Update - since Covid, the food has changed drastically. It doesn't feel as authentic or flavorful...it's more oily/greasy. The staff is still friendly and the atmosphere is nice, but because of the food, I probably wouldn't recommend or be excited to go back. read more

Noodlehead never disappoints! Steamed buns are a must have. All food portions are generous and service is quick.

Best Thai in Pittsburg-- just go here. Don't question! The service is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect read more

We got the street noodle #1 with spice level 3, and the street noodle #2 with spice level 5. If you like a medium level of spice I would say a spice level of 2 is still pretty hot. The sauce on both dishes was a savory sweet flavor that completed the fried chicken/shrimp very well. All noodles are reasonably priced and the portion size is fair. This is a cash only establishment. They do have an ATM on site. read more

Noodlehead - Street Noodle #1 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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What's not to like! Cheap, simple, good, fast. I tried the curry, it had great flavor. The spring rolls were crisp and hot, and I loved the lemongrass tea. The menu is not very deep, but they work wonders on everything they do. read more

Great thai noodle spot. Grabbed some boat noodles, kee mao, and the green curry linguini. Boat noodles were alright, kind of your typical tangy soup noodles. The kee mao was good but for my mid-tier spicy lovers, get a spice level below your usual spicy tolerance because wowee, it was spicy. Definitely has to do with the fact that this is a stir-fry noodle so those chili got a chance to bloom and get spicier. Surprising I ended up loving the green curry linguini. It was like a creamy alfredo's bestie from thailand. Saucy and full of flavor. I'm gonna start adding linguini to my curries from now on cause the green curry linguini is my bestie now. BFF4R. read more

Finally tried Noodlehead after hearing great things about it for years and it definitely lived up to the hype! We swung by for an early lunch on a Saturday and didn't have to wait for an outdoor table (there are only 3). I had the Street Noodle 1 and my husband had the Kee Mao -- both were great. I also tried the lemongrass honey iced tea, which was mostly honey flavored with a tiny hint of lemongrass and very refreshing. Service was very friendly and attentive. Glad to have another Thai restaurant to add to our rotation! read more

Amazing food, I have never had Thai food before but this was amazing! You're able to choose your spice levels which is nice, and there's something for everyone. This place is CASH ONLY, but they do have an ATM on site. The place is very cute on the inside, and the service was very quick. Overall really loved it and we will be back! read more

Food is awesome! Fresh noodles. Delicious food and fast! The spice levels are high, even a 1 out of 5 has a kick. Cash only locally owned business. However, there is no changing table in the bathroom... the handicap stall absolutely has room for it. So I had to change my baby on the floor with the changing pad that is in my backpack. read more

I try and go to noodlehead atleast once every couple weeks. The food here always is great and never disappoints. Noodlehead is cash only but has an atm on site. The dumplings have been off the menu for about 8 months now and FINALLY they are back!! They are great! I recommend getting the shrimp pad Thai or the street noodles. The staff is friendly. read more

Noodlehead - Dumplings - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here for the first time for lunch with a friend on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the Love Boat, which came out to $6.50 and my friend ordered their Street Noodle with chicken, which was $9.50. What's Hot - Prices. Pretty decent, especially given the small portions. Each dish is less than $10, so if you just stick to 1 dish, it's a fairly reasonable price. - Location. It's in Shadyside, which is nice, because there are lots of other options around, as well. It's also helpful if you take the bus. - Quality. Well seasoned and flavored. The broth of the Love Boat has a slight sweet kick, but not too sweet, which is important. I ordered the level 3 spicy, because I do like spicy food. There was definitely a spicy kick, which wasn't overpowering. The beef was tender. I could see a slight pinkness to it when it was served, which means it was probably just cooked by putting it into the broth right before serving. Definitely yummy. There's pieces of bak choy, a few pieces of sprouts, and some cilantro in the basil. Gave it a nice flavor and I'm glad that there are veggies in the soup. - Menu variety. Simple and straightforward. There isn't a large variety, which can be helpful. I like that they have meat and veggie (tofu) options. I love tofu, so that they have it on the menu is something I appreciate. What's Not - Menu variety. Short and limited. Different strokes for different folks. I like Asian restaurants with stir fry veggie dishes, which this place doesn't have. When it comes to Asian food, I prefer eating family style, so that you can try everything. This place doesn't give you that option. - Portions. The portions are pretty small. It's not your average Asian noodle soup bowl size, which is usually twice the size of what is served here. Depending on how hungry you are, one dish may or may not be enough to get you full. - Seating. My friend and I sat at a table for two, which came with 2 high chairs. However, there are no backs on the high chairs, so there was no place for us to put our coats and hang our purses. I put my purse at the edge of the table, but the table isn't big, so my purse fell off a couple of time. I didn't see many seats with backs on the chairs, either. Their long tables, which seat anywhere between 6-8 are, have bench seating. Seating is inconvenient, because there isn't room to put down what little you may have. - Utensils. They give you the options of forks, spoons, and chopsticks at the table, which is nice. However, their spoons are not Asian soup spoons, which are deeper. These western soup spoons aren't deep enough for you to put your noodles and soup together. - Cash only. Pretty straightforward, but it's inconvenient. Be prepared. - Parking. Because of its location, nearby parking is inconvenient. Luckily, I came on a Sunday, so metered parking is free. I ended up parking a few blocks away and walking to the restaurant, which isn't a biggie for me. Just be prepared to pay for parking because this is Shadyside and/or to walk. Final Answer Willing to come back, but not a first choice. This place seems overhyped to me. It's not bad, but I've had better. read more

Noodlehead - Street noodle with chicken - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Good bites to enjoy! Their steamed pork buns are absolutely phenomenal, and I'm a sucker for the fried chicken on their Street Noodle #1. Their spice consistency is adequate, however a few times the sauce wasn't fully mixed in, and there would be some dry/unflavored parts, and other over seasoned parts of the dish. They aren't a bad bang for your buck, and you sure get what you pay for. Would recommend this spot to anyone who likes Thai food. read more

I have been here a few times & it's definitely a fun place to go for dinner with friends. Has a cool vibe and atmosphere. Always crowded. The food is really good, however if you're looking for super authentic Thai food, this wouldn't be a first recommendation. Their Thai fried chicken is super yummy though. read more

Noodlehead - Kee Mao with Thai Fried Chicken, Street Noodle 1, Love Boat - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best noodles in Pittsburgh. Spice levels are very accurate. Street noodles are my favorite! Also, the low lighting creates a great atmosphere while eating. Remember to always bring cash because they do not take cards. read more

Our food was delicious and came out super quick! Servers are super friendly. And the inside is absolutely beautiful, love the ambiance! Super super good! read more

Noodlehead is a fantastic place! Thoughtful and simple at the same time. They save the energy for the dishes. Cash only, all the entrees are the same price. Love it! read more

Great food, with a very simple menu, however BRING CASH!!! Being a cash online establishment it's mentioned in a few places but if you're having fun and deep in convo you won't notice the signs. Also for those bring your own drinks there is a small fee. read more

This place has got a lot of hype. The ambiance is lively and the food is pretty good. I got the street noodle 2 with fried chicken and lemme tell you it was juicy, maybe even a little too juicy for my taste. The sauce is very sour and it wasn't my favorite tbh. The fried chicken was good, a little on the dry side. My friend got street noodle 1 with tofu which has the same exact sauce as street noodle 2, just different noodles. I think she felt similarly toward her dish as me. Their signature noodle dishes cannot be substituted at all, which is a bummer because I wanted to try the tempura shrimp that comes with street noodle 1 but I didn't want the thin noodles. The spicy cucumber salad app was really good. I plan on coming back again with another friend in a week so I'll try something else, but for their signature noodle dishes I expected a little more. Service is fine, not too slow but there was a veryyy long wait to get in. We waited at least 30 minutes to get seated, probably more. Also, this place is cash only just fyi. I believe they do have an atm on site. read more

Noodlehead - Mostly eaten cucumber salad and Street Noodle #2 with fried chicken - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Really fast service. Love boat is hands down my fav thing on the menu as well as the Thai fried chicken and the lemongrass tea. Everything on the menu is incredible ya can't go wrong! Parking is somewhat difficult in the area but it's FREE if you park on s highland from alder street to Elwood street. Very very cute vibes inside as well very photogenic restaurant. read more

Noodle head is a staple of Shadyside's food scene and it delivers with its cheap but delicious food that will guarantee that you come back for more! read more

Cash only, but so so good. I've never had a bad meal here, in-person or takeout! It's a great place to go with friends, eating amazing love boat soup or pad Thai. Follow it up with a quick trip to Millie's for dessert and you have yourself the person afternoon. read more

Noodlehead is a good place. Just drove past it the other day. Excellent Korean Street Food. Noodle are good and spicy. It is sweet and spice and everything nice. read more

I frequent this restaurant often. Whether it is dine in or takeout, the food is always delicious. The Chang Mai curry and Street Noodles #2 never disappoint. read more

Only place I go for noodles now. Open late till 10 pm everyday. Cash only, they have no telephone and first come first served. I like the pad se ew noodles best. The flat rice noodles are always cooked just right with flavor. I wish they had a beef option; you can only choose from tofu, chicken or shrimp. I recommend the shrimp as I did not like the chicken as much. The tofu is okay. Also, the better half likes the street noodle #2. The tempura shrimp and thin noodles have just enough zing with the small pool of fish sauce on the bottom on the noodles. Two things I ask for: level 1 spice and add scallions. The level 1 spice is just right whereas 2 is getting to the point you have to drink water as you eat, it really builds up! After the meal, Millie's Ice Cream is next door if you please. read more

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Really good Thai. BYOB, small cork fee. Awesome ambiance. Great date night spot or fun with a group of friends as well. Quick & excellent service. Looking forward to next time we visit. read more

Noodlehead - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is a true gem in Shadyside. I was fortunate to have gone on the tail end of the dinner rush and was seated within 5 minutes. We ordered way too much food for just two people, but the menu has so many great dishes it's hard not to want to try them all. We ended up getting: the love boat, the pork baos, pad Thai, pad see ew, and the curry noodles. (There were a lot of leftovers). Everything was so delicious it's hard to go wrong with any choice. I would say my personal favorite was the pad see ew, and my boyfriend's favorite was the love boat. The only thing I would have to say is misleading is the spice level-- the dishes weren't as spicy as I was expecting them to be! The service was fantastic the whole night and it was just a great atmosphere to dine on a Friday night. Will be back again! read more

There is always a crazy wait, but it is definitely worth it! Although most noodles are sweet and savory, I usually opt for purely savory because of my preference. I think the curry noodles are delicious if you have the same palette as me. I always get the pork buns as an appetizer because it is really delicious to snack on while chatting with your friends! Make sure to bring cash to pay and then treat yourself to Millie's ice cream after! read more

Noodlehead - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Had a Spontaneous Saturday Lunch here. Definitely a cool place BUT I wish they took credit cards and had a shorter wait time. My curry noodle was not as spicy as requested (asked for a 4/5), but still enjoyable. I will say, this one lacks the fresh toppings that Smiling Banana Leaf adds. Also, while delicious, it was not as traditional tasting. It has the sweeter, richer, cream filled taste that Americanized Thai has. Still good if you're forced to go there, but if you are asked to choose a place, venture out to Smiling Banana Leaf in Highland Park. The Kee Mao was the highlight! Street Noodle 2 was different and refreshing, better for summer, sweet but tangy, but not much sauce. The Love Boat was decent, oyster sauces based broth which was hearty and on the sweeter side. read more

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Always great food, the service is always great even when they are packed, love simplicity of the menu it's not overwhelming, the ambience is chill but nice. read more

Hands down my favorite spot in Pittsburgh to eat. The food comes out quickly, the portions are perfect, and the dish I always order (Tofu See Yew at a number 2) is cooked flawlessly, EVERY SINGLE TIME. I don't know how they manage to recreate everything to a T, but you won't hear a single complaint from me. I'll be here endless more times as long as I call Pittsburgh my home! read more

Noodlehead - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Review is just got a to-go order! We weren't really hungry but knew we'll need something for dinner since the last time we ate was around 1pm. We went to Millie's Ice Cream and then decided to stop by Noodlehead to pick some stuff up before taking an Uber back to our hotel. Boy was this place busy on a Friday evening! There were so many people waiting outside! It wasn't as bad after the Millie's run but we opted to place an order anyway. It's cash only and good luck trying to place an order with such a small hostess area. People were coming and going constantly! We placed our order and was quoted a 20 min wait for our food! It came out in due time! We ate when we got home and the food was pretty good! The Green Curry Fettuccine had awesome flavors and lots of veggies! It's sweet due to the coconut milk in the curry, and was very creamy! We enjoyed it a lot 4/5. We also ordered the See Eww Noodles, which were also delicious in flavors! I thought it needed a bit of smokiness to the noodles so they weren't so wet. I almost felt like it was a bit too soft without the crisp to the noodles and the tofu. But I liked it nonetheless. Portions are a normal decent size. I would love to come back and dine in next time to try some of the other dishes! Interior looked cute and modern! Good place for date night! ___________ Actually came back for dinner the next night cause it's been some of the best food we've had during our short stay in Pittsburgh. We decided to come for a dine-in experience and expected a wait cause of how busy it was the previous night. The lady said about 20-25 mins, not horrible for a Saturday night. What I was disappointed with was that other parties that obviously came after us were seated before us. And I don't mean parties of 2, cause I knew those tables opened up quicker than larger tables for 4.. but I literally checked in with the hostess and other parties of 4 or 5 got crossed off the list before me and their names were after mine. Wtf?! There was no rhyme or reason to their madness.. then after we sat down and ordered, the table of 5 and another table of 4, that was seated after us got their food before us! Again.. wtf?! How were the tickets entered?! I felt like we were being discriminated against - I mean, what are the odds that most of the Caucasian groups were seated and got their food before us?! Especially if they were seated after us?! Or arrived after us?! This place doesn't take reservations and is a first come, first serve restaurant so I can't think of any other possible explanations. Besides that, the food was again spot on at a very reasonable price. The See Eww Noodles has delicious flavors and we had nothing to complain about. The pork dumplings weren't anything special but the noodles.. get them, you won't be disappointed. I lowered the star rating because of the horrible wait and service - we literally ended up waiting about 1.5 hrs total to be seated and for our food. read more

Noodlehead - Green Curry Fettuccine with Chicken to-go - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great food, vibrant atmosphere, and a fun representation of Thai street noodles and apps! Heads up: CASH Only, no splitting bill I came here with my fiancé and a group of friends and had a blast! There's usually a wait during prime time but it's definitely worth it! The menu concept is based off of many street food (particularly noodles) from the streets of Thailand. From the classic Pad thai and Pad Kee Mao to noodle soups and rice dishes, they have a solid representation of common dishes you can easily get while roaming Thailand -- coming from experience. And quick lesson -- "Pad" means stir fry in a wok, so the typical names of Pad See Yew translate to stir fry (Pad) + soy sauce (see yew). So some of the dishes name has the Pad left out since it's known as a noodle place already. I ordered Thai Fried chicken for the table, beef soup for myself, and my fiancé had the Pad Thai. I also sampled a friend's pad see yew and pad kee mao too. Everything was super well done and delicious! My slight preference though was that the old Thai is slightly sweeter than I'd like it and what's found in Thailand, but nonetheless well done. Every dish I tried so far were solid and yummy, so will have to come back! Our server was excellent, atmosphere on point, food was delicious, and everyone had a great time. Definite impress with the experience of Thai Street noodles! read more

Always a great experience here. Food is top notch and the atmosphere is very cozy. Highly recommend!

Eaten here 3x now and can say it's my fav restaurant in Pittsburgh. Best price, flavor, vibe, and quantity. I read a review that said buns weren't too flavorful, and I realized the reason I love them is bc the meat texture is what you'd find in pho (im viet) that I rarely taste outside of a soup. I've taken my mom here and it's p hard to please this lady so thank you for cooking everything correctly. Even though it's crowded on weekend nights, I've been seated immediately every time! Will miss this place :( I wish there was one in the Bay Area read more

Noodlehead - pork buns - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My absolute favourite Thai restaurant and one of my favourites out of all restaurants in Pittsburgh. Been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. read more

Noodlehead - Pad Thai and Chiang Mai Curry - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Y'all. I would drive all the way from NC to PA for these noodles again and again and again. YES for Chiang Mai Curry and those dumplings... wow. Coming from a smaller city in NC, we don't have a true authentic noodle shop so this was a new experience for me. Their menu is limited which I kind of love because you know it has to be good. I don't usually like traditional Thai curry from our local restaurants because the sauce is usually watery and lack luster. For that reason, I almost didn't order the Chaing Mai Curry and I am SO glad I did! The sauce was creamy and spicy and coconuty and buttery and just everything of the sort! I literally could not stop eating this dish. The crunchy noodles soften up in the sauce which I loved. Save your leftover sauce and pour it over rice at home the next day! I cannot say enough about this dish. I tasted the other noodle dishes in our group and this one was by far the best. One of the things I loved most about this restaurant is the fact that they operate as BYOB. Bring your own beverage or beer or wine or literally whatever you want to drink. How great is that!? There's a small cork fee of like $0.75 per person which is just insane. Cork fees in NC start at $15. If you're a Pittsburgh local, I am the most jealous because you have access to this restaurant literally every day of the week. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Let me tell you how hard it was for me to visit this place. It's not to complain, just to show how forgetful I am. I love the stretch of Highland that Noodlehead sits on. There is so much life on this small strip that the sidewalks become congested rather easily and parking is horrendous, but that doesn't stop people from lining up to get in here. Another reason I had been avoiding coming here was my new found allergy to peanuts. Not knowing how this allergy could be set off I decided to steer clear of here until I had properly addressed this. Once I had my ducks in a row all I needed to do was remember to bring CASH. I rarely carry cash on myself, becoming a follower of the technology movement. This time I had made plans ahead of time to visit here and stopped to get myself some cash. Cash in hand I headed to Noodlehead. The inside is very welcoming. It feels very open and almost natural inside. You are greeted promptly, when I was here we were told to take a seat wherever we please, we had picked a time before the line starts to form outside, so lucky for us the place wasn't crowded. My companion I was with had raved about how good the food was so I leaned on him for suggestions. He had been here multiple times and knew his way around the menu. We had started our meal with Pork Belly Steam Buns. For something so little it was packed with a lot of flavor. So savory that I wished I had just ordered a multitude of those as my main meal. It was one of those food that you just wanted to suck all the flavor out of until your tongue wrapped around that pork belly and you made sure every single taste bud got a sample of that flavor. My mouth is watering thinking about it right now. I was happy to see that water was brought fresh to every table upon being seated. But I was also happy to see that they had sodas on the menu that I could actually drink. Whenever a restaurant has Sprite from Mexico on the menu they always get bonus points in my book. For my main course I had decided I would give the Beef Soup a try. I was a little puzzled when I was asked what level of spice I wanted. Not knowing for sure I deferred to my companion and thought that the suggestion to get it at a low level but have more brought out with my meal in case I wanted to up the heat was a brilliant idea. The mixture of the fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked beef was the best. The thin rice noodles were to die for. But I loved the bean sprouts and bok choy the most. They added a crunch to this dish that made it feel a little more like a meal rather than a soup. Unfortunately for me, I could not devour this big bowl of soup. I was so full after about half that I had to stop eating. The staff in here were great. They were so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu/establishment. Might I also say that they were fast as hell? My god, maybe it was the time we were there, but they were lightning fast. Everything we ordered showed up in no time flat. This place is definitely a reason for me to carry cash around. **ATM on site (found this out afterwards), BYOB** read more

Noodlehead - Beef soup. - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The perfect place to bring a group of friends with varying dietary restrictions. INCREDIBLY vegan / vegetarian and gluten free friendly. Every single dish on the menu can be made vegan. The tofu pad see ew is to die for. Keep in mind that they don't seat partial parties and it's cash only! read more

Food and service great, any time I've been! Giving four stars for the quirks of the restaurant - cash only, BYOB, no telephone, and not much room to wait inside (at all). Can't call ahead to see how busy/crowded for an estimated wait time. To-go orders have to be placed in person. They do have an ATM in the back. Food is great, but it's definitely a summer place since you'll likely have to wait outside and they can't call you on the phone when you're table is ready. read more

Noodlehead - Street Noodle #1 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally got around to it. I thought there was no way that it was going to be as good as the reviews say- I was wrong, it's better. You 100% have to get the steamed pork buns when you come here. Get an order for yourself because you will not want to share these pieces of clouds. I got the Chiang Mai Curry which was very good. My friends got Kee Mai and See Yew. I tried bites of theirs and they were good, but I preferred the Chaing Mai Curry more. I just wish Noodlehead did delivery or some partnership with a food delivery app because I want it more often! read more

Noodlehead - Steamed pork buns - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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