I moved to Pittsburgh from Seattle, where there was plenty of delicious and authentic Chinese food to be found. I was quite skeptical of Sesame Inn when I first heard about it (oily, MSG-laden sweet and sour chicken? no thanks!), but I was willing to give it a shot. The restaurant had plenty of parking in their private lot, so I didn't have trouble there. The restaurant itself is quite aesthetically pleasing with clean floors and tables and an amazingly large umbrella hanging from the ceiling (it's prettier than how I'm describing it). The service was fast and friendly. The menu is quite extensive and can be a bit mind-boggling at first. I went with my sister and she ordered a shrimp and scallop dish while I went for the garlic basil eggplant. When our plates came, the food was hot and the portions were huge. For both dishes the sauces were amazing and the food wasn't too greasy or salty. Although the flavors weren't 100% authentic Chinese, this was definitely a step up from your average take-out/American Chinese place. If you really want authentic dishes, maybe stop by Rose Tea Cafe in Squirrel Hill, but Sesame Inn by itself is not only a delicious choice but you'll enjoy dining here too. I will continue to dine here often!