I am from Florida originally and I have to say this is probably one of the most authentic Asian…read morefusion restaurants. I think I've ever been to. I've had a lot of wings from a lot of places, but they have the best wing lunch I've ever had. They taste good people are friendly spot on timely like really really good. This is my go to lunch spot and dinner when I don't feel like cooking.

I did takeout at Asian Tea House. The entry way is pretty and the interior looked inviting. I'm…read moresorry that I didn't have time to stay and dine-in. I was met by the owners at the front counter. They were friendly. Their service was fast. I placed the order online. I ordered roast pork with broccoli and chicken lo mein. Nothing fancy . The broccoli in brown sauce was great but I didn't like the fatty cut of roast pork. I won't order roast pork from there again. If you don't mind literally, "chewing the fat," then the preparation of this dish is fine. But I'm taking off one star because of it. I've never had it served that way. Otherwise, it was a nice experience. This restaurant serves a lot of touristy Asian fusion food which explains the fortune cookies and dishes like Egg Foo Young. It seems the locals really enjoy it.

you messed up my birthday. the beef tastes like a sponge. the fried rice. tastes like mashed…read morepotatoes. and all the veggies are canned. and raw. and taste like dirt. the only thing palatable is the peanut butter chicken. would never recommend even to a starving person who walked through the desert.

General Tsos has too red of sauce and no breading. Wonton soup had weird aftertaste w the meat at…read morecenter of wonton, but the pasta aspect was delicious as well as the broth!

Ok, it's definitely Peter Chan in the kitchen after my skepticism in previous update. I know this…read morebecause first, a regular customer came in and called out "hey Peter how you doin?" Second, because the hard working chef is once again quietly exerting his authority with small acts of independence. He brought out my lunch special himself but declined to give me a dinner plate (needed because the serving entirely covers the oval plate it was delivering on) and, once again, my pork with pickled cabbage had no pickled cabbage. Touche, Peter. The regular customer ordered items I would never consider, like walnut shrimp and egg foo young. But I'm sure it was still great, as was my no-pickles pork, as is everything Peter cooks. The guy is a gem. And he looks to be in good health after that mystery hiatus so I hope he'll be around awhile.

I remember reading that Ocean Palace was closing for months to renovate. I was happy to see the…read moreresults. The entrance looks a lot better. Instead of picking up takeout at the front door, customers can now make their way to the counter. I'm glad to see them reopen. I had a lunchtime craving for Cantonese style curry chicken. It was a favorite dish growing up and it brings back fond memories. Another favorite is Roast Pork Lomein. I also bought a shrimp stuffed eggplant appetizer. It was pretty good. There are also new lunch options. Instead of a free can of soda, I was offered soup. I chose Hot & Sour Soup. It was good. This is one of the few local Asian restaurants that offers brown rice which is a healthier option. I always make a point of calling ahead so the food order is ready by the time I get there.

So I was trying to decide an honest review because honestly most of my food was really good. I…read moredefinitely plan on ordering again in hopes that I get a better pairing. We wanted quick, local Chinese takeout without ordering from multiple places as I have standards as far as Chinese food goes; for example I'm not down with rubbery chicken that feels like you're chewing on a wad of fatty bubble gum. Pros: delicious sweet and sour chicken (made with real legit chicken), good crab Rangoon, huge portions and great prices. Timely- only a 15 minute turnaround. Cons: the wonton soup had a different taste and the noodles were a bit thick for my liking; I like the noodle portion to float in the broth like a butterfly through the air. It was definitely edible, just not my favorite. The veggie lo mein was good but also had a unique flavor that I wasn't crazy about (mushroom like) and had a little bit of spice. Next time I order I will try another variation of the lo mein, and definitely re-order the sweet and sour chicken. I think that after trying a few different items I can come to really like this place. I'm hoping to try soon to bump up to 4 stars, as this was really a 3.5.

Worst Lomein and rice i ever tasted it was so bland i threw the whole lunch out i won't ever go…read moreback there

The stewed beef chuck, which is really beef noodle soup, was ok. Good portion size, good amount of…read morebeef and bok choy. If you get it to go, they put the noodles and stuff on a tray that sits on top of the broth, which is really cool. The broth was lacking in flavor, very bland. Their lo mein looks like it would be good, but it tasted really strange. Broccoli and beef were good though. The beef was very tender and flavorful.

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!

Northeast Chinese Restaurant II is one of my favorite local Chinese restaurants. All of my favs are…read morenorthern Chinese. That means they can serve up some deliciously spicy dishes. But if you're looking for something milder, they're great at that, too. I think the large menu has been updated since my last visit. The first few pages include dishes that I would describe as "soul food." There's frog, beef tripe and pork intestine-- you get the picture. I never really got into that. On this visit, my friend and I picked Stir Fried Spicy Squid, Crispy Chicken with Crunchy Red Pepper and Bok Choy with Garlic. We were hungry. The veggies came out of the kitchen almost immediately. Crazy fast. We were grateful. The other two dishes took a bit more time. When you see all of the ingredients in those dishes and how finely sliced they are, it's no wonder. I loved the chicken dish. The chicken was a little crunchy but the red peppers were super crunchy. It was a bit spicy but deliciously so. I liked the peanuts and what looked like slivers of jalapeño peppers, too. The squid was also great. Here, I think they used more jalapeño peppers and spices. There was more heat to this dish but it was deceptive. The more I ate, the more I could gradually feel the burn. By the time we were full, I could feel my face starting to sweat a little. That was fun. The restaurant is clean and attractive with a remarkable amount of seating. The back portion is reserved for hot pots which I have yet to try there. The staff is friendly, helpful and bilingual. They will make suggestions if you'd like. This restaurant generally gets a bit noisy because it's where large Chinese families gather when they want to go on the town. That's a good thing. There's also a large screen tv that plays cooking shows. With so much going on, the customers seemed pretty happy.

Been here a bunch of times now and they never disappoint…read more The review is really that simple. It's going to be really good every time. Order something spicy and get excited. Also get the ribs!!!

Stopped in for some soup, dumplings, and spring rolls. The amount of food I got for the price was…read moremore than fair. Couldn't finish it all. This is a beautiful sitdown, Chinese restaurant with an old-school feel. Two older gentlemen were the waiters and I believe one of them may have been named Simon. He could not have been nicer and more accommodating. I overheard some regulars talking to him, and they definitely felt the same way. I saw several of the dishes that other people were eating, and they all looked delicious. I really like this area of Albany with all the old buildings right by Washington Park and I plan on making Rain part of my regular routine. 100% recommend.

I ordered takeout so not sure about the inside ambience and facilities. Service was very fast but…read moreagain I ordered takeout out so not sure about wait staff. The food was ok, but not particularly more special than my local place I love. The egg drop soup was yummy and smooth. I thought the shrimp and broccoli would be a little more spicy than what I received, but it still tasted great.

-The food is very good if you can get it while it's fresh. If lunch starts at 11 or 1130 and you…read moreget there at 12:30 or one chances so you'll be eating some old food. -I enjoyed the dinners more so than the lunch

The food is exactly as you imagine. If you are choosing to go to a Chinese buffet, you know where…read moreto set that expectation. My only real issue is the ABSURD amount of times they will try and take your plate. Every 60 seconds, at minimum, someone will ask if you're done with that. Nothing says "please hurry up and leave" like asking if you're done 25 times in 15 min.

Some things were very good and I didn't care for others…read more Orange chicken and spring rolls were yummy Fried rice was good Did not care for so to. Soup as the wi tins were kinda doughy The fried wontons had a funny taste to the meat I didn't care for I would order again and know what to get or avoid next time

I must say the orange chicken was delicious. Restaurant was clean when I went to pick up and…read moreservice was quick and pleasant. 4 stars for now until I try more.