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**About Moonlight Express Strip**Nestled in the vibrant Strip District of Pittsburgh, Moonlight Express Strip is a beloved food stand that has garnered a loyal following for its authentic street food offerings. Run by a warm and dedicated family, this charming eatery provides a focused menu featuring flavorful egg rolls, savory chicken skewers, and comforting rice noodles, including their unique take on Pad Thai. With a commitment to quality and exceptional service, patrons rave about the freshness and taste at incredible prices. This cozy spot truly delivers a delightful culinary experience and stands out as a must-visit for both locals and tourists alike.
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Moonlight Express Strip
Welcome to Moonlight Express Strip, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's vibrant Strip District at 1806 Penn Ave. This charming food stand brings an authentic taste of street food to life, serving up a menu filled with flavor and warmth, all courtesy of a delightful family that runs the establishment.
Pittsburghers and visitors alike have celebrated this culinary spot, with customers raving about the Pad Thai, Fried Rice, and the standout Fried Egg Rolls. One eager diner, Jeremy Lloyd, describes it as “hands down some of the best overall food you can find in all of Pittsburgh!” The egg rolls, in particular, have garnered a reputation as the best in the city, perfectly crispy and flavorful with a side of Hot Chili Oil for the adventurous palate.
While not a traditional restaurant, Moonlight Express offers a simple yet effective menu that showcases a small selection of items, each executed with care and attention to detail. According to Sunil, a longtime devotee, the chicken skewers and rice noodles are well-seasoned, providing a delicious flavor profile that keeps customers returning year after year. This family-run venture is all about quality over quantity, making every bite an experience steeped in local charm.
Visitors can expect a warm atmosphere, with service that is both fast and friendly, as noted by another satisfied customer, Candice Stewart. The covered seating may be uncomplicated, but it serves its purpose well, allowing guests to enjoy their meals while escaping the sun.
In conclusion, Moonlight Express Strip is not just a food stand; it’s a reflection of the community's love for good food served with a smile. Whether you are a local or a tourist wandering through the Strip District, stopping by for a taste of the expertly crafted egg rolls or the savory chicken skewers is an experience you won't want to miss. The reviews speak for themselves: here, you will find value, flavor, and a dash of Pittsburgh hospitality!
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“ Good food. Very nice little place. If your planning on coming here then your out of luck. It has been closed for a while as of August 3 2025. I think Robert isn't doing okay ”
“ When I was a young child and I saw that they had put tires on the truck, I broke down in tears because I thought my favourite restaurant was leaving. Almost 30 years later, they’re still there and still making the best chicken kebabs and the best egg rolls! I can’t find egg rolls this good anywhere I go! ”
“ This was an unexpected surprise! On this strip of restaurants your wouldn't expect to walk upon a food truck with two very polite older women running the show. It was clean and the service was fast & friendly. Locals were lined up as well as tourists like us. Covered seating wasn't fancy but it saved is from the sun! ”
“ Not many places get this many 5 star reviews without the place deserving it. And let me just say this place deserves it, I have been stopping here for maybe 20 years and am never disappointed. The hard working family run food truck/ stall had a small menu but everything is on point. They have a nice seating area and the food is very good and great value for money. My favorite is the shrimp eggroll, chicken on a stick and the pad thai or stir fried noodles. When you are in the Steip District, stop by and try this place, good dood, value and great family running this joint ”
“ A foodie’s go-to for street food and takeaway. This food stand has a real potential to be a phenomenally excellent. No this is NOT A RESTAURANT BUT A FOOD STAND on Pittsburgh’s Strip District. It serves four items: 1) Egg Rolls, 2) Chicken Skewers, 3) Rice noodles, 4) Fried Rice. It has excellent egg rolls, especially the vegetable and chicken rolls. The rolls are very thickly packed… Flavorful but they taste even better with Hot Chili Oil. The Chicken Skewers are very flavorful. They are NOT KABABS but simple bamboo stick skewers of thin chicken breast strips. They are very well seasoned… the sauced version actually destroys the natural flavor. There are 2 noodles, both are rice noodles. The one they call “Rice” Noodles are flavorful, with some meat and vegetables mixed in it… This noodle can even be better with more chicken and vegetables. The one they call Pad Thai is NOT true pad Thai. It’s plain flat rice noodles stirred in some soy sauce. . DISCOVERY: the otherwise unremarkable flat noodles they call Pad Thai can be rescued by Chicken Skewers in BBQ Sauce with STIRRED IN CHILI OIL and paired with a claret. There’s Fried Rice as well but I can’t recommend. They look very plain. Service is very good. Prices are very inexpensive. ”
“ Hand down some of the best overall food that you can find in all of Pittsburgh!! The family that cooks and serves the food too (Pad Thai, Fried Rice, and MeiFun) are just so genuinely amazing across the board. Also, best egg rolls ever!! ”