This is my all time favorite place. I could not recommend this enough times, to enough people…read more Malisa, Mark, Bo, and team are some of the best people around and it feels like going to a friend's house for dinner when you go. The food is phenomenal, my go-to is panang curry with salmon, crusty crab and an espresso martini. However, if your first time trying my tried and true recommendation is Sadudee chicken and you had me at hello or butterfly pea tea (NA) For dessert, you can not go wrong. Fried ice cream is probably my most ordered, but my very close second favorite is mango sticky rice with a small side of ice cream. The plants, soft lighting and music make for a relaxing experience. Keep an eye out for amazing specials!!

We had a wonderful dinner at Sadudee - it was exactly what we needed after a long day on the road…read more Staff were very welcoming and attentive, and the vegetable drunken noodle was especially delicious! Glad we picked this restaurant for our stopover in the Troy area.

We've only been to lunch, so keep that in mind. Service was excellent, though they were clearly…read moreshort-handed by the time we left. Waitress' English was limited but understandable and she was patient and cheerful. We loved that the portions weren't the usual American gigantic; they were perfect for lunch. The green curry is wonderful. The soups are good; if I had any quibble, it would be that it's too salty. Ambiance is lovely. Pad Thai is American-style, a little too sweet and "gluey" for my taste, but my wife adored it. (And they use large shrimp, which makes for a nice change.) Dumplings are good too. We went back twice because we were so pleased with it. I would recommend this restaurant.

Wanted to try this place with my family as we saw that it was new, the pictures and food looked…read moreamazing but unfortunately we left disappointed, angry, and still hungry. Upon arrival was seated immediately but the server didn't even come to us until after 30 mins of waiting. She then proceeded to take our order and had to wait over 45 mins for apps which all did not come out the same time. 2 crab rangoons, lemongrass dumplings, bowl of soup, and pani puri shrimp cocktail. After which we then had to wait a hour for our entree and during that time they came back a minimum of 4 times to ask us what we ordered again. Only two entrees came out and while my husband and our youngest finished their food, myself, oldest child, and my mother waited. By then we were annoyed with the long wait, seeing 3 families coming in after us to be served before and leaving too. Our bill came out to be 200+ USD (if you don't believe I'd be happy to break down the cost of our meal) which would have been fine had the food and service was worth it but it wasn't. Just the drinks alone Thai ice tea ($8) and canned soda ($6) amongst other up-charges was ridiculous. We will never come here again there are better Thai restaurants that are owned by Thai people with better service and won't change you an arm and a leg for small portions.

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.

Wandered into this lovely restaurant for lunch. Very clean and spacious, five tables with patrons …read more You order at the counter for dine in or takeout. Young man at counter was very sweet, suggested a few recommendations , glad I listened. I chose the 5 piece lab chops which came with rice, salad and a piece of pita bread. You could choose from three different sauces, the white was my favorite with a garlic mayo/yogurt base, great on the chops. Generous portions, excellent flavors. Price point was about $25.00, but other menu items are affordable being burgers , chicken wings wraps, subs and specialty platters. Will definitely come back again!

Another Mediterranean restaurant in the area that is fairly new. Just is search of one…read moreMediterranean restaurant, you f8nd another to try. Service was fast and the restart was clean and well decorated with ample seating. We ordered chicken over rice and chicken philly cheese steak. We cannot call the latter a Mediterranean dish though, but makes it to the menu. Both the d8shes were good, but I have had something better in the neighborhood at different restaurants. Dessert menu was non-existent. Didnt see any reason to take a star off.

Oxtails fall-off-the-bone tender! Lady in the afternoon was…read moreso friendly and welcoming when I asked for a menu. I ate the oxtails and posted pic of jerk chicken

First Choice never disappoints! I ordered take out and the food is always hot and flavorful. I did…read morea special order that's typically not on the menu and the associate that I spoke to was really nice about accommodating my request. I ordered the ital, calaloo and chickpea stew as one large platter. Of course, the rice and peas, plantains and cabbage are included in the platter. I will say the chickpea stew was a bit salty, however without the saltiness it still tasted good. The veggie platter combination was the best creation developed and I honestly feel like they should put it on the menu. The cocoa bread was amazing! Soft, plushy and sweet. You can enjoy it with or without the patty. Oh, and their patties are good as well! I enjoyed everything that I ordered from First Choice and I definitely recommend anyone to give this caribbean restaurant a try!

I finally decided to try Shams Al Yemen after bookmarking them months ago and I'm so glad I did!…read more I visited on a Saturday evening with my fiance and we were both Yemeni food newbies. They brought us out a cup of lamb broth and chopped salad. The soup had tasty spices in it and felt like a cross between tea and soup. The salad was super fresh. We ordered the hummus, Chicken Agda and Chicken Saltah, both of which were served piping hot in clay bowls. The Agda is a root vegetable stew with chicken and the Saltah has more of a fresh herb taste as it has a lot of cilantro in it, which I loved. All three items came with clay oven bread, which is huge and was served piping hot and fresh. Everything was so good! The space quite large and modern with many different tables. It seems like a family run business and they're very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

I came here starving and I was not disappointed. I was a little alarmed by the low reviews here on…read moreYelp and the fact that the inside looks like it might be cafe style servings bc some dishes were prepped in large tins underneath the glass windows; the food was the best middle eastern I have had since leaving Dubai. The rice was made with cardamom and the appetizers of lamb broth and salad were so good I had no time to picture them before diving in. I loved the tea and felt the place was pretty well cleaned for a diner. Service was timely and respectful; we had our full order after 15 minutes and appetizers after 5 minutes. Food no question phenomenal I had the chicken salta and lamb haneeth

Just passing thru Albany, I'm with a co-worker who said there's a spot he always wanted to try,…read moreOregano Thyme. Sounds like a good plan for lunch. I set the nav and we're on our way. What's nice about my experience is that I found a parking spot right in front of the restaurant. Walking inside, Oregano Thyme is not a white tablecloth establishment. I placed my order at the counter and waited for order to be prepared. Once seated for a few minutes, my Chicken Shawarma Platter arrives. What a fantastic meal! This was a large salad and I was able to choose both hot and cool dressings for my platter. If you're ever in Troy NY, I recommend Oregano Thyme for a great meal.

Outstanding! Order…read moreat the counter, pick your table and your food will be delivered hot and made to order. Warm, fresh bread with dip is a great start....but the babaganoush, hummus and spicy feta salad blew me away with perfect flavors and consistencies. My only complaint is that this spot is too far from where I live...or I'd be there VERY frequently.

Cozy vibe and delicious food! We stopped in right before closing, and the owner was so welcoming…read moreand kind. He even hooked us up with a complimentary appetizer, which was such a nice surprise! I ordered the fried dumplings and the Panang chicken, and both were delicious. Everything was flavorful, and we really enjoyed our experience. Next time we're in the area, we'll definitely be back! 5/5 stars!

*10/10 -- This place ROCKS!*…read more Incredible food and amazing service. I had the clear broth soup with huge, delicious shrimp and angel hair pasta -- wow. The flavors were unreal. The spring rolls were also amazing. Perfectly crispy, packed with flavor. Service was phenomenal. Our server was so kind, attentive, and made the whole experience great. She kept everything rolling smoothly from start to finish and we made sure to leave her a great tip. This restaurant is unbelievable. Run, don't walk. Already planning my next visit.