Shwe Burmese Restaurant is a charming family-owned establishment nestled in Rensselaer, renowned for its authentic, homestyle Burmese cuisine that captures the rich flavors and traditional recipes of Myanmar. In addition to its signature dishes, the restaurant also offers a variety of other Asian-inspired options, including Thai and Chinese dishes, as well as fresh sushi, providing a diverse menu that caters to a range of tastes.
This cozy spot is highly regarded by locals and visitors alike for its flavorful, freshly prepared food, generous portion sizes, and affordable prices, making it a favorite dining destination in the area. The welcoming, casual ambiance gives it a warm, intimate feel, often described as a “hole-in-the-wall gem,” where some say dining feels like being in a family’s home, adding to its authentic charm.
Patrons frequently comment on the exceptional service — warm, friendly, and attentive. It’s common to see multiple generations of the family working together, creating a lively and familial atmosphere. Children often do their homework at tables, which emphasizes the restaurant’s relaxed, down-to-earth vibe. Every dish is made fresh to order by a dedicated small family team, which adds to the authenticity and quality of the meals. While service might be slower during busy times, the delicious food generally makes the wait worthwhile.
The staff consistently receives praise for their kindness, sweetness, and genuine attentiveness, making guests feel as if they are visiting a family friend rather than a typical restaurant. The owners are actively involved in connecting with guests, fostering a welcoming environment. Due to limited space and only a few tables available for dine-in customers, takeout remains a popular choice among locals. For dinner patrons, the experience is enhanced with complimentary soup and salad at the start, along with a free dessert to conclude the meal, reinforcing the restaurant’s reputation for generous hospitality and delightful dining.
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Selections From The Shwe Burmese Restaurant Menu
- Braised Pork Belly Skewer (Burmese Style): Served with sweet chili sauce or spicy tamarind sauce.
- Vegetable Samosa: Potatoes, onions, and green peas with spicy tamarind or sweet chili sauce.
- Vegetable Fresh Roll: Thin rice paper wrapped with avocado, cucumber, carrot, and served with sweet chili sauce.
- Crispy Tofu: Burmese style. Fried homemade tofu with tamarind sauce.
- Burmese Squash Tempura: Eggplant, onion, potatoes, Burmese squash, and sweet potatoes, deep-fried in lightly seasoned tempura batter, with a choice of sauce.
- Samosa Salad: Fried samosa, onion, cabbage, potatoes, coconut milk, chicken, chickpea broth.
- Tea Leaf Salad Vegan. (LAT PHAT THOAT) Crispy: pea, peanut, sesame seed, and garlic oil. Ground pickle tea leaf, cabbage, onion, and tomato.
- Vegetarian Noodle Soup: Burmese style. Rice vermicelli or noodles, carrot, mushroom, napa cabbage, and soft tofu in clear broth.
- Vegetable Curry: Gluten Free. Vegan. Slow-cooked potatoes, eggplant, carrot, okra, green beans, with yellow dhal in vegetable broth and tamarind juice.
- Pork Belly Stew: Burmese-style pork belly cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, and sweet sauce.
- Burmese Stir Fried Noodle: (Khouk swal kyaw) Choice of your favorite meat, stir-fried wheat noodle served with green bean, cabbage, carrot, broccoli, celery, & egg.
- Burmese Fried Rice: Stir-fried jasmine rice fried with steamed yellow split peas and onion, garlic, egg, turmeric, and sweet soy sauce.
- Vegetable Fresh Roll: Gluten-free. Avocado, carrot, cucumber, baby spinach, fresh green lettuce, red cabbage, and sesame seed.
- Red Dragon Roll: Roll with spicy crab and cucumber on top of fresh sliced salmon with spicy mayo & hot chili sauce.
- Fried Banana Roll & Ice Cream: Fried banana wrapped in spring roll shell topped with chocolate sauce. Served with your choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
- Sticky Rice Cake: Choice of Burmese-style sticky rice ball or sticky rice cake topped with sweet coconut flakes.
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