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Caribbean
Jamaica
2 Sisters 2 Sons
1882 Main St., Sharpsburg. 2sisters2sons.comAfter running a restaurant in Wilkinsburg, these sisters teamed up with their sons for a new space, which opened in 2020. Traditional dishes like oxtail join a few vegan and vegetarian options.
Leon's Carribean
823 E. Warrington Ave., Allentown. leonscaribbeanrestaurant.comLeon Rose left Jamaica in 1979 and worked around the country before landing in Pittsburgh and starting Leon’s. Check out the curry goat, jerk chicken, and red snapper escovitch.
Central America
Mexico
La Palapa
2224 E. Carson St., South Side. lapalapapgh.comThe menu mostly hones in on traditional dishes like sopa de tortilla, carne asada, and tamales (don’t worry, there’s still queso dip). Vegetarian options are excellent and offer modern flair with the option of soyrizo (vegan chorizo).
El Salvador/Honduras/Guatemala
El Comedor de la Tia
1605 Broadway Ave., Beechview. 412-815-8801El Comedor de la Tia is one of the growing number of Latin American options in Beechview. It's the only local place where we’ve seen shucos, a type of loaded hotdog on a toasted bun that’s a popular Guatemalan street food.
South America
Argentina
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
146 Sixth St., Downtown. eatgaucho.comBefore its 2020 move to a larger Downtown location, the line for Gaucho’s small storefront always wrapped around the block. Come for the asada platter, but stay for the sandwiches. Their wine list offers exclusively Argentine wines.
Brazil
Casa Brasil
5904 Bryant St., Highland Park. casa-brasil.comThis small Brazilian restaurant delves into the country's cuisine beyond steakhouses. Moqueca, frango con quiabo (chicken and okra), and vaca atolada offer traditional flavors, but the menu offers vegan and vegetarian options as well.
Colombia
The Colombian Spot
2019 E. Carson St., South Side. thecolombianspot-pgh.comThe arepas here are made entirely in-house, from the washing and grinding of the corn, to the fillings. A large section of native dishes helps guide diners toward traditional flavors like ropa vieja.
Venezuela
Cilantro y Ajo
901 E. Carson St., South Side. cilantroajo.comStreet foods like chacapas (a sweet corn pancake stuffed with cheese) and empanadas are the stars at this family-owned spot.
Europe
Britain
The Pub Chip Shop
1830 E. Carson St., South Side. thepubchipshop.comFish and chips, savory pies, and baps — simple sandwiches on buttery rolls — make for the perfect brown bag foods. Pair with a beer or a scotch egg for the full experience.
France
Paris 66 Bistro
6018 Centre Ave., East Liberty. paris66bistro.comA transportative space where the staff all speak French. Grab moule-frites or go for the fine dining experience with filet mignon or cherry-glazed roasted duck.
Italy
Bar Marco
2216 Penn Ave., Strip District. barmarcopgh.comRegional Italian cuisine with a focus on Piemontese dishes. Pork tonnato and housemade pastas are homey and satisfying. The restaurant is also known for its cocktail and wine programs.
Hungary
Huszar
627 E. North Ave., North Side. huszarpittsburgh.comHungarian favorites like chicken paprikás, goulash, and red cabbage slaw make up the heavy homemade fare of this second generation Hungarian bar turned restaurant.
Jozsa Corner
4800 Second Ave., Hazelwood. jozsacorner.comThis tiny, reservation-only restaurant is the life’s work of Alexander Bodnar, who has been making homemade Hungarian food in the space since 1988. Dumplings, gulyas, cucumber salad, and more. BYOB.
Russia/Uzbekistan
Kavsar
16 Southern Ave., Mount Washington. kavsar.company.siteAll halal foods from a talented homecook-turned-chef and her husband, who runs the front of the house. The manti is a must.
Middle East
Lebanon
Mediterranean Grill
5835 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. medgrillpgh.comLebanese fare in a small bright space. Skewers, pita, and a host of lamb and beef entrees make up the menu. Moussaka is a must try.
Levantine
B52 Café
5202 Butler St., Lawrenceville. b52pgh.comAn airy cafe that specializes in vegan dishes from Israel, Palestine, Syria, Jordan. and Lebanon. Baba ganoush, falafel, and hummus are great for a light lunch.
Libya/Lebanon/Yemen
Salem’s Market and Grill
2923 Penn Ave., Strip District. salemsmarketgrill.comA halal restaurant and butcher shop that serves hot and cold dishes for take-out and dine in. Grilled kebabs and curries are staples.
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Africa
Ethiopia
Tana Ethopian Cuisine
5929 Baum Blvd., East Liberty. tanaethiopiancuisine.comApproaching institution-status, this intimate Ethopian restaurant offers family-style dishes and samplers. Diverse options for vegetarians.
Nigeria
African Eats Cuisine
2032 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill. africaneatscuisine.comA recent addition to Squirrel Hill specializing in West African dishes like jollof rice, suya, and egusi stew and efo riro.
Asia
Burma
Royal Myanmar
644 Center Ave., West View. pittsburghroyalmyanmar.comBurmese cuisine combines flavors from southeast Asia for bright and flavorful foods. Pickled tea leaf salad, brothy fish dishes, and milder curries are all on the menu here.
China (Sichuan)
Chengdu Gourmet
5840 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. chengdugourmetpittsburgh.comHerbaceous, mouthwatering and fiery, Chengdu brings the nuance of the Sichuan region to its food. Try a classic like mapo tofu or cumin lamb, or bring a large group and order as many dishes as you think you can eat! American-style Chinese and traditional Chinese menus offered.
India (Southern)
Udipi Cafe
4141 Old William Penn Hwy., Monroeville. 412-373-5581Nice for a solo lunch or a large group dinner, the dishes here center around dosas, a fermented rice and lentil crepe stuffed with chutneys, potatoes, and onions, which can be used to eat with curries or bitten into on its own.
Japan
Mola
6018 Penn Ave., East Liberty. themolafish.comMola is the inspiration of a husband-wife team of owners. Sushi, handrolls, and bao are all made with very fresh ingredients. Spring for the Mola rice.
Korea
Nak Won Garden
5504 Centre Ave., Shadyside. nakwongarden.comFamily-sized plates, Korean barbeque, and traditional selections like hot pot and mool nengmyun, a dish with cold buckwheat noodles in a tart beef broth.
Laos/Thailand
Kiin Lao & Thai Eatery
5846 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. kiinpgh.comHerbal, pungent, and bitter flavors typify Lao cuisine. This restaurant offers both Lao and Thai dishes. Try the orm, an herbal stew with lemongrass, dill, eggplant, wood ear mushrooms, and green beans served with sticky rice.
Nepal/Bhutan
Namaste Momo Corner
4114 Sawmill Run Blvd., Brentwood. 412-819-4913Nepalese dumplings (called momo) are a rare treat that Pittsburgh now gets to experience. Fillings run the range of mutton, chicken, vegetables, and green chilis.
Taiwan
Taiwainese Bistro Cafe 33
1711 Shady Ave., Squirrel Hill. twcafe33.comCafe 33 feels like a warm hug. Excellent service pairs with traditional foods you can’t get elsewhere, like fried stinky tofu.
Thailand
Pusadee’s Garden
5319 Butler St., Lawrenceville. pusadeesgarden.comA recent renovation has brought the beauty of Pusadee’s dishes into its surroundings. Curry, street noodles, and excellent appetizers.
Vietnam
Pho Minh
4917 Penn Ave., Garfield. 412-661-7443Excellent pho, a complex and slow-cooked Vietnamese beef stew, in a small-hole-in-the-wall space.