** this restaurant has a 20% service fee** (not gratuity)Stopped at Nicky’s Thai kitchen for dinner my first night in Pittsburgh. Inside is hot and humid so I think that would definitely impact my enjoyment however it was a beautiful night so we were able to eat outdoors.The food was very good, smaller portions. We got the steamed dumplings which I was pleasantly surprised had more meat than average for a dumpling. We also split the panang curry. We got it level 4 spicy but it seems they have a “Thai spicy” level that we were not aware of because 4/5 was not that spicy.I mentioned the service fee at the top because it is one of the growing trends that I can’t stand when going out to eat. 20% and then asking for a 20% tip on that extra charge really makes the bill significant. Although I enjoyed dining here it will make me reconsider recommending it or returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sohini Roy
Best Thai food I have had in Pittsburgh! It's simply delicious. We had ordered the Khao soi and the veg appetiser platter. It was delectable! Must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls
Renee Loukota
The food was so great! This was the first time we had been there. Wow, we will be back especially for the mano ice-cream sunday dessert. Yum! ❣️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alex
Hands down best green curry I’ve had in my life. Staff was friendly and chill. Would come back.Vegetarian options: Many vegan dishes. Can get tofu instead of meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls
Jeffrey Fondelier
They shoud tell you they automatically charge a 20% gratuity. I didn't notice and ended up doubling up on the tip. Not overly concerned about the money, but sure seems sneaky to me. Shame on me for not noticing. Not going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
James Kuang
Ridiculous mandatory 20% tip for a party of one.
PPG
The food is the star here. Massive menu with so many options. Lots of flavour and large portions. I'd eat here everyday and never run out of things to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
paul sawyer
Food is good, but do kot like paying a mandatory 20% tip. No choice. Not right!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Thee Y0!
This is a really good place to eat. You get very large portions of food and the meals are great. There is also a large option to choose from. I would definitely suggest to go try it out.
I haven't dined in at Nicki's Thai Kitchen since prior to the pandemic, so, I decided to treat myself by dining in and ordering lunch. I ordered a red curry chicken with a glass of Chardonnay. When my bill arrived, I was surprised to see a "20% service charge". When I inquired about the fee, I was told that this "charge" was the "tip". In total, my lunch order & (1) glass of wine came to $40. I have never spent that amount on a lunch portion of Thai food in my life. The food & service was decent (not exceptional), and certainly not worth $40! I don't know if the waitress added the charge bc I am African American, or if this is just standard, but, I know one thing, I will never come back. There are far better things to do with my $40. Thanks.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Alaya Z
I recommend making a reservation especially over weekends as it gets super busy. We ordered red curry with tofu and gaprow lad kao with chicken. The portions were huge for gaprow and it tasted delicious. The red curry came with a side of rice, which was a little less as there was so much curry left. Red curry tasted great but the tofu was mediocre. Aesthetically the place looks good. They do add 20% service charge just for awareness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Red Curry
Anup Kulkarni
My wife and I tried Nicky’s for the first time during a recent stay in Pittsburgh. The service was friendly and prompt, even though the restaurant was fairly busy indoors and outdoors. Everything we had - papays salad as an appetizer, massaman curry, and spicy noodle — was very good and came in ample portions. We had room only for Thai iced tea in lieu of dessert.They charge 20% service by default which was the biggest bummer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mango
Meg Gordon
Delicious Thai food in a great setting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon
Cody Walters
Food is amazing. Atmosphere is tranquil. Great place for everything...business meetings, date nights, dining alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Curry Beef, Crab Rangoon, Drunken Noodles, Tom Kha Soup, Pad See EW, Chicken Pad Thai, Steamed Dumplings, Massaman Curry, Red Curry
Good food and generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
** this restaurant has a 20% service fee** (not gratuity)Stopped at Nicky’s Thai kitchen for dinner my first night in Pittsburgh. Inside is hot and humid so I think that would definitely impact my enjoyment however it was a beautiful night so we were able to eat outdoors.The food was very good, smaller portions. We got the steamed dumplings which I was pleasantly surprised had more meat than average for a dumpling. We also split the panang curry. We got it level 4 spicy but it seems they have a “Thai spicy” level that we were not aware of because 4/5 was not that spicy.I mentioned the service fee at the top because it is one of the growing trends that I can’t stand when going out to eat. 20% and then asking for a 20% tip on that extra charge really makes the bill significant. Although I enjoyed dining here it will make me reconsider recommending it or returning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Thai food I have had in Pittsburgh! It's simply delicious. We had ordered the Khao soi and the veg appetiser platter. It was delectable! Must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls
The food was so great! This was the first time we had been there. Wow, we will be back especially for the mano ice-cream sunday dessert. Yum! ❣️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down best green curry I’ve had in my life. Staff was friendly and chill. Would come back.Vegetarian options: Many vegan dishes. Can get tofu instead of meat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls
They shoud tell you they automatically charge a 20% gratuity. I didn't notice and ended up doubling up on the tip. Not overly concerned about the money, but sure seems sneaky to me. Shame on me for not noticing. Not going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ridiculous mandatory 20% tip for a party of one.
The food is the star here. Massive menu with so many options. Lots of flavour and large portions. I'd eat here everyday and never run out of things to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Food is good, but do kot like paying a mandatory 20% tip. No choice. Not right!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is a really good place to eat. You get very large portions of food and the meals are great. There is also a large option to choose from. I would definitely suggest to go try it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon
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I haven't dined in at Nicki's Thai Kitchen since prior to the pandemic, so, I decided to treat myself by dining in and ordering lunch. I ordered a red curry chicken with a glass of Chardonnay. When my bill arrived, I was surprised to see a "20% service charge". When I inquired about the fee, I was told that this "charge" was the "tip". In total, my lunch order & (1) glass of wine came to $40. I have never spent that amount on a lunch portion of Thai food in my life. The food & service was decent (not exceptional), and certainly not worth $40! I don't know if the waitress added the charge bc I am African American, or if this is just standard, but, I know one thing, I will never come back. There are far better things to do with my $40. Thanks.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
I recommend making a reservation especially over weekends as it gets super busy. We ordered red curry with tofu and gaprow lad kao with chicken. The portions were huge for gaprow and it tasted delicious. The red curry came with a side of rice, which was a little less as there was so much curry left. Red curry tasted great but the tofu was mediocre. Aesthetically the place looks good. They do add 20% service charge just for awareness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Red Curry
My wife and I tried Nicky’s for the first time during a recent stay in Pittsburgh. The service was friendly and prompt, even though the restaurant was fairly busy indoors and outdoors. Everything we had - papays salad as an appetizer, massaman curry, and spicy noodle — was very good and came in ample portions. We had room only for Thai iced tea in lieu of dessert.They charge 20% service by default which was the biggest bummer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mango
Delicious Thai food in a great setting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon
Food is amazing. Atmosphere is tranquil. Great place for everything...business meetings, date nights, dining alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Curry Beef, Crab Rangoon, Drunken Noodles, Tom Kha Soup, Pad See EW, Chicken Pad Thai, Steamed Dumplings, Massaman Curry, Red Curry