Nicky's Thai Kitchen

This is our favorite restaurant to go to when we come to Pittsburgh. The food is incredible choose your spice level wisely. Drinks are crafted perfectly. Service is top notch. You can sit outside or inside.

Super chill and peaceful experience with the staff being polite and attentive. Sat outside during a calm noon and enjoyed a slight breeze with the cherry blossoms. Ordered Thai Tea, Ginger Chicken and Soup of the Day. Good flavors, spicy levels are from 1 through 5 are still spicy. Ordered level 2 and still spicy, to each their own of course. Incredibly soothing and rich soup. Enjoyed my visit! 🙂 Thank you!

Amazing location! We ate outside when weather was nice! Great atmosphere! Food was really good but the spice level was way off.. we told them 3 out of 5 and it was weak. They got us a spice tray and wow! Service was just ok.

I really liked their food the first time I came here, but my second visit wasn’t the best. I went yesterday with a group of four, and even though we ordered separately for takeout, they put everything into one bag. When I asked the lady at the counter to separate it, she was kind of rude and said it would be 40 cents which honestly didn’t make sense to me. Also, the Thai iced tea didn’t taste like it did the first time; it was super milky and not as flavorful. I still think their food is great, but I just hope they’re more consistent with their service and drinks.

Our FAVORITE Thai restaurant in the city! They have 3 locations, but we love the Penn Ave the best! It is SO TASTY! Everything is perfect, always. The ambiance, the food, and the drinks are one of a kind! You must try the crab Rangoon and the chicken skewers! The spicy noodles, pad Thai, and curries are to die for! Love Thai coffee? They have a Thai coffee espresso martini! Full bar that offers bottles of beer and a few rotating on tap options! Service is always professional! Bill includes a 20% tip which shows the business values their staff! It gets BUSY! We highly recommend calling for reservations and confirming day of. Right in the heart of downtown where you can see a show at the Benedum, visit the arcade for a comedy show, or visit one of the local sports bars! Parking garages and street parking are within walking distance! This is a you HAVE to go if you love Thai cuisine!

🍲We visited 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 on a super busy day and didn’t have a reservation, so we ended up waiting about 45 minutes for a table. I got stuck at the corner of the bar where the cold wind would hit me when the door opened, I was freezing the whole time eating there! 😂🥶 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲, and the portions were 𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙚! I ordered the 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐫-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤, which I thought it was Thai style food, but it wasn't authentic Thai food, I could eat, but I didn't find it very delicious. It was okay. My husband ordered 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙛 𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙥, and he found it was very bland, like it was watery. He missed the strong curry flavor and he didn't like the veggies in it! 🍨For dessert, we tried the 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 & 𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 🥭, ⚠️The sticky rice with mango had very little mango and the sticky rice was very very hard texture. —almost like it wasn’t cooked properly. My teeth hurt from trying to chew it! 😬 The ice cream that came with it was delicious, though! 🙏I totally understand that the restaurant was busy, and the staff was working really hard. While the enthusiasm might have been a bit low due to the crowd, I want to give a shoutout to the bartender, 𝙏𝙤𝙢, for making our experience better. and The other staff also took good care of our table, and the service was not slow or lacking at all. We’ll definitely be back, but next time we’ll try to come on a less busy day so we can enjoy the atmosphere a bit more! 😊

This place did mandatory 20% service charge for our table of only 2. Food was great and big portion. Service was slow. To me this place is not a fine dining restaurant and all the fine dining restaurants I have been to only Michelin restaurants did this since they do provide good service.

We’re vegetarians visiting from New York and were excited to try Nicky’s Thai Kitchen based on the great reviews. The ambiance is charming, and the staff was friendly, but the food didn’t quite meet our expectations. As vegetarians, we found the options limited and the flavors less authentic than the Thai cuisine we’re used to back home. The dishes lacked the depth and balance of spice and freshness typical in traditional Thai food. It wasn’t bad by any means — just not what we anticipated. A decent spot if you’re nearby, but not a must-visit for those seeking true Thai flavors.

This is such a beautiful, amazing restaurant that may be overlooked since it is nestled in the middle of cultural district. However it atmosphere, exceptional attentiveness to cleanliness & meeting the needs of customers exceeds the expectations of its competitors. Food & drinks are unique & more than sufficient to satisfy the needs of the customer. I can't recommend a better restaurant if in the area to go to.

The service was fantastic despite the beyond busy 4th of July weekend and convention. While we didn't sit inside the dining room; the bar is more than suitable and the outdoor area is really nice in the evening. Food is delicious and the servings are a good big size.

Food was delicious! Had depth of flavor in everything. The sauces in both the yellow curry noodle and pad pheet are good enough alone to have with just plain rice. The decor is beautiful, colorful and eclectic. Staff is friendly and helpful. Would definitely be back again when in the neighborhood.

SERVICE: Besides paying $25 to park around the corner in a public lot which is understandable as it is located downtown, we absolutely enjoyed ourselves. We sat outside in "the street area." Outdoor seating is surrounded by a group of beautiful tropical and local greenery. The inside is, for me painfully dark, but still a good space of character and ambience. I too took a photo of the restroom as I am one who appreciates a clean water closet area. I too am impressed with how clean it was with so many people patronizing the space. We arrived on a Thursday around 5pm and easily found a seat outside. Inside was pretty packed. Upon us leaving we noticed a huge crowd lining up but I also knew there was an event in town. Once seated, our waiter and accompanying staff were attentive, helpful and kind. They also brig you water in a plastic to-go cup with lid for hot days when needing to take your drink with you. Cool right? You are charged a 20% service fee that is split among everyone so leaving a tip is not necessary unless you wish to pay or go a little above and beyond which we did. (I just edited my review from 5 to 4 ONLY because I forgot about the smog from some of the cars that sit at the red light when sitting outside on the street. Yes! I know. You're in the street, what else would you expect? However, if asking, it's part of my thought and experience with eating outside. Non-the-less, I still loved my experience overall and had a wonderful time.) FOOD: Food was absolutely delicious. As my mother says, the best food is downtown. Great flavor and just enough heat. We ordered shrimp pad Thai. However, I did notice the shrimp alone did not taste as if it was originally cooked with the flavors from the beginning, but as if tossed in at the end. Non-the-less, I like that they provide heat level options from 1-5. Everything was well combined and the presentation was also wonderful. WELL: We shall definitely return! Good food, good ambience, and good service. I too will find street parking next time lol.

We ordered pick up. Portions were huge and really good for leftovers. Even though we said for Phad see ew medium spicy it still came out pretty spicy. The pumpkin custard with black rice dessert was really sweet. I could only take 2 bites. Steam dumplings were very meaty and good. Teriyaki chicken - the chicken pieces were pretty big. It's more on 3.5 stars but 4 because of the portion size.

Awesome atmosphere with low lighting and relevant art. Were greeted at the door and offered indoor or outdoor seating options. Once seated, immediately served water and acknowledged by the wait staff. Friendly, warm, welcoming, and provided good guidance. Thoughtful recommendations. We wanted to ensure we could both eat within our dietary boundaries and wait staff helped us get there. Started with a blue cucumber and Pinot Grigio ~ lovely and refreshing. Ordered the chefs special vegan duck and the tofu eggplant. Cooked to perfection! Staff checked in regularly. Everyone friendly and suitable for all clients. Just the right amount of attentive. Was full but wanted to try the Mango Sticky Rice - very nicely done. So happy we ate here!!

I constantly brag (to anyone who will listen) that Pittsburgh's Thai food is top tier and Nicky's Thai Kitchen is one of my favorites. My go to is the Massaman Curry. Homemade creamy peanut sauce with potatoes and mixed veggies is everything you'll ever need. (Make it spicy) The atmosphere is also very homey, warm, and welcoming. Also nice talking to the staff (when it's not super busy) and that goes to show how popular it really is. I've been to all the Nicky's Thai Kitchen locations and love that all offer the same quality of taste which is hard to do I think. I LOVE it here.

I have eaten at this location a lot. It's very convenient to my work downtown or if you're going to a show in the Cultural District. It has a good reputation as a reliably good Thai restaurant with a nicely decorated interior and a beautiful outdoor space on Penn Avenue if the weather is right. Today for the first time in an unseasonably cold spring, the weather was spot-on for outdoor dining, or just leaving the office for lunch, and perhaps Nicky's just didn't anticipate what a packed house they were going to get for lunch. We walked down with a group of six from work, with four choosing to sit indoors and two of us opting for outdoors, which was probably the only number of party there was space for outdoors when we arrived around 12:15 PM. We ordered one Thai coffee and one Thai iced tea. Our server had excellent recommendations when asked, as my colleague is from out of town and hadn't been here before. When I mentioned I was vegetarian, he also made a point of telling me that the dish I had chosen had a shrimp base that isn't mentioned on the menu. I could have found that out by scanning the QR code for the vegan-specific menu, but I really appreciated him calling it out as I know I have ordered and eaten that cashew dish before and never had it mentioned. Instead I went with the basil bowl with rice. We both got salads which came relatively quickly and were different and fresh with chopped nuts and pineapple. After that, however, it took very long to receive our entrées. We were served probably around 1:35, with a meeting to get back to by 2. We both ate and really enjoyed our entrées, but at that point felt a bit rushed and had to pack up half of our food to go so we wouldn't be late. I can't say the service wasn't good because I really appreciated the knowledge, recommendations and speed of everything else, such as taking our orders and bringing us boxes and settling our checks. It just felt like the kitchen was not adequately staffed or prepared for a full restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.

Love this place! The service is always prompt for how busy they are from the time they open at 5pm. Every dish I've tried has been flavorful, and you get to choose your spice level. The drinks are delicious, I recommend the mango juice or the green tea if you need a drink to cool off on a hot day. The portions are always large, so there's always leftovers to take home. The inside of the dining room is small, cramped, and dark, but you can opt to sit outside on the sidewalk.

The food was okay. I didn't like the imposed tip for dine in. The point of tip is gratuity. If you're going to impose tip, then why not just mark up your menu prices by 20% instead of "imposing a tip". Also I had the peanut chicken salad. It was SALTY! So salty I was thirsty all night long. And I couldn't even finish the whole salad because it was just that salty. So I wouldn't recommend that dish to anyone.

I was visiting the city during a marathon, gradation, and a baseball game. This place was BUSY but they happily sat us at the bar and service was very attentive still! My BF and I got the large order of Tom Kha soup which was refreshing and comforting, as predicted, as . He got the shrimp red chili and oh my god. So rich and savory, tons of depth of flavor. Would get that every time if we lived near by!

1/16/25 Ate List: Chicken Pad Thai (spice 2) - Score 8.9 W/ Salad - 6.5 First thing's first. Service was amazing. So quick. Was seated immediately. Was less than 10 minutes from ordering to the meal being in front of me. LOVED THAT. Salad came very quickly. Overall was good, had some citrus and onion in it. Liked it. The Chicken Pad Thai was phenomenal. Will absolutely come back for it. Noodles were delicious and very light. Spice level was good at 2, feel like spice level 3 would be manageable. And the portion was perfect. Cleaned my plate. So so good. Restaurant's ambiance is nice too. Feels busy but in a way that isn't off putting.

Nicky's Thai Kitchen on Penn is one of two locations in the Pittsburgh area. I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time because the waitlist can get very long, very fast. The best way to make a reservation is to call (make sure you call the right location). We went to Nicky's for dinner around opening time on a Friday night. The space is elegant and has a regal Thai feel to it. There are large statues throughout the interior. The service was terrific. Our waiter was very attentive but not overly attentive to the point where it felt like they were hovering. The food was some of the best Thai food I have had ever (and I've been to Thailand). The spicy levels were spot on and the quality was amazing. One of my favorite things about my experience was the portion size. Not only was the food delicious, there was a lot of it! We actually had to get to-go boxes (which is rare for me). The cocktails were delicious and so was their presentation. This place is on the pricer end but it's well worth it for a date night, celebration, or something of the sort! I'll definitely return!

I came here with a large group from work one evening. I was able to call ahead to make a reservation, and I highly recommend doing this. I was worried it was going to be so crowded since we noticed a line outside the door the night before! The staff were very welcoming and attentive and were accommodating to our needs. The restaurant is BYOB but also has a full bar that you can order from. We ordered spring rolls and egg rolls to share, which were tasty. We all ordered a dish each, which I will say is not necessary if you are sharing with a large group. The portions are very generous - it is family style portions for sure! I was able to try the pineapple fried rice, spicy Thai basil fried rice, beef pad see ew, and the kao soy. All of the dishes were absolutely delicious! The icing on top of the delicious meal was that the Thai spicy level (1-5) was actually spicy! I got the spicy level 5, and usually at other spots I am underwhelmed, but this place had me sweating! I will certainly be back here if I ever come back to Pittsburgh. Great experience!

Servers were nice, and the chicken pad Thai flavors were great. Got the spicy in 4 and which was spicy and I liked it! Wish I got a bit more broccoli and eggs in it though haha.

High-quality, large-portioned Thai food in a busy setting downtown. We arrived right when they opened and people were already waiting at the door. In the hour we were there the entire place filled up and got loud, so I'd definitely recommend an earlier dinner if possible. The pad see ew had delightfully chewy noodles and spice level 2 was perfect for this dish. It was a ton of food, but it should be for the $$$. I'd definitely recommend the sticky rice mango for dessert. The mango was perfectly ripe and it was a wonderful way to finish off the meal.

Restaurant was busy when we arrived managing to-go orders. No hostess or anyone taking names. Once we were finally seated, it took 15 minutes for anyone to greet us at our table. Our waiter finally arrived with 2 waters that had no ice. Food was okay, but over-priced and the service was absent. When our waiter finally delivered our bill, the bill included an automatic 20% SERVICE CHARGE! It was only two people. We ordered two entrees, soup, and two teas, and our bill was over $90. I've never had a restaurant add a 20% tip for just two people, and then say on the bill that we can tip more if we want to. I usually tip 20% if the service is good or at least friendly. But have not been forced to tip 20% just to have someone deliver my food to the table, and then never check back until after we were done, when we were the only table left. Because of this, we will never return.

My overall opinion is that the food is just okay. Nice ambiance. Attentive service. However, the food just didn't warrant a higher rating. Chicken satay was dry, pad thai and dumplings lacked flavor. My friends chicken dish was, again, just okay but very greasy. My sense is there are better options on the menu but we didn't find them on this visit.

Stumbled in for lunch after struggling to find a place to eat in Downtown Pittsburgh. Atmosphere is pleasant, and the lunch menu is reasonable with a good variety of options. The spring rolls were OK, but way too heavy on the rice paper. The chicken salad looked good, but it was DRENCHED in sauce. The lemongrass soup looked like the way to go. Overall, a pretty good and fairly reasonably priced lunch, though the mandatory 20% gratuity was a bit off-putting.

Best thai food in pittsburgh hands down. Easily. Pork belly rice and pad see ew were phenomenal. Date night price for meal tho. Amazing service. Drink was p strong, me and gf pref sweeter lighter drinks but to each their own. Will def come back.

Okay well food is always a 10/10. Absolutely never fails to fill me up and make me so happy I went. Best crab rangoon with the tastiest sauce. The pad see ew with chicken is my favorite and never fails. My friend got the chicken pad thai and it makes sense that it is their famous dish! The service was a bit slow, we sat at our table for 10/15 minutes before anyone even came to say hi. They are working hard because it is so busy which explains why we were elbow to elbow with the neighboring table. Would definitely go!

This place was great! I loved the atmosphere - the decor was gorgeous. I do think their drinks are a little overpriced, but they were really good. I ordered the Sen Mee Pad See Eaw which was AMAZING. I literally had to put my fork down so i wouldn't overeat... it was delicious. We also got the spring rolls and crab rangoons. The rolls were really fresh and pretty filling. The crab rangoons were insanely good. Literally blew my mind. They were the perfect amount of crispy, and the filling was SO creamy. I would recommend Nicky's just for the crab rangoons. Although the waiters were a little slow with checking on us/giving us our receipt, the food came out fast and everyone was very nice. I'll definitely be back!

The portions were huge and the food was amazing. We sat outside, and the vibe and aesthetic were on point. Our server was super sweet and attentive. Loved this place!

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. The service was terrible, and the food was even worse. We ordered the coconut soup, and it was just disgusting--nowhere near what a real coconut soup should taste like. Then came the crab rangoon, which was the smallest I've ever seen. It was honestly hard to even find them on the plate. We ended up canceling the duck because it came out way too dry. I've spent three weeks in Thailand and travel to Asia often, so I know what authentic Thai food tastes like--and this was definitely not it. With the prices they're charging, it was beyond disappointing. Never again.

Saturday lunch for a girl's day out. We knew we wanted athai cuisine and landed on Nicky's for our pick. We couldn't have asked for a better spot. Parking was easy in the Smithfield-Liberty garage. Price for our venture --$8.00. Easy walk to Nicky's. We had our choice of indoor or outdoor seating. I usually will opt for outdoors but it was a few degrees hotter and muggier than my threshold so indoors won. We were seated right away. Our server was delightful. Soooo many great options on the menu. We both chose the Thai iced tea (soo refreshing), spring rolls (I absolutely loved them and find non-fried rice paper rolls so tasty). I chose pineapple fried rice, my friend chose pineapple curry. We both reveled in our selections. Then we each had a salad that was fresh, crunchy, and perfect.

This place is great! The service was very personal, and the server came multiple times to check on the table. The food came out in a very reasonable amount of time. You could tell it was cooked fresh. The portions were very large, so much that every single person had a huge amount of leftovers. Food was absolutely delicious. Probably some of the best Thai food I've ever had in USA. Pat had a lot of shrimp in the dish and was very flavorful with the added cilantro and herbs. The place was very busy and you can expect some wait time. It's probably best to make reservations . the restaurant is decorated very Asian style, which made it a very pretty setting. The place was quite loud and busy and full of life, definitely come here for a fun night out with some great food

Absolutely fantastic. From easiness of reservation to quick seating upon arrival. Great ambiance of the whole place. Quick professional service. All our dishes were excellent. Their spice flavor at #4 is great. Appetizers were flawless. Pineapple rice, red Curry, ginger chicken entrées were flavorful!

Absolutely delicious! Visiting Pittsburgh for a weekend and Nicky Thai was a great dinner out. I loved the Tom yum with veggies and our 5 year old loved the chicken satay and grilled calamari. We ordered the special fried fish and pork belly entrees and both were excellent. Quick friendly service and comfortable atmosphere! Yum!

This is my go-to Thai spot here in Pittsburgh - the food is incredible and the portions are huge. I always eat half in the restaurant and take half home. The menu is huge and I have never had anything I didn't like. My favorite dish is the Basil Tofu. I love that the space is so decorated with all of the beautiful artwork. Additionally, the service is fast and the staff are all so sweet and attentive. Highly, highly recommend for anyone looking for a great lunch or dinner spot in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Nice flavors but my rice hair in it and some pieces of chicken were not cooked. Cool ambiance but made me think twice.

Nicky's Thai is so so so good. Every experience I've had here has been phenomenal. The portions here are HUMONGOUS and their flavors are spot on!!!! I love getting their pad Thai and their spicy garlic noodles. All their curries are also delicious. Their Tom yum soup comes out in a pot with a flame in the middle which is super unique and cute! I look forward to coming back here every time!!! Nicky's is a def must try!

Had a nice lunch here in the middle of the day. Wasn't too many people, but don't let that make you think the food is less than spectacular! I ordered the red curry and really enjoyed it!

Love Nicky's for their dependable, delicious food and such pretty interior! I went in September so the outside seating was still set up and I always love all the different plants and flowers surrounding you. Thai tea was amazing, and I was pleasantly surprised of how light and fragrant the side soup of my fried rice was. This was actually my first restaurant ever in Pittsburgh back in 2020 and I'm always excited to go back and visit.

Three stars due to....It is f****** hot in here. You will sweat while you eat---no spice needed. It was uncomfortable. It had us thinking we were experiencing premenopausal episodes. The temperature forced us into changing our cravings to only looking at "cold" options. CUE ALL the frozen drinks and appetizers. Once we settled (though still steamy), we ordered an entrée and shared our mutual distress of being an older woman. Food was very flavorful and service was exceptional.

We found this restaurant just before they opened on a Sunday. There were people waiting for it to open. Within the hour, the restaurant was packed. It was beautifully decorated, albeit a little crowded in areas, like ours. We had a table right next to our table for 2 and the backs of people almost touching our table in the other side which wasn't a problem til just before we left. The food was absolutely amazing. I have eaten a lot of Thai and I was impressed. Don't skimp on dessert. The sticky mango rice is worth it. I can see why it was so busy. Enjoy!

I love Nicky's Thai. The food comes out piping hot and delicious. The pad see ew has garlicky addicting goodness that makes it hard to stop but the portion is so big that you'll most likely not finish all the food. The service was really nice and accommodating when I sat outside but started getting eaten alive by mosquitoes so they seamlessly helped us move inside. I love their outdoor seating though and will be putting on bug spray before.

Popped in for lunch during my conference break and it got extremely busy. However it seems like they are used to this level of customers. The service was quick and friendly. I got a chicken pad Thai mild (I definitely should have got a hotter level, the mild had no spice). The chicken was pretty tough but the noodles were really good. I also got a side mango salad- the dressing was really good. The restaurant charges a 20% service charge on all bills no matter what. That definitely knocked off a star. The restaurant should pay their workers more and not depend on a service charge.

The food is always amazing here, great portion sizes for the price too! The Thai tea is great, and the environment is nice, never too busy of crowded and the staff is friendly and check in to make sure your taken care of!

Food is always delicious. The vibe of the restaurant is so cute and quaint. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the food.

Incredible. The inside of the restaurant was so nice and the food was incredible. Absolutely worth the hype. I got a cucumber cocktail, the appetizer platter, and the green curry. Huge servings so come hungry and/or prepared to carry a box home. Great service, everything came quickly and at the perfect temperature. Be prepared for the automatic 20% tip on your bill though...

Cute Thai spot in downtown Pittsburgh! The Thai styled fried rice here is incredible. It's super garlicky & flavorful without being too greasy, and it's packed with a protein of your choice. I could probably eat the whole plate! Definitely a must get here. The pad see ew here was also delicious -- it's really hearty, noodles perfectly chewy, and I love the broccoli and egg mixed in. We got it with beef, which was a bit tough, but the flavor was good. We also got cashew chicken and kao soy with tofu. The kao soy was super flavorful and the tofu was really juicy -- the perfect vehicle for soaking up the curry. The cashew chicken was packed with veggies and looked quite spicy but was actually really nicely sweet. 4 dishes was more than enough for 5 people. The portions here are pretty big! The ambiance inside is so lively and the service is really attentive! We had our water refilled often. The decor is also really fun. We went on a Friday night as a group of 5 and were seated without too long of a wait. It's the perfect place for a big group dinner with friends or family.

We came here during a Pittsburg Steelers game and it was incredibly crowded. Service was a bit slow but the food was good. I especially liked my duck curry. The steamed dumplings were pretty good as well. The ambiance is fine.

I appreciate that they are gluten free friendly and have a gluten free menu. I called on a weeknight to order the Spicy Fried Rice, gluten free, with chicken, along with the Mango and Sticky Rice for dessert. My food was ready when I arrived to pick it up, and the person who helped me was very kind. The fried rice was pretty good, but I needed to add salt. The sticky rice in the dessert was a little undercooked, so there were some harder bits throughout. I came back with my colleague to dine in the next night, and we were able to get a seat at the bar. The Tom Yum Soup is gluten free as is, and the portion is larger than average, with plenty of veggies and herbs on top. I got mine with shrimp, and they included many. The soup wasn't very hot when it came out, and the flavor wasn't as strong as I like, but I was thankful to have the gluten free option. Service was very attentive and everyone was kind, checking on us frequently. I did go to another Thai place during my visit, and it was a lot better, but this is a good option to have near the convention center and downtown area.

This spot was honestly pretty solid and had great food! I love their extensive menu, there is something for everyone. We came without reservation on a Friday night and was immediately seated which was awesome. They were poppin on a Friday night. The vibes on the outside seating were so good. I loved my chicken Khao soi. It was delicious and I loved the curry. My friend got the Penang curry and really liked her food too. Servers are very nice and attentive and made sure to follow up about my food allergies questions. Solid spot for dinner downtown!

Tried Nickys Thai for the first time and it lived up to the hype. Delish! The service was quick. The people were nice and the downtown location felt relaxing during a very late lunch service. Next time I shall share with someone as it's a lot of rice. It's a very tasty and affordable fried rice.

We've been to many thai food restaurants throughout the US and this was our first time in Pittsburgh, PA. Nicky's Thai Kitchen service was very good. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the dishes and their spiciness. Ambiance was traditional Thai with gold plated utensils. The place was very busy. Ok...the food was good. The standard dishes we often order are pad thai and spicy tofu with eggplant with jasmine rice. Here's the negative: a mandatory 20% gratuity regardless if the party is single, a couple, or groups. Overall, we were ok with the visit.

Yummy yummy! Party of 6 and fast service! Super busy probably because of the conferences going on. Perfect spot for small groups. We ordered a munch of different items sadly only got pic. Dumplings, spring rolls, wontons, pumps curry, much much more. Get everything you'll be happy!

If you don't mind paying a 20% service charge without it being told, this restaurant is for you!!! I normally don't like to write a bad review unless it's something extreme.I am a person from California, so I eat Thai food quite often. The food here is good. We sat outside on the street tables. They had one waitress serving most the people. What I didn't like nowhere on the menu or on the restaurant is posted that they are going to add a 20% service charge for the people working. It is on the bill and then they even have the nerve to ask or even suggest that if you'd like to you can add more tips. This restaurant has forgotten what a tip is for. I think it's illegal to add a service charge of 20% more to a bill. How would you like it if you went to go buy groceries and at the end of the bill it said we're gonna add on a 20% charge for the people that work here. I FEEL ALMOST BAD WRITING THIS REVIEW. BUT NEXT TIME I GET CHARGED 20% Service charge AT A RESTAURANT I AM GOING TO BE REFUSING TO PAY IT UNLESS IT IS POSTED. WHEN YOU BUY A CAR YOU DON'T PAY 20% MORE. Remember, this service charge was for only three people eating dinner.!!!!!

The Kao Soy with Chicken was pretty good, and there was a lot of it! The service was a little slow to get us the check, but it was good overall. The restaurant is pretty nice inside and well decorated.