would I give them a second shot? Yes... I need to explore more dishes. The menu isn't too extensive and focuses mainly on noodles and curries (both of which I'm a fan of), so there MUST be something I'll love...Most entrees are $14-$16, which is a steal.

Let me just say, I will ABSOLUTELY NOT be the person who puts a blemish on Amayar Kitchen's 5 star rating because I have nothing but praise for this gem of a Burmese restaurant. I first heard about Amayar when Yelp came out with some variation of their top restaurants list a few years back and Amayar was somewhere close or at the top of that list. From my experience, they might as well have been the top dog there. I won't beat around the bush with my thoughts because everything about our experience was absolutely FANTASTIC and it checked every box in the book when it came to the expectations we had. Even though we had never tried Burmese food, the whole restaurant and the food just felt and tasted authenticate because of the uniqueness of it all. We dropped in for lunch on a scorcher of a Friday afternoon around 12:15pm and there was only 1 other couple in the restaurant so we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves, especially midway through when they left. The menu was relatively simple - Appetizers, Noodles, Curries, Side Dishes, Drinks, Desserts and Lunch Specials, which was only served on Tuesday-Friday 11am-3pm. Since we had ZERO experience eating Burmese food, we did our homework ahead of time on Yelp and pretty much ordered what we thought were some of the more popular items based on previous reviews: BURMESE TEA LEAF SALAD (aka Lahpet Thoke) - I never really get excited about a salad appetizer (I mean who does?), but my goodness, this small dish was one reallllly great way to start our meal here. This combination of traditional Burmese pickled tea leaves with fried garlic, beans, sesame seeds, cabbage and tomatoes was extraordinary. To the common Burmese person, this might have been just your everyday salad, but this here is a MUST ORDER. I can't really describe the taste of the beautiful simplicity of this salad - you just have to try it for yourself. BAIT NOODLES (FRIED FLAT NOODLES WITH ASSORTED SEAFOOD AND SAUSAGE) AND POTATO SAMOSA LUNCH SPECIAL - Excellent noodles. If I had to relate it to a dish I've had before, it sort of reminded me of Pad Thai...BUT BETTER! There was some squid, shrimp, Chinese sausage and egg mixed in and, once again, so delicious. COCONUT CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP AND SPRING ROLLS LUNCH SPECIAL - Some of the best creamy coconut curry I've ever had. For full transparency, I actually did not mean to order this dish, but due to a miscommunication I lucked into enjoying this ridiculously flavorful curry chicken noodle soup. First of all, there was a lot of noodles in the order so you'll be plenty full before you begin to slurp down all of the curry (which I did). There was also some cilantro, onions mixed in to add to the flavor, but, seriously, did it really need it? Yes, I had this on a 95 degree day, but 'm sure it'd be extremely refreshing in the heart of the winter. BURMESE ICED TEA WITH MILK FALUDA - I'll comment on both of these simultaneously because they were probably the only 2 downers of the day and we should have known it wasn't in our wheelhouse of things we like. Unfortunately, both were a bit too sweet for our liking. Not to say it's not for others, but neither drink/dessert was our cup of tea (literally). The Faluda was actually a dessert, but it can be enjoyed as a drink too. As for service, they were very, very warming and welcoming. Our waiter was checking on us and engaging with us constantly. The service by him couldn't have been any better. Although the restaurant is not huge and seems fairly quiet most of the time (I pass by it frequently), don't be fooled by the lack of buzz because this is one heck of a restaurant. They don't have 5 stars on Yelp for nothing, right????? Let's just say they backed up the positive reviews they've gotten in the past in every single way possible. Will be visiting again real, real soon.

First time trying Burmese food. Ordered the seejet noodles (duck), beef curry with coconut rice, and palata with chicken. If you have never had it, the flavors are similar to Thai and Indian. We ordered this meal for delivery. The beef curry and palata with chicken were my favorites, which were rich in flavor and comforting. The duck noodles were mild and less flavorful than the other dishes, but I enjoyed the textures. Portion sizes were generous.

I've been wanting to check out this spot for a while because there aren't a whole lot (if any) Burmese restaurants I know of in the area. I've only had it a handful of times but love trying new foods. Hubby and I came in for lunch around 1:30 on a Saturday. There were probably only one or two other tables there at the time. We started out with Sato chips, which are chips with their chili seasoning. I have a feeling they're just store bought chips tossed with seasoning, which didn't really feel worth it for $4. Next up, we had the tea leaf salad, which was good. Though, it's not for everybody because it has a very nutty taste. For my main, I went with the Bait Noodles (stir-fried flat noodles with seafood and sausage). This was really good, especially with the chili sauce they gave us. It had the wok hei, and the squid was surprisingly tender, and not chewy. It reminded me of char kway teow. Hubby had the beef curry, which he enjoyed. I liked the curry but the beef was too dry for me. Next time, I'll be back to try the mohinga and the kyae oh noodle soup!

This is such a hidden gem within North Jersey, and it's my first ever Burmese restaurant. My friend and I came here around 2:30 earlier this week (right before the lunch special ends at 3 pm). The interior is small with a few tables but has a homey feel, and the customer service here is top-notch! I ordered the lunch special of the coconut chicken noodles soup with the fried tofu as my appetizer. I'd rate this a 5/5 as the fried tofu was fried to perfection, and the noodle soup had a very mellow yet tasty coconut flavor throughout the dish. The noodles were not overdone, and I loved the "chip" that was placed on the edge of the bowl that was crunchy and added a great textural element to the dish. This ranks as one of my favorite bowls of noodles I've had this year. I would def come back again to try their other items on the menu! Everything looks really good!

PROs- different cuisine , fantastic service , hot and fresh food CONs- less spicy , table space , less veggie options Was in Paramus and we like to taste different cuisine . Was looking at Google maps and found this Burmese Cuisine with good ratings . 7-8 of us went and mostly everyone liked it . Good location. Parking available .. the place was a bit cramped though. Wish the tables were more spacious ! Service was very good . Smiling faces and quick food. Spring rolls were so awesome . My friends had soupy noodles and they liked it . They also had potato chicken and it wasn't spicy at all. Looked spicy but absolutely bland.. all other dishes were good . Not much of vegetarian dishes though... overall we liked it though. Will probably go back if I'm in that area .

First time having Burmese food & it was delicious! We also had the chicken spring rolls which were so crunchy and hot (temperature). It was absolutely delicious. Both noodle dishes were amazing and so tasty. Highly recommend this spot!

Very clean tasty food. My husband and i dropped by on a wednesday evening and received very good service. Immediately were asked if we had any allergies or preferences. All the food came out fast and fresh. We tried 2 apps and 2 meals. Prices were super fair. Palata with chicken and potato (our favorite) Burmese tea leaf salad Coconut chicken noodle soup Sanjeet noodles (shredded duck over garlic noodles) I posted some pictures

Ordered take out for lunch. It was ready for pickup upon arrival. Food was amazing. Delicious chicken, egg curry and shrimp curry. Full of flavor and lots of oil. Love getting dishes from them.

Second time here! 5 star for the Mohinga soup ( rice noodles in fish soup)!!! My new favorite from this place the chef was so personable and spent a few minutes with us explaining to us about the dish and Burmese culture. Mohinga is a typical breakfast dish and that explains how light it was on the tummy!! Delicious, flavoursome but neither spicy nor bland. You must taste this one!! We also had chicken satay ( our recommendation would be to give more sauce and change the container since it was difficult to dip the skewers in the tiny edgy container. We also had our favorite Beef curry and took chicken curry to go ( so filling and perfect winter dish ). I will be coming back for Mohinga soup soon!!

My first time trying Burmese food, and they did not disappoint. The owner welcome us and recommended what dish would give us the best experience with our visit. Every dish was absolutely delicious, from the Beef palata, Fried Tofu, Burmese tea leaf salad, Mohinga, Chicken and potato curry, up to the dessert Grass jelly juice. Would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. I love their food!

Thought I'd post a quick update: it's 2025 and this magnificent chef has NOT lost a step. A lot of restaurants when appreciated change their menu, cheapen the ingredients, whatever, here they do NOT. Every dish is just as delicious as it was the first time I had it. Frankly the food is SO good that when I can manage to arrange my schedule to be in the area I order multiples of half the menu and happily eat it for the week. Look at my original review and my opinion - as I snack on an order of Tofu Salad - is that you cannot go wrong with ANY dish you try here and you will be back again and again as otherwise your dreams will be of nothing but his food!

Amayar Kitchen in Maywood, NJ. Have you ever tried Burmese food? @amayarkitchen has to be one of the few Burmese restaurants located in NJ! Burmese food is a combination of food from India, China, and Thailand. Super delicious! I tried the pork curry and it did not disappoint. Insta: @thehungrysw

Great food from Myanmar (Burma). Similar to Thai and Bengali food but taste a little different. Highly recommend Bait noodle (seafood). It has peanuts so watch out if any allergies. Service is excellent. It's family own and they are all nice and friendly. We chat a little regarding the food and cultures. Only a few tables. If a big party, I will call ahead to reserve.

This place... so authentic. Loved the food. Had the pleasure of meeting the server june. Such a nice beautiful girl. GET THE NOODLLES. I will be dreaming of amayar's noodle. Also salad is goated

Typically when you think about food to eat, Burmese food is not the first thing to come to mind unless you have a Burmese friend and I have a Burmese friend. It is a little known country with good food. My Burmese friend told me about this place and I happened to be in the area. I went on a Saturday for lunch. It was not packed since we went right when it opened. It is part of a strip mall with parking in the back. It is a very small restaurant with about 4 small tables. The decor is very traditional and feels like you are in another country. We had the chicken satay, seafood bait noodles, tofu salad, and roti. The chicken satay had a lot of flavor, wasn't dry. The seafood bait noodles resembled pad Thai, delicious and not spicy. The tofu salad used a thick type tofu. Roti was roti. Overall the food was good. Burmese food in general is quite heavy so lunch time was a good time to go. Service was good as well, waiter checked up on us several times. Some lady from the kitcehn came out and gave us a bag of chips - ruffles with hot chili flakes and peppers, a nice gesture. I did see them have some snacks for sale at the counter. Overall was a good experience, will definitely come back for sure to try other items on the menu.

Stumbled upon this Burmese restaurant . Never tried Burmese food n went to Amayar Kitchen. Small clean restaurant w 6 tables. Friendly staff. We made reservations which was good. We tried the Burmese tea leaf salad, palata w chicken, mohinja soup - n balachung and the beef curry. They were all so delicious. Never tried tea leaf salad before n it was good w nuts. The Balachang was very good - spicy n went well w coconut rice. Had LO's n it tasted so good . Thank you for a great dinner. Will be back again soon.

Ok for starters the owner was very nice made great recommendations and very friendly. The food was amazing well prepared and very good, he used fresh ingredients and both entrees and main dish was very good. It's a simple little place very quiet and intimate. Not at all too busy or overcrowded and very simple to hold a conversation and get to know the owner and learn more about the food he cooks. Very good place.

We were starving after a long, busy day and wanted some nice, comfort food. After looking at reviews for a couple of places in the area we decided to give Amayar kitchen a try since they were top rated. I am glad that we did, because their food is delicious. Our favorite was the chicken potato curry which we ordered with white rice on the side. The chicken was full of flavor and the curry stew perfect with the rice. We also had the beef curry and it was very tender and also delicious with a side of coconut rice. The final dish was the roasted duck noodles. The duck was tender and plentiful over the noodles. The owner was so kind and welcoming when we walked in. We'll definitely return and dine in next time. I'm just upset that it took us so long to try them because we live relatively close- which is great for us! So to sum it up, cute little spot, fresh comfort food with amazing flavors, and great customer service. 5 stars across the board! Sorry about the lack of pics- we were super hungry and dug in immediately! Oh and this was my first time trying Burmese food!!! Love it!!

Hello again my foodies, we are back with another review and we're trying Burmese food. Cute little spot with a really nice waiters. Along with the really good garlic noodles with Duck the waiter made it better. They have a few different things that you can buy. It was small but cute with a private lot. The best thing we had in my opinion was the Duck noodles. Everything else was mehhhh. We had a drink that was I think similar to a Thai iced tea and wasn't a fan. The salad that they are known for wasn't my style. Really didn't taste like much. I would go back for the noodles.

Love this place and the owner is so nice! I have been here multiple times and have been immensely satisfied each time. The food is authentic and delicious and very well priced. My goals is to try the entire menu!

Nice surprise in Maywood serving a cuisine my wife and I have never explored. Seemed like a fusion of Indian, Thai, Vietnamese foods combined with a unique flair. All was good, great hospitality, very casual local place. Need to go back and explore other menu items and try to discover why Yelpers gave Amayar 5 stars.

Delicious and authentic Burmese food! One of my friends tried this spot and insisted we all give it a try as well - and it definitely exceeded expectations. I got the bait noodle as the entree, and we shared the tofu salad and chicken potato palata. While the bait noodle and the tofu salad were so delicious, the standout dish was the chicken potato palata. It was absolutely astounding - the flatbread was so fresh and the chicken potato curry was just so flavorful. All in all, it's a great Burmese spot near Hackensack!

First time trying Burmese food and I had a great experience. It felt like eating a home cooked meal. I ordered the beef curry for pickup and when I got there I had a small convo with (i think) the owner. He ended up giving me these chips that were spicy because I told him I like spicy and they were so yum. The curry comes with a side of rice and egg rolls (there were other options). Loved the egg rolls and the beef was cooked so well. Everything was really great. The service was good too the person at the front doing the orders was very kind.

My friend and I were in the area to get dinner at a place we saw online. That place was closed and Yelp absolutely saved the day. I had bookmarked Amayar previously and saw that it was nearby. We walked into a clean and modern restaurant. Small seating area, with comfortable seating. The owner Sato and the waitress were very friendly. Sato helped us picked a great selection of dishes. He also sent out the chickpea tofu for us to try. That had awesome texture and flavor and was served with a spicy sauce. We had the Burmese tea leaf salad, palata with chicken and potato, and samosas for other appetizers. What an amazing array of flavors and textures. For entrees we had the beef curry and the duck and noodle dish. Absolutely loved both. Both the duck and beef were very tender. Noodles and rice were excellent with them. Had a nice light dessert. Prices were very reasonable. Had a nice discussion about Myanmar (Burma) with Sato, very interesting. Certainly looking to return!

Very tasty and not too spicey. Got the fish curry and the fish was ample and fresh. And the salad was delightful.

What a wonderful experience! You don't see a lot of Burmese restaurants around, so we had to visit. Sato, the owner & chef, was very friendly and welcoming. He took the time to get to know me and my partner and made some menu recommendations. We were also provided spices on the side to kick things up a notch. We ended up ordering the Tea Leaf Salad, SeeJet Noodles, and Mohinga. Each item was uniquely delicious and well-balanced, with my favorite being the Mohinga (great if you're looking for something hearty and savory). The prices were very reasonable, and the interior space, though not large, felt very comfortable. The music playlist also had some BOPZ. Sato was even so kind to give us special homemade potato chips and Burmese cake dessert on the house, which were such a treat! Highly recommend you visit this lovely place. I will for sure be back.

We ordered this delivered to our hotel. It was terrific. We had the Bait Noodles and the Chicken Potato Curry, with coconut rice and spring rolls. It was sooo good! Would not hesitate to order again if we are in the area. Trust us, you can't go wrong!

Great little kitchen. Love the potato samosas. Always light and crispy. Extremely tasty food. Very authentic and feels like home. My one issue that kept me from giving it a 5 star is consistency. The palate appetizer came once with the sauce on top the bread and another time separated from the bread. The beef curry was so tender once and so hard another. The rice was over cooked once and a little over cooked another time. However, the inconsistency, I'll always go back for more. And those homemade sato chips!!!! Whoah!!! If you like a seasoned potato chip... definitely gets these.

Nice little mom and pop shop. There's limited seating about 4 tables and at the counters. Despite that, You should be easily able to get a seat at any day. I got the Mohinga which was peppered fish soup with rice noodles. I expected chunks of fish but it just have been blended up with the soup because it's really just chunky liquid and thin noodles. I'd give this a 3/5. Ok but I wouldn't get it again. My boyfriend got the Nanjee noodle salad which was chicken with thicker rice noodles and this was better of the two. Diced up chicken in a curry paste noodle. 3.75/5. This I can recommend. Appetizers - veggie fritters. This was recommended by the waitress. Can't go wrong with fried vegetables but not out of this world amazing. I find the fried yellow tofu and interesting texture and fried onions are good. Overall the food was worth a try.

We're willing to travel for food and it paid off when we came by Amayar Kitchen. Service is very personal. They made me feel at home! Even the chef came by and made sure to pack our food the right way, meaning he separated out the noodles from the soup so it doesn't get soggy, and even got us new soup broth to take home. We loved the food. And because we traveled from afar, we ordered a lot to try as much variety as we could. Everything was delicious, there was not one dish that was subpar compared to the others. You will not go wrong no matter what you order. We loved it so much we considered having them cater an event. Perhaps for another occasion!

I wanted to try something different for dinner tonight so me and my boyfriend decided we would try Burmese cuisine. Our expectations were beyond exceeded. Everything we had was excellent and it was obvious that everything is homemade here. The Mohinga, a traditional fish noodle soup, was a revelation with its rich, fragrant broth and perfectly cooked rice noodles. The coconut chicken noodle soup was just as incredible. Each bite of the palata (beef) offered a symphony of textures and flavors that I have never been introduced before. The staff was friendly and attentive, which added to the overall dining pleasure. Inside there is definitely a mom and pop shop atmosphere. We will definitely be back to visit!!!

Found a great little Halal Burmese place in Maywood, NJ, just 8 mins from the huge Mall in Paramus. Family owned business where the owners came out to chat with us at length. Will definitely be going back! Burmese food is hard to come by in Jersey! What did we order? Pretty much everything! #halalfood #halalfoodie #halalburmese #burmesefood #maywoodnj #deliciousfood #nyrealtor

Amazing food!! I had the nanjee vegan noodles and they were delicious! All my friends tried lots of other dishes and loved all of them. This was my first time trying Bernese food and was incredible!

It's quite rare to find an authentic Burmese restaurant in this area of NJ, and this is certainly a good one! I got the lunch special (one noodle dish and an appetizer for $13), which is a great deal. I ordered the Bait Noodles, which were fried flat noodles with seafood (mainly shrimp) and sausage. This was a pretty tasty dish- the sausage was sweet and the veggies and egg completed it nicely. My one point for improvement would be that the noodles were a bit mushy even though they were fried. I also tried the Chicken Spring Rolls (comes with two of them), which were crispy on the outside and tasty. For dessert, we got the Assorted Burmese Cakes and Jellies. These come in small cubes- 4 of which are a coconut jelly and 4 of which are a seeded kind of little cake, all of which were warm, not overly sweet, and delicious. $5 for this dessert was another great deal. The restaurant is a local family-run business. The owners are super friendly, attentive, and helpful. They truly care about making sure you are are having an enjoyable dining experience. There is some nice Burmese style decor around the restaurant. We came on a Friday afternoon and were the only customers there, so it was very peaceful inside. There are 4 tables for seating inside. There is also a parking lot right next to the restaurant. Overall, I would highly recommend Amayar Kitchen to anyone interested in trying authentic Burmese food. I'd describe the cuisine as a fusion between Southeast Asian and Indian cuisines, so if you like those, you will almost certainly enjoy Burmese cuisine as well!

When you visit NYC and surrounding area you can find good representation of almost any cuisine you can think of, with one notable exception in my opinion. Burmese food, which is plentiful on west coast is hard to come by in these parts for some reason. Burmese is distinctly different from its regional neighbours in both preparation and flavours. As such, I have been searching for good Burmese food for quite a while and I think I finally found it. This place has a good selection of noodle dishes as well as curries. From appetizers, the tea leaf salad stands out as a very unusual and harmonious dish. Onion fritter is phenomenal and a must try. None of the curries you can really go wrong with either. Kyae Oh Noodle Soup is a great thing for meat lovers. In conclusion : this place is great and I can't wait to come back for more tasty dishes.

The food is so good. Authentic Burmese food. Sato really made sure his food is made right and his customers are happy. Always good to stop by to such a happy place. Little place with lots of good food. Must try.

Do you consider yourself a foodie? Sorry, but if you live within 20 miles of this place and haven't been here, then you haven't earned that title. People talk about Burmese food as a hybrid of Indian, Thai, Malaysian, maybe Indonesian... nope, actually. Burmese food is its own thing. You haven't tasted food like this before. And it's just so delicious. The dishes on the menu have simple names that belie their complex flavors: Tea leaf salad - herbaceous, tangy, crunchy Beef curry - tender, almost fruity, unctuous Balachaung - piquant, savory, deep Palata with peas - crispy, delicate, sweet I've been to Burma Love, one of the leading Burmese restaurants in the country, which has much fancier digs and a huge reputation in San Francisco. I had some of the same dishes there. These were as good or better. So bring your appetite - and earn that foodie badge.

I'm obsessed!! This place was recommended to me and was SO delicious!! It looks like Thai but with more flavors! I loved this food so much!! I tried: - bait seafood noodles with the freshest seafood and sweet sausage... OMG I loved this dish!! A runny egg on top too - amazing!! - veggie fritters - so fun to taste the different types! Onion, zucchini, and the other with a mix. - beef curry - huge chunks of lean flavorful tender meat. - tofu salad - very interesting! Homemade tofu - try it! Wonderful texture and flavor Lovely customer service here to accommodate my food allergies. Can't wait to order again!

We had the pleasure of dining this restaurant that truly captured our heart. It was first time having Burmese food and from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance that instantly made me feel at ease. The service was impeccable, with friendly staff members who went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience. We went with 2.5 old kid and lady ( who looked like owner ) prepared potato dish which was perfect for him . Impressive thing is we didn't ask for same and dish was on the house . One dish that I absolutely must recommend is the Coconut Chicken Soup. It was the perfect comfort food . If you're in search of a place that feels like home and offers delicious Burmese cuisine, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Very unique and although similar to Thai it has a number of unique elements. The Tea Leaf salad is one of their specialties and it is truly unlike any salad I have had. I liked it but many others rave about it. I also had some of the Sato chips. Not ordinary chips but has a unique oil flavor and LOTS of dried chilies, this is only for those that like spice. I did not try it but apparently their tofu is made with no soy and only chickpeas (this is the traditional Burmese way). Will have to come back and try it.

Simple, wholesome, home cooking served with a smile. What else can you ask for! The lunch specials run $13 and most mains are in the $12-17 range. The inside is small and not exactly a place for large groups but it is very cute and comfortable. Go here for the yummy food and enjoy something different served by a Burmese restaurant! Note: portion sizes are not the typical "one dish serves two" so if your only concern is eating a lot and bringing leftovers home, you might be happier somewhere else .

The food was so flavorful. We got the pea palata, burmese tea leaf salad, bait noodles (vegetarian) and the mixed vegetable curry. The owner came by to say hi and gave us a bag of the sato chips, which were the most amazing chips I've ever had. I'd strongly recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekends. Everyone was so nice and attentive, the restaurant was clean and churned out amazing dishes.

Any Burmese food is hard to find on the East Coast but good Burmese food is next to a miracle. And Amayar Kitchen is exactly that. It's fantastic! We love it! The owner is such a sweet man and always welcoming! Highly highly recommend this place!