The food here was delicious! Great atmosphere. Good for groups. The server we had was excellent- he was kind and went above and beyond. I have a coworker who has severe dietary restrictions and they were so kind with working with him until they got it right. I enjoyed the shrimp Pad Thai. The flavors were balanced- not too sweet. I got extra crushed peanuts- delicious! They also gave us free green tea cheesecake since we were celebrating 2 birthdays. I would definitely return! read more

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With this freezer weather out here Uber Eats suggested this spot, so thought of giving it a try! We got the chicken pad Thai (spice level 4) and chicken fried rice (spice level 1). Let me start with spice level 4! Do not eat it on an empty stomach ! But if you can handle a good spice level this is great otherwise just go for spice level 1 and you'll be alright! lol. This spot definitely surprised me cause I've driven by it and never gone in. The food was amazing! Definitely good Thai food and will be back again for more. Will have to try spice level 3 to see how that goes! Also wish they had dessert options! read more

A takeout seafood pad see ew with a massive mussel and scallop and a beautiful amount of squid? Say no more. I will be back soon. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Seafood Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food, service and overall experience was wonderful! Waiter was so gracious, welcoming and warm. Pad Thai and Pineapple Curry were some of the best I've ever had!! read more

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! read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Tom Kha Soup - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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! read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Pineapple Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - L-r shrimp drunken noodles, chicken pad thai n beef red curry noodle soup - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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The food was good. I ordered Thai fried rice, pad Thai and spring rolls. I got a level 3 spice but probably could have gotten higher. The service was not good though. There was only one person working and they seemed either overwhelmed even though it was not busy. read more

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Walked in, wasn't greeted or anything. Walked towards the back of the place and was finally greeted the older lady told us she had a long night working last night, big rush and how she didn't want to be there today because her foot hurt. Got appetizers which were delicious. The entrees the waitress messed up and gave another table the curry we ordered and asked if we would just keep it and she would give us a discount because she didn't want to tell her supervisor she messed up and get in trouble. (What if the individual she gave our curry to was allergic to what we ordered, because she didn't tell that table she gave them the wrong one). Would I go back? No because the staffs aren't honest. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

I'm quite picky about Thai food because I've been to both amazing and crappy places, so I came in with no expectations. It's nothing fancy but has a larger dining area than expected. We walked in all bundled up in the cold Pittsburgh evening and were seated right away. The server was very kind, timely, and cheerful. Portions were quite generous. 4 dishes for 3 people was way more than enough, and we took leftovers home. Also, my spice tolerance is pretty good, and the spice levels are actually accurate. Get a 4 or 5 level if you want a little kick but not overpowering. They definitely don't not skimp on flavor or spice. Fried rice: Great texture and flavor. They added a generous amount of chicken and vegetables as well! Pad Thai: They added a good amount of bean sprouts and peanuts. However, I did not like the taste of this one, and I usually LOVE pad thai. Maybe it was the sauce they used, but it was odd. I feel like this should have been better given the quality of the other items we ordered. Drunken noodles: Thick, slurpy noodles. What's not to love? Amazing texture and flavor with a little kick. I also loved all the vegetables. The tofu was cooked to perfection and wish they added even more. Panang curry: This one was up there along with the drunken noodles. We ordered this slightly spicier which was the right move. It had a variety of vegetable and was irresistible on top of fluffy sticky rice. If I lived in Pitt this would definitely be a regular takeout place for me. read more

Service was friendly and prompt. It's a decent takeout place, but the curry was watery and lacking in flavor. But for the price, it wasn't bad. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Pineapple and pumpkin curries. Crab Rangoon. - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped by today for dinner and had the best Thai food ever! First off, the owners are so kind! There is also a lot of fresh flowers and plants throughout. After getting seated, I ordered the Thai iced tea and the red curry noodle with chicken (spice level 6). My parented ordered the pad see ew with chicken (spice level 8). We were so impressed with the flavor of everything AND the spice. Sometimes places don't have spice, but this delivered. Don't sleep on Dancing Crab!! We are already thinking about going back. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Red Curry Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Good Thai food, a little pricey. We ordered the pad see ew with shrimp and the red curry with chicken. Both at a spice level of 2 and they each a small kick to it. I enjoyed the pad see ew a bit more than the curry but both were good. The rice on the side was a bit dry. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Yummmmmmy! I brought my coworkers here for lunch and everybody loved their dishes. I don't like spicy food so next time I'll choose "1" but one coworker ordered a 7 said it was great and he would make it hotter next time. The food had great flavor and the portion was good if you're hungry! The owner and chef came out and introduced herself which was appreciated. The only strange thing was the server, Paula, who discouraged us from ordering certain food items. I'm glad I stuck with my choice because I thoroughly enjoy mine. Street parking is available. I will be back and recommend for good Thai food! read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Got takeout from here on a Tuesday night. The food was absolutely solid. I ordered Pad Thai with chicken, spiciness five. It was perfect in spiciness and the chicken was not over cooked (as is sometimes an issue.). Be careful of the spiciness factor if you're not ready for it. Husband ordered the Panang curry with chicken. He said it was very good as well. My reason for the 4 stars is due to the price. We paid $17 for the pad Thai and $18 for the curry. The serving of the curry dish was very small compared to other Thai establishments. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Panang curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Wasn't a good night. It took 27 minutes to just get water and put in ourcocktail order. Cocktails...mind you we ordered nothing more than 3 Grey Goose with olives...took another 31 minutes, annnd which arrived at our table as Goose with orange. An hour in, and after another staff member just took over our table, our food order was finally taken. We stayed cool because we were excited to try the fooooood! I was most excited to try the Khao Soi short rib entree. It really is a beautifully plated dish. HALF of the dish was absolutely delicious... short rib was tender and the flavors of the dish were really great. The other half of the dish...and sadly the larger piece of short rib...was woefully underdone in that it was so full of fat that hadn't yet cooked out. Blecgh. Pad Thai was fine. Just....ehh fine. We might have had dessert but they never offered it... which was OK by us because we had already been there for 2 1/2 hours. Quite a long time for cocktails and entrées, wouldn't you say? Annnnd they were literally turning off the lights as we were signing our check. I was over it and wanted to get the hell out anyway. I felt like I aged a year while I was there. You would have to convince me to go back. read more

Everything about this restaurant rocks - the atmosphere, the food, the service. Paul is the man!!!! The food is some of the best Thai in Pittsburgh. We love you Dancing Crab! Highly recommend. read more

Everything was delicious and the portions are big!!! We got the red curry, Penang curry, pad see ew, and glass noodles appetizer. The service is great. He's welcoming and funny! I hope this place gets the attention it deserves. read more

Over all not bad, the server didn't bring one of appetizers, but brought one extra tee, the presentation of the food differs from the online picture and it was 6 of us, by the time we got the check, which they can only split in two, there was a 20% gratuity added, I'll be fine if I was told that in advance, it's illegal to charge without letting customers know, businesses must disclose their automatic gratuity policy to customers in advance. This can be done on the menu, on a sign at the entrance of the restaurant, or verbally by the server.As you guessed none of that was done read more

Just got back from the restraunt. Nice Thai food. The appetizers were very good as well as the main dish. The Thai tea was on the sweet side, but when the authentic Thai spice hit (mind you 3 out of 10) the sweetness was a heavenly comfort. It was a bit sad thing they did not have any dissert today because we were ready for them. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Drunken Noodle, Rad Nah - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Definitely one of my fav Thai spots in the city of Pitt. Cozy mom and pop, reminds me of NYC in that way, and also because it's open later than most! Service is very attentive and also fast. Love Nicky's Thai for swanky vibes, but love Dancing Crab for the food and the coziness. They get a 5 for food. read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Dancing Crab Noodle House is my fav Thai in the city of Pitt - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Came here on a recent weekend night, after a UPitt football victory. Treated my daughter and her friend to a "family style" feast as the friend had never had Thai food and we'd heard great things about this spot! Our waitress was super-friendly and helped us space-out the meal so it all didn't come out at the same time, allowing us to savor and enjoy each course of dishes. We ordered three appetizer style plates and two main dishes and it was the perfect amount of food for four hungry humans. Our three appetizers included plates of crab Rangoon, chicken sate and dancing tempura shrimp. Their crab Rangoon seemed to have real bits (and flavor) of crab, whereas most other versions of this often taste just like cream cheese. It came a light, sweet and spicy dipping sauce that complimented the fried star-shaped Rangoons quite well. The chicken satay had that fantastic grilled char to them, served on wooden skewers and accompanied by the same dipping sauce as the crab Rangoon along with a spicy, creamy peanut sauce that I actually ate with a spoon when we were done (I never let that sauce go to waste!!!). Last was the tempura shrimp which were plump and artistically piled high against a bed crispy noodle and then drizzled with a "signature sauce" which was creamy and spicy. Delish! Our two main dishes included chicken pad Thai in tamarine sauce and beef drunken noodles in chili garlic sauce. Their pad Thai was substantial, almost overflowing out of the bowl. The tamarine sauce was sticky, sweet but also spicy (as you'd expect) and the chopped peanuts on top added just a little crunch to the overall texture of each bite. We chose beef as the protein in our drunken noodle dish...it paired well with the flat rice noodles, bell peppers, cabbage and basil. The chili garlic sauce clung to every morsel in the dish making for a pungent, bitey bite each time. This late-night meal did not disappoint, and I look forward to many return visits when we are back in town! read more

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Delightful, modern interior with outstanding service and delicious food. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful with ordering items....high recommend! read more

Dined in for the first time tonight - we usually get take out. Food came out quick, hot, and spice level was on point! I realized I didn't get a photo after 3 bites in so the back right is looking sparse because i needed instant gratification. It's a challenge not to eat the entire plate! read more

Dancing Crab Thai Noodle House - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

I have heard so many amazing things about this restaurant, so I had to try it out for myself. I got a pineapple fried rice with chicken, crab Rangoons, and Thai Tea. One of my favorite things besides the food is you can customize the dish, they let you pick spice level and what protein you would like. Let me tell you though if you don't like spicy foods, get a 0 because the spice is strong. The food was amazing, it was spicy and all flavors combined nicely. I have never had crab Rangoons like these. The Thai tea was okay, it had a little bit of an aftertaste which was kinda disappointing because I love Thai tea. The lovely lady who brought me my takeout was really sweet and make sure I got everything that I needed read more

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My partner and I had dinner here maybe a week ago after a big urban hike to see the Mosaic Stairway on Oakley Street. We were tired and hungry. It's a large clean series of spaces. Nicely decorated with traditional Thai decor. Staff was friendly. It's probably the most spicy Thai food we've ever had. The waiter asked how spicy he wanted the tom yum soup. My partner said 6 (1-10) figuring it'd be kinda spicy. FYI, 6 is crazy spicy, more for a sophisticated Thai palate than an American one. However, there was a mix up with my order, pad see ew. The waiter didn't ask how spicy I wanted it, so it was probably also a 6. It was too spicy. I ate a few bites but drank several glasses of cold water and ate plain rice to stop the burning sensation. After some back and forth, I asked they make something different and they were willing to give us 15% off. I had pad thai with tofu (no heat) which probably was the best I've ever had with more subtle flavors and no strange orange sauce like other places. We took the pad see ew to eat another day. On a side note, when we first ordered, we saw that Yelp had a 10% off the meal on the app, but they didn't seem to know anything about it. Anyway, when you go, make sure you understand how spicy you want each dish. read more

We ate at new Dancing Crab in East Liberty. Very good food and excellent service. Tom Ka soup and mussaman curru were excellent. We will be back. read more

Amazing food! Owner is very passionate and decor is perfect for the Thai atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone looking to try some authentic Thai cuisine. read more