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    Sambal

    3.5 (276 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Malaysian
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    SAMBAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Nasi Lemak
    Cindy Y.

    Great location along the Hudson River in Irving. I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time. Finally, my friend, Isabella and I decided to go there on a Saturday evening. The location is great along the Hudson river with a scenic sunset view. We requested seating outside, which was nice. However, the tables and chairs can be more comfortable. I decided to try something that I have never had before so I ordered a sambal chicken dish. The waiter described it as a platter of food but I was underwhelmed by the presentation when the dish was served. Interestingly, the dish has four proteins: chicken, fish, egg, and peanuts. It comes with a dipping sauce and a scope of sticky rice but no vegetables. The chicken looked a little dry and the sardines were plain but it tasted alright. Isabella ordered a Thai curry dish. It wasn't serve hot enough, the waiter took it and heat it up a bit. The wait staff were nice and friendly. The location and the restaurant has great potentials, but the food quality and presentation can easily do much better.

    Claudia S.

    Very nice Thai restaurant right along the Hudson with beautiful views. They have large deck with outside seating. We came early Saturday night and were seated right away. The service was quick. We order the dumplings as appetizer and they were delicious! I love the sauce it came with. My husband ordered the Pad chicken. It was very flavorful but a little undercooked. Also I had a mango mojito which was delicious The ambiance was very nice as well. Large parking lot. We will be back!

    Massaman with Duck
    Angela L.

    My husband and I stopped by for dinner after touring houses nearby. The restaurant is located near water which if it wasn't so cold this night it would have been pretty to sit outside. Inside was nicely decorated. When we walked in they led us upstairs which is the main dining area. We got menus and ordered the massaman curry. I got the duck and my husband got the beef. My husband also got a Thai iced tea. The tea was refreshing and not too sweet. The curries were ok. The flavors were good but the duck was dry and overly chewy. My husband said his curry was only ok. Later for dessert I noticed a pumpkin custard on the menu. I love anything pumpkin so I had to try it. They were very busy that evening and told us it would take awhile. Since we had no place to get to in a hurry we said sure we'll wait. It took almost half an hour before it came. They did warn us. It was very good luckily. The pumpkin does not have the same flavors as American pumpkin pie. It was puréed pumpkin sitting on top of sticky rice drenched in coconut milk. I liked it a lot. Not very sweet, the pumpkin was soft and slightly salty. The sticky rice is soft and full of coconut flavor. Overall not bad.

    POMPANO CHILI GARLIC
    Alana K.

    Great food! Not great service/ambiance. I came here with my family on a Saturday night for dinner. We made reservations, which was good because it was packed. We shared the cauliflower Manchurian and roti canai for appetizers, and really liked both of them. I had the pompano, which was a whole fish. Messy to eat, but delicious! We sat outside on the deck. The tables are packed in and it's pretty uncomfortable. There isn't a lot of room for people to walk through, and I felt like someone was constantly bumping into the back of my chair. The inside of the restaurant looks a bit gaudy. Service was slow and the servers weren't particularly attentive. I can't necessarily blame them; I think they were doing their best given how busy it was.

    STIR FRIED SINGAPORE NOODLES with tofu
    Morganne M.

    Great food and service. Husband did the beef basil fried rice. He said the beef was a bit dry but he loved it. I did the stir fried Singapore noodles with tofu which were amazing. Great flavor and big portion. If you like Thai, I highly recommend.

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    Jody W.

    I had a wonderful dinner at Sambal last night. I arrived early, so it was before any kind of rush and was able to watch the sunset through a nearby window. This would be an amazing spot in the warmer weather to sit on their outside deck overlooking the Hudson. Staff was super friendly and my food was absolutely delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken satay and the jackfruit potato curry. No room for dessert but I will definitely go back for another meal in the future.

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    Agta B.

    Randomly found this spot and we were super happy we did. Cute outdoor dining area and a nice and cozy indoor dining room. We ate delicious Malaysian dish and the pad Thai. My dish was super flavorful with the right kind of spice. The pad Thai was yummy but the shrimp was a bit overcooked. Service was not too friendly but was quick. Thenfood was good enough to make up for the service. Will definitely go back again.

    Shrimp Pad Kee Mow Noodles & Roast Chicken Hakka Noodles - - 9/22/2023
    Cam E.

    Sambal is an old favorite on the Hudson in Irvington. The South East Asian food is delicious and the sunsets are always beautiful! * great staff*. * good wine and drinks*. //* *their outdoor terrace dining is. tops! * * Thank you for reading.*

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    Go for a drink, the view and the appetizers. The entrees are fair at best. Don't bother with pad thai - its dry and way too sweet.

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    Hit or miss, but good service, nice views. Some food is delicious, but others (like the massaman curry) lack flavor /depth.

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    Overpriced and they will double charge you. Keep your receipts! Pad Thai here taste decent though.

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