Come for the food, stay for the folks…read more Recently moved to Upstate NY and decided I should go on a chicken wing tour of the area. I mean, these people know wings. Running errands in this area and dropped in to try Memphis King's (1st time visit) I always get the same wings (hot buffalo) at each restaurant/bar to keep things fair. Memphis King's wings are smoked, then fried. I've found that you lose a lot of smoke flavor when they're fried to order but these had just the right amount still present. Very tasty. And crispy! (a lot of smoked wings are grilled but, while delicious, it doesn't render enough of the skin to make them crispy and I like crisp!) I've sampled wings from about 30 places (so far) and I would whole heartedly put Memphis King's in my top 10 for sure. Looking forward to trying their other items because their burnt ends look great. As does the house made pastrami *droooool* As for the people, the gal in front of house was wonderful. And the chef (not sure if he was the owner or not) was so nice. Kept checking in on me to see how everything was and kept offering me suggestions and samples. Not pushy, just smart business because I'm 100% gonna go back.

My husband & I planned a dinner for 20 family members, confirmed a pickup time with Brandon and…read morewhen we got to the storefront it was closed and he was not returning our calls or texts. We drove away to start ordering pizzas and wings because he w has family coming over in 1 hour and has no food for them. We received a call back and were given a story and excuse regardless it certainly was not what we ordered. We've had the food in the past and thought it was award winning but we will not be returning and will be sharing this with friends & family so they don't have the same catastrophic situation arise with this business. We should've ordered through Meat & Company in Niskayuna.

Where can you go to get good barbecue? 2 hours up north!…read moreWe went to visit our cousins for a family get together at their house. They had dinosaur barbecue catered and the food was outstanding. There was pulled pork, barbecue brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and cornbread which melted in your mouth. They even make their own barbecue sauce. Everything was delicious 10 out of 10 I wish we had a place like that close to home. If you're ever in Troy area and looking for some good barbecue check them out!

We haven't had dinosaur BBQ in quite some time and we were really wanting to get out of the house…read moreand treat ourselves. so my boyfriend decided to go here. We ended up getting the sweetheart deal which was a full rack of ribs with four sides. Man, it was really good. I started with a salad then we had baked beans, chili, french fries and it came with cornbread, which who doesn't love cornbread? The service was great. We sat at the bar, watched the end of the World Cup and had an enjoyable time together, just talking and spoiling ourselves for once. who doesn't love a good night out with their significant other? It was well overdue.

This BBQ is quite tasty!!! Set in an open food court, there were other options but we will always…read morego bbq if a choice! Husband and I both got one meat and two sides. I chose pulled pork with potato salad and Mac and cheese. He chose brisket with Mac and cheese and the beans! Everything was delicious! Fast, friendly service!!!! If you come here I would definitely make room for them even though there are many options to choose from! In the food court you can sit outside or in. We will be back!! Wanted to try the Alabama white sauce but they were sold out! I had hoped they had a Carolina mustard sauce,however their BBQ sauce was pretty good. They do not service alcoholic beverages but I believe some neighboring restaurants had margaritas for sale if you prefer to wash your BBQ down with that, however tasted amazing with my Diet Coke! Go check them out, good bbq is hard to find!

Placed an online order for the 2 meat platter - brisket and ribs. Sides included baked beans and…read moreslaw plus corn bread. Cost 8/26 was $29 per webpage menu(Uber Eats adds about $10 before 'discounts'). Overall pretty decent bbq for the area. Brisket was served without sauce(the correct way - add if you like it) and was properly sliced and tender. Slightly on the dry side. It was a little bland without sauce but not overly salted like some other places. Ribs were tasty with a dry rub. Menu stated 2 ribs but I was given 3 slightly smaller ribs. The beans with burnt ends were very good. The coleslaw was also well done - not too wet nor too vinegary. If you are a light eater this is easily enough for 2 meals. I am giving them 3 stars based on my country wide scale (includes TX) but I'd likely give then 4 stars if limited to this area. Only real pain point is the price. But that is just the way things are these days.

The meat wasn't served hot. This happened my last visit here - and was mentioned in my prior…read morereview. I ordered ribs this time (@ 5:45p,) and I was told they weren't ready yet,) so I ordered the brisket. The beans i ordered were served hot. The brisket wasn't. I was pressed for time and didn't send my food back to the kitchen. The staff was friendly, and companion's pulled pork sandwich was tasty - served on a large bun. The business exterior was in need of groundskeeping. As much as I love to support local businesses, it's Dinosaur BBQ in Troy from now on.

Finally got a chance to try out this barbecue place and was not disappointed! Limited seating but…read morewasn't crowded for our late working lunch. Service was great and fast, very nice group of people running the show today! Ordered a combo platter with brisket, smoked cheddar sausage, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and corn bread. Was very happy with everything. We also had wings, pulled pork, the buffalo Mac and cheese, and other sandwiches at the table along with the fried pickles. It was all very well received by everyone. Great place for some good barbecue!

Great crispy chicken and absolutely very nice staff here as well!…read more Great space to dine in or if you just wanna take out! Pro tip: GET THE BONELESS CHICKEN!! Super crunchy and you won't regret it!!

First had this in Ktown and would go back to get it whenever I was in the city so I was really…read moreexcited when it opened in Albany! The only dedicated Korean fried chicken restaurant in the area. Many flavors to choose from and I've tried about half, but my favorites are still the Golden Original and Secret Sauce. The Gold Original has a crunch, taste, and breading texture that are different from the rest. Secret Sauce is sweet and tangy and saucy. Haven't actually dined in at this location, but it's decently spacious inside. Wait is about 20min once you order.

This place's website says it has a mobile kitchen, so I'm not sure there is a physical location. We…read moreordered for delivery after seeing them on GrubHub and deciding to take a chance. Oh man, we are so glad we did. My fried chicken sandwich was hearty and delicious. There was a generous amount of fries that managed to hold their crisp and still be tasty (difficult with delivery). The coleslaw is also good, but I do wish it came with some more than the small cup. My husband loved my meal and also enjoyed his own (wings). The food was slightly oversalted for my tastes, but still really delicious. We are definitely going to be adding this place to our rotation. They are great and we hope they stick around!

Awesome BBQ, definitely give it a try. The brisket, ribs, garlic parmesan wings, a medium rare…read morebacon cheeseburgers, fries, Mac and Cheese were all absolutely delicious. We will definitely order from here again!!!

I decided to give Signal 30 a try after hearing many great things about it…read more Taking this account, I ordered ribs and brisket with fried pickles and the results were satisfying. To explain, the ribs were excellent. They were tender, flavorful, and had a ton of meat on the bones. In similar fashion, the brisket was pretty tasty. To breakdown, the brisket had nice flavor with a good amount of fat around the edges. However, the middle of the brisket was a bit overcooked. It was still enjoyable though. After that, I tried the fried pickles which were delicious. The pickles were crispy with a savory and salty taste. These were simply great fried pickles. As a final point, Signal 30 is a really good BBQ restaurant and I highly recommend the ribs and fried pickles.

I wasa in Cohoes and wants to eat bbq. Searched tiktok and someone featured this. I ordered the 2…read moremeats - brisket and ribs. They are both yummy and tender. The nnq is dey rubbed with side of sauce. The sauce is really good. The brisket has a little crisp on the outside and tender inside. The server is really nice. The place seems small but it really isnot. It has more tables at the back. I would recommend this place if you like bbq

I was looking for something a little different than the halal food establishments that are…read moredominating the food choices in the Tri-city area. (That's not a bad thing) Ya Yas is conveniently located in downtown Schenectady near State street on an unassuming corner you would pass easily if not paying attention. No worries, though there's plenty of parking and even a parking garage next door. I went on a slow Thursday night and was met with the owner who I assume was Ya Ya herself. She immediately greeted me with the house specials along with the homemade sides. I ordered the 1/2 chicken breast, collard greens, yams and corn bread the perfect southern food combo. I'd never tried collard greens but they were tasty and felt like a cross between spinach and Brussels sprouts. The bill was reasonable at $18 with plenty of food so you definitely won't go home hungry when leaving Ya Yas. If you're in the mood for some southern hospitality in Upstate NY, give this place a try I will definitely be back.

Lunch was bangin'! I always wanted to visit after trying out their soup at the soup stroll a few…read moreyears ago. But then we moved away. But we were driving through town and my husband said he wanted fried chicken and I said we're finally gonna go eat lunch at yayas. So yeah he got the fried chicken meal with yams, cornbread, Mac salad, and string beans. I got the fried catfish with the same sides. Everyone working was so kind and came to check on us. The food was sooo good. I had enough leftovers to bring home dinner too.

Fast, filling, and delicious! This is a go to for a quick lunch. With online or in person ordering,…read moreK Plate has a clean, no frills dining area.

Stopping by the area and tried this place out. Pretty tasty with lots of flavor. The fries are…read morepretty thick so they weren't too crispy. We got the cheesy corn flavor which was interesting. Generous portion of pickled daikon, everything else was a bit skimpy. Not bad for $13 a plate.

OMG! Best vegan burgers imaginable! Everyone should try this place, it is amazing even if you're a…read moreconniver

While I'm an omnivore, I'm always excited to have local options for a plant-based meal. Wizard…read moreBurger has a creative and fun menu and everything is vegan. I've only ever had take out but would like to dine in at some point as the space looks cute. I'm very intrigued by the variety of burgers and hope to try out more soon! Service has always been quick and staff seem friendly. Definitely worth a visit!