My partner and I drive from NYC to Vermont at least once a year, and every single time we make a…read moremidpoint stop here. Taiwan Noodle consistently serves absolutely delicious food. The spicy wontons are our all-time favorite the sauce is incredibly flavorful, and unlike many places where the wontons are mostly dough, these are generously filled with meat. We also ordered the beef chunk soup and the salt-and-pepper fish. Even though I've been here many times, the salt-and-pepper fish was new to me on this visit, and it was fantastic crispy, perfectly seasoned, with little bits of fried garlic and a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce that was so good. If you're in the area, definitely stop by!

I am never disappointed whenever I'm here to satisfy my Chinese comfort food cravings. This is a…read moresimple and small eatery serving up tasty dishes that you'll come back for time and again. The overall ambiance is basic and clean. However, they are serving up big and bold flavors. Service here is always friendly and fast. I especially like that they offer complimentary hot tea, and it's really appreciated on chilly days! Actually, tea is my go to whenever I'm having Asian food. I am a creature of habit and mostly order my usual. On this visit I had spicy wontons, General Tso's chicken, stewed beef chuck noodle soup and eggplant with garlic sauce. All delish and certainly enough leftovers for another meal. You've got to try it! Side note, they have an attached private parking lot next to them and that's a plus!

Very friendly staff and incredibly affordable…read more The Bao Buns are sandwiches for 6.50 and are great. The General Tso Chicken is sweet and spicy served with fresh rice and broccoli. If you're looking for good food on a budget, this place is an easy pick.

Food is great! Pork fried rice is the best around and loaded with pork! Eggrolls are fresh and…read moredelicious!

Very good bowl of ramen. Tasty broth, lots of noodles. I had with grilled shrimp that were nice…read more Came at a quiet time and service was fast. Pleasant, professional young man working the tables. I like it and will return when I'm on the area.

This is just the best thing! Spicy Cucumber Garlic. That's it. That's the caption. Marinated…read morecucumber, peanuts, fresh cilantro, with reeeeally nice sweet, spicy, & garlicky notes that just make you SMACK! It's so damn good with so many textures and FLAVOR! The first time I had it there was some sort of delicious spicy green sauce for the marinade, but they have since changed the recipe! IM NOT MAD AT IIIIITTTTT!! Big bonus note: they're kindest people! I've never dined in, but the atmosphere is very inviting! Get there people!

Another fine dinner at Rain Modern Chinese Restaurant. Food,…read moreservice and ambiance was wonderful!

It's amazing how much better the food was then I remember. We walked in as a group of four and were…read morequickly seated by a window. Hot tea came out before we even had a chance to ask for it, which was perfect for a cold November afternoon. We were able to get refills on the tea without issues. When we ordered two servings of wonton soup the server asked if we would like the soups split into four smaller bowls, which we did. The rice came as a single bowl at the center of the table. The dishes were very well seasoned and a good portion size. It was great to eat family style and taste everything. They're fountain that's at the entrance reflected off the windows as we were sitting so it actually looks like it was raining outside, which given the name, is a cool effect. Overall, it's an excellent spot to stop by.

The staff are friendly, even when they are clearly concerned that you may not understand the…read morecertainty of their closing time. I really like the decor, but I love the food. The sea bass with pickled peppers was delicious. My kid loved the crispy spicy chicken. My hubby ordered the tangerine chicken which he really liked from our previous visit. The sizzling beef could have used more seasoning, but the sauce was good. I enjoyed our tea.

If you're in the Capital Region and appreciate authentic Asian cuisine done right, Ala Shanghai…read morecontinues to set the bar. The fried sea bass with sweet and sour sauce was absolutely superb--perfectly crisp on the outside while still tender and flaky inside, balanced beautifully with that classic tangy sweetness that doesn't overpower the fish. And of course, the soup dumplings are always on point. Each one is delicate yet packed with flavor, with that rich broth that bursts out the moment you take a bite. It's the kind of consistency that keeps you coming back because you already know the quality will be there every time. What also makes this establishment stand out is the ambience. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance--comfortable, lively, and welcoming without feeling rushed. You can tell the place runs on pride and discipline. The owner and waitstaff are always diligently moving, making sure every table is attended to and every guest is taken care of. That level of attentiveness is something you don't see everywhere anymore. For me, this has become my go-to Asian bistro in the Capital Region. Great food, strong hospitality, and a kitchen that clearly respects the craft. If you know, you know.

We came as a group of four family members/friends. The welcome was very warm and friendly. We…read moreweren't aware that they offer halal options, but when they noticed our hijabi friend, they kindly asked if we would like to see the halal menu--which immediately elevated our experience. We chose the BBQ, and we truly enjoyed everything we ordered. The cleanliness was outstanding, and the staff genuinely seemed happy in their work, which made the experience even more pleasant for us. The positive energy of the space, the ambiance, and the cheerful people around us made our time at the table even more enjoyable. Mosu has become the first place that comes to mind when I want to give a special guest a great evening, and it's a spot I would confidently recommend. Congratulations to the team on a fantastic job.

This place was pretty hip inside. I really liked the decor. The service was alright, definitely not…read morebad. I just can't help comparing it to Volcano in Niskayuna. That server went out of her way to make the experience meaningful. The food is also alright. I liked everything I ordered as far as taste, no real complaints there. I just wish that the food that was supposed to be hot was served hot and some of the meat was really fatty and sinewy. I loved that I got to order endless green tea and they had mini crème brûlée for dessert which I thought was a total win! They are super tiny so if you order the maximum of two that you are allowed then it is almost the size of one anywhere else. If you are a big eater then I think this is a really good deal for the price. If you're not then you could feel it's a bit pricey. Overall I would recommend trying it!

The good, the food was good and presented well. I should have taken a picture, it was Instagram…read moreworthy. The bad, the men's bathroom looked like it hasn't been cleaned in months. Not exaggerating, dust bunnies hanging from ceiling, a layer of something on porcelain. I would suggest takeout.

Got take out, so can't comment on ambiance or service. We're…read moregoing to try dining in some time soon and I'll update. The food was great! As other people have commented, the menu is not the same old Chinese-American in most places. The dry chicken with peppers and peanuts was great! I wrote "less hot" on the order form; not sure if that's what I got, but it was just right. It's going to be tough deciding whether to get that again or try something else. I also got sauteed bok choy that was perfectly cooked and had a nice light sauce on it. $12 is steep for that but there was quite a bit. Spicy squid kabob was way too spicy for me, though maybe if I ordered that less hot?

I recently tried the Taiwan Shaved Ice at TNM. I'm by no means an expert, but I understand…read moresometimes the shaved ice is initially shaved from a milk ice concoction block and sometimes it's shaved from some sort of more traditional ice. I'm guessing TNM's starts with milk ice because it was so creamy. I ordered a Honey Dew Flavored Ice, topped with condensed milk and assorted jellies. It had a cool ice ruffled texture. And a slight Honey Dew flavor, but it wasn't too sweet. The Taiwan Ice was really enjoyable and light. I'd definitely try it again. 4.5 Stars

This was a spot at the Parkville market. They had a few small bites available along with rice…read morebowls and rice noodle rolls. I had their pork dumplings ($7.95). I believe there were six or seven present. It was interesting how they were prepared. There was a large fried part on the outside of the dumpling. I do not recall seeing that before, but I definitely enjoyed it. The dumpling layer was very light, and the pork filling was just the right amount. I really liked the combination of the fried part and soft dumpling layer. Will I go back? Yup.

Authentic... LOVE the wontons, soup dumplings... chow fun…read more Great taste. Service is ok.. .maybe just very young and distracted... Eggplant dishes were wonderful. We just keep going back!

This Taiwanese restaurant has ample seating inside and a decent variety of Taiwanese food on its…read moremenu. There were a lot of empty tables when we went, and we were able to get seated rather quickly for a walk-in. My girlfriend (who is Taiwanese) and I shared a few different menu items. T. Roots doesn't have the best Taiwanese food, but it's okay. The soup dumplings were not good, so I wouldn't recommend those. The dumpling skins were too thick and the flavor was off. The wonton soup was better but also quite bland, and the bok choy was a bit undercooked. I asked for less sugar in my Peach Oolong Milk Tea, but it still tasted too sweet. The oyster omelettes were the most disappointing though. There was barely any oyster in it. There were literally only 4 pieces of oyster, so 2 per person. Mostly flour. My favorite dish was probably the bao buns (I think they called it burgers on the menu). The pork belly was tender and delicious! Service was slow in the second half of our visit and we had to leave so we asked for dessert to go. The mantou was yummy! I would definitely recommend the mantou; it's authentic.

Everything about this place is so amazing!! The food, THE customer service!! I absolutely love it…read morehere and will be coming back !! As a Thai person myself, the food is absolutely delicious and at the perfect touch. The spice level is perfect as well !! It's definitely the Asian spice I'm looking for !!

Stopping on our way through. The best fresh pad Thai I have had in years! You can order with…read morewhatever protein you choose Full menu and fair prices. If I was local I would be a regular.