The new kid on the block in Pittsburgh Thai is certainly the best. This is a sleek and cozy new Thai restaurant specializing in central Thailand styles with excellent skill at balancing seasoning and spice as well as featuring more seafood options than you may be used to.
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My first visit we got crispy rolls and larb which were both excellent, particularly the larb (a seasoned ground beef over chopped salad). The entree was the very satisfying crab curry which was a sweet and spicy yellow curry full of generous amounts of lump crab. The flavors were spot on and intriguing and absolutely balanced between the sweet of coconut milk, salty crab bits, and spice. Wouldn't worry about getting over seasoned here... which is important because these guys know how to balance heat and flavor expertly, something I don't get many other places.
Our second visit (review update) we got crispy rolls again and this time shared and pad Thai. While we eyed a gorgeous plate of red snapper come out to our neighboring table (and will be trying next time!!!), the pad Thai was in no way disappointing. Opting for a very clean flavor true to the noodle, protein, and peanut without lots of citrus or rooty tones like basically every pad Thai I've had in pgh, this was truly refreshing. Sauce was was just enough to keep noodle sticky but not wet the dish and packed full of spice and savoriness.
Staff and service and cleanliness all top notch.
FYI seating is limited so either don't bring more than 4-6 without calling ahead or do take out.
Help this new place flourish! An instant shadyside classic on Ellsworth!