Rain Modern Chinese

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259 Lark St

Albany, NY 12210

+1 (518) 729-4827

http://rainalbany.com

Rain Modern Chinese in Albany, NY, is a destination for contemporary Chinese cuisine. Since its opening in November 2013, it has been known for its modern authentic Cantonese fare and weekend dim sum brunch served on carts.

The menu at Rain offers a variety of traditional dishes, old favorites, and innovative creations like crispy roast duck, zesty General Tso’s, and shrimp-stuffed chicken lollipops. Owner Frank Lee, also behind Shoguns in Delmar and Albany, brings a blend of Cantonese roots and contemporary influences to Rain.

Emphasizing mellow sauces from natural broths and juices, Cantonese cuisine at Rain aims to highlight the flavors of fresh ingredients. Whether you opt for pickup or delivery, Rain Modern Chinese promises to bring its delicious offerings right to your doorstep.

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Denise C.

11/17/2025

It's been awhile since I've returned to Rain Modern Chinese. The staff here are friendly and the restaurant ambiance is still very nice. For starters I had their soup dumplings along with their...

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Leo Y.

11/24/2025

It's amazing how much better the food was then I remember. We walked in as a group of four and were quickly seated by a window. Hot tea came out before we even had a chance to ask for it, which...

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Karen N.

11/20/2025

I continue to go to Rain and always get the same amazing waiter. He knows what I like and I have a "usual" order now. Sometimes I keep him guessing but EVERYTHING is delicious. Can't go wrong....

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Ronald S.

9/24/2025

Love this restaurant. One of the best tasting Chinese food in Albany. Parking can be tight on Lark but it's worth the trip.

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Pauline L.

10/3/2024

I don't know when Rain Modern Chinese started serving brown rice as an option with its entrees, but this is good news to me. I only know of a handful of Asian restaurants that will do this. It's...

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