Pittsburgh Thai by Boris

I love Thai food and I do allot of traveling to find great restaurants. Pittsburgh Thai is the very best and most authentic I’ve found anywhere!
The food and service are definitely worth the trip!

Great Thai in Verona — who would have thunk it ! It is however true.

when in Pitt I always go to Pittsburgh Thai by Boris. Never disappointed. Fantastic pad thai.
Came back and had the crab rangoon as an appetizer. Thin wrapper makes it better than what I have near home. My new favorite with the pad thai.

The simple version is that the food is consistently tasty, but the prices are elevated for Verona. I would give a 3.5 if available. I would recommend sharing a few plates and grabbing some dumplings and fresh spring rolls at the restaurant or take out if you live in the area and don’t feel like going further to the Smiling Banana Leaf in Highland Park. Also, the heat index is not very consistent, so mild heat lovers should aim low!

Alright… Let me begin by saying that the food is super good. Great curry, pad Thai, soup, etc.
But I have to give this place Two stars because of one person that works there.
He is tall, skinny, older but not old, and blond. He seemed okay when we came in, but after a bit, something seemed off about him.
The waiter was a young man who was kind and very attentive. However, the blond guy up front kept harrassing him.
And not in a managerial sense either. Genuinely screaming, yelling and calling this poor kid names.
Then we heard him go back into the kitchen screaming about «HOW MANY F*CKING TIMES HAVE I TOLD YOU NOT TO DO THIS? ARE YOU F*CKING STUPID, DO THEY DO THIS IN THAILAND?» I heard something hit the floor pretty hard in the kitchen and so I wondered if the crazy blond guy hit someone!
I have to tell you, this is no exaggeration on my part.
The amazing meal my mom and I had was spoilt entirely by this crazy man abusing and berating the employees.
In conclusion: Delicious food. But I feel so bad for those poor people being abused by the skinny blond dude up front that I simply cannot being myself to return and support that… :(
Just awful.

One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in the entire pittsburgh area. The owner is this very nice little old man who is just so passionate about his restaurant and the food and his customers. I went with my girlfriend because we wanted to try something new and we will definitely go back. I’ve already told everyone I know about it! The service was pretty fast when we went, I know other people have said it can be slow, but it is SO worth the wait. The only issue is that it’s very, very small and thus seating can be tight or you’ll have to wait, but I think it adds character to the place and if you like quaint little family run places this is perfect!

Yesterday I was in the mood for some Thai since it reminds me of My time in The Marine Corp. I went in and (GARY) the old slender man in the front desk was pretty RUDE, considering his age I over looked it. I then made my order of a Thai Tea and he filled it with ice all the way to the top on a 16oz glass. I actually enjoyed the ¼ of the Tea in it and it left me thirsty for more but it cost $ 2.00 plus for another 4oz of it. I went ahead and ordered a Red Curry Fish Meal to go and to my surprise it was good.
I returned today for seconds and this time I wanted to seat in to enjoy the whole experience. Now I love going on ( Unilocal, URBANSPOONS, and TRIP-​ADVISOR) for good illustrations on what to explore as my Cravings gets excited.
So I sat down and the same slender older man (GARY) comes over to set the table for me and I said to him. (I’m back for seconds :) he then brought me the Menu and I compared what I read and whats on my phone as I look up to see which meals looked appetizing so I can make a good choice. I saw on my phone what I was craving and he rushed to the back without even talking to me and said to the Cook (THERE IS A GUY WITH PICTURES HERE AND THAT HE DOESN’T HAVE TIME FOR THAT BULLSHIT)
I was really looking forward for the experience and spend another $ 50 but GARY’s RUDENESS and His out of line comment was uncalled for.
I got up and rushed to the CHEF AND TOLD HIM that I’m taking my BULLSHIT money elsewhere and GARY just stood there with a grin.

Amazing food! Small, quaint place. The Tom kha soup was delicious. The ambience is cute and cozy.

I cannot stress enough how amazing this place is. My boyfriend and I have been here multiple times and every time have loved everything we have gotten. The crying tiger appetizer is one of our favs and as for entrees, we’ve tried the Rad Na, Beef Pad Prik, Pumpkin Curry, Duck Curry, Mango Fried Rice etc and have never been disappointed. The restaurant is small inside but the service is fabulous. The food is top notch at a reasonable price and it is BYOB with no cork fee. Definitely recommend!

Such great service and food!
We were visiting Pittsburgh for a few days and staying in Monroeville. Decided we wanted Thai food on a Thursday evening and checked out the options on Unilocal.Selected Boris’ Thai restaurant and drove about 20 minutes to get there.
Pulled up and we were immediately seated. Waiter was super friendly and we had a nice discussion with him about Thai culture and food. We ordered our dishes and were also given complimentary Thai iced teas which were delicious. We both ordered curries and were very happy with the taste and presentation.
Would highly recommend and will eat here again given the opportunity.

Love this place! I’ve tried so many different items on their menu and have never been disappointed! My favorite is probably the pumpkin curry– but everything is delicious! Thankfully I live nearby, but well with the drive for those who aren’t!

This is a hidden gem. The restaurant is small but the service is great and reasonable prices. Best Pad Thai in the area.

Thai food by a dude named Boris? I was skeptical. I love Thai food. Mediocre Thai food just saddens me. I was very very happy when I left Pittsburgh Thai by Boris. You go Boris! I love that they ask on a 10-​point scale how spicy you would like your curry. I ordered a curry without coconut milk, which would have balanced the spice somewhat, so I went with 6. Next time, I might go with a 5. It was the Jungle Curry, with chicken and a ton of veggies — string beans, carrot, snow peas, cabbage, mushrooms. The steamed dumplings were great, too — light and fresh tasting, not the unfortunate gummy, heavy dumplings you see at some other places. The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. The restaurant itself was small but clean and simply decorated. It’s a gem. Don’t ever close, Boris!

I am originally from Pittsburgh, but have lived in Chicago for the last 15 years. I was here visiting my mother & we drove by this restaurant and I told her we should try it sometime during my stay. She has not had much Thai food in her life, but she was willing to try it.
I’m so glad we did and so is she!
It’s a very small place (maybe around 10 tables) and we were greeted by Gary. SUCH a very nice guy! Boris, the co-​owner and chef, also came out a few times to chat and deliver some of our food. So sweet! You won’t go for the ambiance (but it is cute inside); you’ll be back for the food, though.
We started off by splitting an order of samosas. My mother had never had these (I’ve only had them in Indian restaurants), but she loved them. I did also. Very tasty, not spicy, they came with a lovely, sweet sauce (5 to an order).
We both had chicken pad thai. Gary asked about the spice level desired. I went with a 5 and my mother had a 1. Both of us were pleased. I like a medium amount of spice and Boris got it just right! The portion was very generous (I finished mine, my mother brought about a ¹⁄₃ of hers home) and quite tasty! The chicken was moist, the flavors just right. It was accompanied by a small salad with homemade dressing that was sweet & very tasty.
They both could not have been any nicer and were very accommodating. They do not offer delivery, but you can call ahead for take out. Boris said they do get busy on Fridays & Saturdays and I certainly hope they do; this place is a neighborhood gem and deserves to stay in business. My mother was very excited and said that she would be back. I told her that when I’m in town, we’re definitely going back! SO GOOD!
The best part is that everything was so fresh! My biggest complaint is when you go to a restaurant and you get your order within minutes after you arrive! What that means is that it’s been sitting around, staying warm until you come in. I’d much rather have it prepared fresh & that’s exactly what you get when you come here!
I’ll be back!
P. S. They are closed from 3 — 5 (I’m not sure if that’s every day or not) as that is when they do a lot of their prep work. Call ahead to make sure.

Delicious and expertly prepared! Textures of different and perfectly cooked vegetables wonderful. My spice level 7.5÷10 has my lips pleasantly burning. Décor plain, but who cares?! Jungle curry will leave you the picture of health, spicy peanut stir fry makes any thought of Happy Family an embarrassment. Custard sticky rice like flan on sticky rice. Go here!

Just had red curry and hot green tea.
Curry was perfect and the green tea was great for a cold day,
Bonus the Sever was Cute ;)

Well presented food, curry puffs were wonderful. Basil fried rice was the best.
No refills on coke
The rangoons were not worth ordering at all.
I drove out of my way to eat here.
Veggie spring rolls were very pretty.
The thom Kai soup disappointed in flavor and spice

This is easily the best thai food in Pittsburgh. I wasn’t sure what to expect because it is a tiny restaurant in an out of the way area. But I suppose that those are sometimes the best culinary treats.
The dining room is tiny. There were between six or eight tables. They also had two tables outside on the «patio» overlooking the street. When we entered, they asked if we had a reservation. We didn’t, but thankfully they had room for us. We were in a corner next to the window which was nice because it gave us more space than some of the tables in the back near where the restrooms are.
We started with appetizers. I had the thai toast and my husband the thom Kha soup. The thai toast was seasoned perfectly and was a larger portion then you get at many places. The cucumber sauce condiment was so tasty I asked for extra. The Thom Kha was a perfect balance of spice and sweet and we liked it so much it was tempting to lick to bowl to get every last drop.
My husband had the drunken noodles and I had the pad thai (although it was tough to make a decision because everything seemed so appealing. The food was cooked to perfection just to the desired spice level we requested. The portions were large and there was a lot of meat.
The service was attentive but not in your face. They were accomodating to requests and kept our water glasses full.
It is a BYOB restaurant, so if you like to drink wine with your meal, bring it along.
I loved our experience here and will certainly be back.

What a nice, quiet little Thai restaurant! The décor is classy, the lighting is low… a trip to Pittsburgh Thai would make for a cozy date night. My only complaint is that since it was so small, it should have been easy to keep it warm in there… but it was NOT warm. I left my coat on. I didn’t go, but everyone in my party claimed it was worse in the restroom. I know it’s wintertime, and it’s an especially bitter winter we’re having, but still. Somewhere around 70 would be nice.
We got crab rangoons as an appetizer, and they were delicious! Some of the best I’ve had. I just wish there was more. Very crispy, not at all greasy, and they had a wonderful cheesy flavor. The pineapple sauce was sweet and complimented it well.
I got the red curry and I requested it spicy, about an 8. I love heat. The curry came out wonderfully, the perfect balance of flavor and heat. It highlighted the red pepper, bamboo, and eggplant well, and my chicken was tender and flavorful. Gradually the heat seeps in and warms your soul. Made my nose run a little, but that’s how I like it! You receive nice large portions, so if you have a mini stomach like I do, you will have enough leftovers to last you several lunches. Most everybody else got pad thai and thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, that’s what most of the dinner conversation revolved around, how good all of our dishes were.
I had been, in the back of my head, desiring some thai iced tea for about a week now, and the thai iced tea I was served really hit the spot. My poor uncultured friends had never seen such a drink before, so I was happy to introduce them to something new.
All-​in-​all a great experience. The service was friendly, polite and non-​intrusive. After our orders were taken, the server became practically invisible. Water glasses were magically refilled and empty plates were whisked away by fairies. 20% tip for you sir. BYOB was nice too, I really like places that offer that. I will most definitely visit again!

Wow! My taste buds are in love!
I wanted to be rid of my poor experience of Thai food the night before at a different Thai establishment and reclaim my love for Thai cusine so I headed here, a place I was none too keen on during my previous visit due to being ignored by my server.
This visit was a complete turn-​around. Service and food were great.
I started out with a salad with homemade pineapple dressing that my server recommended. Exquisite and refreshing.
Then, I ordered the Yellow Mango Curry Chicken that I had my eye on during my previous visit but didn’t get to. The presentation was quite lovely but OMG! Seriously. Not joshing. I could have licked my plate. Yellow curry may be my new found love. All I know is that my taste buds were stilll craving the slightly sweet and spicy broth long after my meal was done (that’s a good thing, BTW).
The price was quite reasonable for lunch — $ 8.50 for the salad (you could opt for the soup instead) and curry chicken dish.
I still want more…
P. S. Thanks go out to a fellow Unilocaler who said to give them another try!