Good service and food was delicious
From the outside looking in, Rain Modern Chinese was calling out to us...we're happy to have answered the call!The restaurant was fairly empty on a Sunday night. The dining room is comfortable and quiet with nice music playing subtly in the background and a nice view of Lark St through the large front windows.Our server greeted us with hot tea and offered assistance as we looked through the menu. We chose fried dumplings and crab rangoon for our appetizers. They are both good, standard choices for comparing amongst restaurants. We went ahead and ordered our main dishes of Sizzling Black Pepper Strip Steak and Spicy Crispy Chicken. I asked how spicy the chicken was and our server's response was 'not too spicy as you can pick around the peppers.' Being daring, I went ahead and ordered the dish.All of the food was incredibly delicious. We surmised that both appetizers are made in-house. The wontons on the crab rangoon were the lightest and most crispy I've ever had. The dumplings were stuffed full with a tasty pork filling and were seared to almost being caramelized on one side. The only shortcoming would have been the sauce for the dumplings which was a bit thin and lacked the usual garlic-ginger zing that we're accustomed to.The steak dish was overflowing with fresh, crisp vegetables and the tender steak was cooked perfectly. The chicken had a kick! But it was great as the breading appeared to be made with rice flour giving it the lightest coating possible. The chicken, too, was tender beyond belief. Both dishes were piled high with food - enough to serve two. Unlike many other restaurants we've tried, neither the beef nor the chicken had any fat or grizzle.If you want some quality food in a comfortable, relaxing environment, give Rain Modern Chinese a try. You won't be sorry!
Rain is one of my “go to’s”. For Chinese food it has no equal in the area. It is upscale with a beautiful dining room and bar, and on site parking which is a plus in this busy area. The food is unique. I love the snow pea leaves, an ingredient I have not seen anywhere else. Sautéed simply with some garlic-so good! A wide variety of creative dishes. The prices are very reasonable and the service is attentive and not rushed. Enjoy!
Dinner was delicious. Rains is an inexpensive restaurant thats clean and has attentive ,personable wait staff that serves humugouus scrumptious dishes. On a rating from 1 - 10 = 10?❤️
Pea shoots, vegetable fried rice, & Virgin Piña Colada … China town nirvana. Bippity boppity glue, delectable dishes phò true. Mad tea party of a staff, intermittently surly and bereft of tact. And yet, when the stars align… Lo & Be- spring rolled, suddenly servers become shining beacons of hope. Long story short: a tenacious operation, oft bubbling with opulent morsels gracing mastication. Ambiance swimming in that twinkly illuminated poise, almost fey… waves of floating awe wetting palettes for tender Rain. One would be remiss to overlook the nuanced detail of this ethereal establishment, authentic and artistic. And, spearheaded and manifested by none other than the venerable esteemed local visionary: Tommy Watkins. Overall chemistry never ceases to amaze, the range of guests running the gamut… a confluence of regal, ragamuffin, & business casual. Menu: quite the merry mélange of animal, mineral, & vegan vitality. Sure, this dining den has had its fair share of petulant ups & downs, but so has my blood pressure. Besides, a bit of insider trading of a similar vein: this little new-age dive was Legit once the official medical site of Planned Parenthood, pivoting swiftly to its current incarnation— for real real, not for play play. Auspicious? Nay. Rather, a perspicacious evolution… from picket-sign protestors to riveting restaurant; ravenous appetites rapt, pocket-books prudently deign to deliver, reveling spiritedly amidst a fresh & poignant reign.
Great food. Clean environment great service
I've been ordering from Rain for many years now and the food has been consistently high quality. I love General Tso's chicken and the cuts of chicken they use are excellent, with a satisfying tenderness. The spring rolls are always fried to flaky perfection. The delivery drivers are all fantastic. Very friendly and respectful of no-contact preferences. Rain is one of the reasons why I love living in Albany.
My favorite Chinese restaurant ever! I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid. They have the best scallion pancakes out there, and great spring rolls! The staff is always so kind and it’s a very clean and nice restaurant. One of my favorite restaurants overall ! Would definitely recommend! :]
Delicious food and very nice employees. Wonton noodle soup was awesome!
Went for a Christmas dinner and Everything was fantastic! Got soup dumplings and boneless ribs to start and they were delicious! The Peking duck was perfect! Crispy and juicy the buns were well steamed and the cocktails were yummy. For a day when it was super busy I feel like I was still given great attention by our waitress. I definitely will be returning.