Lunch with my daughter today was a delicious respite in a serene setting in the middle of a busy…read moreday. That is what we wanted and knew we would get. I enjoyed my usual small bowl of Shrimp and Pork Wonton Soup ($8.00) with tender dumplings, egg noodles, scallions, cilantro, and crispy shallots in a flavorful broth. Best ever. Upon my recommendation, we both ordered the Shaking Beef, or Bò Lúc Lắc, ($25.) which is a delicious Vietnamese dish of marbled cubes of beef tossed in all the good stuff: soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, a little sugar, butter, garlic, and black pepper. Everything is shaken around in the wok to get a nice all-around sear, hence the name...Shaking Beef! We enjoyed it with Brown Rice instead of Jasmine. Kudos: The cubed filet mignon was cooked perfectly; it was tender and pink in middle. Outstanding! Two reactions: --I did not like the lime dipping sauce because it was very salty (grains of Sea Salt intact)served in a small dish that was on the plate, so next time I will order another type of sauce. However, the beef was flavorful without it. --There were too many sliced red onions and not enough spring onions. Our two orders to go (Pho with Filet and Chicken Wings) were ready when we finished lunch. Grandsons were delighted! Service was efficient and courteous as usual.

Wow! Friends brought me here for dinner. I had come in years before after they first opened and…read morewas blown away by the remodeled space. We arrived just as they opened and receiver quick service. The server was attentive bringing out all the sides needed for the pho, we also had some spring rolls to start and which were a perfect way to begin. I will certainly be back again to satiate my pho cravings.

Was driving past Albany to go upstairs and came across Van's. We were in a rush so we got take out…read more Got the fried spring roll and it was delicious! Highly recommend it. If a viet restaurants spring rolls are good, that means their food is obviously good as well! The skin was crispy and more doughy so I really like it! My partner got the grilled beef slices over rice and he really enjoyed it as well. He usually doesn't like Vietnamese food but he gave this a thumbs up! Van's also very generous with the portion! I got the Bun Bo Hue. I like how they wrapped the beef separately when they gave the takeout. The noodles were the perfect thicc noodles that I like. The soup was good however it's not as spicy as other BBH's are. But still good!

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.

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.

I stopped in for lunch, after seeing many positive reviews. I also liked their website, which…read morelisted so many dishes that I would be interested in trying. It's a cute vibrant eatery and I felt welcome as soon as I walked in. Upon being seated, I was handed an enormously large menu that had so many great options. I cannot imagine not finding anything to eat haha! Here, you can have both Thai food and sushi and many familiar Asian dishes all in one place. I tried their duck spring roll appetizer and it was quite tasty. It was a roll with sliced duck, spring onion and vegetables served with a side sauce. Also their chicken katsu bento box and Thai eggplant with tofu box. The boxes come with a miso soup or house salad and the boxes had gyoza as well as a California roll and rice. You will not leave here hungry and I can't wait to go back!

Second time eating Kazami first time dining in. Atmosphere was nice clean quiet welcoming. The…read morebathroom very clean but only 1 gender neutral. Our server was great kind and attentive and was nice enough to separate our broth from our noodle to take home. I was told curry fried rice was excellent and so was both the soups. Husband got the black pepper fried rice and said it was ok. Since this is on Union street in Schenectady parking can be hard but we lucked out and got parking right in front. Definitely was not disappointed and got to spend great time friends from out of town. Would highly recommend if you like ramen and PHO.

I ordered online, but everything was amazing, might of ordered a bit much but I wanted to try a…read morehandful of different things. Takoyaki, coconut buns, popcorn chicken, avocado eel sushi and mochi. Sadly mochi by the time I got to it was slightly melted but thats okay I still ate them it was my fault for being obsessed with the coconut buns I reaally liked those. Also really liked the fact the Bubble tea was customizable, I had been craving a good tea I hadn't had accessibility to for sometime. Pricey... eh probably not I ordered alot, surprised it came in a pretty nice bag, got here in good time. Would I order again? Oh I think there are quite a few items I'd like to get again.

We got takeout beef pho on this cold spring evening. The broth is very rich and flavorful here. I…read morelove the accompaniments like Thai basil, bean sprouts and cilantro. The beef could be more plentiful. However, I enjoyed the flavor so much and it hit the spot. I got some fresh tasting Spring Rolls with chicken and a tangy orange sauce to dip. We agree with the name, Pho Yum!

08.11.2025 @ 11:30pm Walk in for a table for 4…read more Service was fast and friendly. It's not that authentic but it's ok. Everything is overpriced but it is Albany and not much option in the area for PHO. I didn't like the spring roll and definitely not authentic.

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.

Cute place, but I wish the actual food was a better experience. I got the only pescatarian noodle…read moresoup option, the Kui Tiao Tom Yum Kung. The rice noodles were so overcooked I could barely eat it. The shrimp was very good though. I wish they had a tofu pho option like most places I go to, but then again, this isn't actually a pho restaurant like I thought it was. Then, I got mango sticky rice, and they gave me about 2 tablespoons of rice. I have never experienced that at a Thai restaurant. Overall, very strange and expensive night for not much payoff. The server was very friendly. I hope it was a fluke, but it was my first time there so I don't think I will be coming back

If you want to have some Americanized Chinese food here at the casino, this is it. Just don't…read moreexpect it to be spectacular. It's also not terrible to the point where you need to avoid it. Got the Walnut Shrimp, which was great. Some of my friends shared their fried rice with us, which is pretty typical and standard: greasy and filling, but still taste good enough. Service is spectacular and friendly I have to say.

Small Asian American restaurant inside the casino...very casual…read more We had a great server....she was wonderful. Food was similar to what you find at strip mall Chinese takeouts except they do give you some chili sauce and fried wonton strips to nibble on, so that was nice and an old school touch.

A few weeks ago, my wife had surgery and we ordered to have a night in…read more Everything was top shelf. The food was just amazing. The rice was unique and uniquely different. The chicken was magnificent, and the lo mein was out of this world The quickness of service was just amazing It was a very clean restaurant when we picked up our order. The people were helpful, helping us complete our order. We are most definitely be back time and time again.

We have a bit of a drive to get to Proctor's Theater so we always stop at Zhu's for dinner. It's…read morenot the best Chinese food I've had (I grew up eating in Chinatown) but it's definitely not the worst. We usually are the only ones eating in the dining room but they do a big takeout business. I can't say a lot about the decor but my daughter loves the fish tank near the entrance. I think if you order from here you won't be disappointed.

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!

I am never disappointed whenever I'm here to satisfy my Chinese comfort food cravings. This is a…read moresimple and small eatery serving up tasty dishes that you'll come back for time and again. The overall ambiance is basic and clean. However, they are serving up big and bold flavors. Service here is always friendly and fast. I especially like that they offer complimentary hot tea, and it's really appreciated on chilly days! Actually, tea is my go to whenever I'm having Asian food. I am a creature of habit and mostly order my usual. On this visit I had spicy wontons, General Tso's chicken, stewed beef chuck noodle soup and eggplant with garlic sauce. All delish and certainly enough leftovers for another meal. You've got to try it! Side note, they have an attached private parking lot next to them and that's a plus!

My partner and I drive from NYC to Vermont at least once a year, and every single time we make a…read moremidpoint stop here. Taiwan Noodle consistently serves absolutely delicious food. The spicy wontons are our all-time favorite the sauce is incredibly flavorful, and unlike many places where the wontons are mostly dough, these are generously filled with meat. We also ordered the beef chunk soup and the salt-and-pepper fish. Even though I've been here many times, the salt-and-pepper fish was new to me on this visit, and it was fantastic crispy, perfectly seasoned, with little bits of fried garlic and a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce that was so good. If you're in the area, definitely stop by!