PAN-ASIAN
Arirang
1558 Central Ave., Colonie, 452-6878. It’s a Korean-Japanese-Thai
combo, complete with sushi bar, where you can find bulgogi
alongside pad thai and teriyaki. Owned by Steven Kim, of
Kim’s Market, it’s a worthy new entry in the pan-Asian trend.
Takeout available. Serving lunch 11:30-2:30 Mon-Sat, dinner
5-9:30 Mon-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $$$
Buffalo Wagon
Wolf Road Park, 6 Metro Park Road, Colonie, 689-0938, buffalowagon.com.
A quiet, comfortable source of traditional Chinese fare,
with Japanese, Malaysian and Thai items as well. Catering
and takeout available. Serving 11-10 Mon-Thu, 11-11 Fri-Sat,
noon-10 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Sake Café
273 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 459-6688; 1365 New Scotland
Ave., Albany, 439-8666, sakecafealbany.com. The menu boasts
sushi, sashimi and two pages of various rolls, along with
traditional Japanese and Thai items, including noodle dishes,
teriyaki and the all-American General Tso’s chicken. Catering,
takeout and delivery available. Serving lunch 11-3 Mon-Sat,
dinner 3-10:30 Mon-Thu, 3-11 Fri-Sat, 11-10:30 Sun. AE,
D, MC, V. $$