Golden Pig

massive hidden gem!! Some of the best Korean food you can find in the Pittsburgh area and the owners are so very kind, the set up is very cute and the outdoor seating is so nice this entire experience was just great and very affordable!

As a Chinese student studying in Pittsburgh, I sometimes miss the strong and authentic flavors of Asian food. A Korean classmate recommended Golden Pig to me, and I am so grateful. This restaurant is truly a hidden treasure. The food here is excellent. We ordered the kimchi stew and the beef bulgogi. The kimchi had a perfect, deep fermented flavor that was both spicy and refreshing, very similar to what I have tried in Korea. The bulgogi was tender and not too sweet, which I appreciate. The portion of side dishes was generous, and the spinach and bean sprouts were particularly delicious. It felt very authentic and satisfying. The environment is simple, clean, and quiet, which is good for a relaxed meal with friends. The elderly owner couple is very warm. When they saw we were students, they gave us an extra side dish and asked us if the food was to our liking. Although the location is a bit far from Pittsburgh. The food quality is definitely worth the trip.

Great food! Love the cozy feeling inside. I've been here at least 5 times the food is always fresh, flavorful and consistent. I travel 40+ minutes to get here and it's worth the drive everytime!!

Genuine high quality Korean restaurant. You can feel great atmosphere and feel at ease to fully enjoy the real Koran cuisine. I picked Korean pancake with Kimuchi and Kimuchi pork fried rice, which were both bit spicy and wonderful. You can of course take the leftovers home.

Such a cute restaurant. I lived in Korea in the 1980's. The beef bulgogi and kimchi was fantastic. Had a great conversation with the owners. Ill definitely return to the Golden Pig....

We are doing a road trip from NY to Canada to Detroit then pass to Cleveland on the way to Pittsburg. Craving good Asian food and found this place. AMAZING, cozy and humble meal, with 17 years of success, golden pig serve humble Korean meal for traveler like us in the middle of no where. I feel the love and caring in the meal. Truly a loving place to visit.

**About the Place:** Golden Pig is a very small local Korean restaurant owned by a family. The place looked neat and clean, and the staff was friendly. Conveniently, they have a parking lot next to the restaurant. **About the Food:** We started with the Kimchi Korean pancakes, which were amazing. They were freshly made right in front of us, with a perfect balance of tangy kimchi and crispy batter. Next, we had the five Mandu with Korean slaw. Although the dumplings were frozen and didn't appear homemade, they were still quite delicious. The crispy exterior and savory filling complemented the refreshing slaw. Finally, we ordered the Daeji Bulgogi sliced spicy pork. This dish was a highlight, with tender pork marinated in a flavorful sauce that was mildly spicy. The Korean slaw served alongside added a crunchy, refreshing element that balanced the richness of the meat. **Overall:** Overall, Golden Pig is a good find in the corner of Pittsburgh and a must-visit. The friendly atmosphere and flavorful dishes make it a delightful experience.

Excellent local spot. The food is outstanding every time we go. Staff is friendly and very nice and the chef can cook! Dine in or takeout, you can't go wrong!

Such a delicious and authentic place. The inside is very small so not many dine in. A lot of carry out which the phone never stops ringing and that is how you know what a great place. Most delicious Korean food I've had in Pittsburgh. It's a little bit of a drive from the city but it is totally worth it!

A little mom and pop Korean restaurant in Cecil, Pa, just a few minutes drive from Bridgeville. Really good, basic Korean cuisine. I got the Bulgolgi Beef, a stir fry of beef, vegetables, and a side of white rice. Beef was nice, and tender, with the vegetables mixed in. A side of simple white rice. Don't expect gourmet, but very good, simple Korean beef. I got an app of fried potatoes, very basic sliced, fried potatoes, very good. You get a side dish plate right before your meal, with some spicy vegetables, and some Kim-chi. They have soy sauce, and some pepper flakes in oil, if you need to have a sauce for dipping. I put the pepper flakes in oil on my Bulgogi and rice, it definitely kicked it up a notch. Very good, basic Korean dinner.

Gotta give it a 5 just because its the only korean food place in Pittsburgh. On an absolute scale its a 3/4 but bc its the only place that reminds me of home here. Real korean couple making real home style korean foods. Delicious and nostalgic. Tiny space, very homey, honestly prob should do takeout but its so cute inside.

First off... good Korean food is hard to find. On an absolute scale Golden Pig is probably a 3 to 3.5 but given we're in Pittsburgh, I'll go 4. It's a very cute standalone structure in the middle of nowhere. We literally drove almost an hour to try this place as we heard such good things. Quick tip - note that There is little to no seating, aside from some pretty old outdoor benches and tables. The husband and wife proprietors were so sweet. I have no doubt most of the prep is done by them, and the food falls into a homestyle meal rather than restaurant meal. As someone who grew up with this sort of food, I might be biased - it was good but maybe just didn't live up to the hype / aura of this tiny place that closes once they run out of food. In other words you won't likely be disappointed but I wouldn't say it blew me away either.

It's a cute small eatery that is worth the trip. Prices good. Friendly. Very down to earth. My kind of place!

It has been a minute still we stopped before. We had a great experience this time. We went at 4pm and got seating inside. They also have seating outside. Interaction with owner was awesome. Spicy kimchi tasted great. It was an awesome home cooked Korean meal, like you were at home. We will definitely return.

Golden Pig Korean food is very good. Small place with only a couple of tables. A few outdoor tables, weather permitting. This is usually a spot I get takeout from. Tried much of their menu over a few years of being a customer. Everything is good! Sweet potato noodles with beef and Korean vegetable pancakes are tops on my list.

My brother is recovering from surgery and this was his first request! It is Amazing! Small bldg, minimal seating, but fantastic food.

I stopped by here a couple of Saturdays ago with my wife. We had been watching a cooking show featuring Korean cuisine during the week and so both my wife and I were craving some good Korean food. Whenever we turned to Yelp to help satisfy our craving, I found the golden pig which I had actually bookmarked a few years before. So we placed a call to the restaurant with a to go order and arrived at the appropriate time. The shop itself is in a small building off of Millers Run Rd and the inside is pretty tiny. It consists of a cooler with drinks and then a couple of high top seats which I am not sure if you can eat at or not. Since my food was ready whenever I arrived, I was only inside for maybe 2 minutes to pay for it and I was on my way. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the buldak chicken with fiery sauce while my wife went with the bulgolgi (thin sliced marinated beef) and then we also ordered a mixed veggies Korean pancake to share between us and our kids. My chicken ended up coming with a scoop of rice and a slaw of sorts while my wife's bulgolgi came with scoop of rice and kimchi. My dish from here ended up being good as the sauce was spicy as advertised and I liked the carrots, onion and spices with the chicken. Even with mine being good, I liked my wife's a lot better. Her bulgolgi was super tender and flavorful as well with the kimchi added some funk as needed. We both also ended up enjoying the pancake. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed our meals, so why not?

I'm glad I noticed this place on my map! I don't have a lot of experience with Korean food so this has become my go-to place to test it out. I had the mandu and kimbop, both good basic options to start out with. My husband had the bulgogi which I ended up eating his leftovers of because it was soo good. It's very small with a few chairs inside but there are benches to sit on by the water outside as well. The people working (husband and wife I'm assuming) there were super friendly as well :) There's no kids menu but my 1 year-old liked the mandu. We'll probably be back next week

Golden Pig offers wonderful Korean fare! It's a hidden gem! Highly recommend. Can't find Korean food this good anywhere else!

Always my most favorite place in Pittsburgh. Teeny tiny but mighty. Best to order to go since seating is limited, but if you do get a chance to dine in, service is wonderful and you feel like you're treated to her personal kitchen.

Great food and quick welcoming service. Always happy to look at all of the figurines.

Very good food. The best Korean food I ever had. Service was excellent. The restaurant Itself is small scale, more of a takeout place. It's not somewhere you can bring a big party of people, but the food is worth it. Very comforting food and environment.

Golden Pig is a delicious hidden gem in Cecil! It is on the smaller side for restaurants, with limited seating outdoors, and no indoor seating at this time due to Covid, but ordering takeout is definitely worth the trip. My fiancé and I ordered the bulgogi dinner entree, which came with kimchi and rice. For an additional fee, you can switch the white rice with fried rice. We also shared a mixed veggie Korean pancake appetizer. I'm not usually a fan of Korean food, but my fiancé is, and he raved about his meal!

My favorite place to eat. Great food and better people. Small restaurant but great for pickup

Super tiny takeout joint serving up some great Korean food in the South Hills! I got the korean pancakes with kimchi and beef bulgogi. Pancakes were huge and delicious, I would've liked them a little crispier but they were still great. The beef bulgogi was also good, but some of the meat was fatty and it could've used some more spice and seasoning. I LOVED the coleslaw. Prices are reasonable and the owners are so sweet! Will definitely be back, can't wait to try the mandu!

I have been trying to get to this restaurant for years. We live in Wheeling with at least 1 very picky child. For my birthday this year my wife suggested we go while the kids were in school, I was not going to say no. First off the atmosphere. You walk into a very small, 1 table and a couple bar seats, room with a very comfortable setting. The owners/chefs are cooking food right behind the counter as though they were your mother and father making dinner. The menu is very small, but there's a reason for it. If you do something right then you should keep doing it. Each dish is made using recipes the proprietor grew up with and she uses the same techniques and recipes that she was taught growing up in South Korea. I have had Korean food in country while I was TDY in South Korea while in the Air National guard. I fell in love with the food their and I fell in love again at the Golden Pig. My wife suggested we try a few things and split them. We started with the Spicy Cucumber salad which is made with a fresh cucumber and spices. It's a light start with a slightly tangy, slightly spicy taste. I insisted we try the beef boulgogi since that was my favorite while I was overseas. It was like being taken back to Korea. The meat was tender and sweet and paired wonderfully with the Korean slaw, rice and Kimchi. For the second dish we tried the buldak chicken as well. It also came with slaw and kimchi. It's listed as firey on the menu and it's definitely up there spice wise. But the flavor is spot on. Mix it with your rice if you find it's too spicy. Last we tried a mixed vegetable pancake. It was something new I've never tried and it was a little hard to tell my brain it was a savory dish but the pancake itself and it does have a little sweetness, but the creaminess of the inside and crunch of the vegetables are a match made in heaven. If I had to have one downside it is the size of the restaurant. My wife and I had the only table and there were a few people waiting. They ended up sitting out at the picnic tables, and a couple more people sat at the bar. So the size isn't the best during busy times, but they offer to go. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone whether you know you like Korean or you're wanting to try something new. My wife is always hesitant with new things but she's already wanting to go back and try more items on their menu.

Had high expectations but fell somewhat flat. Small restaurant with limited seating inside so we got takeout. We got the bulgogi beef but it was pretty dry and lacked flavor. Our favorite dish was the buldak chicken which was spicy and flavorful. We also got the Korean pancake which probably would've been better if we ate it there rather than to go. I felt the entree portions weren't super big for the price. Staff was friendly and food was ready for pick up in 25 min. Worth a visit if in the area but not sure we will be back.

I am a huge fan of this little gem. They have taken many steps to make sure their customers are COVID safe. They sanitize between customers, enforce limited capacity, have outdoor seating, and wear masks. Great! The beef bulgogi is really the star of the show, though not the best I've ever had. The kalbi beef short ribs are also great but hard to eat without a knife. The japchae (sweet potato noodles) was very good, chewy and tasty, with some veggies mixed in, but I have had better elsewhere. The spicy slaw is good, the kimchee is standard and good. Overall, hit the spot! I love picking up food from here and then driving a few minutes down the road and eating at the local park.

Golden Pig is a local gem! They get busy on the weekend so I recommend calling early. The business is takeout only and you can find the menu on Facebook. There are multiple Korean pancake options and the pancake with kimchee was delicious, note the sauce on the side is spicy. The bulgogi is well seasoned with veggies, rice, and pickles veggies. I will order this every time! The japchae with beef was also mouthwatering. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on this menu!

Very small shop. Authentic food.It's a small local restaurant. Food is FANTASTIC. the owner is great and friendly. Definitely will go back again.

What a great little place! I was surprised to find amazing Korean food in a hole in the wall place in Cecil, but it's absolutely worth the drive and visit. Everything is made fresh to order. Even the cucumber salad! So sometimes the waits are a bit long but they worth it. Favorites from our house are the kimchi pancake. It's a decent size and packed with flavor. The cucumber salad has just the right amount of spice and because it is made fresh, the cucumbers still have that great crispness. The kimbap (Korean sushi) might be my favorite dish. It is served with their house made hot sauce and a small side of cabbage. They have a veggie and meat option and both are equally delicious. The restaurant is take out only, but there are some tables outside.

The food is authentic and delicious. It's made to order as you wait. The Ramen and kimchi pancakes are my favorite items

This tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant is amazing! Though it is the COVID era of takeout dining, we loved our experience having Golden Pig a few weeks ago. I called to place an order and was immediately told it was busy and it would be an hour wait, but from what I heard about this place it was worth the wait (and boy, are we glad we waited)! My friend and I planned on having a night where we ate a ton of Korean food, and that's exactly what we did. We ordered Korean pancakes, fried potatoes, and bulgogi platters and ate our hearts out and it was delicious. For 3 meals and 3 appetizers it was around $65 which is very fair for the portion sizes. The bulgogi beef was tender and seasoned to perfection, and the sticky rice and kimchi on the side were also great. The fried potato appetizer is a must-try and the savory Korean veggie pancake was a house favorite even loved by my 1-year-old. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for an authentic and affordable bite that is sure to leave you pleased!

Golden Pig is an awesome spot. Please read reviews! This place is awesome, but it is very small! There is one woman working, so you must be patient! If you show up here hoping to grab a quick bite, you may be sadly mistaken. Our food did come out super quick, but the wait for service took a bit (but I completely anticipated it/did not mind) The owner, "Momma", seems to be a town favorite. Everyone in this restaurant seemed to be a regular here, which was great. The space is extremely small, but we were able to grab a spot right away. I came here on a Friday, the closed sign was actually on because Momma was just so busy (again, completely understandable). When I sat down, I waited for her to turn me away, but she didn't - she just explained that she was busy and I would have to be patient. AGAIN, Hey PITTSBURGH! If you want great, home cooked Korean food, why don't you show up a little patient and a little hungry? It's definitely worth the wait. I don't believe they take reservations, but I do know they are BYOB. There are picnic tables outside, which is always a nice touch especially because the space is so small. CALL AHEAD. Everyone says they want "local food" .. "support local".. blah blah blah - but when it comes to not having a "corporation" type experience like Applebees, or Texas Roadhouse, everyone wants to complain when their food actually takes time to prepare. Support local, be patient, be kind, be understanding! You won't be disappointed with this place.

Love this place - great rural, side of the road Hole in the wall feeling. The food was excellent and the location has a very peaceful and pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend for more traditional Korean cuisine.

The absolute best Korean food locally. I always go for the kimchi jjigae when I'm feeling under the weather and their banchan is always so crisp. The space is small but comfortable. There is only one table inside. The family is so polite and cheerful when you walk in. Definitely give them a try!

Fun little place with food one would not expect to find in Cecil but will be glad they dared to dine in a converted convenience store.

Probably the only place for miles and miles that you can get true authentic Korean food! The Korean short ribs are a MUST! my husband really loves the spicy ramen (very spicy) but he didn't love the fried rice. Golden Pig is awesome and I love to see successful small businesses do so well in our area!

Good food. Very limited seating inside. Nice to have variety in south hills area. Pricey.

This is an amazing place. The owner and her husband wait on you, take your order, cook the food in which is amazing. The interior is small but is very home style and is very relaxing. The travel is worth the experience as well is the very reasonable cost. I love coming here and trying different dishes, again make the travel if you love authentic Korean food.

5 stars because we were already planning our next trip before we finished eating our meal. Who would think the best Korean place in Pittsburgh would be way out in Cecil? This might be the teeniest place ever but wow is it big on taste! We went at 2pm on a Monday so even though it was tiny (only seats about 11 people total) and I'm sure it gets packed, there were only 2 other (very friendly) people in there that were finishing up and leaving. It seems like they have a lot of regulars. The owners (?) behind the counter taking our order and cooking were very nice. Down low on the food: the Korean pancake was ginormous and so good. We got the vegetable but added some hot pepper too and then mixed the 2 sauces (chili paste&something else) at the table to dip it in and it added just the right amount of heat and extra flavor. Also ordered the bulgogi and for some reason on the hottest day of the year my sister wanted the spicy mackerel tofu soup. He warned us when ordering it was fishy (which we expected and it was) but it also was chock full of other goodies like tofu and kimchi and super flavorful. The banchan they serve with your order was awesome! High five to the lady I was talking to at the Korean food bazaar that turned me on to this place :-) can't wait to come back!

I've been eating her food for the past 15+ years she's been in Cecil. I have not seen any degradation in her quality which says a lot. Please keep doing your thing!

Have you ever had a home cooked Korean meal? If not, this is just the place to go to! Before visiting this place, consider if you're eating in or doing takeout. The restaurant itself is extremely small with two tables and counter area. So if you're eating in, arrive early or call ahead for takeout. We went there on Friday night and were doing takeout. We got lucky that we got in before the crowd started arriving which still took at least 20 minutes for our food to be ready. The place is very cozy and free parking is always a plus. The food itself is pretty decent. We ordered kim bop (sushi), kimchi chi gae, egg soup and bugolgi. The egg soup was delicious and filled with flavor. As for the kim bop, I did enjoy it but it was small and there were more veggies more than anything. I also like the kimchi chi gae which was a bit spicy but very well seasoned. The only downside is that everything had small portions for the price.

Still a great place. Take out only and only one person inside at a time. To bad you can't dine in because you don't get a chance to have a conversation with the chef as she cooks. There is a picnic table and one two seat hightop outside. My Daeji Bulgogi was great, spicy like the menu notes. Really enjoy the kimchi. Worth a drive if you are not in the area. If you are in the area, a must stop.

The food is awesome always consistent. The owner is always pleasant and remembers who you are. You won't be disappointing.

The best, no words needed. Best foods, best customer service! Not many Korean restaurant around this area but this one is must go place!

Korean cuisine the Korean pancakes are excellent there is a hot/spicy chicken dish that is really good too called baldak.

Incredible food and service, but they are much more of a take out place than eat in. Korean pancakes are outstanding although the jalapeño pancakes are too hot for my palate. They have the best vegetable fried rice I've ever tasted...we always order Two. Bulgogi is Amazing as are other entree options. You won't be disappointed here....I'm certain about that!

This place is definitely has the most authentic Korean in the area. We ordered 2 beef bulgogi dinners with a spicy pepper Korean pancake. Everything was great and flavorful! My only complaint is the beef was a tiny bit fatty/chewy. Prices are pretty reasonable, and I think I need to try some other things on the menu soon. You can tell that everything is homemade and made with love. Also the ingredients are super fresh! Definitely try to support them if you can especially right now. It's the perfect type of takeout food that travels well.

I'm not much of an adventurous eater but this place was so good!! We ordered as a group and everyone's food looked amazing! I had the chicken stir fry type meal, it was extremely good! Whatever sauce came on it was fantastic. I can't wait to eat here again!

Don't blink when you're driving down the road. You'll miss this great place. It's a small part of an unassuming building. Hanging out on the end of the building, this small store front, we are told, gets full quick during meal times. We came for a late lunch just for that. Just three tables in the joint with a bar to sit when you want to watch the cooking or just talk to the owner. She's a real joy, who loves her food and what she does. I don't normally think of Korean BBQ in Pittsburgh but I'll be back.

Oh I love Korean food! I was so excited and surprised to find such a well-reviewed Korean restaurant in Cecil! The shop is TINY. There are seriously two tables and a bar that seats another 4 people maybe. I'd probably just take out next time. We walked in and weren't recognized by anyone for a good 10 minutes. When my husband asked if we should wait and if someone would take our order (we seriously didn't know how it worked) we were kinda dismissed - but I honestly think it might have been a slight language barrier. What he said came across as dismissive but I truly don't think he meant it that way. The service got much better as we went on. They were clearly swamped with take out orders. My husband and I shared the veggie pancake and I ordered the jap chae. The food was fresh and very authentic. They have a good variety and I will definitely come back and try more! Just probably take out next time.

This place is amazing. Best Korean food I've ever had. If I remember correctly, the owners drive to Virginia every month to a specific Korean market for ingredients. True dedication. I look forward to coming here every time I come home to Pittsburgh. Literally my first stop when leaving the airport. The spicy ramen and Mandu are absolutely incredible. I could probably eat 50 Mandu, they're that good. Check this place out you won't be disappointed.

This rating does not reflect a comparison between other cities' Korean food as this would not be an apples-to-apples comparison. If you spent as much time as I did seeking out decent, non-Americanized Asian cuisine, you would understand. It would simply be unfair to judge a one-woman's home cooking operation to other large businesses in established Asian communities. Simply put, she does a decent job in putting out a homey feel with food at reasonable prices. Their condensed version of ban chan (small side items that accompanies the entree) come combined on one plate. The handmade kimchi was outstanding and she also packages them in jars for sale. Some of the items on the menu I had: Korean pancake - the texture is consistent with what I expect and the optional hot peppers really add a delayed heat kick that I enjoyed. Bulgogi- a stir fry of seasoned meat and veggies that comes with steamed rice. Simple but hits the spot. Short Rib - comes already deboned and tender. The marinade on the soft, tender meat is a welcome change. I would have liked it even more with grilled onions. Mackerel tofu soup - large chunks of fish and spicy tofu soup. The spines of the fish were super soft and can be eaten so no bones to worry about. Verdict: best Korean outside the city on the south side of town.

A gem! The owners were incredibly sweet when I said it was my first visit and asked what made me stop by. Listen....this place is no joke! Fresh, flavorful and great portions. I can't even wait to tell everyone about it. Worth the drive. We ordered the spicy cucumber salad, jap chae, pork ramen and Korean pancake. Delicious! Can't wait to go back!

This is such a diamond in the rough!It is so small and quaint so I wanted to wait for the right time. I went in hungry and left full! The flavor was such a nice change compared to anything else I have had lately. I was greeted by a friendly woman and man. The woman was in the kitchen and the man was cleaning off all the little pigs they collect. He said he cleans them all every 2 weeks. That speaks volumes to me and I knew I was going to enjoy my meal. I started off the Korean experience with the hot green pepper Korean pancake witch was amazing!!! The hot pepper sauce/ paste was so full of flavor and the pancake was fresh and hot! They also gave me a small plate with some kim chi and Korean style cole slaw. Next, I had the Sae Woo Bo Kum (sautéed shrimp). This was my favorite dish and main entree. The flavors were so powerful and enjoyable. The ingredients were all fresh and cooked to perfection! Finally, I also ordered the spicy ramen! It was full of flavor and the broth was amazing for my head cold. I did not finish the noodles but I did finish all the broth. I highly recommend making a trip if you want fresh Korean cuisine. It is very small so keep that in mind during peak dinner hours.

My first visit, it is a tiny spot but close to my new home, so in trying to support the local shops, I had to sop in. Great food, fresh ingredients, prepared by people who care and enjoy what they do. I will defiantly be back for more.