THAI
Bangkok
Bistro Thai Restaurant & Martini Bar
268 State St., Schenectady, 374-3048. myspace.com/thaibistro.com.
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 Drunken Noodles. Full bar, banquet facilities. Serving
11-10 Mon-Tue, 11- 3 AM Wed-Fri, noon-3 AM Sat, noon-10
Sun. Bar open until 2 AM Wed-Sat. AE, MC, V. $$
Capital Thai Restaurant
997 Central Ave., Albany, 489-4840. Classic Thai dishes
and other Asian fare, including sushi, with bargain-priced
noodle soups like the exotic khao soi. Serving 11-10
Mon-Fri, noon-10 Sat-Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Sukhothai
254 Lark St., Albany, 463-0223. New Location 62 Central
Ave. Albany, 433-7203. 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. Serving Thai beer and
wine. Eat in or take out. Serving 11:30-9 Mon-Wed, 11:30-10
Thu-Fri, noon-10 Sat, noon-9 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $
Sushi Thai Garden
44-46 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 580-0900, 1707 U.S. Route
9, Clifton Park, 348-0100. 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. $$