A Bite Of Xian

I passed by this place wanting to go and it was packed. Then my son's roommate suggested it one day…read moreand I was SO excited and it did not disappoint! Cannot wait until next semester and we go back to Troy!

Lovely place for afternoon tea! The 3 tier tea for $24 comes with choice of sandwich, salad or…read moresoup, and scone. The tea is not included. There is so much variety of teas from all over the world. You can smell the teas from the selection before choosing. Love the presentation and the teacups! The same afternoon tea in NYC would've cost double. Will definitely be back at one of their 4 locations upstate! Absolute joy. The server was also very nice and attentive!

Back of room forward. Ok for wheelchairs.

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French press coffee

Lucky Corner

4.3(106 reviews)

0.6 mi

Friendly owners with great options and bubble teas. Braised pork and beef noodle soup are good…read morestarts...Not open Tuesday

WARNING: when getting food ask for rice. We were very sad :(…read more I got the chicken w/ garlic sauce. Not very yummy. Maybe the rice would have helped. We also got the sesame tofu, that was delicious. And that's on period. We really wanted rice :(

General Tso's Chicken Singapore noodles Garlic broccoli Spring Pork Egg Roll Ees

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Tofu pudding with ginger syrup

Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen

4.4(304 reviews)

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Food was outstanding, but small portions. Service was good…read more Sweet little place we will go back to. Ty

Popped in for a quick lunch at this restaurant off Ferry St in Troy. Luckily I found a parking spot…read moreout front but did notice there is a small parking lot kitty corner from the shop. Enjoyed some maekgelli, pickled radish and bulgogi - all of it tasty. The one server was busy and friendly; food came out quickly and was tasty. Ambience is casual and cute!

Bulgogi

Bulgogi: thinly sliced beef deep-marinated in a soy sesame sauce.

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Exterior

Lime Leaf Thai Bistro

4.4(45 reviews)

0.7 mi

I had made up my mind on making this my first review for 2025. However, my unplanned travel across…read morea few countries and continents caused delays. My aunt wanted me to take her to a Thai restaurant that I had taken her once in Latham NY. I told her I've found a better spot, let's go and there we were. This time we ordered a couple of items from The specials menu which included khao soi and wings to go with cherry chicken, padhai and butterfly shrimp. I would probably say this is my new go to thai spot In the capital region. They have amazing deals on the lunch specials and the food tasted better than the deals. Few tips, you can never see the specials board, but it's near the cash register. Service may be a little slower when it gets busy as there's only one person that's managing upfront. I have been satisfied with the food, service and ambience.

We wanted Thai food when we were in Troy and decided to go to this restaurant because of the good…read morereviews. We were greeted upon entering and seated right away. We were there for lunch on a weekend and it was not busy at all. Looks to be a family run business. Service was good with only the lady and her daughter working the front. We ordered the Thai tea and it was a bit too sweet. The Tom Yum noodle soup was good but also a bit on the sweet side compared to what I've had in other restaurants. But I do like it though. Tastes more like the Vietnamese version. The chicken curry puffs were good with the sweet and sour dipping sauce. Though a bit pricey with only 3 puffs for $8. Also curry flavor could have been a bit stronger. We will have to go back to try more off their menu. We would have liked to order the Mango and sticky rice dessert too but we were too full this time.

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Mallo's

4.8(17 reviews)

0.5 mi

I've been wanting to try the vegan sandwich options at Mallos for a long time. We tried both - the…read moreeggplant and the cauliflower Reuben. Both were good. The Reuben was a little too unidimensional for my taste, because the cauliflower is fermented I think there isn't enough contrast with the sauerkraut which is really the only other ingredient. the flavor was great but the texture wasn't my favorite. The eggplant itself was amazing! I loved it. But again I think the composition of the sandwich was a little off for my taste, there was a pile of arugula that overpowered the eggplant which was star but a very small portion of the sandwich. The homemade chips were the best I've ever had and YOU SHOULD TRY!!!! Phenomenally crisp and cooked to perfection. Overall, I don't think I'd come back often because there arent a ton of vegan options and I was enthralled by them but if I was in a group with meat eaters and they wanted sandwiches I would happily tag along and get one of these options again.

I was on my way to the Korean restaurant nearby, but I stopped when I saw a cute cartoon dog eating…read morea strawberry on the window of this spot. I hopped on Yelp, saw the great reviews, took 1 minute to browse the menu, and I turned around and walked right in to Mallo's. The space is pink with black and white checkered floor. I was greeted as I walked in and they were patient while I read the menu (again). Everything sounded great but I went with the veggie sandwich but made into a wrap. They brought my food out to me on a little tray with a paper branded with the same cute dog. I loved the wrap! I'm glad I went the wrap route - it was perfect. Mozzarella, arugula, fried eggplant, olives - yummm. It was so delicious and flavorful and a big portion! I took leftovers back to my hotel and had them the next day. I'm so glad I stopped in to this spot and would definitely come back for more of their tasty food.

Soup du jour

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Falafel salad

JiBeiChuan Rice Noodles & Ramen

4.3(45 reviews)

9.4 mi

RAMEN! ...but wait-there's more. So much more than ramen…read more(which was DELICIOUS-I had the vegetable ramen with enoki mushroom, bean sprout, seaweed, corn, bamboo shoots, nori and scallion; I chose the Japanese creamy vegetable broth over the miso soup base). So many soup varieties including Thai style, tomato, original bone broth, spicy, fish maw, chicken, beef, pork and even sauerkraut soups. There are plenty of hot and cold appetizers available plus fried rice and stirfried dishes. Don't forget Boba, fruit teas, milk, teas...etc. Loved my lemon green (fruit) tea with clear boba. I just happened to be driving by between meetings, spotted Ji Bei Chuan and got takeout. Service was awesome...really helpful and fast. There's a good sized dining room if you'd prefer to eat there. I would like to have one of these places closer to home, please. Thank you.

Take out - more than a few people have mentioned it, their to-go containers are functionally…read moreelegant. It's split in two; the deeper container contains the stock/broth while another colander type arrangement holds the noodles and other ingredients above it. It's genius. The soup servings are generous although I would also agree with others that the soup base isn't house made. I got the tonkotsu ramen today. The body of the soup base is too homogenized, too thin to be a pork bone broth. It's okay and the amount of ramen in that soup is a carb overload. I need a nap. Despite my niggling complaints, I would go again, without hesitation.

View from my table to the front of the restaurant

Signature fish maw chicken rice soup

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Outside entrance

Taiwan Noodle

4.3(473 reviews)

6.2 mi

My partner and I drive from NYC to Vermont at least once a year, and every single time we make a…read moremidpoint stop here. Taiwan Noodle consistently serves absolutely delicious food. The spicy wontons are our all-time favorite the sauce is incredibly flavorful, and unlike many places where the wontons are mostly dough, these are generously filled with meat. We also ordered the beef chunk soup and the salt-and-pepper fish. Even though I've been here many times, the salt-and-pepper fish was new to me on this visit, and it was fantastic crispy, perfectly seasoned, with little bits of fried garlic and a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce that was so good. If you're in the area, definitely stop by!

The stewed beef chuck, which is really beef noodle soup, was ok. Good portion size, good amount of…read morebeef and bok choy. If you get it to go, they put the noodles and stuff on a tray that sits on top of the broth, which is really cool. The broth was lacking in flavor, very bland. Their lo mein looks like it would be good, but it tasted really strange. Broccoli and beef were good though. The beef was very tender and flavorful.

Interior

Spicy wontons

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Fried tofu, mushrooms, and tofu sheets

Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Cafe

4.1(484 reviews)

5.4 mi

The ramen here is very good, flavorful & spicy levels were good for me. The pork buns are…read moredelicious, especially liked the spicy pork buns. Drinks are good, lots of sake choices - but they are sweeter than I prefer so I opted for beer & cider. It was good to have the choices. Was in a party of 9 on a Thursday night, bust but they accommodated us & the waitress was attentive & fast. Everyone was very satisfied!

Strengths: *Funky/hip repurposed diner with fun graffitied…read morecash decorating the ceiling and walls *Attentive, fast service *Reasonable prices Weaknesses: *Broth lacked depth of flavor found in the best ramen shops *Pork belly buns were bland and underwhelming- seemed like maybe they were frozen and defrosted *Ramen noodles were springy but lacked flavor We've been to many ramen shops around the country- Tanpopo has room for improvement.

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Takoyaki

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Make That 2: (Hot Sake)

Ali Baba

4.5(364 reviews)

0.9 mi

My son had stopped here on the way to visit and based on some of the leftovers, we knew it had to…read morebe on the list. Traveling within about 5 minutes on the way to visit a good friend, and it happened to be right around lunch time, the opportunity finally came. It's a casual place, lots of 2 and 4 top tables, but what caught my eye when we went in was the cooler full of amazing side options. Then you look up and there's a beautiful oven and a dough station. This is looking great. We sat and ordered lamb kebab and doner kebab. A couple minutes later, a large (~11x17?) wooden tray appeared with a piping hot lavash bread and a plate of dill yogurt sauce. If the meal had stopped there, I would have been a happy camper. We had just had a few pieces when the kebab arrived, each with a pepper, tomato, some red cabbage, and onion. Both meats were authentic and delicious. My favorite way to eat my doner was with a bit of the bread, a bit of the dill sauce, some onion and cabbage, and a bunch of meat - a mini gyro, if you will. We took away about 1/3 of the generous portions and ordered a large mixed plate (all 10 of the sides) and baklava to take to our friend. It's a bit of a drive for us, but any time we're anywhere close, we're going to be back for sit down (if it's mealtime) or takeaway if it's not. I highly recommend you do the same.

Alibaba is probably the oldest Turkish restaurant in the Albany area, and it recently got a nice…read moreupgrade -- from the furniture to the serving plates and menus. The place feels much more modern and inviting now. Our family especially enjoys the beyti kebab, the güveç, and their pide. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but since their pide is very good, I imagine the pizza would also be solid. For me though, the real highlight at Alibaba is the mezze. In Turkish cuisine, grilled meats and kebabs are almost always enjoyed with a variety of mezze. They might technically be sides, but they're a big part of the whole experience. These days there are several Turkish kebab places in the area, but none of them offer a wide selection of fresh, house-made mezze like Alibaba does. At many places you're lucky if you find one or two options, often just a basic ezme. At Alibaba you'll find around ten different mezze and each one tastes distinct and freshly made. Every time I tell myself I'll just take a little... and somehow I end up filling a big mezze plate. Honestly, even when we grill at home, our motivation is picking up mezze from Alibaba to go with it. I'm not sure if it gets the credit it deserves, but don't skip the mezze here -- you'd be missing out. In fact, start with the mezze and figure out the rest later :))

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Mixed Kebab

Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe

4.5(84 reviews)

0.6 mi

I got a cup of drip coffee that was delicious to the last drop. (Ot h er coffeehouses fill the…read morebottom of my cup with grounds, they didnt)didn't. My co.panions had hot chocolate th topped with whipped cream. We all chose the French Toast Sticks, which cNe stacked in a hashtag pattern 3 layers high and ample amounts of whipped cream and Maple syrup for dipping. After the meal we selected a board game to play The staff is skilled and friendly, the game selection has something for everyone.

Really enjoy this place. They have great cookies and breads and the drinks are on point. They table…read moreeverywhere--the farmers market, local festivals--& I love how they support the locals. Usually friendly service, and when they table everything is $4, making it easy to purchase. Plentiful game options and lots of events.

Grimlock's Favorite and jenga sticks

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Rad S.

8 years ago

This Xian eatery opened recently and attracted some chinese students at RPI, including me. With all the hype, however, the food itself is only two stars, and the extra star goes to the decor. Pork Burger is a Xian classic, but here it's mostly minced pork fat with little flavor. Liangpi, aka cold rice noodle, is another classic. If you insist on trying Xian food this is what I recommend here. We lastly ordered the Spicy Little Hotpot and it was a total disappointment, flavorless and unauthentic. We came at noon and there were some open street parking around. read more

Savage C.

6 years ago

This is a good restaurant I love the food there it taste good. You can try to eat there :)

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