THAI
Bangkok
Thai Bistro
268 State St., Schenectady, 374-3048. An offshoot of the
successful Wolf Road restaurant (with added martini bar
and sushi bar) this eatery occupies the handsome old Nicholas
building in Schenectady’s downtown. Excellent curries and
soups, as well as a wonderful dish called Dunking Noodles.
Full bar, banquet facilities. Serving 11-10 Mon-Fri, noon-11
Sat-Sun. Bar open until 2 AM Wed-Sat. AE, MC, V. $$
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
8 Wolf Road, Colonie, 435-1027. An authentic Thai restaurant.
The menu features such dishes as basil chicken with fresh
green-curry sauce, pad Thai noodles, tsom yom goong soup,
chicken satay, panang curry with chicken, shrimp and vegetable
spring rolls. Now serving fish coconut curry. Full bar,
takeout, banquet facilities available. Serving 11:30-10:30
daily. Reservations accepted. AE, DC, MC, V. $$
Mino: Sushi & Thai Restaurant
1558 Central Ave., Colonie, 452-6878. Located in a strip
mall near the Northway, this is an economical stop for Thai
food, ranging from the standards like pad Thai to
a killer duck curry that marries the best of many flavors.
The sushi here is outstanding, too, crafted by chef-owner
Mino Kawaguchi. Serving lunch 11:30-2:30 daily, dinner 5-10
Sun-Thu, 5-10:30 Fri-Sat. AE, MC, V. $$
Sukhothai
254 Lark St., Albany, 463-0223. Serving authentic Thai cuisine
in a modest storefront in the heart of Center Square. Start
with the Thai egg rolls or coconut chicken soup; entrée
favorites include ginger chicken and spicy eggplant with
basil. Plenty of vegetarian options. No alcohol. Eat in
or take out. Serving 11:30-9 Mon-Wed, 11:30-10 Thu-Fri,
noon-10 Sat. Closed Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $
Sushi Thai Garden
44-46 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 580-0900. Serving exotic
Thai food, made with fresh ingredients. Sample the Japanese
entrées, or dine at the sushi bar. There are also many vegetarian
options. Takeout available. Serving lunch 11:30-3 daily;
dinner 3-10 Sun-Thu, 3-10:30 Fri-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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