Part restaurant, part oasis. It was a wonderful experience at Suwun Thai. I'm not an expert in Thai…read morecuisine but the staff was wonderful in explaining what certain things were and answering any questions I had. Our waitress also had the perfect mix of attentiveness and letting us enjoy our time which made for a very relaxing lunch. The iced tea was sweet but with a nice warm spice. The dumplings were packed with filling. The noodles for the pad Thai were light and not greasy. I've had pad Thai other places that came in a pool of grease. My husband said the beef in his meal was very tender and well seasoned. I would gladly make the drive here again and again. BONUS- there's a parking lot in the back!

Love at first bite. I wish I came here sooner, I can't wait to come back. Everything we ordered was…read moreincredible, the cocktails too. This is like elevated modern Thai in a chic environment. The aesthetic inside is the perfect vibe, I love the dark greens and florals. The lighting was perfect for photos too, so instagram-able. The bar was gorgeous and so were the drinks, and they were incredible too. I ordered the lychee martini but subbed the vodka for gin. I am not a sweet drink girlie but I love a lychee martini, and this was the best I ever had. I also ordered the Oliang Martini which was just like an espresso martini but a little more bold, delicious. The coconut mojito was also gorgeous and my sister ordered two. Great spot for cocktails. We wanted to try so many things, and we did, with plenty of left overs. I had never really been to a Thai restaurant but I knew enough to know I wanted to try Tom Kha. I love soup of all kinds and this was no exception, I worry I will crave this all the time. The creamy, savory and slightly sour taste was addicting. For other apps we tried the golden dumplings which were perfectly moist and flavorful inside, with the crispy wonton crust you love. We also tried the shrimp donuts, these were good but a little on the spongy side, so the texture wasn't really my thing. We also ordered the chive cakes, which were like cube shaped scallion pancakes. I honestly was full at this point, but everything was so delicious and I love left overs. For entrees, I had to order the pad Thai because I never had it. I got it with beef and it was such a delicious dish. The noodles were the perfect texture and it was flavor packed. We ordered mild in all dishes, and they still had a kick, which I loved. We also had crab fried rice, perfectly fluffy and light. Crispy duck curry, insane dish that I would love to order at a future visit, and the pad see u noodles. I honestly have nothing bad to say. This is a new hot spot. Vibe is immaculate. Cocktails are noteworthy. The food matches the experience. Price is on par with similar caliber restaurants locally, I wouldn't consider it a cheap night out. Come here to splurge a little on a great experience.

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.

Everything about this place is so amazing!! The food, THE customer service!! I absolutely love it…read morehere and will be coming back !! As a Thai person myself, the food is absolutely delicious and at the perfect touch. The spice level is perfect as well !! It's definitely the Asian spice I'm looking for !!

Stopping on our way through. The best fresh pad Thai I have had in years! You can order with…read morewhatever protein you choose Full menu and fair prices. If I was local I would be a regular.

Ordered this the other day. So lucky to still have this place just a few blocks away and that they…read moreare now open for delivery until 10pm. Was too tired to walk there. They delivered and in less than 20 minutes.

Every time I come here, the food is always so tasty and comforting. Employees are sweet and the…read moreplace is always clean. I love their noodles and appetizers

Thai Orchid is our takeout place for lunch. We've never eaten in the restaurant and it seems to do…read moremore of a takeout than an eat-in one. The restaurant is small and fairly nondescript. We usually get some kind of stir fry and a curry dish. The food is fresh and delicious. I like spicy food but anything at the spicy level is usually too hot for me. I order my food medium and it's plenty spicy. There's a young guy at the counter when we pick up. He's friendly and efficient and gets our food out right away.

I've been wanting to visit Thai Orchid in Rensselaer after reading all of the great reviews it…read morereceived. Now, I'm adding mine to the growing list of rave reviews. This is a case of don't judge a book by its cover. The outside of the building could use a bit of work. Inside, it's not a very big restaurant. The decor is simple, but the aromas from the food being cooked are fabulous. I arrived for lunch with a friend on a weekday. The young man who greeted us served as both the waiter and the host. I ordered a chicken Penang Curry. I realize the restaurant doesn't have a large staff. Still, it's able to get a lot done efficiently. Our server disappeared and came back with our orders a short time later. I couldn't tell if he also cooked our food and I didn't ask. There were two other tables occupied with customers. I have to say the meal By did not disappoint. I loved my Penang Curry. What's more, it was a lunch special which cost $10. Considering how much I ate, it was very reasonably priced. I've already thought about what I'll order the next time I come back. Can't wait.

On Thursday me and my mom went to Emmanuel. It was a very nice place. We had shrimp and chicken…read moredumplings and also a red curry chicken. They were very good. The rice was very good had to order an extra side. Carrots were really good too. I give this place a five star. In the future I will return with my sister, want her to try everything I had. My mom wants to try some of the fried rices, as well as the drunken noodles and pad Thai. This looks like it may become a regular spot for us. The waitress was attentive but also gave us the respected space to enjoy the meal. At one point a man came out the kitchen and we were sure to tell him how we enjoyed it. It was quiet when we came in but restaurants can be like that during off times but eventually more customers came in and there were quite a handful of take outs. Definitely a five star. I am still one day later thinking about those dumplings!

Food came out quick. Great for a quick lunch. I ordered the red curry with eggplant and it was…read moregreat. The Tom Yum soup was great as well.

Average meal Appetizers were on the small side for the…read moreprice . Meal was ok ......I had ordered the Duck it was average . Service was average

Everything always delicious…read more Great service that's pleasant and prompt/efficient. Great value & price per portion, especially the lunch menu choices. I enjoy the hot tea and Thai ice tea, too! If I lived within walking distance or any closer, I would go every week (or more)! The best! Thank you

Ordered takeout for dinner. Service-wise - Food was packaged very well - nothing leaked!!…read more Apps orderedd - gyoza, dumplings, spring rolls, and crab rangoon Main - Pad Thai Chicken - Level 5 The apps were all solid. The main was very good but no way was it 5 star heat. Fairly mild. Next time, I will ask for Thai hot and see if it is spicier.

Delicious and beautifully presented. It was so good at lunch I ordered dinner to bring home for the…read morefamily.

Khao soi is the bomb. But everything is else is too so.. yeah just go already. The staff is always…read morevery fiercely and positive as well!

The Green Sea Curry was delicious!! Generous amount of seafood and perfectly cooked noodles.read more

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.

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.