Well, it's taken nine years for us to return to Pho Queen. Actually, it wasn't even our intended…read moredestination as we arrived on Jay Street in Schenectady a little after 6 pm on a Friday. We had been wanting to try Simone's Kitchen. But their line for service was sooo long and then the likelihood of finding an available table to eat at looked very discouraging. So, my wife suggested we walk two blocks north to Pho Queen. This was a new location since my last review, but it had the same warmth and comfortable high-back chairs from the former location. Overall, the space is not much different in size from the former; it still only seats about 18-20 customers. We were warmly greeted by the sister of the owner/chef who said she was helping her sister out tonight and offered us seating at a table for two in the front window. The menu still lists a variety of both Thai and Vietnamese style dishes, and I think they still do not offer alcoholic beverages. We didn't inquire about beverages as we were satisfied with the tap water provided. I did see a blackboard that listed a variety of bubble teas. One of the specials that we saw listed on the sidewalk sign from our window seating was Curry Puffs ($10). They were something we'd never had before so, of course we had to try them. The dumpling dough was unlike a wonton wrapper, maybe more like an empanada or pierogi wrapper, and the filling was curry with some vegetables like peas and carrots. There were four of them and they were provided with a side sauce similar to a nuoc mam. They were flavorful and quite enjoyable. My wife ordered the Tofu Phad Khuen Chai ($20). The menu description is sautéed fried tofu with bean sprouts, khuen-chai (Chinese celery) caramelized with sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce. The dish provided also included carrots and green peppers. My wife enjoyed it but also said it could have been more flavorful. My entrée was a total surprise. I had been thinking about ordering the seafood dish, Phad Cha Talay. But decided instead to order the duck dish, Kaeng Phed Ped Yang. When my meal was served by the Chef it was Phad Cha Talay ($26). I had not mentioned to anyone my original thought. We had a good laugh with the Chef and her sister and I insisted on staying with my "first thought." The Phad Cha Talay was delicious with shrimp, scallops, mussels, squid, broccoli, carrots, green peppers, kaffir lime leaves, rice, and a very flavorful sauce. Each seafood was perfectly cooked to perfection, and the white rice provided an excellent opportunity to soak up all that yummy sauce. Looks like we'll have to plan another visit for me to try that duck dish. Hopefully, when a clairvoyant isn't working.

Popped in with my husband for lunch. The atmosphere is super cozy and being as it was a Tuesday, we…read morehad the place to ourselves. The owner/chef took our order amidst take out customers rushing in and out. The food was SO FREAKING GOOD. I was angry that I couldn't finish it. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get it to fit. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals. When it came time to pay the bill, it wasn't even painful. So reasonably priced with the amount we got and the skill and effort that was put into the making. We're going back for sure.

As someone VERY WELL acquainted with quality Asian cuisine, this place is amazing. Definitely…read morerecommend .

Everything always delicious…read more Great service that's pleasant and prompt/efficient. Great value & price per portion, especially the lunch menu choices. I enjoy the hot tea and Thai ice tea, too! If I lived within walking distance or any closer, I would go every week (or more)! The best! Thank you

I've been wanting to visit Thai Orchid in Rensselaer after reading all of the great reviews it…read morereceived. Now, I'm adding mine to the growing list of rave reviews. This is a case of don't judge a book by its cover. The outside of the building could use a bit of work. Inside, it's not a very big restaurant. The decor is simple, but the aromas from the food being cooked are fabulous. I arrived for lunch with a friend on a weekday. The young man who greeted us served as both the waiter and the host. I ordered a chicken Penang Curry. I realize the restaurant doesn't have a large staff. Still, it's able to get a lot done efficiently. Our server disappeared and came back with our orders a short time later. I couldn't tell if he also cooked our food and I didn't ask. There were two other tables occupied with customers. I have to say the meal By did not disappoint. I loved my Penang Curry. What's more, it was a lunch special which cost $10. Considering how much I ate, it was very reasonably priced. I've already thought about what I'll order the next time I come back. Can't wait.

Thai Orchid is our takeout place for lunch. We've never eaten in the restaurant and it seems to do…read moremore of a takeout than an eat-in one. The restaurant is small and fairly nondescript. We usually get some kind of stir fry and a curry dish. The food is fresh and delicious. I like spicy food but anything at the spicy level is usually too hot for me. I order my food medium and it's plenty spicy. There's a young guy at the counter when we pick up. He's friendly and efficient and gets our food out right away.

Been her a few times now, this is my cousins favorite thai restaurant. Everytime he drives over…read morefrom Massachusetts, he mentions how good the food is at this place. Service has always been great with friendly staff. My last stop was only for sticky mango rice. Restaurant is well maintained but the front door entrance gets a lil confusing.

We love this restaurant! The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and if you're dining in…read moreyou're going to like it a lot! Many people get take out from here which I will admit, we have done twice but we really enjoy dining in at the restaurant because it's fun. The staff is really nice and extremely helpful. When we say vegan they know what we mean which is difficult sometimes because a lot of people have misconceptions about what that entails. You have to think about what ingredients the noodles were made with, do they contain egg or not. What sauces are traditionally used, is it a fish sauce? Is something cooked with butter? So just saying no meat, eggs, or dairy doesn't always make people think about everything but this restaurant gets it. Also people ask well what about gluten? It has nothing to do with being vegan it is related to having celiac disease. Bottom line, if you have food allergies or sensitivities, they know what is in their food and they will tell you or offer suggestions to help you out. The spring rolls, the gyoza, the crazy noodle (drunken noodle), curry rice, fresh rolls, all of it has been good everytime we go. This review is long overdue, Tamarind is just so good if you need vegan or vegetarian options they have a lot of plant-based menu items. The unsweetened iced tea, that's my jam! Love it!

Took the acct team to dinner. If you can see I have a trend bringing staff to Thai across the east…read more I got my usual chicken red curry, no complaints on it. Nice heat and great flavor. Can't remember what the ladies got. Also got pad Thai for the table. It was good and a little sweet. Peanuts on one side. Great flavor as well. When I come to this town I always eat here.

Food: 9/10 - The food was delicious and full of flavor…read more Service: The staff was friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: Cute, cozy, and inviting. It has a comfortable atmosphere that makes it a nice place to relax and enjoy your meal. Emanuel is good if your walking during lunch as there is no parking- unless if you come after 5pm and park on main roads and walk.

This is, perhaps, my most frequented sushi/takeout place. Yet somehow I have no pictures because I…read morealways have to dig in so quickly! We love ordering on Mondays (10 rolls for $40) which is a crazy deal! The sushi is always fresh and so yummy. My 2 and 4 year old love sushi night so that's obviously a good sign. The rolls are the perfect size; you can fit 1 piece of a roll as 1 bite without looking like a slob haha! We've also tried the agedashi tofu, Hot and sour soup, shrimp shumai, lo main and multiple other items and have loved every one. Specifically during Covid they setup a take out window right at their door for safety which I appreciated. Also, when I had my first baby who was a newborn in the car, they brought my pickup order out to the car for me as a courtesy. Highly recommend this restaurant!

I decided to stop by Tomo Asian Bistro on New Scotland Road after noticing how much this area has…read moregrown with new restaurants popping up nearby. I'm glad I did because this place turned out to be a hidden gem. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere that's clean, cozy, and perfect for either a casual lunch or dinner with friends. The service was friendly, and the sake was the perfect complement to the meal. I ordered the Vegetable Pad Thai and a Cucumber Roll, while my friend chose the General Tso's Chicken. If I'm being completely honest, my friend's dish stole the show. The chicken was perfectly crispy, coated in a flavorful sauce with just the right balance of sweet and savory, and paired wonderfully with the rice and broccoli. My Vegetable Pad Thai was fresh and satisfying, but I would have loved just a little more sauce to really bring all the flavors together. The Cucumber Roll was light, refreshing, and a nice contrast to the richer entrées. Overall, this was a great dining experience. Between the inviting atmosphere, flavorful food, and relaxing vibe, Tomo Asian Bistro is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Slingerlands area. I'll absolutely be back to explore more of the menu.

The food is exceptional! One of the best in the area. We have ordered a few times now and it's been…read morepretty consistent. Best LoMein by far.

Absolutely the best ever take out. Egg drop and wonton soups, pork with onions and vegetables,…read morechicken fried rice, crab Rangoon, cold sesame noodles. Generous servings. We go no where else for Chinese food.

Excellent sushi menu. Service was very fast. Had fun with the sushi chefs. Very impressed with the…read morecreativity and presentation of the menu items.

I don't understand how this place got such great reviews, their food is just sad…read more We got a couple of rolls and the salmon was a pale pink color. Not fresh and drenched in sauce to cover it up. The Mongolian beef was better, but given they have the word "sushi" in their name, you would expect it to be good.