My grandson recommended this place that is near (across State Street) SUNY Schenectady where he is…read morea student. He is a regular because of quality of food and location. We ordered the Chicken and Lamb Combo Platter . Meat was flavorful and tender. Rice was mildly spiced and delicious. Ordered black beans to be added to the salad part. Also ordered the Lamb Kabob Gyro. Food is prepared right in front of you. 5 stars for FOOD Service: courteous, efficient and fast Prices: moderate-- fair value for quality and quantity 4 stars for parking in front during busy times Easy to order online! Choose your protein (1 Required) Chicken Combo (Chicken & Lamb) Lamb Falafel Choose you Veggies (0-1) Lettuce Cucumbers Tomato Onions Black Beans Chick Peas Jalapeño Sauces (1-5) No Sauce White Sauce Hot Sauce BBQ Sauce Green Sauce MR Halal Sauce Extra White Sauce $0.50 Extra Hot Sauce $0.50 Sauce on the side only

A roach was spotted in the toppings cooler by a coworker and now i can never again eat here or…read morerecommend it. Seemed like the worker didnt care much and just slapped it to the ground and stepped on it. Very disappointing. We opted to toss the food and get sandwiches. Super disappointing. I was eating here 2-5 times a week. 1 in the toppings area cooler means theyre likely all over. Just a no for us.

I've been introduced to Karam's food by a coworker who spoke very highly of the food, and so far…read morethe two experiences were facilitated by that coworker while I have yet to come here myself. I do hear that they only do takeaways and there's no tables or chairs. The chicken Tikka masala curry has been a big hit both times, and the enjoyment of the incredibly rich and creamy sauce and flavourful chicken keep me from wondering about the calorie count = it's THAT good. I look forward to trying any number of things on my list off their menu, including biryani and samosa.

Right off the bat, this restaurant is technically in the same building as Karam Asian Grocery &…read moreHalal Meat but it has a separate entrance on the Willow Avenue side. Another thing - ambiance is not on the menu. I counted about 8 chairs altogether, semi scattered between 2 tables...but it's not about that, it's about the food. The food is very good, hitting all the comfort food vibes. It's also offered at a bargain price. Garlic naan and chicken tikka - slightly crisp and smoky on the outside and light (naan) or tender and juicy (chicken) on the inside. The tandoor oven and the experience of the cooks crafted those dishes to a very high level. The palak paneer seemed plain at first but subtler spicing came through the more I consumed/shoveled it in my mouth. I love places like this. Pretentiousness is nowhere in sight. There's a hardworking honesty to the place and they feed their clientele well made and generous portions.

New, clean, bright, and delicious!…read more Raj and Munna moved down the street from Karam to open this new place. These are the same chefs who ran the kitchen at both Sitar (Colonie) and Zaika (Clifton Park). We had some of our usual favorites, which were great, but the star is always the Reshmi Masala. We visited two days after they opened. They're still getting settled, but there were no significant issues unlike most places just getting going. I look forward to trying their buffet during lunch or over the weekend!

Very disappointed to drive over there and learn it is closed…read more No way to judge anything else, except management of online presence. Hope they'll reopen and we get a chance to try.

ordering online for pickup is convenient as the line is usually very long. their bowls are always…read morevery yummy and recently been loving their matchas! cute environment inside and couple outdoor seatings. simone's is such a stable for lunch or even post workout!

Noticeably spotless! The staff all smile and really seem to love being there. Very upbeat and super…read morefriendly. I did not realize there were several locations in the capital district. There is one closer to me so I think I will be visiting there real soon. I got a toasty Big Chicken Shawarma wrap. It was stuffed full of fresh ingredients. Every single ingredient complimented the other I can't even describe it. It was a nice size and I ate it all. Absolutely delicious. I don't think I've had a toastier wrap ever. It was perfect. Pics included! A nice relaxed atmosphere with apparently several locations. I would encourage you to try one!

This is a great place! It's a clean, quiet place on the side of a Sunoco gas station. There's…read moreplenty of parking. It's quiet, smells clean, and there's seating. Service is very good, Manoj and Sai are respectful and fast. Food is great! They're a running a Ramadan special until March 20. You can buy any of the rice platters - with chicken, lamb, or mixed, for $10, from 5-7 pm, and they'll give you some delicious dates. Food is delicious, good portions, and filling. They'll give you sauce to go, too! Very good, and next time I'll get try their chicken sandwich - they make it fresh, and you have to wait 10 minutes.

Great food fast- and very welcoming staff- check them out for sure!! Small spot more for take out-…read morebut seats available-

Still remains one of the best Thai restaurants in the capital district. They do have few items that…read morei haven't seen in other thai restaurants in the area, like the pumpkin curry. Food here has been consistently tasty. The restaurant is spacious with extremely fast service. They do have some outdoor and seating at the bar, and also a small semi pivate space. Overall, great food, good ambience and fast & friendly service. Prefer going there for the lunch deals. Been here quite a few times and will continue to be one of my go to Thai restaurants in the capital region.

We've eaten in and gotten takeout, and this is such a great staple of the area. The restaurant…read moreitself just feels welcoming and we'll run, which is evidenced by the diverse community of diners. There's great ambiance in the booths and tables, to sit in the corner for privacy, room for groups, a welcoming bar, and even a few nice tables out front (albeit in the parking lot, but still more than most places can say). The cocktails also aren't bad and the Thai food is great. Sushi has been enjoyable too. Last night we did pick up, and the pad see u was saucy and delicious and ready in 15 min. Special shout out for the mango sticky rice - mango was *actually* ripe. Which is exciting if you're frequently let down by under ripe mangos.

Stopped in here for a late night food run after seeing a concert at Proctors, they're open till 2AM…read moreand we got their shawarma bowls, and they were delicious. The place was sparkling clean, staff are nice and the service is quick.

What a gem located near me on Upper Union Street in Schenectady. First time to visit!…read more Ordered: Chicken Chapli with Pita instead of fries (choice) Chicken and Lamb platter with Pita Swarma Wrap Received generous portions of flavorful Mediterranean food. The Chicken and Lamb were moist and tender. I am not a lamb lover, but this lamb could change my mind. The rice was spiced mildly and tasted great with the meats. The pita was cut into small pieces, but I would have preferred a whole or half pita. I will ask next time. The owner supplied me with three different sauces on the side to try ranging from mild to spicy (green one). The Chicken Chapli was a cut up well seasoned chicken patty. A few meat combinations are available. (See pic of Menu) The Swarma Wrap was moist and a little messy to eat since I sliced it into two portions. It had a medium spiced sauce and small salad pieces such as cucumber. Not my favorite. The owner was friendly and thanked me for my business. He said they cater for as few as ten people if interested. I commented on the long hours they are open (10 am to 1:15 am), and he responded with a smile, "We're from the City." There are several tables to dine in if wanted. Lots of natural light from the large front windows makes the place inviting. The pick up counter with kitchen behind it is beyond the tables. The walls are decorated nicely, and the place screamed CLEAN. Parking is in front, and the restaurant is easy to access. There are no steps to enter. I look forward to ordering again soon, especially when family visits. Quality, healthy well prepared food to enjoy at home. Please check out my photos to get a sense of the experience.

Excellent Indian/Pakistani food! Great tasting, generous portions and spice balance to order. The…read moreowner aims to please. A hidden gem of a place in Schenectady.

Six of us placed a large order for family late on a Sunday afternoon. My SIL picked it up, and he…read moresaid service was efficient and friendly. The well organized menu includes good descriptions and fair prices considering the high quality of the ingredients used. Orders can be placed online or by telephone. Parking is easy. Now that we have tried it, we are happy to have this recently opened take out restaurant three miles from home. We definitely will order again soon! The family enjoys Indian/Pakistani food locally, especially at Karavalli, Spice Malabar, and Shalimar in Latham. We think this food was as good as we have had there. A few dishes were even better. Each of us was very pleased with our food choices. Our order included: Pakora as an app. The raita was outstanding! Best I have ever had. Chicken Tikka Masala -- flavorful and with very tender moist pieces of white chicken. Chicken Buryani -- excellent Tandoori Chicken Beef Kabob Goat entree Lamb with Creamed Spinach -- tender meat with delicious spinach Dal Tadka -- lentils Garlic Naan I am including a few photos. Highly recommend folks supporting this small business.

The food is really flavorful and tasty. We all enjoyed it. My kids didn't eat what we adults did,…read morebut they really liked the tenders. Everything was a great price and the place and people are nice. We hope they stick around!

The man behind the counter was extremely kind and was willing to stick around for conversation. The…read morefood was also delicious and for the price there was more food than expected. My mom and I were able to share one chicken and lamb plate and wings for two meals easily. Definitely will be going again!

I will not go back there chicken breading is only 1 flavor. Poor service was rushed to order. Only…read more1 person working the front. Sad but true.

We ordered an 8 piece fried chicken box and side of fries at 6pm Superbowl Sunday. When we picked…read moreup the order 15 minutes later the food was piping hot. I'm not a fan of the hot sauce packets provided, I love frank red hot. But they provide plenty of hot sauce and ketchup packs. The chicken is always delicious. Very juicy and tender and the breading is light and crispy.