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    4.3 (28 reviews)
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    Lis Z.

    Second time visiting. I ordered take out from there. The Mushroom tempura is very crispy. I love the boat noodle - beef is very tender, although technically the green inside isn't spinach as shown in menu. Kao Soi is very delicious. Loved their crispy tofu, too. Overall, the food feels authentic and tasty!

    Tamarind Pink Noodles
    Star S.

    Never knew this place existed for how many times I have been on Craig st. I can't remember what this place was prior but the whole process of ordering is rather simple than to wait for a waitress/waiter. Ordering is via the kiosk and you wait to pick up your food. After you order, you can find a booth or a table to sit at. It's large but limited with seats but it's doable depending on what time you go. We ordered 2 drinks - Thai tea and the green Thai tea (the green is way better). We also ordered 2 small bites - fried chicken and the fried mushroom which both are delicious. We prefer the mushroom as it's light and airy but the chicken is a great spice. Our bowls were the Kao soi and the pink tamarind noodles. I really wish you could add the pink tamarind to the curry broth because it's so lovely together. My only compliant is that I wish you could order grilled protein to it than fried. Also if you order the steak, it is well done and not medium well. Parking is the usual dread on Craig st so be cautious with that.

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    Tiffany Y.

    Grapow restaurant serves a variety of street foods and beverages that are inspired by Thailand, China, Korea, and other Asian countries. I ate lunch here one time. I used a kiosk to order and pay for my food and drink. Minutes later, an employee called my name and number and handed my food and drink to me in a to-go bag. He forgot to give me dressing but then remembered and gave it to me. Many indoor tables and chairs are available, but I was low on time, so I took my food back to work. My mango salad with added shrimp was very fresh and flavorful. If I had had more time, then I would have tried more menu items.

    Sen Klook
    Elizabeth F.

    It's Saturday and I'm at the book fest at the main Carnegie Library. I'm getting hungry so decided to give Grapow a try. Walking in other fellow festival goers had the same idea. They're is still plenty of seating, no problem. Ordering can be done via the counter or kiosk. I ordered using the kiosk without issue. I ordered the sen klook, asking to hold the peanuts. I take a seat and wait for a notification for my order. On e ready, I picked it up from the counter. The noodles are tasty but I didn't get much of the chili lime sauce/flavor. The pork and meatballs were good, with the pork rinds being my favorite. It made the dish more interesting both flavor and texture wise. Overall good experience. It was very limited in terms of interaction, depending on your thoughts on that--pro/con.

    Kao soi. (prior to adding broth)
    Mike B.

    If you start from an understanding that this is a fast casual destination, it's fine. Some generic Asian fusion with various combinations of rice, noodles, and protein (with limited vegetables). Online ordering was easy, and my order was ready very quickly. The space was clean and reasonably decorated. In terms of the food, most flavors were somewhat muted. The kao soi was essentially the star of the show with a combination of noodle textures (some boiled, some crispy). The fresh onion and bean sprouts were a nice touch, and the curry broth was served separately to keep everything fresh and nicely textured. The grapow bowl with tofu was fine, and it even carried some sparse pops of fresh basil: it just seemed like mostly rice and crumbled tofu with limited flavor. The tamarind pink noodles were fairly bland: I was able to dig to the bottom of the bowl to find notes of tamarind, but it was mostly a big bowl of pink noodles with some sparse bean sprouts and a scrambled egg. If you're looking for some quick Asian street food with limited vegetables, this place is fine. The problem is that there are so many other great options worth checking out first.

    Leah M.

    Delicious! This is a great casual spot with easy ordering and a quick turnaround. When you walk in, you can order right at a kiosk then your name is called when the food is ready. We started with the Enoki Tempura and then tried the Grapow and Tamarind Pink Noodles for our entrées. Everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. To drink, we had the Butterfly Pea Lemonade and Thai Iced Tea. The lemonade was very refreshing and a great addition to the meal. I'd definitely recommend stopping in if you're looking for a casual spot with fast service.

    How they advertised fried tofu. Very misleading.
    Jennifer L.

    I was so excited to order the fried tofu appetizer but man was I sorely disappointed. Photo shown on their menu was NOTHING like what I received. Tofu was hard and dry with no flavor, and the Grapow sauce I paid an extra $1 for was super salty. The Kao Moo Dang was pretty good. Sauce was spot on to what I have had in Thailand, however it was a little dry. Normally served more wet with a thinner sauce that can be mixed with the rice. Again heavily disappointed with the Kao Mun Gai. The rice flavor was pretty authentic but $15 for five pieces of chicken that was mainly bones instead of meat and a tiny "soup" that was practically in a sauce container had me feeling like it should have been priced as an $8 meal. I liked that the store was clean but it was a long wait despite having no line when I ordered, so be prepared and buffer your time accordingly.

    Brandy C.

    Not a fan of the KAO MUN GAI $15 for Inedible chicken thigh with skin and bones. And the clear soup was more like the greasy chicken broth. The soup was boiled in.

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    Karen H.

    We stopped by on a Friday night around 5:30pm. You order at a kiosk and then pick a table and wait for them to call your name when your food is ready. The inside has plenty of seating both at tables and booths. I snagged a booth and the wait for our food was pretty short. Our food was pretty good. I've had better kao soi but the enoki tempura was really good and the Korean chicken bites were pretty good. My friend mentioned that his garlic Grapow bowl could have had a better sauce to rice ratio aka he needed more sauce.

    Korean Chicken Bites
    Jason F.

    I stopped by here a couple of weekends ago with my wife and kids for dinner. This was actually our second time ordering from Grapow and both times we used toast which is what their website took us to. This business is located on South Craig Street and both times that we visited I drove around in our car while my wife ran inside to get the food. As such, I cant tell you anything about the inside but I do know that both times our food was ready whenever it was supposed to be. On both occasions my wife and I ordered the same entrees as I went with the Grapow while my wife went the Green Curry with chicken. On our first trip we also ordered the enoki tempura and tofu bites as an appetizer while on our second trip here we ordered the Korean chicken. I actually still remember both the enoki tempura and the tofu bites as both were pretty tasty. The tofu bites were fried and came with a good tasting chili sauce but the enoki tempura was easily the star of the two. They were fried super crispy and with how thin they were, I really enjoyed eating them without any sauce. Similarly I really enjoyed the Korean chicken bites. While they weren't as crispy as I would have liked, that's my fault between the takeout pickup and the amount of time it took for us to get home. Thankfully I didn't really mind as I really loved their garlicky chili sauce. After finishing with the appetizer I started in on my entree and I found it to be really good. I mean, can you really go wrong ordering the grapow at a restaurant called Grapow? The egg was runny when cut and the flavor combination of the basil, chili garlic sauce and onion with my chicken was fantastic. My wife also ended up really enjoying her green curry bowl here as evidenced by the fact the fact that she ordered it again on our second visit! The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. As a matter of a fact, I already have. Both my wife and I have really enjoyed all of the food that we have received from Grapow.

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    Dante M.

    Went here with my friend tyler who is Thai and he said that this is some of the most authentic Thai food in all of Pittsburgh! The service was super quick and this is definitely a hidden gem (but I'm sure not for long) in Oakland!

    Enoki Tempura, Kao Soi, Sen Klook
    Phoebe L.

    So, so good! Like others have mentioned, this is some of the most authentic Thai food I've had in Pittsburgh. It's advertised as a fast-casual/street food spot, but I was genuinely impressed by the plating--because of that, I'd recommend dining in! Ordering is super easy with the kiosks, which include pictures and descriptions of each dish, and there are plenty of tables. I hope they continue to do well and look forward to coming back to try more dishes.

    Crab rangoon
    Ken L.

    This new spot on Craig is awesome! They're opened by the same people as Senyai and I love Senyai! The staff is super nice and sweet. They are bringing street food to the CMU area and I'm here for it! I really liked their Khao Soi, the curry was absolutely delicious and the noodles were so yummy, even as leftovers. I also really liked their salad, the dressing is 100. I love that most of these dishes are customizable for type of meat you want. They have street food staples like char siu (roast bbq pork) and haianese chicken too! Loved the enoki tempura and crab rangoons too! Their drinks are really good. We loved our Thai green iced tea and butterfly pea lemonade. Definitely check them out for some delicious street food!

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    I ordered the Tofu, it is nothing like the picture. Other food was ok. Serving size is small compared to the price

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    Bright, clean, and cheery! Delicious fast casual food. Fresh flavors and ingredients. Our food came out fast and well prepared.

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    3.9
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    2.6 mi
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    The best Thai food I ever had. Made sure to come back on my return to Pittsburgh. Food is a bit…read morepricey but the flavor is really good. Green curry with tofu. 100% hit the spot!!

    Seated via Phone Call (Dinner option only). Food allergy: Nuts…read more Food & Drink: - Mixed Drink(s): 4 / 5 "If I was a cow, I would tell all the other cows that this flower is toxic, so that I could keep it to myself." - My favorite distraction Presentation is everything when it comes to the drinks ordered at Nicky's and I absolutely love it. Not only do they look great, they taste great. It's always great to find a location that takes pride in their mixed drink selection. The only flag I have is if you order the Honey Bee Martini be prepared to feel like a bee is stinging you every time you take a sip. I enjoy spice, but even this had enough kick to make me savor it periodically. Disclaimer: Taste the flower at your own risk. Remember the saying, "Curiosity killed the cat". - Food: 4 / 5 Appetizer - When you think American cuisine, what do you picture? A hamburger? Hot dogs? An American Flag on the back of a Ford F-150 with a bald eagle in the driver seat? Even though all those can be true, I think of Crab Rangoon. Even as a non-crab person, I do enjoy popping one of these bad boys into my mouth after dipping it in the provided sauce. Nicky's uses a homemade pineapple sauce that adds just a slight tang on this small delight. Entrée - Bread wasn't the greatest creation of mankind. Actually, it was spice because that allowed Thai food to flourish. It has always been of my opinion that if you know how to use spices, then you can make any dish pop. We had the Pad Phet and Basil. Both dishes were absolutely flavorful and made each bite as enjoyable as the last. If you get a box, make sure to get two and a paper bag for reinforcement because if you have sauce left, you are going to want to pour that over your leftovers. Dessert - The sticky rice mango is definitely an interesting dish, but it had something in it that tasted like half and half and ruined any flavor that the mangoes held. The ice cream saved that sweet taste, but the sticky rice that lay below reminded me of a Rice Krispie treat that you found in a corner of your kitchen that was there for months and a friend dared you to take a bite. Disclaimer: You cannot eat the banana leaf...don't ask how we know. - Service: 4.25 / 5 When dining with someone who has a food allergy, you always worry about cross-contamination. Luckily, at Nicky's, even without disclosure, we had no issues at the end of the night. However, as the restaurant gets busy, the service definitely becomes slower, but if you have a great companion you honestly don't notice it. Nicky's also does a great job of not rushing you out the door as soon as the dessert has been finished and it seems each server helps the other servers if it becomes really busy, which isn't a bad system. It's worth noting there are standard charges including a pre-calculated tip, which is fairly common for restaurants of this style. - Vibe: 5 / 5 Nicky's is the exact reason why I started doing food reviews. By that, I mean I wanted to find interesting restaurants where you could sit down with other people, have a great conversation, enjoy some good food and just relax in the unique ambiance. - Overall: 4.25 / 5 My momma always said, "Thai food is a great indicator for a vibe check" and for my own personal add-on, "Great Thai food is how memories are made". If you are ever on the fence about certain people in your life, take them to Nicky's. By the end of the meal, you'll know where they stand. Recommend? Why is this even a question? Of course!

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    Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery

    4.2
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    1.5 mi
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    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.

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