I feel obligated to leave a review since the ones I read seemed to be positive until coming back and looking at all of the lowest rated first. We ordered the sesame chicken combo, chicken & broccoli combo, chicken lo mein, and crab rangoon. The only thing that tasted average was the rice we had both pork fried and chicken fried rice. Everything else tasted like a TV dinner as far as flavor. The lo mein was mush not like noodles due to being overcooked. The broccoli was also mush and over cooked. Every item was LOADED with onions like it was a special request for triple onion. The crab Rangoon sauce and duck sauce helped to make it have a better flavor but I will do pick up since the other location in Watervliet only has that option before ordering here again. Sorry hopefully you guys work on this.

Piping hot food. Great flavor. Located right in Hill Top Plaza so there's plenty of parking. Definitely a good spot to get food or for those looking for their all the time "chinese spot" Really liked the shrimp egg roll and fried dumplings. Sesame chicken special combo (my go to besides general tso) was plentiful and had good flavor. Disclaimer: Pics were taken after we devoured some of the food 😁

Food always is delicious, however the service is lacking. Our server was attentive but borderline rude. After my friend and I ordered the bigger soup and him seemingly disapproving of this decision he made it known. We had dined there before, we loved the egg drop soup, we each wanted a whole bowl. Then we were enjoying our food, my lychee martini was great, but as it got later we felt increasingly unwelcome. Our waiter even started singing a song within earshot of how we should go home to our families. It was not closing time and there were still other diners enjoying dinner, so was that really necessary? We were celebrating a birthday and ordered plenty, it just is not the level of hospitality I would expect from this establishment.

My Go-To for Authentic Chinese in the Albany Area: Ala Shanghai Let me tell you, if you're looking for truly delicious and authentic Chinese food in the Albany area, look no further than Ala Shanghai in Latham. This has easily become my absolute favorite spot. From the moment you walk in, you can tell they take pride in their food and service. The staff is always so welcoming and attentive, making every dining experience a pleasant one. And the food? Oh my goodness, the food! It's consistently outstanding. We have our go-to favorites, of course. The General Tso's Shrimp is a must-try – perfectly crispy shrimp coated in that classic, flavorful sauce. And the Eggplant in Garlic Sauce is just divine, so tender and packed with that savory, slightly spicy garlic goodness. But we've also ventured beyond our staples and been equally impressed. The Fish in Chili Sauce is a fantastic choice if you like a bit of heat and incredibly flavorful fish. And the Chicken in Black Bean Sauce is another winner, rich and savory with perfectly cooked chicken. Honestly, everything we've tried at Ala Shanghai has been top-notch. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the care they put into each dish. If you're craving authentic and delicious Chinese food with excellent service, do yourself a favor and check out Ala Shanghai. You won't be disappointed!

This is my new favorite Chinese restaurant. Every time I am in the area, I will definitely be stopping here. The staff were exceptionally kind, friendly, and welcoming. The prices are great and the food is even better! I got chicken lo mein and it was the best I’ve ever had, I’m not even exaggerating a little bit. My meal came with pork fried rice and an egg roll and it all was 11/10 spectacular! I absolutely recommend this place to everyone and will definitely be back!

The food is so delicious and fresh. Got a combination platter and the fried rice and egg roll was amazing. I have been eating Chinese food for many years and this ranks at the top. The staff were the friendliest I have ever met at a take out Chinese restaurant. They topped the chart with their hospitality which I never saw before in a take out restaurant of any kind. HIGHLY recommend this place.