I was super excited to try this Thai restaurant for the first time, and overall, the food did not…read moredisappoint! The flavors were incredible. Everything was so tasty, fresh, and cooked to perfection. Definitely the highlight of our experience! The decor felt like you're truly in Thailand. Unfortunately, the service was a bit subpar, at least with our server. We felt somewhat rushed throughout the meal, but thankfully, it didn't stop us from enjoying our food and conversation. The biggest surprise came when we received the check. Since it was my first time dining here, I didn't realize they automatically include a gratuity charge. For our party of three, a 20% gratuity was added. For reference: * Dine-in parties of 9 or fewer: 20% pre-tax gratuity * Dine-in parties of 10 or more: 25% pre-tax gratuity I would still recommend giving this place a try because the food is genuinely delicious. Just be sure to know about the automatic gratuity ahead of time so there are no surprises when the check arrives!

TLDR: busy, very dim inside dining, slow service, casual attire, could use a heater or two for…read moreoutside diners. We were gaslit!!! They served my friend chicken and insisted that it was pork! He doesn't eat chicken!! Story time!! We were in town for the Marathon weekend and tried to make a last minute resy. We got seated outside which was fine cuz we understand it was last minute). It was 40s outside and no heater in place... People seemed to come here for special events (we saw many grad parties or birthdays and date nights). We ordered noodles and curries. Huge portions that could serve 2 people per entree (or 1 very hungry runner per entree, which was the case for us). The food was tasty HOWEVER WE WERE GASLIT! My friend ordered his dish with pork and after a bite or two he realized it was chicken. We asked the waitress to send it back and she insisted it was pork (by this photo you can tell the top right dish's protein is the same as the chicken in the 2 curries...) and insisted that we were confused with curt demeanor... Service wise, we had multiple different waiters/ waitresses, one person seating us, another taking our order, another delivering the food, another filling the water, so it was very hard to communicate our concerns because it was one big telephone game. We didn't like the service, the outdoors dining area was cute and NOISY so don't plan on having conversations there. Parking was easy enough there were multiple garages nearby. Overall tasty food but we got the ick after being gaslit so probably won't come back.

Food was phenomenal! We also got the crab rangoons that we ate before we could get a picture and…read morethey were the best I've ever had. They use real crab which makes a huge difference. The drinks were so tasty and worth the $4! Everything was so favorable, we will be back again and again for that alone. They were playing great music, and the inside is so cute and well decorated. Our server was the sweetest and so thankful. He took the time to explain anything we had questions on and recommended things on the menu as well. Please visit here, you won't regret it!

Amazing food amazing service what more can you ask for…read more The curry is excellent, crab fried rice is some of the best I've had!

Celebrated a birthday dinner with a party of 8. The staff was really friendly and helped provide…read morerecommendations on dishes to order. Everything was so tasty here. We ordered a ton of dishes including - Panang curry, mussaman curry, basil eggplant, pad see ew, Thai mixed veggies, Thai beef salad, and the combo appetizers. The standout for me was the Thai beef salad.

Ordered some pad thai thru DoorDash and honestly the food is decent! Delivery didn't take super…read morelong. I can't speak to the ambiance but I've passed by a few times before and it looks like a cute place. I think it just ended up being a bit cold but that's to be expected during lunch time delivery. I like that lunch comes with either a spring roll and a soup or two spring rolls. They were perfectly fried! Definitely would order again even though it's not my favorite Thai in town. I do appreciate how the pad Thai wasn't super oily and greasy. It doesn't feel unhealthy chowing it down.

I was recently hired by the organizers of Vegan Restaurant Week to film some content here to…read morepromote the event, and I have been back twice since on my own. I'm addicted to the purple lemonade, the kale salad with this insanely good nutritional yeast dressing, the pineapple fried rice with tofu, and the sticky rice dessert with homemade coconut ice cream. For vegan week the coconut ice cream was dairy free. Everything is just so fresh and delicious, service is always kind and knowledgeable, and the interior and patio are both beautiful seating options. Definitely a go-to spot for me and I have recommended it to many people.

We recommend Pat Thai with chicken and summer rolls. We dined there, picked up and ordered by…read moredelivery. All times we satisfied.

This is my second time coming here. The first time I got a reservation but I tried out the get…read morethere early and wait in line method and was so happy they were able to seat us! We got there at 4:40 on a Saturday and they open at 5. I'd say that's a good sweet spot although there was already a decent line when we got there so I'm sure it just depends! Such a simple dish but I could eat a VAT of that Roti app once a week for the rest of my life and be better for it LOL. It's seriously so good I crave it constantly. I tried out the lemongrass meatballs this time. They were SO GOOD. Normally I need a thick sauce with a meatball idk it's just who I am. These needed absolutely nothing. They were the perfect texture and I loved the crispy shallots. I've actually never had Khao Soi and man I have been missing out! The meat was seriously so tender I could not get over it. The flavors were perfectly married it was a great dish. The crispy shrimp was also amazing the pieces were massive and the SAUCE (lol) was so good. Pusadee's knows what they're doing. There is a reason why they're always so busy and I'm happy we have a place like this in the burgh!

There's not much to say other than I loved this place. The wait in line to get in had me really…read morehoping the food would live up to the hype, but it honestly exceeded my expectations. The food was very good. The meatballs were dense and flavorful, and I loved the crispy shallots that came with them. Everything had such a great balance of flavors, and the portion sizes were really generous. The employees were a little lackluster, but honestly, the food and the aesthetics of the interior more than made up for that. Overall, I'd definitely come back!

This was our last stop on a little weekend getaway and it's the truth when they say to leave the…read morebest for last. We had a horrible culinary experience the past couple of days driving through West Virginia, Ohio, and western New York. Pittsburgh was our last stop before heading home and Kiin Lao and Thai Eatery made up for all of the culinary disappointment this weekend. Let's talk about the ambiance first. Everything about this restaurant was quite beautiful. When I say beautiful, I don't mean it in an elegant way, but an artsy street vibe way. It is hip, clean, and we'll put together. You can tell a lot of love went into the decorations and into every piece of art on its walls. The service was pretty good. The server herself was attentive when needed and left us alone when needed. The food was AWESOME. We got the papaya combo with the Thum Mak Houng option, curry puffs, grilled pork shoulder with sticky rice, and Pad Gra Prow Street Style. The papaya was "lao-style" made with fermented shrimp paste. If you love deep umami flavors, this is it for you. The papaya salad was pungent and sour and savory spicy and just so satisfying. We asked for a 6/10 spiciness and they came with the heat. The chicken skewers that came with it was flavorful too. A little bit of char on the chicken would've brought it over the top. The curry puffs were so comforting and had that south Asian flavor profile that was very welcomed. The curry and spice blend did not overwhelm the potatoes. Instead it enhanced the earthy potato flavors in the best way possible. The menu said that it came with a cucumber sauce but I don't think we got that. What we got was a more like a honey sauce. The sauce was good in itself but didn't pair well with the puffs. The grilled pork shoulder was delectable. The meat was tender and it was seasoned perfectly. Again, more char on the meat would've brought it to a new level. The only gripe I have with this order was the sticky rice. The amount of sticky rice you get with it was so small I thought it was a joke initially. Nope, it was not! I thought the Pad Gra Prow Street Style was OKAY. I would've made it a little saucier. Despite this, my significant other absolutely LOVED it. Pad Gra Prow was my significant other's favorite dish when she lived overseas. She said that this was the best Pad Gra Prow she has had on this side of the world. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We would definitely come by again when we are back this way.

What a great lunch we had at Kiin Lao on this past Saturday. It's a relatively smaller place that's…read moretucked away on the upper floor of a building in shadyside. Overall, the food and service was good. We had red curry, massaman curry, and pad kee mao. I think the red curry was pretty good. We order spice level 7 and probably could have gotten the 8. I'd go for 8 if I ever visit them again. Yeah, it was just a good and decent meal with good service and all. Not very crowded, so I urge people to go if you are in the area.

What a great little hidden gem! We stopped in for lunch and ordered the spring rolls, crab…read morerangoons, and Massaman chicken curry. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The curry was especially good-rich, comforting, and full of flavor. The restaurant is a cute, hole-in-the-wall Thai spot that might be easy to miss, but it's definitely worth a visit. The prices were very reasonable-our lunch was actually cheaper than eating at the cafeteria at UPMC Children's, and the food tasted significantly better. If you're looking for tasty Thai food, friendly service, and a great value, this place is well worth checking out. We'll definitely be back!

We ordered take out from this place and the duck curry is amazing!!! I love how crispy they cook…read morethe duck and blend it with curry and paired with pineapple and basil. So delicious!! The pumpkin curry and mango curry we tried were also very good!

If you're craving Thai food in Pittsburgh, this is one of the first places that probably comes to…read moremind. Their food is consistently stellar and there's something on the menu for those that are trying Thai for the first time or the 100th time. I fall into the latter camp and just love their Chicken Black. It's such a unique flavor that I can't seem to get anywhere else. If you're eating at the restaurant be sure to sit on the back patio. It's a truly special retreat that you would never guess is nestled behind this restaurant. The service is always fast and friendly. This place is the benchmark for me for all other Thai restaurants.

Food was very good. They were able to "veganize" a couple of dishes without compromize in flavor…read more Had sweet and sour and spiced peanuts. Both were very nice. The decore is beautiful and elegant. The atmosphere calm and pleasant. Seevice wad very helpful informative and lovely. Good place if you have vegans in your dining party.

Good stuff. Decided to ball out and get the kao soi with short rib. This was great. Beef was…read moretender, sauce was thick and flavorful. Wish there was a little more noodle but that's just me being picky. Will definitely order again if I'm in the neighborhood.

The food was a bit expensive for what you get - especially compared to similar restaurants in the…read morearea. It was all very good except for the duck, which wasn't even close to warm. The spicy level was a little lower than we expected compared to other places, but that could have just been the cook we had that day. We got lucky with parking, but there's a lot nearby, so it's not really an issue if you don't find parking on the street easily. Service was decent, tho nothing special. I like what they did with the decor. Has someone not mentioned what restaurant it has been before, I wouldn't have even realized it. They did a great job remodeling and have some beautiful artwork on the walls. I love the way the booths are separated from each other, too. It's not very close to us, but if my folks (who love much closer to it) want to go there again, we would.

Stopped by on a rainy night after doing the First Fridays art walk on Penn and happened to find a…read moreparking spot next to the restaurant. My girlfriend and I had a tough time deciding what we wanted. She ended up getting the Three Season Chicken and I got Chicken Pad Thai. Her chicken was well seasoned it you could still taste the protein (that's a good thing in my book). It wasn't overwhelmed by the sauce. Same with my Pad Thai. Although my chicken seemed a little dry. However it was still delicious The staff was very attentive and helpful. We will definitely stop by again.

Cute little place. The server was amazing! She was running the entire dinning room on her own and…read morekept a smile the whole time. The food here was excellent. I love a good red curry. I'd also recommend trying the scallion bites. We were sat quickly even though it was quite busy. The food came out quickly as well. It does not get very loud as it is a smaller place so it is a nice place for a quiet relaxing dinner. Street parking is a little tough on liberty avenue but it is worth stopping in. In addition, I accidentally left my card on the table. The waitress kindly wrapped it with my name on it for me to pick up the next day. I will eat here any day.