Pusadee's Garden

"The owners of Pusadee’s Garden took a big risk when they closed their beloved, homestyle Thai restaurant for a few years to renovate the space from the ground up. The bet paid off — it’s been more than three years since the relaunch, and reservations can still be hard to come by (tip: they hold space for walk-ins; put your name on the waitlist, and you’ll likely get a table). This year, primary chef Bootsaba “Gik” Tongdee earned her first James Beard Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic semifinalist spot for her menu of multiregional Thai dishes. Pittsburgh architecture firm MossArchitects turned the multi-building space into a visual stunner, and the interior garden is now maturing into an escapist destination dining location." - Melissa McCart, Hal B. Klein

"When we’re talking about why we love Pusadee’s Garden, a Thai restaurant in Upper Lawrenceville, it comes down to two words: lamb shank. When your waiter brings this massive cut of meat to your table, it’s a full-on spectacle, leaving behind a trail of spiced coconut aromatics and turned heads. Pusadee’s Garden is perfect for pulling that fancy outfit from your closet for a birthday or reconnecting with your college friend group, especially if it’s nice out and you can sit on their patio that’s a literal garden. Just know the fall-off-the-bone slab of lamb covered in rich massaman curry almost always sells out well before the restaurant closes, so make a reservation on the earlier side." - elaine zedack, quayla allen

"When we’re talking about why we love Pusadee’s Garden, a Thai restaurant in Upper Lawrenceville, it comes down to two words: lamb shank. When your waiter brings this massive cut of meat to your table, it’s a full-on spectacle, leaving behind a trail of spiced coconut aromatics and turned heads. Pusadee’s Garden is perfect for pulling that fancy outfit from your closet for a birthday or reconnecting with your college friend group, especially if it’s nice out and you can sit on their patio that’s a literal garden. Just know the fall-off-the-bone slab of lamb covered in rich massaman curry almost always sells out well before the restaurant closes, so make a reservation on the earlier side." - Quayla Allen

"Located on busy Butler Street, Pusadee’s Garden is an experience you won’t want to miss during your time in Pittsburgh. A popular destination for Thai food, Pusadee’s has a colorful menu that consists of fresh salads, delicious curries, seafood, and roti. Pusadee’s also has a great drink menu that even includes non-alcoholic cocktails, if you don’t imbibe." - Dani Janae

"In Upper Lawrenceville is Pusadee’s Garden, the beloved Thai restaurant’s return is the city’s most exciting recent opening."