Delighted that i stopped at this restaurant. The fiod was delicious and the staff attentive. The…read morerestaurant was clean. The menu was a bit different - not your standard chinese. Thai influence, cooking tables, cook at your own table, etc all led to a wonderful experience. The only downside was the staffs inability to use explain dishes to me.

Picnic Garden is one of the few retailers that has survived in the City Station complex, being open…read morealmost 3 years at this point. Are they going to survive? Who knows, but being the closest takeout to a couple hundred college students certainly helps. I have tried Picnic Garden on multiple occasions: once for the lunch buffet and for takeout the other times. The lunch buffet I had was mediocre, average for generic American Chinese restaurants with a small selection. The takeout was absolutely abysmal each time. The food was flavorless and the Szechuan dishes I ordered had no spice. What a shame. I live close enough to this place and prices are so low that I would be a frequent customer if it were at least average, but it's some of the worst Chinese food I have had in this country. I give this place another chance every few months only to be disappointed. I considered giving a second star because of the good prices, but you're better off buying (cheaper) food from the warmer at the nearby Stewart's.

Always something good on the menu. A staple of Easthampton. Delicious mains and sides. Reliable…read moreburger!

Cool high ceilinged industrial space with booths, an old time lunch counter, tables, high tables…read moreand a few outdoor tables on a covered patio. Order at the counter. Very inventive menu with some great sandwich options, salads, side veggies, and more. We struggled on what to get because everything looked tasty. The guy taking orders/running the register gave us great suggestions and knew the menu well. We went with a burger, fish sandwich, chicken Milanese sandwich and chilled long bean salad. We all traded bites and everything was excellent. My chicken was thin and crispy and still juicy on a perfect sesame seed bun with arugula and aioli - squeeze of lemon on top and we're good to go! Burger was juicy, and flavorful and the blackened fish was most delicious. The long beans slayed in an Asian type dressing with some Chiles in it - just the right amount of spice. Great selection of beer and wine plus tasty n/a drinks too. The pie slices sounded great but we couldn't pass up on the soft serve. Current flavors were corn and brown butter caramel. We got a swirl of both and inhaled it. Well worth a visit!

So it's been a couple years since we were last here and we stopped by for lunch for old time's…read moresake. Well, we were quite happy we did! Food was excellent. We shared several dishes: salt & pepper squid, eggplant in garlic sauce, and roast pork & duck over rice. All were very tasty and satisfying. Staff is welcoming and friendly.

I apologize to every Asian cuisine in Amherst, including the now defunct Arigato Sushi, because…read moreFormosa Chinese, formerly Amherst Chinese, still provides service and food that are incredible and deserve state-wide recognition. Formosa has an affordable lunch menu, and even on busy days has delivered my meal within ten minutes. Don't be astounded yet, because I would easily wait twenty minutes for this food. When their food arrives from the delicious variety of their lunch specials, you will be treated to crispy tofu, a nuanced spice for chili or jalapeño meals, or fresh vegetables that will make you wonder: who is introducing you to the best cuisine that southeast Asia has to offer? Sichuan meals, Mandarin meals, and even with a Miso soup that is vibrant and delicate in flavor, you may not have any difficulty in deciding at all because any meal you choose will be cooked with what tastes like generations of expertise, love, and wisdom. It is not possible to follow a recipe, or a video, or a shopping trip and recreate the food at the level of Formosa, nor at the price of Formosa, and I say this after years of enjoying their meals. If you are in the area and you are hungry, you will want to visit Formosa as it is an unbelievably satisfying trip for almost any person in the continental USA, and likely for international travelers from near and far. Please tip your staff generously and leave a review to share this love--there is no amount of business they can do that will do the history and delight in their food justice. Their food is accessible to the local public, and they also donate to local causes as well. Amherst has more than universities that educate people here, they have restaurants with generations of stories and wisdom in every meal. You'll be amazed at the silky luxury their hot and sour soup is, with a texture matching the fresh micro mushrooms inside. Be prepared and humble, the staff are dedicated, responsible, and attentive to the public as much as they can. I would love to read a book about the story of this restaurant some day.

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 :(

I've lived in Troy for 5 years and only checked out Plum Blossom recently. My only regret is…read morewaiting so long. The inner decor is simply beautiful. Carved wood and water fountains. The food was delicious. We picked a bunch of appetizers and an entree to share. The crab rangoons were off (too much crunch, not enough cream cheese) but everything else was great. The potstickers were my absolute favorite. The service was a little slow but honestly I kind of appreciated it. It felt very family-oriented instead of corporate rushing. I'll definitely be back to experiment with the menu more

Amazing decor to start with. Everything we order comes out perfect and delicious and their cold…read moresesame noodles are exceptional We're from Florida by way of Long Island and this is by far the best Chinese food we've had since leaving the Island

I ordered from Uber eats an item off the menu which was supposed to be healthy and listed as such…read morethe total opposite arrived, and when I called the restaurant and spoke to the manager, who is presumably the owner not only was she extremely nasty to me and refused to make me the correct product, but she said that this product doesn't even exist on her menu that Uber eats must've made a mistake. She was extremely nasty. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

Some of the best take-out Chinese food in the area, try the fried dumplings! I was pleasantly…read moresurprised

Went for lunch with my sister-in-law on a Wed. arriving at 12:15. Parking lot was almost full, and…read moreit had just opened at noon. Walked in and almost EVERY table had diners. By 12:30, every table was occupied. What? Great reputation! We were seated at a small but nice window table right away. Immediately, we received a pot of tea. We placed our order since I had to be home by 1:30. Turned out we were served quickly considering how busy the kitchen must have been. Our Hot and Sour Soups came within 7-10 min. followed by our lunch choices. Hot and Sour Soup was outstanding. My go to anytime it is on menu, so I compliment from experience. It had a flavorful base that was perfectly sweet and sour. The tofu was sliced small, and the mushrooms had a pleasant texture and taste. Delicious! Sesame Chicken was with a sweet and tangy sauce that hit all the right notes. It was made with nice size chunks of white meat. Broccoli was not over cooked. Pork with Garlic Sauce was a great choice. Tender strips of pork covered in a good sauce that was perfect on the rice. We each took a portion of our lunch home so we would have "room" for ice cream. Homemade Ice Cream! Two scoops for each of us: Too delicious to share plus a real treat! *Green Tea/Matcha was deep in color and the flavor--superb. *Red Bean was sweeter, and my taste buds enjoyed every spoonful. Enjoyable lunch at a restaurant where you can count on food being well prepared plus get experienced service. A true GEM.

For dim sum dining, this is the place to go in the Capital Region. For those of you who don't know,…read moredim sum is comprised of small plates of food perfect for sharing. It is mostly eaten for brunch and or lunch. I ordered many small plates but the ones that stood out most were the pork soup dumplings, crab and pork soup dumplings, seafood shumai (a traditional small cup shaped steamed dumpling) the wontons in spicy chili oil, and shrimp dumplings. Additionally I also enjoyed their General Tso's shrimp and Peking Duck. Service here is on point and the waitstaff is attentive. They checked on our table a number of times and the pot of hot tea and iced water with lime wedges did not go unnoticed. Also the ambiance here is nice and the interior space is well maintained and inviting. I highly recommend eating here as the food is authentic and delicious. An exceptional dining experience awaits you!

One of the few options for lunch in the 30 minutes I get in the Watervliet area. Inexpensive, very…read morequick turn around time. Good quality for the price. It's not one of those chain-style Chinese restaurants. And for my money, the local Chinese places often have the best food. Customer service is always good, a friendly smile, no bad experiences to report.

The service was very friendly and welcoming. My order was ready quickly. Price was very reasonable…read moreand the food (orange chicken and pork fried rice) was exactly what I wanted. Will definitely go again.

Ok, it's definitely Peter Chan in the kitchen after my skepticism in previous update. I know this…read morebecause first, a regular customer came in and called out "hey Peter how you doin?" Second, because the hard working chef is once again quietly exerting his authority with small acts of independence. He brought out my lunch special himself but declined to give me a dinner plate (needed because the serving entirely covers the oval plate it was delivering on) and, once again, my pork with pickled cabbage had no pickled cabbage. Touche, Peter. The regular customer ordered items I would never consider, like walnut shrimp and egg foo young. But I'm sure it was still great, as was my no-pickles pork, as is everything Peter cooks. The guy is a gem. And he looks to be in good health after that mystery hiatus so I hope he'll be around awhile.

I remember reading that Ocean Palace was closing for months to renovate. I was happy to see the…read moreresults. The entrance looks a lot better. Instead of picking up takeout at the front door, customers can now make their way to the counter. I'm glad to see them reopen. I had a lunchtime craving for Cantonese style curry chicken. It was a favorite dish growing up and it brings back fond memories. Another favorite is Roast Pork Lomein. I also bought a shrimp stuffed eggplant appetizer. It was pretty good. There are also new lunch options. Instead of a free can of soda, I was offered soup. I chose Hot & Sour Soup. It was good. This is one of the few local Asian restaurants that offers brown rice which is a healthier option. I always make a point of calling ahead so the food order is ready by the time I get there.

I give this place five stars for number of reasons below:…read more 1.). Great price compared to other Chinese restaurants of similar quality and taste. 2.). Food is made fresh, the fried rice light and not filled with MSG. I had to add a little soy sauce to give it that flavor I like. 3.). Ordering online easy and quick. 4.). Lots of traditional and American style options. Place is in a low rent district and looks that way from outside. But inside is decent, and probably helps keep prices low. The main meal dishes come with side rice option and you can change to fried rice of all types. I did that and the portion was like half of a regular fried rice order but only $2. I ordered the beef curry which had nice spice to it, the mapo tofu with pork which was just right size, and of course general Tsao my fav. All were great portions, really fresh and tasty. And got a free milk tea with the order! Will be back.

My favorite sushi spot!!! No where tops Red&Blue in my opinion! The people there are so kind, I…read morelove eating in AND delivery! It's always so fresh!!