Thai Gourmet (Bloomfield, Pittsburgh) Review

I haven’t been to many Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh, but this place was definitely quite tasty! It made me more curious about Thai culture and was a great way to introduce me to the cuisine. Specifically, I got the Pad See Ew, Todd Mun, and Thai Spring Rolls.

My noodles were delicious. The sauce was evenly spread throughout the noodles and had a slightly sweet taste to it, which I enjoyed immensely. However, if I ate all of the food, I believe the sauce would be a little overwhelmingly sweet. The noodles themselves seemed to be a bit charred or caramelized almost, which added smokiness and depth to the dish’s flavor. It had a decent amount of broccoli and protein (I chose chicken, and it was for no additional cost).  Chicken came in thin slices and was cooked well. And the portion…wow, it was more than I expected! Especially for the price, this portion is truly huge; it’s enough for at least two meals.

The appetizers I ordered were the Todd Mun and the spring rolls. Todd Mun is essentially a fish cake, and it was relatively crispy and had a good texture. To me, it wasn’t very flavorful, though. Spring rolls were exactly what I wanted from a spring roll: crispy, filled with cabbage, and served with a nice, somewhat sweet sauce (although it also had chilies in it). Appetizer portions are fine, but not as great of a deal as the main course.

Overall, this is a great little Thai restaurant that serves quite large portions for a cheap price. I’d recommend trying it out!
4.3/5