“Mala Fish Slices Rice Noodles: Very generous portions with the perfect amount of spiciness, lots of vegetables & noodles and the soft fish fillets paired perfectly with the broth.The Taiwanese fried chicken was also a 10/10! They somehow fried the chicken flawlessly with the appropriate amount of crunchiness and seasoning. It tasted good alone and with the sauce (I think it was sweet chili?) provided as well. I wish I had a photo of it, but I stomach got to it before my camera.“
“From my 9 year old: This is the best place in the city, EVER. I love it so much, the food is so good and the people are so nice. It has a perfect name complimented by the water feature in the lobby. I would rate it one thousand million stars if I could. The staff is genuine and warm, just the best. I wish there were more places like this.“
“This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Albany. Each dish that I’ve tried has been delicious. We go here regularly when our family is in town because they always request to eat here. Their offerings are authentic flavored to perfection!“
“Shu Chinese Restaurant 蜀香居 is a culinary gem that brings the authentic flavors of Sichuan cuisine to life. From the moment you step in, the ambiance reflects a perfect blend of elegance and warmth. The menu showcases a delightful array of Sichuan specialties, each dish bursting with bold and aromatic spices. The attentive staff ensures a seamless dining experience, making Shu Chinese Restaurant a must-visit for those craving genuine and mouthwatering Sichuan flavors.“
“I am not a Chinese food person. However, I actually enjoy this restaurant. So far, I have tried the house fried rice, house noodles, orange chicken, curry chicken, chicken Satay and crab rangoon. I actually think crab rangoon was tasty and crunchy. It has authentic flavor. I thought the curry chicken was flavorful and not heavy. I say my fave so far is the house noodles. It has all beef, chicken and seafood. I also want to mention, the portions are huge and the price is reasonable. I have only had take outs but I will be a repeat customer. I would recommend as Chinese food go, there is above average.“
“About 18% of the world's population lives in China while the U.S. has approximately 4.5% of the population. I've tended to think of Chinese cuisine as a monolithic entity rather than a dynamic mix of regional cuisines. I've been trying to address my ignorance by eating at Chinese restaurants that advertise their regionality. Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro is Cantonese/Guangdong. From my very limited research, the cuisine is light and mild, steamed rather than stir fried. This is certainly a simplification but it is a starting point. One of the more famous dishes from the region is dim sum. Dim sum means "touch the heart". They are small steamed or fried savory items, snacks. These are the items I focused on during my visits to the bakery/bistro. Each item was different enough from the other to make for a pleasant and satisfying meal. Steamed dishes - beef ball with bean curd skin, shrimp with spinach dumpling, roast duck dumpling, rice rolls with roast duck. Fried dishes included deep fried pork dumpling and fried shrimp ball. Most of the rolls were made with glutinous rice of varying thickness or cornstarch, either steamed or deep fried. The sauces were also wide-ranging, savory to sweet, and added much to the meal. What I didn't know - dim sum is usually accompanied with tea. I can see how that can elevate the experience. Since it is a bakery, I also tried some of those items. Custard buns, coconut custard buns, coconut pudding, dried pork buns, and even tiramisu were tested. Some notes - The dried pork buns added pork floss (dried pork manipulated to the texture of rough cotton candy) to the outside of the bun. Coconut pudding - subtle fragrance and flavor of coconut coagulated with agar agar as the gelling agent. It's more "bouncy" than jello - not my favorite. I think some of the baked items were bought from a wholesaler - there's a whole lot there. The most underwhelming item was the tiramisu. Well, who gets tiramisu at a Cantonese place? I guess I do. This taught me a lesson as this item seemed to have languished in the display case for a bit longer than it should. Overall, it's a really good place to try different dim sum. A word of warning - Italian desserts might be saved for another place.“
“Beautiful restaurant with great food amazing atmosphere and great service . Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly, the manager was really nice too . we highly recommend P.F. Chang’s. Great place for family and friends or if you just wanna take a quick bite.“
“I’m a truck driver passing through Albany NY. Stopped at this place and ordered Lo Mein with Chicken and Beef. The food turned out amazing. The best lo mein I have ever had. On top of that, their service was really great. Nice people. Definitely recommend this “
“They don’t have a lot of things that are on their menu. Also, the say they deliver on their website but they don’t. Other than that, wonderful sweet and sour chicken and other stuff.Parking: Find the right place at the right time if you're lucky.“
“This has been my go-to Chinese takeout place for a very long time, and they have never once let me down. They have never gotten an order wrong or cooked something poorly. The food is always perfect and tasty, and the person behind the counter is super nice.“
“I think the Lam's is probably one of your better take out Chinese shops. Located in a very busy area of upper western avenue, Lam's serves a very tasty egg drop wonton and pork with broccoli and pork fried rice. The pork with broccoli was very tender and flavorful and the egg drop wonton was equally very good. The service was very good and friendly. Well done!“
“Done takeout from here twice now and highly recommend! We have been searching for good Chinese in the cohoes/ latham/ clifton park area and have been sorely disappointed until I found this place! Delicious flavors, not too saucy, crispy fried items and the place is always busy so there is definitely no chance of food that has been sitting around. Favorites are the general tsos chicken, boneless bbq pork, fried wontons, & crab ragoons. When picking up you can see the kitchen and I always look for cleanliness and i was satisfied with the food prep practices I saw. Go!!“
“I was visiting relatives and they ordered takeout from here. Holy moly it was delicious! General Tso's chicken was perfect and plentiful with a kick. The shrimp rolls were crispy and fresh. There was a shrimp dish with veggies and sauce. It was piping hot with brown sauce. The shrimp were a nice meaty size. So good! I didn't try the fried rice or the beef dish they got but it looked really good, fresh ingredients, huge portions. I hope they deliver to me or I will have to make a trip!!“
“Since i moved back to NY they've been my go-to for chinese food :) this restaurant is family owned and operated. Very clean establishment, and fast! I've been going to them for 2-3 years now, and its the only place ill goto for chinese food :)“
“Amazing authentic Chinese food with great efficient service with a smile. This is one of our favorite spots. Their soup dumplings and pork buns are great but also try their black sesame ice cream for dessert!Parking: Huge parking lot with easy access“
“It's takeout Chinese, nothing fancy, but the egg rolls are always crispy and I am impressed that they seem to use fresh vegetables in their dishes. I got the cashew shrimp recently and it was loaded with fresh chopped zucchini and carrots, versus other places where it's just a handful of celery and pre-frozen diced carrots.“
“I hardly ever feel the need to review, but i loved coming here today, i was dying for some chicken curry and boy did i get just what i needed from here, by far the best chicken curry i could have asked for. And the owner was awesome the store was extremely clean which is amazing because its been there since i was a little “
“This Chinese Northern Eastern style restaurant is generally rated 4.5 stars, and being in Albany bumps it up to 5 stars.Must-try: five-color Chinese salad (五彩大拉皮)Recommendation: fried eggplant with minced pork (肉沫茄子) and the stir-fried taro with sugar coat (翻沙芋头).Food: I've visited twice and tried the five-color Chinese salad, fried eggplant with minced pork, stir-fried taro with sugar coat, stewed baby chicken with Chinese mushrooms (小鸡炖蘑菇), and stewed pork bones with bean sauce (酱大骨). The five color salad is a delightful mix of mung bean noodles, vegetables, and a standout sauce. The "mino" (a traditional Chinese raincoat makes out of straw) eggplant dish showcases the chef's skill, with the eggplant sliced thinly and connected. The sugar-coated taro was surprisingly good, tastier than the candied version. While the stewed pork bones with bean sauce and stewed baby chicken were decent, the pork bones are not leg bones and the chicken portion in the soup was small.Note: They offer a discount for cash payments.Parking: free parking in the plaza parking lot.“
“This is a takeout place that has quick service and reasonable prices. I love that they go easy on the oil and dont skimp on the meat. I give it 5 stars because it is exactly what it is supposed to be.Vegetarian options: They offer many vegetarian options.Parking: In a plaza.“
“This is where my partner and I went on our first date and where we just went for Valentine's Day. It is a great place with excellent food and service. And very reasonably priced. We will keep coming back to celebrate special occasions.The rose was a nice touch.“
“Love my delivery, it's quick and hot. This is my favorite take out delivery. I usually order the sesame chicken combo, and it's decently crispy, also love the general favored apps like fried wontons, dumplings, and crab rangoons.I've had several different dishes and all are as expected, I have never ever been disappointed!“
“I've been coming to them for years! Food is always delicious and crispy. They look like a typical hole in the wall. But they're truly a gem. As it stands they will have our business indefinitely.Kid-friendliness: They're a family run business with their kids helping when they can. They're pleasant people who are very sweet with children who are in their shop.“
“Friendly staff that goes out of their way to make your experience great. They are very accommodating with regards to adjusting your meal to your tastes and/or needs. The food always tastes fresh! They even made us new, fresh spring rolls when we were delayed in picking up our order one evening, rather than just reheating them in the microwave or some other method that would compromise the quality. We're regular customers and really enjoy this place :)“
“It's hard to find good Chinese food. And I have only ever posted 1 review. This is by far, the best Chinese food I have had. I had the chicken and broccoli, my husband got the pork lo mien. They were both so flavorful, quality and quantity were awesome. I would recommend this place for take out. There was no a/c, so it was hot inside. They definitely have the Best Cook.“
“Absolutely love them here! My family will frequently request a visit to the mall food court solely for the purpose of grabbing a delicious meal here! The ladies who are usually at the counter are always super friendly and always greet us with a smile! My son refuses to eat Chinese food anywhere but here and is always his 1st choice!“
“My husband and I went here for a date. The service was excellent. The servers are so friendly and kind. We learned some Chinese words. The food was good. I am gluten free and they made me rice noodles with vegetables and gf soy sauce. My husband enjoyed his food and ate every last drop. Definitely go and support them wonderful people!“