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    KFC and fries
    Karen H.

    Did you know that Bae Bae's Kitchen reopened and is now Bae Bae's Bar and Supper Club? Their kitchen is open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays and I'm so excited to have a post midnight food option in Pittsburgh that isn't pizza! We stopped by on Friday earlier in the evening and didn't have to wait for a table. The front area has more natural lighting and the back room is dark and reminds me a club. I will note the back room is really really dark so you might have trouble seeing your food back there. The florals everywhere inside give it a girly touch. Their fried chicken is as crunchy and delicious and everything was flavorful as always. I thought the Ube espresso could have a stronger Ube flavor but I would probably get it again because everything was pretty reasonably priced.

    BBQ Bulgogi Beef
    Beatrice V.

    Really popular restaurant in downtown, we sat at the bar in the back because the main dining area was filled up. We ordered the bulgogi bbq beef ribeye and the Korean fried chicken. You get two small sides with each entree. For the chicken, you can pick a dipping sauce, just one though, any extra sauce is an additional charge. We got the gochujang aioli. Overall we thought both dishes were just okay, nothing special, the bulgogi being slightly better. I think we made the wrong choice with the aioli sauce which was a bummer, we wish we got the soy garlic sauce or something similar. Decent value for what you get but we just felt the meal was okay.

    Paige T.

    For brunch, we first tried Bae Bae's Cafe down the street, but they directed us to the Kitchen since there were more food options. I got the dumplings and seaweed salad with a couple sauces and everything was savory, well-seasoned, and tasty! I ended up bringing back the mango passion fruit juice from the Cafe since they had more NA drink options- most of the Kitchen's drinks are boozy. The juice was fantastic! The servers were friendly and quick to advise on the menu. It was very empty and chilly. They had some fun Halloween decor. All ordering is online- you can keep a tab open and close it anytime.

    Packaging
    Shailesh J.

    We visited this cute little Korean place on our last visit to Pittsburgh downtown. My actual rating is 4.5/5 but I really liked the ambiance and the great service there. Bae Bae Bae's cafe was right before the kitchen, and we initially entered there. They both are owned by the same company but their menus are different. Be sure to check which one you want to visit beforehand. Here is the summary of our visit: 1) Ambiance 5/5: It has a cute cafe vibe with chic and delightful decor. Additionally, it also has cute flowery seating outside which would be great for an evening date or friends get together. The place has seating in front of the service desk or you can choose to go inside where they also have a bar and seating area. Also, they have QR codes for their menu 2) Service 6/5: This is where I would like to highlight Taylor Ann G's service. She was of amazing help to us. She helped us with all the suggestions and side options. I am allergic to fish and so was she. So she helped me choose a great spicy dish with great side options which I loved. I also do not eat beef. She let us know that chicken might be made on the same grill and helped us with informing the chef to make it separately in a pan. The service was quick too and we received our order within 10 minutes. One additional thing for people to know is that they add a service fee for takeout orders which was promptly informed to us by Taylor and she said we don't have to tip since that takes care of it. 3) Food 4/5: This is what was a hit and a miss for us. We had to catch a flight and we took a take away so we are giving it the benefit of the doubt but here is the summary of what we ordered: a) Yum Yum chicken: This was what my wife ordered and I tried it at the airport. The chicken was chewy and not good at all. It felt like frozen chicken which was baked in an oven and tossed in a sauce. The purple rice was good though. The portion was good too. b) Spicy Fire chicken: I really loved it. This was like a bento box with chicken. purple rice with sesame seeds, tender green salad, and some radish side (which was amazing, and took it based on Taylor's suggestion). The portion was good for one. The dish was not really spicy and tasted more like buffalo sauce chicken. 4) Value for money 4/5: It was not the cheapest place and it would have been value for money if we ate it there since the place looks great. The price is good for the portion but it would be great if it was a tad less. Overall, I am definitely going to visit this place when I am in town for the ambiance, service, and proximity to downtown and so much of Pittsburgh's history. The great: 1) Taylor's friendliness and service 2) Spicy fire chicken 3) Ambiance Not so good: 1) Yum Yum chicken

    Korean fried chicken BYO
    Isabel L.

    I'm surprised I've never written a review yet for Bae Bae's because it's one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. Casual and cute Korean eatery serving the best Korean Fried Chicken in Pittsburgh (really!!). I always bring friends and family from out of town whenever we need a downtown spot for a quick bite. My usual orders (highly recommend) is the build your own Korean Fried Chicken with the kimchi and seaweed salad (unfortunately, they were out of kimchi tonight), sweet potato fries with spicy mayo, Japchae, and of course a Thai ice tea. Service is always wonderful, although it seems like they're moving more towards an online dining experience with no server and just ordering through a QR code. I prefer being able to converse with servers instead, but tonight's service with our hostess and cooks was no different than in the past. Highly recommend checking out their drink specials and coming in to try soju cocktails which not many bars have! Love the plant decorations and it makes the space feel so lonely. If you're wondering why Bae Bae's has won so many awards, you should 100% come visit for yourself!

    Milk Tea
    Rebecca M.

    I love everything about Bae Bae's! The atmosphere is cozy, the service is always friendly.. oh and the food is uhhhhhh amazing!

    Soy garlic tofu stir fry.
    Debra S.

    We first went to their coffee shop 4 doors down. You need to go there and bring your coffee back if you would like some. ‍ The food was good, except rice was cold, and pricey ($17/lunch). Very cold with ceiling fans blowing and unable to change. Other customers left due to the cold. We enjoyed it, but there are better places, including their coffee shop!

    Bulgogi Beef
    David B.

    A fun place to eat because of the creative menu and wonderful service. The Kimchi is notably good, with lots of flavor and texture. The wait time was 30 minutes, but let us take seats at the bar. The music didn't make sense to me, it was pop music (for example, Katy Perry).

    tempura shrimp
    Rachel W.

    I LOVEDDD Bae Baes omg. I've been meaning to go here for so long and I wish I went sooner. The service was so good, our food came really quick, and I loved the intimate vibe of the inside. Their drink selection was amazing - I was surprised how many drinks they had! I got the shrimp tempura, which was actually the best i've ever had - especially with the plum sauce omg. Also the kimchi was amaaaazing i'm literally craving it even though I just had it lol. I am so excited to go back here ASAP.

    Spicy Fire Chicken
    Menghai T.

    Came here on a Friday night. You have to scan a QR code to get the menu and order online. I got a taro milk tea with rainbow bubbles ($7). It had the right amount of sweetness! For the meal I had the Korean Fried Chicken ($18), Spicy Fire Chicken($18), Beef Bulgogi ($18) and Bae Bae Wings($15). The Korean Fried chicken was crispy and moist. The honey sauce was very sweet but mixed well with it. The Bae Bae wings with garlic soy was also crispy moist and flavorful. However the beef bulgogi and spicy chicken were disappointing. Both were quite oily and the flavor was a bit of a letdown. The kimchi were spicy and sour which I absolutely loved. Service was about average. They have a pre included 18% tip added to the bill. Overall some of the food was great (any of the fried chicken), the others not as amazing. Not sure if I would come back again because of the difficulty to park and the food not being worth going out the way for. Food(50%): 6.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 6.0 Overall: 6.5/10

    Honey Wasabi Chicken and Milk Tea
    Kaylie W.

    This is where I'd recommend people if they are looking for casual Korean based Asian fusion food. Location is downtown and the restaurant is a lot bigger than it looks on the outside. The dine in experience is nice and cute, but easy take out since they already come in takeout boxes. The service is here is super friendly as well. I really enjoy their food because it is good cooking, a variety of dishes, and the portions are huge. It's pretty cheap considering how much food they give you. Big fan of their bulgogi since it's expensive at most places now. Their glass noodles is also a good pick. I like their milk tea but I vaguely remember thinking the boba wasn't chewy enough, not sure if they've changed it since then or if that was just a bad batch.

    Ashley D.

    Phenomenal! The aesthetic is everything, but really it was the bar tender who brought the experience to the top. He was super attentive, knowledgeable, and down to earth. He made sure we were taking care of the whole time! The food was exceptional!! The spicy sesame sauce is a must try. Will definitely visit again when in Pittsburgh.

    Peach Lemonade drink no bubbles
    Stan H.

    Staff is friendly and service was fairly quick. They gave me an extra drink for free because they didn't meet the time specified on the order. Ube cheesecake was flavorful and the Korean cuisine here is a big pull for the big anime convention nearby. The menu looked somewhat Americanized and a bit pricy but they seem to understand their customer base and work with in real time situations well!

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    25 days ago

    This was the best food there was in Pittsburgh. Fantastic service and a great environment. Miss this place everyday!

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    Good food cute little place. I was there during pride parade and they showed their rainbow colors proudly!

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    Ask the Community - Bae Bae's Kitchen

    Where do you source your chickens from?

    We source from a local purveyor that provides us All Natural, No Antibiotic or Hormones added, chicken. Thank you

    Is the kimchi vegetarian or vegan? Is the dukbokki made with anchovies stock?

    Bae bae’s cabbage kimchi and radish kimchi are vegan, gluten free! We do not have any dukbokki menu

    Are they byob?

    Yes!! BYOB

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes!! Just let them know you're gluten free before ordering and they are VERY accommodating!!

    It says Korean Fried Chicken, but I wanted to ask if this is more of a Katsu-like fried chicken, or like a Bon Chon-like fried chicken?

    It's chicken katsu style

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