Saigon Spring is one of my favorite restaurants in the Capital Region. I cannot believe, I have…read morenever reviewed them. The staff, the food, the everything is just wonderful. I really like the tofu steak, the shredded tofu over rice noodles (with many vegetables), the crispy roasted chicken, the shaking beef, and the crispy vegetarian rolls. I like their pho as well, but the tofu steak is so delicious, I hardly ever deviate. I appreciate their tea options which are served in a pot. I usually get a pot of ban shan tea which is very calming. The space is neat and clean. The ambiance is created by the people more so than the decor. When you look around, people are just enjoying their food and each other. Those, like me, sitting solo, are eating our meals like it is satisfying more than physical hunger. I am truly grateful Saigon Spring and those who make it so special are here.

The pho is okay, they give you a good amount of meat, the broth is good, but the pho noodles are…read morebitter for some reason. It left a terrible aftertaste. The crispy spring rolls tasted good, but were a bit greasy. Easy online ordering and pick up. The amount of health violations is a bit concerning, particularly "Food workers do not wash hands thoroughly after visiting the toilet, coughing, sneezing, smoking or otherwise contaminating their hands.". That's nasty.

This is the place to go for authentic Vietnamese food in the area! Everything we ate was fantastic:…read morethe salad, the rolls, and my chicken curry were soooo flavorful. The curry had such depth of flavor, I'm drooling rn hehe I also think it's family-owned, and the staff was very helpful and kind. Definitely packed and busy though!

Really good! The staff were great and food was delicious! I got the steak pho and will be back!read more

Loved the food here!! This is an authentic and awesome place to try. We'll be back next time we're…read morein Albany!!

I haven't been here in ages. I've been wanting to go so bad. I finally got some peeps to go with…read moreme. The staff was super friendly. We didn't want for anything. They filled our water glasses without asking and checked in on us to ensure a good experience. They have a wine menu too. It was so hard to choose! We started with two apps to share-summer rolls and spring rolls. They come with pickled veggies and dipping sauces. The summer rolls were fresh and fat! The spring rolls had a little different coating but they were good and crunchy. I had the grilled chicken with crushed peanuts and vermicelli. The chicken was a nice big charbroiled chicken breast perfectly cooked! The presentation was so colorful! Enough for a few meals. They do have a fruit fly problem. That was a bit annoying. Other than that it was a great experience and a good meal! Apps, drinks and meals for three was under $140.

Hands down one of the best banh mi spots I've ever been to. Amazing flavor combinations you don't…read morefind much elsewhere. Sandwiches are like a foot long and packed with flavor. Ordered the dac biet, bo nuong, and ga nuong sa. Both the lemongrass chicken and the grilled beef were so tender and juicy. You can taste the marinades on there pretty well. But the dac biet was so special for me. Highly recommend that one. Jalapaneos packed quite a kick too, and servers will ask if you want that on or not. Overall 10/10 banh mi's Sakura rose boba was also one of my favorites. Nice floral fragrance to it, without being too strong. The boba had a good chew to it as well. Excellent choice for boba. Service was also fast. Got my order within a few minutes of ordering. Staff are professional and polite. You can also see them make the sandwiches from behind the counter, pretty open space. Inside has a few tables that seat up to 4 a table. Restrooms are available for customers in the next room. The shop shares the space within another building. Highly recommend checking this spot out, will be returning again in the future

Great sandwiches. Coffee is on the mild side…read more Easy to find. Very nice staffing.

This is a must see experience in Brattleboro. Best Chinese food I have had in some time, healthy…read morefresh and made with love. And the art is incredible, including a room by the owner/chef who is a Chinese emigrant. We came during off hours and got the table outside on the porch. Also great for take out but you really want to see the gallery while you are here. Fab art and food in one place and a gracious host, wow!

We order Cai's every time we come to Brattleboro. It's my Wife's favorite. It's so tasty and great…read morequality. Great people too.

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.

Still remains one of the best Thai restaurants in the capital district. They do have few items that…read morei haven't seen in other thai restaurants in the area, like the pumpkin curry. Food here has been consistently tasty. The restaurant is spacious with extremely fast service. They do have some outdoor and seating at the bar, and also a small semi pivate space. Overall, great food, good ambience and fast & friendly service. Prefer going there for the lunch deals. Been here quite a few times and will continue to be one of my go to Thai restaurants in the capital region.

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.

I had made up my mind on making this my first review for 2025. However, my unplanned travel across…read morea few countries and continents caused delays. My aunt wanted me to take her to a Thai restaurant that I had taken her once in Latham NY. I told her I've found a better spot, let's go and there we were. This time we ordered a couple of items from The specials menu which included khao soi and wings to go with cherry chicken, padhai and butterfly shrimp. I would probably say this is my new go to thai spot In the capital region. They have amazing deals on the lunch specials and the food tasted better than the deals. Few tips, you can never see the specials board, but it's near the cash register. Service may be a little slower when it gets busy as there's only one person that's managing upfront. I have been satisfied with the food, service and ambience.

We wanted Thai food when we were in Troy and decided to go to this restaurant because of the good…read morereviews. We were greeted upon entering and seated right away. We were there for lunch on a weekend and it was not busy at all. Looks to be a family run business. Service was good with only the lady and her daughter working the front. We ordered the Thai tea and it was a bit too sweet. The Tom Yum noodle soup was good but also a bit on the sweet side compared to what I've had in other restaurants. But I do like it though. Tastes more like the Vietnamese version. The chicken curry puffs were good with the sweet and sour dipping sauce. Though a bit pricey with only 3 puffs for $8. Also curry flavor could have been a bit stronger. We will have to go back to try more off their menu. We would have liked to order the Mango and sticky rice dessert too but we were too full this time.

Why did I wait so long to try this spot? It's fantastic!…read moreAnd, the owners back story is amazing. She's lovely and really knows what she's doing. Food is the real deal; it felt like we were in her home dining room and the food was being made just for us. I loved the chicken dish that I chose and the pho was given a hearty two thumbs up. The hot chili is no joke...proceed with caution! (So good though!!) We will DEFINITELY be back!

There's limited pho options around here, but god damn this place is expensive. Two bowls of pho was…read more$40. The round eye steak pho comes with uncooked meat, which they should really clarify on the menu. The special pho that only comes in XL doesn't get you more noodles, the extra cost is to offset the extra meat. The meatballs weren't very good. The other meats were fine. It stinks they have such limited pho options. Usually places let you select which meats you want. They also don't have any online ordering available for to go meals. You have to call in for to go.

One of my favorite spots to eat in Rutland! The owners are super friendly, speedy service and their…read moreThai curry is out of this world!!! A must go for some yummy takeout!!!!!

It was a solid week since I've had Asian food and I wanted to see what Rutland had to offer. I…read moreordered New Kong's Four Seasons dish, Hot and Sour soup and my boyfriend ordered the Crispy Duck Curry and Wonton Soup. I enjoyed the Four Seasons but couldn't drink the hot and sour soup. Not sure if it was intentional or not but the soup tasted not only way too sour but also sweet. Almost like there was balsamic vinegar or a lot of sugar dumped into it and because of that, it was my least favorite item. I did really enjoy my boyfriend's crispy duck dish as it was probably the first time I had a duck dish at an Asian restaurant that didn't come with bones. The curry sauce was really unique and almost tasted like gravy. The actual broth of the wonton soup was tasty but the wontons themselves tasted frozen and doughy. The gentleman owner was extremely polite and courteous when we were placing our order.