Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

Dont do many reviews but will never come here again. 30 minutes for to get my simple dish ready.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ordered to close AGAIN... In October: This time for: Gnawed open packing of rice stored in the basement, sitting on top of fresh mouse poop, no cooling charts, unsafe food temperatures, employees cleaning up mouse poop and then did not wash hands or change gloves, unsanitary conditions, lacking means to sanitize, mold on the lid of a sugar bin, SEVERE rodent infestation throughout the restaurant, unsafe chemical storage.

30-day reinspection. Facility was ordered closed on September 16, 2025.
Repeat medium and high-risk violations observed as documented above. These violations include but are not limited to pest
control, personal hygiene, and cleaning & sanitizing. Pest activity has increased since previous inspection despite onsite pest
control being increased to bi-monthly.
Facility lacks managerial control.
Due to repeat medium and high-risk violations, FACILITY IS ORDERED CLOSED. DO NOT REMOVE OR CONCEAL PLACARD.
DELIVERY, CATERING OR ONLINE ORDERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED

ACHD Consumer Alert and Subsequent closure due to IMMINENT, GROSS conditions and public health concerns: Mouse droppings in a pot of cooked rice, container of rice wrapped in plastic with poop inside, unsafe food temperatures, no food thermometer present, unsafe food and utensil storage (boxes that previously held raw chicken), Unhygienic practices; During rodent dropping clean-up, employee observed placing finger of gloved hand in mouth.
Inspector observed employee cleaning up rodent dropping wearing the same gloves immediately before observing contact with mouth. Inspector ordered employee to change gloves and wash hands.
Gloves not changed. Inspector ordered person-in-charge to order employee to remove gloves and wash hands. wiping towel had fresh droppings, no sanitizer in the dishwasher, Multiple employees, including the person-in-charge, observed washing utensils or plates without utilizing any sanitize step. Inspector issued orders multiple times to only use three basin sink for ware
washing.mold in the ice machine, unsanitary conditions, rodent infestation, grease trap leaking into basement where food is stored, clutter in the basement, dead mice observed in numerous areas droppings observed throughout the kitchen area, food stored on the floor, lack of managerial control throughout, foods stored in t-shirt type bags in the freezer, The oven door observed held shut by a wire hanger. No more wire hangers, EVER! No bins to store trash, trash stored in bags on the ground. This is one of the worst restaurant inspections in recent memory. Unacceptable.

I was grossly overcharged for Mango Sticky Rice. I called to order and was expecting what was on the website: “Mango Sticky Rice (Seasonal) $9.98
Steamed sticky rice with pea flower in coconut milk served with mango”

When I went to pick it up I was told I owed $16.03… I confirmed my order & looked at the receipt. One order of Mango Sticky Rice was $14.98… I said the website says $9.98 & was completely ignored. I thought well at least it will be a large order as the picture on the website showed 2 piles of rice and a whole mango. And I was excited to try the pea flower rice. Then I opened the box… It was so small and not what was advertised at all.

Go to Kiin Lao around the corner. Sticky rice is better & $7 for the same amount if not more.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Delicious food in generous portions! Very thoughtful and kind waitstaff. Excellent customer service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The crab fried rice is delicious, but the cash discount is falsely advertised. They told us you can only get a discount if everyone in your party is paying cash, even if you pay separately.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Love this place, consistent staple.

The soggiest tasteless pad Thai. Didn't even finish it. I just threw it away. The most disgusting dish I ever got. Never coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

So good I want to gatekeep. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup was hot, flavorful, and the spiciness was just perfect at a 3 for something that had a hint of spice. I am in love with the chicken too- I got my Tom Yum Noodle Soup with golden chicken, and the chicken wasn't dry or overly oily. Perfectly fried bite sized pieces. Not a very Americanized Thai spot, so if you're expecting the heavy fare typically offered at Thai places around Pittsburgh, you may not get that. Not sure what these reviews are based on, because I was rather apprehensive before visiting since I wasn't sure what to expect. From my first dining experience here- Took Took 98 is absolutely my favorite Thai spot in Pittsburgh as of July 2025!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

wth why was this $16 😭 the rice was also hard

I got the mango sticky rice to go and it was the worst thing i have ever ate. It looked like dog food don’t ever eat here this place sucks. and i payed $16 scam scam scam scam

Food: 1

Seems like the quality has gone down in recent times. Photos looked good but we were let down. This photo is of the “stuffed wontons” lol it was barely a bite. Not good. The spring rolls are lettuce with a sliver of mango and cucumber. So sad!! The entrees get a lot more love but mine was
cooked incorrectly. Asked for light spice and got a level closer to medium or more (compared to other dishes from the same restaurant)

I ordered chicken pad thai for takeout and was charged $17 before tax and before the extra $1 "egg charge" (which isnt listed online, only as a printed out sheet in-store) despite the listed price on their website's menu being $14 for chicken pad thai. i asked the woman at the register if there was a gratuity included, thinking that might have been where the extra $3 came from, but she said no. so, with tip, i ended up paying over $20 for a single dish listed for under $14 on their website. the pad thai was okay but pretty dry and bland. the spice level (4) was good though.

Food: 2

Service: 2

Authentic Thai style street food and a good place for a quick relaxing dinner/lunch.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Pad kee maow is absolutely excellent! We order it all the time!

We just get takeout so can’t speak to service

Food: 5

Their entrees come in tiny portions as if they were appetizers. The quality and taste of the dishes are below average. Took Took 98 used to be my go-to Thai restaurant in Pittsburgh. With the prices increasing sharply and quality continuously declining, I'm sad that I have to wave them goodbye.

Food: 1

Service: 1