Ka Mei Chinese Restaurant
| Address: | 2209 Murray Ave # 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA |
| Phone: | +1 412-422-2828 |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | Closed 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM |
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Alex Sadlo
After reading the reviews on Google and UrbanSpoon, I decided it seemed like a good idea to try the food at Ka Mei. First off, the establishment looked sterile and boring like a doctors office waiting room. Upon walking in my friends and I were not greeted with any smiles or hellos, it felt like we were barging into someones private area where we were not welcome. The server did not offer any special accommodations for my two year old son, did not ask us if we wanted anything to drink, did not smile. He gave us water and after waiting for about 10 minutes he finally took our order. The dishes all came out at different times and upon trying to the Tofu and Broccoli my friend realized it was disgusting (it was like a chewy yet squishy, deep fried, flavorless sponge) and asked if she could get chicken and broccoli instead. The server sighed and rolled his eyes and said he wasnt sure about that. When our sesame chicken came out the pieces were huge and dry. There was so much breading that it became pasty in my mouth as I chewed it up. It was obvious by the large messy chunks of chicken and vegetables that who ever prepped the food did not have very good knife skills. When we were done and waiting for the check with my son being an impatient two year old, we noticed the server cleaning and clearing all the other tables, yet we sat and waited there for 20 minutes! The entire experience there was TERRIBLE and I will never ever go back. I honestly cant believe there are so many good reviews for this place.
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Barbara Fang
I was worried about finding authentic Chinese food in Pittsburgh when I moved from New York. I was right to be worried. Nothing really compares to the density and legitimacy of New York Chinese restaurants. Regardless, I was pleased to have found Ka Mei. There are very few Cantonese people, much less restaurants, in Pittsburgh. This is one of them. If youre craving pork and century egg congee or steamed fish Cantonese style, you can find it here. It was a little slice of home away from home.
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Tony Dear
Many of their rice plates and noodles seem to be fine choices. Their fried rice noodles with beef (干炒牛河) is a Cantonese staple, and it was both tasty and sizable for the price. We also wanted a noodle soup but it was late and they apparently ran out of soup. Wasnt too much of a problem, so changed it to a black bean pork rib rice plate order instead. While this one couldve used a little less sauce, the bell pepper and onion were fresh and the rib meat was plentiful.
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Moses Hall
This is the cleanest, nicest Chinese restaurant in about a fifty-mile radius of Pittsburgh. The food is bar-none great. Its a clean, bright Mecca for mighty good eatin. I dont understand why weve been inundated by Sex-and-the-City snobs who mewl about their every whim not being serviced by the slaves... er, wait staff. Perhaps we may ignore their fever dreams. Ka Mei is totally cool stuff.
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Ian Evans
Terrible service. Waited 40min for two simple lunches... They were not busy at all. When we sat down we were the only customers at noon on a Wednesday... One other table came 15min *after us and were served their meals about 15min *before us. Owner was rude and defensive when I complained. In live in the neighborhood and there are plenty of better options. Thumbs way down.
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A Private User
This is practical my cafeteria while I studied in Pittsburgh for 5 years. The owner/chef was a chef in Hong Kong who immigrated to the US decades ago. He put a lot of emphasis on healthy cooking and he is at his best when you order simple, home-style dishes. There is no MSG or any artificial favoring, which is a rarity in Chinese restaurants in the US.
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A Private User
This is the best Hong Kong cuisine in the area. Everything Ive ever ordered here has been good. They have a whole wall of photographs, so you dont even have to know Chinese to make selections from the Chinese menu. They also do take out. Cash only. Incidentally, they make an awesome General Tsos. Cash-only op.
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delyssandra
Best chinese food Ive ever had. I used to live in Squirrel Hill and would literally eat here every other day for lunch or dinner. I couldnt help myself. The lady knew my order when I would call because she recognized my voice. Everyone should try their General Tsos at least once! And they will be hooked!
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Nick Cole
Ka Mei is always very quick with take out and as long as youre used to typical take-out Chinese food, youll know exactly what youre getting. Food always tastes fresh and flavor consistent. Its not gourmet, but it is very good.
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WBforLife wbforlife
This place is a real find, authentic quizenee from Hong Kong. The owner is such a character, she really takes care of you. It was a great experience, I would recommend for a casual lunch or light hearted fun dinner.
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Shijie Zhang
The owner is super nice and friendly to kids; food is of authentic cantonese style with gentle spices and fresh ingredients. Last but not least, service is fast and environment is clean. Highly recommended.
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Mike Nichols
Go here and ask for the Chinese menu (dont worry its in English as well as Chinese) that menu is amazing. Food was unreal! SO GOOD! Fast service! LOOK AT THE PICTURES!
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James McCeney
Dont let the florescent lights bother you. This place has great service and even better food. It is BYO, so visit the nearby beer shop on Murray before stopping in.
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A Private User
If you are looking for Hong Kong style cuisine in Pittsburgh, go to Ka Mei! There is also a menu for more Americanized Chinese food, which is also good.
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Samuel Hinterlang
Best. When you really want to eat good, get the fish of the day. If its not fresh she wont buy it, so if you get it, its awesome.
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John MacCallum
Of many good local places to get Chinese food, this is my favorite. Excellent Cantonese cuisine with a home cooking flavor!
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黄华韵
Expensive. Plus the owner is too rude to nearly all her customers. But the food itself is fine.
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Phil-yingfei Xue
The most authentic Chinese food in Pittsburgh area. Sometimes long waiting time so be prepared.
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Gavin Chou
港式风味 服务一般
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A Private User
Good home-style cooking Now accepting credit cards (thank you international students)
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Kunwei Yang
The lady who owns the place was super nice! I highly recommend their rice boxes
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Steven Illes
Expensive and bad. The prices on the menu listed are not what I was charged!
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Chris Shefler
Formerly "Tasty"; this is one of my long time favorite restaurants.
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CD M
Authentic cuisine but not the best service. I recommend take out.
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MonaLisa Leung Beckford
Great and authentic Hong Kong food, and Im from Hong Kong!
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Daniel Klein
Flavorful Hong Kong food with very friendly staff
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Shuya Li
Char-Siu tofu pot isnt very authentic. :(
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Shangxuan Wu
Not good in taste
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A Private User
just like home
