Pho Queen

What a wonderful hidden gem in the heart of Schenectady downtown! Our dine-in experience began with Pho Queen’s veteran server, Sean. He was knowledgeable and courteous. His prompt service and expert recommendations made our dinner exceptional. We tried several appetizers, soups and entrees. The food was hot, had deep authentic flavors, and was high quality. Support local small businesses. 10/10 recommend.

Kui Tiao Tom Yum Talay (seafood noodle soup) and vegetable spring rolls. Food/Value: B Service/Wait Time: B Decor/Environment: B Parking: C (Street parking) *Photos by me Follow me on Instagram: @paulpaterakis Tip me in Bitcoin: 14hzNnkbM5SKrUcLoxn3Vto1mx4BkTLdV9 Tip me in Doge: DExcq86kxmhqo3ebFZrt17oc8gWKxnFgZ4

I am a regular customer, more or less have tried most of the entrees in the menu. However, my favorite for appetizers are the Crab Rangoon, and the chicken dumplings, which are must try. I usually order the Thai Iced Tea for the drinks, you can add bubbles, but I personally am not bubble drink kinda person. For the main, Drunken Noodles with Shrimps, if you have good taste for spicy food, worth a try. Also for the deserts, both fresh mango with sticky rice and the fried ice cream are 💯/💯I do not say this often but the service is satisfyingly good compared to other places. Hands down the best Thai cuisine out in Schenectady. Period! Tips: You get two complementary spring rolls when you place an order during lunch hours.

Simply amazing, from the service to the food. We saw the place as we were driving to another restaurant we usually frequent, but talking to someone we almost got in an accident with, convinced us to try the place out as they said they eat there at least 2x a week. The decor is nice and unique to a thai/vietnamese restaurant, but very nice, though the music could have been muted a bit for my taste. The fried spring rolls were some of the best I've had anywhere, and the pad thai was subtly spiced instead of overbearing in peanut flavor, and I loved the fact that they crushed the peanuts pretty fine compared to most places just smashing them. I forgot what soup I ordered but it was the 4th soup on the menu, and it was perfect, great heat, depth of character, and the rice noodles were perfect.

Good food, but always makes us feel guilty for ordering "so much" whenever we order for pickup. What business gives customers attitude - repeatedly! - for a relatively large purchase? I have been directly told by the proprietress that we should order less. Typically businesses appreciate larger purchases? Because I'm spending More Money on their services? Okay, don't take my money then. What an absurd review this is to write.

I had a delicious bowl of pho at this restaurant. When I arrived the restaurant was actually empty so I changed my takeout order to dine in. The person at the front desk, who also is the server and the chef was extremely friendly. She was very helpful and very pleasant with her interaction. The bowl of beef pho was delicious. The broth was extremely flavorful. The toppings were fresh. I would definitely come back to this place. There is metered parking across the street.