We recently visited Sesame Inn for lunch on a Friday, and it was great. We were seated right away and our waitress was friendly and attentive. Our food came out very quickly and was hot and delicious. I ordered the amazing chicken with fried rice and an egg roll. They have great lunch specials. We've always had a good experience when visiting Sesame Inn. read more

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We came to the Sesame Inn after shopping at Ross Park Mall with my family. The Sesame Inn had a very Asian theme and was clean and modern. The service was just ok. No one was really friendly or attentive. You did have the option of being served by a robot, which I thought was odd. The food was all just ok. We did General Tso and Chicken LoMein. The General Tso did not have a ton of flavor. The LoMein was ok as well. read more

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The ambiance and service was very good. The food was straightforward hot and big portions. Not the best flavor quality but great for the family style meals. read more

Sesame Inn - Inside dining - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We visited this new location at North Hills with my party, and the ambiance was beautifully laid out. It did look like something out of a movie scene, and it was extremely busy due to it being a Saturday night. Our server was this sweet lady who had tons of large party groups. She got us our water and took our appetizer orders. We got the Vegetable and Shrimp egg rolls, and they are on the larger side, so order 1 if it's just you. My sister and I split it one and were happy with that. The egg rolls come with sweet and sour sauce and a wasabi/horseradish dipping sauce. I could smell it for days; that stuff is so strong. It took a bit to get our orders in, but we were okay with that since we were all catching up with each other. We then placed our orders, and I got the Shrimp and Garlic Sauce meal and which stated it was on the spicier side, but it was a bit mild for my taste. Mind you, I like fiery spice, but it did keep me from sweating. We also got the Beef with mixed vegetables and the beef with string beans. Both dishes were tasty and not too spicy. This is great for people who can not handle too much spice. We were there for a bit, and we paid our bills and were out. The portions are huge, so we all left with boxes. 4 stars for sure! read more

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Sesame Inn is a great spot to settle down and eat in all the madness of McKnight Rd. The portions are decent sized and the food quality has always been great. The sushi is good quality, just a limited menu. Service is always friendly and attentive. Ambiance is relaxing and it's always clean. read more

Sesame Inn - Crab Rangoons and Egg Drop Soup - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My wife and I brought our daughter to Sesame Inn for dinner this evening. This is a long time favorite place for us, as we all love this restaurant. Truly, this is something here for everyone. Sesame Inn has been in business for decades and moved into this new space in March of 2025, and I can say that they didn't miss a beat. This is a beautifully appointed dining room. The service is prompt and efficient. The food is better than ever. We started with a pot of hot Oolong tea, and Crab Rangoon for an appetizer. Delicious! My wife had the Pad Thai which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had Sweet and Sour Shrimp with fried rice, and our daughter ordered three types of sushi. We couldn't have been happier with our meals. Highly recommended! read more

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The old restaurant in the North Hills was great - this one the food is always cold . I think it's microwaved as it's wrapped in plastic wrap . The last few times everything is just lukewarm . Time to find another Chinese restaurant as this is the fourth time we tried it and the food was cold - not as tasty as before either read more

Sesame Inn restaurant and bar serves Chinese, Japanese, and Thai foods. For a few years, I have been a customer of Sesame Inn for delivery and for dining in, and I agree with the current Yelp average of 3.7 stars. Please note that this restaurant recently moved to a nicely renovated space in The Block Northway. For me, the employees' service has been prompt and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Here are my ratings for our foods: Crab-rangoon - 3.5 stars Tuna-avocado Roll - 4 stars Chicken Mussaman - 4 stars Moo-Shu Chicken - 4 stars Teriyaki Chicken - 3.5 stars Salmon Avocado Roll - 4 stars Orange Chicken - 3.5 stars Chicken Kung Pao - 3.5 stars Beef Lo Mein - 3.5 stars read more

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We never went to the original location, but this location has great decor and is a big space! I got the wonton soup...great! We shared the beef fried rice and two sushi rolls. Everything was really good. The fried rice needed a little more soy sauce for us but the sushi tasted very fresh. read more

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Entree was so salty couldn't eat it usually good but not this time yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyuck

I've been a fan of Sesame Inn for a long time. I always have a good experience and the food is delicious. I recently visited their new location in the Block at Northway. Service was a bit slow, but the food was tasty as always. I was in the mood for sushi so I went with a spicy tuna roll, eel and avocado roll, and a yellowtail avocado roll. All were tasty. Also had their famous "amazing chicken".... It was amazing. Overall, great place. Can't wait to come back soon. read more

Sesame Inn - Sushi - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The soft opening at the Block has had an overwhelming response. They are still waiting on their liquor license to transfer. Same great staff. Same menu. Same great atmosphere in a new and improved setting. The staff are still adapting to the new technology and layout. It looks like there will be an ordering kiosk available outside of the restaurant. Lots of parking. read more

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Got the vegetable mussaman - very tasty. Lower-spice level, which was tasty but not "hot"-spicy at all. Also got an egg roll - pretty good...give that one a 4.5/5. Someone else got the capital chicken, and they, too, were big fans. read more

I have tried sesame inn 4x since their move to The Block. All 4x bad - take out: didn't get the correct food I ordered; next time chicken was not all the way cooked; last takeout chicken was again not cooked fully and was tough and chewy; in-restaurant dining server was rude and salty. So many better places than this. Sad - they always had a good rep but no more read more

Probably the best "American" style Chinese food spot in the North Hills, and that still stands up even after their relocation to the Northway Block! I've gotten their takeout a few times, from both the former and current locations, and each time the service has been prompt and right on target. The portions are large, the food is hot and flavorful, and they have a nice extensive menu with lots of options. I'm especially a fan of their chicken and eggplant, kung pao chicken, beef lo mein, amazing chicken, and pork with garlic sauce (as well as the steamed pork dumplings and egg rolls). They hit all the right notes of comfort food. While I haven't dined in at their new space, it does look beautiful inside! read more

Sesame Inn - Pork dumplings, Sesame Chicken, Beef Lo Mein, and Kung Pao Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Clearly order is wrong .I was told to contact uber eats WHY. They did not prepare the food Called the store 412 341 2555 . order was not correct I really enjoyed the moo shu pork.. why there are 3 different prices... uber eats the highest plus all the fees I would definitely get food from here again... nothing offer ....you had me as a possible steady returning customer....if you going to refer me uber eats u lost me as a customer This review for the Washington road location doesn't matter won't be back read more

I visited this place again at their new location. It's more beautiful than the previous one. With some Asian decoration which gives it a nice ambiance. The service was timely and friendly. I ordered my favorite dishes: sour and spicy soup and Peking Duck. Both were delicious. The service forgot to bring the sauce. I had to remind him. Otherwise the service was nice and attentive. I enjoyed my visit. read more

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Very good Chinese food! I love their amazing duo (chicken & shrimp). Service is always good and their new location is super nice inside! Wish you could get a side of lo mein noodles instead of the rice though. We tried the Sesame Noodles and didn't love them. read more

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Bad service. The host and the server both refused to smile or make eye contact with my family and I. We walked out after a few minutes. The new location is clinically sterile and uninviting compared to the old one and the employees do nothing to help that fact. Went to Primanti Bros instead read more

We eat here all the time the service is great ,the food is fresh not left over from previous days.

I have been to the Sesame Inn several times over the years as this is one of my parents' favorite places. It should be noted that they moved to their current location about a year ago, and so many of the reviews and pictures posted on Yelp are out of date. The new Northway Mall location - I grew up here, so I'm going to call it Northway Mall no matter what name they slap on the sign - is well appointed, bright, and generally a nice place to be. It was clean, and the service was fast. What always lets me down is the food. I have never had a bad meal here, but I've never left feeling that it was particularly good either. It's very basic, Americanized, and bland. This time around I wanted to try a curry, but they apparently reduced the size of their menu as part of the relocation, and the curries are no longer offered. Instead, I ordered one of the dishes I saw pictured on Yelp; Chengdu Spicy Chicken. It looked great online, but in reality, it was dry, boring, and not at all spicy. The egg drop soup I started with was actually pretty good. My parents were happy with their whatever-in-brown-sauce, so it was still worth the visit. However, this place would not be my first pick for Asian food in the area. read more

Food is excellent even at the new location. Their lunch specials can't be beat. I like the new location. I think it's easier to get to and better parking. read more

I love their Chinese food when I moved here to Pittsburgh over 20 years ago from Indiana the state I thought I had awesome amazing Chinese food ever back home! until I went to sesame inn when I first moved here it was their old location, amazing food staff I could go on and on! I always get the Mongolian beef with the hot peppers etc and I do get other things, but that is my favorite dish of all time. Well, I went to their new location. I started last year and went there many times and I was still pleased and amazed until two days ago. I got the same thing it didn't taste right it was very chewy like I was chewing on something rubber for good two minutes. The white rice was OK I took maybe a few bites and I just couldn't eat anymore. It was that bad and I don't like to put bad reviews, and I know things happen but something was very off and I was ready home and I already made me a little small plate. My mom had it. I gave her a plate upstairs and next five minutes she came downstairs and said nope I'm not eating this ! I don't know I'm thinking of calling them tomorrow and seeing if they can give me the same thing maybe a redo I'm praying they do because I love this place and I was just shocked disappointed , but otherwise this place is amazing read more

A well established restaurant with lots of loyal fans. What I have learned over the last decade is that what we once thought was Chinese food was really an attempt to appeal to American diners. I can't find much on the Sesame Inn menu that is authentic Chinese cuisine. The dining room is comfortable and attractive. The wait staff are well trained and professional. Prices are reasonable. read more

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Dropping by getting quick bite and this place is good , it has a bar place. They have lunch special for a good portion. Service is good as well. Ambience it's a quiet and casual wear. read more

Sesame Inn - Singapore noodle - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Over the years, I have eaten at Sesame Inn several times because it is convenient. I try something different , each time, in the hopes that I will find something that is mediocre at best. A few days ago I ordered the seafood soup and it was absolutely inedible. The broth seemed to be made of runny, partially cooked egg. After 1 spoonful, I threw the entire quart of soup in the trash. I didn't feel terrible about wasting the seafood because there were only 2 pieces of shrimp in the soup. read more

The Sesame Inn inside The Block Mall, on McKnight Rd has good food, good service and has a more attractive interior than at its former location. The only con is that now you have to enter the mall and take an elevator or escalator up to the 2nd floor to the restaurant. It's not as quick to pick up a take out order. You can access the restaurant from either side of the mall's main doors to go up to the 2nd floor. Despite the restaurant's new location, we still enjoy the Sessame Inn Restaurant in Pittsburgh's North Hills. read more

This place is awful. For starters, I ordered off of the lunch menu. I pointed to it, on the lunch menu. The server took my order, that she read off of the lunch menu. When the check comes, our 2 lunch menu items were literally twice the price. They charged me for 2 dinner entrees. Server did not tell me, manager said he would not honor the price. It's really shady, and the manager is a jerk. I got General Tso's for my kids to share. The chick was old reheated garbage. I get this location is in the mall. But considering it is a sit down spot I expected better quality. It is nothing but mall food, and it tastes like garbage. Train your servers better so they don't charge dinner prices for lunch! read more

Our fav Asian fusion in Pittsburgh! We LOVE the house salad with ginger dressing, their sushi is so fresh and tasty, and we always enjoy our entrees too. Gang Dang tofu, moo shoo veggie, stir fried eggplant. All so good! Service is always fast and friendly. Great for a quick casual bite or a special event read more

Only leaving a review cause I've ate in & taken out there over 50 times & it's the best Chinese in Pittsburgh. Bad reviews give a bad rep to a great place. read more

I come here whenever I get service at the Toyota dealership, just because it's there. But the food is also pretty good. The curry Thai dishes have nice flavor and the ingredients are always fresh. The egg roll was crispy and savory. The pad thai I will say isn't their best dish (I'd go to a Thai place) as the flavor is a tad on the sour side, but the noodles were good. The service here is always quick everytime I come. I enjoy this place and recommend it. read more

Sesame Inn - Egg roll - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I got spicy chicken and ate it was spicy I ask for spicy chicken so why is it spicy then I go to bathroom and let's say and went to heaven. oh by the way I took a pic of my homie he always got me look at photo read more

Sesame Inn - My homie - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm always seeking authentic Chinese food and came here because I saw a version of cumin chicken on the menu. The place is nicely set up with a somewhat upscale décor, so upon entering I felt it might be legit. It was also really busy for a mid-weekday lunch. I asked the waiter if their Chengdu Spicy Chicken was similar to Szechuan Cumin Chicken and he said he didn't know what cumin was, but it was a listed ingredient in this dish - ohhh boy! I started with egg drop soup and ordered this Chengdu Spicy Chicken entrée any way. The egg drop soup was made with some soup of chicken veggie soup with those perfectly cut square veggies in it, like what come in canned soups. It also had one piece of random tofu in it, which was odd. Flavor was just OK. When it comes to the thing I drove all the way there for, the Chengdu Chicken, it was overfried, even brown in spots. The Szechuan peppercorns weren't smashed or broken, they were put in whole and there were a lot in there, so many that I kept biting into them. They're fine to eat occasionally, but not that many. And there was hardly any cumin or other flavors to this dish... it was VERY DISAPPOINTING! This is far from an authentic Chinese restaurant, it's the typical American Chinese food and it's mediocre at that. Definitely would never return. read more

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Our server, Lisa S, was exceptional!!!!! She was attentive and very friendly. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us with our selection. So happy she was our server!!!! She works very hard . read more

Nice interior but horrible food , even as American Chinese food , everything we ordered is taste below average , the pad Thai is very very sour, salt paper shrimp is not crispy outside but also shrimp is over cooked , even the sushi is very small amount and inside is overly crispy read more

Sesame Inn - Paid Thai - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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To start, it's adorable in Sesame Inn. The ceilings are high, with decorative pieces and pretty woodwork all around. The service is great, good folks that have great chefs provide yummy food! I love the shrimp tempura too! read more

Sesame Inn - Chicken Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Formal dining for Chinese , Thai, and other great Asian flavors. The staff are very friendly. Restaurant is clean and complete. A great place for a formal meal. Parking can be a challenge when they are busy, buts that true of most places in the greater Pittsburgh area. read more

Our party of 4 dined & had plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. From service to decor - you enjoy your entire experience. We started our meal off with some sushi & pork fried dumplings. The sushi was fresh & so full of flavor. The dumplings were large, but the sauce was a little lack luster. All 4 of our meals were flavourful & cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the general tso- extra spicy- it was not very hot- but the server brought out additional hot Chinese chili oil with the meal! It's definitely one of our favorite Chinese restaurants. read more

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3.5 stars overall. The ladies working the counter where you first walk in and wait to be seated weren't welcoming. They were too busy shuffling through paperwork and talking with each other to greet me. I was literally standing there alone with no one else in the area staring at them waiting to be acknowledged. I was a lone business traveler so when I told the hostess I was dining alone she said "oh" then sat me in a big booth alone. She turned and said something to my waiter in whatever language they speak then they both looked at me and laughed. It was VERY AWKWARD AND RUDE. Aside from the awkward first 10 minutes there, I decided to stay anyway. My waiter was very nice and fast so I overtipped especially since he gave me plastic utensils with my left overs so I could eat them in my hotel later. My food came out fresh, fast, and hot. The Crab Rangoons were delicious and perfectly done with a nice dipping sauce. The egg roll was very chewy, bland, and gross. I had 1 bite and sent it away. The hot oil I ordered was nice and went well with the meal. The general tsos was perfectly cooked and a good portion for lunch. I had left overs. The restaurant is tucked away behind a busy service garage in a plaza. It's unassuming from the outside. Large shared parking lot. Absolutely lovely interior design. read more

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Every location is amazing and their food is always so good. i have multiple locations, and I recommend all of em