Moon Palace Express

"Moon Palace is an ideal spot for a quick meal. This takeout-only spot has great soup dumplings, along with must-order dishes like beef lo mein and dong po pork. " - adrian kane, john ringor

"Moon Palace Express is a family-owned takeout specialist that was recently revamped. In the back, the team has added cocktail spot Nine Bar, a sleek lounge with a tremendous bar bite menu. The 1-2 punch of Moon Palace’s kung pao chicken and Nine Bar’s fun drinks is tough to beat." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"Moon Palace started out as an upscale Chinese restaurant, but transitioned to a takeout spot to make room for its speakeasy, Nine Bar. And while there aren't any tables, they do have a few counter seats by the window if you want to eat your food while it's still warm. This place has good soup dumplings, along with must-order dishes like beef lo mein and dong po pork." - Adrian Kane

"Moon Palace Express is a takeout counter with a trimmed-down menu, located at the same address as Nine Bar. It evolved from the original Moon Palace restaurant, which was one of the oldest in the neighborhood, and has been owned by the Wang family since 1995. The restaurant was converted to a takeout counter during the pandemic and continues to serve the community." - aimee.levitt

"Moon Palace remains a Chinatown staple for good reason: It prepares beloved dishes, and it prepares them well, year after year, Christmas after Christmas. This year, however, it will only be taking reservations for parties of six or more." - aimee.levitt