My fiancé and I stumbled upon this little gem a few weeks ago and decided to try it out for dinner. This place has a low key location, hidden from the busy parts on Ellsworth and is closer to the walking bridge near Spar Street. It's interior decor is gorgeous. Plus the service is very friendly and enthusiastic about their menu. Now for the food... hands down one of the best Thai experiences I've had in the Burgh! We tried the Chicken Satay for appetizers, Pumpkin Curry and Senyai Moo Sup for our main entrees, plus one of the special warm desserts, taro custard (shaped in a cute little heart with toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top)! I've always had an issue with Thai restaurants being heavy handed with their seasonings, but this place got it right! This is definitely going to be a regular place we dine at and I totally recommend it :). read more

Ambience - It appears to be a home converted into a restaurant. Very cozy and clean. 9/10. Food - yummmm ! 10/10. Staff - polite. I am a vegetarian and this is the first Thai restaurant of the 100s I have been to that added a fish icon in menu to clearly mention that the dish has fish oil (which is a no-no for me) !!! I felt good that they are paying attention to needs of all sorts of customers (meat eaters + vegetarians + vegans). read more

The cuisine and blueberry ginger tea were exquisite! Fantastic! Hands down the best in town. However, for that price, your portions should be at least 35-50% larger. We didn't leave hungry, but we were an hour later. read more

My friends and I walked here--with bottles of wine in tow--because we didn't want to wait over an hour to be seated at Noodlehead. We also chose Senyai because we were in the mood for Asian cuisine, and because it was BYOB. As a result of our changing plans, we had not made a reservation. Senyai is a smaller restaurant and it was a Friday night, so we weren't surprised when the hostess told us we had to wait for a party to finish their meal before we could take their table. However, the wait staff actually shoehorned a table into a little nook between the kitchen and dining room for us so that we could be seated sooner. This gesture and service helped make my experience at Senyai an excellent one. Sure, the space we were in was cramped. In order to leave my seat I had to push the entire table away from me. Both spent and chilling wine bottles had to be put on the floor. The kitchen staff probably heard most of our conversations. But, it felt like an intimate/private dining experience with my friends, and we were extremely appreciative to be seated nearly immediately. The service for the rest of the meal was excellent, too--unfortunately I do not remember my waitress' name. The food was delicious, as well. I ordered the panang curry with pork, and got it at a 3/3 on the spicy scale, which was very spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. If I had a complaint, it's that relative to the prices, the serving sizes are on the smaller size. With tip and a $5 corkage fee, two entrees cost $43. Overall, I had a great meal and experience at Senyai and would definitely dine there again. read more

Good eating experience here! Food is good, environment is cozy and bright, server is friendly! Worth trying. Perfect for dating! read more

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Best Thai restaurant I've ever been to. I've eaten here many times and never been disappointed. Just now I am finishing the mussamon curry and shared the mango Chile salad and Tom Kha soup. Also we had the fried enoki as an appetizer. Ever single thing I've eaten here has been either novel and delicious or better than the same dish at any other Thai restaurant. Man I wish I could steal the recipes. They are so perfect and balanced. You will not regret eating here! Plus I personally love this, they have real flowers on every table, not fake. The care in every detail here is amazing. Eat here now! read more

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I hardly ever write a review, but I just had too! This place was amazing! It's small, but quaint and had an elegant ambiance. Came here for the first time with a couple of my coworkers and we all loved it! Service was good and the food was delicious, sooo good! This might be my favorite Thai restaurant in Pittsburgh! Will definitely be back! read more

Our group stumbled upon Senyai when we stopped in Pitt for dinner on our way back home to Maryland from Michigan. I love how it's in a house - definitely a different but welcome change since we don't have too many restaurants like that in the DMV area. The inside was small and cozy and I really liked the interior decor, but they unfortunately didn't have room for the four of us inside at the time. Instead of telling us we had to wait, they gave us the option of sitting outside. The weather was perfect and we've been stuck in a car for 7+ hours, so we took it. We were then left to the most lovely garden area, where the staff promptly set up our table. The lady even spent a few minutes trying to position our table so it wouldn't wobble. Our servers was always attentive and nice, and it made me happy to see that they seemed to enjoy their jobs and take pride in the restaurant. Also, the bathroom is super clean. Excellent ambiance, perfect for a date or just hanging out with a few friends. In terms of food, the portion sizes was just right. The drinks were perfectly sweet. All entrees we ordered were flavorful, seasoned right, and cooked properly - especially surprised with the calamari. It was nice to eat one and not get rubber. My favorite were the two soups we ordered. My friend got Tom Yum, which was hearty and warmed my cold soul up. And I've always been indifferent with Tom Kha until I had Senyai's..and now I'm afraid I'll never have good Tom Kha ever again. Guess I have to come back here next time I'm in Pitt oh nooooo In short, it was a stinkin' cute restaurant with awesome food and just as awesome service. Even hours later, my heart is still so warm from seeing the staff smile so much. Can't wait until I come back. read more

Adorable little Thai place in Shadyside. Now that Thai Place on Walnut is closed, its great to have another option for traditional Thai in the neighborhood! Also, they DO have a small patio on the side if you want to enjoy nice weather. Sorry this isn't a long review but if you're reading this to think about going there, just go! read more

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Great food and decent portion sizes. Minus one star only because it's a bit overpriced compared to other options close by.

Best place for Thai in my book so far in Pittsburgh, you can tell they care about their ingredients and each bite is just the right heat and flavor. I wish they weren't a 40 minute drive from me!! read more

Senyai Thai Kitchen - Best Thai Food I have tried in town. - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I ordered Massaman Curry. 16 bucks. When it arrived there were 3 pieces of chicken, 3 pieces of potato, and 3 pieces of carrot. Good thing I wasn't planning on sharing it with anybody. To their credit, it tasted alright. read more

We have been here three times now, so it was about time that I wrote a review! I have to say that this is one of my new Thai places in Pittsburgh. Here's why: The first visit, we showed up on a Saturday without a reservation. They let us sit outside on their beautiful patio, with the understanding that we would have to be done by a certain time for a larger party to come in. No problem! The service was always quick and kind. We ordered the fresh rolls, which come with a delicious peanut sauce. I had the green curry with chicken- their curry sauce is amazing- smooth yet spicy with plenty of veggies and generous amounts of chicken. My husband ordered the crab curry, and pronounced it to be his new favorite dish at a Thai restaurant. It is BYOB, so we enjoyed our wine as the sun sank behind us. Ellsworth is a fairly quiet street, so it was a pleasant place to dine. The owner was even enjoying a meal and glass of wine beside us! He very kindly asked about our meals and our made sure we approved of everything. We absolutely did and went back twice in a month to prove it! Overall a lovely place, and I look forward to many more delicious meals. read more

Read the reviews and decided to walk over and check it out myself. I have to say it was a super pleasant surprise to see what a beautiful, bright, and interesting space they have made! It's not a huge restaurant, so reservations would seem to be in order, but the tables were all well laid out, the dishes and glasses were all beautiful, and the staff were all very friendly. Most importantly, the food was very good. read more

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this is a fun, hidden spot in shadyside that offers a modern twist on Asian and Thai food. we ordered the summer rolls, crispy rolls, and enoki mushrooms for appetizers. for our entree we ordered the papaya salad with shrimp and pad pak with tofu. everything was seasoned well and the spice level was just enough. Everything we had was outstanding and I would recommend this place to others. The staff was friendly and helpful with the menu. read more

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This is the best Thai restaurant in Pittsburgh!! The owner cooks the food with such love and it shows in every dish. It was perfection!! read more

Senyai Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I recently tried Senyai Thai Kitchen with a friend for lunch. The door was difficult to open (felt locked to me but push hard) and I was a bit confused as to whether they closed in the afternoons or not, but someone let us in and we were seated straightaway. I appreciated the light, airy exterior and high ceilings, so different from most Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh. They're BYOB as well, so don't forget the six pack or bottle of wine ;-) We began perusing the menu and settled on an appetizer consisting of minced, cooked chicken and vegetables in little pastry shells as well as some crispy spring rolls. Both were incredible, and I'm definitely planning on sampling more of their unique appetizers in the future. My friend had the red curry with chicken and I had the pumpkin curry. Both were ordered at a medium spice level (you can specify mild, medium, or hot) and each was on the milder side of medium but very tasty. I can easily say this was the best pumpkin curry I've had anywhere, and I'll definitely try other curries on the menu going forward. My friend's dish was wonderful as well, but I preferred the flavor profile of mine. Overall I really enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and food at Senyai Thai Kitchen, and I'm so pleased there's such an exciting new Thai option in Pittsburgh. read more

The focus is definitely on the food. This is a clean, modern space that seats 19 ppl with a small porch. It was 93* for a group celebration last evening and their AC was not working apparently for a while. They were full with 2 servers, a line of people waiting and take out continuously flowing. We sampled: Pad thai wooten; green curry; kee mao; grapow; spicy fried rice; and various apps - It was the first time I had crab rangoon with large chunks of crab meat. Their dumplings are the most filing! There was a slightly built older woman that emerged from the kitchen a few times to use the rest room - only added to the charm. The food tasted authentic (not salty or msg-y- no one had that typical head ache or aftertaste). But it was the symphonic way the small staff handled the room that was most impressive. read more

Food was excellent and the staff was very efficient. Started with the tom kha soup, had the shrimp appetizer and finished the pad prik king with chicken. Brought a chilled bottle of white since it's byob. read more

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I wish I had pictures, but when I say I have never had a bad meal from here, I mean it. Whenever I have people come visit me I take them here for our first night because it's my favorite hidden gem. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is great, the servers are always kind and helpful. Best Thai in shadyside, no debate. read more

I love Thai, so I had to check this place out as soon as I saw it. Was not disappointed! The decor is modern and upscale, and the floor-to-ceiling window creates a lovely atmosphere. There are only ~6 tables inside - not sure if I can bring a group, but it was great for date night. Came in on a Tuesday evening and were seated immediately. Service was great - they are very attentive and answered my questions about the menu. We ordered the Senyai summer roll for an appetizer - it was very lettuce heavy but the peanut sauce was delicious. I had the Pad Prik Pao and my companion had the Si-Ew. I loved my dish - the tofu was perfect, it was actually crisp on the outside and had a firm bite throughout. As a vegetarian, I eat a lot of chewy, soggy tofu, and this was so refreshing! Medium spice was perfect for me. My partner's Si-Ew was ordered with Mild spice (he's very spice sensitive). It had almost no spice, and he even called it bland. Either they accidentally gave him no spice or the mild is just very, very mild. The highlight for me (after the tofu) was the mango with sticky rice! This is my absolute favorite dessert and they did it really nicely. I love the toasted sesame seeds on top - you don't always see that. Price-wise I found it reasonable, and there are plenty of other veg-friendly things on the menu. Definitely will be back! read more

we ordered a crispy roll as an appetizer, pad thai and pad see-yew for our entree. the crispy roll was not worth since it was $5 and only 3 rolls that could easily be bought at a store and fried at home. the pad thai and pad see-yew was pretty good and authentic. however it wasn't very filling and worth the price ($13 for pork or chicken). the interior was very new and modern. the service was also good, as they are quick and ask how your meals going multiple times. food 3.5/5 service 5/5 read more

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Definitely the best Thai place in town. A little bit pricey but worth it. Loved the mango salad apps- just the right amount of fish sauce yum! All the noodle and curry dishes are delicious. read more

Nice quiet part of town and homey interior feel. Food serving size and taste was average. Not great and not bad, just par for the course perhaps because we ordered the level 1 spice. Servers are friendly and all patrons seemed happy so definitely worth a visit. read more

This place was such a pleasant surprise! We made reservations for our anniversary dinner as other reviewers suggested. We were a little late but they still accommodated us. For appetizers we ordered chicken satay and summer rolls, both were decent. We loved the mains- panang curry and stir fry with lemongrass both were delicious! The decor is modern and chic and the place feels pretty upscale. Our server was very nice and professional. Loved the overall experience.. will be back very soon! read more

Senyai Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had the green curry with tofu and my wife had the shrimp pad Thai. Green curry had good depth of flavor and was generous in size. Pad Thai was.....pad Thai good shrimp nice taste not disappointing but not anything more than anyone else's pad Thai. Would order again. Solid Thai food read more

Ordered takeout twice. Tried the larb, fried rice, pad medmamuang, and ba-mee ped so far. Everything was delicious. Foresee myself going back many more times for take out (especially during coronavirus to support local restaurants). read more

This review is purely for their delivery which I tried through Yelp-Grubhub. I placed a delivery order to surprise my sister who is a student and doesn't have car. The order came on time but they completely messed up the order. My sis is vegetarian and they delivered all different items with chicken. When my sis called them they said she will have to come to get correct order. I got in touch with Grubhub and they refunded the money (hope it shows up soon) but it didn't help at all with my plan to make my sister's evening who is by herself. read more

Finally made it back for a second taste. Sad I waited so long! Couldn't resist getting the grapow kai krop (still delicious!), but also tried their pad si-ew and green curry this time. Pad si-ew very nice but not amazing. Green curry was a grand slam! Perfectly balanced and light, full of delicious veggies. The eggplant in particular (an Asian variety--not sure which type) was so tasty I that would be perfectly happy with just a bowl of their rice, eggplant and green curry. As before, staff were lovely people and very professional. To call them a neighborhood gem is a disservice. Well worth a trip to Shadyside from anywhere in Pittsburgh. Additional note: Hard to imagine an easier online ordering experience. For the sake of not coming off as a shill, I won't mention their platform by name, but IT. JUST. WORKS. and I wish most other local restaurants used it. Doesn't require an app or an account. Ordered and paid from my phone riding the P1 bus home from work and it couldn't have been simpler. read more

The red and green vegetable curry, the chicken kee mao noodles, and crab ragoons are all fantastic! I am a big fan of this place and will keep going back! read more

One of the best Thai places I've ever been to out of NY and LA. The other popular Thai place in Pittsburgh is Noodlehead, which I've been to many times but Senyai Thai Kitchen is hands down better. This place definitely uses fresh ingredients and is good about not recycling their oil. You don't feel sick and weighed down afterwards like you do at many Thai places. The flavors are excellent and very well balance. Definitely one of the best places I've eaten at in Pittsburgh. read more

Beautiful atmosphere and decor. Food was delicious and service was fast. It wasn't crowded around 6:00 on a weekday. Curry could've been more spicy and noodles could've been less spicy and they were asked to be the same (medium/5) but it could've just been our taste buds read more

Senyai Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great Thai food in a beautiful part of the city. I especially loved the salmon larb. I have never had it made with salmon before and it was my favorite yet! Seems very safe during covid. read more