We are big fans of Hawaiian Shave Ice (Wailoa's in Honolulu is our go-to), so we knew that we…read morewouldn't be getting a Hawaiian experience based on the name. But since someone referenced Matsumoto's in another review, we thought we would try. It's not Matsumoto's. But it is far better than most mainland versions of shave ice. The ice texture is definitely not a snow cone - it's finer. Would have been 4 stars if it weren't $7 apiece. We tried a bunch of flavors - root beer, strawberry, cherry, lime, passion fruit. The flavors are generally really good. Passion fruit was by far the best flavor.

A perfect treat on a hot day. I created my own with the flavors mango, tigers blood (cherry,…read morestrawberry), and pina colada! I added on the sweetened condensed milk and it adds things rich and creamy flavor to it. It's so good! Try it out!

I like the service and the shaved ice was amazing keep up da good work and i want my job back -Ianread more

From the owner: The Shave Shack – “Where every day is a snow day!”…read more At The Shave Shack, we’re serving up more than just shaved ice, we’re bringing a fun, family-friendly experience to every customer. As a locally owned and operated business, we take pride in making everything fresh and delicious, starting with our homemade syrups that keep people coming back for more. Choose from 20 flavors and a variety of specialty creations, all made to order right in front of you. We’re known for our generous portions, bold flavors, and refreshing treats that hit the spot on a hot day. And now, we’re also serving slushies made with the same homemade syrups you love. Whether you’re stopping by with the family or planning something bigger, The Shave Shack is ready to bring the fun. We offer custom creations and cater private events including parties, school functions, sports events, weddings, carnivals, and more. Come meet our shark mascot, enjoy a cool treat, and see why so many people say our flavors are some of the best around!

The ice cream is the best in the area!! I have come here with snow still on the ground, well it's…read moreraining. (Worth the trip.)They were kinda busy because the weather is nice. We got service fairly fast! (It's kinda cold outside.) I look forward to going to The gill at Martha's next time.

A cold brisk day but isn't it the first day of spring? What better way than to celebrate with ice…read morecream and my oldest niece. I am NEVER disappointed at this place. Always a great selection and perfect service. You can never go wrong. But had to sit in the car to eat bc it was FREEZING outside.

We had the mini truck for my son's birthday! It was such a great experience. All the kids loved…read moreit and they were very professional and had great safety procedures in place. Thank you again for a great day.

From the owner: Kona Ice is the shaved ice truck that brings a one-of-a-kind, tropical experience to you. Guests…read morecan flavor their own Kona Ice on our signature Flavorwave, dance to our island tunes, and enjoy a nutritious and delicious treat.

Unexpectedly came towards the end of their weekday lunch deal so got the soondubu tofu soup and the…read moreseoul long tang which I usually get anyways and was an affordable price ~$15 each? (not too sure) The tofu soup I got was mild-lightly spicy and gosh it was the spiciest soup I've ever gotten and I usually eat this and other spicy foods perfectly fine! Wasn't the best for me. Alternatively the beef soup felt a bit bland but my friend liked it. Main complaint is not much beef in the soup and it tasted very tough. alternatively not much seafood either, just tiny small bits of cheap shrimps which were a bummer. Only good thing was the decent price and decent free side dishes (not many) of which only broccoli tasted good. Food took forever to come so side dishes were a life saver although they also were never refilled which at traditional places they are. Main thing: the service was quite bad... from the moment we walked in, we didn't feel welcome as no one welcomed us, dirty tables were everywhere (like in those video games you play to clean up), and we waited awhile at the counter looking at menus until someone greeted us with an attitude yelling that counter is only for to-go and we should've just sat down if we're dining in... she huffed and sat us down, surrounded by the dirty tables. We asked if we could sit elsewhere but as big as the restaurant was, she still said half of it was closed for dinner (I know other places do the same but they were kind enough to let us sit in that area when requested) and the reason why this time, was because we were literally sitting surrounded by dirty dishes all around us - which they never cleaned up the entire hour we dined here! Very unpleasant view-never have I ever! Even our current table was sticky. And the food and service took forever. She seemed very annoyed when we ordered and whenever we asked for water or refill side dishes and gave attitude like we obviously need to wait for her to appear and be free to even ask which she was rarely seen. I never saw her treat other customers like the same way she treated us, for them, she was very patient and kind and offered menu options and even personal talk. Seems like she doesn't like tourists, just regulars. Anyways she was rarely seen throughout the meal and so I just sucked up the not so good food and we finished and took awhile to get the check. That was the only point in the interaction she seemed to be present in the restaurant. Other times she was nowhere to be seen. When paying, she loudly exclaimed what do you want to tip? In an attitude saying that, we had to tip, and it had to be a sufficient amount otherwise she'd be upset - which she was because service was not good. Even when we left and said bye, she gave us no word back and just another one of those scowled looks. Only one lady working the front and she was barely present and not pleasant. Overall food really isn't bad but it isn't amazing either. If this cuisine is what you're craving go for it, it's fairly priced. I would support a small business. But don't expect a clean restaurant or friendly service - unless youre a regular or fits the server preferred demographic. Not the best experience for me. Whole heartedly believe if service was better this could be a solid place!

I may be part of the Asian club but I'm not a part of this particular inner circle. Being Filipino…read more(or being human, for that matter), I tend to compare and contrast cuisines based on my own experience. With several Asian cuisines, rice seems to be the preferred carb. Korean black rice differs primarily in appearance - purple hue due to the mix of black and white rice. Gimbap (Kimbap) - is often described as Korean sushi. In doing some research, there's a distinct difference between the two. The seasonings used to flavor the steamed rice are salt and sesame oil. They are usually stuffed with cooked protein (beef, pork, tofu, fishcake) and pickled vegetables. They seem to be a larger diameter than maki sushi as well. Good? You betcha. Tonkatsu lunch is a favorite....think German pork schnitzel over black rice. The sauce seems to be Tteokbokki (glutinous rice cake) derived - sweet and slightly spiced. There are usually banchan (side dishes) accompanying the meal: kimchi, cucumber pickle, daikon, and eomuk (fish cake). They provide added contrast to the meal. The service has always been efficient and cordial every time I've picked up my order here.

Pretty good bubble tea! I was in the area for a meeting and planned to grab a cup of coffee...but…read moregot sidelined by a place to get me some boba! I refrained from the milk tea and kept it simple with green tea with raspberry tapioca. Yum! Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely try something else next time I'm passing by.

I had a regular size lavender milk tea with boba. It was delicious and had plenty of boba in it…read more The shop was pretty busy but my order was ready quickly, and the cashier was pleasant. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm at the mall.

Great place for tea lovers friendly staff , good tea selection, cozy atmosphere, and the dessert…read moreare great as well

Short & Stout has evolved into one of the best places in the Capital Region for bubble tea. I've…read moretried several things - my favorite being the recent Strawberry Matcha Latte. I love how they let you control the sweetness and the fresh (real!!) strawberry puree in the drink is fantastic. I also tried an almond macaron that was absolutely delicious. Every time I visit, I always try and grab some loose tea. They have an incredible selection of everything from green to black, white, oolong and so much more. I tend to gravitate towards fruity teas and they always have lots of options. They also have tea accessories too. There are ample seats inside and they also have an outside patio. They even have their own app so you can pre-order food and drink items if you're short on time. If you haven't been, get there ASAP!

I usually skip Korean restaurants as my choices to eat are limited. However, I was recommended my…read morefellow Yelpie and her better half, that this was one of the must eat places in troy, ny. Sunday is my eat out day, and I picked up my aunt, drove to troy. Found d some street parking, went to the order kiosk and placed my order based on what I could eat and recommendations from the employee at the register. I chose, lunch combo with chicken and chicken teriyaki plate. May be, just the chicken was overcooked and a little fibery, besides that, it was very flavorful. I do have a couple more options to try, with me enjoying the food, definitely makes it an option for a revisit. If you live pork and beef, you definitely have more options. The restaurant was clean and well maintained.

We ordered the following for takeout at the bespoke bowl:…read moreKorean Fried Chicken Wings- Moist wings were still crispy even after transferring them home in the containers. Spam Musubi - The spam had a nice savory flavor slightly salty went well with the rice. The seaweed had a slight fishy taste that was pleasant with the dish. Bulgogi Kimchi Burrito with beef (2 Burritos) We might eat this there next time it was falling apart in the container the wax paper was sticking to it. The flavor was really good though. Slight amount of spice nice vegetable crunch tasty marinated beef. Side of french fries were kind of tasty nothing special. Nashville Hot Chicken Sando Combo came with two sandwiches we asked for 1 mild and one regular. The first chicken sandwich was a little dry it might've been the mild flavor, it was all right. The medium chicken sandwich had a little bit more spice than the mild same so so flavor a little dry also. Spicy Pork Bowl with SPICY MAYO. This had a nice flavor, a little bit sweet and a good amount of spice. The sauce was sweeter than I like. We wanted to try a nice variety since we had never been there and have been wanting to try the place for a while. All in all we found the food to be pretty good, not sure if we would order any of these items again though since we felt nothing knocked our socks off. We would like to try the poke bowl next. If you are ordering for pick up be careful about where you order it. Make sure you go to bespoke bowl's website. Important sidenote when ordering takeout here: We ended up going through what we thought was their website and it was some third-party site that was selling this restaurants food and we ended up paying between 12 and $15 more for our order. I showed it to the staff when I picked it up because I had looked at their menu in the store and saw the price difference. The staff seemed confused/surprised.

Great food good service the best quality..I highly doubt if anything is frozen . It's pretty much…read morepress

Service was great but food was terrible. Everything tasted like fried yuch. would never go back…read more Talked to youn male manager but he could have cared less.

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.

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.