Twisted Soul

I really am a fan of this shop. They put flavors together in an inspired way. Generally speaking I like classic cooking but I like their blends. My favorites are the Vassar noodle bowl and twisted Mac with pulled pork.

A cute little fast casual spot with an array of food options. We got the Braised pork belly rice bowl and the fried chicken curry noddle bowl as well as pulled pork bao buns to go. Seating inside is very limited the employees are friendly. The noodle bowl was very good but a little small but the curry wasn't too spicy and had a nice coconut cream relief. The braised porky belly rice bowl was a nice portion but the sauce was a little over bearing. Could've used a little more of the nuts to give it a better texture. The bao buns were very good. Nice fluffy warm buns and packed with the pulled pork. We also got the Thai tea and lavender lemonade. Lemonade was amazing it had chia seeds in it. The Thai tea was okay. It was way too creamy to the point it was white and I couldn't really taste the tea that much. I'm not from the area but if I ever came back maybe I would try something different from the menu

The "food concepts" at twisted soul are fresh and ambitious. Vassar students really seem to enjoy the international flavors offered here, as it's a good alternative to the bland food you find in the dining halls and elsewhere around town.

I particularly enjoyed the Vassar noodle bowl, which featured chewy noodles in a coconut milk curry sauce (allegedly Malaysian, more Malaysian "inspired") with BBQ pulled pork on top!! I would never have thought to combine these two ingredients, but they work beautifully together. It's a very warm and comforting dish, and the mint, cilantro, and radish garnish helps provide a bit of contrast. I liked the sour cream drizzle on top, too. I feel like this dish could really be fantastic if they adjusted the thickness and amount of curry sauce (the noodles are swimming in it like a soup) and provided more herbs and radishes on top. It could also benefit from a crispy topping to provide textural contrast.

I've had other things from here that I've liked, but that weren't anything special. Like the Malaysian curry, their chicken tikka masala sauce also has a very runny texture, instead of the thicker richer sauces I've had elsewhere. And their bao buns are honestly not worth buying, since they have no hoisin sauce or creamy aioli/slaw element that binds together the rather dry meat, pickle slices, and scallions in each bun.

They seem to exclusively be a grab and go kind of place, which makes sense to me as it's in a college town. Inside it's small and rather bleak, without any kind of decoration and not much seating. They take a pretty long time to prepare orders too, so plan ahead in case you're in a hurry.

So good. A little pricey but the flavors are amazing. We loved the curry noodles! They are not spicy at all. Small little spot but filled with goodness

Walking distance from Vassar and also a small parking lot in the back. Only one table with 3 chairs available, so aim for take out.

We had the curry with noodles and grilled chicken which was filling and exactly as such, the pork dumplings which came with rice so it ended up being a decent meal in itself, the chicken empanada which tasted like there was cheese inside, and the tofu bahn mi, which had fresh ingredients but wasn't very much a bahn mi. In particular I didn't like the sweet bbq sauce that they used with the tofu in the sandwich.

Ingredients are fresh, and has an assorted menu.

Twisted Soul is a great way to mix up your meals. It has a large array of options that can fulfill whatever you may be craving! Even so, their staff isn't always particularly hospitable and often leave you feeling rushed or worried. Several times I have ordered something and was unsure if my order was taken properly. Their boba may be overly sweet and in some cases lacks a bit of flavor. I often leave this place feeling a bit disappointed, but appreciate what it brings to the community!

The food has always been amazing here. I've been coming here for years but miss the old twisted soul so much! There's no cozy seating anymore or even a bathroom! They used to provide reusable silverware and offer you a water carafe and glasses for your table but no longer. Tons of plastic use with disposable plastic silverware and plastic non compostable containers. It's become a quick to go service counter with just two small tables by the door so if you decide to stay and eat you will be freezing the whole time. It's no longer a nice place to sit and have lunch, definitely recommend only getting take out from here on out! That being said I always recommend the baos and empanadas.

I have NEVER waited so long for a drink that entailed pouring some ice, some green tea & a scoop of boba into a freaking cup. I once waited over 25 minutes- and watched while no one worked on drink orders for that long- & waited another time for 15 minutes when I was the only person in the place & there were no other orders to be filled. Ridiculous. Not worth it.

First off! This menu is the most interesting menu I have read in awhile. So many different cuisines but it all works.

A friend I was visiting in Poughkeepsie suggested this place so we ordered lunch to be delivered. She got the Braised Pork Belly Rice Bowl. She loved it! I got the Bibimbap Korean Style Rice Dish and a beef empanada just to try.

The bibimbap was very tasty. The egg on top of it traveled very well. I can't believe it got to me so nice, still runny, it even just looked pretty. Almost fake it was so pretty. The tofu was pan fried, slightly firm and not falling apart. The spicy Korean sauce it came with was delicious and made the dish. I wish I lived closer so I could order this all of the time. The empanada was good but I would like to order a different appetizer to try.

Years later and this place is STILL at the very top of my favorites list. You can't go wrong here and I love to support this local business!

I can only speak to the vegetarian dishes but none have disappointed. The Argentinian empanadas are delicious- I especially love the corn and goat cheese variety with the most aaaammmaazing chimichurri sauce. I dream of this sauce people. We love the thickness of the Malaysian coconut curry over a jasmine rice bowl, too. The chickpea fries are a MUST try, absolutely crispy salty perfectness. Mac and cheese (without protein) was also decadent and filling, but a very tiny portion for $6. That brings me to the point of price; Twisted is certainly on the pricier side for smaller portions. HOWEVER, the food here is very fresh tasting and flavorful and is unlike anything you can get locally. It is worth it every time!!

They also have a lot of cool drink options. I am not incredibly impressed with their bubble tea options (a little on the unmixed/chalky side when I've tried) but I do really enjoy the lemonades with basil seeds- very unique and refreshing. Run don't walk here people!!