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.

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.

First night in Albany brought us to Albany Ale and Oyster…read more Great food and beer here! Whenever there is a Main Brewing Company beer on tap anywhere I am sure to get it. They are an elite beer company. The tuna tartar was delicious and fresh, I really enjoyed it. The oysters on the east coast are always amazing. My wife loved the clam chowder, I tasted it and it was very flavorful. The people with us got an amazing charcuterie board! It was very well put together. There is lots of conversation going on around us but not so loud you can't hear your own.

My partner treated me to lunch at Ale & Oyster. While I was excited to come, my expectations for…read morethe resto were not entirely met: -Our server ignored us for at least half an hour. We couldn't easily flag someone down to take our orders. -Our waters tasted like fish water :( -I ordered a house salad with added shrimp, but I only got 3 pieces of shrimp. It didn't feel like it was worth my money. Not sure if I would return again.

A monumentally good sandwich! Incredible sandwich menu, everything house made, hand prepped. Every…read moreaspect of the sandwich is a work of art. The cutlet, the house baked bread, fresh spinach, house dressing, cheese, etc. it's a fun little market inside with plenty of Housemade products to buy like sauces, pasta, read to go meals, soups, etc. it's tucked away on Delaware Ave. parking is super hard but if you walk, it's worth the walk! This is the special chicken cordon pink sandwich where proceeds go to the American cancer society. Amazing stuff from top to bottom

I wandered into Cardona's Market for lunch and immediately got that small‑town Italian deli vibe:…read moreseparate counters for Deli items and Sandwiches and shelves of various Italian goods for sale. I ordered Joe's Special, and it was exactly what I hoped for: a well‑balanced stack of chicken cutlets, mayo, cheese, and bacon. The large was big enough for two meals. Albany turned up a lot of Deli options, Cardona's is a clear stand out.

Not from here but found it near the airport. Local. If I lived here, this would be the treat for…read morethe week every week. Got the Spicy Tori and DANG. Freakin YUM! 10/10 would recommend!

Came here for lunch after airport run. This place is nothing fancy. They have a small menu. Order…read moreand pay by the counter and they will bring your food to your table. Our ramen were delicious, the meats were tender and have nice flavors. I just wish my broth is hotter ( temperature hot). Will definitely come back.

Great food and service! Very popular! Suggest to reserve…read moreahead! Friendly Staff! Going there for over six years! Spot on all the time!

I have been coming here for over 8 years. Never disappoint. Between the Elvis and the Ragin Cajun…read moreyou cannot go wrong.

I stayed one night at the Renaissance because I was overnighting in Albany and it looked close to…read moreCity Beer Hall which looked good on Yelp. Well that's a confusing sentence. I walked the half block from my hotel room and saw the lighted sign on the building drawing be to City Beer Hall. The bar is old school wood, long tables, and people generally having a good time. I was alone so chose the bar for sitting because that is more convenient for me and the wait staff. The beer menu was long with a few regionals new to me. Too many sours though for my taste, but those are popular now. I am not going to talk about the beers available because those will surely change by the time you read this. I ordered a beer and checked out the food menu. There were some good looking items on the menu, I really wanted a good pizza after my earlier airport pizza debacle, but a whole pizza was too much for one guy. I discussed the food choices with my friendly bartender and settled on the chicken nuggets and a side of fries. The nuggets are hard breaded from thighs and pretty good. The fries were crispy, well seasoned, and overly abundant. Overall the meal was great! It was Thursday night and they had a trivia-like game that was related to Family Feud so I played that. Might have stayed a little later than I should have but the beer was good. I was looking at the beer refrigerator and saw Fiddlehead IPA and asked my bartender about it. He was not really keen on it but that is the best beer they had there, but that is one really good beer. Later I notice that was the beer they were giving you if you ordered the $8 beer and a shot, which is an excellent value! There was some kind of drama this night. There was a lady who first tried to order Jager Bombs for her table and the bartender told her sorry we don't do those so she ordered Tito's shots instead. Well this ended about how you would expect with her losing a credit card and blaming everyone in sight for her problems. The bartender and manager were S-tier professionals managing her and keeping the food and beer flowing to the rest of us. Guys, thank you for your service! If you are in downtown Albany and you are hungry or thirsty hit up the City Beer Hall.

I'm conflicted about this review but, here goes: upon entering the restaurant it smelled "dirty"…read moreand it was, in fact, pretty dirty. There was dust collected around on windowsills and walls throughout the restaurant. The while building was run-down. The employees were mostly indifferent except the food runner-he was pleasant. The food, however, was fabulous! The meatball sub had delicious bread. The wings were crispy and flavorful. The veggie burger and hot honey pizza were also very tasty. I had to overlook the cleanliness and hope the kitchen had higher standards!

The copper crow is great they have unique dishes! I loved the stuffed haddock! Also the calamari…read morewas good! They have lots of seating and a cute lounge area! Great for a date night.

I'm definitely a fan of this place. This is the second time we've stopped by and we all try each…read moreother's dishes which have been great each time. Today, I got the Korean chopped cheese which comes with fingerling potatoes. The bread is soft but substantial enough to hold all the beef and cheese which is nice and flavorful albeit a tiny bit salty. The fingerling potatoes were different and a good choice since you need the large amount of potato to cut through the richness of the meat and cheese. The menu here is a decently sized and varied, with some Asian inspired ones like this sandwich. Note: some of the dishes, like this one, are quite large and could easily feed two people. The space is large with regular tables and chairs, an area with couches and lounge chairs, and an outdoor patio area with tables and umbrellas. We've opted for the outdoor area each time since it was nice out. Service is nice and friendly. Check it out.

Caesar salad is on point. Lots of croutons which everyone likes. And the salad lasted me 2 meals…read morefor 14$. Only problem is how cold it is if theirs no seats outside your cooked 8.7/10

I really like Bountiful Bread and I go their frequently, mostly for their morning glory muffins…read more Their sandwiches, soups, and salads are just special and made with care. For example, my simple breakfast sandwich (pictured) was on a full ciabatta sub and it had spinach. The server, who is always there in the morning and always so kind, suggested an array of veggies when I told her I did not eat pork. The decor is peaceful - light brown wooden aesthetic. It would be a cool place to study. The only thing I do not like at BB is their coffee. They have a nice selection of bottled beverages, and if I really want coffee, then I go to Uncommon Grounds, but not until after I get breakfast from BB.

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.