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    Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House

    4.4 (380 reviews)
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    Spicy Basil Fried Rice
    Yvette L.

    "One million!" Food, ambiance, and especially service were phenomenal. As we entered the establishment, we were greeted with a welcoming smile. The menu had plenty options but not too overwhelming. I don't enjoy spicy food AT ALL; and enjoyed my level 1 Yellow Curry dish! The hubby loves spice and his level 6 Basil Fried Rice was delicious. Presentation of each course amplified the entire experience. PS make sure you try the Thai Lemonade Tea

    Pad Thai with chicken
    Trish L.

    Dined in a party of 3 on a Tuesday around 6pm. We were one of three tables occupying the restaurant. The ambiance was quiet and inviting with light music, plenty of wood tones, and lots of plants. Our server was prompt and friendly and the food and drinks we ordered came out quickly. I enjoyed the dancing shrimp and spring rolls. Both were crunchy and VERY hot when they came out. I ordered my pad thai a level 5/10 spicy and it packed some serious heat. I like to think I can handle a medium level of spice, but this was slightly above that. My mom's drunken noodles were a 5/10 too, but we could barely taste the spice. My brother had the crab fried rice, also a 5/10, and his was just as spicy as mine. The flavors were great, but I think we'd drop down to a 4 to enjoy the food a little more next time. I thought the prices were a little high, but the quality was superb.

    Kathy X.

    Stopped by here for lunch with a large group and the restaurant was able to accommodate us quickly. Needless to say, the interior was spacious and the decor was lovely with orchid flowers, hanging lights, traditional Asian style art, along more whimsical, modern artwork. For my drink, I got the Thai Iced Coffee yummy and creamy, though a bit overly sweet with less coffee flavor. The menu was quite extensive and I was having a hard time choosing between Dancing Crab and Corn Fried Rice ($26) and Sizzling Seafood ($26). I finally went with the Crab Fried Rice because I've been craving it. This consisted of Jumbo lump Crab, fresh corn, and savory Thai basil sauce. My dish was the last to come out, and it was nicely presented in a round shape on the plate. There was plenty of crab and I could taste that it was true crab. The rice and corn were cooked to perfection, but I would have liked more basil sauce, as I felt like the dish was a bit dry. Service was solid. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. If I get a chance to return, I would like to try the Drunken Noodle or Duck Curry.

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    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House! I stopped in with a coworker for lunch on 3/19 and our server was so sweet. We each got a Thai tea, pad thai, and split the edamame. The food came in a generous portion (even the lunch size!) and you are able to pick how spicy you would like the pad thai. They make their own chili oil which was so fragrant and delicious. I also loved how descriptive the menu was about each of their dishes. The ambiance of restaurant was absolutely stunning with the cutest chalkboard art and beautiful fresh flowers at each table. I cannot emphasize how sweet our server was, I would go back just to talk more with him, so the amazing food and beautiful decor were the icing on the cake!

    Helen H.

    The food here was very flavorful. Service was super slow though. Restroom was a hike downstairs and was a bit dirty/old. The restaurant was cute and adorned with Thai elements such as elephants and fresh flowers on the table. The beef salad was wonderful! Beef was tender and the sauce was citrusy and refreshing. The eggplant with chicken was good, but reminded me more of Chinese food. The chicken satay was delicious. Cooked nicely while retaining softness and the dipping sauce was yummy. The curry was just okay and more on the sweet side. The rice came out in the shape of a heart-shaped- so cute.

    Chris C.

    Pretty big portions, ambience is nice inside, not that many customers so you'll likely get a table walk in but with big groups do reservation so you can get the long one. We came in 12 people and they fit us 6, 6 two diff tables on the spot but was kinda a hassle, understandably. Food was amazing- good pad see ew, really good yellow curry. Spice varies by dish but I'd say the spicy was very delicious- I'd try to go as high as you can. Had a really fun time here.

    Tom Kha Soup
    Allison J.

    The food was great! The atmosphere leaves something to be desired. Note that their spice scale goes from 1-10; I chose a 5 and it was still pretty spicy for me. They do seem to be understaffed, but the service was ok. Great tom kha!

    Pad see ew
    Colleen F.

    Best Thai food around! Cant go wrong with any selection on the menu. A must is the mango sticky rice for desert!

    Pineapple Fried Rice
    Isabel L.

    With so many Thai options in Pittsburgh, it's tough to know which ones are the best and Dancing Crab easily tops the list. I think every Thai restaurant in pgh is good for different things and I think Dancing Crab has the best fried rice in the area. Stopped in w a couple friends and we had such a great time. The family who owns the establishment could not have been kinder and the service is always amazing. Their Thai tea is the best in the city and is, of course, delicious. Every person I've taken here has said that they can't wait to come back. I opted for the pineapple fried rice with tofu, you can choose between a couple different protein options but I wasn't really in the mood to eat meat. My friend got the same fried rice but with chicken and loved it. You will be asked what spice level you'd like your food and ONLY get the higher levels if you truly like spicy food. That might seem pretty self explanatory but I learned my lesson the hard way since the levels are a bit spicier than you think it would be. It's out of a scale of 10 and I opted for a 2.5. As someone who loves spicy food I felt like this was actually like a 4-5 so this was perfect for me. The portions are large so I had enough food for lunch the next day. I thought the rice was perfect and there was enough of each topping in my fried rice. Such a cute spot and I hope they get the busy business they deserve. You won't regret stopping by!

    Rj M.

    First and foremost I am shocked at the bad reviews I've read and feel that most of them stem from long ago or just a bad day? Because my experience was amazing, outstanding, down right phenomenal! Chef Lek and her team are gracious, warm and welcoming. They walked us through the menu being new guests and made sure we felt comfortable with several items from our experience in Thai cuisine. We were here based on reviews from https://www.instagram.com/ana.eats.pgh?igsh=MXZzcnk3bGJxaDYyMQ== This woman knows good food, and she knows that this is a gem amongst many in this great city. Can't wait to come back and try more!!

    Tom Kha Soup
    Nate R.

    Street parking available. The atmosphere was cozy with dim lighting and neat features along the wall. We got the vegetable tom kha soup and edamame for appetizers. The soup was so flavorful; would highly recommend! It's hard to go wrong with edamame. These ones had garlic, which was a nice addition. For our entree, we got pad Thai noodles with beef (spice level 2) and they hit the spot. Full of flavor and nice size portions. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. An easy, reliable decision for a weeknight meal or date night.

    L-r shrimp drunken noodles, chicken pad thai n beef red curry noodle soup
    Antoinette S.

    We found this place as always on yelp. Ordered lunch on a Sunday. We got the shrimp drunken noodles, chicken pad thai n beef red curry lnoodle soup. They were all delicious. Generous portions. Not a morsel left. We will be in Southside flats more often and sure to come back. Thank you for a great lunch.

    Spring rolls
    Ulyana K.

    A nice and popular Thai spot in Pittsburgh. The food is definitely high quality and quite flavorful. They have some very cool (but also a tad expensive) specials, but I stuck to ordering what I like. I tried the pad see ew with tofu and the Thai spring rolls. The pad see ew with tofu was pretty good. They give you a good portion for a very reasonable price. It is quite heavy on the noodles (not as much vegetables, tofu, or egg). The noodles were cooked really well and the sauce was delicious, but I do wish they had vegetables other than just broccoli. The spring rolls were pretty good, too. They again give a great portion. However, there's nothing too special about them. A nice, flavorful sauce on the side, and crispy rolls (they weren't stuffed with much though). Decently good. All in all, a very solid Thai spot. I'd perhaps come back to try some of the specials, and the items I had were reasonably good.

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    Thank you Nirmal , can’t wait to see you at dinning room

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    Thank you so much

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    Thank you so much for great review

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    Thank you RJ , I really appreciate it

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    The Red Curry with Chicken was delicious and our server was nice. I'm surprised this place isn't more popular!

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    Delicious flavors! Generous portions and fresh vegetables. Options for everyone in our group. Quick service and drinks.

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