<div class="tldr">Ko Burmese Kitchen, a new Burmese restaurant from chef Min Ko, opened June 17 at 34-09 30th Avenue in Astoria, Queens. The space seats 28 and serves Burmese staples including tea leaf salad and mohinga.</div>
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<li>Opened June 17 at 34-09 30th Avenue, Astoria.</li>
<li>Helmed by chef-owner Min Ko, formerly of Rangoon (Brooklyn).</li>
<li>Menu features Burmese salads, noodle soups, and curries.</li>
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The arrival of Ko Burmese Kitchen adds another Southeast Asian offering to Astoria's restaurant landscape. Chef Min Ko, who previously worked at Rangoon in Brooklyn, leads the new venture. His experience with Burmese cuisine shapes the concise menu.
The 28-seat restaurant occupies a corner space that formerly housed a Greek café. The dining room features simple decor with wood tables and minimal art. Ko Burmese Kitchen offers table service for lunch and dinner, with takeout planned for later this summer.
Notable menu items include laphet thoke (tea leaf salad), mohinga (fish noodle soup), and chicken curry with coconut rice. Prices for main dishes range from $16 to $23. Beer and wine are available, with a small dessert list to follow in July.
Chef Min Ko says the goal is to introduce Burmese dishes to the neighborhood in a casual setting. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h2>Where is Ko Burmese Kitchen located?</h2>
<p>Ko Burmese Kitchen is located at 34-09 30th Avenue, Astoria, Queens. The restaurant is at the corner of 30th Avenue and 34th Street, accessible via the 30th Avenue N/W subway station.</p>
<h2>What kind of food does Ko Burmese Kitchen serve?</h2>
<p>The menu at Ko Burmese Kitchen focuses on Burmese cuisine, including tea leaf salad, noodle soups like mohinga, and curries. The restaurant aims to highlight traditional flavors and uses house-made sauces and relishes.</p>
<h2>What are the restaurant's hours and reservation policy?</h2>
<p>Ko Burmese Kitchen is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant currently accepts walk-ins only and plans to offer reservations for groups of six or more in the coming months.</p>