Jian's Kitchen (品江南）

This is some of the best Chinese food in Pittsburgh. Since I found this gem I probably stop in at least once a week and it’s always a feast. I love grabbing friends and eating family style. The staff is so kind. But be aware they are more eastern style in that they don’t wait on you hand and foot like expected in western dining, but you’ll get everything you need.

Honestly, I don't know how I ended up here but it was delish and the people were very nice. It's a small place and we made a reservation about an hour before showing up. I am a pretty routine kind of girl and I got the Kung Pao Shrimp and it was spicy! I don't believe in too spicy so I appreciated it. Every bite was delish. The portion size was large and could probably feed another me. I have no idea what my boyfriend ordered but he ordered an entire fish and it came with a glove, Their crab rangons might be the best that I've had in the city. I can't wait to check this place out again.

This was my first time having northeastern style Chinese food. I had the cumin lamb and the pork and cabbage dumplings. The lamb was tender with juicy fat, and dish had tasty spices and heat. The dumplings have a distinct cabbage taste, and you can add chili oil and soy sauce to your preference. The wait staff were attentive and will help you with the menu. I'll definitely be back

This place, although located in a obscure underground on the Murray District, offers a relatively authentic Chinese food experience. The food comes in a big proportion, and matches the “northeastern China” food experience deep in my memory. However, I would say that the servants could have been more enthusiastic… and I consider it a sin to not have Sesame oil & tomatoes in the miniature dumplings soup (疙瘩汤). Also the waitress forgot our rice until we asked for it. It’s not even during a busy hour!

Apparently they've just been cited for dead roaches and other food violations. 🤮🤢 A Chinese restaurant in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood was issued a consumer alert after inspectors found over a dozen violations. Squirrel Hill Chinese restaurant given consumer alert after inspectors find rodent, roach droppings By WPXI.com News Staff, 52 mins ago According to a report, inspectors found 15 violations at Jian’s Kitchen on Thursday. Of those violations, three are considered a high risk for foodborne illness or injury. The report states inspectors found fresh rodent droppings throughout the facility. They also located dead cockroaches, egg casings and droppings on the cookline. The other high risk violations listed include food held at too warm of temperatures and the blade of a slicer soiled with food debris. Other lower-level violations cited in the report include “foul-smelling” yellow grease around a grease trap, many containers of prepared foods without date marking and issues with the kitchen’s exhaust hood. A re-inspection is scheduled for Feb. 17. Click here for the full inspection report. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter . | Watch WPXI NOW Restaurant inspections Cockroaches in dining area Restaurant hygiene Restaurant health inspections