Koi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Monroeville to soft open August 28, hold a Grand Opening on August 30.

Koi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Monroeville has announced its soft opening on August 28 and its Grand Opening from August 30. It is located at 1782 Golden Mile Hwy (map), in what was most recently Golden Palace Restaurant. 

I started my journey as a private chef, bringing the excitement of hibachi cooking directly into people’s homes. Now, I’m thrilled to bring that same passion, flavor, and fun to this beautiful community with Koi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar.

In the past, I’ve also volunteered my time and skills as a chef to support local events and help those in need. I’m new to Monroeville, and I want to give back to the community. If you’re organizing any volunteering events, shelters, or community programs, feel free to reach out—I’d love to help.

Soft Opening: Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 @ 3 PM

Grand Opening: Saturday, Aug 30, 2025

Oak Shopping Center – 1782 Golden Mile Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146

Grand opening Vouchers Valid only from 28th August to 5th September 2025

In addition to the restaurant, you can also book me as your private hibachi chef for parties and special occasions!

Visit Hiroshihibachi.com to learn more.

Please share this post with your friends and family—I can’t wait to serve you, both at Koi and at your own special gatherings!

The menu is hundreds of items long, consisting of a variety of hibachi items, poke bowls, sushi, rolls, standard Chinese and Thai entrees, boba tea, and more. 

"Chinese Mid-Autumn and Global Food Festival" at Carnegie Mellon University, October 1.

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics’ Chinese Studies program at Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh’s Organization of Chinese Americans will present the 2025 Chinese Mid-Autumn and Global Food Festival on October 1.

Celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and explore culinary traditions from around the world at this vibrant cultural event!

Free and open to the public, attendees will enjoy live performances that showcase music, dance and storytelling from East Asian cultures. Sample delicious global cuisine, connect with the greater-CMU community and take part in a joyful evening of community, culture and conversation. All are welcome — come hungry and curious!

The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Cohon University Center's Rangos Ballroom on the Carnegie Mellon campus in Oakland (map), and is free and open to the public.

Meet Pho now open in Oakland, in old Meet Bao spot on Atwood St.

Meet Pho is now open in Oakland, and has a menu available online, via Fantuan. It is located at 114 Atwood St. (map), in the spot formerly occupied by Meet Bao, which had announced what they said was a temporary closure over the summer months. Meet Bao opened in 2021 in what was briefly Night Market Gourmet and TOP Shabu Shabu, and before that was perhaps best known as Pizza Sola.

Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea (一芳台灣水果茶) to hold Grand Opening for its first Pittsburgh-area location, August 23 and 24, with buy-one-get-one free specials.

Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea (一芳台灣水果茶), which soft opened its first Pittsburgh-area location in Squirrel Hill last month, will hold its Grand Opening on August 23 and 24.

🎉 GRAND OPENING in PITTSBURGH! 🎉
We’re celebrating our GRAND OPENING on August 23 & 24, 2025 with your favorite YiFang drinks 🍍✨
Buy One, Get One FREE – both days long!

💛Yifang Fruit Tea
🍍 Pineapple Green Tea
🍯 Green Plum Green Tea
🧋Brown Sugar Pearl Latte
🍓 Strawberry Latte
🌿 Sugarcane Mountain Tea

📍 YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea – Pittsburgh
5825 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Grab a friend and celebrate with us! 💛

Work first began on Yi Fang back in October 2024, and the new spot joins several other famed Asian dessert and beverage chains that have opened recently in the neighborhood, like Tiger Sugar, Mango Mango, and Kyo Matcha.

Work progresses on Lao Sze Chuan, a chain of Szechuan restaurants opening its first Pittsburgh-area location in Cranberry.

Work progresses on Lao Sze Chuan, a chain of Szechuan restaurants set to open its first Pittsburgh-area location in Cranberry.

The very first Lao Sze Chuan opened in 1998 in Chicago’s Chinatown and has since become one of the most beloved Chinese restaurants nationwide. The brainchild of Sichuan-born Chef Tony Hu, Lao Sze Chuan prides itself on providing traditional Sichuan cuisine with high-quality ingredients. In 1999, Lao Sze Chuan was recognized by the Chicago Tribune as “One of the Best,” receiving a “three fork” rating that was considered a prominent accomplishment for Chinese restaurants at that time.

Although Lao Sze Chuan has flourished since humble beginnings, our mission to offer, elevate, and promote gourmet authentic Chinese cuisine and provide exceptional customer service has never wavered. Our Grade A chefs are skillfully trained in Sichuan cuisine to provide the most authentic flavors at all locations. To this day, Lao Sze Chuan lives by the mantra “One Style For One Dish, A Hundred Dishes Have A Hundred Different Tastes,” a saying that keeps our most frequent customers coming back for more.

It will be located at 936 Sheraton Dr. in Mars, in what was most recently Max & Erma's (map). Work began on the spot in November 2024. This location is coming to the area by the restauranteur behind Wild Ninja Asian Grill in Oakland (2021-2022) and Dagu Rice Noodle in Squirrel Hill (2020-2025), in addition to Lao Sze Chuan, KyuRamen, Shinto, and Dagu Rice Noodle locations in Ohio.

Oakland's Smile Thai & Sushi closes.

Smile Thai & Sushi, which opened in October 2024 in the spot formerly occupied by Spice Island Tea House, appears to have closed over the summer. It opened with great fanfare, replacing the 29-year-old restaurant Spice Island, but was beset by poor health inspection reports and bad reviews.

Lucky Bites to hold Grand Opening tomorrow, August 16, in Bellevue, serving boba and poke bowls and featuring Steel Dragon lion dance performance.

Lucky Bites, a new restaurant coming soon to Bellevue featuring boba and poke bowls, will hold its Grand Opening tomorrow, August 16, at 3:00 pm.

Delicious poke bowls, refreshing boba, and a variety of Asian treats!

The opening will feature a lion dance from Steel Dragon and will coincide with traffic closures for Rhythm and Brew from 4 to 9.

Lucky Bites held its soft opening(s) on August 13 and 14. The restaurant is hiring, and those interested may send their resume to hello@luckybitespgh.com. The new spot is located at 549 Lincoln Ave. (map), the former home of Dietz Floral and Gifts.

Moochi & You, a new dessert place featuring mochi donuts, corndogs, and boba, set to open August 15 in Bellevue.

Moochi & You, an Asian dessert place, is set to open in Bellevue tomorrow. It will be located at 601 Lincoln Ave. (map), in what was most recently Valkyrie Doughnuts.

The shop, located in the heart of the neighborhood, will feature donuts as well as Korean corn hot dogs. Also on the menu will be classic boba, also known as bubble tea, a popular Asian drink that often consists of a milky sweet tea and tapioca pearl balls.

Moochi & You will offer a variety of flavors.

Moochi & You uses Ghirardelli chocolates and top the donuts with pistachios, Oreos and other goodies. The hot dogs are all beef and they have spicy options.

Also on the menu will be coffee and different tea flavors. All of the tea is brewed fresh. The fresh milk tea is made with organic whole milk.

Signage went up earlier this summer. The Moochi & You owner was one of the co-founders of China Star in the North Hills, which expanded to a second location in Squirrel Hill that eventually rebranded to become Sichuan Gourmet.

University of Pittsburgh to host Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in December.

The University of Pittsburgh will host the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) on December 7, offering a rare opportunity for test-takers in and around western Pennsylvania. Registration is set to open August 13 for the highest level, N!, with other levels to open throughout the month.

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) was developed in Japan, and has been offered since 1984 in countries all around the world as a means of evaluating the proficiency of non-native learners of Japanese.

Lucky Bites eyes August 16 opening in Bellevue.

Lucky Bites, a new restaurant coming soon to Bellevue featuring boba and poke bowls, is eyeing an August 16 opening.

Delicious poke bowls, refreshing boba, and a variety of Asian treats!

The restaurant is hiring, and those interested may send their resume to hello@luckybitespgh.com. The new spot is located at 549 Lincoln Ave. (map), the former home of Dietz Floral and Gifts.

Togyu Asian Barbecue and Bar in Cranberry to hold Grand Opening today, August 4.

Togyu Asian Barbecue and Bar in Cranberry, which ran its soft opening from July 23 through August 3, will hold its Grand Opening today, August 4, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. It is located in the Cranberry Mall spot formerly occupied by Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing (map).

Welcome to Togyu Asian Barbecue & Bar—Pittsburgh’s premier destination for refined Korean and Japanese-style barbecue. Conceived by two brothers with a profound appreciation for the artistry of authentic Asian cuisine, Togyu was born from a desire to introduce an elevated culinary experience unlike any other in the city.

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant dining culture of cities like Seoul and Tokyo, we’ve curated an environment where elegance meets tradition.

Guests are invited to indulge in the highest quality Angus Prime beef, expertly paired with the freshest locally sourced vegetables, all prepared to perfection at the table. Every detail is designed to enhance the senses—from the richness of the ingredients to the ambiance that surrounds each meal.

Initially announced in March, it is one of several all-you-can-eat Korean-style BBQ places announced for the Pittsburgh area in the last couple years, but the first for Cranberry.

Annual "Ihaw-Ihaw at Halo Halo & Bake Sale" fundraiser for Philippine-American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh, August 10 at North Park.

The Philippine-American Performing Arts of Greater Pittsburgh will present its annual "Ihaw-Ihaw at Halo Halo & Bake Sale" fundraiser on August 10.

Taste authentic homemade Filipino cuisine! Join us with your familiy and friends, and don't forget to pick up delicious desserts from our bake sale!

It runs from 12 to 6 pm---or until food runs out---at the Rose Barn at North Park (map).

Umai Thai & Sushi coming soon to Bellevue.

Umai Thai & Sushi is coming soon to Bellevue. It will open at 172 Lincoln Ave (map), in the spot occupied by Thai Tamarind until it relocated to 513 Lincoln Ave., a few blocks away, and rebranded as Thai Tamarind Noodle & Rice in June. A menu is available online but the restaurant, which draws its name from a Japanese word meaning delicious, isn't aiming to open until the fall.

Fujiya Ramen to open location in Robinson.

Fujiya Ramen, a Japanese ramen restaurant located in Shadyside, is planning to open a second location in Robinson. It will be located at 210 McHolme Dr (map), in what was the home of the Sushi Atarashi revolving sushi restaurant from September 2024 to January 2025. Fujiya Ramen, says the official site,

is the result of a passion for Japanese cuisine and collaboration between father and son, Minoru and Zen Yoshida. Minoru worked for more than 40 years making delicious ramen in both Tokyo and its surrounding Japanese prefectures. When he began his business in Tokyo in the 1960’s, ramen at the time only cost $1.40. Minoru’s business has come very far as his dream of opening a ramen shop in America has finally come true. We hope you will enjoy our family’s authentic ramen every time you visit.

Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea (一芳台灣水果茶) soft opens in Squirrel Hill.

The Taiwanese fruit tea chain Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea (一芳台灣水果茶) has soft opened its first Pittsburgh location. The US-based chain's Squirrel Hill spot is located at 5825 Forbes Ave (map), in what has been empty for a couple years but what was most recently Classic Lines bookstore. The soft open hours are 12:00 to 9:30 pm.

Paperwork and planning for the new tea spot---which will join Mango Mango, Tiger Sugar, Tsaaoca, and Meetcha on the same block---started back in October 2024. Yi Fang currently has locations throughout California, the East Coast, and elsewhere in North America.

Let's Sushi, an all-you-can-eat sushi place and "unlimited Japanese fusion," to soft open August 4 in Wexford.

Let's Sushi, an all-you-can-eat sushi place in the works for Wexford Plaza (map), plans to soft open on August 4 from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm. The restaurant offering "unlimited Japanese fusion," according to a sign in the window, will be located in the spot formerly occupied by Nakama. Paperwork indicates Let's Sushi is owned by the properietor behind other Asian buffets that used to operate in the area: Misaki, Yamato Hibachi Grill, and Old Town Buffet.

Koi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar eyes August opening in Monroeville.

Koi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is coming soon to Monroeville and is eyeing an August opening. It will be located at 1782 Golden Mile Hwy (map), in what was most recently Golden Palace Restaurant. The menu is hundreds of items long, consisting of a variety of hibachi items, poke bowls, sushi, rolls, standard Chinese and Thai entrees, boba tea, and more.

Lucky Bites, featuring boba and poke bowls, coming soon to Bellevue.

via @bellevueforward

Another new Asian place is coming soon to Bellevue: Lucky Bites, serving boba tea and poke bowls will be opening at 549 Lincoln Ave. (map), the former home of Dietz Floral and Gifts. Ownership is aiming for an August opening.

Moochi & You, a new dessert place featuring mochi donuts, corndogs, and boba, coming soon to Bellevue.

Signage is up for Moochi & You, an Asian dessert place, in Bellevue. It will be located at 601 Lincoln Ave. (map), in what was most recently Valkyrie Doughnuts. The Moochi & You owner was one of the co-founders of China Star in the North Hills, which expanded to a second location in Squirrel Hill that eventually rebranded to become Sichuan Gourmet.

Togyu Asian Barbecue and Bar in Cranberry announces August 4 Grand Opening.

Togyu Asian Barbecue and Bar in Cranberry, which will hold its soft opening today from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, has announced an August 4 Grand Opening. It is located in the Cranberry Mall spot formerly occupied by Lumberjaxes Axe Throwing (map).

Welcome to Togyu Asian Barbecue & Bar—Pittsburgh’s premier destination for refined Korean and Japanese-style barbecue. Conceived by two brothers with a profound appreciation for the artistry of authentic Asian cuisine, Togyu was born from a desire to introduce an elevated culinary experience unlike any other in the city.

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant dining culture of cities like Seoul and Tokyo, we’ve curated an environment where elegance meets tradition.

Guests are invited to indulge in the highest quality Angus Prime beef, expertly paired with the freshest locally sourced vegetables, all prepared to perfection at the table. Every detail is designed to enhance the senses—from the richness of the ingredients to the ambiance that surrounds each meal.

Initially announced in March, it is one of several all-you-can-eat Korean-style BBQ places announced for the Pittsburgh area in the last couple years, but the first for Cranberry.