Novo Asian Food Hall set to open at Strip District Terminal

The Novo Asian Food Hall, offering seven authentic dining concepts, opens Friday at 4 p.m.

Located in Pittsburgh’s Terminal Strip District, the 8,600-square-foot space will offer dishes ranging from Korean specialties to Vietnamese street food.

“We are excited to introduce Novo Food Hall to the Strip District’s vibrant culinary and cultural scene,” owner Alex Tang said in a statement. “With its diverse collection of culinary offerings, Novo Food Hall celebrates the rich tapestry of Asian cuisine while providing a unique dining experience for its guests.”

The venue will have a central bar offering a selection of spirits from across Asia, as well as a collection of local craft beers and spirits, as well as Japanese whiskeys and sakes. It will serve makgeolli, a Korean sparkling rice wine, and cocktails highlighting non-traditional ingredients.

All seven concepts will be led by Pittsburgh-based chefs.

Sumi’s pastry is a Korean bakery known for its freshly baked bread, pastries, and over 11 flavors of cakes, including strawberry and green tea.

Teachana serves a mix of tea flavors and ramen bowls.

Korea Garden 2 offers traditional dishes ranging from spicy kimchi, made with fermented vegetables, garlic, ginger and fish sauce, to savory bulgogi – thin slices of marinated meat, most often beef, grilled.

Kung Fu Chicken is known for its seasoned fried chicken.

Tan Lac Vien is a Vietnamese bistro offering authentic dishes based on aromatic pho, a soup dish made with broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat; with savory banh mi, a street sandwich with pork, pickled vegetables and mayonnaise on a baguette.

Mola will have handmade buns and tasty rice bowls.

Grandpa’s kitchen offers Filipino cuisine including breakfast sandwiches, spring rolls and Shanghai Savory Lumpia, a type of spring roll with ground pork, sliced ​​onions, carrots and seasonings.

Novo Asian Food Hall is located at 1931 Smallman St. in the Strip District. Hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, starting Saturday.

Details: stripdistrictterminal.com