We've eaten in and gotten takeout, and this is such a great staple of the area. The restaurant…read moreitself just feels welcoming and we'll run, which is evidenced by the diverse community of diners. There's great ambiance in the booths and tables, to sit in the corner for privacy, room for groups, a welcoming bar, and even a few nice tables out front (albeit in the parking lot, but still more than most places can say). The cocktails also aren't bad and the Thai food is great. Sushi has been enjoyable too. Last night we did pick up, and the pad see u was saucy and delicious and ready in 15 min. Special shout out for the mango sticky rice - mango was *actually* ripe. Which is exciting if you're frequently let down by under ripe mangos.

Takeout lunch for my daughter and grandkids ages 4 and 18 mos…read more Great lunch menu! My Bento Box lunch was delicious. I liked the healthier version of General Tao chicken, the CA Rolls, and the Gyoza. The children love their Udon Noodles (see pic) and the Edamame Beans.

Tamarind Thai in Latham is one of my favorite Thai restaurants!…read more There are several dishes that are already "accidentally vegan" meaning it is a plant-based meal that doesn't include any animal products like eggs, butter, dairy milk, seasoning or sauces made from seafood or mollusks. Their curry dishes are all accidentally vegan, and you can keep them vegan when you add a protein by choosing either steamed or fried tofu. The staff is so polite and extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the dishes and can help you customize your meals if you are vegan, vegetarian, gluten intolerant, or have any other food sensitivities. On this visit they were decorated for the holidays. Beautiful red, silver, and white balls hung from the ceiling, string lights, pine garland, and a flocked Christmas tree in the front window all made the restaurant cozy and inviting. I had the curry fried rice with spring rolls and unsweetened iced tea and my husband had the hot vegetables entree with white rice and a side of sticky rice.

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!

Great lunch today with my daughter. Food (lunch specials)…read morewas five stars plus. Service was five stars. Always searching for good Thai food, and this small restaurant did not disappoint. Not only does it have excellent Thai food, it also has one page of their menu offering Korean choices. There are separate lunch and dinner menus. Both menus are easy to navigate and clearly written. Their menus state designated spicy dishes can be modified on a scale of 1 to 5. There are numerous lunch specials offered. They come with miso soup or green salad. The waitress (owner?) was friendly, helpful, and attentive. We started with Spring Rolls and tea. Tea bags were placed in large mugs. I would have preferred a pot of brewed tea and small handleless cups offered at a few other places. We ordered lunch specials: Drunken Noodles with Tofu and Pang Kamee with Chicken. The soup broth was flavorful but could have had more tofu pieces. The Spring Rolls were average. My Pang Kamee was seasoned perfectly. Very tasty, it was seasoned nicely with spices, but not hot. I liked the perfectly cooked wide noodles and thinly sliced carrots. The chicken was moist and tender. The Drunken Noodles was also enjoyed by my daughter. What was exceptional about it was the Tofu! There were large pieces of tofu that were sautéed or grilled slightly. Delicious! Best tofu she has eaten in a long time. Our portions were generous, and both meals were finished because they were tasty. The restaurant has nine uncrowded tables and does a lot of takeout. Located in a small strip mall near Colonie Center, it has a parking lot behind the restaurant. We want to return and try other Thai dishes, and try the Korean food.

Pinto Thai Kitchen is a cozy little spot tucked away off Central Ave, with the added bonus of good…read moreparking - always a plus! It's an ideal place to swing by for takeout or enjoy a casual meal with one or two friends. From what I ordered, I especially enjoyed the Fresh Roll and the Thai Fried Rice Dinner (Beef) - both flavorful and satisfying. I also tried the Veggie Gyoza, which was tasty, although it's not something I usually order when visiting a Thai restaurant. Still, it was well-prepared. What stands out is the friendly staff and the fact that they encourage you to order directly from them rather than using third-party apps like Grubhub - it's more affordable that way, and you're supporting them directly. ------------------------------------------------------ What I ordered: - Fresh Roll - Vegetable Gyoza - Thai Fried Rice Dinner (Beef)

My aunt just said that there is a new Thai restaurant that opened on the junction of vischer ferry…read moreand grooms rd and i decided to give it a try. Little did I know it was celadon thai, and I have tried their food at the latham location. This was one of the fastest service I have had, I just got done ordering and I had food on the table!! I requested hot, but wasnt hot enough, besides that the food was good, friendly service, and having a lunch menu with a salad and drink is always a good deal.

We've always enjoyed meals and the atmosphere in the past at Celedon in Latham, although we've yet…read moreto visit their new location there. The Clifton Park location is possibly a little bit closer to home than Latham, but every time we drive by the Clifton Park restaurant my wife will comment on how it doesn't look busy or inviting. The "inviting" concern is because it always looks so bright inside no matter the time of day. We'd also comment that it might be better for a lunch than for dinner. I guess she had a craving for Thai on a Saturday evening because she suggested trying out the Clifton Park location and it was already after 5pm. As per usual, it was brightly lit inside and there were only two other tables with customers. There was also a Mealeo driver waiting to pick up a delivery order. We were politely seated and provided with menus and glasses of water. Right away, I noticed that my wife's menu looked different from mine. Hers had white stickers covering several items. We checked with the waitress, and she confirmed our suspicion that the covered items were no longer available. She asked if I would like a different menu since nothing was covered on mine. Rather than being tempted to order something that I would later learn was not available, I agreed to having an updated menu. Initially, I thought I had received another outdated menu, but the waitress pointed out their attempt to use a magic marker on the plastic coated menu was not successful; you could still see all of the items on the menu. With all the awkward stuff out of the way, I ordered a Thai Iced Tea ($5) while we studied the menus. Maybe because I hadn't had one in a long time, it tasted extra good. Great flavor, and it was not too sweet. The Curry Puff ($9.95) appetizer caught the attention of us both, so we ordered the vegetarian version with potatoes, onions, peas, carrots, and curry powder inside a house made pastry with sweet and sour sauce and cucumber sauce on the side. They looked like little empanadas and tasted delicious, especially with some of the tamarind sauce. Unfortunately, our Curry entrées were brought to the table about a minute after the Curry Puffs. Fortunately, we were able to quickly devour the three puffs before our entrées had a chance to cool. My wife's Green Curry with tofu ($16.95) was served mild, as requested, and was quite delicious. There was just enough spice to recognize that some of it was in there. I ordered the Kabocha Pumpkin Curry with a combination of shrimp, beef, and chicken ($19.95) with medium spicing. The blend of flavors was outstanding. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and both the beef and chicken were tender. The spicing let you know right away that it was there, but it was not overpowering. It began to fade just as you were ready for your next spoonful. Both of our curries were served with heart-shaped molds of white rice. Had we noticed that the menu also offered brown rice we would have chosen that instead of the white rice. Apparently, they do a good takeout business. During the time we were there we observed an almost constant stream of customers or delivery drivers picking up packages to go. I'm certain we will return for more good food and friendly service.

Ever been to Thailand? Well, I have! If you don't feel like flying halfway across the world for…read moresome authentic Thai cuisine, I highly suggest visiting Pad Thai Noodle. Green curry? Check! We ordered mild for the more spice resistant of the two of us (with sides of chili paste and powder for yours truly). Flavors were spot on-served piping hot (temperature) in very generous portions. Drunken noodle? Check! These rice noodles are not as broad as some other local Thai places but again-a very large portion with a perfect balance of savory, salty and sweet (also ordered mild for this first visit). Absolutely delicious....oh how I love the gumminess of a good rice noodle. The summer rolls were also great. We tried them with crab instead of our usual choice of shrimp (avocado was also an option). They're served with a peanut sprinkled hoisin sauce and a second peanut sauce. Again-nice sized portion with super fresh ingredients. Almost forgot-we did try a salmon avocado roll to sample the sushi-it was also great. But we wanted to focus on the Thai options. Not pictured but tasted (bc I dove in and scarfed without pausing for photos!): -Larb salmon: I've only had chicken and vegetarian versions of Larb (sometimes spelled Lahb); the salmon (raw) was one of the best things I've tried in a while. The red onions, scallions, rice powder, vinegar, chilies and fish sauce make this the ultimate umami experience that I can't wait to have again. -mango sticky rice: perfection. Ripe mango cut into cubes with sticky, sweet (and slightly crunchy) rice drenched in coconut milk sauce. I'm drooling as I write this. In case you don't now, the original version of this family owned and run restaurant had a terrible explosion/fire and underwent renovations last year. They took over the space next door and expanded the dining room area. It's light, bright and welcoming. Service was awesome-friendly and super fast. The menu is also extensive. I was initially overwhelmed by the choices so we stuck to the basics. Can't wait to go back and try more!

Back in Albany after a long hiatus, and tired but hungry after 8 hours of travel starting at 3am…read more Have a stomach bug so curry is always my answer. This place is rated one of the best Thai in the region. Was meaning to try it but they had an unfortunate fire last time was in town. Lucky for me they recovered and are up and serving some of the best Thai food. I ordered the Pad Thai noodle with chicken and Thai spicy. Also ordered the Massaman Curry with beef also Thai Spicy. They hit a home-run on the spice. Often times others fail on thai spicy afraid the customer cannot handle it. It was perfect. The side of fries rice for just a little extra free was some of the best I have had. Just Amazing. Will be back and good to be back in Albany.

The family came here for a special occasion on a Thursday night. Despite no reservations, we were…read moreseated quickly. The interior is very dark, perhaps "intimate", with tall booth walls. In the background on the TV was the Food Network. Our waitress was very polite and gave us time to order. I started with the Szechuan dumplings which turned out to be steamed dumplings in a spicy peanut saucy. They were very soft, almost to the point of mushy, and the meatball inside was chewy. I had never heard of them before and really enjoyed them, though I didn't find them spicy. My wife disagreed on that point, and didn't care for them. For my son, we ordered "chicken fingers". They were larger pieces of battered deep fried chicken (think sweet and sour chicken) and cooked so long as to be hard and greasy. He didn't want to eat them, and after one bit I completely agreed. They were terrible. Very little meat, very hard coating, very oily. Yuck. We threw nearly all of it away. My wife ordered sushi, and during the ordering process there was some confusion as to what fish came with it and whether there was an upcharge or not. She ended up with a standard sushi order and didn't enjoy it all that much. It might have been sitting around a bit too long. I ordered the General Tso chicken and was very disappointed. There was lots of chicken and it wasn't fried as hard as the chicken fingers, but I didn't like the sauce. It was loaded with minced ginger, shallots, and garlic which gave it a much different taste than anywhere else I have had this dish. As I looked at it more, it hit me... I have bought this bottled sauce before from the supermarket. I think it is "Iron Kitchen" brand, and I used to have some in my fridge (when I bought it, I discovered it didn't taste good either so it sat in my fridge for ages). Yangs didn't make their sauce from scratch, and it was gloopy and thick. he picture of this dish on the online menu doesn't match what you get. Do they always use this sauce? I dunno, but it was one of the worst versions I have ever eaten. After dropping off our food, the waitress disappeared and was clearly busy with other tables. She never checked on us to see how we were doing, and it took a while for someone else to refill our drinks. They did a tremendous amount of takeout while we were there. All in all, it was a very disappointing meal. We won't be back.

I stopped in for a late lunch with a craving for sushi. I had never been to Yang's before, but I…read morewas familiar with several of the other spots in the strip mall and decided to give it a try. The dine-in area was empty during my visit, but the restaurant was clearly busy with takeout orders--people were regularly coming in to place or pick up food. Having the dining room to myself, I found the staff to be very attentive and quick to take my order. I chose the sashimi lunch special, which came with miso soup, a house salad, and hot tea. I also added an order of edamame. The edamame was freshly steamed and served in the bamboo basket it was cooked in. It was hot, lightly salted, and a perfect way to start the meal. The salad was a simple iceberg mix with dressing. Unfortunately, the dressing didn't have much flavor, so it felt a bit underwhelming. The miso soup was standard--hot, with small pieces of tofu, and just what I expected. The sashimi was nicely sliced, though I found it a bit lacking in flavor on its own. I added soy sauce and wasabi, which helped enhance the experience. I did appreciate the attention to detail with the octopus sashimi--each slice was separated by a thin piece of lemon, which added a subtle citrus note that worked well.

Nice Asian restaurant with the hibachi option or table option to eat. We sat at a table for dinner…read morethis time, but heard the chefs yelling a lot at the hibachi tables as they cooked. They also do the birthday singing with a portable round drum. Kind of corny but the people liked it. Menu was large with a lot to offer. I ordered off the hibachi menu and was surprised at the amount of food they out on the plate. Taste was good for what we ate. I have four stars as the tables and chairs were a little worn and probably should be replaced. Waitress kept coming around and grabbing our plates as we finished, found it to be a little annoying as they would take the plates just as we finished them. At one point we told them to stop and leave us alone.

Wasn't sure what to expect as a came in for a business lunch on a colleague's recommendation. Loved…read morethe decor and the dining room setup, staff were friendly and attentive, and the menus were big but not overwhelming. Great sushi and hibachi options with everything in between as well. I ordered the sushi and it was delicious. Will definitely come back to try their other menu items!

The staff are friendly, even when they are clearly concerned that you may not understand the…read morecertainty of their closing time. I really like the decor, but I love the food. The sea bass with pickled peppers was delicious. My kid loved the crispy spicy chicken. My hubby ordered the tangerine chicken which he really liked from our previous visit. The sizzling beef could have used more seasoning, but the sauce was good. I enjoyed our tea.

If you're in the Capital Region and appreciate authentic Asian cuisine done right, Ala Shanghai…read morecontinues to set the bar. The fried sea bass with sweet and sour sauce was absolutely superb--perfectly crisp on the outside while still tender and flaky inside, balanced beautifully with that classic tangy sweetness that doesn't overpower the fish. And of course, the soup dumplings are always on point. Each one is delicate yet packed with flavor, with that rich broth that bursts out the moment you take a bite. It's the kind of consistency that keeps you coming back because you already know the quality will be there every time. What also makes this establishment stand out is the ambience. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance--comfortable, lively, and welcoming without feeling rushed. You can tell the place runs on pride and discipline. The owner and waitstaff are always diligently moving, making sure every table is attended to and every guest is taken care of. That level of attentiveness is something you don't see everywhere anymore. For me, this has become my go-to Asian bistro in the Capital Region. Great food, strong hospitality, and a kitchen that clearly respects the craft. If you know, you know.