Sri Siam (East Greenbush, NY)

Did you know there’s a new Thai restaurant in the Capital Region?

Did you also know that you don’t have to cross the river to get to it? Unless, you’re coming from Albany and points west of the Hudson… then yes, you’ll have to cross the river to get to it.

TMC Lunch

The spring semester wrapped up this week for many schools, including RPI. Because I don't know if they'll be serving at the Union during the summer, I headed over Friday afternoon for a quick lunch. I arrived about twenty minutes before closing, and was relived they didn't run out of anything.

I ordered the daily sampler, which included pakoras, thai red chicken curry, chick pea and potato curry, vegetable stirfry and basmati rice. You can't tell in the picture, but the top was covered in pakora. M had quite a few of them before I started in. We used the green sauce, I think it's some creamy spicy parlsey... thing. Either way it was delicious and what didn't get eaten with the pakoras was mixed in with the chicken. It was creamy, spicy, and totally hit the spot. Unfortunately, it was a tad spicy.

And how did I deal with the heat? By eating some of TMC's homemade banana peanut butter chip ice cream. It wasn't bad- not too sweet, and there were little bits of banana along with the peanut butter chips. Sadly, it was not creamy as I had expected. It was full of crystals, which M says is due to their using water and not cream. M ended up eating the chocolate wafer cookie that came with the ice cream.

Wild Ginger (Ridgewood, NJ)

O hai thar.

My original plan yesterday was to start studying for my quiz after class. By the time I got to my car however, I decided to spend some quality time with my friend A instead. She suggested we give Wild Ginger in Ridgewood a try. The last time we were down there, we found out they have a four course dinner special.

Sadly, the special only runs Sunday - Thursday. And we had just missed lunch. Shucks.

As you can see, the place was empty. But it is very nice. Perhaps if we had been seated away from the window, it wouldn't have felt so hot inside. Thank goodness for the cool metal tables.

Wild Ginger isn't a straight up Japanese place, but "Pan Asian." The menu had a good variety of Asian dishes and an adequate sushi menu. A and I both went with the Pad Thai, hers with shrimp and mine just vegetables. We also ordered some sushi- Philadelphia roll, Salmon, and Salmon skin roll.

Presentation is nice. The mini woks are cute. The Pad Thai itself was alright, with plenty of egg and tofu. For a twelve dollar dish, it seemed to be a small portion... but A had a hard time finishing her meal.

I don't know if you can see it very well, but Wild Ginger doesn't use too much rice on their rolls. Sounds good to me. The Salmon skin had a nice smoky taste to it. A devoured her sushi, and the ginger to boot (which was very fresh).

If you get the chance to eat here, have the sorbet. The mango is the best, hands down.

Wild Ginger
31 Chestnut St.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-857-3830

Thursday Thunder Mountain Curry Menu

Thunder Mountain Curry
Thursday McNeil Room Menu
Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Lassi 3.50
Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence

Thai Iced Tea 2.50
Traditionally brewed and served

Pakoras 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with two dipping sauces

Samosa Basket 5.00
Two spicy potato and vegetable filled turnovers with raita salad and your choice of two dipping sauces

The Daily Sampler 7.25
Three or more of today’s dishes served over basmati rice with raita salad, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings

Today we are serving:

Pakoras with two dipping sauces
Samosa
Chicken Vindaloo
Masala Green Bean Stirfry
Basmati Rice

Thunder Mountain Curry
Thursday Rathskeller Menu / Pan-Asian Cuisine/

Pakora 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Fried Dumplings (6) 4.00
Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce

Street Basket 6.00
Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces

The Daily Sampler 7.25
A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal

Pakora
Dumplings (2)
Chicken Vindaloo
Sweet Potato Poriyal
Masala Green Bean Stirfry
Basmati Rice

Look For Us In the McNeil Room (2nd Floor) 11:00-2:30 M-F

Thursday Thunder Mountain Curry Menu

Thursday McNeil Room Menu
Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Lassi 3.50
Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence

Thai Iced Tea 2.50
Traditionally brewed and served

Pakoras 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with two dipping sauces

Asian Plantain Chips 4.00
Plantains are fried golden brown and served with a fire roasted Thai/ Lao salsa

Street Basket 6.00
Pakoras and dumplings crisply fried and served with three dipping sauces

*******Today’s Special*******

Pork and Green Bean Stirfry 7.25

Tender pork is quickly cooked with fresh green beans and Thai flavorings and served with sticky rice a street food favorite *Contains peanuts unless requested otherwise

The Daily Sampler 7.25
Three or more of today’s dishes served over basmati rice with Malaysian fresh pickle, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings

Today we are serving:

Pakoras with two dipping sauces
Asian Plantain Chips with roasted Thai Lao salsa
Red Curry Chicken Stirfry
Thai Vegetable Stirfry
Sticky Rice with traditional dipping sauce
Basmati Rice


Thursday Rathskeller Menu
Pan-Asian Cuisine


Pakora 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Fried Dumplings (6) 4.00
Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce

Street Basket 6.00
Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces

The Daily Sampler 7.25
A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal

Pakora
Dumplings (2)
Thai Red Curry Chicken Stirfry
Chili Roasted Potatoes
Mixed Vegetable Stirfry
Basmati Rice

Don't forget to check out the new Thunder Mountain Curry Website!

Frog Legs, Goby, and Curry... Oh My! (Monday Thunder Mountain Curry Menu)

Are you ready to try some frog? I might... it's supposed to taste like chicken, right?

Monday McNeil Room Menu Pan-Asian Cuisine


Mango Lassi 3.50
Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence

Thai Iced Tea 2.50
Traditionally brewed and served

Pakoras 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with two dipping sauces

Street Basket 6.00
Pakoras and dumplings crisply fried and served with three dipping sauces

*******Today’s Specials*******

Frog & Goby Fish Curry 8.25

Froglegs simmered in a Thai Hot and Sour Curry with Vietnamese Grilled Whole Goby Fish served over sticky rice with Asian Vegetable Stirfry

Tom Yum Soup 7.25

Thai hot n’ sour soup prepared to order please choose:

Chicken - Froglegs - Goby Fish - Pork - Vegetarian

The Daily Sampler 7.25
Three or more of today’s dishes served over basmati rice with Malaysian fresh pickle, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings

Today we are serving:

Pakoras
Thai Corn Fritters
Thai Cashew Chicken Curry
Sweet Potato Poriyal
Mixed Vegetable Stirfry
Thai Sticky Rice
Basmati Rice

Monday Rathskeller Menu Pan-Asian Cuisine

Pakora 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney


Fried Dumplings (6) 4.00
Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce


Street Basket 6.00
Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces


The Daily Sampler 7.25
A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal

Pakora
Dumplings (2)
Thai Cashew Chicken Curry
Asian Vegetable Stirfry
Chili Roasted Potatoes
Basmati Rice

Wednesday Thunder Mountain Curry Menu

Mango Lassi 3.50
Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence

Thai Iced Tea 2.50
Traditionally brewed and served

Pakoras 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

******Special Today******

Pad Thai 7.25

Thai rice noodle stirfry prepared to your liking *contains peanuts

Please choose: Pork - Chicken - Vegetarian

The Daily Sampler 7.25
A combination plate of today’s dishes served with Malaysian fresh pickle, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings

Today we are serving:

Pakoras with two dipping sauces
Thai Panang Chicken Curry served fresh out of the flaming wok
Broccoli Stirfry tossed in a red curry peanut sauce
Chili Roasted Red Potatoes
Black and White Sweet Sticky Rice
Basmati Rice


Wednesday Rathskeller Menu
Pan-Asian Cuisine

Pakora 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Fried Dumplings (6) 4.00
Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce

Street Basket 6.00
Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces

The Daily Sampler 7.25
A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal

Pakora
Dumplings (2)
Thai Panang Chicken Curry Stirfry
Broccoli Stirfry
Chili Roasted Potatoes
Basmati Rice

Today's Thunder Mountain Curry Menu

There is no special dish today, but tomorrow is Drunken Noodles. If you want to reserve a plate of this, please email them at thundermtncurryATverizonDOTnet before 5AM Friday.

Thursday McNeil Room Menu

Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Lassi 3.50

Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence

Thai Iced Tea 2.50

Traditionally brewed and served

Pakoras 4.00

Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Thai Banana Fritters 4.00

Lightly battered crisply fried and served with Michael’s coconut mousse

The Daily Sampler 7.25

A combination plate of today’s dishes served with Malaysian fresh pickle, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings

Today we are serving:

Pakoras with two dipping sauces

Banana Fritter with coconut mousse

Thai Yellow Chicken Curry Stirfry served fresh out of the flaming wok

Broccoli Stirfry in red curry peanut sauce

Chili Roasted Potatoes

Black and White Sweet Sticky Rice

Basmati Rice

Thursday Rathskeller Menu

Pan-Asian Cuisine

Pakora 4.00

Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Fried Dumplings (6) 4.00

Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce

Street Basket 6.00

Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces

The Daily Sampler 7.25

A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal

Pakora

Dumplings (2)

Thai Yellow Chicken Curry Stirfry

Broccoli in Red Curry Peanut Sauce

Chili Roasted Potatoes

Basmati Rice

McNeil Room (2nd Floor) 11:00-2:30 M-F

Basement 4:30-9:00 M-Th

Troy Farmer’s Market (Atruim Mall) 9:00-1:00 Saturday

Thunder Mountain Curry Daily Specials & Monday Menu

Monday - Tom Yum

Tuesday - Pork Pho Stirfry

Wednesday - Pad Thai

Thursday - N/A

Friday - Drunken Noodles

You can now reserve a dish by email: thundermtncurryATverizonDOTnet

Monday McNeil Room Menu

Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Lassi 3.50

Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence

Thai Iced Tea 2.50

Traditionally brewed and served

Pakoras 4.00

Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of
dipping sauce and chutney

Dumplings 4.00

Tung tong, Thai fried dumplings filled with pork or vegetables, roasted peanuts, and Thai seasonings. Served with sweet chili sauce.

******Today’s Special******

Tom Yum 7.25

Thai hot n’ sour soup prepared especially for you served with sticky rice or pakoras please choose: Chicken/Vegetarian/Shrimp 1.00

The Daily Sampler 7.25

A combination plate of today’s dishes served with Malaysian fresh pickle, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings

Today we are serving:

Pakoras with two dipping sauces

Fried Dumpling pork or vegetable with sweet chili sauce

Thai Red Chicken Curry Stirfry

Chic Pea and Potato Curry with Thai Mussaman curry sauce

Asian Vegetable Stirfry with sweet and sour flavors

Thai Sticky Rice with traditional dipping sauce

Basmati Rice

Monday Rathskeller Menu

Pan-Asian Cuisine

Pakora 4.00

Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Fried Dumplings (6) 4.00

Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce

Street Basket 6.00

Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces

The Daily Sampler 7.00

A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal

Pakora

Dumplings (2)

Thai Red Chicken Curry

Chic Pea and Potato Curry

Asian Vegetable Stirfry

Basmati Rice

McNeil Room (2nd Floor) 11:00-2:30 M-F

Rathskeller 4:30-9:00 M-Th

Thunder Mountain Curry: This Week's Specials & Monday's Menu

Monday - Thai Seafood Curry

Tuesday - Tom Yum Soup

Wednesday - Pad Thai

Thursday - Chicken Galangal Soup

Friday - Drunken Noodles


Monday McNeil Room Menu Pan-Asian Cuisine


Mango Lassi 3.50
Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence


Thai Iced Tea 2.50
Traditionally brewed and served


Pakoras 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney


Dumplings 4.00
Pork or vegetable filled dumplings fried topped with sweet chili sauce

***********Today’s Special***********

Seafood Curry 8.25

Calimari, shrimp, and New Zealand mussels simmered in a Thai red curry sauce

The Daily Sampler 7.25
A combination plate of today’s dishes served with Malaysian fresh pickle, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings


Today we are serving:

Pakoras with two dipping sauces
Dumpling please choose from pork or vegetable
Lemon Basil Chicken Stirfry
Chili Roasted Potatoes
Sesame Snow Pea Stirfry
Basmati Rice
Thai Sticky Rice

Monday Rathskeller Menu Pan-Asian Cuisine


Pakora 4.00
Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with a choice of dipping sauce and chutney


Fried Dumplings (6) 4.00
Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce


Street Basket 6.00
Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces


The Daily Sampler 7.00
A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal


Pakora
Dumplings (2)
Lemon Basil Chicken
Chili Roasted Potatoes
Sesame Snow Peas
Basmati Rice


Look For Us In the McNeil Room (2nd Floor) 11:00-2:30 M-F
We are downstairs Sunday nite 6-9, Monday- Thursday 4:30-9:00

This Week's Thunder Mountain Curry Daily Specials & Tuesday's Menu

Monday - Tom Yum

Tuesday - Fried Rice

Wednesday - Pad Thai

Thursday - Tom Yum

Friday - Seafood Curry

Specials are limited, so your best bet is to reserve yourself a plate - leave your email in the comments and I'll send you the phone number to call.

Tuesday McNeil Room Menu                

Pan-Asian Cuisine

Mango Lassi                       3.50

Smoothie like drink of mango, yogurt, fresh mint, honey, and rose essence

Thai Iced Tea                    2.50

Traditionally brewed and served   

Pakoras                           4.00

Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with  a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Thai Banana Fritters              4.00

Lightly battered and fried served with coconut whipped cream 

***********Today’s Special***********

Thai Fried Rice Stirfry

 prepared to order please choose:

     Shrimp 8.25       Chicken 7.25      Vegetarian 7.25 

The Daily Sampler  7.25

A combination plate of today’s dishes served with Malaysian fresh pickle, coriander mint chutney, Indonesian hot n’ sweet sambal, and toppings

Today we are serving:

Pakoras with two dipping sauces

Thai Red Chicken Curry

Cauliflower Sambar

Sesame Snow Pea Stirfry

Black & White Sweet Sticky Rice

Basmati Rice

Tuesday Rathskeller Menu                        

Pan-Asian Cuisine

Pakora                  4.00

Onions and potatoes in a spicy chic pea batter crisply fried to order served with  a choice of dipping sauce and chutney

Fried Dumplings (6)      4.00

Filled with roasted corn and peanuts, spinach, water chestnuts, and Thai seasonings or pork filled served with sweet chili sauce

Street Basket            6.00

Pakora and four dumplings served with three dipping sauces

The Daily Sampler  7.00

A combination plate of today’s dishes with coriander mint chutney and Indonesian hot n’ sweet chili sambal

Pakora

Dumplings (2)

Thai Red Chicken Curry

Cauilfower Sambar

Sesame Snow Peas

Basmati Rice