I have had the great privilege of having Thai food all over Southeast Asia including Thailand. Have enjoyed Michelin starred Thai food over there and this compares with the best of the best. I started with the Roti Curry dip and am pretty sure it was pumpkin. The roti was slightly undercooked, but the curry was so good I wanted to put it in a cup and drink it like water. Absolutely superb. I was not aware that they charged for extra roti ($6 ouch) so be aware. I ordered the Khao Nuer Yang with Jaew and was so impressed. Loved the bowl it came in as the rice was sizzling in it. The beef was cooked perfectly medium rare and the flavors were on point. Truly a wonderful place to enjoy a meal and would go back anytime I am in town. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Khao Nuer Yang - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

Another tasty lunch here at Suwan Thai Home Cooking. It's out of my way, however the flavors and freshness is something I crave and cannot forget. On this particular day, it was busy as usual. The ambiance was nice as always. I had the Khao Soi Gai and beef noodle once again. The lunch portion felt slightly smaller than my last visit but the taste was so spot on. I continue to enjoy grabbing a bite here whenever the mood strikes! read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Kao Soi Chicken - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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Part restaurant, part oasis. It was a wonderful experience at Suwun Thai. I'm not an expert in Thai cuisine but the staff was wonderful in explaining what certain things were and answering any questions I had. Our waitress also had the perfect mix of attentiveness and letting us enjoy our time which made for a very relaxing lunch. The iced tea was sweet but with a nice warm spice. The dumplings were packed with filling. The noodles for the pad Thai were light and not greasy. I've had pad Thai other places that came in a pool of grease. My husband said the beef in his meal was very tender and well seasoned. I would gladly make the drive here again and again. BONUS- there's a parking lot in the back! read more

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Great ambiance and friendly staff. Perfect for date night or dinner with friends/family. Food is consistently delicious with flavors that transport you to Thailand. Every time I leave I can't wait to come back to try something new! Street parking/location can be a pain but the food/drinks are worth it! read more

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Food, the environment just excellent, look at the pictures. It is hard to find a good Thai restaurant, everyone can make sloppy pad thai, but this is different. The flavors stand apart from what you'd expect at a typical Thai restaurant. They get everything right, and every dish tastes incredibly fresh. The dumping, look like they wrap it themselves. Kao Soi Chicken from the seasonal menu was great. Curry was bold and creamy, goes well with the noodles and chicken. The coconut pudding is excellent. Take a scoop and there are 2 layers apparently. Bottom layer is sweet and dense with coconut milk, and the top layer is like a cream coconut dressing. Service is excellent. I looked up and made eye contact with the waitress, and they will automatically come and check on you every time. Definitely one of the best restaurant in Albany read more

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Love at first bite. I wish I came here sooner, I can't wait to come back. Everything we ordered was incredible, the cocktails too. This is like elevated modern Thai in a chic environment. The aesthetic inside is the perfect vibe, I love the dark greens and florals. The lighting was perfect for photos too, so instagram-able. The bar was gorgeous and so were the drinks, and they were incredible too. I ordered the lychee martini but subbed the vodka for gin. I am not a sweet drink girlie but I love a lychee martini, and this was the best I ever had. I also ordered the Oliang Martini which was just like an espresso martini but a little more bold, delicious. The coconut mojito was also gorgeous and my sister ordered two. Great spot for cocktails. We wanted to try so many things, and we did, with plenty of left overs. I had never really been to a Thai restaurant but I knew enough to know I wanted to try Tom Kha. I love soup of all kinds and this was no exception, I worry I will crave this all the time. The creamy, savory and slightly sour taste was addicting. For other apps we tried the golden dumplings which were perfectly moist and flavorful inside, with the crispy wonton crust you love. We also tried the shrimp donuts, these were good but a little on the spongy side, so the texture wasn't really my thing. We also ordered the chive cakes, which were like cube shaped scallion pancakes. I honestly was full at this point, but everything was so delicious and I love left overs. For entrees, I had to order the pad Thai because I never had it. I got it with beef and it was such a delicious dish. The noodles were the perfect texture and it was flavor packed. We ordered mild in all dishes, and they still had a kick, which I loved. We also had crab fried rice, perfectly fluffy and light. Crispy duck curry, insane dish that I would love to order at a future visit, and the pad see u noodles. I honestly have nothing bad to say. This is a new hot spot. Vibe is immaculate. Cocktails are noteworthy. The food matches the experience. Price is on par with similar caliber restaurants locally, I wouldn't consider it a cheap night out. Come here to splurge a little on a great experience. read more

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Cute spot friendly service. The food was AMAZING!! Cannot say that enough i wish I lived here i would eat here again.

Excellent Thai food in ambient setting. Located on a residential street, this place has ample parking and outside sitting. Best choice for dinning in Albany. read more

Food was tasty! Delicious! Great portions! Service struggled throughout the meal. The pineapple fried rice was tasty and great presentation, but didn't have much pineapple in it. We had to ask for bowls plates and silverware for both courses served to us and we heard the table next to us had to ask for the drinks they ordered more than once before they got them (and after waiting a long time). We were sharing plates and weren't given any spoons or serving utensils. When we arrived, there was only one or two other tables occupied and then after we ordered, it filled in pretty good. We were forgotten. The server or servers kept visiting the tables closest to the bar and back and left us and the adjacent tables for a very long time. We were finished eating and waited and waited. Overall, the food was great and I will def try again, but the service needed improvement. a drink was knocked over and spilled on our table when we first were sat, I think the server was having a rough night. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Drunken Noodle w Crispy chicken - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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Beautiful place with a great atmosphere. Quite a bit of seating indoors and a few tables out front. Everything we had was delicious. Service was good. I look forward to going again. read more

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Food was incredible! They accommodate for vegetarians and vegans which is really nice. Only issue was how the spice level is inconsistent by dish, even if you order the same dish and same level. They had also forgotten our tofu in one of the dishes and they had offered to remake it which was nice. Vibes are very cute and nice place just to grab drinks by the bar. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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Lovely place with excellent service. Wide range of choices and food is delicious and freshly prepared.

Full disclosure - we went to Pad Thai Noodle shortly after their re-opening and they were too busy for us to be seated or even order takeout. No worries - we'll try again another time! Makes me happy to see them thriving and busy after what they had previously been through. So, we jumped on Yelp and found Suwun Thai, parked in the back and entered into a beautifully decorated restaurant. The ambiance was lovely...it felt like a high-end super fancy spot without any pretentiousness. Service was prompt and friendly as we started with a Thai iced coffee (gigantic serving and delicious) and a pot of hot tea. Chicken Satay and fresh rolls were delicious - as were the curry and noodle dishes. If we find ourselves in this part of Albany again, we'll be back! read more

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Excellent food. A lot of the staple Thai dishes and some interesting and tasty variations. Nice decor and good service. A welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

Amazing restaurant!! Came here for dinner with a friend and it was such a wonderful spot! Walking in, the interior is so wonderfully decorated and the ambiance is so nice and peaceful. We were seated quickly given that it was New Years Day and our waitress was very quick to bring us water and take our orders. They have very creative appetizers and I would love to be back to try more of them. The taro and corn fritters were absolutely delicious and crispy. I also got the chicken with peanut red curry and vegetables under their street food section of the menu which was also so yummy! I would love to be back to try more of their specialty dishes as well! Perfect place for date night or taking friends and family. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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It's very exciting to have another Thai option in the Capital Region! This restaurant has a really nice ambiance. The hand painted mural is a unique touch. It would definitely be a great date night spot. The staff were lovely and very attentive. We ordered the curry puffs, som tum, pad see ew with beef and pineapple fried rice. The curry puffs and som tum were great. Both had really mild but good flavors. The noodles and the overall flavor of the pad see ew was great, but the beef was too chewy. The pineapple fried rice was served in a pineapple (very cute). The flavors were good, but it needed more pineapple pieces to improve the savory/sweet balance. It might not be NYC level thai, but the food was tasty overall and the dishes weren't over sauced or over sweetened like you find at some other establishments. I will be back to try some of their other dishes. read more

This was my second time and I went with dear colleagues. The lunch special is such a great deal and the food is delicious. The service was great and I love the decor. We ordered Drunken Noodles with Tofu; Pad Thai with Shrimp; and That Barbecue Chicken with fried rice. All of us had the spring rolls which were included with the lunch specials. One in our group ad Tom Kha, but I do not have a photo. The very large Thai tea was the star of the meal and it was delicious! I cannot wait to go again. read more

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I was excited to hear an "authentic" Thai restaurant had opened in Albany. I have never been to Thailand but have had many meals in holes in the wall in the Bay Area and LA so I think i understand the essence of Thai street food and unfortunately, Suwun makes the usual compromises for fear our provincial tastes will reject the real thing. I asked about the heat level of green papaya salad because I have often been served something that was almost too spicy to eat. The server said "we don't usually serve it spicy" and my heart sank; I asked for a medium heat level and the dish was too bland. Boat noodles, which I think of as requiring some funky element such as pig's blood to distinguish it from pad see eu, was similarly bland. I asked for hot sauce and all that is available is sriracha; none of the jalapeños in vinegar or fish sauce/garlic/lime/chilis aka Thai nam jim. The shrimp donuts we ordered as an app were fine; shrimp paste in a rice flour batter nicely fried and served with a sweet/sour dipping sauce. My companion's Tom Kha Gai was good. And the decor in this former home of Cookoo's Nest is pleasant and welcoming. If I was rating this for my former Thai food companions Chuck and Philip it would be 3 stars. But I'm guessing most folks are not as picky as I so am kicking it up a notch for good quality and pleasant environment. read more

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I wish I had found this place sooner! I have been trying Thai food around the capital region for almost 5 years, and have constantly been a little disappointed. However, this place has been the best by far. I usually start out at places getting their pad Thai and Suwun was a 10/10. From the spice level (I get medium and it was perfect) to the noodle consistency and overall flavor it was exactly what I've been looking for. It was a little sweet and tangy with a nice building heat that complimented the food. Not overwhelmed it. I'm so excited to try their curry's next! The only comment my partner had was the beef was a smidge chewy for his liking, but the chicken was perfectly tender. Definitely worth the visit. The inside of the restaurant was also nice! We got take out this time, but will sit down for a meal on the second go around! read more

This is now the third reincarnation of a restaurant at this address. For well over thirty years, I was a regular at The Gingerman Wine Bar. Then came The Cuckoo's Nest for a few years, which I also frequented quite often. Now, another quality establishment that looks worthy of repeat visits. Neither of us was interested in an alcoholic beverage on this evening, so we ordered a bottle of Saratoga still ($8) along with a pot of Jasmine Tea ($4) for my wife and a Thai Iced Tea ($5) for me. The Jasmine tea was the typical tea bag in a piping hot cast iron pot of water. I would have preferred a slightly stronger tea flavor in my Thai iced tea. Shrimp Donuts ($14) is bound to catch your eye as you peruse the list of appetizers. A blend of minced chicken and shrimp deep fried in a coating of very, VERY crispy panko, these three donuts are almost a meal in themselves for one person. The flavor and texture, even before dipping in the provided plum sauce, is excellent. My wife chose the Vegetable and Tofu Green Curry ($16) which was served with a bowl of Jasmine rice on the side. While we were not asked how spicy we wanted our meals to be prepared, and the menu did not mention whether such a choice was an option, the curry had a nicely noticeable spice level for our tastes. I could see where it might have been too spicy for some people. The mix of baby boc choy, tofu, carrot, red pepper, and Thai eggplant pieces were all on the larger side, making it necessary to bite them into smaller pieces in order to fit a mix of them on the provided tablespoon. Otherwise, this was a very enjoyable dish, especially as the addition of Jasmine rice soaked up some of the curry. My Duck Pineapple Curry ($28) from the Suwun's Signature section of the menu was an excellent choice. The roasted and deboned half duck was perfectly cooked to be flavorful, tender, and moist. The pineapple curry with basil, lychee, and tomato was absolutely delicious. The spice level was perfect for my taste, but once again, the carrots and green beans would have been easier to eat if they had been cut into slightly smaller pieces. I thoroughly enjoyed mixing in the side of Jasmine rice to help totally clean my bowl. Service was warm and welcoming. The private parking lots in the back of the restaurant make it easy to access the restaurant. read more

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I love Thai food and this place delivers. I had the: Green Papaya Salad Spring Rolls Pumpkin Curry Peanut Lover Eggplant Everything was excellent and I would get again. The only caveat is that the Green Papaya salad uses fish sauce. The server confirmed if it could be made without it but when we got the dish, it appears that it still had fish sauce. Apart from that, the service was great. The place is very classy and beautiful. read more

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I'm so glad to have this Thai option in the area. The service is great. The ambiance is so cute and it feels artsy. The food is delicious! It came out super hot and fresh! I had the garlic tofu and my daughter had the shrimp drunken noodles. We got lunch specials which came with a complimentary appetizer. I had crispy tofu and she had crispy puffs. Omg! The crispy puffs are a must try!!! The sauce that comes with the crispy tofu is amazing as well. Everything was great! We had sticky mango rice for dessert and that was so tasty! Can't wait to come back and try new things. read more

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Good food, good service, good astmosphere. This is second time i've been here. Awsome!!! read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - This is coconut pudding so yummy everything that i had for today is awsome - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

This space has been three different restaurants since I've lived in Albany, and as much as I used to enjoy The Gingerman, Suwun is my favorite iteration yet -- hoping it stays for a good long while. This is beautifully prepared Thai food with deep rich flavors and the spice levels to your liking. As much as I love Thai food, the mild is just right for my palette but you can go as spicy (or not spicy) as you'd like. The menu is pretty extensive with some traditional offerings that you don't tend to see at other Thai places in this area, like actually great boat noodles! I really enjoyed the lychee iced tea I had, but I am looking forward to them getting their liquor license because if they give their cocktail menu the same attention as the food it's going be a terrific combination. I really enjoy what they've done with the interior, the dark green motif with the beautiful Thai paintings provides a modern and romantic atmosphere that welcomes you to stay a while. Service is really friendly and attentive, and I love that you can pay your bill using your phone or with a card reader right at the table. Suwun happens to be down the street from where I work so not only is a great option for a dinner date but also for lunch, and I am looking forward to visiting many times over. read more

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This place came up on my Yelp feed - I can't believe I haven't tried this place before! You may recognize the location as the former Gingerman then Cuckoo's Nest. The owners have transformed this familiar location into a lovely Thai oasis complete with flowers and abundant patio and indoor seating. I popped over for lunch and was excited to see a robust lunch menu with all my Thai favorites to choose from (including an appetizer). At $13.95 for the lunch special the food was more than enough. I enjoyed a green salad with a lovely peanut sauce that wasn't overly sweet. The spicy Drunken noodles with tofu and veggies came as advertised - delicious! Service was friendly and accommodating- I said yes to still water when I meant tap and it was no problem. I also don't eat eggs, and this substitution request was accommodated without issue. I look forward to coming back to try a lychee iced tea! A lovely place to have lunch with delicious food, a serene setting, ample parking (in the back) and competent service. Overall, a win for Albany's Thai restaurant scene! read more

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The food here was incredible. They've been open for less than a year but definitely obsessed after the first visit. If I'm ever back in Albany, I'm definitely coming here. The service was great and attentive. We did the lunch special which came with an app and entree. Lots of seating inside and they do have a parking lot which is nice. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Red curry with tofu - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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I was welcomed with a bright modern garden and well lit bar. There is a beautiful mural depicting a historical long boat on the main dining room wall. The food was impeccable, delicious in its simplicity. I had the Yellow Curry with crispy chicken. The flavors blended well with medium heat. I found the staff to be attentive and paying close attention to all our needs. I finished off my meal with Thai sweet rice. A wonderful place to lunch and soon I will give dinner a try. read more

Amazing and refreshing food, phenomenal service, aesthetic presentation, perfect place for a date. Look no further for Thai in Albany! Definitely has a spot on our date night list from now on! read more

Solid spot for casual Thai food in the capital region. Very unassuming location but very apparent that efforts were made to elevate the interior ambience. Service is always fast and friendly, food is decent, and portion sizes are on the generous side! Sidenote: food run on the spicier side. I asked for medium spice for my pad Thai but it was surprisingly pretty spicy... but flavors still good! read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

What an incredible addition to the Albany food scene! The menu is so impressive - I'm going to have a hard time deciding what to order every time I go. For starters, we ordered the dumplings and Curry Puffs, both of which were delicious. The curry puffs felt like a Thai take on an empanada and were so tasty! The dough was perfectly crisp and flaky. For my first time, I decided on the Shrimp Red Curry with a medium spice level and the Drunken Noodles with chicken. My boyfriend ordered the Kao Soi Gai - northern style chicken thigh with egg noodles and topped with crispy noodles. While both the curry and drunken noodles were absolutely delicious, the Kao Soi Gai stole the show both by presentation and by taste. It was incredible! The atmosphere is great too - definitely a fantastic spot for date night or a great meal with friends and family. It's beautifully decorated and the dim lighting is superb. Kudos to the owners who truly crafted a delightful dining experience! read more

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Beautiful interior. Went on a Sunday afternoon and wasn't busy. Food and drinks tasted great and we paid about $40 per person. Recommend the pineapple fried rice for sure. Tom yum soup was great as well. Took a little while to get our food but they gave us a mango sticky rice on the house to make up for it! read more

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Popping back onto Yelp after a long absence to screech about how Albany FINALLY has a Thai restaurant that I'm actually excited about. This is is the "SE Asian date-night place" that I've been longing for for years, and it's also going onto my list of places that I bring out-of-towners from bigger cities. They've done a wonderful job with the interior (and that PATIO! With the potted Jasmine!!!), the service was excellent, and the food was probably the best/most interesting Thai I've had locally. There were boat noodles on the menu! And they actually tasted like boat noodles!!! The pa-nang Nuer was very flavorful and full of slivers of actual makrut lime leaf, and even the bowl of plain brown rice we ordered for our toddler was fragrant, good-quality rice. I absolutely want to go back to try more of the menu, and I'm VERY excited to see what they do once they have a liquor license -- if they can pull off drinks as good as their food (my kingdom for a Thai-inspired craft cocktail menu!) I'll struggle to ever want to go anywhere else in town. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Cutest patio seating in Albany????? - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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A beautifully decorated family operated Thai restaurant w wonderful servers. Great music! I had fried calamari as an appetizer, light batter, crisp, w delicious dipping sauce. For my entrée I had Kaosaoghai, this is a curry base soup with chicken, delicious bean sprouts over larger noodles w some fried noodles over the top. I can't wait until I travel from Syracuse to Boston again.! I strongly recommend this restaurant. It's a very nice experience eating undoubtedly homemade cooking! read more

Delicious chicken basil fried rice!!! And great cocktails great for a date night, girls night or take out.

A new Thai restaurant has opened in the former Cuckoo's Nest location on Western Avenue. Suwun Thai Home Cooking was busy when we showed up for lunch. It is tastefully decorated including the magnificent dragon boat mural in the dining room. There's plenty of seating. The hostess was thoughtful to space us all apart. Some patrons had loud indoor voices and seemed to need more elbow room. She discreetly arranged it so we never got in each other's way. Our server was also thoughtful and attentive. He came back repeatedly to check on us but he was not at all intrusive or annoying. And the food? We ordered from the lunch special menu. I had Chicken Basil. The chicken was finely chopped. There were plenty of delicious vegetables. I asked for the dish to be medium spicy. It was perfect. My husband had a squid dish which he also enjoyed. The restaurant doesn't have a liquor license yet. There is a nice selection of teas. Albany is home to some great restaurants featuring Asian cuisine. Now, there's one more. read more

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Saw the 100% 5 star review and had to drive the hour to try the place. Ambiance is great and the food was exceptional. They recommended trying all of the specialities which we will do next time. The staff was very nice and helpful. read more

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The most authentic Thai I've had in the area. We ordered a pad thai, khao soi, curry puffs (yummm) and mango sticky rice. Good, prompt service and cute decor. read more

I ordered the spicy udon noodles with shrimp and it was great. My husband got the drunken noodles with chicken- the chicken was very unappetizing in its appearance (fatty, cartilage, not cooked well enough) so I don't recommend the chicken but everything else was very good. Overall, this restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, flavorful noodle dishes, and fast and friendly service. We would return. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Spicy udon with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

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I came to visit Albany and looked for Asian food then found this Thai restaurant. The food was great!! The restaurant was clean and gorgeous. Also friendly servers. Highly recommended. read more

Suwun Thai Home Cooking - Inside - Thai Near Me - Albany, New York

Great food, service and ambience. Highly recommend. We ordered the papaya salad, madman curry, cold rolls, ginger stirfry and the eggplant - all delicious. read more