Vin Vin Hines

I will be honest, when people ask me where I get my Chinese food from, a part of me doesn't want to say. The food is just that good, but I have told so many people to eat what I think is the BEST and freshest Chinese food in the Albany area. The owners put so much love into the food and the service that you can feel it as soon as you walk in. I order from here all the time and realized I hadn't done a review. While most people want food delivery, OP is pickup only and that just adds to the charm. I guarantee whether you pickup or eat in, you will not be sorry about the choice to eat here. Photos: Teriyaki Chicken and the chefs special Crispy Duck with Taro. Just go there. Eat there, don't be crazy and go somewhere else! Also make sure you treat the space and owners with respect always. Deuces, Vin Vin

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Harrison Ho

After a walk around the city, I decided to grab a bite and stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant. Initially, I thought it would be just your typical Chinese food, but once I started eating, I was blown away by how phenomenal the flavors were. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting and craving authentic Chinese cuisine. Everything on the menu is excellent!

Willoughby J. Morse

This is always the first place I recommend when people ask about Chinese food in Albany. They recently opened back up for dine-in service and it’s a joy to sit there for lunch. My recent favorite dish is the chicken with Chinese vegetables lunch special but have loved the congee and other dim sum items as well as classics like orange chicken and beef with garlic sauce. They’re also so nice!

Robert Lewis

I absolutely loved the lunch I just had here. I dined in and the owner was an absolute gem. She was warm and welcoming, and the meal I received really felt home-cooked. I chose Mongolian beef made spicy (a 6) and it was precisely what I'd hoped for. I especially loved the light touch of fresh ginger added to the stir fry. Next time I visit I'll crank up the spicy level a bit more, as I like it to hurt a bit 😄 I definitely recommend Ocean Palace.

Carmello Martinez

I use to get ocean palace allot when I lived on lower Washington definitely top 5 best Chinese food spots in Albany. They're sesame and general tso chicken combination platters are very good and I love the crab Rangoon I'll definitely be getting some soon because I've missed it for quite some time.

France Le

They only had takeout service when I went. Dim sum was good enough, that I would come back again to try out other stuff. Service was good, staff was quite friendly. We had a small conversation, and I'm not even the type to strike up a conversation too. Got their lotus sticky rice, shumai, and tripe. I'll probably try other things out of curiosity. Better to call ahead for pickup.

leggomygreggo8

I’ve been looking for a good Chinese restaurant in Albany for years. This is confidently my choice! The prices are great, the owner is kind, the food is fantastic. Brought my friends and they loved it too. Gone are the days of going to terrible and expensive places simply because I wanted Chinese food. They don’t deliver and I’m super lazy but I still drive over because no other place can compare.

Cyrus Irani

Have been going to Ocean Palace for years now. Best restaurant in Albany. Truly love the owners they are very personable and kind!

George Yhap

Great Chinese food in Albany. This is my new favorite spot specifically boneless spareribs and pork fried rice. They never disappoint with dish. The owners are very polite also. There fried rice is kinda brownish and not the yellow generic rice majority of restaurants serve. I older here a lot.

The Colored Girl Experience

Amazing amazing amazing food! The best in the capital district hands down! I mean I couldn’t even wait to take a picture of the food.. I got the vegetable lo mein, and bbq spareribs. The lo mein was very fresh, and made with fresh vegetables, while the spare ribs were tender, and delicious! The owners are so sweet, and personable! I love them just for their kindness and respect! I highly recommend!