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    Rose Tea Cafe

    2.9 (102 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fried Chicken over Rice
    Anqi H.

    I got the fried chicken over rice and hot black milk tea for delivery. It took about 45 min from when they accepted my order to when it was delivered. My milk tea was still hot! There were actually two fried chicken legs in there. The food quality was as good as dining in. I would get it again. My only complaint is the milk tea was taped over on the lid to avoid spillage, and the delivery guy held the cup. I wish they had a separate cup carrier to minimize contact during this pandemic season.

    Eggplant with Garlic Sauce over Rice
    Nini H.

    The eggplant with garlic sauce was a little oily but overall pretty good. It's a great spot for lunch. I placed an order over phone and picked it up with it 12 minutes. The prices are decent as well; $8-$14 typically. This is probably the closest good Asian place to CMU. Would recommend!

    Fried chicken over rice and yogurt green tea
    Yixin H.

    I have conflicting feelings on Rose Tea Cafe. On on hand I've come here SO OFTEN the past few years. The tea isn't bad and I really enjoy their fried chicken, but there's just so much about this place that is just objectively not good. The good: fried chicken, taro cake, tea (kind of. I think the branch in squirrel hill is maybe better in terms of tea quality), close to CMU campus The bad: a bit watery tea, marinated meat rice can be too salty, waiting area can be a bit congested, all the vegetables are just frozen mixed veggies, and things here are cash only for things less than $5. Plus, now that Night Market Gourmet is open, you can get much of the same dishes for much higher quality and the same price (including said fried chicken over rice. The Night Market Gourmet version even comes with actual vegetable sides!!) The ugly: THIS WAS IN THE SQUIRREL HILL BRANCH BUT once I ordered a curry thing and the vegetables in it tasted spoiled. Vaguely sour and bad.

    Ivy L.

    It was a crazy hot day and we were walking from CMU to the Natural History museum and spotted this bubble tea shop around the corner. Bubble tea sounded really good so we decided to stop in. We didn't really look at reviews pior but now that I see it, I understand why the ratings were so low. The lady behind the counter was impatient for us to order and wasn't very friendly while we tried to decide what we wanted. She was quick making our order after it was placed though. The bubble tea came out pretty diluted and a bit on the bland side - I wish they used a stronger tea and maybe less milk?! The boba was good, though not the best I've ever had. They were maybe slightly overcooked. The only thing I liked was that the bubble tea wasn't overly sweet - but this is probably more due to the fact that it was diluted and not because they deliberately made it less sweet. They do not have an option to adjust/choose your sweetness level. Maybe they are better in their slushy/food options, because there is a dine-in area in the small cafe. But I don't think I'll drop in again anytime soon.

    Over priced bowl of pepper beef noodle
    Rosemary T.

    I was in search of some Asian food while walking around the campus. So I saw an Asian walking towards me with a bento box and a boba tea... So I thought to myself; "I think there must be some Taiwanese food straight ahead." Short moment later, I saw another one in the same attire. That confirmed my intuition that I must be in the right path towards some Asian food. As I continue to walk; two more Asian with boba tea! That confirmed there must be some Taiwanese/Asian food close by. Surely enough, I found the restaurant! I ordered black pepper beef with noodles. For $10.00... I'm not sure it's exactly worth the money. There's literally 6 pieces of meat and one piece of green onion tossed with spaghetti in a pre made black pepper sauce. Come on... If you're going to claim yourself as Taiwanese food; at least toss it with Taiwanese type of noodles. The bowl surely fills your tummy, but can probably get better food elsewhere for the same price

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    Happy place, always trying something new and delicious to eat, from century eggs and steamed & stir fried dumplings to eggplant with pork...

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    The food is good here, best Asian place that is very close to campus. Haven't had the drinks in a while but they're alright.

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    Hidden gem for milk tea! I was walking by and was really thirsty for something to drink. I got the triplet milk tea and it was very tasty!

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    4.3(558 reviews)
    1.6 miSquirrel Hill
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    I was told to try this place by so many people and wow it lived up to all the hype we had. This is…read moresuch an authentic spot with the most delicious food. The service is great, and the food comes out in less than 10-15 minutes Everything we got was delicious the mango and passion fruit smoothies were so refreshing. The scallion pancakes were so good. We tried the pancakes with egg one day and with beef the next time. This place was so good we had to come back the next day to have it again!

    I got an early dinner here and got:…read more - Taiwanese style noodle soup w/ chicken, pork, and shrimp The broth tasted very clear and fresh. We got it with egg noodles. I do like soup noodles but it kinda just tasted regular and homey to me. I don't think there was much meat or veggies in it at all though. - steamed mini soup dumplings There were pretty good too (considering we are in Pittsburgh tbh). It's also at a decent price, sometimes I've seen soup dumplings for more than $15 which is ridiculous. It had some good flavor, and wasn't easy to rip the skin. I think the skin thickness was appropriate, not too thin or too thick. Glad to have some nostalgic and satisfying food around. It came hot but I wish we had the cover so we could delay the food from getting cold too quickly. - fish fillet w/ basil and garlic in stone hot pot I personally think this was the best dish. It was well seasoned and came sizzling hot with a side of rice. It has a tasty sauce that combined with the rice is amazing. Free street parking and plenty of tables inside. I'd get a reservation if you're bringing a lot of people like more than 6.

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    Wei Lai Dim Sum - 9. Bbq Pork Bao (3) 9. (3)

    Wei Lai Dim Sum

    4.5(91 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    First time here and we weren't disappointed. Hanah promptly greeted us and watched over any needs…read morewe might have. The menu had many of the expected food items as well as others not so common. On Saturday and Sunday there are many, many more. I always start with vegetable spring rolls. These were especially good. Also had the tasty pancake beef rolls. Will stop again next time we are near the McCandless Ross Townships border. The restaurant is bright, cheery, and clean. No dim sum carts however. Ample parking abounds in the McIntyre Square complex.

    Really nicely done dim sum, less so for other items. The various entrees on the menu are a nice way…read moreto fill out a meal, but they pale in comparison to the dim sum. We ordered takeout this time, and the overall experience was great. We placed an order online, and everything was very neatly packaged and ready to go when expected. The food even travelled fairly well, such that it was still in good shape after traveling home. The restaurant itself is in a bit of a drab strip mall, but it's generally nicely decorated with colorful signage and a nicely kept interior. In terms of the food, the shrimp spinach dumplings were really nicely done, with lots of flavor and texture. My partner especially enjoyed the barbecue pork bao, which were nicely steamed with a very flavorful filling. The egg tart was good, but not really my thing. It had a bit of a caramelized sugar flavor reminiscent of waffles with syrup. The spicy oil splashed noodles, one of the noodle dishes on the menu, was generally lacking: some nice toppings, but not much flavor. Overall, this is a nice little place that seems to be fairly well run. I suggest going for the dim sum and giving up on expectations for anything on the menu that isn't dim sum. Find another restaurant for your main course.

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    4.1(226 reviews)
    0.5 miOakland
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    I stumbled upon Bao when walking on Forbes. I was chasing an aroma-- whatever was in the air, I had…read moreto have. My first experience was so phenomenal that I went twice in a week. Each time I went, the place was busy with smiling customers. I attached pics of what I ordered; service is constantly prompt, and both times, the food came out quickly. Each and every item that I tried here has been tasty. The prices are reasonable & the portion sizes are very generous. I can't wait to explore the menu!

    In So Cal, bao is loved, especially in Orange County, where I discovered it. It wasn't easy to find…read morein Long Beach, so I assumed it would be non-existent on the East Coast. But lo and behold, tucked in between Forbes and Fifth, is a small little restaurant called Bao. My assumption was that a place called Bao would have bao. I assumed correctly; Bao indeed has bao. Bao bao bao bao bao. There, I got it all out of my system. I was slightly concerned with the pictures, as the bao looked on the smaller size, but was pleased to find that the bao was a nice plump size. I went for the steamed bao with braised pork. Tender and flavorful with a dumpling dough that wasn't too heavy or too light. There's five per order so they definitely work as a good lunch for one or a sharable for two or three. The dipping sauce was good too but the bao was so good it didn't even need it. This place is on the way back from a weekly appointment of mine so I'll definitely be back... and I won't scarf it down so fast I forget to take pics!

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    Everyday Noodles - Soup Dumpling with hot and spicy sauce. My last bite! Yum

    Everyday Noodles

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 miSquirrel Hill
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    This is a place that really cares deeply about crafting anything based on noodles or doughs with…read moreexacting expectations. They have a series of vegetarian appetizers, but that's not their focus. In terms of the overall experience, the staff is very friendly and on top of things. We ordered takeout, but the online ordering site didn't give us a confirmation of our order. A quick call to the restaurant confirmed that everything was received and already in process. In terms of the food, the wood ear mushrooms and tofu skins was a clear winner. The broccoli was fine, but I would have preferred Chinese broccoli or watercress if they were available. The five spiced eggplant was fine: steamed to a custard-like level of softness, then paired with a salty sauce and served cold. The dan dan noodles were probably best suited for a dine-in experience and didn't really travel well. My partner tells me that the stuffed pork buns were good, but the solid piece of pork in the center was less optimal than something shredded or thinned out with some vegetable matter. All told, this was a good experience. The vegetarian appetizers were good but not exceptional. The various noodle and bun dishes were very nicely crafted. The hand made noodles were a particularly nice touch, with a lot more flavor and texture than I would have ever expected. If I have any requests, it would be for more vegetable centric noodle options.

    This place is hopping...very small but very accommodating...seated and waited upon quickly...the…read morenoodles are handmade and you can see the process from a large glass window into the kitchen....exceptional presentation of food orders and enormous servings...prices are reasonable...bathroom was spotless....

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    3.8(320 reviews)
    1.7 miSquirrel Hill
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    We had a reservation for Christmas Day at 7pm. It was absolutely packed inside so a reservation was…read morenecessary for that day. We were seated and someone took our order fairly quickly. We waited and waited and at 8:23pm when I saw that a table that was seated after us already got their food, I finally spoke up. It turns out the person who took our order was new and never put it in. They gave each person a canned Coke for the inconvenience. If you got, I would maybe check in on your food a half hour after putting it in because once they made sure our food orders were in, all the dishes came out very very quickly. The food itself was absolutely delicious when we finally got it. Everything was really flavorful and we had plenty of leftovers to take home.

    Forgot to take pics of our takeout. We always order Chinesr on Christmas Eve. So in tradition, we…read morefound this spot was recommended by Pittsburgh Gazette. Happy we tried it. So, it's not the typical chicken lo mein, but they do have some great options for every diet. Service was quick. We used GrubHub. Arrived hot and well packaged. Warning. The beef and string beans are spicy af and I love spicy. It was sooooo good w fried rice. The crab wonton were perfect and the dumpling soup was also very good! I can tell this spot caters to taste buds that want big flavor. Can't wait to try other items on their menu soon. Since we didnt dine in, we don't know the ambience but it's worth it to pay a visit in the new year.

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    Fuku Tea - Peppermint black milk tea, whole milk, regular sweetness and lychee popping boba to get me through class.

    Fuku Tea

    4.1(247 reviews)
    0.5 miOakland
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    Fuku Tea is my absolute favorite boba spot ever! My first time trying boba was actually here when I…read morehelped move my sister into college. When I came to Pitt, it became routine that I grabbed a bubble tea once a week before class or as a treat on the weekends. I am always sure to stop in and grab my favorite drink if I am in the area. Not only are the workers super friendly, but the drinks are delicious and consistently good. I love the bright interior of the shop and that there is inside seating, so you can enjoy your drink inside (especially during the colder months in PA). My go-to order is a black iced tea lemonade with strawberry flavor and lychee popping boba, but there are so many flavor options that you can really mix it up based on your personal preference. Its location on Forbes Ave makes it fairly easy to get to, especially if you are a student living on Pitt's campus. Do yourself a favor and grab a bubble tea if you are ever in the area!

    We stopped by yesterday around 6:30pm. There were only two other people in the shop besides the…read morestaff so we didn't have to wait to order. The inside is small with not a ton of seating so keep that in mind for big groups. There's a table for 8, four chairs next to the window with a narrow table, and a long bench to sit at. We ordered our boba and pearls were really soft and chewy. My friend's mango slushie was really refreshing and I liked my taro boba.

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    Bae Bae's Kitchen

    4.5(746 reviews)
    2.5 miDowntown
    $$

    Love this place!! Hidden gem in downtown pittsburgh. Only thing is I feel like their hours are a…read morebit all over the place

    We've been meaning to try Bae Bae's for a very long time and I'm bummed that we didn't try it…read morebefore it's latest reinvention under the Bar and Supper Club banner. I wouldn't really call this a supper club to be honest but the place definitely carries a house music bar vibe and the back bar area and seating is very dimly lit, perfect for cozying up and enjoying a drink late night. The ladies' room was so dark, I mistook it for a storage area because I could only make out a white ladder in the corner that was being used as cute shelving. The place is seat yourself. Our waiter was not super friendly and didn't offer to give us napkins or anything when our wobbly table caused our drinks to splash all over the place. The cook served our chicken with a big smile and happy interaction and we really loved his personality. The bartender also stopped by to bus our table and he was very pleasant as well. We enjoyed the perfectly fried small plate cauliflower with the plum sauce and the fried cheese/garlic wonton bites with the sriracha mayo spicy dipping sauce. The fried chicken breast on the large plate was slightly overcooked with a maple gochuchang sauce that was very bland. We were so thankful that the large plate fried chicken came with a side salad to offer some respite from the heaviness of the fried dishes. It would have been great to have some side acidic or fresh vegetable options like Kimchi or something. Maybe we tried the wrong dishes and there are other not fried things that are delicious? The dirty martini cocktail was just so-so, not really much flavor at all, but the mojito was very good and refreshing. It's probably a good late-night place for a bite and drink.

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    Soba - Pad Thai - rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, tofu, peanuts, mung bean sprouts, cilantro

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    4.0(551 reviews)
    1.3 miShadyside
    $$$

    Well this was my first time and it did not disappoint! We got lucky and got street parking very…read moreclose by - the restaurant was not very crowded tonight - but mad e reservation just in case (highly recommended). We started with the crispy tofu and kimchi pancakes - while I don't eat tofu on a regular basis - I have to say theirs was sooo good! I also tried the pad Thai - cam with chicken, tofu and shrimp and it did not disappoint! There was plenty of food and even had some to take home! Definitely looking forward to our next visit ...

    Gorgeous restaurant with a water installation, cool rocks to set your chopsticks on, and dim…read morelighting. The service was prompt and attentive. I asked our waiter if the portion size of chirashi was good and he said it's a good size and that they have carry out boxes if I don't finish. Tell me why this was the smallest chirashi I have ever seen anywhere. The slices of fish were thinner than the sliced ginger. If you stacked all of the slices, it would make a normal size of one piece of nigiri. The slice of tuna was so thin, you could see through it, much less taste it. I was still starving after and got the fried chicken nuggets which were a good portion, with good crunch. The sauce on the chicken was devoid of flavor except for the SALT. They were even able to take the chicken flavor away from the meat which is kind of an accomplishment in itself. My friend got the Sichuan pork dumplings and the dumplings were drowning in soy sauce so much so that you couldn't taste the Sichuan spice (if there was any). There's a sushi restaurant nearby that gives me food poisoning every time I eat there and I would have much rather have eaten there than Soba. I would definitely recommend this place to my enemies because they'll leave broke and still hungry.

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