I came here with Rob Y. while he was showing me around Pittsburgh. We were walking down Carson Street looking for a potential "fourth meal" when we passed by Apsara Cafe. They had a stand outside their restaurant selling finger foods (satay, vegetable kabobs) to the most-likely intoxicated passers-by. We stopped for a few seconds to look, when a cute little old Asian lady came outside immediately to greet us and welcome us in. We turned her down initially, but came crawling back soon after. Whether it was guilt from saying no to a lady who resembled our grandmothers, good salesmanship or just plain old hunger, we walked in and it turned out to be a great decision.
The physical space and ambiance was nice compared to the other seemingly squalid storefronts on Carson. From the tables and chairs to the hardwood floor, everything looked new. Aspsara is also decorated with small fixtures and artwork which adds a nice touch. The service was good. The lady welcomed us with open arms even when they were officially closed according to their displayed hours. Our orders were taken promptly and waters were refilled constantly. We were treated like family. The food was also on point and I doubt I could find any better Thai/Cambodian food in Pittsburgh at 11 pm on a Saturday. We ordered the Chicken Red Curry and Chicken Pad Thai to share. They were not the best dishes I've ever had, but they were still very flavorful and portions were large. Apsara Cafe is definitely a Thai restaurant you should check out if you're in the area.