Thai Orchid is our takeout place for lunch. We've never eaten in the restaurant and it seems to do…read moremore of a takeout than an eat-in one. The restaurant is small and fairly nondescript. We usually get some kind of stir fry and a curry dish. The food is fresh and delicious. I like spicy food but anything at the spicy level is usually too hot for me. I order my food medium and it's plenty spicy. There's a young guy at the counter when we pick up. He's friendly and efficient and gets our food out right away.

I've been wanting to visit Thai Orchid in Rensselaer after reading all of the great reviews it…read morereceived. Now, I'm adding mine to the growing list of rave reviews. This is a case of don't judge a book by its cover. The outside of the building could use a bit of work. Inside, it's not a very big restaurant. The decor is simple, but the aromas from the food being cooked are fabulous. I arrived for lunch with a friend on a weekday. The young man who greeted us served as both the waiter and the host. I ordered a chicken Penang Curry. I realize the restaurant doesn't have a large staff. Still, it's able to get a lot done efficiently. Our server disappeared and came back with our orders a short time later. I couldn't tell if he also cooked our food and I didn't ask. There were two other tables occupied with customers. I have to say the meal By did not disappoint. I loved my Penang Curry. What's more, it was a lunch special which cost $10. Considering how much I ate, it was very reasonably priced. I've already thought about what I'll order the next time I come back. Can't wait.

Ordered takeout for dinner. Service-wise - Food was packaged very well - nothing leaked!!…read more Apps orderedd - gyoza, dumplings, spring rolls, and crab rangoon Main - Pad Thai Chicken - Level 5 The apps were all solid. The main was very good but no way was it 5 star heat. Fairly mild. Next time, I will ask for Thai hot and see if it is spicier.

Delicious and beautifully presented. It was so good at lunch I ordered dinner to bring home for the…read morefamily.

Ordered this the other day. So lucky to still have this place just a few blocks away and that they…read moreare now open for delivery until 10pm. Was too tired to walk there. They delivered and in less than 20 minutes.

First time in Albany. Quite surprised how empty this city is. Maybe it's the weekend? Not sure…read more Stopped here bc I haven't had Thai food for awhile. Thai tea was sweeter than the ones I usually get. Pad thai is always my go to. It was good but a bit oily. As someone who had authentic Thai food before, this was ok. Great service and loved the restaurant decorations

Average meal Appetizers were on the small side for the…read moreprice . Meal was ok ......I had ordered the Duck it was average . Service was average

Everything always delicious…read more Great service that's pleasant and prompt/efficient. Great value & price per portion, especially the lunch menu choices. I enjoy the hot tea and Thai ice tea, too! If I lived within walking distance or any closer, I would go every week (or more)! The best! Thank you

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.

On Thursday me and my mom went to Emmanuel. It was a very nice place. We had shrimp and chicken…read moredumplings and also a red curry chicken. They were very good. The rice was very good had to order an extra side. Carrots were really good too. I give this place a five star. In the future I will return with my sister, want her to try everything I had. My mom wants to try some of the fried rices, as well as the drunken noodles and pad Thai. This looks like it may become a regular spot for us. The waitress was attentive but also gave us the respected space to enjoy the meal. At one point a man came out the kitchen and we were sure to tell him how we enjoyed it. It was quiet when we came in but restaurants can be like that during off times but eventually more customers came in and there were quite a handful of take outs. Definitely a five star. I am still one day later thinking about those dumplings!

Food: 9/10 - The food was delicious and full of flavor…read more Service: The staff was friendly and welcoming. Ambiance: Cute, cozy, and inviting. It has a comfortable atmosphere that makes it a nice place to relax and enjoy your meal. Emanuel is good if your walking during lunch as there is no parking- unless if you come after 5pm and park on main roads and walk.

Sundy Thai delivered a solid experience from start to finish. When I arrived to pick up my order,…read morethe staff were genuinely friendly, and the cashier was especially great--greeting me with a smile and making the pickup quick and easy. The food stood out: the fried rice was hot, fresh, and full of flavor, and the gyoza were delicious--well-seasoned with a satisfying bite. Another plus is the location: it sits in a food outlet area with many other options nearby, so it is an easy choice when you want variety in one place. Parking is available, and you get good food at a reasonable price. I would absolutely order again. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Order: - #37 Fried Rice - #4 Gyoza (Beef)

Why is this place empty on a Saturday night?? Excellent Thai, generous portions, lovely service…read more Atmosphere relaxed with pretty artwork. My Tom Som papaya salad was crisp with fresh lime juice and so delicious! Spicy noodles with tofu very hot as I requested. Large amounts of tofu and good char flavor. Very reasonable prices. Patronize these family restaurants or they won't be around- and this one is delicious.

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