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

First time in Albany. Quite surprised how empty this city is. Maybe it's the weekend? Not sure. Stopped here bc I haven't had Thai food for awhile. Thai tea was sweeter than the ones I usually get. Pad thai is always my go to. It was good but a bit oily. As someone who had authentic Thai food before, this was ok. Great service and loved the restaurant decorations read more

Sukhothai - A person in a light-colored shirt is stirring a beverage in a glass jar with a straw at a restaurant table. - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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Service was fast and food came out quick. The tea was very good but also very sweet. Pad Thai also very good however extremely oily with few vegetables. read more

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The staff was very kind, accommodating and attentive! They created a warm ambiance for us and the food was so incredible. My family had a the Seafood Curry, Red Curry, Dumpling Soup, Pad See Ew, and Thai fried rice. All were so delicious and really satisfied my Thai cravings. I'd show a picture but honestly I ate it before I could think to do that. Would definitely return, support small family businesses! read more

Sukhothai has been a staple - love them! I am preferential to cashew nut with chicken - and shrimp skewers

We were looking for someplace to go to Dinner on a Sunday night in Albany and I've since been told that, most places are closed. However we stumbled upon Sukhothai and decided to try it out. It is a hole in the wall kinda place with just a few tables. Seems like they do a lot of take out from the amount of people I saw coming in and out to pick up. Every table was taken we were lucky to get a table and not have to wait. The dining area isn't anything special and is very small but it's clean. The staff were friendly and service was quick. The menu is sufficient and pricing is reasonable. I thought the food was fresh and decent. I wouldn't say it's the most flavorful Thai food I've ever had but I enjoyed it. I don't like a lot of spice or heat so I like Thai food that is milder, someone else who likes more spice and heat might not enjoy this or might have to ask them for more spice. All in all a good experience. read more

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I am not sure if they have a new cook in the kitchen but Sukho Thai used to be one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Albany. It is highly unlikely that I will go back. I ordered the Massaman Curry with Duck. It is my go to meal in any Thai restaurant. This time, I was very disappointed. The curry was salty and there were only 3 pieces of duck, two of which had bones. In the past, the dish was enough that I would take home leftovers; not any more. But then again, with the quality of the meal I had, I probably would not have wanted leftovers a yw read more

Sukhothai - A bowl of Thai cuisine featuring chicken, vegetables, and peanuts in a creamy, orange-colored curry sauce. - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

Always Excellent Service, the staff is always courteous and friendly, i'm a regular customer at this establishment.

We hadn't planned to have lunch at Sukhothai but seeing the 4-star rating, we thought we'd give it a try. We were initially the only patrons until three other tables arrived shortly after we were seated. Our server was extremely helpful and courteous as he answered our questions and offered suggestions. We chose homemade dumplings as our appetizer and Laht Nah and Pad Thai as our entrees. The dumplings did seem to be 'homemade' rather than a staple product from a food purveyor. They were flavorful and the dumpling was cooked well. We enjoyed both sauces which came with them. The Pad Thai had a different flavor or spice than we're used to which was interesting and good - a dish we would order again. Our server stated the Laht Nah was 'soupy' and it was which made it somewhat difficult to eat in the shallow serving bowl. It might be better if they served it in a soup bowl. The restaurant looked to be clean and was comfortable enough. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to going again sometime soon. read more

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The food here is not meant for Asian people. The taste is for the American only. Look at that pad see ew. The pictures said it all. Tasteless and bland. This id sad because this is an Asian restaurant and they're not going to pass to an Asian customers. They should taste their food first. I think the chef is not Asian. That's why? I see latinos cooking in the kitchen. But dont order any pasta. The curry is ok. The service is 3/5 read more

Sukhothai - 89. Pad See-Ew Dinner - A plate of Pad See-Ew featuring wide rice noodles, chicken pieces, broccoli, and scrambled egg, served in a restaurant setting. - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

This is Albanys hidden gem! This is a place I use to eat at everyday when I worked next door! Family own Good staff Great prices Food is worth your time! I suggest sitting in the dinning room and basically any dish they have. Just a good vibe over when you're in there! read more

Me and my family dropped into Sukhothai for a late lunch and were very happy with the decision. We chose this restaurant based on the reviews and they were spot on. It's a smaller restaurant so larger parties beware. If there's a few tables ahead of you then it may take a little longer to get your food but service was still faster than most. I ordered Pad see-ew with tofu and was not disappointed. The combination of flavors and how they stick to the wide noodles makes my mouth water just thinking about it. read more

Maybe it's me. I have to say, though, that my quest for a local Thai place that consistently knocks my socks off remains unfulfilled. I was really wanting some Thai soup and ended up here when I found out that my first choice was closed. Split the chicken satay with a friend and found it very dry and tough. My soup was perfectly edible, but nothing about it struck me as super fresh or flavorful -- they're probably not grinding spices back in the kitchen. Service was slow and scattered: I got the sense that they didn't have enough staff to keep up with both takeout and dine-in orders. The Thai tea with lemon was tasty, and portions were very generous. Not a terrible meal, but not my favorite option around either. read more

Sukhothai - 5. Chicken Satae - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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This place seems to improve exponentially! See pictures, finally. Pad Thai! Best in Albany. Love the thicker noodles, and the really fresh helping of bean sprouts, not to mention the generous serving size. Standard comes with shrimp, chicken, and tofu. I sometimes get it with just the chicken and tofu. The tofu is seasoned just right, and yummy. It's so yummy wife couldn't help stealing some from my plate. We tried for first time the Pla Goong Salad (Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad). Asked for the spicy dressing on the side, and they we more than accommodating. Wow! Fantastic, even with the sauce on the side. The shrimps were fresh, plump, and STILL full of spice. Recommend with the dressing on the side. It's a nice sweet and salty kind of dressing, with a spicy kick, which could be too salty or fishy for some, but perfect for dipping the shrimp and salad. Wife ordered her standard green curry, with egg plant, veggies, and Salmon... Thai Spicy of course. Curry doesn't look green in the picture, because of the additional spices. She also asked that they not put any green beans. Surprisingly, they didn't. So, I'm asking for no carrots in my curry, next time! As a good wine matures and becomes a great wine, so goes Sukhothai through the years on Lark Street. Great to see a mainstay, but even better to see the improvement. NOTE: Our dishes took a little longer, because of requested changes, but they came out hot, fresh, and delectable. read more

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Hole in the wall with a few tables & lots of takeout. I'd be willing to try half the menu. I ordered seafood noodle soup for a bit over $10, expecting a small soup, hung about of seafood wonderful prepared. My spouse ordered green curry tofu with mixed veggies. Big portion there as well. read more

Sukhothai - A bowl of Thai-style noodle soup with shrimp, herbs, and crushed peanuts, served in a ceramic dish on a wooden table. - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

I was craving spicy soup (Tom yum!) and our usual place, Sweet Basil, puts coconut milk in their Tom Yum.... This prompted us to try our Sukhothai and I am so glad that we did. I got their Tom yum with chicken which was perfectly spicy (but not too much!) and full of delicious pieces of chicken, veggies (tomatoes, onions, lil' mushrooms). My boyfriend got their green curry which was out of this world delicious. It was a perfect balance of spice and the sweetness from the coconut milk helped soften it just a little. Additionally, we got an order of egg rolls, which were tasty because they were fried and salty, but nothing to really write home about. Overall, we will definitely be back to get food at sukhothai!! read more

My friend and I walked here to get some Thai food after visiting the state capitol. Service was good. I had pad Thai with chicken and shrimp which was on the point. I really enjoyed the sauce. My friend had curry and she said it was good too. We had mango sticky rice for dessert. Mango was kind of raw so not very sweet. The sticky rice with condensed milk was yummy. Good place for quick lunch but nothing very outstanding. read more

Sukhothai - Great Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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Absolutely delicious. The papaya salad, chicken pad Thai and chicken curry were amazing!!

We got a takeout tonight and couldn't be happier with the food - delicious and the portions are generous. The place itself looks divey but since we didn't eat inside I can't say much more than that. We ordered pad Thai and pad see ew with scallops. Our picky kids were happy with it. Tom Kha had tomatoes in it which is not what we are used to but it was nevertheless very tasty. I ordered glass tofu noodles and couldn't be happier. Definitely coming back when I have a chance. read more

This place is fire. The subterranean location on Lark Street is small but cozy as heck. When I came here last, it was freezing and windy and I was craving some real stick-to-your-bones, hot food. So we hiked over to Sukhothai and got us some joy. We came pretty early in the evening and it was pretty quiet. There was only one other couple in the restaurant but they were very busy with takeout orders. We sat at a table and the waitress immediately took our order for some hot sake. After perusing the menu a bit we decided to share a couple of items. Bae and I ordered some kind of bbq pork and Thai red curry because we basic. The BBQ pork was ok but the curry was some of the best I've ever had. My friend ordered duck noodle soup and that was really good too. The service was quick and our food came out in not time. We split the bill 3 ways and each payed less than $20 AND we all had leftovers. For value, service and quality, this place definitely crushes it. read more

Sukhothai - Hot sake heck yea - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

My friend and I had dinner last night and for only $35 we had a delicious appetizer of samosas which were blazing hot when served and satisfying when eaten. We added two entrees--I had to try the Pad Thai & we had curry salmon-and OMG ate it all!!! This place is super small but amazingly busy and had great service. Highly recommend you check it out even though it looks so unassuming from the outside. read more

Sukhothai - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

It's hard to find a really good papaya salad but this place has them 10/10. I also got the chicken pad Thai which was yummy too.

Another great experience at Sukhothai. Started with the Thai Egg Rolls - delicious with the sauce and crazy hot temp-wise, just the way we like them. Tried a host of dinner dishes including Kuay Tiew Hang Peanut with Chicken, which was truly exceptional and a delightfully light way to end some pretty fantastic bites; Musman Curry with Chicken - best I've had; a true out of this world full-mouth experience; and Green Curry with veges. Only let down was the Pad See-Ew - either it was made by a different chef or they changed the recipe, as the sauce was more watery and darker brown; still good, but just not the exceptional dish it used to be. Service was great as always. Simply can't beat the prices. More than worth a trip to what is one of the area's best Thai Food spots. read more

They are not amazing Thai food since my spots are in Queens however they have good flavors and friendly service (much better than my Queens spots). Red Curry, larb moo, lime fried rice, pad see ew are the usuals, Thai iced when made with less creamer & ice (they make it the way I ask yay) so overall satisfying and fave on Lark and Thai in Albany so far. read more

Sukhothai - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

This is a great hole-in-the-wall place for Thai food with what looks like less than ten small tables inside. The service is friendly, efficient, and attentive. You will be surprised with the choices here including fried rice, pan fried noodles, noodle soups, curry rice plates, soups and salads. It kind of reminds me of the Thai food courts in Thailand's mega malls where theres just so much to choose from...especially since the portions are large and prices are small. There's something for everyone with choices of tofu, vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, and duck. I love getting the noodles and curry ..anything with a good kick of spice as well. The drinks are very good and similar to what I've had in Thailand...I recommend the Thai Iced Tea. Dessert wise I usually go for the sticky rice with mango. Just keep your party small (2-4people) and it will be a good time. If you're looking for more space they have a second location on Central Ave. read more

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If you like Thai this is probably the BEST of all the Thai Restourents I have eaten at from the Mid West to the East Coast. I had TomYum Soup and a Red Curry. Both fresh, vibrent, spicy, and large helpings. I would recommend to anyone who loves Thai plus anywho has not tasted Thai. This is the place to go. read more

It used to be good but has Really tailed off as of late. If u like gnats in your face u will love it here cuz they r loaded with gnats or small flies. Last dish I got the tofu tasted and smelled toxic. I didn't eat it and voiced my complaints but they didn't have the Cla$$ or decency to address my complaint and I WA$ a Good customer. Hate to c how they treat NEW customers. If u get a bad di$h here be ready to $wallow it like it or Not read more

Got take out from this place. Lady behind the counter was lovely and food was timely. Got the spicy eggplant and the red curry -- neither was as spicy as I would have liked but both were flavorful and hearty. The mango sticky rice was the best I've had: texture perfect, not too sweet, perfectly ripe mango. Overall very good experience and I'd happily go back. Not sure how it holds up for a dine in experience, but the take out was well worth it. read more

I ordered some pad Thai and mango sticky rice for pick up this past weekend. The pad Thai was okay, it seemed to be missing some flavors that I'm use to from other Thai restaurants. I was a little disappointed in the mango sticky rice as there was not much sticky rice, it was probably a length of my pointer finger and the width of maybe two fingers. The flavors in the rice was good, and there was plenty of mango. There was probably 3x the amount of mango to rice (it probably equaled out to maybe one mango cut up). For $8, I would expect a little more rice. Sadly, I did not take a photo beforehand of the food. Overall, I think there are better Thai restaurants in the area and will likely not return. read more

I've ordered pickup from this restaurant previously and in those occasions the food has been less than stellar. Mediocre and unusually sweet pad thai and extremely watery curry with almost raw veggies. This particular review is about a delivery placed on 10/30/17. Ordered a Chicken Musman Curry and Ba Mee Haeng w/ added Pork and two Thai iced teas - a simple enough order. When the delivery man arrived with only one drink in tow I inquired about the second and he said it was inside the bag with the rest of the food (odd but whatever). When we opened the bag the tea was no where in sight, one of many disappointments to come. Now, I would definitely consider myself a reactive person, so maybe I should have checked the rest of the order before calling to inform them about the missing tea. But considering the person on the phone was completely unhelpful and dismissing the times I did call I don't feel too bad being annoying. My calls were is relation receiving a Ba Mee Haeng sans pork, one Thai tea and for the white rice we got appearing to be the mushy reminisce of the very bottom of the rice pot. Regarding the tea - the lady who answered acknowledged that they forgot it but then asked if I wanted it today anyways. Instead of refund, she suggested an IOU. No ma'am, if I'm paying for it today I want it today. She agreed to send it after asking me for the 10th time if I really wanted it today. Regarding the rice - Picture provided is exactly how the rice arrived - even after showing the driver I was told I was wrong and that the rice is supposed to look like that. Ok. Regarding the missing pork - I was repeatedly told I did not order extra pork, even though I was charged for it. It's on the receipt. After insisting that I was not lying about ordering extra pork the lady who answered proceeds to blame Grubhub - saying that it must have been an error on their part and not the restaurants. Then I was told if I wanted specific things that I should try calling in my order next time. tldr: Mediocre food and terrible customer service. Order from literally anywhere else. read more

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Out of all the Thai restaurants in the area, Sukhothai runs closest to what I want in Thai food: Authenticity and Flavor While Sukhothai doesn't land in any specific part of Thai landscape, it captures the high-level lay of the country. Very spot on with every single dish I have had. The flavors Sukhothai present are excellent; So much flavor and spice in each and every bite. I've never been bored by any dish. This family-run restaurant is a must if you like Thai and respect its flavors. read more

Thai food is one of the staples in my life, and I've always been more than happy with my experiences at Sukhothai. In particular I really like their red curry, which is always to die for. This will also sound silly, but the consistency of their rice is always ON POINT - super important for all those yummy bites with soaked-up-sauce-rice. The only thing I've ordered that I wasn't amazed by were the egg rolls - the sauce they serve them with isn't very good, and while they weren't bad, I don't necessarily recommend them. They are always prompt with carry-out orders, and have never gotten a single order wrong. Overall, reasonably priced and consistently good curries. Definitely recommend! read more

Best Thai curry in Albany. I must have eaten the red curry here at least 20 times. Every time I come here I say I am going to try something different but I always end up getting the red curry. It is around $10 and it is worth every penny. The vegetables are not overcooked. The meat is decent. And most important of all, the broth is amazing. It is always served with a generous amount of rice. The staff are also super friendly. I think the best thing about this place is how it is consistently good every time I have ever come here. It keeps me coming back, and usually bringing a friend or two along. If there was anything that could be considered a downside it would be the amount of space in the place. There aren't a lot of tables and if you are coming with a larger group beware, particularly on busy nights. read more

Curries are amazing! Have absolutely loved this place for over 10 years. I love stopping by every time I'm in the area.

Really really good pineapple curry with chicken and shrimp. Really good shrimp Satay as well! And typical Thai Iced tea - very delicious and refreshing. Would definitely come back! Great food at a good price. read more

PURELY (TAKE OUT) tailored review - ordered the pad kew mao (aka drunken noodles) to go with a Thai ice tea -pad kew mao was mediocre, it didn't really have the distinctive taste of alc? If that makes sense, and the beef I got was not that juicy -Thai ice tea was bomb however I even want another one now -I think the interior appearance of the restaurant is a little messy too, it can be cleaned up to look more modern. read more

I wouldn't want to pleasure a Thai guy that wasn't hot. In other words, I would only Sukhothai boys, I wouldn't Sukbasicthai boys. Or girls, for that matter. Or a combination thereof. What to get: Thai Green Curry, Thai Tea. What else: Thai boys. If you have a warm English drink that is overly sweet, you have a Sugartea. However this is Sukhothai. I've eaten here three times in my life, basically all three times I've been to Albany since I've been a musician. The first time, I just got lucky. The girl I was with was a big fan of Thai food so we gave it a go based on Yelp recommendations, and it was affordable, delicious, and fantastic. Then, on subsequent visits to town, including my most recent amazing concert in Saratoga Springs, I started off by enjoying a delicious Thai Green Curry here - which is what I always order. If you're wearing a gross brown thing around your neck with your suit, then you're wearing a Suckytie. However this is Sukhothai. The curry is very wet and creamy and tastes a little more sweet than I usually prefer - I like the savoury tasting ones. However it remains one of the better ones I've had in the country. The atmosphere in the restaurant is lovely and so is the service. I'd say it's my favourite place to eat in the Albany area, although my experience in this area is limited. And if you happen to Sukahothai anytime soon, please give me his or her contact details, because I'm as human as the next man, therefore in the words of the great Henry Jones, Senior, I'd love to actually be the next man. read more

A regular stop for healthy portions of good Thai food at very reasonable prices. If you want a less cramped dining experience and a nicer ambiance, try their new second location just a few blocks away at 62 Central Avenue. Parking on Central Ave isn't great either, but it beats Lark Street... Just be sure to bring a few quarters to feed the parking meters. The service on Central Avenue tends to be better also, because it isn't as busy as the original location. I recommend trying the chicken satae appetizer (peanut sauce, mmm) or the Thai egg rolls. As for entrees, all the rice plates are good and the pad thai is great. The only real complaint I have is that the dishes aren't always consistent -- both in the level of spice and sometimes even in the ingredients. However, the staff is very friendly and if you make any specific requests, they aim to please. read more

After a long day of filming various tall structures in the area, nothing relaxes the bones like Thai noodles. Sukhothai (apparently a Thai kingdom from the 1200s) provided that relief and an experience that may haunt me forever, or simply be a beautiful memory, I'm not sure yet. I enter alone, just one man looking for noodles. Of course the rules stipulate you must seat the man who is eating alone directly in the middle of the restaurant for all to gaze on his solitude. But while I initially feel vulnerable and on display, I soon realize it is I who will be treated to a show. Through some cosmic dance of devilish fortune I am placed directly perpendicular to two locals on their first date. Almost as if to view a stage performance, my eyeline faces an exquisite horrorshow of awkwardness that I will remember until my dying day. My waitress arrives, but I barely have time for her at this point. I'm too busy enjoying my new favorite TV show. But this all feels less sadistic if I at least have food in front of me, so I get the pad see ew. The man on this date is shuffling erratically and simply has no idea where to place his arms on the table. His indecisiveness leads to a bizarre rocking motion that I can't take my eyes off of. Their conversation, at this juncture, is a strained dialogue about hiking and running. I regret deeply not seeing the beginning of this date, but I entered in the middle of the program and it is easy to see they hit a gargantuan wall. My pad see ew has arrived. It's delicious, but even thinking about the food is a waste of my attention. I'm busy relaying the spectacle to my friend and now complicit-confidant who gleefully consumes the details. Now the man says "this is a great spot" and the woman replies "right on." It's followed by a deep, chasmic fissure of silence that is boiling my blood. The man desperately attempts to interrupt this pause by saying "my microwave is strictly for warming up food" as he dumps leftovers into a container. The woman tries to take this kernel and run with it by questioning the act of microwaving rice, and my head is in my hands trying to prevent it from exploding. The waitress returns to ask if everything is okay and I use this interaction as an excuse to burst out laughing. I'm genuinely sorry to the waitstaff for how much I laughed during all of our communications, but I simply needed a vessel to release my stifled cackles. You'd think all this couldn't possibly get worse. I assure you, it does. Man: "I like broccoli." Woman: "I think if they're cooked properly I tolerate it, I just don't like the flavor." Man: "It varies." I marvel at the atrocity while eating broccoli of my own, the ones dispersed evenly throughout my pad see ew. After their broccoli analysis fails to revive this corpse of a conversation, he DOUBLES DOWN on his microwave discourse by bringing it up again. You'll be surprised to hear it does not do the trick, so he decides to question the merits of a hook dangling on the wall beside them. In all fairness, I'm also curious about the hook, but on top of everything else this is simply overwhelming to me. He swats at the hook and it sways for the next 20 minutes. It is at this point that I become aware of a vacuum cleaner curiously sitting behind the man. It's sort of ominous, just smoldering there, as if it sucked all the chemistry out of the room and left these would-be love birds hopelessly flailing. Remarkably, neither of them address the presence of said vacuum, so I must assume they discussed it prior to my arrival. I could go on for hours, but I'd like to note the last subject I heard the man broach was "how are your Microsoft Excel skills" and her response: "I do a lot of Microsoft Word." I simply do not care if I am going to hell for enjoying this entire saga and writing it down in a review; you just have to accept that everyone involved is wiser for having experienced it. Also, hell is not real. The bottom line is: the pad see ew was phenomenal, they give you a weird coffee-flavored sucking candy with the check, and you may just witness a social travesty the likes of which will change your life forever. read more

So I wanted to wait until I had visited this place a few times before I left a review. The reason for that is because I've found that with many Thai restaurants they may excel in one dish (such as Pad Thai) but then struggle with others (such as curry...or vice versa). At this point in time I have eaten here 4 times and not by choice. I happen to have a good friend that enjoys this place and well I enjoy his company. As for the food, it's mediocre. Not good enough for me to ever want to eat here on my own volition, and not bad enough for me to make a big stink when my friend wants to eat there. I've tried their Pad Thai, multiple curry dishes, multiple fried rice dishes and rice plates. Today I had their "Mixed vegetables lunch entree" - which consists of: Napa, carrot, broccoli, bean sprouts, scallion and pepper on top of rice. There was some flavor to it but it was kinda bland - like all their other meals I've tried. I feel like I'm always asking them for chili sauce on the side to give their meals more oomph. I don't wanna give my meals more oomph. They should already be pre-oomph'd! The other issue I have is the ambiance. It's nothing special, is dim and sometimes even smells a bit strange. As for the service, they're usually pretty nice and friendly (if you get the young guy) but there's only ever one waiter during lunch hour. It takes forever to get your check and pay for your meal. If you're looking for Thai in Albany I prefer Sweet Basil. If you're in Troy try Choms. This place isn't terrible but could definitely be better. read more

Sukhothai - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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