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Nice, inviting space, but mediocre food. We tried takeout, and the ordering process was very easy. Our order was packaged extremely well, with just about every container that might spill wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. That was a nice touch. In terms of the food, nothing was specifically bad but many items were not as flavorful as they could have been. The fresh rolls were nicely presented with a nice basil flavor. The chive dumplings were more dumpling than chive, but the chive was very much present and fresh. The spicy tofu salad was actually a star of the show: the tofu was brightly flavored with chili sauce and the fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion added a crisp punch. The lemongrass soup was somewhat uninteresting. Add some fish sauce and lime juice, and the soup pops; without that, there wasn't much going on. The garlic stir fry was somewhat bland and disappointing. The red curry was somewhat better but still not great. The noodles on fire definitely presented some heat with some nicely textured noodles but there was very little flavor beyond a flat heat. They could have been better. All told, this wasn't a terrible experience. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated with a bold exterior and kitschy interior. The takeout packaging was great. It's just the flavors that seemed somewhat lacking.
Thai Me Up has some of the best Crab Rangoons in Pittsburgh hands down. Love the peanut sauce that comes with it. The lunch portions are generous and come with a spring roll. Dumplings were good, but Crab Rangoons are the star of the show.
A true neighborhood staple. Always delicious, always fresh. One of the original Thai BYOB spots in Pittsburgh, and it's just as good as when it first opened! The menu stays interesting without losing what makes it special. Favorites are the pad see yew with tofu and fresh spring rolls, and the pan-fried tofu is incredibly flavorful -- honestly some of the best I've had anywhere. There are many vegan-friendly options, though the curries are not vegan due to fish sauce. A must-visit if you love great Thai food and classic Pittsburgh neighborhood spots.
Enjoyed our meal. I actually found my level 2 meal to be hotter than my companion's level 3. But both were good.
I am not from Pittsburgh, but I have stopped in here three different times on my way from North Carolina to Buffalo New York area. It's about a 30 minute drive out of my way just to get there another 30 minute drive back to get back on my route and I'll stop every single time.
Thai Me Up is a Thai restaurant that has a creative name! Its menu lists appetizers (e.g., spring rolls), salads, soups, fried rices, noodles, curries, entrees (e.g., chicken, beef, pork, tofu, and shrimp), ice creams, teas, and much more. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The employees promptly and courteously seated us, took our orders, brought our beverages and foods, and took our payment. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Crab rangoon - 4.5 stars - A wonton skin contained cream cheese and some real crab meat and was accompanied with a tasty tamarind sauce. Thai-style wontons - 4.5 stars - Wontons contained chicken and tasted a little like fried chicken. On the side was a flavorful plum sauce. Green curry - 5 stars - This green curry was some of the best that I have ever tasted in my life. It had a perfect balance of sweet coconut milk and spicy green-chili paste. It contained broccoli, green beans, and my choice of protein of shrimp. On the side was fluffy rice. Pad Thai - 3 stars - Pad Thai is my husband's go-to entree at Thai restaurants, and unfortunately this one did not meet his expectations. He said that it tasted too sweet. The ingredients were stir-fried rice noodles, egg, ground peanuts, bean sprouts, and his choice of protein of beef. Mango bubble tea with tapioca - 5 stars - This beverage tasted sweet and delicious. Milk bubble tea - 4 stars - My husband drank this beverage, and it tasted good.
I came here with my boyfriend after visiting the national aviary. The restaurant is combined with a Asian grocery store that sells other items as well. The restaurant is very cozy and welcoming. Our waiter was very sweet and even gave us some candies on the way out. The massaman curry was amazing! I would really recommend you order it. My only complaint would be that I wish there were more mushrooms in the lemongrass soup, and I would enjoy if they added some more items to the menu.
This was our favorite Thai spot when we lived in Pittsburgh so when visiting this week we had to stop back in- still great Quick service, tasty food It is relatively small inside (~10 tables) I feel like it was bigger last time we were here) there is a small market next to it. Street parking $6 BYOB corking fee What we ate: Pad Thai Tofu Garlic Chicken My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value
Absolutely loved it. The food and service were amazing. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more menu items. They also have a market next door. I plan to explore and see what cool things I can find.
LOVED THIS. Will 100% be returning next time I want Thai! The woman working made me feel right at home and the restaurant is very quaint and cozy. Crab rangoons were delicious and not too sweet and I loved my noodles, I even had plenty leftover for my lunch the next day
Nice Thai restaurant with a lot of the classic dishes and a few interesting items. The area is near Carson street on the South Side and the spot isn't too too packed typically. I got to try out their pad se ew (Pad Z-U) noodles and the sticky rice with taro as a dessert. The pad Z-U was quite well done. They include a nice portion of noodles and an adequate amount of both vegetables and protein. They cooked everything to perfection, especially that delicious tofu. I always like the noodles to be saucy, and this place does a pretty good job at that! The dessert was unique and I'm very glad I got to try it. The taro is quite earthy so it probably isn't to everyone's taste but I enjoyed it. Nicely cooked rice, and little beans (I think?) as well as some sweet white syrup. Would recommend trying! All in all, I really liked this place. Good noodles and nice, unique desserts. Fair prices and portions as well.
Charming Thai place with seating that overlooks a garden - off of Sarah St. in the SSFlats. Had high hopes for the place after seeing the 4.7 ranking, but - alas - it did not live up to that score. Had the lunch portion of the green curry which was served with a small spring roll. The curry was watery without much flavor even though I ordered a 3 out of 5 spice level. Chicken was "off" and a few floating green beans and broccoli sprigs did not help matters. The place is lovely and the staff were helpful and abundant. Too bad the curry was a dud.
3 months ago
This was our first time here and I am a "spice-head." They have several different fried rice options that I considered: the Sriracha Fried Rice and the Spicy Fried Rice were both on my list of things that I wanted to try but the waiter suggested I try what they call Chopped Chicken with Herbs. This dish was delicious as it had a spicy broth and a lot of small sliced green beans. My understanding is this is a traditional Thai dish and it only comes in traditional Thai spice level, which is close to the heat from the surface of the Sun. The large portion of white rice with my dish was perfect for me to eat half of the portion and save the rest for another meal. Our waiter was very helpful in his recommendations, keeping ice water full, etc. The ambiance is casual with a counter that wraps around and enough seating for small groups. There is also a store, attached, that we went through but did not find anything we were wanting. Overall, we will be back. I will try a fried rice dish next time so I have something to compare my meal to but what I got was very good. read more
3 months ago
Always a plus when there's a Thai restaurant within walking distance from me. This is my first visit. Met my husband as he took the bus from work. Seat yourself. We chose a table for two by the front windows. They promptly came over and gave us a menu. Then returned to take our order when we were ready. Very friendly waiter. Heavily decorated with potted plants all around the dining area. Pretty wall decor and hanging lights for ambiance. I ordered Pineapple Basil Fried Chicken. Turns out that a spice level of 2 is not spicy at all. Next time I will try level 3 and maybe enjoy it even more. I love having pineapple in my meal. Hubby ordered Spicy Ground Chicken with Thai Herb. "Chopped Chicken with Herbs" as they call it here, is a level 5/5 and my hubby loved it. Attached: 4 photos read more
I was in Pittsburgh for a hockey game (the Kings beat the Pens). My hockey fan pal and I had lunch here. It was 35 degrees outside and we thought some soup would bring up our core temp. This place was a couple blocks from our rental. We both had Khao Soi Gai. I eat this soup during the Southern California winter quite often. Khun 9 in Torrance, CA makes a fabulous version. I will say we went in with low expectations for Thai food in Pittsburgh. It was fine. I ordered a 4 of 5 on spice level. I should have said 6. The Gai (chicken) was two whole legs. This made it a little awkward to get to the rest of the soup. The broth was good and chicken was fine, but the noodles seemed like Italian linguini. It was not bad. It did warm me up. I asked for prik nam pla to add a little more spice, and the waitress did not know what I was referring to. The place is nicely decorated and super clean. The staff was friendly. I would go back under the same circumstances. I would likely try something every Thai place can do well like Ka Pow. read more
Nice, inviting space, but mediocre food. We tried takeout, and the ordering process was very easy. Our order was packaged extremely well, with just about every container that might spill wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. That was a nice touch. In terms of the food, nothing was specifically bad but many items were not as flavorful as they could have been. The fresh rolls were nicely presented with a nice basil flavor. The chive dumplings were more dumpling than chive, but the chive was very much present and fresh. The spicy tofu salad was actually a star of the show: the tofu was brightly flavored with chili sauce and the fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion added a crisp punch. The lemongrass soup was somewhat uninteresting. Add some fish sauce and lime juice, and the soup pops; without that, there wasn't much going on. The garlic stir fry was somewhat bland and disappointing. The red curry was somewhat better but still not great. The noodles on fire definitely presented some heat with some nicely textured noodles but there was very little flavor beyond a flat heat. They could have been better. All told, this wasn't a terrible experience. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated with a bold exterior and kitschy interior. The takeout packaging was great. It's just the flavors that seemed somewhat lacking. read more
Thai Me Up has some of the best Crab Rangoons in Pittsburgh hands down. Love the peanut sauce that comes with it. The lunch portions are generous and come with a spring roll. Dumplings were good, but Crab Rangoons are the star of the show. read more
10 months ago
A true neighborhood staple. Always delicious, always fresh. One of the original Thai BYOB spots in Pittsburgh, and it's just as good as when it first opened! The menu stays interesting without losing what makes it special. Favorites are the pad see yew with tofu and fresh spring rolls, and the pan-fried tofu is incredibly flavorful -- honestly some of the best I've had anywhere. There are many vegan-friendly options, though the curries are not vegan due to fish sauce. A must-visit if you love great Thai food and classic Pittsburgh neighborhood spots. read more
5 months ago
I am not from Pittsburgh, but I have stopped in here three different times on my way from North Carolina to Buffalo New York area. It's about a 30 minute drive out of my way just to get there another 30 minute drive back to get back on my route and I'll stop every single time. read more
2 years ago
Thai Me Up is a Thai restaurant that has a creative name! Its menu lists appetizers (e.g., spring rolls), salads, soups, fried rices, noodles, curries, entrees (e.g., chicken, beef, pork, tofu, and shrimp), ice creams, teas, and much more. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The employees promptly and courteously seated us, took our orders, brought our beverages and foods, and took our payment. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Crab rangoon - 4.5 stars - A wonton skin contained cream cheese and some real crab meat and was accompanied with a tasty tamarind sauce. Thai-style wontons - 4.5 stars - Wontons contained chicken and tasted a little like fried chicken. On the side was a flavorful plum sauce. Green curry - 5 stars - This green curry was some of the best that I have ever tasted in my life. It had a perfect balance of sweet coconut milk and spicy green-chili paste. It contained broccoli, green beans, and my choice of protein of shrimp. On the side was fluffy rice. Pad Thai - 3 stars - Pad Thai is my husband's go-to entree at Thai restaurants, and unfortunately this one did not meet his expectations. He said that it tasted too sweet. The ingredients were stir-fried rice noodles, egg, ground peanuts, bean sprouts, and his choice of protein of beef. Mango bubble tea with tapioca - 5 stars - This beverage tasted sweet and delicious. Milk bubble tea - 4 stars - My husband drank this beverage, and it tasted good. read more
6 months ago
I came here with my boyfriend after visiting the national aviary. The restaurant is combined with a Asian grocery store that sells other items as well. The restaurant is very cozy and welcoming. Our waiter was very sweet and even gave us some candies on the way out. The massaman curry was amazing! I would really recommend you order it. My only complaint would be that I wish there were more mushrooms in the lemongrass soup, and I would enjoy if they added some more items to the menu. read more
4 months ago
Amazing! The nice lady was so sweet enough to make me crab rangoon even the kitchen closed 20 min prior. Best crab rangoon i've tasted in my life as well. I got a pineapple tea with mango popping boba that was great as well, just a little too sweet for me. read more
This was our favorite Thai spot when we lived in Pittsburgh so when visiting this week we had to stop back in- still great Quick service, tasty food It is relatively small inside (~10 tables) I feel like it was bigger last time we were here) there is a small market next to it. Street parking $6 BYOB corking fee What we ate: Pad Thai Tofu Garlic Chicken My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more
9 months ago
11 months ago
LOVED THIS. Will 100% be returning next time I want Thai! The woman working made me feel right at home and the restaurant is very quaint and cozy. Crab rangoons were delicious and not too sweet and I loved my noodles, I even had plenty leftover for my lunch the next day read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Nice Thai restaurant with a lot of the classic dishes and a few interesting items. The area is near Carson street on the South Side and the spot isn't too too packed typically. I got to try out their pad se ew (Pad Z-U) noodles and the sticky rice with taro as a dessert. The pad Z-U was quite well done. They include a nice portion of noodles and an adequate amount of both vegetables and protein. They cooked everything to perfection, especially that delicious tofu. I always like the noodles to be saucy, and this place does a pretty good job at that! The dessert was unique and I'm very glad I got to try it. The taro is quite earthy so it probably isn't to everyone's taste but I enjoyed it. Nicely cooked rice, and little beans (I think?) as well as some sweet white syrup. Would recommend trying! All in all, I really liked this place. Good noodles and nice, unique desserts. Fair prices and portions as well. read more
1 year ago
Charming Thai place with seating that overlooks a garden - off of Sarah St. in the SSFlats. Had high hopes for the place after seeing the 4.7 ranking, but - alas - it did not live up to that score. Had the lunch portion of the green curry which was served with a small spring roll. The curry was watery without much flavor even though I ordered a 3 out of 5 spice level. Chicken was "off" and a few floating green beans and broccoli sprigs did not help matters. The place is lovely and the staff were helpful and abundant. Too bad the curry was a dud. read more
There weren't that many people there and service was quick. You can sit wherever you want. The place is nicely decorated and there's a little store inside but it was closed while we were there. The pad mee was good and a nice portion. However the moo Deng was a lot smaller for the same price and super salty. The special sauce is like a thin broth at the bottom. I also asked for no cilantro and they still added it but no big deal, I just took it off. Some of the pork belly in the moo dang was kind of dry but in the pad mee it was very tender. read more
We came here for lunch on the weekend. It felt like a neighborhood favorite. There was only one waitstaff, but the service was friendly prompt. I had the Ba Mee Moo Dang for the first time and it was really good. The pork belly was very tender. The noodles had a light sauce on it. It was the perfect thing on a hot day. I also really liked their interior design. Connected to the restaurant is an Asian grocery store that sells spices and sauces. It was neat to walk through the store after lunch. Overall we had a great time here and would come again! read more
3 years ago
I was debating between 2 and 3 stars. And hugest reason is because of the waiter. She was very rude. It kind of ruined the experience from there. But the restaurant itself was nice in the inside, the food was good but quite in the pricey side. The sweet sticky rice was not that great, I think the leaf part overpowered the actual sticky rice. My question is always would I come back, and I'm very torn about that. So people can give it a try but don't expect nice people to serve you (my friend had gone one time beforehand and it was the same). read more
9 months ago
Tried this place for the first time after receiving multiple recommendations to come by. I love the brightness inside the restaurant along with all the warm wood tones and the plants. The music was very low and relaxing. The staff were friendly and our server was prompt and courteous. Our table ordered the spring roll appetizers, pad thai and pho (both with chicken). The spring rolls came out quickly and were perfectly crisp and delicious. The pad thai, on the other hand, was not my favorite. We requested a 6/10 on the spicy scale and the dish was definitely on the sweeter side. There was a slight tinge of heat, but hardly there. Maybe I should've requested a 7 or 8. The other issue I had was that there were 0 vegetables. Typically, I see at least baby bokchoi for some greenery on the plate. This was all brown and lost some points for being not very visually appealing. My brother said his pho was good. He had no complaints. Was hoping to love the place, but I think it was just alright! read more
5 years ago
If you're looking for some delicious Thai food, Thai me up is gonna be your go to place. Came here for lunch and we had excellent service and our food came out fast. Ordered a lunch special which included Thai fried rice with beef and a spring roll. It was a perfect lunch portion and all the flavors were scrumptious. Also recommend the iced Thai tea as well. Thai me up will not disappoint. And also shoot out to the cutest decor inside too!!! Highly recommend. Will be returning to try new dishes and some bubble tea!!!! read more
I've been here a handful of times since they opened several years back. I've never left a review and I'm glad I waited. What started out as an ok place (not good/not bad) has become much more impressive. The flavoring of their meals has skyrocketed earning a four star review vs what would have been three star. It's a welcoming atmosphere for ALL!!! Staff is exceptional. read more
What a hidden gem in south side off of Carson St! They have great portions at a good price and the flavors were really good also! We got the noodles on fire and red curry, both of which were great! The spice levels are pretty legit; I got an 8 but I am pretty good with spice and it definitely hit the spot. The Spicy tofu salad was also very flavorful and a great way to start the meal. Cute interior and fast service! Would recommend :) read more
This is a good restaurant. The reason why I only gave 3 stars and not four is because it is small. The waiter wouldn't let you sit, unless everyone who is joining you are present at the same time. They do not take reservations. The waitress was rearranging the chairs super loud and carelessly. It did really bother me and my friend as we were trying to talk and eat. Because it's a small restaurant, waitresses need to be mindful of that and stop dragging the chairs and instead lift them up. The sounds is just too much! The food was good. I like that you could add any veggies you want to your meal with just an extra dollar or two. I ordered a bubble tea and it was super sweet. Sweeter than anywhere else in Pittsburgh. I would still go back though, because every experience could be different and overall it's not bad. I would give four stars if they improve their online menu. The visual aspect is missing. read more
Great time having dinner here but the food was not the best Thai food in Pittsburgh. Ambience was very cute in this little restaurant. The restaurant was also attached to a grocery store, sweet panda Asian market. The server was very attentive and check in on us frequently and was fast to refill our waters. The menus were accessible by QR codes on the tables. They even had a seasonal menu with specials like pumpkin curry! The menu has lots of options including curry, noodle dishes, and rice dishes. Unfortunately the only dish my group ordered that stool out was the Z U noodles. The pad Thai, my pad mee, and the curry were not very good. My noodles were very salty and the curry had too much coconut water in it. Also my dish came out at least 10 minutes later than everyone else, though our server apologized for the wait. All food was ordered in a spice level from 0 to 10. Overall nice service, but food was subpar. read more
Staff were great. Ordered the "noodles on fire" (Stir-fried flat rice noodles with your choice of meat, egg, bell peppers, peas, and carrots in spicy chili paste). Flavors were awesome...great depth. Ordered a 9/10 spice though and felt like a 4 or 5. Side of sticky rice was a bit off textured, otherwise amazing meal. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
On a scale of romance novels to documentaries, Thai Me Up is a perfectly romantic spot for people who love to be in the midst of beauty and deliciousness. The space is thoughtfully laid out with a gorgeous sprawl of plants and creative design elements. But it's the food that will transport you to delicious bliss. We ordered three appetizers and two entrees with the desire for leftovers, and we barely had leftovers because we enjoyed the meal so much. Thai Me Up has street parking, but keep an eye out for paid parking spots. There are plenty of free spaces intermixed with paid parking areas. read more
4 years ago
I have been looking forward to eating here for quite some time. I love being surrounded by a naturally pleasant ambiance. The cook/servers who are clearly the owners are so fun and care if you have a good time. They are obviously so proud of what they've made and often try to have new menu items, which is delightful. Also, I would probably just give this place 5 stars for having such a good name for the restaurant, so please disregard this incredibly biased review. ;) read more
2 years ago
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