We've been ordering from here consistently for five years and can confidently say it's a delicious and dependable takeout option. Food is always ready on time, and we're met with a friendly smile. Prices are super reasonable, and we especially love the dinner combos - my favorite is the Hunan Chicken. This is such a great spot to have in our neighborhood. read more

The usual suspects, always a comforting pick up of egg rolls, soup, and three dishes of curry, general Tao's, and sweet and sour chicken always delicious! The service is best when we call in and order, quick and easy. Ambiance is definitely best for take out. read more

Overall not very good. Got pad Thai it was pink. Not sure why. I have never had pink pad Thai. Got chicken lo mein. The color was kind of gray on that one. Not very hot either and Chinese food is usually on fire. Disappointed as was for my birthday celebration. I would not order from here again. read more

The food is pretty good for fast food Chinese. prices are reasonable. We had it a few different times and different dishes and everything all was good and consistent . Very clean and the staff are nice. read more

The food is always amazing and the service matches! Will be back very soon as I have discovered an awesome restaurant that's close to home and has a great menu. read more

We ordered takeout here tonight, and I wish I could give more stars. Great, family owned business. Reasonable prices, and large menu selection. Our 20 minute wait turned in to 1 hour, which was unfortunate. Upon arrival, they were swamped with orders, so it was understandable, I just wish we would have known ahead of time. Tonight we had general tso's chicken, chicken and broccoli, and the curry dish with tofu. All was fresh, and tasty. The last time we ordered takeout we had a similar situation with the wait. I would recommend adding an additional 10-15 minutes (at least) before heading in for pickup. read more

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So first time here. Pleasantly surprised. I drive past this place all the time but never think of them when we want Chinese ... well that changed tonight. We were driving down the road and talking about what we wanted for dinner and settled on Chinese -- got to the light and turned back around to look at the online menu here. You can order online .. but I walked in to order. Pics of inside included with the review. You park outside in the lot and walk to the side entrance. The owners are very friendly. Took a little longer than expected to get the food but I would rather them be busy now than not! Have to say - the food was good -- one of the better egg rolls we have had too. Got the combo lo mein ( no shrimp) - hunan pork (my fav of the night) with fried rice and Kung pa chicken with steamed rice... everything was really good! Remember folks - try something new -- go to a place you may have never tried before just to help out small business even now. Oh... and tip folks. The lady behind the counter was shocked ( but happy) I put a tip on a take out order. Help out business now so we can enjoy for yrs to come! It means the world to them! read more

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Refused to refund money even though I explained (multiple times, in frustrating detail) that I DID NOT receive the egg roll...

wonderful food, great service, even better prices. I don't know why this place doesn't have a line wrapped around the block. I got sesame seed chicken, best I have ever had and egg drop soup, nothing was greasy or dry, only great food!!! my husband got chicken with mixed vegetables and egg rolls, he was also was very impressed and ordered soup after tasting mine. prices are incredible, 4 people ate lunch with sides and drinks for only $40. we live out of state but come every time we are in town visiting family. read more

I used to get it all the time, but recently the quality has declined. We ordered several entrees but didn't get the mustard we asked for. Our sweet and sour sauce was barely filled. My jaw honestly dropped when I opened the lid because of how little was in there. Our general Tso's appeared to be just really tough breading with no actual chicken in it. Had this been the first instance, I'd just let it go. But this is the third time. 3 strikes and you're out. I will never get food from here again. read more

Today, I ordered the chicken lo mein and fried dumplings. It was delicious! They serve you a good serving of lo mein. The fried dumplings are awesome!! read more

Asian Cafe - Chicken lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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great food, respects dietary choices & nice people. overall i love buying noodles from this place because they are the best.

Really love the food at this place. It is a little weird looking from the outside with the blinds closed, but it is definitely worth the try because they have some great Chinese food. On top of the good food, the service is always super fast. Tonight when I ordered takeout the food was ready in 10 minutes and was super fresh tasting. My go to here is the general tsos and the spring rolls. The sauce they use in the general tsos is a perfect combination of spicy and sweet. On top of that great sauce, the chicken is always crispy. They give you big portions also, usually my wife and I will split one of the dishes. read more

This is a little gem of a takeout Asian restaurant in an old KFC location. Family-owned and operated, the menu is varied and reasonable. I don't know how authentic all of the dishes are, but they are tasty and reliable from one order to the next to the next. read more

The food is always delicious with prompt and friendly service. The menu is large. We love the lo mein, pot stickers, and crab rangoon.

This is a very decent take out Chinese and Thai restaurant. Although there are a few booths and tables, it's really more of a takeout place and the ambience doesn't lend itself to dining in. I decided to order the Mongolian Satay Beef since it was in the chef specialty list and also was had a positive mention in other reviews. I wanted some vegetables so I got broccoli in hot garlic sauce. The meal came with a very large portion of steamed white rice. My meal was good, not greasy or too salty and servings were plentiful. I wouldn't order the Mongolian Satay dish, though. Although it was posted as a spicy item, it didn't taste too spicy hot to me and there were too many onions and scallions for my taste. The broccoli was very good, cooked just right and tasty with the sauce. It would have been a full dinner to have just a large serving of the broccoli with rice. I'm not a fan of white rice. I'm not sure if they had brown rice but I didn't see it mentioned in the menu and I wasn't asked if I wanted brown or white. Service was friendly and it was about a 10 or 15 minute wait in the restaurant for my order to be ready. Prices are reasonable and they have a very large menu. I'd try this place again when I want some Chinese or Thai take out. read more

Asian Cafe - Broccoli in garlic sauce (on steamed rice). Small portion. - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Since my regular Chinese restaurant appeared to have changed hands and the food is not that great. I tried Asian Cafe. In two visits I have been very pleased with the price, portions and service. This is the classic Chinese American food and it's done well. read more

We are California transplants - we have tried many different varieties of food. I will say that we keep coming back to the Asian Café because their food is good. From the soup to the curries - all of their food is amazing. Their ingredients are fresh and MSG free from what I can tell. I have tried other local Asian restaurants and soon after - major headache - for me not using MSG is important. My favorite is to take the Red Curry - and the sweet and sour chicken (chicken) and mix those two together...sooo good! You can eat in or take out. Keep in mind this is not PF Changs - not fancy. But for food this good - who cares. Enjoy! read more

This little place has been in our neighborhood for quite some time, I don't know why I never visited it before. Perhaps it is the abundance of Chinese restaurants that we have. Or, the fact that I really do not like those grab and go take out Chinese joints. But, a week ago I decided to give it a try and guess what? I'm back again. The former Kentucky fried chicken restaurant has been converted. There are tables and they offer table service. Although I did not dine in. There were two people there both times I went, a man and a woman. Both are extremely pleasant, the woman smiles when she talks to you. She makes you feel warm and welcome. And you can see that they are working hard in the kitchen making the food from scratch. Not the premade foods that you find in many quick fix Chinese. The main reason I went back is because of the dumplings. There is a certain dumpling that I absolutely love. That you cannot find anywhere but on some buffets. They are not your typical dumpling. You know, the ones that are crescent moon shaped and an inch or so thick, the dough is heavy, and the meat inside is a giant clump. While tasty, they aren't my thing. But! Asian café has the dumplings I love. They're different. They're flat. There are about 2 inches long and the dough is paper thin and melts in your mouth. As long as they don't change just dumpling recipe I will keep on going back. I'm a creature of habit. When I find something I like I stick with it. Rarely do I vary off the normal path of my ordering or I get disappointed. The last time I was there I had mei fun noodles, this time I opted for the shrimp lo mein. Needless to say I was not disappointed. I was very happy with my choice. The shrimp was tender, and the noodles dance with flavor. They weren't dry like most places, the noodles and sauce were moist. I have to try the eggroll next time. And perhaps the soup. I didn't do so today because I didn't want to crush my appetite on those dumplings. That was the main reason I went. Asian café is a winner! I plan on visiting this place often. Especially since my favorite restaurant Chinese restaurant has now closed down. Take a chance you won't be disappointed read more

Asian Cafe - Dumplings and lo mien - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Happy to see this restaurant has moved from 3&1/2 stars to 4 stars - well deserved!! The staff is so kind, the place is very clean, and the food is consistently quality. We have never had a bad experience here. Our typical orders are vegetable egg rolls, orange chicken (love the orange slices included), general tso's chicken, beef with broccoli, large mixed vegetables, and savory crab rangoon. Our go-to quick order takeout place! read more

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This is one of the 3 best places to eat near Mt. Lebanon- Easily the best Asian food. The only mistake you can make is to only order one thing- they make so many good dishes! Food is expertly cooked- Grilled or fried. Spice levels typical for a mainstream restaurant, you won't find novelty-grade spice on their dishes. Service is friendly and efficient. Seating is what remains of the old KFC: Get take-out, and enjoy at home! read more

Since I've been splitting my time in places other than Pittsburgh, I was happy to see Asian Cafe in the old KFC/Taco Bell in Castle Shannon. The fried rice, (pork, and chicken), have become a favorite for my daughter. I enjoy the fried rice, because it looks like rice, untouched by sizzling amounts of soy sauce. It's a nice balance of meat, vegetables, and rice. We're actually fans of tofu, and on our last trip, ordered the Buddha's Bean Curd (deep fried tofu), and Bean Curd Szechuan style. Both tofu dishes were good, but the tougher, chewy texture of deep fried tofu might be unimpressive to people not fans of tofu to begin with. The Szechuan style tofu came with some broccoli florets, in a brown sauce, I requested extra spicy, but found it not spicy enough for me. We'll be back to try more, on the nice sized menu, maybe something Thai. read more

This is the first time I've been moved to post a review. I've been to the Asian Cafe several times. Food has been, for the most part, pretty good. What bothered me was the political sign I saw in their window tonight. Not a smart move on owners part. Keep politics out of my meal!!!! Sorry, but I won't be back until that sign is GONE!! read more

Great place for Chinese food! Their lunch specials are big portions and fairly priced. Will keep going back! :)

New place in an old KFC. Nice and clean with 3 booths and 4 tables. Probably more of a take out place. The person taking the orders and delivering the food was very nice and friendly. The menu lists it a #1 of 4 family locations in other Pittsburgh neighborhoods but the name did not come on up any searches, so probably have different names. The Hunan Beef and Chicken Lo Mein where pretty good. The Hunan had a little heat/spice and had some fresh veggies and some canned veggies. read more

Always good! You get amazing food for the money. Friendly owners/employees. We have never been disappointed.

The food was OK at best. The reason I will not go back is the restaurant put a political sign up as I was leaving. A green sign in the window about supporting "clean" fuel or something. This alianates 75 % of their customers. I have spoken to 10 people already that will quit going there. Not a smart business move. read more

Very good. Solid 4-star. Wish it were closer or we'd be much more frequent guests. Not super elegant inside, but clean. We like a lot of shrimp dishes and they certainly did not disappoint. This is a very good, reliable restaurant, but I haven't gotten to the best part - value. It's very affordable, and for the good food, a terrific value. read more

The service was great. The duck, vegetables and sticky rice were perfectly cooked except the onions. The onions still had a raw taste to them. If the onions were cooked first for 10 minutes then the rest of the veggies were added the spicy duck would have been perfect. Ill still come here again though. read more

Asian Cafe - Inside of Asian cafe. - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Very good little Chinese restaurant! I chose take out, however they do have tables for you to dine inside. I ordered the general tsos combo with fried rice and an egg roll. The general tsos chicken and fried rice were delicious! The sauce had a nice tangy taste, not spicy, but a little kick. My egg roll was unfortunately a spring roll which was disappointing when I opened it, but it was still good if I had ordered spring rolls. The woman inside was very sweet and friendly. Plus, the price was right and food was quick and hot when I got home! My fortune cookie was stale which I looked forward to :( but oh well! I will definitely be back again soon! read more

Go to, default Chinese take out restaurant. Chicken wonton soup is the best for a cold, with huge wontons. Also enjoy the Singapore noodles. Fast and friendly. Great place to get your calendar for the new year. read more

Both of our cats had to visit a veterinarian in Castle Shannon last week, and instead of opting for mere fast food, I urged Kay to stop by this brick 'n mortar restaurant whose glaringly illuminated canary yellow sign was hard to miss along the way. Choosing take-out due to our precious young feline cargo, we ordered Malaysian Satay Style Beef, Pineapple Duck, and an octet of steamed dumplings. The steamed dumplings were flawlessly doughy and amply stuffed with minced pork. The Malaysian Satay Style Beef centered around a slew of supple beef strips and the titular sauce, all which were hidden in a jungle of onions and scallions with the odd halved peanut adding a textural dimension to this adequately filling and favorable dish. Kay's Pineapple Duck suffered slightly from the poultry itself, which while appetizing enough was just a tad less tender and fatty than what we're used to. However, the caramelized pineapple cubes, snappy/sweet sauce, and the crispness of the duck's skin would hold up the bottom end enough to keep it from being forgettable. That Asian Cafe usurped the throne of a fast food restaurant is encouraging for an area that is still all too often dismissed as homogenous and corporatized. Support this above average haven for Chinese and Thai cuisine with your wallets and appetencies. P.S. The clean, bright interiors are sparsely decorated save for some wall art, a waving Oriental cat, and vivid menu signage. The service itself was faster than expected (I thought it might take a while for the food to be cooked), cordial, and the packaging was highly effective. Our entrees were placed inside aluminum pans which were placed carefully into a large brown paper bag that was stapled shut and sheathed with a plastic bag that had handles for carrying. Alas, dinner was still hot when we arrived home 20 minutes later! read more

We found this little place near as hopping plaza that we go to occasionally. It's on the corner of a building. When you walk inside there are 3 booths and a table. It was so cold that the woman who was taking orders was wearing a coat. BBRRRR We checked out the lengthy menu. They have lunch specials every day from 11-3pm-including weekends. The lunch special includes your choice of soup or an egg roll. We went with egg rolls. I ordered Sesame Chicken and my hubby ordered Hunan Shrimp. When the egg rolls came the had a nice color and a good crispiness on the out side. The inside was 99% cabbage and small specks of pork. It was disappointing. Once we were done with the egg rolls out entrees came. My Sesame Chicken had a nice crunch to it. The sauce was sweet which caught me off guard. It didn't make it inedible, it was just a surprise. There prices of chicken were a good size and it was a pretty big portion for a lunch. I had ordered fried rice. It was okay... nothing to write home about. My husband's Hunan Shrimp had a generous portion of shrimp. It tasted really good. The veggies with it were carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli. They actually had a crunch factor which we prefer over smoothly. Our bill was $15 which is crazy for the portion size. You get a lot for your money. read more

Asian Cafe - Sesame Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We love this place! The family that runs this business is so kind! We have taken family members and friends here often and we have all enjoyed it! I love The crab Rangoons and Lo mein! read more

For the past year I kept thinking there needs to be a place to get some Thai Curry in the Castle Shannon area. When I saw Asian Cafe opening where the KFC/Taco Bell use to be I did not think much of it, but when they delivered the menu to my house I was excited to see some Thai food! Since they opened I ordered the Penang Curry and Thai Red Sauce with chicken. Both were good. The Penang Curry came with green beans, carrots, and onions. The sauce was what you would expect from this joint, standard and nothing too amazing (like smiling banana leaf) but it cured my craving. The thai red sauce was better. This sauce had a lemon grass basil taste to it. It came with snow peas, green beans, mushrooms, onions, carrots and fresh thai basil leaf! Shrimp rolls are standard and the last order they put in four small doughnut holes (not sure if there is an actual ethnic name for this?) which was nice. I never sat inside but take out is fast, 10-15 minutes for 3 meals during dinner time. The lady who takes my orders is very nice. I asked her a question and she tried her best to understand and answer it. I hung up the phone smiling, and I am one who hates ordering takeout! Since I am not a fan of chinese food this is going to be my go to place to order from since they are a thai selection. read more

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This indeed is a nice little restaurant tucked away near the Lebanon Shops. Penang Curry is very good. Steamed dumplings are out of this world. read more

Me and my sister came here to eat. We looked at the pictures to see what looks good. We were also the first people here and we were the first ones to order. However, we got our food last and what we ordered looks nothing like the pictures. The only part of the mean my sister liked was the rice. And I liked nothing. The food has no favor and all you can taste is the slimy texture. The service is horrible it is like waiting for a train that doesn't even come to your station. The smell of this building is disgusting, and it gets worse going to the bathroom. The bathroom is dirty just like everything else here. I recommend going to Brookline to eat at the Thong Garden. read more

Quick and friendly service. The food is consistently good and very fairly priced with large portions. I wish that they delivered- that is my only qualm but it is definitely worth the quick drive for take out read more

Got to love this small, family run place. It is pretty no-frills but they have great prices, friendly service, and good food. Singapore Rice Noodles for the win, every time. read more

My fiance and I stopped in for lunch. It's a small restaurant with very little ambiance: your typical Asian take out restaurant. It was really hot though. No air on and in the 80's outside. We both ordered a lunch special. I had beef and broccoli and he got General Tso's chicken. The eggrolls were meh. Mostly cabbage, not great flavor. I enjoyed the beef and broccoli and it was a good portion size for lunch. His chicken was overcooked and the sauce was just average. Not a bad experience but we won't likely return. read more