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Noodlehead

Restaurant Noodle shop Thai restaurant

One of the Top rated Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh


Address

242 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Website

noodleheadpgh.com

Contact

(412) 295-4580

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (10) good (10) delicious (9) Thai (8) spice (8) cash (8) Pittsburgh (6) restaurant (6) level (6) menu (6)
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  • 5/5 Saranya R. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best Thai food I’ve had! Unique and bomb flavours! Cute and nice ambience! I would definitely come here if I visit Pittsburgh again! Highly recommended!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica B. 1 year ago on Google
    Thai food for the WIN 🏆!!! This restaurant is conveniently located, quaint, tastefully decorated and has fantastic food. Just pick your spice level and enjoy. I think my foodie friend and I tried all of the appetizers. Yum. The menu is small and pretty straightforward. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed my tea but you can bring your own alcohol if you choose to. The portions are perfect and the prices are reasonable. Your food arrives freshly prepared and hot. Just delicious.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing! The best pork buns ever, and the main noodle dishes were delicious. Plus reasonable prices. Will definitely be back my next time in Pittsburgh.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered and food was out in about 7 minutes. The veggie rolls were crispy but not too fried. Great dipping sauce as well. Had the green curry and both street noodles as well as the love boat. All fantastic. I don’t suggest a 4 unless you really want to get a sweat in, 3 spicy level is perfect for me and I enjoy a kick but don’t want to burn my mouth. 5/5
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taylor L. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite place in Pittsburgh, and my go-to for every single lunch when we are in town. I love love love the Pad Thai with the Fried Chicken - it is one of my favorite dishes. My husband and his friends also love it here - the staff are very friendly and accommodating, and the service is fast.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moonyoung L. 1 year ago on Google
    Little wait time and vibrant restaurant bustling with people. The food is good for a great cost (usually $15 per person). The only complaint I have is that this restaurant is cash only but I understand that’s how they can keep their prices lower. Some of the soup noodles are very sweet, so if you are Asian and have some expectation of how some dishes should taste, I would recommend other menus instead.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erica H. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is amazing! If you don’t know it already they only accept cash! They have an atm in the restaurant at your convenience but at a 2.50 charge so make sure you stop at your bank or accept the fees. I didn’t know before entering. However the food was hot, fresh and you can BYOB! There is also a bar next door per sets on they charge 75 cents if you BYOB.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James P. 8 months ago on Google
    Super friendly service staff, food is super well made, took less than 10 minutes to receive my food, and was very affordable. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Had the crab rangoon and the chicken Kee Mao for $20.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rodolfo R. 10 months ago on Google
    Wow! Such a great find. Small menu, yet all looks delicious. Got the fresh roll, the street noodle #1 and the Chiangmai curry. All delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alireza H. 10 months ago on Google
    This is probably the best Thai food I have ever had. Dishes are flavor bombs, service is good (except for the absurd cash only policy) and the menu is simple. A must-go place in Pittsburgh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salvatore D. 1 year ago on Google
    Place was super cute off of center Ave. Inside was a nice quiet dining room and had no problems behaving a conversation at all. The chicken shrimp dumplings were nice, and the pulled pork steamed buns were more like a steamed bun taco. The pulled pork had a cucumber mayo in it as well which gave it a unique taste. Worth getting once, but probably won't do the steamed buns again. I got the shrimp pad Thai and it was good, although if you're looking for a little heat go with a 2 or higher. There is no spice to a level 1 heat at all. Definitely will come again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dinesh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cash only accepted else prepare to pay $2.5 for ATM withdrawal service. Wait time is at least ~20 minutes. Be prepared before walking in to the restaurant or make online reservation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alana R. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good Thai food in a convenient area! Wish the menu had a larger selection. Also would be more convenient if they took card payment!

  • 5/5 Sixiao L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is very good. I ordered the fried chicken for appetizer and kee mao. Both are very delicious! Strongly recommend. The only two things I will mention is 1st it's cash only, so don't forget to bring cash with you and also they only have street parking which could be challenging to find parking sometimes and also could be stressful to parallel park when it's busy however it's in Pittsburgh so that's kinda expected.

  • 5/5 Tyler M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Had the Sukothai soup, spring rolls and dumplings. All were very tasty. Friendly and fast service. Good prices. Cash only. Parking can be a little limited for n the area depending on the time of day. Worth a try.

  • 5/5 Peter S. 1 year ago on Google
    If ya know, ya know. Noodlehead is awesome! Quality, price, service, atmosphere all top notch. Nothing more to say. Go enjoy 😋

  • 3/5 Nicole L. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly and prompt service. We ordered pad see yew and street noodle 2. The pad see yew at spice level 3 wasn’t very spicy and was too salty. Street noodle 2 was also salty and had a strong vinegary taste. It came with shrimp that was fried and had a thick layer over it, felt like it lacked flavor

  • 5/5 Ishita M. 1 year ago on Google
    Was visiting out of town was recommended to go here. And so glad that we did. The food was really yummy. We got: Chiang Mai Curry with tofu - this was REALLY good. Got the Pad See Ew with chicken - it was alright. And the veggie spring rolls, which was delicious. Overall, good service and amazing food :)) P.s. cash only :)

  • 5/5 Jasper R. 11 months ago on Google
    We got the dumplings and spring rolls for the table. They were both delicious! I got the Chiang Mai Curry and it was perfect. It’s pretty much what I always order when I see it on the menu so I’ve had it at a lot of places. The base spice level 1 was perfect for my cowardly palate (still have a little residual burn, but not unpleasant and spice did not dominate the taste). The crispy noodles were also abundant and still crispy when served. Seating is benches or high seats neither of which my favorite, but the bench seating was fine. Server was super nice and didn’t spice shame us ;) Parking was a bit challenging but found a street spot eventually. Also, is cash only (atm on premises)

  • 5/5 Katrinka E. 10 months ago on Google
    Atmosphere is beautiful, service was perfect. Highly recommend this place! The spice scale is a little higher than other places, a 3/5 here is like a 4 elsewhere. Food is always delicious and so affordable, $26 for lunch for 2 adults. Don't forget it's cash only.

  • 4/5 TanashiSmith 2 years ago on Google
    Cash only. Small menu and dishes are similar (egg noodle with some "thai sauce"). Super crispy fried chicken and shrimp. Most dishes have the same sour and sweet taste like other people mentioned. Nice price. In general good.

  • 5/5 Disha S. 10 months ago on Google
    Loved the food Samosa 4/5 Spring rolls 4/5 Chiang Mai curry veg & chicken - 5/5 Pad Thai spice level 3-4/5 See Yew -5/5 Really good service! People are nice, friendly and have a smile on their face which makes the meal even more delightful!!

  • 5/5 Alyssa B. 7 months ago on Google
    I get the kee Mao every time and am never disappointed. Partner got the Chiang Mai curry and it lived up to the hype. Sooooo good.

  • 5/5 Crystal W. 7 months ago on Google
    The food is always delicious and made to order with fresh ingredients. Great portions allow for you to share or take some leftovers home. You have the option to dine indoors or outdoors with comfortably spaced seating. This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh! The parking is scarce but there are options nearby within walking distance. Took us 2-5 minutes to walk there. I tried to upload photos but Google wouldn't let me.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash-only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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