Thai Me Up

Nice Thai restaurant with a lot of the classic dishes and a few interesting items. The area is near Carson street on the South Side and the spot isn’t too too packed typically. I got to try out their pad se ew (Pad Z-U) noodles and the sticky rice with taro as a dessert. The pad Z-U was quite well done. They include a nice portion of noodles and an adequate amount of both vegetables and protein. They cooked everything to perfection, especially that delicious tofu. I always like the noodles to be saucy, and this place does a pretty good job at that! The dessert was unique and I’m very glad I got to try it. The taro is quite earthy so it probably isn’t to everyone’s taste but I enjoyed it. Nicely cooked rice, and little beans (I think?) as well as some sweet white syrup. Would recommend trying! All in all, I really liked this place. Good noodles and nice, unique desserts. Fair prices and portions as well.

Absoutley AMAZING! Food is delicious & FRESH. Won ton soup is so flavorful and truly to die for, as well as garlic chicken & their fried rice is delicious! Very nice vibe inside & staff was extremely friendly. New favorite place!!

This was our favorite Thai spot when we lived in Pittsburgh so when visiting this week we had to stop back in- still great Quick service, tasty food It is relatively small inside (~10 tables) I feel like it was bigger last time we were here) there is a small market next to it. Street parking $6 BYOB corking fee What we ate: Pad Thai Tofu Garlic Chicken

Excellent restaurant, great food, staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Its BYOB so feel free to bring a beverage or two and enjoy a great dinner. Food was so fresh and tasty. You can feel the love that goes into making these dishes. Spice level rated 1-10, I went with a 7 for my Sriracha Fried Rice and it was amazing!

I love Thai me up in the Southside of Pittsburgh! It is one of the best Thai locations within the city. The staff is always very kind and accommodating. I love their green curry and eggplant basil. I also love the convenience of their market located within the same building. It always so convenient to be able to walk over and get some extra treats or groceries after lunch.

Nice place but the food doesn't taste too fresh. The bean sprouts in my pad thai were brown. It lacked flavor too. The little one liked the chicken soup tho. Myself and husband weren't impressed. He didn't like his dish at all.

I got takeout from here today. We got the Pad Thai spice level 2 and the Fire Noodles also spicy level 2. The Pad Thai was unbelievably bland and had no sauce. The fire noodles were complete mush and disintegrated in my mouth. It was extremely disappointing considering I didn’t eat all day and wasted $50 on dinner that I couldn’t even eat. I tipped pretty good too, so it sucks that they saw that tip and still gave me inedible food. Extremely disappointing since people have told me to come here and that you guys have great food. I always feel extremely bad for writing awful reviews, but I’m so tired of people not putting their all into something they should be passionate about.

Husband and I frequent here a lot. Great place for a quick and affordable date night. Best Pad Thai I’ve ever had! Also love the buns! Love this little hole in the wall!

Nice Thai restaurant with a lot of the classic dishes and a few interesting items. The area is near Carson street on the South Side and the spot isn't too too packed typically. I got to try out their pad se ew (Pad Z-U) noodles and the sticky rice with taro as a dessert. The pad Z-U was quite well done. They include a nice portion of noodles and an adequate amount of both vegetables and protein. They cooked everything to perfection, especially that delicious tofu. I always like the noodles to be saucy, and this place does a pretty good job at that! The dessert was unique and I'm very glad I got to try it. The taro is quite earthy so it probably isn't to everyone's taste but I enjoyed it. Nicely cooked rice, and little beans (I think?) as well as some sweet white syrup. Would recommend trying! All in all, I really liked this place. Good noodles and nice, unique desserts. Fair prices and portions as well.

Thai Me Up is a Thai restaurant that has a creative name! Its menu lists appetizers (e.g., spring rolls), salads, soups, fried rices, noodles, curries, entrees (e.g., chicken, beef, pork, tofu, and shrimp), ice creams, teas, and much more. My husband and I ate one lunch here. The employees promptly and courteously seated us, took our orders, brought our beverages and foods, and took our payment. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Crab rangoon - 4.5 stars - A wonton skin contained cream cheese and some real crab meat and was accompanied with a tasty tamarind sauce. Thai-style wontons - 4.5 stars - Wontons contained chicken and tasted a little like fried chicken. On the side was a flavorful plum sauce. Green curry - 5 stars - This green curry was some of the best that I have ever tasted in my life. It had a perfect balance of sweet coconut milk and spicy green-chili paste. It contained broccoli, green beans, and my choice of protein of shrimp. On the side was fluffy rice. Pad Thai - 3 stars - Pad Thai is my husband's go-to entree at Thai restaurants, and unfortunately this one did not meet his expectations. He said that it tasted too sweet. The ingredients were stir-fried rice noodles, egg, ground peanuts, bean sprouts, and his choice of protein of beef. Mango bubble tea with tapioca - 5 stars - This beverage tasted sweet and delicious. Milk bubble tea - 4 stars - My husband drank this beverage, and it tasted good.

Absolutely loved it. The food and service were amazing. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more menu items. They also have a market next door. I plan to explore and see what cool things I can find.

This was our favorite Thai spot when we lived in Pittsburgh so when visiting this week we had to stop back in- still great Quick service, tasty food It is relatively small inside (~10 tables) I feel like it was bigger last time we were here) there is a small market next to it. Street parking $6 BYOB corking fee What we ate: Pad Thai Tofu Garlic Chicken My rating rationale  +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

There weren't that many people there and service was quick. You can sit wherever you want. The place is nicely decorated and there's a little store inside but it was closed while we were there. The pad mee was good and a nice portion. However the moo Deng was a lot smaller for the same price and super salty. The special sauce is like a thin broth at the bottom. I also asked for no cilantro and they still added it but no big deal, I just took it off. Some of the pork belly in the moo dang was kind of dry but in the pad mee it was very tender.

We came here for lunch on the weekend. It felt like a neighborhood favorite. There was only one waitstaff, but the service was friendly prompt. I had the Ba Mee Moo Dang for the first time and it was really good. The pork belly was very tender. The noodles had a light sauce on it. It was the perfect thing on a hot day. I also really liked their interior design. Connected to the restaurant is an Asian grocery store that sells spices and sauces. It was neat to walk through the store after lunch. Overall we had a great time here and would come again!

Tried this place for the first time after receiving multiple recommendations to come by. I love the brightness inside the restaurant along with all the warm wood tones and the plants. The music was very low and relaxing. The staff were friendly and our server was prompt and courteous. Our table ordered the spring roll appetizers, pad thai and pho (both with chicken). The spring rolls came out quickly and were perfectly crisp and delicious. The pad thai, on the other hand, was not my favorite. We requested a 6/10 on the spicy scale and the dish was definitely on the sweeter side. There was a slight tinge of heat, but hardly there. Maybe I should've requested a 7 or 8. The other issue I had was that there were 0 vegetables. Typically, I see at least baby bokchoi for some greenery on the plate. This was all brown and lost some points for being not very visually appealing. My brother said his pho was good. He had no complaints. Was hoping to love the place, but I think it was just alright!

I was debating between 2 and 3 stars. And hugest reason is because of the waiter. She was very rude. It kind of ruined the experience from there. But the restaurant itself was nice in the inside, the food was good but quite in the pricey side. The sweet sticky rice was not that great, I think the leaf part overpowered the actual sticky rice. My question is always would I come back, and I'm very torn about that. So people can give it a try but don't expect nice people to serve you (my friend had gone one time beforehand and it was the same).

My new and updated review actually hurts my heart a bit to have to downgrade. Thai Me Up was one of my all time favorite Thai places, and if my most recent visit would have been my first, I would probably never go back. We went for our normal things, which are our favorite things to get here: Thai Iced Teas, Veggie spring rolls, Thai me Up rolls, Thai wontons, and Spicy Basil Noodles with Chicken. I know it's been a while since we've been here, since we live so far away, and only periodically make it downtown; however, something has definitely changed. There were new people here who we've never seen before, and the quality of our experience definitely went down hill. There was something different with our Thai teas-- and it wasn't for the better. There was a completely different taste to them, and it didn't even taste anywhere near the way it used to. They tasted almost "fake", like they were made from a mix or something. The same "being different, and not for the better" thing went for our Thai Wontons, as well. They were super thin, and the stuff inside actually tasted a bit sour. My wife, who the wonton's are the true "favorite" for, actually wouldn't even eat more than one. My daughter actually spit hers out. As for our Spicy Basil Noodles, the thing my wife and I both CRAVE--the portion size was definitely a lot smaller, and our noodles were actually hard! Normally, they are soft and so very delicious. Not this time. At $17 a dinner (x2), there is no reason for them to be so mediocre, small, and unsatisfying because of no love or care being put into them that would allow them to come out hard like that. To say that we were disappointed in our visit is an understatement. This was my wife and my usual go-to place that we would look forward to, and use any excuse to go into Pittsburgh that would allow us the opportunity to go here. As I stated earlier, if this was my first visit, I would never go back again. There are so many other places that are super great in Pittsburgh that would hold someone back from returning after a bad experience. Having said that, as for our future thoughts of going again--we're a bit unsure. I am hoping this was just a fluke and things are better if we go back again some time in the future.

Great service, there servers were great and friendly.... The inside was nicely decorated and comfortable. I thought the wall art and decorative pieces were great and it had a nice rustic look with plenty of great greenery. But I had to bump it down to 3 stars (probably more like a 3.7), because I was disappointed in the food. The Phon that my partner got was a "not impressive". The pork was a too unflavorful. The BBQ pork belly over egg noodles was good but nothing I'd look forward to getting again. That being said they are worth another chance, but my initial take on them left a little to be desired.

two lunch bowls 1. cashew chicken pretty good just general cashew chicken nothing special 2 . phad thai chicken white or clear sauce not the typical tamarind sauce very tangy had this a few times before its the cheap version of phad thai didnt care for it. out of town so thought we would stop by ps took way too long to cook and no one around or picking up.

The food was good! I would not recommend the pork buns. Everything else I had was good! The server was so nice and kept checking up on us. It is kind of small space.

Great time having dinner here but the food was not the best Thai food in Pittsburgh. Ambience was very cute in this little restaurant. The restaurant was also attached to a grocery store, sweet panda Asian market. The server was very attentive and check in on us frequently and was fast to refill our waters. The menus were accessible by QR codes on the tables. They even had a seasonal menu with specials like pumpkin curry! The menu has lots of options including curry, noodle dishes, and rice dishes. Unfortunately the only dish my group ordered that stool out was the Z U noodles. The pad Thai, my pad mee, and the curry were not very good. My noodles were very salty and the curry had too much coconut water in it. Also my dish came out at least 10 minutes later than everyone else, though our server apologized for the wait. All food was ordered in a spice level from 0 to 10. Overall nice service, but food was subpar.

Fun place to go in Pittsburgh's Southside. We had a great server who helped us with our food selections. Food was delicious!! We had the Sweet Purple Potatoes Fries as an appetizer, delicious!! Definitely a 5/5 on the fries chart. Our entrees were the Z-U Noodles and Noodle on Fire, delicious. Great atmosphere. Went back for a second visit did not disappoint, tried pumpkin curry this time - excellent!!

Takeout was pretty good. I enjoyed their crab rangoons and also got the pad Thai which was okay.

The food was delicious here. I had the a red curry with chicken and the Sweet and Sour Shrimp. Both were great sized portions, and they came with rice which I wasn't use to. I did also order the Thai Tea and honestly it was so sweet and thick it tasted like syrup, so taking 1 star off for that. Other than that, it was quick seating and I'd come back for the food.

Same thing happened to us as some of the other reviews. If this time would've been our first time we probably would've never returned. It's the same review as another persons on here. All new people were working there and the food was sub par. Where did the owner and her sister go? Nothing was as good as the excellence before , and the bubble tea was even bad. So sad.

Staff were great. Ordered the "noodles on fire" (Stir-fried flat rice noodles with your choice of meat, egg, bell peppers, peas, and carrots in spicy chili paste). Flavors were awesome...great depth. Ordered a 9/10 spice though and felt like a 4 or 5. Side of sticky rice was a bit off textured, otherwise amazing meal.

It was terrible! I walked in and ordered to go. They told me it would be 20 minutes, and there was only four people in the restaurant. Several people came in while I was waiting and they were seated got their food some of them were even done and almost 50 minutes later, I received my tofu eggplant order. They put the rice in the same container. It was way too spicy even though I really like spicy (I order a 6). Since Rice was all mixed in, I could only eat three bites and I had to throw it out. Will never go there again and they were rude on top of everything else.

This is a good restaurant. The reason why I only gave 3 stars and not four is because it is small. The waiter wouldn't let you sit, unless everyone who is joining you are present at the same time. They do not take reservations. The waitress was rearranging the chairs super loud and carelessly. It did really bother me and my friend as we were trying to talk and eat. Because it's a small restaurant, waitresses need to be mindful of that and stop dragging the chairs and instead lift them up. The sounds is just too much! The food was good. I like that you could add any veggies you want to your meal with just an extra dollar or two. I ordered a bubble tea and it was super sweet. Sweeter than anywhere else in Pittsburgh. I would still go back though, because every experience could be different and overall it's not bad. I would give four stars if they improve their online menu. The visual aspect is missing.

I've been here a handful of times since they opened several years back. I've never left a review and I'm glad I waited. What started out as an ok place (not good/not bad) has become much more impressive. The flavoring of their meals has skyrocketed earning a four star review vs what would have been three star. It's a welcoming atmosphere for ALL!!! Staff is exceptional.

If you're looking for some delicious Thai food, Thai me up is gonna be your go to place. Came here for lunch and we had excellent service and our food came out fast. Ordered a lunch special which included Thai fried rice with beef and a spring roll. It was a perfect lunch portion and all the flavors were scrumptious. Also recommend the iced Thai tea as well. Thai me up will not disappoint. And also shoot out to the cutest decor inside too!!! Highly recommend. Will be returning to try new dishes and some bubble tea!!!!

Fantastic food! I've been coming here basically my whole life, and it's consistently been a favorite for my family. Very comfortable restaurant, great little spot to grab a bite to eat! Today we had Pad Thai and Spicy basil noodles with a side of fried rice, everything was delicious! The lunch portions are quite large so we had plenty to take home! The staff is lovely, even the new people are nice! We stopped in to see our old friends, unfortunately they weren't there today but we hope to see them soon!!

Great and authentic Thai food! Cute location in South Side. Rustic-chic interior. And it is BYOB! Love their chicken pad Thai!

I have been looking forward to eating here for quite some time. I love being surrounded by a naturally pleasant ambiance. The cook/servers who are clearly the owners are so fun and care if you have a good time. They are obviously so proud of what they've made and often try to have new menu items, which is delightful. Also, I would probably just give this place 5 stars for having such a good name for the restaurant, so please disregard this incredibly biased review. ;)

His is my new favorites done in Thai place! We love to have a Thai tea with some spring rolls, crab Rangoon, gyoza, spicy ramen, pad Thai and drunken noodles. The management and staff are exceptionally friendly and the atmosphere is cozy.

On a scale of romance novels to documentaries, Thai Me Up is a perfectly romantic spot for people who love to be in the midst of beauty and deliciousness. The space is thoughtfully laid out with a gorgeous sprawl of plants and creative design elements. But it's the food that will transport you to delicious bliss. We ordered three appetizers and two entrees with the desire for leftovers, and we barely had leftovers because we enjoyed the meal so much. Thai Me Up has street parking, but keep an eye out for paid parking spots. There are plenty of free spaces intermixed with paid parking areas.

Food was excellent! I'll be going back real soon! Service was great and we even went into the store next door after.

This place is perfect for a delicious meal with a great scenery as well. I have lots of leftovers too so you'll be able to have some for dinner or lunch the next day! Great prices, great food, great atmosphere. A must try for Thai food in south side!!!

I always go downtown or to the north side for my Thai food, I work in Oakland and decided that I wanted to grab some thing on my way home from work. I have to say, this will be my new Thai restaurant, since it is en route to my home from work, and the food was excellent! I had the massaman curry, crab Rangoon and bubble tea and they were all excellent. The ambiance was super cute although I didn't stay and eat I will another time.

If you're in southside and want Thai at a cute spot then this is a great option. The food is good, I do think there are better places in the city I pick first. Got the green curry & pad Thai, I wish there were more veggies in both. Service was good.

Overall, the food was decent and affordable, service was great, and the space was pretty inside. The curry was yummy, but not the best that I've had. The rice was a bit dry. The Crab Rangoons (made with real crab) were phenomenal! It came with a tamarind dipping sauce that I thought was unique. also, it's pretty neat that this restaurant is connected to an Asian grocery store. I walked over to explore that mini market while waiting for the food.

Small, quaint restaurant. Truly amazing food and fabulous service. We truly enjoyed our meal. This was our first time there, and the name caught my attention when looking for a restaurant. The Thai me up rolls were so fresh and yummy! Their crab ragoon was made with real crab. Delicious. Our friends had the pineapple fried rice and drunken noodles both were delicious.

Great Thai food ...home cooked and always hot and excellent ...if u want to feel like your eating authentic Thai food go here for sure !!!! And they have a real market next door !!I recommend the sweet and spicy shrimp it's unreal !!!

What a hidden gem in south side off of Carson St! They have great portions at a good price and the flavors were really good also! We got the noodles on fire and red curry, both of which were great! The spice levels are pretty legit; I got an 8 but I am pretty good with spice and it definitely hit the spot. The Spicy tofu salad was also very flavorful and a great way to start the meal. Cute interior and fast service! Would recommend :)

Food is always quick and tasty. Service is friendly. Our go-to favorites are the pad thai, pumpkin curry, and their thai tea. We usually get take out but the restaurant provides a charming atmosphere if you're want to dine in.

Amazing!!!! The wings, gyoza, shrimp shumai, crab ragoons, chicken soup, pad thai...Everything was delicious!!!!

Super cute atmosphere in the inside; there's a lot of plants. The food came out extremely fast. I think under 15 minutes which was shocking and it tasted really good! I ordered number 8 spicy and it definitely had some kick to it!!

Outstanding Spicy Basil Noodles. Very friendly and fast service. Loved the decor and ambiance.

Was excited to try out this hole in the wall restaurant in South Side but unfortunately did not live up to the hype. The milk bubble tea and the ZU noodles with tofu were good but both lacked flavor. Apart from the food, the staff was friendly and the trendy interior decor (lots of plants!!) made for a welcoming atmosphere. Pro tip: they're not currently BYOB. They also don't offer delivery.

Service is great and food is average. Probably a reasonably good place if you live in the neighborhood but not worth a special trip. Good sized portions and reasonably priced.

Thai Me Up is probably my favorite Thai food in the city. It was my first Thai food experience ever a decade ago as an undergrad and it has remained a go-to ever since. My hair stylist is nearby so I usually pick up every time I'm there, but I order Thai food from other restaurants often around the county. Their appetizer selection is easily the best of the whole region. Nothing compares, in my opinion. They have both more of a selection than anywhere else but also totally superior quality and ingenuity. The flavor and texture profiles are really fun - a lot of options with a good crunch, something I am often seeking in an appetizer. And sweetness, which makes them perfect to share. I've had the vegetable spring rolls (fried) which are amazing but the Thai Me Up rolls (fresh spring rolls, not fried) are incredible. Their crab rangoon are the absolute best. The sauces they make are definitely my favorite of any other Thai restaurant. I would try the entire list. I routinely go for their pineapple fried rice - and it has set the standard for me. No one does it better, especially if you enjoy cashews. Pad Thai is the same - totally set the standard. It is a perfect dish as an easy go-to and if you're buying for a group, be sure to get some. Their Mussaman curry is so, so good. I've only had it to-go and it's checked every box. If you like any of what I've listed but haven't had the Khao Soi, get that next. Easily my favorite Thai dish and they make an excellent one.

Ordered a to-go papaya salad with shrimp, $13 with 2 shrimp... it seemed overpriced to me and did not taste very flavorful. I personally not a fan of it, maybe will try other dishes next time, maybe not.

Excellent Thai food in South Side! Great lunch options which comes with a side of two (2) spring rolls and the prices aren't bad at all for what you get. Ordering a spice-level was a little confusing on their website but I made some additional notes in the Notes section when ordering and it worked out perfectly. Looking forward to lunch from here again soon!

I recently moved to the southside and instantly fell in love with Thai Me Up. I have been here a handful of times and they seem to never disappoint! On my most recent visit I met a friend for lunch and was pleasantly surprised to find they offered affordable specials. I ordered the beef basil leaves and it came with a choice of lemongrass soup or a spring roll. I choose the spring roll and was just great. My main course was also pretty tasty, however, I wish I would have ordered it just little less spicy (I got a 5 out of 10). Not only is the food good but the ambiance and decor is super charming. Plus the service is great! All the staff are very friendly and helpful when it comes to answering questions and giving recommendations.

I'm not sure why this place only has 3.5 stars?! It was great! My mom actually suggested to go here and sometimes she's not the greatest at picking out places but she wanted to try it, so we did. It's on one of the side streets of South Side which, I think, offers better parking. Or at least parking where you don't have to walk far. The inside is really cute and seemed pretty clean. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with smiling faces and that's something I find makes the dining experience a lot better. All of their employees were really friendly and attentive. Our drinks were always full and they checked on us the right amount of times. We ordered the chef recommended Thai Spice Sausages. It was excellent. Definitely really spicy but very tasty. I would've gotten two ordered had I known how tasty it was! Probably my favorite thing we had. My mom ordered the Basil Eggplant dish that came with sticky rice and I ordered the chef's recommended Nam Tok which was grilled short rib chuck with challots, cilantro, mint and roasted rice. Both dishes were full of flavor. You could taste every single spice on my dish. I loved the roasted rice, as well. It went so well with the sauce for mine and was different than your normal sticky rice. And whatever sauce was in the eggplant dish was delicious! The only "negative" thing I could say is that I wish there was more on my plate! They covered the rest of my plate with some kind of salad greens. But the eggplant dish was a big portio. We also brought take home for my dad and he loved it, which is a hard palette to please. I would definitely go here again!

We actually found the best Thai in Pittsburgh. But, let's keep it a secret between us. My son and I were heading to the grocery store. We decided to eat before we shop (always a good idea). Thai Me Up was on our way. What a really great location first of all. The building was very interesting. They have big garage doors we were hoping they would open, but they didn't. Service was very good and certainly quick. We ordered two curry dishes (green Thai spaghetti and red curry with chicken). Delicious. We could have gone up a bit on the spice (ordered 3 and 4). We also order two appetizers (summer roll and fried tofu). Perfect! They have Thai iced tea, but the other tea is in a can-very good, but not brewed there. We will definitely go back. Can't believe they have been there for 4 years and we are just now learning about it.

A little Thai food before the movies never hurt! * Food: My friends and I wanted to get some quick Thai food for dinner and we all decided to try this place. We saw online that it was only $3/bottle for BYOB so we bought some wine before coming. It was quite busy but we got a table very quickly. We ordered the summer rolls as an appetizer and I was a bit disappointed. I'm used to having it made a certain way (with shrimp or chicken and a ton of herbs) and imitation crab was not the best choice for a summer roll. I ordered the Eggplant with Basil Leaves and that definitely made up for it. It's something I would order again. * Cost vs. Worth: The main entrees cost between $11-$15 which is average for Thai food in Southside. The portions weren't too small- I was very bloated finishing my meal. Will I come here again? - BYOB + Convenience = Yes!

Super fresh with great service! I had the pineapple chicken with chicken and my husband had the sweet and sour chicken. Both were very generous portions and delicious! We both choose a level 5 for heat which os our usual at other Thai restaurants and it was a bit more spicy than a standard 5... but still delicious. Very nice staff as well. We arrived at 6 pm on a Saturday and we seated right away but by 6:45 they were pretty full. Love the decor, fun and colorful. A great mural on the aide of the bldg in the alleyway.