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    Nicky's Thai Kitchen

    4.0 (252 reviews)
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    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Happy hour specials

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    Sangria Pitcher
    Nicole P.

    We stopped here last night and everything was delicious! We ordered a sangria pitcher to share and both got the Pad Thai chef special.

    Fish
    Tom C.

    You can't beat the atmosphere here, it feels like you are sitting in Bangkok. Service was good and so too was the food. The Pad See Ew and garlic chicken were tasty dishes (both with chicken). My brother (who lived in Bangkok for 20 years) got a special on the menu that night that was a thin fried flounder-like fish. The star of the whole meal though was the Tom Yum soup. It was delicious.

    Specials greeting you upon entry
    Kristy D.

    It was my first time here and I thought it was just wonderful. Great vibes, quick service and large delicious, fresh tasting portions. There are veggie options and a nice sized menu as well. I recommend Nicky's Thai Kitchen on Mt. Nebo Rd. In North Hills, PA.

    Gaprow Lad Kao - Pork belly stir fried with garlic, bell pepper, basil leaves, spicy brown sauce, fried egg, rice
    Alexa C.

    Nicky's offers a peaceful ambiance within a busy dine in and take out restaurant. This was my first time dining in at this location on a weekday, and I really enjoyed the tropical sangria happy hour special.

    Phad See Eaw
    Rachel S.

    As always, Nicky's does not disappoint. I've been to each of their locations, and the quality is extremely consistent. Friendly, quick service and a team that also lets you sit for as long as you want! We sat on the patio, and it was sooo nice. Just such a nice atmosphere. Road noise is a little loud and so was the fountain actually, but not too distracting. We ordered crab Rangoon, pad see ew and the pumpkin curry. Everything was delicious, fresh, and portions are great. I'm a lifelong cu

    Fresh Spring Rolls
    Emma B.

    This location has a wonderful outdoor patio, and great seating inside as well. I frequent all of the locations. This time I ordered the Thai iced coffee, fresh spring roles, and the mango salad. All exceptionally tasty!

    Thai Iced Tea (alcoholic version)
    Kat V.

    Always a fan of Nicky's. Great food and friendly service. The music is a bit loud, but it's tolerable.

    Spicy Peanut and Pad Thai
    Zach G.

    Food is very good. Service is quick. Portions are great. A little packed in there, but makes sense considering their location and trying to maximize seating, so much so there is even a table at the entry of the hall headed to the bathrooms. Honestly my only complaint is really pricing. Even though the portions were nice, I still felt $22 for pad Thai was a bit much and the beer was even more expensive. $10 for a 22oz Sapporo when I can buy the 6 pack for $12.

    Thai island iced tea
    Karen H.

    A group of 12 of us stopped by around 5:30pm on a Sunday for an early dinner. We called when we were on the way and they were able to set up a large table and seat us almost right away. We also let them know we wanted separate checks which they were able to accommodate and added on a 25% automatic gratuity. The inside decor was super cute. It was spacious with a fairly large dining room, little bar area, and also outside patio seating. The food was delicious. I really enjoyed my Tom Kha soup and my friends really enjoyed their food and drinks. My one friend did note that his pork belly dish felt like it was spicier than the level three that was requested but otherwise no other complaints food wise. Our service was friendly but they forgot to ever give me my Thai Island Ice Tea that I ordered (they didn't charge me for it and luckily my friend let me try hers) and they tried to give me the regular Tom Kha soup instead of the hotpot version I ordered. We had to call out their mistake and they immediately took my soup back and brought out the correct version later.

    Mango Grilled Chicken Mango Salad
    Katelin D.

    I've ordered take out from the Mt Nebo location many times and dined in a couple of times. Yesterday we dined in for lunch. I've had menu items to go from their curry menu, rice dishes as well as their noodle dishes. This time I opted for a salad. I'm not 100% clear on what a traditional Thai salad looks or what it contains so maybe my expectations were set wrong but regardless it wasn't my favorite dish there. Other dishes I've had from here are just okay. Nothing I would order when craving a Thai dish. As for the salad, there was one leaf of lettuce. All of the vegetables were so large nothing was bite size or able to be eaten without it being sliced into several chunks. Biggest complaint, the dish the salad was served in was not large enough to thoroughly slice any of it. I had such a mess of things falling off the plate. The chicken was also dry and hard to slice. Ambiance outside on the patio is delightful. Service was great. Meals are just okay.

    Pad Phad See Eaw
    Brianna G.

    The best Thai in Pittsburgh! I have loved Nicky's for many years, especially their North Hills location. I dined in this most recent time; the service is always insanely quick, staff is friendly, and they have a lovely outdoor patio! I got my favorite crab rangoons and pad see ew with beef. They get it right every time!

    Overly fried tofu
    Manisha V.

    This location has gone down hill after new management. They nickel and dime every single thing. Rice is the cheapest thing and they charge you for it by not even giving you the whole bowl. Now they have a sign on their door and menu that basically reads you cant share food, unless you have the equal amount of your party to the # of dishes. If you share they charge you a $10 sharing plate fee. Like what?! Also, the size of the plates--appetizer size plates not even dinner plates. We asked to speak to the manager 10 min. after being seated. The bill came out quicker than the manager. We didn't even get to enjoy our meal or evening. horrible service--will never be coming back. They lost a loyal customer. A "2-rating" was just me being generous. Pictures- plate size and the toughest tofu!

    Spicy basil chicken.. 2:5 heat was plenty hot!
    Cookie S.

    Food was very, very tasty. Ambiance is phenomenal. Our server, Jon, was prompt and friendly. I gave 4 stars because the 20% gratuity is quietly added to the check. We caught this by accident as it's a pricey place to begin with. Seems a bit sneaky. We will go back, but will now remember they take the tip regardless of your opinion. (I would've tipped over 20% but was irritated they added their own so I left it at their 20%.)

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    My husband and I had lunch. No wait. Several patrons around, not deserted Generous portions and polite quick service.

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    Always great. I love their green curry and my husband said it was his best pad Thai in awhile.

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    Excellent food and service in a beautiful setting. They do add 20% to your tab. I've never been disappointed.

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    One of my favorite places! The garden is amazing! The service is always on par and the food is spicy as expected but high quality.

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    Nicky's Thai Kitchen

    3.9
    (1.2k reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    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
    (292 reviews)
    11.7 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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