"Taiwanese Bistro Cafe 33, a hidden gem in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, is celebrated for its authentic and extensive menu that brings the vibrant flavors of Taiwan’s night markets to the city. Its main features include a focus on traditional Taiwanese xiaochi (small eats), such as house-made Mini Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), flaky Scallion Pancakes, and the comforting classic, Braised Pork Over Rice (Lu Rou Fan). Highly praised dishes often involve aromatic basil, like the Chicken with Basil and Garlic in Stone Hot Pot. The restaurant is also BYOB, enhancing its casual appeal. The overall feeling of Cafe 33 is one of warm, neighborhood authenticity and comfort. Despite its humble setting—a non-descript building that used to be a laundromat—the interior is styled to be clean and inviting, often featuring a pleasant outdoor seating area. The staff is frequently noted for treating patrons like family, creating an atmosphere that is both nostalgic for those who know the cuisine and genuinely welcoming for newcomers. It feels like a genuine taste of Taiwanese homestyle cooking in a relaxed, friendly setting."

"Loved Taiwan Bistro! Delicious food, cute spot with outdoor seating when the weather is nice, and very helpful friendly staff. We had & I recommend: chicken and garlic dish, crispy chicken cut leg, pork belly with garlic chutes, Taiwanese sausage fried rice, mini soup dumplings, pork belly bao buns"

"Taiwan Bistro 33 is… fine, but far from deserving the hype. Most of the dishes are heavy, lacking the balance and brightness you’d expect from good Taiwanese cooking. It seems to cater more to a Western palate than to authentic flavors, which might explain its popularity among a largely white crowd. If you’re looking for genuinely memorable Taiwanese food, this isn’t it."

"The law was upheld: if a restaurant has a number in the name it's amazing. I was trying to find a good Asian place in Pittsburgh after having moved from CA, and this was the first restaurant that met and surpassed my expectations. Mala fried green beans, noodle soups, and traditional mapo tofu: they do it right. It's cozy and refined as well, so this is a great place for intimate dates."

"Pretty solid Taiwanese restaurant! Service was good and very quick, plus they packed up my leftovers really nicely, good takeout spot too. I found the quality, portion, and price to be pretty good, though the broth flavors could be a bit stronger."