Shining Rainbow is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Capital Region…read more Their noodle soup lunch specials for $10.75 are one of the best values around. The noodles are fresh--never dried--and the soup comes with plenty of meat, veggies and tasty broth. I can never finish an order of soup here. I usually take half of it home. I went back recently just to see if the soup is still on the menu. It was. If you order the WonTon Noodle Soup and ask them to add some meat, ie. roast pork, chicken, they will. Only you won't get any wontons. It's one or the other, not both. I guess I was hungry. I brought a friend with me and ordered too much food. That's on me. If each of us had just ordered a noodle soup for lunch that would have been plenty. Instead, we shared one order of soup. I also ordered Singapore Fried Mei Fun (Rice Noodles) which are spicy. They're sautéd with roast pork, bits of scrambled egg and vegetables. Then, I also ordered sautéd snow pea shoots with garlic, which are seasonal and considered a bit of a delicacy. It was a great meal. Cost more than I originally intended to spend but we wound up with delicious leftovers. I took the rest of the soup home. My friend got the Singapore dish. The service was pretty good. It took a bit long for the soup to be completed so there was a slight timing problem. The restaurant's decor is very pretty. I particularly like all of the light fixtures which help make for a nice dining experience.

Honey shrimp walnut and orange chicken is an excellent dish. A hidden gem at the heart of Albany.read more

The meal I ordered seemed so simple: pork and pickled vegetables with rice noodles. I ordered it as…read moretakeout. As I sat down to eat it I was already anticipating what it might taste like. Wow. It was great. I rarely have such an immediate reaction. It was every bit as wonderful as I hoped it would be. Almost too spicy. Makes your lips burn sort of spicy. At least, my face didn't break out in a sweat. For my taste, this was authentic Szechuan with just enough heat. It was a large portion. I had enough leftover for a meal the next day. I tried to plate the meal to do it justice even though it was takeout. This was my first visit to Shu. The interior looks nice. The woman at the counter was friendly. I'd heard a great deal about the restaurant. Trying to decide what to order on my next visit.

Updating my review of this place based upon two dishes: Bok choy with garlic and Home style tofu…read more(deep fried). Both were available with either white rice or brown rice. I opted for the brown rice. Funny how our palates change over time. When I was younger, I hated Brussel sprouts. Now, I love them. Same situation here. When I was younger, I would have said the bok choy with garlic was plain and boring. Now, I taste it as a more subtle dish. It is served in a broth, not the cloying sticky sauce that's usually made thicker by the addition of a corn starch/flour slurry. The broth allows for the flavor of the bok choy to shine. I'm guessing the dish was made with MSG as well. Nothing wrong with MSG, it is one of the ingredients which provides a savoriness or meatiness to a dish - umami. The bok choy was trying hard to be meaty. Also, the addition of sesame oil was evident at the end of a bite, the slight taste and whiff of sesame becoming more pronounced. Home style tofu - this was comforting and satisfying with a slight kick of spicy heat. It's like grandma hugged you and squeezed your cheek, for good measure. There was a corn starch slurry used in this dish but it sort of calls for it; it's a more substantial protein rich dish. I honestly didn't miss meat at all when eating this meal. The dishes provided today proved to me that the cooks at Shu Chinese can do subtle...and they can do spice (mala). I'll definitely be back for more.

Decided to try takeout on a rainy night instead of going out . I was disappointed. 5 dinners for…read more$100 I expected much more in taste and portion size . Very little sauce on any of the dishes .Vegetables and Rice very bland . Also expected noodle to throw into the soup . Food was hot that was a bonus . Will not be in a rush to try again . 3 adults and two kids tried the meals . Only one enjoyed theirs which was the Pineapple fried rice .

Went for lunch lots of standard dishes but they shine with some authentic dishes. When they say…read morespicy they mean spicy!! Soup was good food great 100% on repeat! Service was great as well

Absolutely love China Wang in Malta! I ordered the General Tso's Chicken with white rice, a shrimp…read moreroll, and a Diet Coke--all for just $18. The food was hot, fresh, and flavorful, especially the General Tso's which had the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The portion size was generous and totally worth the price. The place is clean with a small but tidy seating area. It's perfect for a quick bite or takeout. There's a shared parking lot out front, which made pickup super convenient. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Chinese food in the area from now on!

Best Chinese food I had in a long time. Try it out. You won't regret. Great food. Great service…read more Convenient location

Great tasting food, orders always done correctly and very tasty. Workers always very pleasant. Not…read moretoo fancy to eat in pit great as take out.

Service is friendly. Chicken and broccoli with shrimp fried rice and beef on a stick is my go to…read moreorder. The shrimp eggfuyong (spelling?) is another another

I've lived in Troy for 5 years and only checked out Plum Blossom recently. My only regret is…read morewaiting so long. The inner decor is simply beautiful. Carved wood and water fountains. The food was delicious. We picked a bunch of appetizers and an entree to share. The crab rangoons were off (too much crunch, not enough cream cheese) but everything else was great. The potstickers were my absolute favorite. The service was a little slow but honestly I kind of appreciated it. It felt very family-oriented instead of corporate rushing. I'll definitely be back to experiment with the menu more

The Plum Blossom has been a Troy fixture for decades. Same owner and family since it opened…read more Had lunch here on an early Monday afternoon with my mom. We were given hot tea, water, crunchy noodles and dipping sauces to start. The lunch menu had a variety of choices, including vegan. I ordered a starter of Char Sui. For main entree platters, my mom ordered the pan fried tofu dish while I ordered the cod filet with Thai eggplant. I paid for a different side, thin rice noodles, since I didn't want the rice that came with the platter. Finished our meal with a pistachio layer cake and hand dripped coffee. Everything was enjoyable; well balanced and deliciously seasoned. A wonderful variety of Asian flavors in more traditional dishes. It is ornate, and brought me emotionally back in time. The service is more like the 70s and 80s, before food service became a rush for quick turnover. If you are looking for a spot where you can relax and not feel rushed, enjoy unique interior decor, and flavorful distinctive cuisine come here for lunch!

I am from Florida originally and I have to say this is probably one of the most authentic Asian…read morefusion restaurants. I think I've ever been to. I've had a lot of wings from a lot of places, but they have the best wing lunch I've ever had. They taste good people are friendly spot on timely like really really good. This is my go to lunch spot and dinner when I don't feel like cooking.

I did takeout at Asian Tea House. The entry way is pretty and the interior looked inviting. I'm…read moresorry that I didn't have time to stay and dine-in. I was met by the owners at the front counter. They were friendly. Their service was fast. I placed the order online. I ordered roast pork with broccoli and chicken lo mein. Nothing fancy . The broccoli in brown sauce was great but I didn't like the fatty cut of roast pork. I won't order roast pork from there again. If you don't mind literally, "chewing the fat," then the preparation of this dish is fine. But I'm taking off one star because of it. I've never had it served that way. Otherwise, it was a nice experience. This restaurant serves a lot of touristy Asian fusion food which explains the fortune cookies and dishes like Egg Foo Young. It seems the locals really enjoy it.

Placing takeout order by phone went well as did pickup…read more Great location on upper Union Street in Schenectady with parking in front. Nice looking front of restaurant. However, upon entering, the first thing I noticed was each of the seat cushions in the booths was torn and in need of serious repairs. There were also tables and chairs. I thought maybe the food will be good. Ordered 2 luncheon specials at $7.95 each which is less expensive than most comparable places. --Sesame Chicken --Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, both with Wonton Soup - -Plus a pint of Hot and Sour Soup The Sesame Chicken had a flavorful sauce, but it was mostly inedible because of the hard, chewy over fried pieces of skin. There was little chicken meat. The fried rice and broccoli were okay. Chicken was put in garbage. 4 Stars Yes! Shrimp lunch was very good. The shrimp were LARGE and tender, not overcooked. The sauce was good. Wonton Soup was typical. But the Hot and Sour Soup was a surprise! I like it and order it often, and I have never had a version so dark and inedible. Not only was it visually unappealing, it was too salty and had no mushrooms or tofu. I could not eat more than a taste. See Photo. First and last time ordering from here. Better Chinese food can be had two blocks up the street.

First time ordering, the Hunan Chicken was good, Szechuan Dumplings with Peanutbutter Sauce were…read more.. eh, either to much peanutbutter or it sat for awhile and got to thick, the food was okay. The order came somewhat on time. For a delivery over $24 I don't know if I'd say for what I paid was so much worth it. Maybe if I got something else it would of been better.