“This is the best Chinese food that I've had in a long time. The lady and man cook every thing right when u order it and it's not already half cooked sitting there like most places. Cooked perfectly. Very nice people. Great place to eat.“
“Pick this one!! Wow! Every single thing I’ve gotten here has been so flavorful, fresh, hot, and just so delicious! The service has been great- kind and prompt! Not the place to dine in, but I love seeing a kitchen that leaves me confident eating the food. Yum! Yum!Recommending: Pepper Steak, Beef Lo mein, General Tso!!!“
“So wonderful. We’re still talking about it a day later. This restaurant had us at tamarind with eggplant and chickpeas. Also cheers for the chili chickpea Bahjia. Other items kept our smiles going. Pleasant service. It is the only place we would go if we were in the area again. Can you hear our applause to the chef and cooks?!“
“We've been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. The food is always fresh and prepared as requested, customer service is always offered with huge smiles and it's perfectly located right off route 9 and 146. This family pours tons of love and diligence into their business and it always shows.Vegetarian options: Most sides offered can be arranged for vegetarian consumption.Parking: There are very few parking spaces in front of this restaurant but ample parking in the adjacent shared lot.“
“After experiencing the magical culinary delight that the plum blossom had to offer I will never be eating at another Chinese restaurant in the area. Everything we had at this place was 100% on point and the price point was abnormally low for the quality of food.“
“Best Chinese I've ever had Added Bourbon Chicken and only thing I get for combo now I'm so addicted to this I highly recommend giving it a try!! Best customer service I've ever had!! We order so much lady knows my phone number and calls me by name when answering the phone!! Great personality and love the little sticky notes with positive messages!!“
“Juliana(hope I'm spelling it right) was absolutely wonderful! Excellent service, very friendly, great prices, and super clean! Juliana helped me figure out what I wanted to eat as I was out for a stroll just getting fresh air and wasn't really planning on getting anything from anywhere and everything sounded so good! Ended up getting the boyfriend his usual (general tso's chicken) and I got the hunan chicken. Got home, tried it, loved it and it's officially one of my favorite places now! Tonight was our first time trying it and I can't say enough good things about it! Hands down THE BEST general tso's chicken I have ever had in my entire life and the hunan chicken was also amazing. I was nervous because it's always a hit or miss when you try new places and they definitely earned three new lifelong customers! The chicken was cooked perfectly, the texture was amazing and the sauce was so fresh and flavorful and everything was fresh! Normally I hate babycorn but even that was delicious and didn't have that weird dirt after taste you normally expect. And I finally found the veggie egg rolls that remind me of the place I used to go as a kid! I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu!“
“If you're looking for a Chinese food fix YY will do. Had the General Tao's tonight and I appreciated the mild heat in the sauce. Fried rice a bit basic but enjoyed the crunch of the onions. For $11 very good portion of food. Inside is more of a carry out than a sit down. They have a few tables but clearly an after thought and smells a bit like fryer grease inside. Woman at the register had a nice smile and was friendly.“
“The owners KC and Tina are very good people. I came in alone with my 10 month old twins, and they were very welcoming. They gave me water bottles for their bottles, they gave the kids squishmellow toys for free, I got coconut chicken and blueberry banana smoothie, both delicious. KC put on NBA game for me to watch while I ate with the kids, and celebrated with me when my team hit the game winner (Mavericks vs Nuggets). He’s a big Kobe fan! These are great people, they seriously made me feel at home and treated my children very nice. Never had such a great experience with such nice hospitality anywhere before. Highly recommend, they are hard working honest people. Thank you KC and Tina !!!!Kid-friendliness: Your kiddos are always welcome here, they have children of their own and love kids!!!“
“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.“
“Absolutely delicious!! Our delivery was a little late but, soooo worth the wait!! ? The Pineapple rice with shrimp paired perfectly with the spicy sauteed string beans... And the scallion pancakes so crispy !! Always love the dumpling, the dough is never too chewy I'll be back !!“
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“Tried to order Chow Mein. They don't serve it. They criticized my request. They're just another overpriced menu that serves unique items not offered by most competitors that enables a higher price tag. I guess that I don't have an educated palate. However, I'll make another attempt soon.“
“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!“
“This place was a gem of a find! The dim sum (appetizers) special is worth the price! All you can eat n they have drinks n bubble teas! Great for families or a group of friends! Talking to the staff. If you call a few days ahead. You can special order any Chinese dishes that is not on there already OG Chinese dishes.We are already planning to meet up with friends after the holidays!Enjoy!“
“I am VERY picky when it comes to Chinese. I tried this place for the first time and it was amazing! I got an egg roll and steamed dumplings. The egg roll was the best one I’ve ever had and the sauce for the dumplings was thicker than any I’ve had and also the best I’ve had. Will definitely return!“
“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 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.“
“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 “
“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.“
“A lot to say about this place! Total sleeper! Amazing Chinese food, amazing service and the dumplings are not only the best I have ever had. They are one of the best things I have ever eaten! Highly recommend this place and make sure you try their dumplings!!“
“I went in for a take out lunch.No call ahead, so I waited for its preparation. It was my first time there.The service was quick, the young man who took my order was pleasant, the menu had what I wanted and the lunch specials were priced well. Unfortunately I ordered chicken and eggplant in garlic sauce and when I got it home discovered that there was no eggplant in my dish. It was good, as was the spring rolls and sesame chicken dinner, but it was a disappointment for me not to get what I wanted. I will probably go back and try again at some point since the food was tasty.“
“This is our go-to for ordering in, and I'm stunned that other people have ranked them lower than they are. Perhaps East Wok is being compared to something like Sparx, but that's not fair; they're two completely different types of restaurants. For what East Wok is, they're five stars, and what they are is *the best* takeout restaurant in the area for Chinese food. It's not even close! Their crab rangoon might be the best that I've ever tasted. My daughter has developed an addiction to their Fried Wontons and Steamed Dumplings (same for me on the dumplings). We've tried various different menu items, to try and branch out, and have never complained for even a moment. It's all really good. You can also get free stuff, in addition to your order, if you spend more than a certain amount; it's a graded tier. Ask them about it when you call. We order about once a week, and that won't stop any time soon.“
“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!!“
“We have had Chinese takeout from many different locations around the capital region, but this one is certainly a gem. The quality of the food is what you would expect if you went in to sit down at a nice restaurant. I would note, this place is only a take-out spot. Not a place to go sit down. But if the quality is this good, who really cares? We have had a lot of sesame chicken plates from places in the area, this one is the best. Feast on!“
“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 ordered a Spicy Salmon roll and a Philadelphia roll. They were excellent. Also ordered some wonton soup and shrimp spring rolls. Wonton filling was a little fattier than I like, but everything was good. Definitely ordering sushi from here again.“
“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“
“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.“
“Mom and I stopped here for lunch and enjoyed lunch specials of hunan chicken as well as garlic chicken and shrimp. Portions were big and the food was good.This is pretty much a takeout joint with only 1 table for dining in. We asked for water while eating in and were given water in Styrofoam bowls. ?“
“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.“
“Freshly prepared food (you can see them coming straight from chef's window) decently priced (under $10) with large portions (satisfies my enormous post-workout appetite!) to keep you fed. This is the local go-to place for Chinese fast food. Anna, the lady who runs the front desk, is super nice and friendly. Service is fast and efficient. A heartening food stop!“
“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!“
“Food is about as good as it gets for Americanized Chinese food. Store needs a facelift but don’t think that means the food isn’t great.Parking: There is always parking in this lot as there are other businesses next door that also have spots available. The entire lot is usually only about 30% full.“
“Not only is this the best Chinese food in the area, but they actually listened. You have no idea how many times I have gone in to a Chinese place and asked for extra spicy. Not spicy for mayo, loving individuals, but actually spicy. They delivered! Not only was it delicious, but the heat built over time, and I actually needed a drink to cool down! This place made me so happy!“
“The food is excellent in this restaurant!!! If you're looking for reasonably priced, delicious Asian cuisine, try this place. They have been in business for 32 years and they certainly deserve support from our community. The atmosphere is relaxing and they do not rush you. What a wonderful change when most restaurants hurry you along . The folks at Tai Pan know the value of a relaxing atmosphere. Thank you!!!“
“The sushi I had was delicious. The sweet n sour chicken was the best we'd ever eaten. However, my kani salad was sad. There was barely any crab at all. It was a bowl full of luttuce with barely any crab that was mixed with crunch. Kani salad should be very little lettuce with plenty of crab and crunch. I would've given 5 starts if kani salad was worth the price. Everything else was fabulous. We will definitely be going back.“