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.

I absolutely loved the Prik Pao and the Kee Mao. I don't think I could pick which I liked more. I'm…read morestill thinking about how good they both were. I would skip the fried rice, I personally didn't like the taste. The restaurant is small so I would recommend making a reservation.

Great visit. Was greeted and seated quickly. We were able to sit in the garden. The weather was…read moreperfect and the table was perfect. The ambiance outside is really nice. So, if you can get a table outside I highly recommend it. Drinks ordered and served. Everything thing as expected. Appetizers were great, although I cannot remember what they are called! I had the shrimp and scallop dish for the entree. It was fantastic. Highly recommend. For desert we had the black rice pudding with ice cream. It was delicious. The coconut put it over the top. Service was prompt and this was a great spot I hope to visit again soon.

This is our first stop when we came to visit Pittsburgh because we've heard such great things about…read moreit. We didn't have a reservation but showed up at 8 PM and we're able to sit at the bar. They were also inside seats available so I guess our timing was right there were lots of really great cocktails to choose from and it was hard to decide. She got the first catch and I got the new person same old mistakes, both so great! we shared a bunch of appetizers that were all so incredibly delicious. We ordered the roti with tofu instead of chicken though when it came out it was not vegetarian. Luckily, I spotted it and they remade the dish for me. We also got the green mango salad and mushroom laab- all so yummy! The bartender was really great at giving us lots of information and helping us decide what to get and the ambience and vibe is so stunningly beautiful but the food definitely matches that. I will be telling everyone to visit when they're in Pittsburgh and I can't wait to visit again myself.

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.

Was really excited to find a Thai and Lao restaurant while visiting Pittsburgh. Almost didn't…read morenotice Kiin when we were walking down the street because it's just a small door and then you have to take the stairs up to the restaurant. The art on the stairway and in the restaurant is really great. Loved the vibe. Lots of great choices for gluten-free vegetarian, such as myself and the food did not disappoint. I ordered mee Kathi and it was so flavorful! I got a spice level 4 (of 10) and could've done a bit more spicy, I just didn't know what to expect. The service was just OK. The waiter didn't seem to want to be bothered with us, and also the very loud music that was interrupted by a lot of equally loud commercials was pretty offputting, but based on the food, I would definitely come back.

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.

The most AMAZING bartender EVER!!! He is one of the funniest, kindest people you will ever meet…read moreand his sense of humor makes every night memorable! He has a huge heart, a great personality, and a way of making people laugh that creates true friendships with his customers. Honestly, if you don't get his humor that's on you (earlier review I read!). Don't mistake a great sense of humor for rudeness. He's genuinely a wonderful human being and anyone who knows him knows that!

I went to this place after trying to avoid the Steelers game post after party at two other…read morelocations. First and foremost, the place itself is beautiful decorated. It is a combination of Asian vibes mixed with early American speakeasy bar vibes. At the front, Michael greeted us at the bar with a humorous but welcoming environment. When saying that we would dine in, he said to grab any table we wanted and we would be served. Kwan did great as our server. She was the only one serving tables but did so efficiently and with kindness. Throughout your experience, Michael would show up to our table to humor us and in the end, he was kind to provide my family and I with suggestions and even prayers as we were going through an extremely hard time when we first arrived. Above and beyond! For drink, the Thai iced teas were delicious. Michael crafted them in a glass jar. The fried rice was also delicious, it had flavor and cooked to perfection with the temperature being perfect. The appetizer platter was delicious, in particular the crab ragoons. One thing I love about this place was that you can rate the level of spicy you want from 0 to 10. Not many Thai places will do. It is either no spice or all spicy. All in all, I loved this place and look to come by whenever I visit Pittsburgh!

Amazing takeout spot. Everything is neatly packaged and the food is warm and flavorful…read more Been visiting here for about 5 years and always enjoy the food. The spicy noodles, crab Rangoon, and Chen Mai are standouts. The owner is super nice. Really a gem of a place

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.