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The food was EXCELLENT just the service could've been better. Conversation seemed rushed along with the requests of sides. They had NO veggies to add to the soup no bok choy no jalapeños. They told me it's basically NOT pho but more sour Ramen even tho it says PHO! But the soup WAS great
TapAsia has unique takes on classic Asian dishes but also does the classics well. Be careful of the spice level you choose because they do not hold back! This Tom yum ramen was savory and sweet while the red curry brought the heat. The pad thai was phenomenal as well! Great idea for a date spot or group meal!
Yum! This was a great recommendation from a colleague. We walked in and they were very busy with to-go orders. Ordered 3 small plates which were all tasty but the entree - delicious. Look at this one. Hits all the senses with the right smell (that's burning cinnamon), texture, and spice level was perfect.
I live in Vermont. I own/operate/am the only cook at a small, independent Diner (breakfast only at the moment). I get two days off a week and I pack up and DRIVE somewhere for a mini vacay. Albany is one of my preferred spots. The Lark Street neighborhood in particular in Albany is just a great place. TapAsia has been on my list of places to try. I curate my own restaurant "collections" in Yelp for every place I go. I am ALWAYS on the lookout for somewhere new to try/fall in love with/become a regular at. TapAsia has been on my Albany list for months now. But three separate times I got to Lark St and then sidetracked into a different restaurant. Not this time! This time I made it to TapAsia and then gave myself a little "talking to" about why I'd waited so long!! FANTASTIC spot. The food is, honestly, just entire levels above Thai/Asian inspired Tapas I've had other places (including just up the block on Lark...). And I'm an AVID eater of Asian in inspired small plates. Not fancy. Not large. There are a couple tables outside, but the actual dining room/bar is below street level. Cool, intimate, well lit basement vibes. Also, clearly a neighborhood spot where people know each other and talk to each other. Another thing I really like. Gotta have good food AND good vibes and a neighborhood spot, a small, independent restaurant?? THAT is The Gold Standard my friends. And TapAsia is ALL that. I started out with fresh, summer rolls and added shrimp. These were, hands down, the best fresh summer rolls I've ever had (and I order summer rolls whenever I see them on a menu). These are chock full of perfectly, finely chopped, fresh ingredients, rolled tightly and served in a beautiful, already cut plating with housemade dipping sauce. Speaking of which! TapAsia makes all their sauces in house and it shows. Your sauces will make or break your dishes, ESPECIALLY in a cuisine that has a lot of sauces...like Thai... The dipping sauce served with the fresh summer rolls was so good I would not let my waiter take it away, because the Avocado Mango Egg Rolls were FANTASTIC when dragged through the summer roll sauce! Also, yes, I said Avocado Mango Egg Rolls. FABULOUS. They are exactly what the name implies: egg roll wrappers filled with perfectly ripe, diced avocado and mango and then deep fried. So you get all the wonderful experience of a hot, fried egg roll and none of the meat (I don't eat beef, pork or poultry). These are not marked Vegan on the menu, but there are plenty of Vegan options here. I also ordered their Spicy Garlic Edamame as my third starter. My waiter asked me what heat level I wanted: Mild, Medium, Hot or Thai Hot. Me: "NOT THAI HOT! NEVER THAI HOT! I'll take regular Hot." As in: "DO I LOOK SUICIDAL RIGHT NOW??" Let's be clear. I eat spicy. I eat A LOT of spicy in multiple cuisines. But I KNOW I cannot tolerate Thai spicy. Thai chefs did NOT come to play and whatever it is they use to dial that heat up is, frankly, DEADLY. Meanwhile, I had no problem with Hot Spicy Garlic Edamame. Which, clearly, lulled me into a false sense of security. And so I ordered the Som Tum (Papaya Salad) and I overlooked (??) the "spicy" icon next to it on the menu. Can. I. Just. Say. I was almost killed. By a salad. That damn salad was the kind of spicy that makes you MAD because it is HURTING you. But also? It was beautiful and delicious and I REALLY WANTED to eat it and kept eating more and then taking mouthfuls of water to sooth my mouth until I, eventually, ran out of water and had to stop eating the salad ad order a side of rice to attempt to recover... I'm not saying don't order the Papaya Salad. I AM saying request it "mild" unless you are a trained professional in the arena of Thai heat! And then I ordered my entree. Entrees are broken out into sections depending on which housemade sauce is the base. You choose your sauce base and then you can kind of "build" your entree by choosing one (or more than one) protein to add. There are a variety of Vegan choices! I ordered Pad Kra Prow (Thai Basil Sauce) with sautéed string beans, bamboo shoot and basil in chili and garlic sauce and then I added fried chunks of white fish (WHICH WERE AMAZING!!!). I told my waiter that I had almost DIED attempting to eat the Salad and requested that the Pad Kra Prow be "Medium" heat ( it is listed as "Spicy" on the menu...). My waiter looked at me...for a beat...and said, "How about mild??" Me: "Okay. Mild!" Look, I am not afraid to declare DEFEAT in The Spice Wars. The Pad Draw Prow was DELICIOUS. So incredibly flavorful and full of fresh, wonderful ingredients and I could taste the ENTIRE favor profile because my mouth wasn't actually on fire. Next time it's going to be MILD for me...across the board. But there WILL be a next time. Because every thing I ate at TapAsia was simply perfect.
Yum, yum, yum! The food was flavorful and delicious! Also, our server was very attentive and accommodating.
Well, color me impressed. Thanks to Steve N. for encouraging me to come to TapAsia on the strength of its hot and spicy Thai dishes. I had been avoiding this place because I had a hard time buying into the concept of Pan-Asian "tapas". There is good reason to be skeptical of Pan Asian restaurants. Different cuisines require different styles of cooking and different staple ingredients. The Chinese, Japanese, and Korean inspired dishes were the least impressive of the bunch. Thai food at Tap Asia rules the roost. And the kitchen isn't timid about bringing the heat. Our table ordered a mildly spiced green curry, a medium spiced beef salad, and a fully hot stir fried string beans. I was legitimately scared to try the hot, as I had been warned from multiple people about just how hot it would be. Yes. Indeed, it was very hot. But it was also flavorful, and intensely enjoyable. The trick is to just eat it slowly, be careful about how it hits the back of your throat, and have some creamy and soothing green curry on hand to quench the flames. But I would not shy away from ordering more dishes at the hot spice level in the future. It is a rare treat to really get something so assertively seasoned. The beer selection was also good, and I was delighted to see cans of Westbrook Brewing's White Thai on the menu. Just make sure to save room for dessert, because the hot Thai donuts, drizzled with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup should not be missed. An order is pretty large, and should probably be split by four adults. As a place with "tapas" in the name, it would be nice if they had more items served in small portions, but so it goes. TapAsia is particular great for those people who love Thai food, but have somehow fallen into a social circle of people who don't share the same enthusiasm for the cuisine. Of course, they may not love the experience as much as you do. But then, you'll end with donuts, and close out the meal on a high note.
Cozy small Thai place. Red curry was delicious and nicely served. They make the dishes according to Thai standards of spiciness so you may choose 'mild' or 'medium'. 'Spicy' is seriously spicy :). Also ordered sticky rice with mango for dessert and it was fantastic- tasted like in Thailand! Recommended.
I decided to go into the restaurant to try the fare as I had previously ordered through GrubHub. The Thai iced tea was delicious, as per the norm. I got the tuna tartare again which was amazing! They use a wasabi in the marinade. I would have liked a little more avocado. Just an FYI: This appetizer is pretty expensive $13. I've paid $8 for this elsewhere and received twice the size in a serving and it was just as high quality. I then order the ramen after seeing a pic of it on Yelp. The poster neglected to identify that they had ordered the spicy version. I saw the color and assumed it was a red curry ramen and never read the menu description. This dish had so much promise. Between the taste and the smell, it reminded me of the public restroom in New York Penn Station. I took two bites and it was over for me. I was beyond repulsed by the fact that all of my senses screamed that I was eating from the toilet. I was embarrassed to say anything so I had them pack it to go and then threw it in the trash on the street. Horrible. It was absolutely the worst thing I've ever had in my mouth. Ever. ;) I did request the homemade ginger ale to go as that is really tasty. So, as a recap.... Yay: for the Thai Tea, Homemade Ginger Ale & Tuna Tartare. Run for your life: for the Ramen.
Been back a couple of times, and tried various dishes. Also added some pictures. Hope you enjoy them. One thing I want to emphasize with this place, is the eclectic mix of Thai and Japanese. I personally feel the Thai is much better, but I am a little biased, having been all over Japan and visited more than 100 times, and ate at some really authentic places. That being said, as I mentioned before, I was excited to see their Kara-age chicken, and did enjoy it, but was disappointed only because it is not as good as some of the izakaya places in Japan. The same would go for the Tonkatsu Ramen. I've had better, but this was still very good. I could tell the noodles were not hand made, as they are in great ramen establishments, but it was still very tasty, and the spice was "HOT" just how I like it. The curry is fantastic, and if you ask for Thai Spicy, you better be ready, because they give you Thai Spicy. My wife enjoys their green curry, and the owner is so nice to accommodate and add salmon to the dish, with extra price. I recommend you try that, but be prepared if you try it Thai Spicy. If you want really good Thai, you will find it here, and if you want some taste of Japan, it is here also.
Food was flavorful and fantastic. Portion was good. Prices were on par and fair. Service was decent, prompt, and kept my water filled entire meal, also checked on me frequently - however could benefit from a bit more warmth/hospitality. Really no greeting at all to me or the other parties that entered to dine for lunch. To be fair, I was given a genuine thank you while leaving, after paying. Appears to be a family affair, which I respect. Was promptly seated and given menus. Asked if I was ready to order, which I was. During ordering, I was asked what spice level I wanted. I got the medium and it was spicy! Thank gosh I didn't go for hot or Thai hot. (Which I normally order Hot or 4 out of 5) and am typically good with. Overall, I will return and would recommend. Lunch bill for a steamed bun $8 and Veg Jade fried rice $15 was $23 plus tax and tip. read more
3 months ago
Keeping things fresh is important to running a business. I've been coming to TapAsia for years and I have to hand it to chef-owner, Natalie, for adding new ideas to her menu all the time. On this visit, I had the Shrimp Tom Yum Noodles special while my friend ordered Chicken Tom Yum Fried Rice from the regular menu. This would be an indication that we like spicy food but knowing that Natalie makes her own spices we asked for the entrees to be "mildly" spicy. After tasting the entrees my friend declared the meals to be "crazy good," but he was glad that we ordered them mildly spicy since the spices were making his face sweat a little. He was very happy with the meal. Never one to shy away from a lycee drink, I ordered a Lycee Saketini, which I loved. It included about a 1/2 ounce of sake. We also ordered an Everett Porter Beer which tasted and looked a lot like coffee- chocolate stout. It was delicious. Our server, Ben, helped us with our drink orders. He's very knowledgeable. The restaurant is cozy, welcoming and can seat perhaps 30 people but it's important to call ahead to make sure there's enough seating. I almost forgot to mention desserts which are to die for. The mango cheese cake was amazing. read more
10 months ago
Overall it was good for the price point. Crab Rangoon was ok. The tom Yum And tom Kha soup tho was very delicious and the entrees. The area is a bit sketchy tho so just be careful. Place is small and reservations can be made online. Parking is on the street. The entree portions were pretty good read more
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The food was EXCELLENT just the service could've been better. Conversation seemed rushed along with the requests of sides. They had NO veggies to add to the soup no bok choy no jalapeños. They told me it's basically NOT pho but more sour Ramen even tho it says PHO! But the soup WAS great read more
5 years ago
TapAsia has unique takes on classic Asian dishes but also does the classics well. Be careful of the spice level you choose because they do not hold back! This Tom yum ramen was savory and sweet while the red curry brought the heat. The pad thai was phenomenal as well! Great idea for a date spot or group meal! read more
2 years ago
Yum! This was a great recommendation from a colleague. We walked in and they were very busy with to-go orders. Ordered 3 small plates which were all tasty but the entree - delicious. Look at this one. Hits all the senses with the right smell (that's burning cinnamon), texture, and spice level was perfect. read more
4 years ago
I live in Vermont. I own/operate/am the only cook at a small, independent Diner (breakfast only at the moment). I get two days off a week and I pack up and DRIVE somewhere for a mini vacay. Albany is one of my preferred spots. The Lark Street neighborhood in particular in Albany is just a great place. TapAsia has been on my list of places to try. I curate my own restaurant "collections" in Yelp for every place I go. I am ALWAYS on the lookout for somewhere new to try/fall in love with/become a regular at. TapAsia has been on my Albany list for months now. But three separate times I got to Lark St and then sidetracked into a different restaurant. Not this time! This time I made it to TapAsia and then gave myself a little "talking to" about why I'd waited so long!! FANTASTIC spot. The food is, honestly, just entire levels above Thai/Asian inspired Tapas I've had other places (including just up the block on Lark...). And I'm an AVID eater of Asian in inspired small plates. Not fancy. Not large. There are a couple tables outside, but the actual dining room/bar is below street level. Cool, intimate, well lit basement vibes. Also, clearly a neighborhood spot where people know each other and talk to each other. Another thing I really like. Gotta have good food AND good vibes and a neighborhood spot, a small, independent restaurant?? THAT is The Gold Standard my friends. And TapAsia is ALL that. I started out with fresh, summer rolls and added shrimp. These were, hands down, the best fresh summer rolls I've ever had (and I order summer rolls whenever I see them on a menu). These are chock full of perfectly, finely chopped, fresh ingredients, rolled tightly and served in a beautiful, already cut plating with housemade dipping sauce. Speaking of which! TapAsia makes all their sauces in house and it shows. Your sauces will make or break your dishes, ESPECIALLY in a cuisine that has a lot of sauces...like Thai... The dipping sauce served with the fresh summer rolls was so good I would not let my waiter take it away, because the Avocado Mango Egg Rolls were FANTASTIC when dragged through the summer roll sauce! Also, yes, I said Avocado Mango Egg Rolls. FABULOUS. They are exactly what the name implies: egg roll wrappers filled with perfectly ripe, diced avocado and mango and then deep fried. So you get all the wonderful experience of a hot, fried egg roll and none of the meat (I don't eat beef, pork or poultry). These are not marked Vegan on the menu, but there are plenty of Vegan options here. I also ordered their Spicy Garlic Edamame as my third starter. My waiter asked me what heat level I wanted: Mild, Medium, Hot or Thai Hot. Me: "NOT THAI HOT! NEVER THAI HOT! I'll take regular Hot." As in: "DO I LOOK SUICIDAL RIGHT NOW??" Let's be clear. I eat spicy. I eat A LOT of spicy in multiple cuisines. But I KNOW I cannot tolerate Thai spicy. Thai chefs did NOT come to play and whatever it is they use to dial that heat up is, frankly, DEADLY. Meanwhile, I had no problem with Hot Spicy Garlic Edamame. Which, clearly, lulled me into a false sense of security. And so I ordered the Som Tum (Papaya Salad) and I overlooked (??) the "spicy" icon next to it on the menu. Can. I. Just. Say. I was almost killed. By a salad. That damn salad was the kind of spicy that makes you MAD because it is HURTING you. But also? It was beautiful and delicious and I REALLY WANTED to eat it and kept eating more and then taking mouthfuls of water to sooth my mouth until I, eventually, ran out of water and had to stop eating the salad ad order a side of rice to attempt to recover... I'm not saying don't order the Papaya Salad. I AM saying request it "mild" unless you are a trained professional in the arena of Thai heat! And then I ordered my entree. Entrees are broken out into sections depending on which housemade sauce is the base. You choose your sauce base and then you can kind of "build" your entree by choosing one (or more than one) protein to add. There are a variety of Vegan choices! I ordered Pad Kra Prow (Thai Basil Sauce) with sautéed string beans, bamboo shoot and basil in chili and garlic sauce and then I added fried chunks of white fish (WHICH WERE AMAZING!!!). I told my waiter that I had almost DIED attempting to eat the Salad and requested that the Pad Kra Prow be "Medium" heat ( it is listed as "Spicy" on the menu...). My waiter looked at me...for a beat...and said, "How about mild??" Me: "Okay. Mild!" Look, I am not afraid to declare DEFEAT in The Spice Wars. The Pad Draw Prow was DELICIOUS. So incredibly flavorful and full of fresh, wonderful ingredients and I could taste the ENTIRE favor profile because my mouth wasn't actually on fire. Next time it's going to be MILD for me...across the board. But there WILL be a next time. Because every thing I ate at TapAsia was simply perfect. read more
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Fairly small place here but has an extensive menu. Enjoyed a mushroom bun here. Service was fine. read more
Well, color me impressed. Thanks to Steve N. for encouraging me to come to TapAsia on the strength of its hot and spicy Thai dishes. I had been avoiding this place because I had a hard time buying into the concept of Pan-Asian "tapas". There is good reason to be skeptical of Pan Asian restaurants. Different cuisines require different styles of cooking and different staple ingredients. The Chinese, Japanese, and Korean inspired dishes were the least impressive of the bunch. Thai food at Tap Asia rules the roost. And the kitchen isn't timid about bringing the heat. Our table ordered a mildly spiced green curry, a medium spiced beef salad, and a fully hot stir fried string beans. I was legitimately scared to try the hot, as I had been warned from multiple people about just how hot it would be. Yes. Indeed, it was very hot. But it was also flavorful, and intensely enjoyable. The trick is to just eat it slowly, be careful about how it hits the back of your throat, and have some creamy and soothing green curry on hand to quench the flames. But I would not shy away from ordering more dishes at the hot spice level in the future. It is a rare treat to really get something so assertively seasoned. The beer selection was also good, and I was delighted to see cans of Westbrook Brewing's White Thai on the menu. Just make sure to save room for dessert, because the hot Thai donuts, drizzled with sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup should not be missed. An order is pretty large, and should probably be split by four adults. As a place with "tapas" in the name, it would be nice if they had more items served in small portions, but so it goes. TapAsia is particular great for those people who love Thai food, but have somehow fallen into a social circle of people who don't share the same enthusiasm for the cuisine. Of course, they may not love the experience as much as you do. But then, you'll end with donuts, and close out the meal on a high note. read more
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Cozy small Thai place. Red curry was delicious and nicely served. They make the dishes according to Thai standards of spiciness so you may choose 'mild' or 'medium'. 'Spicy' is seriously spicy :). Also ordered sticky rice with mango for dessert and it was fantastic- tasted like in Thailand! Recommended. read more
I decided to go into the restaurant to try the fare as I had previously ordered through GrubHub. The Thai iced tea was delicious, as per the norm. I got the tuna tartare again which was amazing! They use a wasabi in the marinade. I would have liked a little more avocado. Just an FYI: This appetizer is pretty expensive $13. I've paid $8 for this elsewhere and received twice the size in a serving and it was just as high quality. I then order the ramen after seeing a pic of it on Yelp. The poster neglected to identify that they had ordered the spicy version. I saw the color and assumed it was a red curry ramen and never read the menu description. This dish had so much promise. Between the taste and the smell, it reminded me of the public restroom in New York Penn Station. I took two bites and it was over for me. I was beyond repulsed by the fact that all of my senses screamed that I was eating from the toilet. I was embarrassed to say anything so I had them pack it to go and then threw it in the trash on the street. Horrible. It was absolutely the worst thing I've ever had in my mouth. Ever. ;) I did request the homemade ginger ale to go as that is really tasty. So, as a recap.... Yay: for the Thai Tea, Homemade Ginger Ale & Tuna Tartare. Run for your life: for the Ramen. read more
Been back a couple of times, and tried various dishes. Also added some pictures. Hope you enjoy them. One thing I want to emphasize with this place, is the eclectic mix of Thai and Japanese. I personally feel the Thai is much better, but I am a little biased, having been all over Japan and visited more than 100 times, and ate at some really authentic places. That being said, as I mentioned before, I was excited to see their Kara-age chicken, and did enjoy it, but was disappointed only because it is not as good as some of the izakaya places in Japan. The same would go for the Tonkatsu Ramen. I've had better, but this was still very good. I could tell the noodles were not hand made, as they are in great ramen establishments, but it was still very tasty, and the spice was "HOT" just how I like it. The curry is fantastic, and if you ask for Thai Spicy, you better be ready, because they give you Thai Spicy. My wife enjoys their green curry, and the owner is so nice to accommodate and add salmon to the dish, with extra price. I recommend you try that, but be prepared if you try it Thai Spicy. If you want really good Thai, you will find it here, and if you want some taste of Japan, it is here also. read more
3 years ago
Loved my experience here last night. We went with a friend that lives just down the street and is a regular customer. The service was fantastic, friendly and fun. The atmosphere is lovely; I had been to the restaurant that was previously in this space and they did some terrific upgrades. The menu has a bunch of Thai dishes, but there are other Asian-cuisine influences all over the menu. Many of the appetizers are fried, but we indulged in a few of those since we were celebrating a birthday. There's also a lovely sake selection and we shared a bottle of delicious, cold, smooth and slightly sweet unfiltered sake. We ordered a ton of food and shared everything: -Steamed Bun!! This one had spicy tuna and avocado: very different. I LOVE me a good steamed bun and this was an interesting twist...stuffing that doughy, warm, delightful bun with raw tuna, avocado, masago and spicy mayo...yessssss. Totally worked for me. Winner, winner...steamed bun dinner...perhaps! There are several other steamed buns to choose from...I look forward to going back and checking out some of the other varieties. -Potstickers/Gyoza - these were delicious, albeit deep fried, served with a sweet, sticky soy-based dip. I generally prefer them steamed, but they were rather tasty. -Beef Salad - delicious! We were warned that "regular" spice is "hot"...so we ordered "mild". I like super spicy, so next time I'll order hot...which means really freakin' hot. (I got some extra hot paste for the side). -Avocado Mango Egg Roll- this is also deep fried...but very yummy. I expected smaller, bite-sized egg rolls...but no...it's one big fried wonton with a pile of avocado, mango and other saucy goodness inside. Hard to share because it got very messy VERY quickly...but we managed. -Vietnamese Spring Roll (with shrimp) - very generous portions of rice paper wrapping filled with crisp, fresh veggies and a slice of shrimp on the edge of each piece. Delicious sauces on the plate to accompany the cool, crisp and refreshing rolls. -Tom Yum fried rice - apparently this is a family recipe. And it's worth trying. Delicious! -Drunken Noodle - I loved their version of this dish....perfectly cooked, soft broad noodles with generous pieces of chicken. By the time we ordered the rice and noodles, I was already pretty stuffed. I REALLY wanted to keep eating...but then they brought the pile of Thai donuts (drizzled with chocolate and white sauces). I plowed through a few of those and vowed to do extra sit-ups today. Can't wait to get back here!! read more
We actually walked in this restaurant last weekend but it was steaming hot inside so we left and went to Rain. However I'm in a search for Outstanding Thai food so had to try this spot but unfortunately it's another place that is just okay. I called ahead to get the lunch special and with just few minutes to the end time frame the lady hesitantly let me get it. I didn't know it was bento box style since, which made the curry portion much smaller. There was a house salad , miso soup, small portion of rice, and 2 gyoza fried dumplings for $10. The curry was too watery and filled with bamboo shoots, peppers, chicken and had a nice spice which I can usually can stand with Thai iced tea, but they ran out. I did ask for mild and they said it's going be spicey but I think they could've added some coconut milk to even it out and thicken it. I might check it out again with my fam but definitely not getting a bento box. read more
Oh my lord. *fans* I'm usually quite the spicy eater. It's difficult to get me to feel the heat when I try Asian dishes most of the time (though I do get the visceral rhinorrhea and flushing without the subjective sensation of my taste buds incinerating in the joys of hellfire). This was a wonderful surprise when I ordered their green and red curry with maximum heat. The lady was actually pretty concerned for me since she said she makes her own spices. Boom. I was sold. If they make their own spicy sauce, it's definitely authentic. LOVE the spiciness. It has such a good kick to it. The only downside is that the flavor isn't as strong as it could be in the curries, but maybe it's just overmasked by the powerful heat punch it packs. Definitely found a new, good place to explore! read more
5 years ago
As huge curry fans we definitely had to try out this restaurant while driving through Albany. The pictures and reviews on Yelp looked promising. The restaurant is pretty small but cozy, and we were greeted by nice and friendly employee. The menu was pretty small but we knew what we wanted so it was pretty easy for us. We ordered Vietnamese Fresh Rolls that were really good although I wish they came with peanut sauce. However their sauce was pretty good. Massaman Curry was good enough (3/5) - little bit sweet and flavourful. I liked the presentation of this dish - with burning cinnamon stick. Interesting! I did not like that it had lots of half cooked potatoes in it (I forgot to order without potatoes because I have noticed that many Thai restaurants add almost rock hard potatoes in their Massaman Curry. I guess it's a thing). My disappointment goes to Red Curry. Usually it's my favourite dish in a Thai restaurant - I always choose this dish no matter where I go. Here it was not even close to what I'm used to - it was very liquid-y (like a juice almost) and very sweet, also the spices were missing. It basically tasted like sugar, coconut milk, water and chilli (I ordered mild and it was very spicy). Also the veggies inside were too soft, over boiled. I think it was missing lemongrass, some tart flavour, something. I added lime but it couldn't save the dish. I mentioned this to the waitress who assumed I don't know how Thai Curry should taste but it's definitely not the case here. I might come back and try different dishes like Pad Thai, but would stay away from curries. read more
8 years ago
Small, cute restaurant. Water is infused with cucumber. Thai tea was really sweet and in a very small glass. The soft shell crab was crispy and had the right amount of sauce. Royal pad Thai was one of the best pad Thai I've had in the Albany area. The flower was an excellent touch. read more
5 years ago
Wait, I haven't reviewed TapAsia yet? Bizarre. This is a go-to spot for me when it's cold or rainy out: a giant bowl of noodle soup next to the gas fire in this cozy little restaurant is a perfect way to take the chill off. I can't swear to this, but TapAsia is one of the only local Thai places that tastes to me like the curry is house-made instead of a commercial paste (nothing against those pastes, but they're easy to buy and cook with at home!): each of the different curries is distinct and very flavorful. I also like that I can get food here that's hot enough to make me rethink my decision-making. My husband and I often each order either the Tom yum seafood noodle soup or the duck khao soi; both are kind of untraditional spins on classics, and both are delicious (the Tom yum seafood noodle is the closest thing I've found around here to satisfy a laksa craving, though I'm still longing for a Malaysian restaurant in this area!). The non-Thai options tend to strike me as a bit less impressive/more like something that I would rather get elsewhere (though I do like that vegan ramen), but sticking with the Thai/Thai fusion stuff almost always results in a really tasty meal. read more
5 years ago
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This place is great - authentic and interesting flavors, a diverse menu, and friendly service. I have been quite a few times lately and ordered different items (soups, noodle dishes, curries, appetizers) and they have all been fantastic. I particularly love the tom yum soup, which has the perfectly blend of sweetness and tartness with a bit of spice. I also really enjoyed the beef pho on a recent visit. It wasn't completely traditional - there was some sort of sweet spice in the broth that I couldn't quite place - but it was great. They also served it with a really nice portion of tender beef chunks and noodles in the soup, instead of over-relying on broth like some places do. For appetizers/tapas, the chicken satay is simple but well executed, with a charred grill and a nice thick peanut sauce for dipping. For entrees, I've found that the Thai dishes are the best, as well as anything with some spice. And you should be forewarned, TapAsia does not play around with the heat level. Even just the medium is a lot for me, and I'm someone that enjoys a good amount of spice with my food. Even the beverages are interesting - try the homemade ginger ale or the Thai iced tea for an unusual twist (I believe it is made with condensed milk, and the flavors are on the bitter side but they really grow on you after a few sips). read more
The Space is bright. Attentive servers. Loved the chicken goyzas and dripping sauce with a little kick-thankfully the waitress told me that mild is really medium everywhere else and that was absolutely true! If not hot! I had a gong bo chicken which was quite spice! Nice Asian beer selection and the tres leches cake helped put the fire out! I'd go back! read more
7 years ago
Cozy place ! Great food also dish decoration that's fantastic Im starving now!! One of my favorite is Salmon Padthai 2 nd is Basil Beef with stream Jasmin rice ~ If I go to Albany I will stop by to take a chance to visit Tapasia again . read more
8 years ago
I came here on New Year's Eve with my mother who recently moved to the area. We walked by it a few times while learning the area and it smelled good and looked so cute. I was not disappointed! Which makes me super happy. The tapas menu was decent and they have many options to choose from which is great, my mother is sort of picky but likes to try new things. We got the takoyaki, gyoza, and the soft shell crab steam bun. All of these were fresh, hot, crispy and delicious. Every thing cooked properly and on time which I appreciate always, being a chef myself. For noodles we got the drunken noodles and soba, the soba was the only point where I had a couple minor critiques, the veg was rather clunky and it could go without the mushrooms and whole okra. That's it. The drunken noodles were spicy and the steak was cooked perfectly. No chew. Just tender beef. But honesty the showstopper was the Thai donuts with sweet milk and chocolate drizzles. Holy shit, these should be illegal. They give five whole donuts!! Not little donut balls, whole ring sized donuts. Anyways, try it out, we had a lot of fun. read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
My husband and I had dinner at Tapasia on 3/11/17. I was hoping for a more unique experience ordering Asian tapas, but I had anticipated more varied/unique "tapas" on the menu. Our food was quite delicious and some of the ingredients were interesting, but overall I expected more. We ordered the mango avocado eggroll and the shrimp spring rolls to share. The mango avocado egg roll looked like one giant empanada or crab Rangoon. It wasn't really made for sharing, but we split it in half. All of the mangos and avocado fell out (see photo). That said it was very tasting albeit lacking a little kick in the sauce which I was expecting. The spring rolls were tasty but not what I really consider spring rolls. Pretty much just loosely wrapped lettuce with half a piece of shrimp. The sauce to dip in was delicious. I have had some really good spring rolls, so the wrapping and having to cut with a fork and knife was a bit disappointing for me. We each ordered curry with veggies and chicken. I got the green which was good but not great. I expect a certain coconutty-sweetness in my spicy curry and this lacked the sweetness before the kick. It was still very good, but would've been better with a bit of sugar. The red curry, however, had the sweetness of the coconut followed by the spicy kick which I've come to love. Excellent. I ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio and my husband tried the ginger lemongrass wit-style beer. I'd say go for the beer as the wine is run of the mill. I'm sure we will be back to try more items on the menu! read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
I've lived in Albany basically my entire life and just came here for the first time, not sure why! My boyfriend and I walked in just before 7 on a Saturday night and we were seated immediately. There were only two servers and most of the tables (both inside and out) were full but our service was great. We got gyoza, crab Rangoon, and two pad thais, everything was tasty and came out hot and fast. I will say I ordered my pad Thai hot and definitely would get medium instead next time- the heat was legit. Also the restaurant itself was so cute and cozy. Definitely will be returning! read more
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