Subba Asian Restaurant. {PHOTO BY HEATHER MULL} and hoagies options. The lasagna is enormous, its homemade noodles laden with a creamy five-cheese mix and a savory Bolognese sauce with meatballlike chunks of beef. KE OVER THE BAR BICYCLE CAFÉ. 2518 E. Carson St., South Side. 412-381-3698. This twowheel-themed café and bar offers a creative pub-grub menu (with many offerings named for bicycle parts). The salads are more impressive than those you’ll find at most bars, and the menu features vegetarian and vegan options. Try the battered zucchini planks wrapped around melty cheeses. JE
North Side. 412-586-5764 or 412-853-1070. A humble restaurant offers a broad menu. Among the more common, but well-prepared, Chinese stir-fries and Indian curries are such Nepalese specialties as momo dumplings (meat and vegetarian); sadako, a sort of sauceless stir-fry; and curries, served on a large platter filled with many tasty and complementary components. JF
SUSHI TOMO. 4812 McKnight Road, North Hills. 412-630-8666. This North Hills restaurant offers a full range of Japanese cuisine beyond sushi that is more representative of everyday fare, including various appetizers, noodle soups, hot pots and RAMEN BAR. 5860 rice bowls. But, as Forbes Ave., Squirrel the name suggests, Hill. 412-521-5138. there is also plenty What’s not to love www. per pa of well-prepared about a big steaming pghcitym .co sushi, including bowl of wheat noodles, specialty maki. KE flavorful homemade broth and plenty of meat and TANA ETHIOPIAN CUISINE. vegetable add-ins? Besides the 5929 Baum Blvd., East Liberty. traditional offerings, Ramen Bar 412-665-2770. The menu offers a also has an intriguing penchant for applying the ramen technique variety of stewed meats, legumes and veggies, all rich with warm to a variety of classic dishes spices. Order the sampler platters from across Asia, such as Chinese for the best variety of flavors, and ground-pork dishes. JF ask for a glass of tej, a honeybased wine that is the perfect SEVICHE. 930 Penn Ave., accompaniment. KE Downtown. 412-697-3120. This upscale Latin American-style THAI CUISINE. 4625 Liberty tapas restaurant specializes Ave., Bloomfield. 412-688-9661. in citrus-cured fish, while also This Thai restaurant in the heart offering a small selection of of Pittsburgh’s Little Italy serves Latin-inspired tapas and finger up authentic dishes with warm, sandwiches. And what better friendly service. The restaurant to wash down an empanada also offers an updated vegetarian or mini taco than a refreshing menu that features mock duck, capirinha cocktail? KE vegetarian pork and other meat substitutes, as well as the more SIX PENN. 146 Sixth Ave., familiar non-meat offerings of Downtown. 412-566-7366. Open tofu and vegetables. KF late for the Downtown theater crowd, this cheery restaurant VIETNAM’S PHO. 1627 Penn satisfies theater buffs, families Ave., Strip District. 412-281-8881. and young professionals alike. The menu features a manageable The seasonal menu offers lively selection of noodle and rice dishes updates on comfort food from and the eponymous pho soups. lobster mac-n-cheese to braised There’s also a tempting assortment short ribs. Gourmet burgers and of simple vegetable dishes and pizzas make for quick meals. appetizers that go beyond mere Linger for homemade desserts, spring rolls, such as whole quail or stop by after the show. KE with lemon leaves and herbs, and ground-shrimp patties on SUBBA ASIAN RESTAURANT. sugar-cane skewers. JF 700 Cedar Ave. (second floor),
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