The crab Rangoon was to die for! Perfect amount of crisp wanton to savor center. Must order. Cute,…read moredelicious and I do just need to note .. lol they had a very clean bathroom. 10/10 great lunch.

Always a great experience. One of our favorite Thai restaurants at this location and their old one…read more Staff is always so friendly and food service is quick. Their food is consistently delicious!

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.

Been her a few times now, this is my cousins favorite thai restaurant. Everytime he drives over…read morefrom Massachusetts, he mentions how good the food is at this place. Service has always been great with friendly staff. My last stop was only for sticky mango rice. Restaurant is well maintained but the front door entrance gets a lil confusing.

We love this restaurant! The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and if you're dining in…read moreyou're going to like it a lot! Many people get take out from here which I will admit, we have done twice but we really enjoy dining in at the restaurant because it's fun. The staff is really nice and extremely helpful. When we say vegan they know what we mean which is difficult sometimes because a lot of people have misconceptions about what that entails. You have to think about what ingredients the noodles were made with, do they contain egg or not. What sauces are traditionally used, is it a fish sauce? Is something cooked with butter? So just saying no meat, eggs, or dairy doesn't always make people think about everything but this restaurant gets it. Also people ask well what about gluten? It has nothing to do with being vegan it is related to having celiac disease. Bottom line, if you have food allergies or sensitivities, they know what is in their food and they will tell you or offer suggestions to help you out. The spring rolls, the gyoza, the crazy noodle (drunken noodle), curry rice, fresh rolls, all of it has been good everytime we go. This review is long overdue, Tamarind is just so good if you need vegan or vegetarian options they have a lot of plant-based menu items. The unsweetened iced tea, that's my jam! Love it!

Great lunch today with my daughter. Food (lunch specials)…read morewas five stars plus. Service was five stars. Always searching for good Thai food, and this small restaurant did not disappoint. Not only does it have excellent Thai food, it also has one page of their menu offering Korean choices. There are separate lunch and dinner menus. Both menus are easy to navigate and clearly written. Their menus state designated spicy dishes can be modified on a scale of 1 to 5. There are numerous lunch specials offered. They come with miso soup or green salad. The waitress (owner?) was friendly, helpful, and attentive. We started with Spring Rolls and tea. Tea bags were placed in large mugs. I would have preferred a pot of brewed tea and small handleless cups offered at a few other places. We ordered lunch specials: Drunken Noodles with Tofu and Pang Kamee with Chicken. The soup broth was flavorful but could have had more tofu pieces. The Spring Rolls were average. My Pang Kamee was seasoned perfectly. Very tasty, it was seasoned nicely with spices, but not hot. I liked the perfectly cooked wide noodles and thinly sliced carrots. The chicken was moist and tender. The Drunken Noodles was also enjoyed by my daughter. What was exceptional about it was the Tofu! There were large pieces of tofu that were sautéed or grilled slightly. Delicious! Best tofu she has eaten in a long time. Our portions were generous, and both meals were finished because they were tasty. The restaurant has nine uncrowded tables and does a lot of takeout. Located in a small strip mall near Colonie Center, it has a parking lot behind the restaurant. We want to return and try other Thai dishes, and try the Korean food.

Pinto Thai Kitchen is a cozy little spot tucked away off Central Ave, with the added bonus of good…read moreparking - always a plus! It's an ideal place to swing by for takeout or enjoy a casual meal with one or two friends. From what I ordered, I especially enjoyed the Fresh Roll and the Thai Fried Rice Dinner (Beef) - both flavorful and satisfying. I also tried the Veggie Gyoza, which was tasty, although it's not something I usually order when visiting a Thai restaurant. Still, it was well-prepared. What stands out is the friendly staff and the fact that they encourage you to order directly from them rather than using third-party apps like Grubhub - it's more affordable that way, and you're supporting them directly. ------------------------------------------------------ What I ordered: - Fresh Roll - Vegetable Gyoza - Thai Fried Rice Dinner (Beef)

My aunt just said that there is a new Thai restaurant that opened on the junction of vischer ferry…read moreand grooms rd and i decided to give it a try. Little did I know it was celadon thai, and I have tried their food at the latham location. This was one of the fastest service I have had, I just got done ordering and I had food on the table!! I requested hot, but wasnt hot enough, besides that the food was good, friendly service, and having a lunch menu with a salad and drink is always a good deal.

We've always enjoyed meals and the atmosphere in the past at Celedon in Latham, although we've yet…read moreto visit their new location there. The Clifton Park location is possibly a little bit closer to home than Latham, but every time we drive by the Clifton Park restaurant my wife will comment on how it doesn't look busy or inviting. The "inviting" concern is because it always looks so bright inside no matter the time of day. We'd also comment that it might be better for a lunch than for dinner. I guess she had a craving for Thai on a Saturday evening because she suggested trying out the Clifton Park location and it was already after 5pm. As per usual, it was brightly lit inside and there were only two other tables with customers. There was also a Mealeo driver waiting to pick up a delivery order. We were politely seated and provided with menus and glasses of water. Right away, I noticed that my wife's menu looked different from mine. Hers had white stickers covering several items. We checked with the waitress, and she confirmed our suspicion that the covered items were no longer available. She asked if I would like a different menu since nothing was covered on mine. Rather than being tempted to order something that I would later learn was not available, I agreed to having an updated menu. Initially, I thought I had received another outdated menu, but the waitress pointed out their attempt to use a magic marker on the plastic coated menu was not successful; you could still see all of the items on the menu. With all the awkward stuff out of the way, I ordered a Thai Iced Tea ($5) while we studied the menus. Maybe because I hadn't had one in a long time, it tasted extra good. Great flavor, and it was not too sweet. The Curry Puff ($9.95) appetizer caught the attention of us both, so we ordered the vegetarian version with potatoes, onions, peas, carrots, and curry powder inside a house made pastry with sweet and sour sauce and cucumber sauce on the side. They looked like little empanadas and tasted delicious, especially with some of the tamarind sauce. Unfortunately, our Curry entrées were brought to the table about a minute after the Curry Puffs. Fortunately, we were able to quickly devour the three puffs before our entrées had a chance to cool. My wife's Green Curry with tofu ($16.95) was served mild, as requested, and was quite delicious. There was just enough spice to recognize that some of it was in there. I ordered the Kabocha Pumpkin Curry with a combination of shrimp, beef, and chicken ($19.95) with medium spicing. The blend of flavors was outstanding. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and both the beef and chicken were tender. The spicing let you know right away that it was there, but it was not overpowering. It began to fade just as you were ready for your next spoonful. Both of our curries were served with heart-shaped molds of white rice. Had we noticed that the menu also offered brown rice we would have chosen that instead of the white rice. Apparently, they do a good takeout business. During the time we were there we observed an almost constant stream of customers or delivery drivers picking up packages to go. I'm certain we will return for more good food and friendly service.

Ever been to Thailand? Well, I have! If you don't feel like flying halfway across the world for…read moresome authentic Thai cuisine, I highly suggest visiting Pad Thai Noodle. Green curry? Check! We ordered mild for the more spice resistant of the two of us (with sides of chili paste and powder for yours truly). Flavors were spot on-served piping hot (temperature) in very generous portions. Drunken noodle? Check! These rice noodles are not as broad as some other local Thai places but again-a very large portion with a perfect balance of savory, salty and sweet (also ordered mild for this first visit). Absolutely delicious....oh how I love the gumminess of a good rice noodle. The summer rolls were also great. We tried them with crab instead of our usual choice of shrimp (avocado was also an option). They're served with a peanut sprinkled hoisin sauce and a second peanut sauce. Again-nice sized portion with super fresh ingredients. Almost forgot-we did try a salmon avocado roll to sample the sushi-it was also great. But we wanted to focus on the Thai options. Not pictured but tasted (bc I dove in and scarfed without pausing for photos!): -Larb salmon: I've only had chicken and vegetarian versions of Larb (sometimes spelled Lahb); the salmon (raw) was one of the best things I've tried in a while. The red onions, scallions, rice powder, vinegar, chilies and fish sauce make this the ultimate umami experience that I can't wait to have again. -mango sticky rice: perfection. Ripe mango cut into cubes with sticky, sweet (and slightly crunchy) rice drenched in coconut milk sauce. I'm drooling as I write this. In case you don't now, the original version of this family owned and run restaurant had a terrible explosion/fire and underwent renovations last year. They took over the space next door and expanded the dining room area. It's light, bright and welcoming. Service was awesome-friendly and super fast. The menu is also extensive. I was initially overwhelmed by the choices so we stuck to the basics. Can't wait to go back and try more!

Back in Albany after a long hiatus, and tired but hungry after 8 hours of travel starting at 3am…read more Have a stomach bug so curry is always my answer. This place is rated one of the best Thai in the region. Was meaning to try it but they had an unfortunate fire last time was in town. Lucky for me they recovered and are up and serving some of the best Thai food. I ordered the Pad Thai noodle with chicken and Thai spicy. Also ordered the Massaman Curry with beef also Thai Spicy. They hit a home-run on the spice. Often times others fail on thai spicy afraid the customer cannot handle it. It was perfect. The side of fries rice for just a little extra free was some of the best I have had. Just Amazing. Will be back and good to be back in Albany.

Tasty food, Pleasant employees, nice ambiance. A good option for eat-in Asian dinner( take-out too).read more

The family came here for a special occasion on a Thursday night. Despite no reservations, we were…read moreseated quickly. The interior is very dark, perhaps "intimate", with tall booth walls. In the background on the TV was the Food Network. Our waitress was very polite and gave us time to order. I started with the Szechuan dumplings which turned out to be steamed dumplings in a spicy peanut saucy. They were very soft, almost to the point of mushy, and the meatball inside was chewy. I had never heard of them before and really enjoyed them, though I didn't find them spicy. My wife disagreed on that point, and didn't care for them. For my son, we ordered "chicken fingers". They were larger pieces of battered deep fried chicken (think sweet and sour chicken) and cooked so long as to be hard and greasy. He didn't want to eat them, and after one bit I completely agreed. They were terrible. Very little meat, very hard coating, very oily. Yuck. We threw nearly all of it away. My wife ordered sushi, and during the ordering process there was some confusion as to what fish came with it and whether there was an upcharge or not. She ended up with a standard sushi order and didn't enjoy it all that much. It might have been sitting around a bit too long. I ordered the General Tso chicken and was very disappointed. There was lots of chicken and it wasn't fried as hard as the chicken fingers, but I didn't like the sauce. It was loaded with minced ginger, shallots, and garlic which gave it a much different taste than anywhere else I have had this dish. As I looked at it more, it hit me... I have bought this bottled sauce before from the supermarket. I think it is "Iron Kitchen" brand, and I used to have some in my fridge (when I bought it, I discovered it didn't taste good either so it sat in my fridge for ages). Yangs didn't make their sauce from scratch, and it was gloopy and thick. he picture of this dish on the online menu doesn't match what you get. Do they always use this sauce? I dunno, but it was one of the worst versions I have ever eaten. After dropping off our food, the waitress disappeared and was clearly busy with other tables. She never checked on us to see how we were doing, and it took a while for someone else to refill our drinks. They did a tremendous amount of takeout while we were there. All in all, it was a very disappointing meal. We won't be back.

Was my favorite Hibachi restaurant but not anymore. Food was ok at best; too much garlic all over…read morethe food. Sushi is still terrific. Desserts also not as good. Fried ice cream was so breaded. The other patrons were loud as F@#*! It's fine to have fun but wow. Their Kids were good, probably embarrassed. The place has lost its class. And doesn't feel as clean. Service was average.

Nice Asian restaurant with the hibachi option or table option to eat. We sat at a table for dinner…read morethis time, but heard the chefs yelling a lot at the hibachi tables as they cooked. They also do the birthday singing with a portable round drum. Kind of corny but the people liked it. Menu was large with a lot to offer. I ordered off the hibachi menu and was surprised at the amount of food they out on the plate. Taste was good for what we ate. I have four stars as the tables and chairs were a little worn and probably should be replaced. Waitress kept coming around and grabbing our plates as we finished, found it to be a little annoying as they would take the plates just as we finished them. At one point we told them to stop and leave us alone.

Went for lunch with my sister-in-law on a Wed. arriving at 12:15. Parking lot was almost full, and…read moreit had just opened at noon. Walked in and almost EVERY table had diners. By 12:30, every table was occupied. What? Great reputation! We were seated at a small but nice window table right away. Immediately, we received a pot of tea. We placed our order since I had to be home by 1:30. Turned out we were served quickly considering how busy the kitchen must have been. Our Hot and Sour Soups came within 7-10 min. followed by our lunch choices. Hot and Sour Soup was outstanding. My go to anytime it is on menu, so I compliment from experience. It had a flavorful base that was perfectly sweet and sour. The tofu was sliced small, and the mushrooms had a pleasant texture and taste. Delicious! Sesame Chicken was with a sweet and tangy sauce that hit all the right notes. It was made with nice size chunks of white meat. Broccoli was not over cooked. Pork with Garlic Sauce was a great choice. Tender strips of pork covered in a good sauce that was perfect on the rice. We each took a portion of our lunch home so we would have "room" for ice cream. Homemade Ice Cream! Two scoops for each of us: Too delicious to share plus a real treat! *Green Tea/Matcha was deep in color and the flavor--superb. *Red Bean was sweeter, and my taste buds enjoyed every spoonful. Enjoyable lunch at a restaurant where you can count on food being well prepared plus get experienced service. A true GEM.

For dim sum dining, this is the place to go in the Capital Region. For those of you who don't know,…read moredim sum is comprised of small plates of food perfect for sharing. It is mostly eaten for brunch and or lunch. I ordered many small plates but the ones that stood out most were the pork soup dumplings, crab and pork soup dumplings, seafood shumai (a traditional small cup shaped steamed dumpling) the wontons in spicy chili oil, and shrimp dumplings. Additionally I also enjoyed their General Tso's shrimp and Peking Duck. Service here is on point and the waitstaff is attentive. They checked on our table a number of times and the pot of hot tea and iced water with lime wedges did not go unnoticed. Also the ambiance here is nice and the interior space is well maintained and inviting. I highly recommend eating here as the food is authentic and delicious. An exceptional dining experience awaits you!

This is my second time going to the bowl food is delicious! You can pick your choice of rice noodle…read morenoodles or egg noodle noodles and any kind of veggies and sauce you want to go in your bowl. I love the way they cook your food in in this round mini grill. And they also have homemade passionfruit and mango green tea drink drinks. They are delicious. You can eat in or take out. The people are friendly and the service was great.

Salad was fine but nothing amazing. The summer rolls were inedible. They were 90% carrot, with a…read moregiant cucumber wedge, no lettuce or rice noodles, and a paper thin skin that tore before I even picked it up and served with a strange sauce.