Sambal Thai & Malay

As vegetarians, this place has many excellent choices for us. I had the green curry with tofu and my partner had the Chinese broccoli with ginger sauce and tofu. We started with the Thai salad (very good!), tofu triangles and the mushroom appetizers. All of the food here is super flavorful. The portions were enough that we brought some home for later. I thought the curry was outstanding. Creamy, delicious with a nice spiciness. The broccoli dish was also excellent. The mushroom appetizer was a highlight. I will absolutely get that again. We’ve been here before, and the service is generally good, friendly. The atmosphere is nice, but it’s really great on a nice evening when you can sit on their deck. Be sure to do that in the warmer months. For vegetarians; almost all of the main plates, curries, etc. give you a choice of protein which includes tofu in addition to meat. Recommended!

Celebrated our mom’s birthday here with our family and had a great time! Service and food were wonderful and servers were very accommodating. Will recommend to everyone we know!

Wow is all I can say. Super disgusting experience for my girl. She simply ordered a side of rice and wanted soy sauce on the side while her mother and I got drinks. She remarked that she thought she saw something weird in the soy sauce bottle and we brushed it aside as kids being kids, she's 11. A few moments later she shrieked that there were bugs on her plate so I grabbed the plate from her to look and to my horror there were at least 5 fruit flies in her rice. I grabbed the food and bottle of soy sauce, went downstairs to the kitchen and when I poured out the soy sauce I was horrified to find dozens of fruit flies had infested this bottle of soy sauce. Who knows how many she had already eaten before realizing?!?!?! She was crying hysterically but she did her best to keep it together and we are proud of how she handled herself. I, on the other hand, was the opposite of calm. They continued to serve the other guests in the restaurant and refused to say anything about it to them so I took it upon myself to inform the other customers in the restaurant the horror we had discovered and that they should avoid eating anything else. I called the health inspector and reported this and then I find out they already have dozens of violations for "infestations" from the health inspector this year alone. I can't believe this type of health violation is met with a "slap on the wrist." I've worked in restaurants for many many years and I get a fruit fly or two buzzing around but this is insane. Fruit flies are laid, hatched and grow in about a week so this bottle was sitting out, uncovered, and warm for at least a week. Some of the fruit flies look fully mature with huge wings and all so they could have been in that bottle for a month. We used to like coming here a lot but we can't trust them anymore with our health and I strongly advise you not to trust them either.

Very nice Thai restaurant right along the Hudson with beautiful views. They have large deck with outside seating. We came early Saturday night and were seated right away. The service was quick. We order the dumplings as appetizer and they were delicious! I love the sauce it came with. My husband ordered the Pad chicken. It was very flavorful but a little undercooked. The ambiance was very nice as well. We will be back!

Absolutely delicious!! The sweet and sour sauce dripped over the meatballs definitely made the meal! We also had the pork fried rice, that had a punch of spice! 💥 to compliment our meal refreshing Thai iced tea!!! Beautiful atmosphere. Outdoor patio has the beautiful water as its backdrop and our Pupster JB enjoyed a walk around

I got the pad see eww with chicken and it was very filling. for appetizer we got the asian cauliflower which i highly recommend. our server Aldi was very attentive throughout our dinner without being interrupting. the ambient was very quiet and cute. would come again!

Went at an off time of day, between lunch and dinner. The Thai iced tea was yummy and unique. I normally would get coffee, but the tea was a nice switch. The Thai wings were excellent. Crispy, tasty, but for 5 pieces $16 is steep imo. My noodles were delicious and I would return.

I had my first fresh coconut. It was delicious. You need to do it at least once ! Excellent Thai food right on the Hudson river. Eat out on the roof deck at night. The view is fantastic.

My guy and I went on a date here and got completely swept up in the amazing food, drinks, and stunning view of the Tappan Zee Bridge, we even forgot to take pictures! The warm recessed lighting makes it a perfect, cozy date night spot. We started with the mushroom appetizer and fried calamari, both were incredible. The spicy drunken noodles with shrimp were packed with flavor, and you can adjust the spice level to your preference. Their lychee martini made with house liquor was fire! Aldi was super friendly, the portions were generous, and the cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend! We'll definitely be back in the spring or summer for a sunset view.

My husband and I stopped by for dinner after touring houses nearby. The restaurant is located near water which if it wasn't so cold this night it would have been pretty to sit outside. Inside was nicely decorated. When we walked in they led us upstairs which is the main dining area. We got menus and ordered the massaman curry. I got the duck and my husband got the beef. My husband also got a Thai iced tea. The tea was refreshing and not too sweet. The curries were ok. The flavors were good but the duck was dry and overly chewy. My husband said his curry was only ok. Later for dessert I noticed a pumpkin custard on the menu. I love anything pumpkin so I had to try it. They were very busy that evening and told us it would take awhile. Since we had no place to get to in a hurry we said sure we'll wait. It took almost half an hour before it came. They did warn us. It was very good luckily. The pumpkin does not have the same flavors as American pumpkin pie. It was puréed pumpkin sitting on top of sticky rice drenched in coconut milk. I liked it a lot. Not very sweet, the pumpkin was soft and slightly salty. The sticky rice is soft and full of coconut flavor. Overall not bad.

Another lovely sunset at Sambal. Make a reservation on beautiful Saturday nights! If you sit on the outdoor deck, grab your sunglasses and a jacket. It gets windy after the sun sets. We ordered the fried Manchurian cauliflower (my guests like it), the spicy glass noddles (too spicy for most of us European-decent folks), Pad See Ew with chicken (always good), roasted Pork Belly (everyone liked) and Crab fried rice (nice accompaniment).

Very nice Thai restaurant right along the Hudson with beautiful views. They have large deck with outside seating. We came early Saturday night and were seated right away. The service was quick. We order the dumplings as appetizer and they were delicious! I love the sauce it came with. My husband ordered the Pad chicken. It was very flavorful but a little undercooked. Also I had a mango mojito which was delicious The ambiance was very nice as well. Large parking lot. We will be back!

So I have been wanting to pop in for years and I've missed coming in due to one restaurant or another. Finally after walking over from the boat club we stopped in for a second lunch or snack Thai ice tea must be had by me luv the stuff . We shared pork belly's as an appetizer and Thai pineapple rice with duck . It was decent I'm not sure if I'm Sold on omg amazing; I enjoyed the. Service was the same ok The view cine here for that and on beautiful day to totally worth it.

The word Sambal is defined as a hot relish. Sambal, the Irvington riverside staple, relishes in its scenic view of the glorious TZ bridge (yes TZ). But, like the American relish, although it makes a hot dog look like a hot dog, there are better toppings than relish for certain. In fact I don't even know if I've ate relish before, and it kinda looks disgusting... beside the point... I was on a roll, a bun, and I absolutely bungled it. Back on track starting now: The establishment is only split from downtown by a railroad track - They used to call me rail-splitter in high school. Abraham Lincoln and I share in this decadent moniker - Situated deep in a vast parking lot separated by the petite park, the whistling water and away from the porcelain pups that guard the hilly sidewalks from the fabricated dangers that roam the fair-spoken night. To be clear, Sambal is known for its vibe. It's view. It's giving... Pisces energy. Water sign, romanticizes Asian fusion, creative and imaginative dishes BUT it avoids the truth. The cuisine is just mid. Very tourist like vibes. Like you're in Europe (yes whatever I travel) and you're near a city center, plaza, duomo whatever and there's a very convenient restaurant with a great view. The food is fine but it's overpriced and you know there are better options but DANG that view. The service from 4-6pm on a Sunday was quick and solid, but very upfront about wanting you to leave a review on Google. Big time ick. BBG, relax I'll get to it, okurrrr??? Real ones know, if you want the gassy and ungargled truth you come to Yelp. The food was fine, the views were great, the drinks were solid, 3 star for you. BUT, I do assume I'll be back in the midst of the Fall. When I do make my return, you will hear from me once more as you did before. Sing a new song Linguinitita.

For a fusion of Thai Malay cuisine, this restaurant is a nice place in Irvington, New York near the riverside of the Hudson River and very close to the train station of Metro North

Great food! Not great service/ambiance. I came here with my family on a Saturday night for dinner. We made reservations, which was good because it was packed. We shared the cauliflower Manchurian and roti canai for appetizers, and really liked both of them. I had the pompano, which was a whole fish. Messy to eat, but delicious! We sat outside on the deck. The tables are packed in and it's pretty uncomfortable. There isn't a lot of room for people to walk through, and I felt like someone was constantly bumping into the back of my chair. The inside of the restaurant looks a bit gaudy. Service was slow and the servers weren't particularly attentive. I can't necessarily blame them; I think they were doing their best given how busy it was.

Great food and service. Husband did the beef basil fried rice. He said the beef was a bit dry but he loved it. I did the stir fried Singapore noodles with tofu which were amazing. Great flavor and big portion. If you like Thai, I highly recommend.

I am definitely recommending this place to anyone who's interested in Thai cuisine with a hint of Himalayan spices. The view is amazing and compliments the food.

Hit or miss, but good service, nice views. Some food is delicious, but others (like the massaman curry) lack flavor /depth.

It was fine. The best part was the view of the river from the patio seating. I think the menu has a good selection but our dishes were okay at best. The rice had really no flavor and the pad se ew, which was the winner of the evening was fine but had way too much tofu to noodle ratio. The service also was okay. We had to keep flagging people down. Overall it was just okay.

I had a wonderful dinner at Sambal last night. I arrived early, so it was before any kind of rush and was able to watch the sunset through a nearby window. This would be an amazing spot in the warmer weather to sit on their outside deck overlooking the Hudson. Staff was super friendly and my food was absolutely delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken satay and the jackfruit potato curry. No room for dessert but I will definitely go back for another meal in the future.

Randomly found this spot and we were super happy we did. Cute outdoor dining area and a nice and cozy indoor dining room. We ate delicious Malaysian dish and the pad Thai. My dish was super flavorful with the right kind of spice. The pad Thai was yummy but the shrimp was a bit overcooked. Service was not too friendly but was quick. Thenfood was good enough to make up for the service. Will definitely go back again.

Love the Thai food here. Food is great and views are even better! The drinks are pretty good also! Highly recommend!

Never again!! Monday afternoon, only two tables with costumers and the waiter missed my husband's food. Super slow service. I ordered a pad Thai which taste not great at all. The other table sent back their food because it was not what they ordered. We left the restaurant and my husband didn't get to eat. If you can't keep the restaurant open on Monday why opening with bad service.

Sambal is an old favorite on the Hudson in Irvington. The South East Asian food is delicious and the sunsets are always beautiful! * great staff*. * good wine and drinks*. //* *their outdoor terrace dining is. tops! * * Thank you for reading.*

Service is slow. Food came out cold and 1 person did not get her food until the other 5 of us were halfway done. Food itself was not great. The view at sunset was the only high point.

Attentive service with authentically flavorful dishes. Loved that they had a few Indian Chinese - like Manchurian on the menu as well. My friend raved about the red Thai curry being one of the best she's eaten (and she's a Thai foodie) All plates were presented meticulously, the decor was fitting and the restaurant impeccably clean. The servers were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. PS: Maybe someday soon they'll add chili chicken to the menu.

I have been to the other restaurants in this parking lot (Red Hat, MP Taverna) many times, but never stepped into Sambal until last night. I wanted to make a 7pm reservation on OpenTable, but they only had 6:45 and 7:15, so I opted for 6:45. Upon arrival, my dad and I were the only ones there - for the entire night! I thought it strange that I wasn't able to make a 7pm reservation (it's really not a big deal at all, but found it odd). We had the entire restaurant to ourselves. Service was wonderful - our waiter was super attentive, answered our questions about the menu, gave suggestions, etc. For appetizers we had the cauliflower, which was lightly fried/crispy and had a tangy basil sauce. We also ordered the steamed pork momo (dumplings), which came with a brown-similar-to-soy sauce, and a red chili sauce that was AWESOME. For my main dish, I ordered the green curry, with added shrimp. It had eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a coconut curry with just the right amount of heat for me. My dad ordered the Thai beef and broccoli. Both came with white rice. Really nice meal here; decor is beautiful. We'll be back!

I have been to Thailand and can honestly say the food here is Superb. They even have Chiang Mai Noodles which combines soft and crispy noodles for a sensory delight. Truly excellent..

Great spot location wise. Food was decent. Absolutely terrible service. We were ignored the majority of the time we were there. Every time we wanted to order more food or even the check we had to flag down someone...I say someone because our server just up & disappeared. The restaurant was not busy either. Would be back for the view & the sunset, but that would probably be it.

Some people said their food tasted authentic, well they probably never eat authentic Malaysian and Thai food. Honestly I can only give my review for the Malaysian food. Not authentic at all. I ordered the char kwetiau and Nasi Lemak, none of them taste authentic. The char kwetiau tasted like chinese take out chow fun. And the nasi lemak, the rice doesn't have coconut fragrance and doesn't taste like nasi lemak at all. I gave 2 stars are 1 for the server and 1 for the fried rice that my son order. The fried rice was good and tasty. Oh and the roti canai? The bread itself I know it came from the frozen one, because I have it at home. Not recommended this restaurant for people who's looking for authentic malaysian food.

Really 3.5 stars. Here for business event so good was passed and buffet style so take that into consideration. Decent menu. Food was very good. Service very good. Parking can be a question in the area but this place has a huge lot, no worries on that.

The ambiance of this place is 10/10! It sorts right on the water and has such nice mood lighting inside. The servcie is impeccable, the staff wants to make you as happy as possible. Everyone was so kind and sweet and attentive. The food was so good! I'm not a curry fan but I was surprised with how delicious the curry puffs were. The cocktails were delicious and I love that they garnish everything with an orchard. This is really the perfect date spot.

A bit disappointing. Red curry wasnt as flavorful as we were hoping. Same with the drunken noodles with shrimp. My benchmark is high as I'm comparing to the excellent options in the city. Fine option for thai food in westchester though.

Overpriced and they will double charge you. Keep your receipts! Pad Thai here taste decent though.

This is our go-to Thai restaurant! The food is delicious and the view of the Hudson River at sunset is magical. The waitstaff is friendly too!

Loved the atmosphere and outdoor dining. The balcony outside was great looks right over the Hudson and you can see the cuomo bridge at night all lit up. The food wasn't bad the wings were good but for some reason something tasted like it was once frozen. Maybe it was the sauce or the wings itself I'm not sure but they were still yummy. The duck salad was good. The pineapple fried rice was meh And the pad Thai was good The leechi martinis were great Service was good

The restaurant is up a flight of stairs. Be aware. The place is beautiful inside and must be terrific outside on their terrace in warm dry weather. The gin smash was great. We had the Hakka noodles with duck and the Chaing Mai Curry. Both delicious. I especially liked the Chaing Mai. The fried banana and ice cream desert is also recommended. A little over priced compared to other Thai restaurants in the area but the ambiance and overall value of food, service and price makes it a great meal out or date night meal.

This place has a nice water view. There's a huge parking lot but it's advised to come earlier than your reservation as the lot can fill up quick. We had a 6:30pm reservation for dinner. We were seated outside in the back corner. Service was reasonable, but I tell everyone ALWAYS CHECK YOUR GLASS RIMS. No matter where you are! 3 of 4 of our glasses had lip stains on them. Yes, they wash the dishes, but in a dishwasher. We got the glasses replaced right away. We ordered the: - Crispy Spring Rolls - Shredded Veggies Wrapped In Spring Roll Skin: Sweet Chili Sauce (not pictured) - Roti Paratha - Flaky Bread With Curry Dip Flipped Crispy And Fluffy Thin Bread Served With Curry Dip - Chicken Satay - Marinated Chicken Strips On Skewers: Peanut Sauce: Cucumber Onion Ajat (not pictured) - Fragrant Fried Rice - diced Pineapple-egg-chicken-shrimp (not pictured) - Drunkman Noodles - Spicy Rice Noodles-chili Garlic-baby Corn-eggs-carrots-greens-chicken-basil Leaves-bean Sprouts (not pictured) - Gang Phed Ped Yang - Penang Duck Roasted Boned Duck-tomato-panang Sauce-pineapple - 2 Lychee Martinis - 2 mango mojitos A few things...even though we had a reservation, they do not have reservations for the outside patio. There was ample seating so it was fine. Secondly, the portions were very small. It was the size of a cereal bowl. All of the entree meals were in that bowl. With that said, I'd say that these are expensive for what they were. Don't come for me...yes, the area, the rent...yes, yes....our friend who goes there regularly told me that they usually don't come in those bowls. She was really disappointed as well. Thirdly, as we were getting the check, someone whispered in my husband's ear, "excuse me, sir, you guys can hang out over 'there'...we NEED THIS table". Which leads my to my point of inquiry: if it's a first come-first serve patio...why were we being rushed to gtfo? And where was "there"? The stairs? The bar? Or lowkey "gtfo"? I did not like that at all. I am not a fussy person by any means. But this was irking me hard! So, I'm giving my fair review now; but will like to try this place out again in the future. From what my friend told me...this may not be a good day for them, so I'd like to give them another chance.

The food and drinks were amazing ! The waiter we had was very kind and friendly. Definitely worth the trip.

This is more Thai than Malaysian food. Outdoor seating is upstairs and there are lots of umbrellas for shade so you can enjoy the view. Tried the roti, hoping it would be similar to Malaysian roti chanai, and it was a miss. The satay was good, but the peanut sauce was very runny and underwhelming. Pad thai was solid but the star of the show for me was the chiang mai noodles. Having had this dish, called Khao Soi in the Chiang Mai province in Thailand, I know what it is supposed to taste like. It was delicious. The curry should be a little thinner, but that did not inhibit my enjoyment. I would come back for those noodles.

Ambiance: Beautiful outdoor patio that can't be beat on a nice night. Service: Adequate Food: Very mediocre. I'm not a Thai expert by any means but I have descent taste buds, and the food was inconsistent and poor depending on the dish. Price: High for what you get. Conclusion: Go for drinks and apps on the deck. Not recommended for a nice Thai meal. If you do you will be disappointed.

How was I missing out on this place? From making the reservation to enjoying an amazing meal with a view, you cannot pass up this spot! Coming on a weeknight was key, parking was easy to find. We were seated almost immediately after we arrived. To start, we ordered the basil mule and lychee martini. We chose the pork momos as an appetizer. (Wasn't too crazy about those, but they sufficed since we were hungry). For entrees we ordered the green curry and pad see ew with chicken. Both very delicious! Didn't get a chance to see a dessert menu since it was getting late but definitely would go back!

Great place. Beautiful views on the deck and great staff. Food is very good. Chopped chicken basil very good but too salty for me and i like salt. Red curry good but coulda used a bit more flavor. drunken noodles good but not enough sauce. a bit dry. would def be back though.

Another restaurant on the Hudson relying on ambiance and view. I am not going to list all the reasons(there are many) for you to avoid this place but will attempt to sum it up in a few sentences. It's bad management. It's simply not a correctly run establishment and considering the price point it should be. It's a nice atmosphere with a group or a date if you sit on the patio and enjoy the river-view. Don't go for the food, drinks or the service. It's mediocre at best. Essentially you are going and paying for views. True foodies stay away.

We went here for dinner after having a great outdoor experience at Red Hat on the river, which is right next door. It was the 3 of us and we were in a mood for some Indo-Chinese food and the vibe from Sambal tricked us into this place. We went here at 9:15 pm on Sat (the place closes at 10) and it was relatively empty, so we got outdoor seating on a warm summer Saturday night. Social distancing isn't really in effect in their seating and tables are placed fairly close to each other. We ordered 2 cocktails @ $14 each - Bangkok Mule and Lychee Martini. Both were just ok. For food, we got Cauliflower Manchurian ($10.95), Thai Grand Chicken Chilli Basil ($18.95), Lamb Biang Biang Noodles ($17.95), and Jackfruit and Potato Curry ($17.95). Food overall is actually pretty decent, although slightly expensive with a price to portion ratio mismatch. The 'Jackfruit and Potato Curry' is a must-have for vegetarians! Service was super quick and servers are friendly and attentive.

Identity Crisis The location formerly housed an Indian restaurant and seemed to still be under the same management. Despite efforts to add some Thai decorations the space is still looking like a predominantly Indian place & Indian songs adds to ambiance. Larb chicken salad was under flavored, lacking the spices and spiciness normally one would find at an authentic Thai restaurant. There are only two or three Malaysian inspired dishes I can see on an somewhat limited menu. The fish dish was a bit salty and the drunken noodle is the only dish that seems passable as a modern Thai. Overall, the foods We ordered lacking the flavor that is the Restaurant's namesake, Sambal.

There was a time when I enjoyed the food selection here, but in recent years the food has diminished considerably. I'd recommend some other Thai places for food. The ambiance is unbeatable though so it's a nice spot for drinks. Especially when the weather is nice. You can sit out on the rooftop deck and watch the sunset along the Hudson River. The staff are great!

The food was amazing, and the staff is very kind and receptive. They are quick and the view outside is amazing. I would recommend this place to everyone!

Great customer service and appetizers. Loved the scenery and drinks. Sit outside and enjoy the view of the Hudson River

Went there for the first time for takeout , the place ( balcony is nice ) Ordered Beef Red Curry and Chicken Pad Thai . Paid $47.58 ... way overpriced in my opinion ... Pad Thai was kind of dry and not much flavor .... Hard to find chicken in there ... Red Curry was so so ... Unfortunately will be first and last time to go ....

Wow! This place is absolutely delicious! It was my first time trying Thai/Malaysian food and I am in love! The apps are delicious, especially the papaya salad and the cauliflower. As for the main dish, Pad See Ew and the Massaman are definitely one to try! They are veggie base but you can add your protein. Great service, very nice outdoor seating and overall wonderful experience. Will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful dinner at Sambal. The atmosphere is quite nice. Despite what some other reviewers experienced, we had impeccable service. Plenty of parking. Crispy Spring Rolls and Thai Ground Chicken with Chilies And Basil were excellent. Spicy Guava Martini was tasty and spicy and the Lychee Martini was delicious. The Nyonya Mixed Veggies was pretty bland, however. We didn't bother taking those leftovers home.

This restaurant was a terrific find. It was a beautiful fall day and we sat on a 2nd floor patio with a spectacular view of the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge. The lunch food was delicious and service was quick and friendly.

Let's start with ambiance. If you snag a seat outside you will be treated to a gorgeous view of the shimmering river, high rocks of the Palisades and the golden sunset ( available 4-8 pm -). And that makes everything else - food and service - seem better. Food is inconsistent. Some is delicious, some is bland and some is puzzling. But on average it's really nothing special. I don't understand why Pad Thai and some other noodle dishes are served with ingredients on the side and not mixed in. How is one supposed to mix it on a flat plate with a fork. (There were no accompanying instructions provided). I would stick to appetizers, they seem to taste better. Drinks are generally good and tasty. Service. Sigh. The waiters are very friendly and when they get to you, they are attentive. But there are so few of them, and they are so rushed I felt guilty asking for water or anything else. The runners ignore you, probably to preserve their own sanity. In conclusion, great spot outside to get a drink before you eat dinner somewhere else.

The food was good. The location is fabulous. We sat outside to watch the fireworks. I'll try the lamb shank next time. The Pad see eew was good, but not great.

Tasty good food, and nice ambiance. Near water view. Service was friendly and helpful.