Since its opening in 2022, Burmese food truck Mom’s Special Cooking has attracted customers from Round Rock, Pflugerville, Dallas and beyond as one of the only spots in the Austin area serving traditional Burmese bites.

The backstory

Owned by Yee Yee and her husband Win Bo, the food truck opened in the lot of State Farm Insurance on Parmer Lane on November 26, 2022. It became fully operational in January 2023 and has established a recurring customer base with its Burmese- and Asian-style cuisine.
The Malar dish includes chicken, shrimp, corn, meatballs, noodles, vegetables, mushrooms, lotus roots, Napa cabbage and peanuts for $11.99. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
The Malar dish includes chicken, shrimp, corn, meatballs, noodles, vegetables, mushrooms, lotus roots, Napa cabbage and peanuts for $11.99. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Before opening the food truck Yee worked as a cook at a restaurant in Round Rock. When she first looked into making her dream of becoming a business owner a reality, she wanted to sell fried chicken but her son encouraged her to bring something new to the table.

“My son told me, ‘Mommy, everybody everywhere has fried chicken. You should try doing traditional foods,’” Yee said.

On the menu


As the sole employee at the truck, Yee said all its offerings are created using recipes which she learned online but has added her personal touches to.

“My hobby is cooking,” Yee said. “I’m cooking and somebody’s eating and they love it so I’m very happy in my life.”

During the week, customers can find Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Fish, Shaken Beef, Kung Pao Chicken and more Chinese meals with some Thai entrees.
The Green Tea Salad features green tea, cabbage, tomato, green chili and assorted fried beans with dry shrimp or fried fish for $6.99. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
The Green Tea Salad features green tea, cabbage, tomato, green chili and assorted fried beans with dry shrimp or fried fish for $6.99. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
On weekends, Yee makes Burmese options including Mohinga, a fish soup with thin rice noodles, and Falooda, a milk-based sweet drink typically made with ice cream, bread pudding and gelatin.

Yee said some regulars stick to the same meal every week they stop by while others opt to try new dishes every visit.


“For some regular customers every day is different from what they usually have,” Yee said. “They say, ‘Oh I want to try this item. Oh I love it but I want to try another item.’”

While the food truck has gained popularity with the local crowd, Yee said it has also become a hotspot for travelers looking to taste Burmese cuisine.

“I’ve had New York people tell me, ‘Oh I got on a flight and saw on the internet Austin has Burmese food.’”
The food truck offers a range of Burmese and Chinese dishes including Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Fish for $13.99. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
The food truck offers a range of Burmese and Chinese dishes including Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Fish for $13.99. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact)
Looking forward

Yee and Bo said they are looking for a location closer to their home in East Austin where Yee can open a brick-and-mortar restaurant. She hopes to expand the Burmese food offerings past its current weekend window once they acquire a larger space.