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    Noodlehead

    4.4 (2.1k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Thai tea
    Lena O.

    One of my favorites - I enjoyed the see ew again with shrimp. There was a light-moderate amount of shrimp in it and you had to take the tails off yourself. Everyone I was with enjoyed their meals. The Thai tea with boba was also good, although the boba tasted strangely bland, which isn't important but I noticed somehow. It was busy there but service was still quick. The restaurant is decorated cutely with lots of wood and plants as well making it a good vibe.

    street noodle #2 kee mao chu chee curry kapow basil
    Taylor Y.

    By far, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh! When I am craving a comfortable bowl of noodles, this is my go to place. I especially enjoy the street noodle dishes, the kee mao, and the curry dishes. The ambience inside the restaurant is incredibly cute and cozy, and it is perfect for catching up with friends, a date, or family dinner. The service is also friendly and usually quick. However, because this is a popular restaurant, be prepared to wait a while for the table if you're there on a weekend or evening.

    street noodle #1 and  chu chee curry
    Nikelle E.

    We live so close to noodlehead so we go pretty often now and if you are visiting it is a must. Any plate I try is always delicious and it comes out so quick !! The additional outdoor seating is so great for summer nights. They are byob with a very low corkage fee so definitely take advantage of it!!

    Street Noodle #2
    Stephanie W.

    Hubby and I had lunch at Noodlehead recently. I don't go to Shadyside often, so I found this restaurant because of Yelp. I liked it a lot!!! The Street Noodle #2 with tempura shrimp spice level 2 was crispy, saucy and lightly sweet. The Thai Style Fried Rice with grilled shrimp spice level 3 was deeply flavorful with crunchy veg and herby basil. The portions and spice level was perfect for one lunch. The waitstaff was friendly and the Thai decor very clean and modern. There is an outdoor seating area but that wasn't available when I went. Would definitely recommend.

    Carolina C.

    Noodlehead came as a great recommendation, we rushed over and put our names down. After waiting a quick 30 (was nice enough to walk around the area) - we were seated at the window bar seats. The staff was super friendly and very efficient. The papaya salad was divine, leaning to the spicier side but it was addicting and every bite was a great combine of sweet, fresh, spice, with the most delectable crunch. I got the street noodle #1, it was excellent. The fried chicken did get a little soggy with the sauce but it had a great broth to accompany all of the delicious noodles and with everything in one bite it was divine. Based on what I've heard, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu - I would definitely come back and try the curry next time :)

    Menu
    Christina W.

    First visit was in March. Second visit the beginning of May. Inside dining area has a country charm with wooden tables, booths, chairs and even a wooden accent wall. Front is full windows that face Highland Ave. Very busy on a Friday evening. The waitress was very kind and helpful. Service with a smile. First time I ordered the Chu Chee Curry Fried Chicken and loved every bite. Second time I ordered Khao Soi and it's equal delicious. Although, this one come with grilled chicken. I think I liked their Thai fried chicken better than the grilled chicken. Next time I need to try this dish with rice noodles as our waitress said it soaks up the curry better than the regular noodles do.

    Pulled Pork Belly Steam Buns (MUST ORDER!)
    Genevieve G.

    Noodlehead is a must visit spot whose casual, energetic vibe reflects the deliciousness that awaits you once you take your seat. I visited here on a weeknight and the place was POPPIN!! Despite the restaurant being filled with a beautiful mix of diners from seemingly all walks of life. The waiter was animated and helpful with deciding on which appetizers to choose. We opted for the pork dumplings (went with fried cause we were going "light" with the buns, lol) and the pulled pork steam buns. The dumplings were perfectly fried, bites of well flavored pork and the soy-based dipping sauce offer the needed salty contrast. The buns. Ohhhh the buns. Pillowy soft, perfectly sized for a handheld bite and filled with the most unctuous pulled pork. It didn't hurt that it had a schmear of a slightly tangy mayo-based sauce and crisp cukes for contrast. 11 out of 10. For entrees, we went with the Love Boat "Noodlehead Style" which is one of the best noodle-based soups that have ever graced my lips. Thin rice noodles were bathing in an uber-flavorful, soy-centric broth that had strips (can also choose cubes) of perfectly cooked beef and a smattering of thinly sliced Chinese broccoli, cilantro and Thai basil. Topped with fried wonton crisps. Just. Perfect. The second entree we went with was the Street Noodle #1 which came with thicker egg noodles that were enrobbed in a tamarind-centric sauce and topped with fresh cilantro and thin and crisp fried chicken breast. All in all a solid dish, especially if you like your entrees on the more sweet/tangy side. Though it says they accept cash-only they must have recently changed this since cards they indeed accept (but they do have an ATM inside too). Noodlehead. I reallllyy wish you weren't ~5 hours away because you'd be a staple part of my restie rotation, especially when I was craving a big bowl of Thai penicillin. Go here. Soon. You won't regret it.

    crab rangoon
    Taylor G.

    Now I know why this is on every Pittsburgh Food reviewers list of best places in the city! Noodlehead has been on my list to try for a long time and I finally made there for lunch while my car was getting worked on. The vibes are very cozy inside and my server was such a sweetie and helped talk through the menu with me. Everything sounded so good, it was hard to make a decision. I ultimately landed on the crab rangoons to start and the pad thai with thai fried chicken for my main. The rangoons were very good and I loved the sauce they came with. The star of the show was the main course and the crispy chicken was the best move. Will 100% be back to try more of the menu!

    Michelle N.

    Great spot in Pittsburgh with a warm, inviting ambiance and genuinely friendly staff. We ordered the chicken karaage, pad see ew, and fried rice, and everything came out fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The karaage was crispy and juicy, and the pad see ew had a great balance of savory flavors. I also appreciated that you can customize the spice level to your liking. Overall, a 5/5 experience and definitely a place I'd come back to.

    Chiang mai curry tofu
    Grace K.

    The. Best. Thai. Food. In. Pittsburgh. You have to order the Chiang mai curry. But you cannot go wrong with literally anything on the menu, and trust me I've tried it all. They are no longer cash only, but they are still byob! Perfect. Also super well priced.

    nam khao
    Angela Y.

    Has nice ambience here! The sausage has a strong lemongrass flavor, quite flavorful. The chive cake was good but somewhat over-fried so the outside does not really have flavor and is just fried/crispy. Nam khao is yummy, could be crispier. I liked how scoop shaped the lettuce was, made it much easier to make wraps. I also got the street noodle #2 which had some yummy shrimp in it but it was overall too sweet in my opinion. The sukothai was also way too sweet. Overall I feel like the apps were great but the entrees were too sweet for my liking and kind of ruined the dishes I'd say.

    Chiang Mai Curry with Crispy Shrimp
    Ethan G.

    Came to Noodlehead. It's been a couple of years but I am glad to see they now take card there. The ambiance is nice and chill which makes this spot good for a casual catchup with friends. I got the curry with fried shrimp. I really liked how crispy the shrimp was on the side but the curry itself was a bit too spicy for my liking, even though I requested mild.

    Khao Soi  Thai Fried Chicken  Kee Mao CHICKEN
    Cameron

    Delicious spot, it's the top Thai restaurant for good reason! Unbeatable prices for great portion and quality plates, the crispy Thai chicken was a must try, and the Khao Soi had a delicious coconut broth with crispy noodles. The level 2 spice was perfect for a hint of heat, but as a spice lover, level 3 would be my pick. Frankly you can't go wrong with anything here, and the ambiance is cozy and warm, service was great and very quick, be ready to wait on weekends but trust me, it's worth it!

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    Very cute, hipster, modern vibe inside. Plants everywhere. Veggie options available. Nice staff.

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    Loved the food, service and ambience. Worth the wait. I can see why people wait however long is required.

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    2 years ago

    Updated review. 4/5. There's better thai around but good bang for your buck and cool vibes.

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    Ask the Community - Noodlehead

    Is it still cash only?

    No, they take credit card now!

    Is it pet friendly?

    No. It is not pet friendly

    What is a good time to go before they get busy?

    Probably right when they open. Avoid the dinner rush. They stay busy until pretty late/close to closing. Esp on weekends. Or order for pickup!

    Does it serve wine?

    BYOB 50 cents charge per person!

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    I really wanted to love this place. The service was fine. The tea was good. Ordering went…read moresmoothly but we just didn't love anything. The spicy dry chicken was very salty very spicy (not in a good way) and very dry. The appetizers we got were ok. The dumplings were just ok. Not amazing. The prices were fair. We fed four for 100.00 and had some leftovers. The noodles were probably my favorite. It looks like there are a lot of good restaurants in the area I would try a different one next time.

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