K Asian bistro used to be my jam, but ever since the pandemic their shrimp has been gross

I need momo now!

Angkor, best Cambodian and Thai I've had here, friendly owners, beautiful dining space. Unfortunate location on Noblestown Road.

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Lol. How Lee does this too. I don’t really care as long as (like you said) the food is good

Subba!!! Thank you

I think it's a thing with Asian cuisine / culture in general, honestly... I feel the same way at some Chinese places but if the food is good and I am their guest, then I don't mind :)

Masala house. Best place in Pittsburgh I’ve seen that cooks both veg and non veg Indian food.

Their “tali” style lunch buffet has very VERY local south Indian veg dishes that are done better than my Indian granny and dare I say mom.

I give them an 8/10 chances of having awesome food. The other 2/10 times the food is just “ok”. Usually slightly less good on the weekends.

I got dry okra stir fry from them. My family always makes it and it’s slimy as shit. But man, they had it once in their rotating tali options and it was BOMB

Service is indeed a bit rushed.

It’s the kind of place that you sit eat, and get OUT. But I was a regular there for and a few years and the owner was pretty friendly. Just a bit stern.

Food is pretty damn good, but a bit pricey. But Korean food does tend to be a bit more labor intensive.

And if someone is a bit uneducated in how certain Korean restaurants work, it can come off as rude. I once asked if I could have more fish banchan, even if it is more, they said “No”. My guess is because they were PACKED and needed every bit to get through the night. I really didn’t mind.

I was going to say this, too!

Also Udipi Cafe in Monroeville for Indian

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Stinkys is awesome!

Not a restaurant per say, but Curbside Coffeehouse in Blawnox is amazing. They have incredible sandwiches, salads, coffee and smoothies. Huge portions for what they charge.

Def Oak Hill! Started as a pop up outside a brewery. Such great breakfast and lunch.

New chef. It’s still fantastic imo, but they played with the recipes a bit. The owner told me the dosas have more of a “spring roll” feel where there are more fresh herb and whatnot. I wasn’t a big fan of the change. They also have a couple new dishes. The Manchurian cauliflower is my new fav.

"Hunan Bar" .
Atwood St. Oakland.

Really good authentic Southern Chinese cuisine. A lot of good hot spicy dishes.🔥 As good or better than Chengdu in Squirrel Hill. I get the hot pot.🔥🔥🔥

YES

Johnnys Diner, and Cafe Mulan

Cilantro y Ajo on the South Side. Small place, very little seating. Incredible food.

If you are willing to make the drive out to Cranberry Tepache is the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to! Their guacamole is life changing

It’s tough to say because tbh I haven’t loved any sushi I’ve found in pittsburgh but if I have to pick one that’s consistently solid it’s Ginza

Please do enlighten us.

I haven’t! I’ve been meaning to but my list of places to try gets longer by the day 😂

Have you tried soju? I was pretty let down with their prices. The soju during happy hour was worth it but their Korean fried chicken was like $20+ for two giant fried legs. Still looking for a near authentic place.