Went here a month ago when I was visiting Pittsburgh for a weekend and I was starving the night I flew in. It was cold and snow was everywhere, so I felt my options were limited. Lucky for me though, Sesame Garden was still open when I got to my AirBnB around 9pm. I placed my order by phone and did my research before hand on what was good here. I checked photos on Yelp and the only real item that looked reasonably good was the Mongolian Beef. The Hunan chicken looked decent too, but I could eat both, so beef it was! Have to say, that was a good choice. It was tender, saucy, and had the right vegetables that worked well with this. The most solid item that looked authentic. So food was good. Picking up the food was simple enough. Give them my name, pay for the food, and then go. Restaurant looked pretty small, but due to the weather, place was not packed at all. Support your local Chinese restaurant by the way! Overall, it's good enough for American Chinese food. Next time I'm visiting and staying 1 minute away from Sesame Garden, I'm going to get the Hunan Chicken. Looking forward to it! read more

Sesame Garden - Mongolian Beef with rice - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was good, it's pretty inexpensive, the service was great and super helpful, and the dining room is quiet! read more

Sesame Garden - Chicken with Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Overall, my review is "blah". Hot and Sour Soup was only fair, but at least served piping hot. Egg Roll was decent. Crab rangoons were good but do not come with typical Thai chili sauce. Sweet and Sour Chicken was the biggest disappointment. Sauce was bland at best and wildly disappointing. It claims to come with onion, green pepper, carrots and pineapple- there was one tiny sliver of carrot. At least the side of fried rice was decent. Too bad there were only 2 small soy sauce packets included in the delivery. read more

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I dined in recently on a Tuesday evening around 6 pm. When I walked in, I was the only customer in the restaurant. I was seated in a cozy booth by the window (which was perfect for people watching!) I started off with hot tea and then I ordered hunan chicken. My food came out quick and it was delicious! The sauce wasn't too hot but it had a subtle kick. The chicken and veggies were cooked perfectly. There were people coming in to pick up takeout orders at a pretty steady pace. Overall I really enjoy Sesame Garden and I will be back again! read more

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Finally gave this spot a try after constantly passing by it on Shiloh St and I wish I hadn't waited so long! The crab rangoon and veggie fried rice were amazing. My friend had the chicken Thai basil, she said it wasn't exactly what she was expecting but it was still delicious! It was not busy at all and our food came out quickly. read more

Sesame Garden - Vegetable Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was amazing, hot fresh, great service, quiet place, nice natural lighting with good evening lights, sat by a window to enjoy the view of Pittsburgh read more

Sesame Garden - My daughter and I enjoyed late lunch, she goes to college Penn state - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I haven't had down in but have ordered take out a bunch of times. They are always very nice and have my order ready on time. The prices are reasonable and everything is delicious. Especially the Teriyaki Beef. Great presentation and full of flavor. Also, they have fantastic deals for lunch. You can get filled up for under $10. read more

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Really good general tso. Kung pao solid, tasty egg rolls. Crab rangoon great, capital chx tasty

The sweet and sour chicken was delicious and a lot of food for a good price. I got takeout but it looked like a nice place to eat. People were very nice. read more

Food very very good Highly recommended and the egg rolls are so delicious and crunchy.

Love Sesame Garden. Can't wait to go back. Why, well...the food is yummy, the restaurant itself is not crowded (mostly take out), and the host/server is terrific! The food keeps you happy, the service keeps you coming back! Everything we have ordered has been terrific. Added items we've tried have been the dried green beans, garlic chicken, bride/groom, kung pao (triple combo), street noodle, sichuan beef.....YUM! I cannot pick my favorite! Join me for dinner there-I'll be back soon! read more

I just want to start by saying that I am used to Chinese food from San Francisco and this was my first introduction to Chinese food here. I found it interesting that they had Chinese and Thai options at the same place. The service was good, the restaurant itself needs updating (It wasn't necessarily dirty but it disrepair for sure. ie-water spots all over ceiling, dingy carpet etc..) The Pork dumplings were really good. The sauce they give was delicious. The shredded pork dish was good but it doesn't mention in the menu which vegetables are cooked with it and I don't like some of the ones they included (celery, carrots). And I don't think it tasted very much like garlic. The lo mein was good too- but definitely not authentic. It tasted like buttered noodles and honestly had more garlic taste than my pork dish. read more

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Ordered through Grub Hub. Calamari was a pitiful portion and super chewy. Teriyaki chicken once again pitiful portion for price. Actually tasted good. My General Tso chicken and shrimp only had shrimp and was way too sweet for a Tzso dish. read more

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The place was alright. I have had better Chinese food. The gentleman running it was very nice and quick with service. We just didn't think the food was anything special. It wasn't bad and it wasn't good. read more

Pretty good Chinese food! Stopped here on a whim when the other places I wanted were closed. I'll be adding here to the roster for sure! We got the veggie dumplings, thick dough, great sauce. Kung Pao shrimp and chicken and broccoli. Both were good, slightly heavy. Also got wontons which were great! read more

This is our go to for ordering in! We have never in the 3 years of ordering have had a bad experience. If we order elsewhere we always end up saying how its not nearly as good! The customer service is always so pleasant and the shrimp egg rolls are perfection! The portions are always very large which means we have lunch the next day! read more

Sesame Garden - Spicy Trio - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My trusty sidekick and I were craving Chinese food and were in this part of town so we stopped for dinner on a Wednesday night. We were a little nervous because no one else was in there but wow were we impressed with the food! We ended up ordering a few appetizers -crab rangoon, bbq spareribs and salt and pepper calamari. Everything was so delicious and it was the perfect amount of food- more than enough for the 2 of us. We also ordered the shrimp in lobster sauce and I have to say it's some of the best I've ever had - the sauce was the perfect consistency and some places make it so bland - this was perfect! We'll definitely be back! Oh, by the way, while we were there a few more people showed up and the delivery car was super busy - must be a popular delivery place. Would definitely recommend!! read more

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I ordered delivery via Postmates, everything's delicious. We got General Tso's chicken, so good, crispy pieces with fresh ginger in the sauce. The veggie lo mein and salad came through. Definitely glad they took up Chinese Restaurant business on Shiloh street read more

Sesame Garden - Salad with ginger dressing - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The whole process went very well. Service was great, delivery was efficient, and the food was really good. I'll definitely order from here again. read more

I have to have my Shrimp Fried Rice with three extra shrimp at least once a month. Great customer service. It's Good Food fast. Not fast food. read more

We tried this for takeout and it just wasn't what we hoped for. The egg drop soup was very thick, weirdly thick, and the (clearly) canned veggies inside not good. Crab Rangoon only ok and Mongolian beef the same. I will not be eating here again. read more

This is far and away the best chinese I've had here in Pittsburgh and get it almost weekly. My order that I greatly recommend is chicken lomein and a side of general tsos sauce. Under $15 and very tasty! read more

Great place for takeout in Mount Washington! It's close enough to walk to for me and I take advantage. Their egg rolls and lo-mein are so delicious and fresh every time and they give such a good portion. I enjoy eating in as well; Sometimes there's a couple older gentlemen who are eating and sharing a bottle of wine, which is so cute. Service is fast and always a pleasant experience. read more

This is our go to spot for Chinese takeout. It's tasty comfort food when exhaustion sets in and no one wants to cook or go out. We love ordering General Tso's chicken, the pork dumplings and veggies (just to feel healthy, you know!) The food never disappoints, Grubhub delivery on the other hand is frustrating. Sometimes we have to retrieve our order from a neighbor's porch. read more

Very underrated Chinese restaurant. Their general tsos sauce is some of the best I've ever had. Perfect combination of spicy and sweet. The general tsos tofu is so good, very crispy. read more

Decor -dated and the carpet is dingy Service - friendly and quick Food- great, flavorful and big portion sizes (expect the rice you will prob have to ask for more) Apps - Crab Rangoon and veggie egg roll- everything was hot and fresh. Honestly might be the best veggie egg roll I have had. It wasn't greasy and the veggies inside were very fresh. Dinners- General Tso chicken and Orange chicken big portion sizes. I wish they gave you more broccoli with the chicken dishes. The orange chicken has a great flavor! Overall one of the best Chinese's restaurants in Pgh that I have come across so far read more

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It's extremely challenging finding good Chinese in Pittsburgh. Any lover of the cuisine can tell you as much. Sure, Squirrel Hill has a number of authentic options, particularly Hunan and Szechuan, but if neither is your cup of tea or they're too authentic (because, let's face it, that's possible too), you're out of luck. I was happy to find this location. MT Washington is horrible for parking and accessibility but the restaurant is fairly large, served quickly and has an assortment of Chinese and Thai. I tried the spare ribs and wonton soup. Both were excellent. I'm looking forward to going back and trying shrimp, chicken, and fried rice. The egg roll was also good, however it's a spring roll. Just saying. read more

I can't even tell you how relieved I am to have a delicious Chinese restaurant just a couple blocks from where I live. The food here is consistently delicious and they're always willing to make modifications if necessary. I personally LOVE their fried pork dumplings and Mongolian beef, but really everything I have tried here is always fresh and yummy. And the fact that they deliver is such an added bonus! Do yourself and a local small business a favor and order Sesame Garden right NOW! read more

Sesame Garden - Mongolian Beef with added broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tried Sesame Garden on Postmates for delivery for dinner! Was excellent - Great portions and our food arrived very hot and had tons of flavor. We tried the sesame chicken and shrimp lo mein and it did not disappoint! Definitely will be my new "go-to" chinese spot! read more

This is my favorite Chinese delivery place! They deliver to the Southside quickly and the food as always been good. My go-to dish is the amazing chicken, made extra spicy. The dumplings and spring rolls are also very good! Recently we tried the sweet and sour chicken for a different option, it was good - but since I love my Chinese food (ok, really all food) spicy it isn't something I'll go back to. I've never actually eaten in the establishment, so maybe one of these days I'll drive up the hill and try the actual restaurant out! read more

My girlfriend and I stopped over here for lunch. We literally had the place to ourselves and were able to order off the lunch menu. The spicy items are marked accordingly and on the other side of the menu were Thai inspired dishes. From her vantage point she could see some people coming in for take out. The lunch prices are very reasonable. With your choice of entree you get a choice of soup or eggroll, white, fried, or brown rice as your side. With your check you get a store bought fortune cookie. She had the General Tso's chicken with rice and eggroll. I had the chicken and shrimp entree mixed with vegetables. Needless to say service was fast and the food very tasty. My friend told me that her General Tso's was not overly spicy. I enjoyed my dish as well. I was please with the portion size as I normally do not finish the rice when I order. Here it was just enough. The eggrolls came with both the duck and hot sauce almost combined but you could tell the difference just by looking at it. The waitress was very attentive to our needs and did ask if we wanted to split the check. I refused but was grateful she had asked. This is a nice option when dining on Mt. Washington since Shiloh St has a lot of eateries as well as the Grandview bakery and love Pittsburgh shop. Street or lot metered parking is available. If you heading up that way avoid Sycamore St since part of that road is closed. Shiloh is a one way St so it is best to head over to Grandview Ave and proceed down from there. We had a good lunch at a very reasonable price. read more

Sesame Garden - General Tso' chicken - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Their cold sesame noodles kept in the refrigerator to enjoy on Day 2 = perfection! I order them extra spicy and with scallions...delicious. I also like their avocado salad. While I have only ordered takeout, the service is always nice and prompt when I go to pick up. read more

I heart this place. I moved just around the corner late last year, and have walked past this spot quite a few times before stopping in. Now it's one of my favorite restaurants to visit. In a nutshell: the staff is nice, the food is really good and the portions are generous for such reasonable prices. They have a blend of standard American Chinese food classics, along with some Thai cuisine influence. Stop by and pick up takeout or dine in. You'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

Great staff. Wonderful food. Options for everybody. Always on time! I have ordered a good 20+ times from them since my first time last year. read more

I wanted this to be good. I ordered $100 in food. It was all over the place. Chicken was dry, Soo dry, sooooo dry. Like it was sitting in a bunch of marinade and it still tasted like jerky. read more

Close to our home, but unlikely to go back. Kung Pao Chicken - deep fried for some reason. Mu Shu chicken - too sweet (too much hoison?) Green beans - technique good except flavorless. Pork egg roll - very bland and greasy. Brown rice - not bad, but too much water so soggy and clumpy. read more

I'm super picky when it comes to Chinese food, and my standards are high since I worked at an amazing Chinese restaurant for 7 years. Just moved to Mt. Washington and this exceeded my expectations for the neighborhood Chinese place. Had a few different things off the menu and all were good. HUGE portions! read more

I ate at Sesame Garden with my sister. We ordered the crispy tofu, Gang Deng, and Pad Thai. All were vegetarian (tofu, no meat). The crispy tofu was the best I have ever had. There are lots of ways to make it but this was slightly salty, a little spicy, and had pieces of garlic and ginger cooked with it. FABULOUS. I can't wait to order it again. It was a very generous portion. We shared it and could barely finish. The Gang Deng had plenty of vegetables in it. The sauce is a red curry with coconut milk- they went lighter on the coconut milk than I'm used to and I really liked it! It was pretty spicy, too. I have found some restaurants don't believe you when you say you like spicy. I didn't spevify when I ordered. It was good, tho. I like the heat. The Pad Thai was better than most. Good flavor, a little spicy. I'm not a huge Pad Thai fan, but I could have eaten more if I wasn't so full from the other two dishes. Well worth the walk in the cold to get there. read more

Definitely not worth the price. This place's prices are extremely inflated for flavorless basic Chinese food. The customer service was subpar. I ordered food to go and once I arrived home I ended up not being content with the meal once I dug in. I could've went to the super market to get my entree and be satisfied. For my entree, I ordered a light fare meal: broccoli with chicken. The meal was basic and simple. One good thing is that I enjoyed was the brown sauce on the side. I would order ahead of time if you want to pick your food up to go as you have to pay for parking Monday they Saturday (if you park in the parking lot). read more

What makes you come back time and again to a restaurant? Is it the food quality? Speed of delivery (to your table or your home)? Or the service? Sesame Garden hits all three of these categories and is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the city of Pittsburgh. Having visited the establishment twice now, the meals have been tremendous and by far some of the best food I've eaten in a long time. We ordered General Tso (not too rich or spicy, but hit the spot), Garlic Chicken (including crunchy vegetables and a light sauce), and Steamed Dumplings (delicious!). The only thing that seemed a little off was the Wonton Soup which was still delicious but underwhelming. What's really great is the staff and the level of service. After picking up an order and arriving home, I realized that the order we were given was wrong. Upon calling they quickly sprung into action and delivered the correct order to us within minutes. Though the prices tend to run a little high (some of the most expensive I've seen outside of Chinatown in NYC), the food and quality is more than worth it. And if that means paying $3+ per entree will guarantee great Chinese food, then pass the lo mein! read more