Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery is a laotian restaurant in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Why locals love it: A small Squirrel Hill room serving Laotian dishes most Pittsburgh menus skip, hiding behind a more familiar Thai list.
Tip: Ask for the Laotian larb and sticky rice, not just the Thai standards. Small room; reserve at weekends.
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Address: 5846 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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TipWatch the dumpling team through the window. Order xiao long bao and hand-pulled noodles; expect a wait.
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Why locals goA Squirrel Hill room where a glass-walled team pleats soup dumplings by hand, a quiet draw away from the marquee restaurants.
TipWatch the dumpling team through the window. Order xiao long bao and hand-pulled noodles; expect a wait.
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