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-Thu, noon-11
Fri-Sat, noon-10 on 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. $$
Sukhothai
254
Lark St., Albany, 463-0223. Serving authentic Thai cuisine
in a modest storefront in the heart of Center Square. Start
with the Thai egg rolls or coconut chicken soup; entrée
favorites include ginger chicken and spicy eggplant with
basil. Plenty of vegetarian options. No alcohol. Eat in
or take out. Serving 11:30-9 Mon-Wed, 11:30-10 Thu-Fri,
noon-10 Sat. Closed Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $
Sushi
Thai Garden
44-46
Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 580-0900. Serving exotic Thai
food, made with fresh ingredients. Sample the Japanese entrées,
or dine at the sushi bar. There are also many vegetarian
options. Takeout available. Serving 11:30-10 Sun-Thu; 11:30-10:30
PM Fri-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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