The wildly popular Noodlehead has expanded their menu which is a welcomed surprise. The basic staples like street noodles and delicious pork buns and variety of curries as well as their classic Pad Thai and other dishes are basically as good as the more expensive Asian restaurants. Still cash only but not to worry there's an ATM inside. All and all you can't go wrong there be careful not to order too hot on a 0-4 heat index. read more

I actually like the new menu for the most part. There are some interesting options on there you probably can't find anywhere else. I like the apparently controversial new love boat with pork rinds, though I admit I can't remember the prior version. In general I enjoy the food here, though it runs a bit sweet for my taste, and it's now hard to receive anything that's actually spicy. There was a time when ordering a two at Noodlehead was a risky decision, but in my recent visits, a three barely contains any discernible spice, and a four (out of five) hardly qualifies as medium. The space is nice, though the stools aren't super comfortable, and if you sit at the window bar there's nowhere to hang your purse. Service is generally good, and I'm very happy they take credit cards now. read more

Truly the best Thai I've had! We ordered both versions of the street noodles and the crab rangoons. We cannot wait to come back. Something to note is that this place is cash only! read more

Delicious, fresh food. Great prices. Loved the ambiance. I had the beef soup. It was so flavorful. The only downside was that the beef was overcooked and a bit tough. Other than that, the food was wonderful. The service was awesome as well. I will definitely return next time I'm in PA! read more

Same great reviews really. We got window seating, which is like sitting on stools next to each other, but at least it reduced the wait time. One thing to remember is they are a cash only place. It's a bit inconvenient, but it's worth it. The food was still great. The spring rolls and sweet potato triangles were good. Basically the triangles are little samosas stuffed with sweet potato instead of regular potatoes. You get like 5 cocktail samosas. The spring roll was ok and it comes with 2 pieces. We should've asked for some hot sauce while having the appetizers as that would've helped. For the main, we had the Chiang Mai Noodles (I substituted the wheat noodles with rice noodles) and also the Kee Mao both with level 3 spice, which was perfect. The noodles were amazing again. Kee Mao was good. The waitress was great. For the rest, you can see my original review. read more

Cool location, our food came out fast! There was a wait but it went pretty quick. cash only but an atm is on site. Love they have the bottles of water for you. read more

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This was my first time at a Pittsburgh staple, Noodlehead! I loved the comfortable feel of the restaurant and affordable noodles. Huge plus for being BYOB too. We got the Street Noodle #1 and Chiang Mai Noodle (curry) they were both delicious however a bit on the sweet side. read more

Noodlehead - Chiang Mai Curry and Street Noodle #1 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Noodlehead is one of the gems of Shadyside that I always enjoy eating at. They have a perfectly sized menu that allows them to specialize and really put care into a manageable amount of dishes. My current favorite dish is the Chiang Mai Curry paired with a Thai Iced Tea. At a 3 spice level, the curry has the ideal heat, and the yellow coconut curry in the dish is deliciously creamy. They have also kept the prices very reasonable, but it's still cash only. There is an ATM in the building in case you forgot cash though. I can't wait to visit again and try some more dishes. read more

Noodlehead - Thai Iced Tea with Boba - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The best pad thai and pad see ew in PGH!! Portions are saucy and huge for a reasonable price. Service is fast and efficient, and it has a great ambiance for a relaxing dinner night. It can get very busy, but I'll definitely come back any chance I get Note: they are cash only! read more

3.5 stars Was somewhat disappointed after reading all the previous reviews and looking forward to dinner. We enjoyed two out of the five things we ordered: - Thai fried chicken- 5 stars, crunchy and good - Spicy cucumber salad- 2 stars, too sweet - Love boat- 1 star, disappointed with the broth which lacked depth of flavor and was too sweet - Beef soup- 1 star, too sweet - Kee mao- 5 stars, delicious Service was 5 stars. read more

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They have a new menu! And are now accepting credit cards instead of only cash. BYOB still read more

Noodlehead - Menu - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This spot is a staple in the weekly line up of take outs in our household. They are always tasty and fast on the orders while staying very reasonable on price. I dont even mess with anything else on the menu if it isn't a Street noodle #1 (spicy level 3). Savory, Spicy and a bit sour, cant get any better than that. The chicken is always fantastic and crunchy even when ordering take out and even better eating in. My only minor gripes would be they almost never pick up the phone when I call :(. Im lucky if i even get through after spamming the phone line if its dinner time on a weekday. You can order online, but the wait time to get food is typically and hour or more after you place it and that requires planning ahead, which is a no no in my book. Its also cash only. read more

Noodlehead - Street noodle #1 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food here was amazing! It is cash only and can get pretty busy around lunch time. We got there at 12:30pm on a Saturday with a party of 3, and there was no wait and many tables. By the end of lunch though, there was a line and every table was packed. Beautifully decorated inside. Great service - they can give you red pepper flakes and sambal to make your dish spicier if its not spicy enough. Big water bottle on the table for you to refill. I got the chiang mai curry - there were egg noodles and crispy noodles, and the sauce was sweet from the coconut, thick, and very rich/creamy! My favorite was my partner's pad see ew - it reminded me of the dim sum dish (cheong fun, rice noodle rolls) because of the sweet soy sauce. Shrimp is no extra cost! The portions were large and we had leftovers to enjoy later. All in all, a must try if you're in Shadyside! It's popular for a reason. read more

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New year, new Noodlehead!! They launched a brand new, WAY bigger menu!! Like, double the size of the old menu-- more of everything, especially the curries. We did a starter of the sausage, which was tasty, but not compelling (just a dry sausage with some condiments).The standout at our table was the duck noodle soup-- sweet, brothy, a whole duck leg. Also went for the massaman curry with chicken-- which our server told us was similar to the one at their sister restaurant, Pussedees Garden. Beautiful, creamy and flavorful. We also enjoyed the kapow chicken (they were out of pork), though it would be nice to have a smidge more sauce on this dish. Appreciate the attentive and informative service and our server was interested in our reaction to the new items. The vibe is still loud and casual but the seating and set up are nice and the new Noodlehead is still one of our old favorites! read more

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Yummy, affordable, cash only and tough to get a spot during peak times. But it's oh so worth it. My favorite dish is the Chiang Mai Curry with the fried chicken. It's a pretty large restaurant with a boho aesthetic so don't expect a quiet meal. Even though it's a wait, people order and eat quickly. Parking is kind of tough in Shadyside. Would like to see more options for that. read more

Noodlehead - Chiang mai curry with fried chicken - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Loved this place! What's not to love? Food is great, reasonably priced, with wonderful service in a pleasant space. Really enjoyed the pad see ew with shrimp - 2 was just where I like the spice level. Spring rolls were good, steamed dumplings and crab rangoon were meh, hot lemongrass tea delightful. Great soundtrack, too! I would go all the time if they were in my 'hood. read more

I've always been a Noodlehead fan. It's been a little bit since my last visit. The food stills remains low cost. The parking situation is always terrible in the area. But you deal with it for the food. read more

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Enjoyed by all- young and old! Our family- from grandmother 76 down to 5 year old was very happy with our meal! The server, Ian, explained the options and offered great suggestions for those who were unsure about the level of spice that may be enjoyed! The two in our group who really like a spicy meal enjoyed their level 3 spice and the optional added spice shaker and siracha sauce at the table. We shared the pork rolls, spring rolls, and thai fried chicken. Then each of us ordered a main dish except the 5 year old who ate some of our noodles and the appetizers. We had some left overs but nothing excessive. Absolutely we will come back again! read more

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Super fast with a simple selection of dishes. Cash only - but they have an atm. We had khao soi and pad kee mao. Yummmmmy.

Food was amazing service was great, this place was really cool great I definitely recommend this place

We do mostly takeout here so I can't speak on ambiance. With a GF spouse and a kid who won't eat spice we appreciate that NH is still affordable and accommodates our requests without issue. My only complaint is that they're cash only so I always have to remember that!! read more

Noodlehead is consistently fantastic! The menu is pretty small but everything on there is amazing. The servers are knowledge of allergens and the kitchen can make most items GF. They are cash only, do not take reservations, and are BYOB! read more

Noodlehead - Pad Thai CHICKEN - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Obsessed!! The food is amazing! The servers were very nice! The ambiance was very unique and fun! read more

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Omg so so good!! It does get busy so try to get there early if you can, and they need the whole party there before they will seat you. Delicious menu and priced well. Love the BYOB option with $0.75 recycling fee per person. The pad Thai is delicious but so is the street noodle 1 and 2. Not pictured are the spring rolls that were so crispy and flavorful. read more

Noodlehead - Street noodle 1 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A must try restaurant in Pittsburgh! The atmosphere is very cute and the food is even better! They also have vegan option which were delicious. They are cash only which is a bummer, but you should hit up an ATM to try this restaurant! read more

Please try their pad see yew sub fried chicken (if you can)! The sweet and saucy noodles blend so well with the crunchy fried chicken! All under $15 before tax I love eating outside (weather permitting) because it can get a bit rowdy in the restaurant. Amazing low-light ambience tho. Despite the overwhelming volume of customers, the waiters do a great job getting your orders in, attending to your needs, and getting the check in time. Cons: The wait time is often very long but worth it Cash only but they have an ATM inside read more

Noodlehead - pad see yew sub fried chicken - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been going to Noodlehead for almost a decade now...yes a decade. This place has ALWAYS been a Shadyside staple and arguably one of the best restaurants in the Pittsburgh area. What a way to kick off the New Year by falling from glory FAST. I'm not sure if this place has changed ownership and/or management going into 2025, but if so, it shows. They have a phone now, which is neither bad nor good. This could have been looked at as an inconvenience, but if I'm being honest, I kind of respected it haha. They take cards now and have expanded their menu by a decent bit. Guess what that leads to? You guessed it...price increase (credit card fees, processing fees, more ingredients to buy, etc.). And guess what a price increase also leads to? Lower quality of food...The curry isn't thick and creamy anymore, but thin and runny. Order extra noodles? You're pretty much just going to get the same amount as last year if you didn't order extra noodles at that time. Protein portions just keep getting less and less. The two good things that came out of their "change" is the new takeout door, so you don't have to stand in the main waiting area. AND the pork skewers. Those skews are phenomenal. One last item...IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT. Yinzers can tell and will remember. I hope this is all experimental because please don't take OG Noodlehead away from this city. Cheers! read more

Cute place, very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere! The menu is limited, which has it's pros and cons. I love that you don't have to look through many many pages and it makes choosing easier, but I was hoping to get a curry without noodles and it's not an option! Both our meals were delicious and portions are very generous! It stands up to the hype read more

Noodlehead - Chiang Mai Curry - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The food is good. The last time I ate there the food wasn't as good. I personally think it is better as take out. It is a cash only business. So make sure you have cash on you when you go. It is very cute inside. read more

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My sister recommended this place so we got takeout last night and I did think it was pretty good! The pad Thai was excellent- we got ours with tempura shrimp, would highly recommend. We also got the love boat soup which was very good. The only dish I wasn't crazy about was the street noodle #1. Honestly somehow ours ended up tasting like rubbing alcohol, I honestly wonder if it was some type of kitchen accident. Lol. I will definitely go back though, and I'm looking forward to it. read more

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Saw the great reviews on yelp about this place and had to give it a try while in town for a weekend trip. And I was not disappointed! This place is clean, cute little place with tables properly spaced out apart. QR code to scan for the menu on your phone. The staff members wore masks at all times and were super nice. The only thing is the place is cash only so make sure you bring cash! Not the most authentic thai noodles but just so good. And all the noodles are only $10~! You order your noodles and your spice level from 0-5. I ordered the see yew with shrimp and zero spice. The sweet soy sauce was so flavorful I was blown away. I definitely could have split it into two meals towards the end I thought it was a bit too salty, but it was just so good. Shrimp was also perfectly cooked. My husband got the Chiang Mai Curry at 3/5 spice level. The coconut curry flavor of the broth was so good. The crispy and soft noodles perfectly balanced each other out The combination of flavors was incredible. We also ordered the pork belly steamed buns. The pork belly flavors were very flavorful, but the steamed bun I thought could have been softer. I find that the pork belly steamed buns here in Pittsburgh are much more expensive than the NYC tri-state area which was interesting. Didn't think that these two small little buns were worth $7. But they tasted decent! Would definitely come again if I was in town! Want to try their other noodles! read more

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Food was great. Service was prompt. They let you pick your level of spice. Be super to bring cash ok r use the ATM in the restaurant read more

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My shrimp green curry was flavorful but a bit diluted. I asked for hot to Thai hot spice level and my entree wasn't particularly spicy. Usually the curries are a bit more like an entree and less like a soup. That said, the curry was still flavorful. Ambiance is very authentic Thai and peaceful. I had no idea that Pusadee's garden and Noodlehead were connected and will be back at Noodlehead trying the salads and other dishes very soon. read more

This is one of our favorite date night spots!! Everything is good here. Cash only. Come at an off time, because you may have to wait otherwise. Overall service is fast and friendly. Food is fresh and handmade with a ton of flavor. Choose your own destiny and set the spice level where you want. Fiancé is a 2, I'm a 3-4. Go here!!! read more

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I have always loved Noodlehead. When you could get a table it was a good, quick meal. Since Covid they have an "emergency noodle hotline" which I love. We have picked up takeout multiple times now. One time they did mess up an order (didn't put tofu in place of the chicken as asked). Every other time the order has been perfect. Sometimes the online wait time is very long. If this is the case call (and call again) or stop in. The time is usually no more than 20 minutes. Everything is well packaged. They even put the crispy noodles separate to maintain the texture. My go to order is the Chiang MaI Curry with tofu at a level 3. It's spicy, creamy and delicious. I mean who doesn't love noodles. It can be messy to eat so be aware. We also tried the sweet potato triangles recently and they were quite tasty as well, especially with the dipping sauce. Be aware. It's cash only. Call to place an order to get a quicker pickup time. They also offer local delivery. They limit to one person inside at a time. It's been a smooth pickup process. read more

Noodlehead - Chiang MaI curry with tofu (at home in my own dish) - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I went for lunch on a sunny Saturday by myself and found the space filled with laughing, joyous patrons enjoying the food, company and loud pop music, singing along at times. The staff was very accommodating and helped me pick what would be best for me. I'm a hothead so I insisted on a higher spice level and found it sufficient if not overwhelming - nothing a few jabs of sriracha sauce couldn't assist ;-). I'd happily go back. Maybe midweek when it is a tad less boisterous read more

Noodlehead - Chiang Mai Curry - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

YES. COME HERE. We came on a Friday night at like 8 pm, and it was POPPIN. I was sad because I was hungry. AND THEN we were seated just like ten minutes later (surprising cuz the place was full, and there were already at least two parties ahead of us). Waiter took our order within like 5-7 min of sitting down, and then the food came within ten minutes, I'd guess (three orders). So this place is efficient. Now, more importantly: the food. I got the Love Boat, and I would order it everyday for the rest of my life. So savory/umami/miso tasting. Lots of noodles. Great tofu. Good amount of veggies. For $10?? What a deal. Enjoyed my experience here from start to finish. Oh btw I finished the whole bowl of soup and was full but not uncomfortably so. read more

Noodlehead - Love Boat - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

i came here with high expectations bc of the good ratings and hearing ab it from mutuals, but it was sadly disappointing. the street noodle 1 and chiang mai curry were on the sweeter side. the street noodle tasted like candy flavored noodles. and the curry had a strange mix of sweet and curry flavor. i guess it wasn't my cup of tea. the best thing i tried was the pad thai. the crab rangoon and chicken were good apps tho. read more

Noodlehead - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

THIS PLACE LIVED UP TO THE HYPE. I found Noodlehead to be a lovely, unassuming restaurant that allows you to byob for a tiny fee and has incredible food! I split the Street Noodle 1 and Chiang Mai Curry, and both were amazing (I had slight preference for the street noodles - mostly because the chicken was so good). We got spice level 3, which was great and the right amount of spicy - although I normally eat relatively spicy. Would definitely come back! Note: this place is cash only read more

Noodlehead - Chiang Mai curry - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Excellent Thai food in a cozy and atmospheric setting, 5 stars all around! Cash only so be prepared for that and they let you bring your own bottle of wine which according to their website you do not have to pay to have uncorked, but there is a $0.75 cent per person recycling charge which is no big deal - imagine, you bring a $10 bottle with you instead of paying $20+ for the same bottle at another restaurant... I will take the recycling fee! As far as food goes, we got the crispy veggie spring rolls which were absolutely delicious; great flavor on the filling and perfect crispiness of the roll! My husband got Pad Thai and I got the Pad See Ew and both were excellent. I cannot wait to come back here for the lovely atmosphere, delicious food and very reasonable prices! Updating the original review as we went there on Friday because after writing this review, I just had to go back for more! We got the same menu items listed above but also added in the Chiang Mai Curry which is essentially Khao Soi which was tasty, but the other two dishes shined brighter. Got pics this time too! read more

Noodlehead - Going clockwise: See Yew with shrimp, Chiang Mai Curry with tofu, and Pad Thai with fried chicken - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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