America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
Walk down any main street in the United States and you’re likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you’re looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Albany using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
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American: Pepper Tree Sausage House
– Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1125 Salem Ave SE Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Delis, American, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp
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Chinese: Simply Ramen
– Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1800 SE Geary St Albany, OR 97322
– Categories: Ramen, Chinese, Chicken Shop
– Read more on Yelp
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Greek: Apollo’s Gyros
– Rating: 3.0/5 (1 reviews)
– Address: 640 NW Hickory St Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Food Trucks, Greek, Wraps
– Read more on Yelp
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Indian: Royal India Cuisine 1
– Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 6435 Old Salem Rd Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Indian, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp
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Italian: Gamberetti’s
– Rating: 4.0/5 (157 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 211 W 1st Ave Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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Japanese: Kentochi Hibachi
– Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 640 NW Hickory St Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Japanese, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp
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Korean: Toki Teriyaki
– Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 300 2nd Ave SW Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Korean, Japanese
– Read more on Yelp
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Mexican: Cinco Estrellas Taqueria Y Antojitos
– Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
– Address: 6435 Old Salem Rd NE Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp
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Thai: Jinda Thai Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
– Address: 236 W 1st Ave Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Vegetarian
– Read more on Yelp
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Vietnamese: Ba’s Vietnamese Comfort Food
– Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 117 SE 1st Ave Ste 104 Albany, OR 97321
– Categories: Vietnamese, Comfort Food
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.
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