New menu new dishes! Long over due and greatly enjoyed. I got the crispy Rice Salad, and my friend got the papaya salad. All were great! Really spicy! And she didn't ask us a spice level so I'm assuming that's just how it comes. My two other friends got the Chiang Mai curry, and let me tell you, the bowl is soooo much bigger! Which makes me a little happy b/c when restaurants raise prices, they don't usually change the amount of food they give and this was a pleasant surprise. read more

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One word, disappointing. To say this is one of Pittsburgh's most popular restaurant both on Google and on Yelp I had some pretty high expectations coming in. When you first walk in, it is HOT in the restaurant. The AC did not seem to be working and it just felt sticky and gross. Keep in mind this is a pretty warm/hot summer day at the end of July. When my partner and I received drinks, we were given lukewarm water with no ice. I don't expect to be given ice, but in this instance because of the uncomfortable restaurant temperature I had to ask for ice, and afterwards I noticed other patrons doing the exact same thing. Food wise, we decided to go with the the Street Noodle #1 and the Pad Thai on a medium spice level. I saw that many people recommended Street Noodle #1 and honestly it was very disappointing. The best way I can describe it is a sweet pad thai tamarind sauce. I do want to clarify that yes, I do like sweet Thai noodle dishes such as Pad See Ew but the flavors in this dish did not work for me. The only part of the dish (and of the whole experience) that I was slightly impressed with was the Thai Fried Chicken. The Thai Fried Chicken was cooked well and has a good crunch. The Pad Thai was okay, but oddly did not really taste like the traditional pad Thai flavor? Nothing about the dish wowed me and I do want to say that if you are getting a medium level spice, that it does punch a bit of heat. Quite honestly I am shocked that this is considered one of Pittsburgh's best spots. If you are expecting authentic Thai food, this is NOT the place as everything is pretty gentrified. Even as gentrified as it is, the food is not good. Also as one of the only two Asians in the entire restaurant, we felt so uncomfortable as we were receiving stares from the other restaurant patrons throughout the dinner. Note: CASH ONLY. I would justify this decision if the meal was excellent and/or from a traditional Thai restaurant but at this point was just inconvenient. Will not be returning. read more

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

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Huge fan of Noodlehead. The food is amazing and cheap. Over the last 5 years, I don't think they've raised their prices at all. I really cannot put into words how much I enjoy coming here. It's the perfect place to meet up with people when you're looking for a nice environment but nothing too expensive. The service is pretty quick for such a busy place as well. One of the few places I leave every time thinking, they do such a great job running this place. I take every person who visits me in Pittsburgh here because I find it to be such a staple restaurant. The food I must praise in detail. It's actually quite authentic Thai flavors but fits everyone's taste buds, whether you have a more Asian or Western preference. They've seem to find the perfect combo. I love the Thai fried chicken here. Sometimes we get it as the appetizer and the entree [Street Moodle 1]. The $10 soups are pretty filling and ridiculously cheap. Any of their noodles are good too. I highly recommend getting their lemon honey iced tea for a drink, it is very refreshing and I can't find it elsewhere. Overall, absolutely amazing food and even more amazing prices. Only thing is that it's really busy so you need to come by early to get on their waitlist. It is also cash only and I always forget. They have an ATM but with a transaction fee. read more

Noodlehead - Street Noodle 1, Chicken Green Curry Linguine, Street Noodle 2 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Noodlehead has been a Pittsburgh staple for as long as I've lived here, and it always lives up to expectations. While the menu is small and nothing fancy, it will fill your cravings for Thai noodle dishes at an inexpensive price. I typically get the street noodles, but they also have good kao soi & beef noodle soup dishes. They don't take reservations and the restaurant isn't very big, so you may have a bit of a wait if you try to go at peak dinner time. But if you're not in a rush & looking for a yummy Asian BYOB, this is a great choice! They also have really yummy lemongrass honey iced tea if you don't go with the BYOB option. Food: A- Drinks: B+ Service: B+ Ambiance: B+ read more

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

I can't believe I've lived most of my life in Pittsburgh and have only now tried Noodlehead. This is such a clutch spot for Thai food/noodles. The service was great, everyone who worked there was nice and accommodating. We went on a Saturday afternoon, which I assume is less busy than night time so definitely a great time to go. We got seated immediately. We got sat at a 'high top' and normally I don't like those but the seats had the perfect place to rest your feet. The only thing I didn't like was there was really no convenient place to put your purse. We ordered spring rolls, curry puffs, green curry, street noodle 1 & 2. These weren't the best noodles I've ever had in my life but all dishes were delicious! The amount of spice was perfect at a 2 but they also brought out their spice mixture and sriracha if we needed it spicier. I loved that spice mixture, it tasted so good and was definitely spicy! My favorite part of the meal, however and very unexpected, was the lemongrass and honey iced tea. You get 1 free refill of it and it's tasty and refreshing. I am craving it now as I type this! You really can't go wrong with Noodlehead and there is a reason it's so popular - the food and service are great! read more

Noodlehead - Green curry chicken, Street Noodle #1 and Street Noodle #2 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We sat outside and the atmosphere outside was very nice. Everyone really likes their food. Our server was Rebecca and she was very nice and attentive! I would recommend this place/come back again. read more

Noodlehead - Pulled Pork Belly Steam Buns - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for lunch and had the khao soi (chiang mai curry) with a spice level 3 out of 5. Really delicious. Partner had the Street Noodle #2 (with the shrimp) and was very happy. read more

One of my favorite places to go when my friends and I go visit the city!! Consistently delicious!! Service is quick, it is BYOB! read more

Noodlehead - Street Noodle #2 - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service was great! Sat outside. Haven't been here for several years. Tried the Chive Dumpling which were good. Hubby had Kee Mao which was excellent as usual. I had Chiang Mai curry. Perfect spice! Splashed the sauce on my shirt ( which happens every time, lol). But wait..... they changed the crispy done noodles on top! No! The substituted "chow main style" noodles are not the same. Please bring back the thin crispy noodles that were perfect! read more

Noodlehead - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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For 2 orders of noodles and chicken it was overpriced came up to $35 plus tax after you get done you d*** near pay $40 there was not enough noodles in each of the containers which was a download so I have to let the people know about this I will be calling the manager about it read more

I used to love Noodlehead. Their service and consistency in their food has gone downhill considerably in the last couple of years. I came here for lunch yesterday with a friend and we ordered the steam buns and the Street Noodle #1 and a Pad Thai. The steam buns came out like 2 minutes before everything else with no extra plates. Hello, we are sharing! Our waiter barely checked on us and we had to ask for more water. The chicken in the street noodle was also basically cold. The hostess was also quite snippy. I have always found their employees to be that way, however. They are cash only and I've always found that extremely inconvenient. Not sure Noodlehead will stay on my Pittsburgh list for long anymore. read more

great spot. always friendly staff. delicious food. try any menu item. you won't be disappointed. one observation: if you like your food spicy, then youll have to ask them to kick it up a few notches beyond what you might order elsewhere. having tried different spice levels on the same Noodlehead entree, i honestly cant imagine how weak their "mild" must be..... read more

This was one of the first restaurants that I tried when I moved to Pittsburgh and I was so impressed!! I ordered the Pad Thai with tofu, and it was definitely one of the best pad thais i've ever had. I also ordered the Street Noodle #1, the Crab Rangoons, and the Chiang Mai Curry. All of the dishes were super flavorful and were also super generous in portion size. The service was also really great and fast, despite the restaurant being super crowded. The ambiance of the restaurant was also super aesthetically pleasing yet comfortable, which made the meal so much more enjoyable. I highly recommend trying this place!! read more

Found out this place on local FB "Eats" page as a lot liked it. We went and had the Veggie Spring Rolls and were not crispy and not flavorful. Next we had the "Street Noodles 2" with Tempura Shrimp. 1st the dish had no flavor or heat but I eat Thai 10+ hot and do not feel it. The tempura shrimp was mostly all tempura. Worst part was the shrimp were like those tiny "Baby Dried Shrimp" you get in cellophane packages and not a larger fresh/frozen shrimp and completely in-edible. I did not complain just will NEVER go back and recommend other places, like McDonalds over this read more

Noodlehead - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Noodlehead in a hidden gem in Pittsburgh! It's small with a hip vibe. The tables are small, I wouldn't recommend this place for a large party. The service was wonderful. The menu is small, but it's packed full of flavor. I could drink gallons of the lemongrass honey ice tea. It has the perfect amount of sweetness and the lemongrass is faint, but it the perfect pop. The spring rolls were crispy. I ordered the street noodles #1 (no bean sprouts). Everything about this dish was amazing. I loved the crispy chicken. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious! I'm sad I'm not a local because I could eat this all the time! 5 stars all around for Noodlehead! =) read more

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

The best thai i ever had! The flavors are amazing and the spice is always accurate no matter which level you get. Ambiance is laid back and it's usually decently busy. Service hasn't let me down either. The dumplings are good both steamed and fried as well. I will come back here any chance i get read more

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Wonderful variety on the menu-- my go-to is the pad Thai with several protein options, the Thai curry is also wonderful here. Clean inside of restaurant, and easy online ordering for carry out as well. Family favorite and frequented with my cousins who are locals per their suggestion. Worth the stop here. read more

Noodlehead has my heart. It's always so consistent. My go to is the See Yew with Thai fried chicken or the Chiang Mai Curry. Also can't go wrong with the crab Rangoons, dumplings, or pork buns. Truly this place does not miss. I love the atmosphere, they are always playing bangers too so shoutout to whoever picks the playlist. They are BYOB which is super nice, but also cash only so be mindful of that! read more

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

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They were super accommodating with my dietary preferences--made my See Yew fully vegetarian and removed the egg without any hassle. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was really nice. We went around 2 PM, got seated quickly, and our server was amazing--super attentive and friendly the whole time. Definitely coming back! read more

Noodlehead - See Yew VEG - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bring cash! Service was quick and friendly even on a busy Saturday night where we went on a whim. Good food, but I was expecting more based on everyone's reviews. Would like to try their soups and curries. Loud and cramped seating. read more

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Noodlehead has been and always will be some where I never say no to! This is a cash only spot but they do have an ATM on site! The pork buns are SO good I cannot take it, so I get an order just for me(lol) honestly all of the apps are great, as well as the noodles depending on how you're feeling on which flavors you are shooting for! I love love love the chang mai curry and I always sub for the Thai fried chicken! No matter what you get you'll have a happy belly! read more

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SUCH a standout memorable meal! We came here for dinner, it's BYOB so we brought a few beers with us. They only charge $0.75/person (recycling fee), no biggie. There was a bit of a wait but probably just about 15 minutes or so. Cash only! They have an ATM inside, I believe. Our waiter helped us pick what to order, he specifically recommended the Chiang Mai Curry and the Kee Mao noodle dish. We were also intrigued by the fried chicken so we ordered the appetizer of it. You can choose your own spice level for the noodle dishes. Thai Fried Chicken (appetizer): This was really good! Next time I want to try the pork belly steamed buns though. Those look bomb. Chiang Mai Curry: Wow, I loved this dish. It has SO much flavor. It comes with chicken and is in a coconut curry sauce. Nice combination of textures with the crunchy noodles served on top. Just get it. Kee Mao with Shrimp: This was also so good!!! The noodles were so yummy and cooked perfectly. One of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh, such tasty food, not overpriced, friendly staff, and BYOB which makes it so fun! Nice place for a date night or to kick off a night out. read more

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Great Thai spot! They don't take reservations so be sure to get there early! Their pork belly steam buns are mouth watering! It is a BYOB restaurant so make sure to grab your fav bottle and some friends for a delicious dinner! read more

Noodlehead - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service was absolutely perfect. Our server was the girly pop of all time. Answered all of our questions perfectly. We sat outside, which was very pleasant for people watching. The inside had a lot of wood and was reminiscent of the tundra temperature wise. Bathroom was inoffensive. Our party got the chive pancakes, tofu pad se'ew and the street noodles #2. The chive pancakes were misnamed but delicious. They really should've been called chive French toast sticks, or even better, chive sticks. They were crispy on the outside and mushy in a good way on the inside. The sauce with them was very tangy, sweet, and overall bangarang. Their shape made them fun to eat. The street noodles #2 were kind of #2. Just kidding! The tempura shrimp with the sauce on the noodles was kind of awkward. The sauce was very good: sweet, lemony, and spicy. Again though, the whole tempura shrimp situation made eating it difficult because they are not easily combined, particularly due to their shells but also flavor. Maybe wouldn't order that again. The pad se'ew clapped five ways to Sunday. The noodles were fucking perfection. The tofu were perfect pillows. Everything a woman could want in a pad se'ew and more tbh. Overall, we would rate this experience 4/5. Would recommend! read more

Noodlehead - Pad See Yew TOFU - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great and cheap Thai food. Be careful with the spice level cause it's actually spicy and I love spicy. Every dish I have tried have been great! But it does receive a lot of hype so just don't have super high expectations cause it ruins the experience. Regardless I recommend. Warning that there usually is a wait time to be seated unless you go early. It is BYOB. read more

GOUDfam, you know Pad See Ew has my heart and soul. There is just something about those luscious thick noodz, the savory sweet sauce, the chicken and veg- that just swoooons me. This see ew made me a happy gal through and through and so you know it's #GOUDapproved A little GOUDtip for ya- Noodlehead is BYOB and cash only so keep that in mind when dining! read more

Noodlehead - See Yew big flat rice noodles, egg, broccoli, napa cabbage, sweet black soy sauce (with chicken) - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

AWESOME!!! Fresh noodles made everyday. Very flavorful, delicious and generously served noodles! Prices are very reasonable. We drive 30 minutes to get here and we were not disappointed. So worth it!! Friendly atmosphere. read more

One of the better Thai places in Pittsburgh, but be prepared for a long wait. No online waitlist or reservations as far as I'm aware. Spice level: adjustable for all dishes from 1 to 5, but there is a "secret" level 6 that you can request. If you live for the kick, you can also ask for more of the spicy sauce on the side. Pad thai (5/5): on the sweeter side, but still delicious. The noodles aren't overcooked so they still have that slight chew. Recommend asking for extra limes on the side. Pad see ew (4.5/5): Ran a bit salty, but the noodle texture and the portion of protein/veggies was nice as well. Loveboat (4/5): Thin noodles in a slightly sweet, acidic, and roasty broth. Wish there was a bit more cilantro or basil to freshen it up a bit. If it had lemongrass added, would be 5/5. I don't have a huge appetite, but the portion size is on the smaller side. Sukothai (4.5): Can't really place the equivalent Thai dish for this. The peanut flavor is not very strong and the peanuts settle at the bottom, so you don't really taste it much initially. Nice amount of meatballs. Green curry linguine (3/5): Not bad, but you can barely tell it's green curry. The sauce is indescript and doesn't have that distinct coconut flavor. Wish that instead of broccoli, there were bamboo shoots and more thai basil. Best part of this dish was the eggplant, which was stewed perfectly. read more

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Noodlehead is superior to anywhere else. I love noodlehead so much. I've had over half the menu and they just keep getting better the more I try them. My favorite is the see yew and the pad Thai. It's always so fast one you sit down which is good because I come hungry. The inside is cozy and friendly and perfect! One thing to note: it is cash only (but they have an atm in the back) read more

Noodlehead - See Yew CHICKEN - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Always amazing food. Can be a wait but worth it. I always recommend the street noodles 1 and the spring rolls

Hannah was an amazing server!! She was very personable and went the extra mile for the party and I. I will definitely be returning!!

Cheap and yummy!! I can't believe that the street noodles here were only 12.5 dollars. What a steal and it tastes amazing :) read more

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We went to Noodlehead at a friend's recommendation, and we def want to go back to try their other dishes. Our favorites were See Yew and fried chicken. We had: - See Yew $12.50 - Street Noodle #1 $12.50 with rice noodle & fried chicken - 4pc shrimp and pork dumplings $6 We got both noodle at medium heat - will try it at a higher level of spice next time since we like spicy. The Street noodle was tangy and sweet, but it felt a bit too saucey and sweet for me. The dumplings tasted flavorful and homemade. And even with a drink the meal came out to $36 for two + tip, and we left a lot fuller than we thought - when we were sitting we felt like we could keep eating but by the time we walked to grab Millie's ice cream next door we decided to take a pint home because we felt too full. read more

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The wildly popular Noodlehead has expanded their menu which is a welcomed surprise. The basic staples like street noodles and delicious pork buns and variety of curries as well as their classic Pad Thai and other dishes are basically as good as the more expensive Asian restaurants. Still cash only but not to worry there's an ATM inside. All and all you can't go wrong there be careful not to order too hot on a 0-4 heat index. read more

5 stars purely from the food, mind-blowing, fast, and next level. Cash only btw! However that being said, the service really is a step down from the top tier food. It's almost classic "Asian" in nature, with servers placing food down without a word, nor eye contact, in an almost dismissive manner. The server was good though when explaining the menu and taking time to talk through the menu, though you could tell they were busy, and checked on us once, so it wasn't bad besides having to chase them down to order additional food At least partially, it's due to the massive understaffed crew in the front, with 3 ppl waiting tables, placing dishes in the dishwasher, clearing tables, hosting, and clearing checks. So I'm not sure what's going on there, but really would go again, the food was PHENOMENAL read more

Noodlehead - Noodle #1, chiang mai curry - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I actually like the new menu for the most part. There are some interesting options on there you probably can't find anywhere else. I like the apparently controversial new love boat with pork rinds, though I admit I can't remember the prior version. In general I enjoy the food here, though it runs a bit sweet for my taste, and it's now hard to receive anything that's actually spicy. There was a time when ordering a two at Noodlehead was a risky decision, but in my recent visits, a three barely contains any discernible spice, and a four (out of five) hardly qualifies as medium. The space is nice, though the stools aren't super comfortable, and if you sit at the window bar there's nowhere to hang your purse. Service is generally good, and I'm very happy they take credit cards now. read more

Great dishes with big potions. a heads up that they only take cash and no reservations! Our wait time was about 20 mins on a Friday. We were recommended this place by 4 different people when we said we were visiting Pittsburgh. An eclectic group of people. Lots of college students and young professionals - which was to be expected for the price range and amount of food you get. Everything delicious and I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes. If you want a bang for your buck and leftover, definitely try this place out. Cant go wrong with any of their dishes! (The wait is worth it! But seating is very limited. It's crowded) read more

Noodlehead - Street Noodle #1 Green Curry Linguine CHICKEN Pad Thai CHICKEN - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been here a few times now and keep coming back because their food is so good. The inside is always a cool vibe with dark lighting to create a relaxing ambiance to sit and enjoy a night out. The chairs are a bit uncomfortable, but it's worth it for how good the food is. If you like spice, this place is great because you can alter your spice level for dishes by number, but when they say spicy, they mean spicy because even a 3 on a scale of 1-10 can be pretty spicy. I usually get the street noodles 1 at a 2 spicy level and love it every time. They also have a great selection of appetizers including dumplings, meat buns, crab Rangoon and more and all are absolutely delicious. The service is pretty good, I've never had a bad experience there. It's a little inconvenient that they only take cash, but there is an atm in the back right of the restaurant by the long picnic style table so it's not that bad. read more

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

Had the Kee Mao with chicken and broccoli. Soooo good. I will be back to try more of the noodle variations. Just the right amount of spice and very large portions! read more

Noodlehead - Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Truly the best Thai I've had! We ordered both versions of the street noodles and the crab rangoons. We cannot wait to come back. Something to note is that this place is cash only! read more