Great food and wonderful staff ! Lovely river views and ambiance. Perfect terrace for outdoor eating.

I might be biased in this review because Thai food is my absolute favorite cuisine but what's good is good!!! We had noticed this place after having dinner at Red Hat and I made it known I wanted to eat here for my birthday and my birthday wish came true! The restaurant is 2 floors but the 2nd floor is where to be. They have this wonderful balcony that puts you with a beautiful backdrop for your meal. For our meal we opted for the lunch special which comes with choice of soup or salad and a classic dish entree. I got the Green Papaya Salad and Green Curry with chicken and my mother got the Kao Tum Soup and the Ginger Scallion entree with chicken. Since it was our first time here we had to also order a few more appetizers to try so we got the Chive Cake and Asian Cauliflower as well. The chive cake was lightly crispy and had a smooth chewy texture that was delightful. The cauliflower was tossed in the tangy sweet and sour sauce but still maintained its crispness on the outside and yet perfectly cooked on the inside. The green papaya salad was outstanding! I love the sourness, saltiness, nuttiness and freshness. My mouth is watering just thinking of that dish. The soup was a wonderful clear stock but tasted of the delicious aromatics it was steeped in. The green curry is always my go to and with good reason. The green coconut broth is so flavorful and a slight hint of spice that coats the chicken and vegetables perfectly. The rice is like a sponge for that delicious sauce. The ginger scallion was also soooo good. The sauce had this charred flavor that was amazing. Our drinks were also just as good as the food! My mom got the lychee Thai iced tea and I got the Tender Coconut. I was definitely not expecting to have the whole coconut in my glass so that was a fun experience! The iced tea was the best of both worlds and not too sweet. After I had finished drinking all the coconut water, they went ahead and cracked it so I could eat the coconut meat so that was a nice little dessert after a fabulous meal! read more

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Now: many of you know I love my Thai, even with a few dietary restrictions on my side. Been meaning to try this place for awhile. My wife LOVES her curry and she was not disappointed in her green curry. She is very picky and actually felt this is one of her top 10 she has had in NY. Delicious curry sauce! My son had the vegetable medly that looked like it came out of a food magazine. He said it also tasted like Food Network quality! For me, I went the spicy road. I picked the Jungle Fried Rice. My waiter did inform me it is very spicy. He called it a 7 out of 10 on the scale. Out of precaution, he had them bring it down to a 6. IT. WAS. AMAZING! I added grilled shrimp to it and it rocked my boat, without hurting. To be honest, most would like it just the wasy it came. Next time, I will go all out! Incredible taste! Sambal: You have a new and returning customer family! read more

Sambal - Green Curry (rice comes on side) - Thai Near Me - Irvington, New York

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The place is nicely decorated with Moroccan style lamps & paper chandeliers. My order of red snapper was so sweet that it was hard to eat although at that price point, I was going to eat it grudgingly. Even with help, it was difficult. The other orders from our party was very good especially the papaya salad. The service was good especially since it was early dinner time. read more

We were just in the area and was checking out the water front and saw Sambal and decided to grab a bite to eat. We were seated quickly on the deck. The tables for 2 are very small. We would have tried more apps, but the table is not big enough. We tried the fried cauliflower. It was good. For entrees I had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and my husband had the chicken pad Thai. Both were very good. We enjoyed it a lot. Definitely a decent size portion and we brought some home. My son loved the pineapple fried rice that he finished off for me. Lol. we would definitely go back. read more

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Probably one of the best Thai restaurants in the area. Dishes were kind of pricey, but the food was very delicious and tasty. Service was great and food came out quick. The pork belly & the shrimp has to be one of my favorites. Nice outdoor area seating with a view of the water, plus the inside is very colorful & vibrant read more

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Ate lunch here, restaurant wasn't very crowded but it was a Monday. Ordered the larb salad, spring rolls and red curry with chicken. Larb salad was great, spicy but not overly and nice flavor, same with the red curry, spring rolls were good but nothing crazy. Would come back again. read more

So I have been wanting to pop in for years and I've missed coming in due to one restaurant or another. Finally after walking over from the boat club we stopped in for a second lunch or snack Thai ice tea must be had by me luv the stuff . We shared pork belly's as an appetizer and Thai pineapple rice with duck . It was decent I'm not sure if I'm Sold on omg amazing; I enjoyed the. Service was the same ok The view cine here for that and on beautiful day to totally worth it. read more

Sambal has been our date night place for the last 6 years! We have come here NUMEROUS times. The food never ever disappointed us, and we are pretty harsh food critiques. We have tried so many of their dishes, the curries, the duck, pompano, pad Thai, all the appetizers. Sometimes there is a slight change to the menu but our expectations to the food's quality are always met. The service is great and the servers are very friendly. We often see the owner as well who always comes to greet us. This place is hands down our favorite restaurant in the area! read more

My guy and I went on a date here and got completely swept up in the amazing food, drinks, and stunning view of the Tappan Zee Bridge, we even forgot to take pictures! The warm recessed lighting makes it a perfect, cozy date night spot. We started with the mushroom appetizer and fried calamari, both were incredible. The spicy drunken noodles with shrimp were packed with flavor, and you can adjust the spice level to your preference. Their lychee martini made with house liquor was fire! Aldi was super friendly, the portions were generous, and the cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend! We'll definitely be back in the spring or summer for a sunset view. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Another lovely sunset at Sambal. Make a reservation on beautiful Saturday nights! If you sit on the outdoor deck, grab your sunglasses and a jacket. It gets windy after the sun sets. We ordered the fried Manchurian cauliflower (my guests like it), the spicy glass noddles (too spicy for most of us European-decent folks), Pad See Ew with chicken (always good), roasted Pork Belly (everyone liked) and Crab fried rice (nice accompaniment). read more

We had a great time here! We celebrated my mom's birthday here and the food was good! I really enjoyed my Lychee Thai Tea and the chicken Pad Thai. The servers were very accommodating and even played music in the restaurant for my mom's bday! 10/10 read more

The word Sambal is defined as a hot relish. Sambal, the Irvington riverside staple, relishes in its scenic view of the glorious TZ bridge (yes TZ). But, like the American relish, although it makes a hot dog look like a hot dog, there are better toppings than relish for certain. In fact I don't even know if I've ate relish before, and it kinda looks disgusting... beside the point... I was on a roll, a bun, and I absolutely bungled it. Back on track starting now: The establishment is only split from downtown by a railroad track - They used to call me rail-splitter in high school. Abraham Lincoln and I share in this decadent moniker - Situated deep in a vast parking lot separated by the petite park, the whistling water and away from the porcelain pups that guard the hilly sidewalks from the fabricated dangers that roam the fair-spoken night. To be clear, Sambal is known for its vibe. It's view. It's giving... Pisces energy. Water sign, romanticizes Asian fusion, creative and imaginative dishes BUT it avoids the truth. The cuisine is just mid. Very tourist like vibes. Like you're in Europe (yes whatever I travel) and you're near a city center, plaza, duomo whatever and there's a very convenient restaurant with a great view. The food is fine but it's overpriced and you know there are better options but DANG that view. The service from 4-6pm on a Sunday was quick and solid, but very upfront about wanting you to leave a review on Google. Big time ick. BBG, relax I'll get to it, okurrrr??? Real ones know, if you want the gassy and ungargled truth you come to Yelp. The food was fine, the views were great, the drinks were solid, 3 star for you. BUT, I do assume I'll be back in the midst of the Fall. When I do make my return, you will hear from me once more as you did before. Sing a new song Linguinitita. read more

Food is okay. Service is entirely too slow because they only have 2 waiters. Waited forever for our waiter to take our order and when the restaurant became crowded it took him too long to provide the bill we requested twice. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Sambal - Nasi Lemak - Thai Near Me - Irvington, New York

Food is decent, if a little skimpy for the price. This review is mostly about the service, but I don't think the food really was great enough to tip the balance here. Service was indifferent. One dish we ordered simply failed to appear. The waiter took his time trying to find out about it (after we asked about it), and then nonchalantly informed us that the kitchen said they were out of it. Zero apology, didn't seem to give a crap either way. I wouldn't be too put out if something was unavailable, but I would expect to be notified about it right away without having to ask and then wait around for an answer, and I would certainly expect at least some level of apology for blowing us off. Oh, and we had to wait quite a while for the waiter to manage to bring the check. Needless to say, I bumped the percentage tip down a bit after all this because it was clearly in the server's court. Honestly, I think this place is kind of coasting on the great location they have with an awesome view of the Hudson. read more

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. read more

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Ordered pickup, first time there. The order was placed with a specific time that was acknowledged by the restaurant. There was plenty of advance notice. I got there a few minutes early. The order was not ready but the hostess went into the kitchen to check and told me just a couple of minutes. Well, by the time my order came out, it was 25 minutes late. I was not the only one waiting either and not the only one getting annoyed. The food though was good to fair. The pompano fish was good. The crab fried rice was good. The pork belly with Chinese broccoli not so good. The pork belly which is fatty by itself was not cooked so that the skin was crispy and the fat somewhat rendered. It sat in liquid so that the skin was rubbery and inedible and there was more soft fat than actual meat. Not something to order again. The layout of the place is unappealing and uninviting. When you come in, you see nothing. The hostess is sitting at a desk behind a wall. You won't see her untill you come in 10 feet and look around the wall. The first floor contains only the kitchen. The dining room is upstairs and you and the servers both have to use it at the same time. I did not see an elevator so if you can't do the stairs, you are out of luck. When a party comes in and needs to be seated, the hostess has to bring them upstairs leaving the hidden hostess stand unmanned. People arrived and there is nobody there to greet them. Oh and by the way, the prices are high, too high. The 3 dishes I ordered was over $100. Definitely not worth it. read more

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. read more

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Had a birthday party for my husband here and it went great, they brought cake I brought in when requested, paid close attention to the water for the table and providing the bill & to go boxes in a timely matter and the food was great! Only thing to note is there is a flight up to table so if you have any elderly people with knee pain they may find that a little taxing but besides place is great for small parties and the attention was good. Food may take some time since its prepared on the spot but you have all the time to talk in large groups prior to be interrupted by food. Short staffed but they do fine. read more

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.* read more

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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. read more

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Attentive service with authentically flavorful dishes. Loved that they had a few Indian Chinese - like Manchurian on the menu as well. My friend raved about the red Thai curry being one of the best she's eaten (and she's a Thai foodie) All plates were presented meticulously, the decor was fitting and the restaurant impeccably clean. The servers were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. PS: Maybe someday soon they'll add chili chicken to the menu. read more

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For a fusion of Thai Malay cuisine, this restaurant is a nice place in Irvington, New York near the riverside of the Hudson River and very close to the train station of Metro North read more

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

I am definitely recommending this place to anyone who's interested in Thai cuisine with a hint of Himalayan spices. The view is amazing and compliments the food. read more

Love the Thai food here. Food is great and views are even better! The drinks are pretty good also! Highly recommend! read more

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It was fine. The best part was the view of the river from the patio seating. I think the menu has a good selection but our dishes were okay at best. The rice had really no flavor and the pad se ew, which was the winner of the evening was fine but had way too much tofu to noodle ratio. The service also was okay. We had to keep flagging people down. Overall it was just okay. read more

I have been to the other restaurants in this parking lot (Red Hat, MP Taverna) many times, but never stepped into Sambal until last night. I wanted to make a 7pm reservation on OpenTable, but they only had 6:45 and 7:15, so I opted for 6:45. Upon arrival, my dad and I were the only ones there - for the entire night! I thought it strange that I wasn't able to make a 7pm reservation (it's really not a big deal at all, but found it odd). We had the entire restaurant to ourselves. Service was wonderful - our waiter was super attentive, answered our questions about the menu, gave suggestions, etc. For appetizers we had the cauliflower, which was lightly fried/crispy and had a tangy basil sauce. We also ordered the steamed pork momo (dumplings), which came with a brown-similar-to-soy sauce, and a red chili sauce that was AWESOME. For my main dish, I ordered the green curry, with added shrimp. It had eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a coconut curry with just the right amount of heat for me. My dad ordered the Thai beef and broccoli. Both came with white rice. Really nice meal here; decor is beautiful. We'll be back! read more

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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.

Never again!! Monday afternoon, only two tables with costumers and the waiter missed my husband's food. Super slow service. I ordered a pad Thai which taste not great at all. The other table sent back their food because it was not what they ordered. We left the restaurant and my husband didn't get to eat. If you can't keep the restaurant open on Monday why opening with bad service. read more

Stopped in on a cold, damp, blustery day. We were the first customers, and the owner was great, very inviting, funny, and the soups we ordered to warm us up were fantastic. We will definitely return on other, warmer occasions to try out the rest of the menu. A gem, in Irvington... read more

Loved the atmosphere and outdoor dining. The balcony outside was great looks right over the Hudson and you can see the cuomo bridge at night all lit up. The food wasn't bad the wings were good but for some reason something tasted like it was once frozen. Maybe it was the sauce or the wings itself I'm not sure but they were still yummy. The duck salad was good. The pineapple fried rice was meh And the pad Thai was good The leechi martinis were great Service was good read more

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This place has a nice water view. There's a huge parking lot but it's advised to come earlier than your reservation as the lot can fill up quick. We had a 6:30pm reservation for dinner. We were seated outside in the back corner. Service was reasonable, but I tell everyone ALWAYS CHECK YOUR GLASS RIMS. No matter where you are! 3 of 4 of our glasses had lip stains on them. Yes, they wash the dishes, but in a dishwasher. We got the glasses replaced right away. We ordered the: - Crispy Spring Rolls - Shredded Veggies Wrapped In Spring Roll Skin: Sweet Chili Sauce (not pictured) - Roti Paratha - Flaky Bread With Curry Dip Flipped Crispy And Fluffy Thin Bread Served With Curry Dip - Chicken Satay - Marinated Chicken Strips On Skewers: Peanut Sauce: Cucumber Onion Ajat (not pictured) - Fragrant Fried Rice - diced Pineapple-egg-chicken-shrimp (not pictured) - Drunkman Noodles - Spicy Rice Noodles-chili Garlic-baby Corn-eggs-carrots-greens-chicken-basil Leaves-bean Sprouts (not pictured) - Gang Phed Ped Yang - Penang Duck Roasted Boned Duck-tomato-panang Sauce-pineapple - 2 Lychee Martinis - 2 mango mojitos A few things...even though we had a reservation, they do not have reservations for the outside patio. There was ample seating so it was fine. Secondly, the portions were very small. It was the size of a cereal bowl. All of the entree meals were in that bowl. With that said, I'd say that these are expensive for what they were. Don't come for me...yes, the area, the rent...yes, yes....our friend who goes there regularly told me that they usually don't come in those bowls. She was really disappointed as well. Thirdly, as we were getting the check, someone whispered in my husband's ear, "excuse me, sir, you guys can hang out over 'there'...we NEED THIS table". Which leads my to my point of inquiry: if it's a first come-first serve patio...why were we being rushed to gtfo? And where was "there"? The stairs? The bar? Or lowkey "gtfo"? I did not like that at all. I am not a fussy person by any means. But this was irking me hard! So, I'm giving my fair review now; but will like to try this place out again in the future. From what my friend told me...this may not be a good day for them, so I'd like to give them another chance. read more

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The ambiance of this place is 10/10! It sorts right on the water and has such nice mood lighting inside. The servcie is impeccable, the staff wants to make you as happy as possible. Everyone was so kind and sweet and attentive. The food was so good! I'm not a curry fan but I was surprised with how delicious the curry puffs were. The cocktails were delicious and I love that they garnish everything with an orchard. This is really the perfect date spot. read more

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Really 3.5 stars. Here for business event so good was passed and buffet style so take that into consideration. Decent menu. Food was very good. Service very good. Parking can be a question in the area but this place has a huge lot, no worries on that. read more

Service is slow. Food came out cold and 1 person did not get her food until the other 5 of us were halfway done. Food itself was not great. The view at sunset was the only high point. read more