Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4779 William Flinn Hwy, Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone: (412) 213-3800
Website: http://www.kanlayathaikitchen.com/
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Reviews
Let me cut right to it. This is Americanized Thai food. I ordered every single soup on the menu, and my wife ordered a rice dish. The flavors were muted across the board. Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out either. The salt levels were low, the seasoning was timid, and the spice level felt like it was designed for someone who thinks black pepper is bold.
For context, I always order every soup when I visit a Thai restaurant. It is the best way to compare places, since most of them serve the same core classics. This spot followed that pattern. The lemongrass flavor was strong in almost every bowl. While that is authentic, it was overdone and ended up drowning out everything else. I ordered all the soups vegetarian, and to their credit, they loaded them with vegetables. That part was well executed.
I also try rangoons and dumplings everywhere I go. They did not have dumplings here, which was disappointing. The rangoons were folded in a way I had not seen before, and I actually liked that. They tasted good, but I did not see any distinct crab meat like I do at better Thai spots. Still, they were enjoyable.
They also had Thai chicken wings. I have no idea if wings are actually traditional in Thailand or if this is just another American spin, but they were excellent. They were fried perfectly and had a flavorful sauce that hit just right. They were crispy, juicy, and not greasy. I would absolutely order them again.
The service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, fast, and very accommodating. That alone raises this review to three stars. If the service had been average, this would have landed at two stars based on the food alone.
Some of the five-star reviews calling this place authentic Thai made me laugh. This is about as authentic as your average American Chinese restaurant. If you have ever had real Thai or Chinese food, you know how bold and different the flavors can be. This was not that. This was safe and watered-down to appeal to everyone.
Also, check my review history. I have been to the majority of Thai restaurants in Pittsburgh. I do not hand out ratings blindly. I know what Thai food should taste like. This place sits firmly in the middle of the pack. Not bad, but not memorable and in a city with plenty of better Thai options, that simply is not good enough.
Three stars because the service was top-notch, the portions were generous, the vegetarian soups were packed with veggies, and the wings were genuinely well done. Everything else was just okay.
Getting in and out of this place is tricky but worth it! The service is friendly and the food is delicious. The only reason that I gave a lower rating for atmosphere is that when we went in, there weren’t any other diners.
Great noodles, Thai fried rice, and curries. Large portions and the food is awesome in person or as takeout.
Lastly, Pat is the best!