Son Of Egg - Albany

Holy smokes!!!! The food was so tasty. I got the crispy chicken bowl with kimchee and was in culinary heaven for 15-20 mins. I didn't want it to end. I wish I had gotten an appetizer too. This is off the beaten path for sure. The place is so chic and hip. I would bring out of town friends here for lunch totally. I wish they had alcoholic beverages lol, but I will be fine with their great food. This is a total must if you live in Washington Park area or you are near Lark.

I always get the rice bowls and they?re just amazing. The only small problem I have is the rice itself. This isn?t a problem with Son of Egg, but pretty much most Japanese or Korean rice bowls, is that the rice itself is bland. So unless you mix it up thoroughly, you?re gonna get a mouthful of steamy blandness. Sometimes, there isn?t enough flavor to coat all the rice anyways. I am more accustomed to South Asian food where the curry gravy seeps into the rice making it superflavorful. Otherwise, prices went up a bit, but inflation and stuff I guess.

I fell in love with the concept of the Son of Egg the first time I spied it on my arrival in Albany. I was not disappointed. Good coffee and an unusual but delicious omelette was eaten in a relaxed atmosphere. Prices were great too. Highly recommended.

Food was good and filling although I did not expect the spicy barbecue sauce on the chicken. Cost for food in the picture was about $13.

The small restaurant is a typical location of the Lark Street area. A few tables spaced apart. The hostess/server was so charming and friendly. She answered all of our questions about the cuisine. You can eat here inexpensively but we wanted to try a little of everything. Great flavors and decent portions. Just be aware of parking. They seemed to be doing a great takeout as well. I was sad that my homemade lemonade slipped and fell out of my hands ???? Even bought a Son of Egg little wool hat for my granddaughter ????