Korean cuisine the Korean pancakes are excellent there is a hot/spicy chicken dish that is really good too called baldak.

Oh I love Korean food! I was so excited and surprised to find such a well-reviewed Korean restaurant in Cecil! The shop is TINY. There are seriously two tables and a bar that seats another 4 people maybe. I'd probably just take out next time. We walked in and weren't recognized by anyone for a good 10 minutes. When my husband asked if we should wait and if someone would take our order (we seriously didn't know how it worked) we were kinda dismissed - but I honestly think it might have been a slight language barrier. What he said came across as dismissive but I truly don't think he meant it that way. The service got much better as we went on. They were clearly swamped with take out orders. My husband and I shared the veggie pancake and I ordered the jap chae. The food was fresh and very authentic. They have a good variety and I will definitely come back and try more! Just probably take out next time. read more

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I'm not much of an adventurous eater but this place was so good!! We ordered as a group and everyone's food looked amazing! I had the chicken stir fry type meal, it was extremely good! Whatever sauce came on it was fantastic. I can't wait to eat here again! read more

The food is awesome always consistent. The owner is always pleasant and remembers who you are. You won't be disappointing.

The best, no words needed. Best foods, best customer service! Not many Korean restaurant around this area but this one is must go place!

A gem! The owners were incredibly sweet when I said it was my first visit and asked what made me stop by. Listen....this place is no joke! Fresh, flavorful and great portions. I can't even wait to tell everyone about it. Worth the drive. We ordered the spicy cucumber salad, jap chae, pork ramen and Korean pancake. Delicious! Can't wait to go back! read more

Incredible food and service, but they are much more of a take out place than eat in. Korean pancakes are outstanding although the jalapeño pancakes are too hot for my palate. They have the best vegetable fried rice I've ever tasted...we always order Two. Bulgogi is Amazing as are other entree options. You won't be disappointed here....I'm certain about that! read more

This is such a diamond in the rough!It is so small and quaint so I wanted to wait for the right time. I went in hungry and left full! The flavor was such a nice change compared to anything else I have had lately. I was greeted by a friendly woman and man. The woman was in the kitchen and the man was cleaning off all the little pigs they collect. He said he cleans them all every 2 weeks. That speaks volumes to me and I knew I was going to enjoy my meal. I started off the Korean experience with the hot green pepper Korean pancake witch was amazing!!! The hot pepper sauce/ paste was so full of flavor and the pancake was fresh and hot! They also gave me a small plate with some kim chi and Korean style cole slaw. Next, I had the Sae Woo Bo Kum (sautéed shrimp). This was my favorite dish and main entree. The flavors were so powerful and enjoyable. The ingredients were all fresh and cooked to perfection! Finally, I also ordered the spicy ramen! It was full of flavor and the broth was amazing for my head cold. I did not finish the noodles but I did finish all the broth. I highly recommend making a trip if you want fresh Korean cuisine. It is very small so keep that in mind during peak dinner hours. read more

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This place is amazing. Best Korean food I've ever had. If I remember correctly, the owners drive to Virginia every month to a specific Korean market for ingredients. True dedication. I look forward to coming here every time I come home to Pittsburgh. Literally my first stop when leaving the airport. The spicy ramen and Mandu are absolutely incredible. I could probably eat 50 Mandu, they're that good. Check this place out you won't be disappointed. read more

Had some time before our flight home from Pittsburgh. Was craving some Korean food. Found this place on Yelp. Small mom and pop place on the side of the road. Reminded us of the road to Hana in Maui and stopping on the side of the road for some grub. Got the kimchi jigae and kimchi fried rice. Fried rice was very good. Kimchi jigae (soup) was fine as well. Due to COVID, they only have a couple of tables outside. Most of the patrons were getting take out. Would recommend if you have a spicy food craving. Service was super friendly. read more

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Our daughter found this place online as she is the source we go to to find food worth driving for, esp Asian foods. This was very well worth the drive, fun and it was right before the virus hit. I'm looking forward to returning soon. read more

Great small business with authentic Korean food. The short ribs were a bit pricey for what you received but the flavor was great!! I would recommend the kimchi it was amazing and the owners were very friendly read more

My family and I went to Golden Pig because it was recommended to us by some friends multiple times. Upon first entering, you can tell you're going to get an authentic, home made meal. It's just the husband and wife who are there doing everything, which was incredibly impressive and admirable. You can tell they really enjoy cooking for people, and they're also so incredibly kind. Many people came in and out of the restaurant who were good friends with the owners, and seeing their interactions were so sweet. As many other reviews have probably mentioned, the restaurant is extremely small. Definitely try and go at an off time in order to get a seat. You'll also find that a lot of people put in to-go or pick up orders, so even if there aren't many other people dining in, your food could still take a little longer than expected. However, our food still got out to us pretty fast! No complaints. The meal also starts off with a small plate of kimchi, pickled radish, broccoli with some type of sauce, and Korean coleslaw so you can snack on it if your food takes a bit of time! They were all so yummy- I ate half while waiting for my food and half with the appetizers and my entree. For food we ordered the Fried Potatoes, Egg Soup, and the Korean Pancake with Veggies and Hot Pepper as appetizers. The Potatoes were nothing to shake a stick at. The egg soup was good, but it was better when we added the hot sauce to it. The best part of the soup were the giant chunks of egg in it! The pancake was incredible- would definitely get again, maybe next time with kimchi. For our entrees, I got the Sautéed Tofu and Veggies. It wasn't overly flavorful, but I did really love how they prepared the tofu (pan fried as opposed to fried in a fryer like most places). It was pretty garlicky which I really liked, and the veggies were bright and perfectly cooked. My mom and sister got the Sautéed Shrimp and neither one of them was crazy about it- overall not super flavorful. They preferred mine. My dad got the Kalbi, and while it wasn't what he expected, he thought it was excellent. We also shared a Veggie Fried Rice, which was good but not as amazing as the people in the restaurant told us as they were leaving. It was good paired with our entrees, but I don't think I would've enjoyed it alone. Overall this restaurant was great! Definitely an experience and some of the best (and maybe only) Korean food you'll find in the area. read more

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I've loved everything I've ordered at the Golden Pig and it's definitely worth the drive into Cecil for it. Pittsburgh generally doesn't have that many Korean restaurants, and this one is truly one of the best I've tried. It's a small restaurant owned by a couple who makes all of the food themselves. Would highly recommend! read more

Always delicious authentic food and great service! Would recommend takeout as seating is limited and it can get very busy! Take a look at their interesting drinks in the cooler, they will sometimes have rare Korean drinks that are fun to try! read more

Golden Pig - Korean Near Me - Cecil, Pennsylvania

Absolutely loved this place. Got there with my wife just as it opened, which was good since it is tiny and only seats around a dozen. The owners were friendly. The food was good with a nice spice level. It was very filling. The only quibble I had was that I would appreciate if the menu was a little more descriptive of what the dishes were, since I'm not familiar with Korean food. read more

Literally a hole in the wall !! It's run by a husband and wife and food is authentic. Not a lot of place to sit .

My first visit, it is a tiny spot but close to my new home, so in trying to support the local shops, I had to sop in. Great food, fresh ingredients, prepared by people who care and enjoy what they do. I will defiantly be back for more. read more

Had Korean veggie pancakes, Mandy, short ribs, and bulgogi. The best homemade kimchi and hot chili sauce! Cant wait to go back and try something new! read more

Been wanting to try this place for a years now and it's only 11 minutes away from me!! I ordered the beef bulgogi with the mixed veggies Korean pancake. Was very pleased with the authenticity of the meal and the flavors were outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try something else! Would absolutely recommend giving this gem a try!! read more

This is a small mom and pop authentic Korean spot. Not sure you can go wrong exploring this menu, but I go for the spicy bulgogi pork plate. Please understand it's only a 12 seat joint but take out is available. read more

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I can't say enough good things! The tastiest Korean food I've ever had -- with the best service too! The food was ready quickly and piping hot when I got it home. Tender beef and flavorful rice with the perfect texture. So happy I picked up lunch here -- this is definitely my new go to! The owners are a joy as well. Just a tip -- originally ordered through UberEats and had the driver cancel after two hours. The owner said they aren't partnering with UberEats, don't plan to, and are unsure how they got on the app. So when ordering take out, call the restaurant directly! Cant wait to go back and try more of what they have to offer. read more

Golden Pig - Beef bulgogi with fried rice - Korean Near Me - Cecil, Pennsylvania

Simply the BEST Authentic Korean Food in Pittsburgh Area. Yong makes everything from scratch and everything is cooked to order. From Spicy Kimchi Soup, Mandu, JapJae, Cold Spicy Noodles and OHHH the Bulgogi Beef or Pork. They are Takeout Only right now. Well worth the short trek down Rt 50 to Cecil. You won't be disappointed ! read more

Delicious food and great staff. I loved this place and will definitely go back for more delicious Korean food.

My best friend and I had plans in Pittsburgh and wanted to eat some place that isn't a chain. We opted to try Golden Pig and loved it. I'm half Korean and the food was delicious and reminded me so much of my own family's cooking. Prices are extremely fair and the couple that runs this place are so nice! Highly recommend. read more

Consistently excellent. We've ordered from "the Pig" dozens of times since we're close by and have yet to have a bad experience. The woman who runs the place is sharp as a tack and understands her craft. Solid, reliable, excellent Korean food. Can't believe I haven't reviewed it before now. A++ read more

Worth the drive! So friendly. I had the small beef bulgogi and my husband had kimchee soup. The soup came with 4 sides! Rice, kimchee, daikon pickle and cabbage slaw. Bulgogi was the perfect size meal for me, and my husband had soup leftover. read more

I read others talk about this being a "tiny" place and was assuming it would be small. It's smaller than small. It's about the size of the last 4 rows of a school bus. You cannot have a table for 4 here. There are two tables total that might squeeze 3, plus maybe 4-5 seats at a counter. That being said, the woman who runs this literally does everything! That's both good and bad. The bad is that she's swamped between taking orders, cooking, answering the phone, and who knows how cleanup and dishwashing is done.... It's like someone's mom in a small kitchen with limited supplies. But she gets it done!! Amazing. The food is ok, not great. Considering its in Cecil maybe I should say it's great. But frankly I was hoping for something better. I love Korean food and have been spoiled by some awesome Korean places, regrettably none in Pittsburgh. The Korean pancake was a huge starter and even though we ordered it with hot peppers it was a little bland. My Buldak Chicken was listed on the menu as fiery and "not for the faint of heart" but It was probably only a 6 on the heat scale but fairly tasty. My wife's Daeji bulgogi looked almost identical despite being a pork dish. The color was indeed, as someone else pointed out, like that of fiery Cheetos. Somewhat off putting. Must be the same sauce cause the dishes tasted almost the same. All in all, pretty good food and very reasonably priced. Not worth the drive for me. Also not a place I'd want to wait to get into. Go off peak or call for takeout. read more

Golden Pig - Buldak chicken. Tasty but not as hot as the menu promises! - Korean Near Me - Cecil, Pennsylvania

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I knew Golden Pig was a small one woman operation and her leanings were home cooked Korean. I couldn't wait to try her food. The owner was very warm & welcoming and we were seated at one of 2 tables in the restaurant. There were also 2 other patrons seated at the bar that had 4 stools. It's a tiny operation. We ordered the Korean Pancake with Kimchi to start. My husband ordered the bul dak chicken that was described as fiery hot. I ordered the pork daeji bulgogi. Our Korean Pancake arrived with 2 starter plates with some amazing Korean Coleslaw, Kimchi & other assorted veggies. I mixed all the starter goodies with my kimchi pancake & it worked. Without these enhancements the pancake wasn't nearly as exciting. Both of our main dishes arrived with what appeared to be a similar sauce - the color of hot cheetos (that's literally off the Post Gazette review that hung above our table & he nailed it!). The sauces were nearly identical & I actually preferred it over my husband's chicken than my pork. Spice on a 1-10 scale was probably a 7 for the chicken & a 5 on the pork. That was about the only difference in the sauces that I could discern. It was definitely a home cooked style & pretty good. If I lived close enough to frequent Golden Pig, I believe the owner's charming personality could woo me into a 4 star. She's quite fun and really brings her personality into her cooking. Realistically it's a 3.5 rating. Although I 100% get the plethora of 5 star ratings she's getting from regulars who adore her. We are in love with Korean food & have tried some truly stellar places, sadly not in Pittsburgh. Not yet anyway. read more

Golden Pig - Daeji Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Cecil, Pennsylvania

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This place is my all time favorite. We are so fortunate to have such a place in a small town. The authenticity of the cuisine and the kindness of the owner keeps me coming back for more. Everything on the menu is delicious but my favorite is theBuldak Chicken! read more

It's really a one-woman show. She is such a sweetie and doesn't take a moment to pause in the kitchen, working away trying to serve everyone as fast as possible while still being friendly to all her guests an apologizing for the wait. Everything is fresh to order. EVERYTHING. I saw her get fresh veggies out of her fridge and chop them fresh for order. The only thing in a box were presoftened chapchae noodles. Imagine your mom making dinner for your family five times in a row in an hour. She is really working miracles there. That said, the wait got pretty long while we were there, and that's with some of her regulars helping her after they finished eating. Really gives you that mom's kitchen feel. Made me smile. Judging on the food itself alone, I don't think she's necessarily much better Asian-mom cook than many ordinary moms out there. In that respect it's not very impressive. In comparison, I have had better Mom&Pop shop Korean food in a similar type restaurant (though unfortunately located far away in Houston). We had mandoo, daeji bulgolgi, chapchae noodles, korean pancakes. Everything tasted good and well-cooked but very ordinarily homey, and while I appreciate this and think it's the definite selling point of this adorable little shop, my parents were not impressed by the flavor and mom thought it's nothing she can't make herself... and she's probably right. Personally, I don't feel the need to come back as long as my mom is willing to feed me. But I recommend this as an awesome Asian-mom substitute for those in need of some delicious home-made comfort food. Everything about Golden Pig is just a home-with-your-mom experience. If I had something like this near me, I'd definitely be the top regular. But I know there are students in the 'Burgh away from their moms who would loooove a place like this to get a taste of home - too bad it's located so far away from the city :( read more

Delicious Korean Food that is authentic, home cooked, and reasonably priced. This place is out of the way for me, but well worth the trip. It's a tiny place with a limited number of tables and seats about 12. They do a considerable amount of take-out business, too. The first thing you notice is that everyone is happy and well fed. The owner is funny and very welcoming. She explained that she prepares everything from scratch, and that her food is based on Southern Korean Cuisine. We had the Jop-Cha and Buldak, but I want to hurry back and try the Man-Du, which is apparently very popular. Along with your order, they bring 3 appetizers to your table, all very unique and tasty. If you like to eavesdrop, you can hear every conversation in the room. But everyone seems to be having a great time and they are enjoying the food. read more

So I didn't know what to expect from this place. It's in the middle of the suburbs and was touted as having the best Korean food. Umm, ok. I walked in and it's TINY. Just a handful of seats, so definitely not the place to bring a group of friends or family. But it's charming and the owner is such a warm and welcoming hostess. I glanced at the short menu, then made a few selections. I decided to have the spicy ramen there and ordered the bulgogi and tofu sautéed with kimchi and pork to go. The ramen was ready quickly and is served with lots of tasty vegetables to add in. It was freaking delicious. The noodles were al dente and the broth couldn't have been more flavorful. The portion was definitely enough to be a meal...I actually took some home with me. Once I got into my car, the smell of the other dishes completely overwhelmed my senses and I had to give it a try. Good grief this woman can cook! You can tell that she really cares about every single dish she creates and puts her soul into the food. I live in Regent Square and I have come to the conclusion that I will have to make regular trips out to Cecil to enjoy more of Ms. Kwon's fabulous food. read more

Golden Pig - Spicy ramen! Omg it's soooo good - Korean Near Me - Cecil, Pennsylvania

It's like sitting in someone's kitchen -- and it's only about the size of one too. It's only the second time I've ever had Korean food and the first time I had to go to LA to get it. So my quick trip down the road to Cecil was not a disappointment. First: the food. I got Mandu which is classic Korean dumplings served with rice. Mine had broccoli, carrot, cabbage & tofu in them. There were way too many to ever eat in one sitting. Especially because we started with Kimchi Pancakes and a little kimchi veggie salad. Next: the environment. Golden Pig gets a lot of regulars. People kept coming into the store and going behind the counter to grab something to snack on or talk to the owner. Just as I was leaving a big rowdy group of guys came in and basically filled the restaurant. They started to pass around wine to all of us in the restaurant. It was an experience unlike any other, for sure. read more

Golden Pig - Veggie Salad/Kimchi - Korean Near Me - Cecil, Pennsylvania

My nail tech lives not too far from Golden Pig and she told me about this place. It took a few calls and about 10 mins to get someone on the line to place an order... believe it's a husband and wife team..but they're so sweet and make delicious food. This place is very tiny so definitely take-out. I decided to try the Korean pancakes-mixed veggies, mandu (Korean dumplings) and jap chae(?). Food is excellent. I will definitely be back to try some more food. read more

Golden Pig - Korean pancakes-mixed veggies, mandu (Korean dumplings) and jap chae(?) - Korean Near Me - Cecil, Pennsylvania

I was in Canonsburg for a church meeting today. I drove through Cecil and remembered hearing about an amazing Korean restaurant in this town. On the way home from my meeting, I thought why not stop by The Golden Pig for lunch? I am so glad I stopped by! This 10 seat restaurant is presided by the most colorful Korean lady. I didn't catch her name but wow, was she entertaining! I got there at 1pm and it was still pretty packed. And as I was finishing up, there was another couple and a family of 5 trying to get in for a late lunch. I wanted to order just about everything on the menu. It's a short menu, but all my Korean favorites. I finally settled on the Daiji Bulgogi ($7.50) - Thin-sliced marinated pork in a spicy red pepper glaze. Absolutely delicious and it came with a great assortment of banchan (Korean side dishes - seaweed and chives and kimchi). The Daiji Bulgogi was just perfectly spicy. The last time I had this was in Seoul last summer and it totally brought me back there in my first bite. My bill came to $9.00 pre-tip and I ordered a Diet Coke. I will have to make the trip to Cecil more often when I get my Korean food craving - which seems to be more often than not these days! Why not take the trip off the beaten path and give this place a shot? I would never have guessed finding exceptional Korean food in a sleepy little town like Cecil. It was like being back in Seoul - an incredible feat for a one woman show serving the dining room and cooking up classic soul satisfying Korean food at the same time! read more

Seriously amazing food. The place is insanely small. I mean REALLY small wkth only two tables and a counter wkth 4 chairs. The guy who runs the place is SO nice. We needed gluten free so he made us chicken fried rice with no soy sauce and rice rolls-my 7&5 yr old begged for more! Great place and well priced! The barber beside this joint was great too. Got both boys hair cut for $11 a piece! The barber was so gentle and caring! Will be back read more

I honestly love this little joint! The food is delicious every single time. My partner and I went on a date here before COVID and it was so nice to just eat outside together and enjoy the food. Highly recommended if you love authentic food, and supporting small businesses. read more

The food is always delicious. The owner is a delight. Take out only. Absolutely worth the drive.

This is the type of place that if it was closer to foot traffic and the city, you might never get to eat it cause of how busy it would be. I ate the ramen bowl, vegetable pancake and the mandu, it was all flawlessly executed and served with a genuine enthusiastic smile by the owner and cook, Yong. Perfectly priced, beyond fair. If I lived closer I'd go once a week. Worthy of whatever length of drive you need to make for the experience. This is the type of place that won't be here forever as the owner expressed that when it's over, it's over, so go to at least say you did it before you can't ever again! read more

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