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

Northeast Chinese Restaurant II is one of my favorite local Chinese restaurants. All of my favs are…read morenorthern Chinese. That means they can serve up some deliciously spicy dishes. But if you're looking for something milder, they're great at that, too. I think the large menu has been updated since my last visit. The first few pages include dishes that I would describe as "soul food." There's frog, beef tripe and pork intestine-- you get the picture. I never really got into that. On this visit, my friend and I picked Stir Fried Spicy Squid, Crispy Chicken with Crunchy Red Pepper and Bok Choy with Garlic. We were hungry. The veggies came out of the kitchen almost immediately. Crazy fast. We were grateful. The other two dishes took a bit more time. When you see all of the ingredients in those dishes and how finely sliced they are, it's no wonder. I loved the chicken dish. The chicken was a little crunchy but the red peppers were super crunchy. It was a bit spicy but deliciously so. I liked the peanuts and what looked like slivers of jalapeño peppers, too. The squid was also great. Here, I think they used more jalapeño peppers and spices. There was more heat to this dish but it was deceptive. The more I ate, the more I could gradually feel the burn. By the time we were full, I could feel my face starting to sweat a little. That was fun. The restaurant is clean and attractive with a remarkable amount of seating. The back portion is reserved for hot pots which I have yet to try there. The staff is friendly, helpful and bilingual. They will make suggestions if you'd like. This restaurant generally gets a bit noisy because it's where large Chinese families gather when they want to go on the town. That's a good thing. There's also a large screen tv that plays cooking shows. With so much going on, the customers seemed pretty happy.

Been here a bunch of times now and they never disappoint…read more The review is really that simple. It's going to be really good every time. Order something spicy and get excited. Also get the ribs!!!

Ok, it's definitely Peter Chan in the kitchen after my skepticism in previous update. I know this…read morebecause first, a regular customer came in and called out "hey Peter how you doin?" Second, because the hard working chef is once again quietly exerting his authority with small acts of independence. He brought out my lunch special himself but declined to give me a dinner plate (needed because the serving entirely covers the oval plate it was delivering on) and, once again, my pork with pickled cabbage had no pickled cabbage. Touche, Peter. The regular customer ordered items I would never consider, like walnut shrimp and egg foo young. But I'm sure it was still great, as was my no-pickles pork, as is everything Peter cooks. The guy is a gem. And he looks to be in good health after that mystery hiatus so I hope he'll be around awhile.

I remember reading that Ocean Palace was closing for months to renovate. I was happy to see the…read moreresults. The entrance looks a lot better. Instead of picking up takeout at the front door, customers can now make their way to the counter. I'm glad to see them reopen. I had a lunchtime craving for Cantonese style curry chicken. It was a favorite dish growing up and it brings back fond memories. Another favorite is Roast Pork Lomein. I also bought a shrimp stuffed eggplant appetizer. It was pretty good. There are also new lunch options. Instead of a free can of soda, I was offered soup. I chose Hot & Sour Soup. It was good. This is one of the few local Asian restaurants that offers brown rice which is a healthier option. I always make a point of calling ahead so the food order is ready by the time I get there.

Very authentic the waitress dressed and traditional Thai dress she spoke Thai as I spoke Ty as well…read moreto her the food was fantastic. I had something curry. I can't remember where it was. It had salmon, shrimp, and scallops in it. It was a little bit spicy. my nose is still running, but it filled me up.

5 stars plus! We highly recommend…read more My grandson, who has visited Bangkok, and I had a delicious lunch today at this unassuming spot serving classic Thai dishes in a relaxed, traditional atmosphere. I read the Yelp reviews and put Jasmine Thai on my list. Glad I did. The main menu is clearly organized and easy to understand which is always a good thing. There were separate menus for Desserts and for Beverages. We shared the Calamari ($8.) as an appetizer. It was not fried and breaded but served with a mildly spiced sauce with tiny peanut pieces. Excellent! Beautiful presentation! The gracious attentive hostess/server helped me select Jasmine Eggplant with noodles & Chicken. She told me some customers come for that dish. Wow! Pieces of tender savory eggplant and chicken in a richly flavored sauce. Eggplant was the star! I asked for ginger, and I was heard. My grandson had Drunken Noodles with chicken. He liked it, but he liked my dish better. We shared each dish. Yum! I gasped when I got the check. Each lunch was only $10. which is incredible for the quality! The restaurant has many tables and booths. Strong points: Excellent service Creative presentations of food, garnishes Clean Colorful, ethic looking tablecloths under glass Parking in front and on side I look forward to returning for lunch or for dinner. We would like to try the Duck, soups, and desserts.

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.

Opinion: Best Chineses food in Troy!…read more By the looks of the building, I was always skeptical and for years passed it by. One day out of sheer curiosity, I decided to go in and give it a try just for ha ha's. I was not disappointed! I was wowed! The food there is served fresh, hot, and delicious! I was so impressed with the crispiness of their eggrolls, and the perfect vegetable steaming. My noodles are always tasty, delicious, and not over or undercooked. I have been a frequent flyer at this establishment ever since I walked in that door. The staff (family) are very sweet, gentle people, and are very gracious and accommodating. I will be a regular at this establishment for the foreseeable future, so kudos to Yip's Garden! I have not been able to find better Chinese food in this area, and will no longer be looking elsewhere.

Very good food excellent service and delivery some of the best take out in the area happy family…read morewith spicy garlic sauce

Love the food! Best Chinese food I have ever eaten. Chiness food was so gas I felt china was inside…read moreof me

I stopped by New Panda recently, which is located in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood. This is a…read moretypical "old school" Chinese takeout restaurant with an open kitchen and a few hard booths for eating in. A big colorful painted mural of a tropical island beach is displayed on the side wall. Delivery is also available ($10 min order). They offer the standard Chinese food including Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hunan dishes. Posted specials are offered including fried dough. The prices are decent, most items under $10. Also offered are 64 Daily Lunch Specials ($4.50-$5.95) including a few vegetarian health food options served with rice and 25 Special Combination Dishes ($6.50-$7.40) served with rice and egg roll. I got the L27 Pork Lo Mein Lunch Special ($4.60) and an Egg Roll ($1.10), which was all set in under 10 minutes. The lunch sized portion of food was basic and tasted good. The lo mein was pretty good and not greasy, which had sauteed onions, cabbage, sprouts, and tender roast pork strips cooked with thick soft noodles. The pork fried rice (yellow color) was okay and very basic. The rice had a firm texture with small mixture of roast pork cubes and onions. The egg roll was not too greasy, filled with a modest amount of cabbage mixture and pork with a thick crispy wrapper outside. Would I ride out of my way to eat here? Probably not, but would stop here again if I happen to be passing through the neighborhood and hungry for some Chinese food at a reasonable price. (3.40/5.00 overall)

Easily one of our favorite places to get dinner. Their Steamed Wonton with Garlic Sauce is my…read morepersonal favorite. The sauce has great flavor while the wontons are just the right amount of chewy with a little bit of bite. We usually get the pork fried rice which is always delicious, but this last time I tried the Thai Pineapple Chicken Fried Riced rice, which did not disappoint. It has a great curry flavor, a little spicy kick and perfectly cooked chicken. My husband always gets the General Tsos Chicken Combo which he always devours. There is always so much food left over, but only because they give so much to begin with. There's definitely a reason we keep coming back! We usually order delivery, but on occasion I'll go in and pick up on the way home and the staff is always so nice. Even when I came in with a baby who was crying to have been taken out of the warm car, they were so nice! It is a "hole in the wall" so not exactly a place we prefer to sit down and eat, but I did see someone doing so and noticed the staff was so attentive and kind. Truly a great place.

Opened the bag to find feathers , they forgot two items from my order and still forgot another item…read morewhen I called to tell them .. all in all not a good place to really eat the taste wasn't all that good either