We went to Noodlehead at a friend's recommendation, and we def want to go back to try their other dishes. Our favorites were See Yew and fried chicken. We had: - See Yew $12.50 - Street Noodle #1 $12.50 with rice noodle & fried chicken - 4pc shrimp and pork dumplings $6 We got both noodle at medium heat - will try it at a higher level of spice next time since we like spicy. The Street noodle was tangy and sweet, but it felt a bit too saucey and sweet for me. The dumplings tasted flavorful and homemade. And even with a drink the meal came out to $36 for two + tip, and we left a lot fuller than we thought - when we were sitting we felt like we could keep eating but by the time we walked to grab Millie's ice cream next door we decided to take a pint home because we felt too full. read more

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They were super accommodating with my dietary preferences--made my See Yew fully vegetarian and removed the egg without any hassle. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was really nice. We went around 2 PM, got seated quickly, and our server was amazing--super attentive and friendly the whole time. Definitely coming back! read more

Noodlehead - See Yew VEG - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

5 stars purely from the food, mind-blowing, fast, and next level. Cash only btw! However that being said, the service really is a step down from the top tier food. It's almost classic "Asian" in nature, with servers placing food down without a word, nor eye contact, in an almost dismissive manner. The server was good though when explaining the menu and taking time to talk through the menu, though you could tell they were busy, and checked on us once, so it wasn't bad besides having to chase them down to order additional food At least partially, it's due to the massive understaffed crew in the front, with 3 ppl waiting tables, placing dishes in the dishwasher, clearing tables, hosting, and clearing checks. So I'm not sure what's going on there, but really would go again, the food was PHENOMENAL read more

Noodlehead - Noodle #1, chiang mai curry - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great dishes with big potions. a heads up that they only take cash and no reservations! Our wait time was about 20 mins on a Friday. We were recommended this place by 4 different people when we said we were visiting Pittsburgh. An eclectic group of people. Lots of college students and young professionals - which was to be expected for the price range and amount of food you get. Everything delicious and I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes. If you want a bang for your buck and leftover, definitely try this place out. Cant go wrong with any of their dishes! (The wait is worth it! But seating is very limited. It's crowded) read more

Noodlehead - Street Noodle #1 Green Curry Linguine CHICKEN Pad Thai CHICKEN - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been here a few times now and keep coming back because their food is so good. The inside is always a cool vibe with dark lighting to create a relaxing ambiance to sit and enjoy a night out. The chairs are a bit uncomfortable, but it's worth it for how good the food is. If you like spice, this place is great because you can alter your spice level for dishes by number, but when they say spicy, they mean spicy because even a 3 on a scale of 1-10 can be pretty spicy. I usually get the street noodles 1 at a 2 spicy level and love it every time. They also have a great selection of appetizers including dumplings, meat buns, crab Rangoon and more and all are absolutely delicious. The service is pretty good, I've never had a bad experience there. It's a little inconvenient that they only take cash, but there is an atm in the back right of the restaurant by the long picnic style table so it's not that bad. read more

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

Service was absolutely perfect. Our server was the girly pop of all time. Answered all of our questions perfectly. We sat outside, which was very pleasant for people watching. The inside had a lot of wood and was reminiscent of the tundra temperature wise. Bathroom was inoffensive. Our party got the chive pancakes, tofu pad se'ew and the street noodles #2. The chive pancakes were misnamed but delicious. They really should've been called chive French toast sticks, or even better, chive sticks. They were crispy on the outside and mushy in a good way on the inside. The sauce with them was very tangy, sweet, and overall bangarang. Their shape made them fun to eat. The street noodles #2 were kind of #2. Just kidding! The tempura shrimp with the sauce on the noodles was kind of awkward. The sauce was very good: sweet, lemony, and spicy. Again though, the whole tempura shrimp situation made eating it difficult because they are not easily combined, particularly due to their shells but also flavor. Maybe wouldn't order that again. The pad se'ew clapped five ways to Sunday. The noodles were fucking perfection. The tofu were perfect pillows. Everything a woman could want in a pad se'ew and more tbh. Overall, we would rate this experience 4/5. Would recommend! read more

Noodlehead - Pad See Yew TOFU - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Had the Kee Mao with chicken and broccoli. Soooo good. I will be back to try more of the noodle variations. Just the right amount of spice and very large portions! read more

Noodlehead - Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

AWESOME!!! Fresh noodles made everyday. Very flavorful, delicious and generously served noodles! Prices are very reasonable. We drive 30 minutes to get here and we were not disappointed. So worth it!! Friendly atmosphere. read more

Always amazing food. Can be a wait but worth it. I always recommend the street noodles 1 and the spring rolls

Hannah was an amazing server!! She was very personable and went the extra mile for the party and I. I will definitely be returning!!

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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