Location: Albany
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Discover Restaurants offering the best Asian food in Albany, New York, United States. A rich 300-year history, a thriving arts community and seemingly endless wilderness make this New York capital city on the Hudson River a great weekend getaway. Outdoor enthusiasts come here to ski, hike, canoe and fish; trout and small-mouth bass fishing is among the best in the U.S. Mountains surround the city, and the tapestry of golds and reds on an autumn day is breathtaking. The city is dominated by an elaborate 10-building complex that includes the State Capitol; the New York State Museum, with life-like dioramas such as American Indian life and an Adirondack logging operation; and the oval-shaped Empire State Performing Arts Center, nicknamed "The Egg." History buffs will enjoy the colonial homes, historic churches and museums, and can tour 18th-century mansions, like the Schuyler, a superb example of pre-Revolutionary War architecture. Whether nature or history is your passion, you'll find an abundance of both in this upstate New York gem.
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10. KOTO Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By AKT0707
If you go for the hibachi dinner you'll get to share celebrations by other groups - birthdays, promotions,engagements...and sometimes noisy too. Still watching the hibachi chef prepare your meal, juggling eggs, chopping meats on the grill, squirting mysterious seasonings on the food as well as rice wine into the open mouths of eager customers is always fun and feels like a little feast.
9. dp An American Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
dp An American Brasserie is a signature restaurant by Dominick Purnomo serving lunch and dinner, happy hour & late night menus. It offers an imaginative menu of market driven comfort cuisine, highlighted with a long list of small plates perfect for sharin
Reviewed By JudyTroy_NY
Headed to The Egg for an 8 pm performance and stopped here for dinner. Enjoyed the cheese platter with 3 cheeses of choice, fig jam and dots of honey--lovely presentation and delightfully tasty! The complimentary pretzel bites with hot mustard were addictive but we declined seconds as they are calorie laden! Hubby and I shared calamari which is probably the best we've ever had and chicken avocado egg rolls which I enjoyed but hubby does not like dishes with melted cheese. We each enjoyed a glass of wine. Our server, Austin, was spot on.Our only complaint is there is nothing to absorb the sound so it does get rather noisy, particularly on a busy Friday night! Parking on the side street is available and there is a charge until 6 PM. Looking forward to a return visit soon!
8. Hana Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
When youâre in the mood for a meal that offers something special, Hana is the place to go. Master hibachi chefs with years of experience will amaze you with their performance at the grill while savory dishes will excite your taste buds. Hana also has a fu
Reviewed By Ed T
The sushi/sashimi is always fresh. Ordering mixed plates sushi/sashimi combos brings a nice selection and they are accommodating to one's preferences, e.g. no shellfish. Service is good and they have a nice full bar and some Japanese beers on tap. Bento boxes were enjoyed by others in the party and portion sizes were very good. Consistency is a good thing in restaurants.
7. Shogun
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Sushi lovers welcome! Fresh, traditional sushi and sashimi, regardless of what youâre in the mood for: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, mackerel, uni, and more. We serve all the classic maki rolls, wrapped with just the right amount of sushi rice. Whether you co
Reviewed By masaccio
Service was outstanding and very friendly, and the sake martinis cocktails we had were delicious. Starter of gyoza was excellent and we shared a sushi and sashimi platter to follow. The platter is certainly enough for the two people stated. The fish was overchilled and almost certainly frozen so sushi snobs wonât be overly happy as it does kill the taste and mouthfeel. It was nicely presented though.
6. Hong Kong Bakery and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By garryo8893
We were literally passing through, stopped at Empire Wines, what a great place, needed to eat lunch, check the web, gambled and tried this place, wow, were we super happy! the food was very authentic, well priced, fantastic, quick service, very nice people working there, bummer we don't live closer, we would eat there all the time!The Dim Sum was great, give this place a try, you won't regret it.
5. Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Roger K
Boy itâs taken us a long time to get here. On this cold blustery evening we lucked out. Well, kind of. We only had to walk half of a block in the cold wind after we found a parking place, and while the restaurant was jam packed full with five people standing inside waiting ahead of us, they were all in a single party and a booth for two opened up right away.Now itâs important to keep in mind that this former railcar-style diner (Miss Albany) is so old (1941) that the cold outside permeates the glass windows. Fortunately, there was a heater directly under our table to help offset some of that cold.My wife was happy to see that the place had been cleaned up considerably since it was last open as the Miss Albany Diner several years ago and the original character was still intact. There was a decent selection of craft beers available, even though they were out of the stout that I ordered. So we ended up with a pair of Chatham Brewing stalwarts â Czechârd Past Pilsner and Farmerâs Daughter Rye IPA ($6 each).We started with the Roast Duck Buns ($7 for 2). The duck was tender and full of flavor while the buns were light, puffy and airy.My wife ordered the Tanpopo Spicy Ramen ($12) with an optional Seasoned Boiled Egg ($2). The Chashu pork was tender, the Tonkotsu broth was rich and only slightly spicy to allow all the other flavors to come across.I ordered the Roast Duck Ramen ($13) which comes in a chicken broth. But it wasnât just any old chicken broth. Enriched by the chopped pieces of duck with both bone and fat intact, the broth was both rich and full of flavor. If youâre not accustomed to gnawing meat off of small chopped bones, or someone who eschews the fat and skin of the duck, this dish is not meant for you. Otherwise, the meat is tender and did I mention it adds much richness and flavor to the broth?Service is friendly and efficient even with a full house.
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4. Rain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By David M. S
Big selection. Fresh preparation. Exceptional quality ingredients. Good service. Fun fancy drinks (with umbrellas!) like the oriental places of my youth. It's everything I had hoped for, and deserves a high recommendation.
3. Sweet Basil
Overall Ratings
4 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By dakinishir
Consistently delicious, generous, fresh, well-spiced food. The house salad with ginger dressing has a winning combination of apples and onions, just one of the interesting flavor pairings from this family-owned, sweetly intimate, always delicious restaurant. The curries are bountiful and flavorful. Try it you'll like it!
2. Sushi Tei Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Sushi Tei is a traditional Japanese restaurant located in Albany, NY. We feature fresh, healthy Japanese food (dine-in or take-out). Wine, sake and various imported beers are also available for your refreshment. Sushi is a small piece of raw fish or shell
Reviewed By chwang3
I am constant return customer of this restaurant. I loved their Prawn donburi, gigantic fried shrimps and eggs over rice, and it is the best in town. They currently offered $1 sushi until the end of July 2018, includes most raw seafood sashimi over sushi. Highly recommended.
1. Sri Siam
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Jason J
Ordered take-out while staying in Albany area. Food was tasty. They have vegan options on the menu, but still good to check confirm. They are able to make items that would normally have fish sauce (such as Pad Thai/Gaeng Pangang) vegan, upon request...although it does take a bit longer. Place is kind of out of the way in what seemed like residential community and only saw street parking.
