Stopped here for a lunch after seeing a good review had the Dan Dan noodles what a simple dish but…read morethe noodles are such a star of the dish. They are definitely homemade. I also had a steak bun. The service was so friendly and helpful. I ended up, leaving with a lemon honey smoothie that beat the heat of the day. It is a beautiful spot and if I'm on union Avenue again I will definitely stop.

I ordered online, but everything was amazing, might of ordered a bit much but I wanted to try a…read morehandful of different things. Takoyaki, coconut buns, popcorn chicken, avocado eel sushi and mochi. Sadly mochi by the time I got to it was slightly melted but thats okay I still ate them it was my fault for being obsessed with the coconut buns I reaally liked those. Also really liked the fact the Bubble tea was customizable, I had been craving a good tea I hadn't had accessibility to for sometime. Pricey... eh probably not I ordered alot, surprised it came in a pretty nice bag, got here in good time. Would I order again? Oh I think there are quite a few items I'd like to get again.

Unexpectedly came towards the end of their weekday lunch deal so got the soondubu tofu soup and the…read moreseoul long tang which I usually get anyways and was an affordable price ~$15 each? (not too sure) The tofu soup I got was mild-lightly spicy and gosh it was the spiciest soup I've ever gotten and I usually eat this and other spicy foods perfectly fine! Wasn't the best for me. Alternatively the beef soup felt a bit bland but my friend liked it. Main complaint is not much beef in the soup and it tasted very tough. alternatively not much seafood either, just tiny small bits of cheap shrimps which were a bummer. Only good thing was the decent price and decent free side dishes (not many) of which only broccoli tasted good. Food took forever to come so side dishes were a life saver although they also were never refilled which at traditional places they are. Main thing: the service was quite bad... from the moment we walked in, we didn't feel welcome as no one welcomed us, dirty tables were everywhere (like in those video games you play to clean up), and we waited awhile at the counter looking at menus until someone greeted us with an attitude yelling that counter is only for to-go and we should've just sat down if we're dining in... she huffed and sat us down, surrounded by the dirty tables. We asked if we could sit elsewhere but as big as the restaurant was, she still said half of it was closed for dinner (I know other places do the same but they were kind enough to let us sit in that area when requested) and the reason why this time, was because we were literally sitting surrounded by dirty dishes all around us - which they never cleaned up the entire hour we dined here! Very unpleasant view-never have I ever! Even our current table was sticky. And the food and service took forever. She seemed very annoyed when we ordered and whenever we asked for water or refill side dishes and gave attitude like we obviously need to wait for her to appear and be free to even ask which she was rarely seen. I never saw her treat other customers like the same way she treated us, for them, she was very patient and kind and offered menu options and even personal talk. Seems like she doesn't like tourists, just regulars. Anyways she was rarely seen throughout the meal and so I just sucked up the not so good food and we finished and took awhile to get the check. That was the only point in the interaction she seemed to be present in the restaurant. Other times she was nowhere to be seen. When paying, she loudly exclaimed what do you want to tip? In an attitude saying that, we had to tip, and it had to be a sufficient amount otherwise she'd be upset - which she was because service was not good. Even when we left and said bye, she gave us no word back and just another one of those scowled looks. Only one lady working the front and she was barely present and not pleasant. Overall food really isn't bad but it isn't amazing either. If this cuisine is what you're craving go for it, it's fairly priced. I would support a small business. But don't expect a clean restaurant or friendly service - unless youre a regular or fits the server preferred demographic. Not the best experience for me. Whole heartedly believe if service was better this could be a solid place!

I may be part of the Asian club but I'm not a part of this particular inner circle. Being Filipino…read more(or being human, for that matter), I tend to compare and contrast cuisines based on my own experience. With several Asian cuisines, rice seems to be the preferred carb. Korean black rice differs primarily in appearance - purple hue due to the mix of black and white rice. Gimbap (Kimbap) - is often described as Korean sushi. In doing some research, there's a distinct difference between the two. The seasonings used to flavor the steamed rice are salt and sesame oil. They are usually stuffed with cooked protein (beef, pork, tofu, fishcake) and pickled vegetables. They seem to be a larger diameter than maki sushi as well. Good? You betcha. Tonkatsu lunch is a favorite....think German pork schnitzel over black rice. The sauce seems to be Tteokbokki (glutinous rice cake) derived - sweet and slightly spiced. There are usually banchan (side dishes) accompanying the meal: kimchi, cucumber pickle, daikon, and eomuk (fish cake). They provide added contrast to the meal. The service has always been efficient and cordial every time I've picked up my order here.

Son of Egg is a Korean-American fusion spot serving affordable, flavorful comfort food in a casual…read moresetting. Conveniently located near the Amtrak station, it's an easy stop for travelers or anyone looking for a quick but satisfying meal. The menu blends Korean flavors with American classics. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which came with crunchy chicken katsu, tangy katsu sauce, and fresh shredded cabbage. I also tried the seaweed soup, and both dishes were excellent. Pairing your meal with one of their Korean beers is definitely worth it. The restaurant itself is small, casual, and family-owned, which gives it a welcoming and authentic neighborhood feel.

I've had Son of Egg on my list for a while and finally got to visit!…read more It's a small, low-key restaurant with just a few tables and a perfectly sized menu. For our appetizer, we tried the kimbap, which was a bit underwhelming. For entrées, I had the popcorn chicken bowl and my partner had the bibimbap, and we were both happy with our meals. My popcorn chicken was so freaking yummy, definitely a 5/5 dish. I've never had anything quite like it before. It wasn't what I expected, but it went above and beyond. My partner enjoyed his bibimbap but admitted mine was better hehe. I did feel like the portions for both dishes could have been a bit bigger, especially for the price. For dessert, we had the red bean ice cream sandwich, which was surprisingly delicious. I also loved that they sell merch, Korean snacks, and other goodies you can take home. Son of Egg definitely has potential, and I'd love to go back and try more!

I usually skip Korean restaurants as my choices to eat are limited. However, I was recommended my…read morefellow Yelpie and her better half, that this was one of the must eat places in troy, ny. Sunday is my eat out day, and I picked up my aunt, drove to troy. Found d some street parking, went to the order kiosk and placed my order based on what I could eat and recommendations from the employee at the register. I chose, lunch combo with chicken and chicken teriyaki plate. May be, just the chicken was overcooked and a little fibery, besides that, it was very flavorful. I do have a couple more options to try, with me enjoying the food, definitely makes it an option for a revisit. If you live pork and beef, you definitely have more options. The restaurant was clean and well maintained.

We ordered the following for takeout at the bespoke bowl:…read moreKorean Fried Chicken Wings- Moist wings were still crispy even after transferring them home in the containers. Spam Musubi - The spam had a nice savory flavor slightly salty went well with the rice. The seaweed had a slight fishy taste that was pleasant with the dish. Bulgogi Kimchi Burrito with beef (2 Burritos) We might eat this there next time it was falling apart in the container the wax paper was sticking to it. The flavor was really good though. Slight amount of spice nice vegetable crunch tasty marinated beef. Side of french fries were kind of tasty nothing special. Nashville Hot Chicken Sando Combo came with two sandwiches we asked for 1 mild and one regular. The first chicken sandwich was a little dry it might've been the mild flavor, it was all right. The medium chicken sandwich had a little bit more spice than the mild same so so flavor a little dry also. Spicy Pork Bowl with SPICY MAYO. This had a nice flavor, a little bit sweet and a good amount of spice. The sauce was sweeter than I like. We wanted to try a nice variety since we had never been there and have been wanting to try the place for a while. All in all we found the food to be pretty good, not sure if we would order any of these items again though since we felt nothing knocked our socks off. We would like to try the poke bowl next. If you are ordering for pick up be careful about where you order it. Make sure you go to bespoke bowl's website. Important sidenote when ordering takeout here: We ended up going through what we thought was their website and it was some third-party site that was selling this restaurants food and we ended up paying between 12 and $15 more for our order. I showed it to the staff when I picked it up because I had looked at their menu in the store and saw the price difference. The staff seemed confused/surprised.

I've always regarded food court meals as glorious junk food, but the food at Crossgates got a…read morehealthy upgrade with the addition of Bibimbowl. As a mall food court meal, it's remarkable Korean fast food. The man behind the counter was friendly and helpful. He said the business settled into the mall about a year ago. When it comes to ambiance, it's about the food which is displayed in an inviting manner. There's a lot to choose from. It looked fresh, good quality and healthy. Far healthier than the other food court offerings. The portions were huge. I took the bowl home and only got halfway through. I saved the rest and ate it for lunch the next day. I was thrilled that my carb options included purple rice and Japchae which are delicious transparent sweet potato noodles. It's sometimes difficult to get purple rice in the Capital Region, so I consider it to be a delicacy. The vegetable options included seaweed salad which isn't a vegetable but tasted great. My photo doesn't do the meal justice. It was a tall bowl. Some of the really good stuff was at the bottom. I really liked the spicy chicken. I was allowed to add a second protein so I picked beef bulgogi which is a tall order if I was expecting it to be great. The marinade was a bit sweet for me. It was okay. Certainly edible. I would pick a different protein when I go back.

Bibimbowl opened recently in the Crossgates Mall food court serving up build your own Korean bowls,…read morefruit cups, fruit lemonades, and bottled cooler drinks. You can order a build your own Korean bowl with choice of base, choice of cold toppings (up to 6), choice of hot topping (2), choice of sauce, and choice of protein(s). Bases: Purple Rice, White Rice, Japchae Noodles Cold Toppings: Carrots, Corn, Cheese, Cucumber, Egg, Kale, Kimchi, Lettuce, Pineapple, Red Cabbage, Seaweed Salad, Tomato Hot Toppings: Bean Sprouts, Black Bean, Broccoli, Potatoes Sauces: Gochujiang, Sesame Ginger, Spicy Mayo, Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, Yum Yum Proteins: Bulgogi (Steak), Korean BBQ Beef, Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Tofu I stopped by the Bibimbowl at Crossgates for an early dinner. I ordered the build your own Bulgogi Bowl ($10.49 plus tax) with my choices of toppings and Japchae noodles, which was made in front of me behind the glass counter. I enjoyed my bowl in the food court and it was a good size portion with a good mix of ingredients including sweet pineapple and spicy kimchi with tender bulgogi with gochijiang sauce. I enjoyed my choices on this visit and I could come back and try other combinations of ingredients for another Korean bowl.

Food was outstanding, but small portions. Service was good…read more Sweet little place we will go back to. Ty

Cute Korean food restaurant in Troy! There's a little shop inside at the counter selling bowls,…read morechopsticks, and Korean snacks. You place your food at the counter and your orders are brought to your table. We both ordered the seafood tofu stews and the mandoo appetizer to share. For some reason our orders took a long time. Others who came in after us got their orders before us too! The tofu stew was good but a bit disappointing in the lack of seafood in the dish. Seems like it was just dried seafood bits that were added to give the stew flavor. The Mandoo dumplings were fried and they came with a dumpling sauce. They were pretty good and we enjoyed those.

Jeez folks, Outstanding on every level, food quality so fresh, service with a smile and reasonable…read moreprices. I was traveling through and stumbled upon this purely by chance. So if you are in town or passing through, I suggest you drop by. As good as any Vietnamese cuisine I have had anywhere in the world. And restaurant is owned by Vietnamese and kitchen is run by Vietnamese. It's worth it a trip. *****

Why did I wait so long to try this spot? It's fantastic!…read moreAnd, the owners back story is amazing. She's lovely and really knows what she's doing. Food is the real deal; it felt like we were in her home dining room and the food was being made just for us. I loved the chicken dish that I chose and the pho was given a hearty two thumbs up. The hot chili is no joke...proceed with caution! (So good though!!) We will DEFINITELY be back!

I just love these guys! I've been getting their bao buns at the Delmar Farmer's Market for a while,…read morebut I finally made it over to their brick and mortar space for lunch the other day. The space is bright and airy and had a nice modern feel, and the service is extremely pleasant and kind. I love that they always have meat-free options. This time I tried their cold sesame noodles, which were perfect on a hot day! I thought the noodles were perfectly chewy and the sauce had a nice flavor without being too overpowering, but the star of the dish for me was the cucumber salad that comes on top. They also make their own ice cream with some really fun flavors. This time it was pineapple shortcake and I cannot say enough good things about it. Beautiful texture and a great pineapple flavor, with the crunch of a buttery, slightly lemony shortcake. I'd come back for the ice cream alone. They rotate their menu offerings and flavors seasonally so it's good to keep an eye on the menu, and their store hours are pretty limited so definitely check if they're open before making the trip. I'd like to start an official petition to get them to open a second location in Albany.

My family have been longtime fans of Two Little Dumplings vince they started as a drive up dumpling…read moreorder pickup during Covid. We frequent their stall at the farmers market in the summer and today finally made our way to their storefront. Their food is always delicious and today was no exception. We got the green onion pancakes, taiwanese fried chicken sandwich, and an order of sesame noodles with chicken. After we ate we also purchased some ice cream and hot sauce with frozen dumplings to go. You can tell they put so much care into every detail of the store, it is gorgeous and everyone there is so kind and helpful. Will be visiting again!