This is the place to go for authentic Vietnamese food in the area! Everything we ate was fantastic:…read morethe salad, the rolls, and my chicken curry were soooo flavorful. The curry had such depth of flavor, I'm drooling rn hehe I also think it's family-owned, and the staff was very helpful and kind. Definitely packed and busy though!

This place is the truth. Just went for the first time and ordered my 3 "go to" dishes. Summer fresh…read morerolls, bun, and spicy steak salad. Authentic flavor, great service, calm atmosphere. 100% across the board. Thank you for existing!!

I haven't been here in ages. I've been wanting to go so bad. I finally got some peeps to go with…read moreme. The staff was super friendly. We didn't want for anything. They filled our water glasses without asking and checked in on us to ensure a good experience. They have a wine menu too. It was so hard to choose! We started with two apps to share-summer rolls and spring rolls. They come with pickled veggies and dipping sauces. The summer rolls were fresh and fat! The spring rolls had a little different coating but they were good and crunchy. I had the grilled chicken with crushed peanuts and vermicelli. The chicken was a nice big charbroiled chicken breast perfectly cooked! The presentation was so colorful! Enough for a few meals. They do have a fruit fly problem. That was a bit annoying. Other than that it was a great experience and a good meal! Apps, drinks and meals for three was under $140.

I finally had a sit down meal at Vans and it was delish. The place was crowded. The crowd was…read moremostly young. They looked like savvy college students who knew where to eat without breaking the bank. Vans is not pricey. The food tastes fresh. We ordered Spring Rolls and spicy beef noodle soup called Bun Bo Hue. The decor is very simple. The restaurant is rather large. We got our meal quickly and it was wonderful. The only thing I had an issue with is that the restaurant is incredibly understaffed. Somehow, the small team of servers make it work despite having to navigate a large space. A few times, a middle aged server actually ran across the floor in order to get meals to customers in a timely manner. That was a little troubling to watch but for the staff, it seemed to be all in a days work.

Great sandwiches. Coffee is on the mild side…read more Easy to find. Very nice staffing.

Walking into this sandwich shop, I was immediately drawn to the fun and vibrantly painted wall…read moremurals which I really liked! I ordered the #1 which was their special sandwich with a few meats such as pate, bbq pork, jambon and some other items in it. Also the #3 grilled beef and scallion sandwich along with a Vietnamese iced and hot coffee with condensed milk. The sandwich baguettes were fresh and quite good. I am big on condiments and both sandwiches did have mayo and veg but a little on the skimpier side. They were tasty don't get me wrong but I will ask for add ons next time for extra meat and veg filling. Also, heavier on the house made mayo too. The iced coffee was good as well but not as strong as what I'm accustomed to in sweetness and coffee flavor. Service here is good and the wait wasn't too long. A nice lunch option as they have a number of sandwiches that I would definitely try!

This is a must see experience in Brattleboro. Best Chinese food I have had in some time, healthy…read morefresh and made with love. And the art is incredible, including a room by the owner/chef who is a Chinese emigrant. We came during off hours and got the table outside on the porch. Also great for take out but you really want to see the gallery while you are here. Fab art and food in one place and a gracious host, wow!

We order Cai's every time we come to Brattleboro. It's my Wife's favorite. It's so tasty and great…read morequality. Great people too.

Well, it's taken nine years for us to return to Pho Queen. Actually, it wasn't even our intended…read moredestination as we arrived on Jay Street in Schenectady a little after 6 pm on a Friday. We had been wanting to try Simone's Kitchen. But their line for service was sooo long and then the likelihood of finding an available table to eat at looked very discouraging. So, my wife suggested we walk two blocks north to Pho Queen. This was a new location since my last review, but it had the same warmth and comfortable high-back chairs from the former location. Overall, the space is not much different in size from the former; it still only seats about 18-20 customers. We were warmly greeted by the sister of the owner/chef who said she was helping her sister out tonight and offered us seating at a table for two in the front window. The menu still lists a variety of both Thai and Vietnamese style dishes, and I think they still do not offer alcoholic beverages. We didn't inquire about beverages as we were satisfied with the tap water provided. I did see a blackboard that listed a variety of bubble teas. One of the specials that we saw listed on the sidewalk sign from our window seating was Curry Puffs ($10). They were something we'd never had before so, of course we had to try them. The dumpling dough was unlike a wonton wrapper, maybe more like an empanada or pierogi wrapper, and the filling was curry with some vegetables like peas and carrots. There were four of them and they were provided with a side sauce similar to a nuoc mam. They were flavorful and quite enjoyable. My wife ordered the Tofu Phad Khuen Chai ($20). The menu description is sautéed fried tofu with bean sprouts, khuen-chai (Chinese celery) caramelized with sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce. The dish provided also included carrots and green peppers. My wife enjoyed it but also said it could have been more flavorful. My entrée was a total surprise. I had been thinking about ordering the seafood dish, Phad Cha Talay. But decided instead to order the duck dish, Kaeng Phed Ped Yang. When my meal was served by the Chef it was Phad Cha Talay ($26). I had not mentioned to anyone my original thought. We had a good laugh with the Chef and her sister and I insisted on staying with my "first thought." The Phad Cha Talay was delicious with shrimp, scallops, mussels, squid, broccoli, carrots, green peppers, kaffir lime leaves, rice, and a very flavorful sauce. Each seafood was perfectly cooked to perfection, and the white rice provided an excellent opportunity to soak up all that yummy sauce. Looks like we'll have to plan another visit for me to try that duck dish. Hopefully, when a clairvoyant isn't working.

Cute place, but I wish the actual food was a better experience. I got the only pescatarian noodle…read moresoup option, the Kui Tiao Tom Yum Kung. The rice noodles were so overcooked I could barely eat it. The shrimp was very good though. I wish they had a tofu pho option like most places I go to, but then again, this isn't actually a pho restaurant like I thought it was. Then, I got mango sticky rice, and they gave me about 2 tablespoons of rice. I have never experienced that at a Thai restaurant. Overall, very strange and expensive night for not much payoff. The server was very friendly. I hope it was a fluke, but it was my first time there so I don't think I will be coming back

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.

We wanted Thai food when we were in Troy and decided to go to this restaurant because of the good…read morereviews. We were greeted upon entering and seated right away. We were there for lunch on a weekend and it was not busy at all. Looks to be a family run business. Service was good with only the lady and her daughter working the front. We ordered the Thai tea and it was a bit too sweet. The Tom Yum noodle soup was good but also a bit on the sweet side compared to what I've had in other restaurants. But I do like it though. Tastes more like the Vietnamese version. The chicken curry puffs were good with the sweet and sour dipping sauce. Though a bit pricey with only 3 puffs for $8. Also curry flavor could have been a bit stronger. We will have to go back to try more off their menu. We would have liked to order the Mango and sticky rice dessert too but we were too full this time.

I had made up my mind on making this my first review for 2025. However, my unplanned travel across…read morea few countries and continents caused delays. My aunt wanted me to take her to a Thai restaurant that I had taken her once in Latham NY. I told her I've found a better spot, let's go and there we were. This time we ordered a couple of items from The specials menu which included khao soi and wings to go with cherry chicken, padhai and butterfly shrimp. I would probably say this is my new go to thai spot In the capital region. They have amazing deals on the lunch specials and the food tasted better than the deals. Few tips, you can never see the specials board, but it's near the cash register. Service may be a little slower when it gets busy as there's only one person that's managing upfront. I have been satisfied with the food, service and ambience.

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!

There's limited pho options around here, but god damn this place is expensive. Two bowls of pho was…read more$40. The round eye steak pho comes with uncooked meat, which they should really clarify on the menu. The special pho that only comes in XL doesn't get you more noodles, the extra cost is to offset the extra meat. The meatballs weren't very good. The other meats were fine. It stinks they have such limited pho options. Usually places let you select which meats you want. They also don't have any online ordering available for to go meals. You have to call in for to go.