MOSA White Station
850 White Station
  • Tuesday to Thursday 11AM - 2:30PM, 4PM - 8:30PM
  • Friday 11AM - 2:30PM, 4PM - 9:30PM
  • Saturday 4PM - 9:30PM
  • Sunday 11AM-2:30PM, 4PM – 8:30 PM
  • CLOSED Monday

(901) 683-8889
(901) 755-6755 

News

Closed Today!

Due to ice road conditions, we will be closed again today.
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Closing for dinner!

We will be closed for dinner tonight (1/31/23) starting at 2PM due to icy road conditions. We will make a decision about tomorrow's opening or closing in the morning. 
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Closed for dinner!

To our dear customers,

We have decided to close Mosa for dinner service this Friday evening to ensure the safety of our patrons and our staff. It was not an easy decision to make. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience. We are keeping our beloved city and the Nichols' family in our prayers.

Thank you for your understanding and your support.

The Mosa Team

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Friday, January 27, 2023

Mosa is Closed Today!

Brrr… it’s cold (and icy)! Out of an abundance of caution for our staff and guests, we will be closed today (02/03/22). ❄️
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, February 3, 2022

Open today at 4PM!

It’s a Memphis winter wonderland outside! We will open AT 4 PM today. Have a safe and fun snow day!

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Sunday, January 16, 2022

Mosa will be CLOSED today!

If you are out and about around the county, please stay safe and warm! See you tomorrow, Friday, January 7th.

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, January 6, 2022

Mosa Holiday Hours

Mosa will be closing early at 8PM on Friday, December 24, 2021 and will remain closed the 25th - 27th. We will also be closed on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Happy Holidays!

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, December 20, 2021

Dine In Closed Today at lunch!

Due to HVAC problems, our dining room will be closed for service today during lunch. Curbside pickup and takeout is still available. Dine in service will reopen at 4 pm. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon!

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Friday, August 13, 2021

Tax Free Dining Days!

The Tennessee's General Assembly has approved a 2021 sales tax holiday for restaurants.

Take advantage and come see us for a tax free dinner tonight, lunch or dinner tomorrow (dine in, takeaway and delivery). See you soon!

*Alcohol is not tax exempt.

 

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Now open DINE IN for lunch and dinner!

We are now offering dine-in fast casual service Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday for lunch 11AM-2:30PM and dinner 4-8:30PM, Friday lunch 11AM-2:30PM and dinner 4-9:30PM and Saturday dinner only 4-9:30PM. We will remain closed on Mondays for much needed family time. Thank your for your continued support.

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Comcast phones are down nationwide for AT&T customers, but we are OPEN!

Dear friends,

If you have an AT&T cell phone, you may not be able to get through to our phone lines due to a national Comcast voice outage (we use Comcast). We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

If you would like to place a pickup order, please order using a non-AT&T phone or place an order utilizing our online ordering platform at www.moasasianbistro.com.

Thank you for your patience!

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dine In Open Tue-Fri 11-2:30

We are thrilled to announce that we are now open for dine-in Tuesday through Fridays from 11am-230pm. Dinner will remain curbside and patio seating as weather permits Tuesday through Sundays beginning at 4PM.

You can still order your favorite Mosa meal online for curbside pickup. Head to www.mosaasianbistro.com/order-online to order on your computer, tablet or phone or give us a call at 901-683-8889 or 901-755-6755.

This past year has shown the goodness of our customers, the willingness of our business partners to be flexible, and the resilience and tenacity of our team. On behalf of our family to you - THANK YOU for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for your continued support and patience. 

Eddie, Michelle & Alex

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Mosa OPENING at 12PM today!

Good morning, Memphis! We have missed you this week and we are pleased to let you know that we will be safely re-opening TODAY (Friday, February 19th) at 12:00PM. We will be closing early at 8:00pm. Our parking lot has been cleared and salted and all dishes will be cooked using boiling hot water.

Come pickup your favorite soup (Pho, Yuan Bao, Niew Ro Mein, Hot and Sour or Wonton Soup) and all lunch/dinner favorites you've missed this week.

To order, call 901-683-8889 or 901-755-6755 or head to www.mosaasianbistro.com/order-online to place your curbside pickup order on your computer, tablet or phone!

We appreciate your patience over this past week and your continued support over this difficult past year. We will keep you updated via our website, Facebook and Instagram with any updates.

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Friday, February 19, 2021

CLOSED Thursday, February 18th

We will remain closed today while our staff and families stay hunkered down at home, but we are hoping to open back tomorrow (Friday). Thank you for your patience. Stay safe and warm!
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, February 18, 2021

CLOSED Wednesday, February 17th

We will be closed Wednesday, February 17th. Please check back daily for updates.
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, February 17, 2021

CLOSED Tuesday, February 16, 2021

We will be closed on Tuesday, February 16th due to inclement weather. We will update you with any changes. 
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, February 15, 2021

Mosa closing for dinner Sunday, February 14, 2021!

We will be closed tonight, so grab your favorite soups (Pho, Yuan Bao, Niew Ro Mein, Hot and Sour or Wonton Soup) and your lunch/dinner favorites while you can. Remember that we are always closed on Mondays. We will keep you updated day to day regarding changes in our schedule later in the week.

 

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Sunday, February 14, 2021

From Memphis Chowder to Cheeseburger Soup: Must-try soups at five Bluff City restaurants

The Yuan Bao chicken dumpling soup from Mosa Asian Bistro.

Mosa Asian Bistro: Yuan Bao Soup

The best way I know how to describe the Yuan Bao soup at Mosa Asian Bistro (850 S. White Station Road) is that it is an Asian spin on chicken and dumplings. Handmade chicken dumplings are served in a flavorful wonton soup broth with Napa cabbage, carrots and fresh cilantro. Crispy wonton strips and a dipping sauce (available in mild, medium or spicy heat) add the finishing touch. Each serving is a generous portion that, in my opinion, could serve two.

Link to article via Commercial Appeal 

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Friends of Temple Israel Fundraiser Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Order Mosa for lunch or dinner on Wednesday, January 13th and mention that you are a friend of Temple Israel and we will donate 10% of the proceeds from your check back to the organization. 

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Full Service Patio Dining Available!

While the dining room remains closed, we are now open for full service dining on the patio! No need to order curbside and walk your food over from your car, just come sit on the patio and we will be out to serve you. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. 
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Updated Hours on Sundays!

While our dining room remains closed, we are excited to announce that effective immediately, we are open for lunch AND dinner on Sundays along with Tuesday through Thursdays and will remain open for dinner only Saturday for catering, curbside pickup as well as delivery orders over $50. We would love for you to take advantage of our patio space (with no waiter service) anytime you pickup curbside.

To place your order, call 901-683-8889 or 901-755-6755.

Updated Hours effective 10/4/20:
Tuesday to Thursday 11AM - 2:30PM, 4PM - 8:30PM
Friday 11AM - 2:30PM, 4PM - 9:30PM
Saturday (Dinner Only) 4PM - 9:30PM
Sunday 11AM - 2:30PM, 4PM - 8:30PM
CLOSED Monday

Thank you for your continued support and patience. 

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Sunday, October 4, 2020

Mosa's New Extended Hours, Still Catering + Curbside + Delivery

While our dining room remains closed for a bit longer as we take precautions against COVID-19, we are excited to announce that effective Tuesday, June 2nd, we are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Thursday and dinner only Saturday and Sunday for catering, curbside pickup as well as delivery orders over $50. To place your order, call 901-683-8889 or 901-755-6755. Thank you for your continued support and patience. 

Updated Hours effective 6/2/20:
Tuesday to Thursday 11AM - 2:30PM, 4PM - 8:30PM
Friday 11AM - 2:30PM, 4PM - 9:30PM
Saturday (Dinner Only) 4PM - 9:30PM
Sunday (Dinner Only) 4PM - 8:30PM
CLOSED Monday

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, June 1, 2020

We are OPEN!

We've missed you all and so we are pleased to announce that we are now OPEN for curbside and delivery beginning at 4PM Tuesday through Sunday. You can call 901-683-8889 or 901-755-6755 to place your order.

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Important Opening Information

We've missed you all!

We plan on re-opening Tuesday, May 5th for curbside + delivery dinner! We hope you are all staying healthy and safe.

Michelle, Eddie & Alex

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Mosa Open for Frontline Catering Orders

Hi everyone. We hope that you’re all healthy and staying safe at home.

Dad, Alex and I would like to express our sincere and humble thank you to our wonderful patrons. The love and support you’ve shown us over these past several weeks has been amazing. You are truly the heart of everything we do!

We have made the decision to temporarily close our doors for take away and home delivery orders in order to take care of our number one priority: the health and safety of our Mosa team and you, our customer.

We will be closed beginning tomorrow, April 13th and plan to reopen on Tuesday, April 28th. During that time, we will be accepting catering orders for healthcare and frontline workers with a minimum order of $250. If you would like to place an order for delivery or are interested in making a donation toward one of these orders, please give me a call directly at (404) 593-6004 or email mpaolevine@gmail.com.

We will miss seeing all of you regularly but rest assured, we will stay in touch through our newsletter and social media. Thank you for your support and understanding! We WILL get through this together and we can’t wait to see you all again soon.

With love,
Michelle, Eddie and Alex

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Sunday, April 12, 2020

Mosa Now Open for Dinner Only Tuesday - Sunday | Curbside + Delivery

Dear friends, 

We are blown away by your support for our family and staff during this time! It's been wonderful to see all of you...curbside. As we navigate through these uncertain times, we've made some further changes to our business hours effective today. Please see below: 

Tuesday - Thursday
4PM - 8:30PM

Friday - Saturday
4PM - 9:30PM

Sunday 
4PM - 8:30PM

Curbside + Delivery
Call us to place your order:
901-683-8889 | 901-755-6755

Please continue to be safe! 

With love,
Eddie, Michelle and Alex

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Mosa Offering Updated Hours + Curbside Take Away + Delivery

To all our wonderful customers,

Thank you so VERY much for the outburst of support as we transitioned to curbside-only take away and delivery. We've made some minor changes to our business hours effective this week. Beginning this week, we will NOT be open for lunch on Saturdays + Sundays.

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday 11AM - 8:30PM
Friday 11AM - 9:30PM
Saturday 4PM-9:30PM
Sunday 4PM-8:30PM

Call us to place your order.
901-683-8889 | 901-755-6755

Stay safe and be well!

With Love,
Eddie, Michelle, and Alex

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, April 2, 2020

Important Update on Mosa Operations Due to Coronavirus

Dear Mosa Customers:

 

Keeping you, our staff and our families at the forefront of our business, we would like to address concerns about the Coronavirus and the measures that we are taking in order to do our part in helping our community stay safe and healthy . We will be monitoring this situation daily and abiding by guidances set by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization.

 

We have always maintained high standards of cleanliness and best sanitation practices. But with the onset of this virus, we are making even greater efforts to disinfect all surfaces areas, door handles and knobs, chairs, office supplies (pens, phones, staplers), electronics, and common areas such as restrooms.

 

To do our part in social distancing, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily change our mode of operations and our business hours for the well-being of our customers and staff. Please see below for the changes:

 

Starting Tuesday, March 17th, we will temporarily close all dine-in operations and transition to Pick Up Orders (Curbside Available), Large Delivery Orders, and Catering Orders only. There will be a $50 minimum order and a 15% Surcharge for Delivery & Catering Orders. There will continue to be no minimum order or surcharge for Pick Up Orders.  

 

We ask for your support as we try our best to navigate through this difficult time. As a team we appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming our normal business operations as soon as possible. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you and look forward to seeing you soon. Stay safe and healthy!

 

With love,

Eddie, Michelle, and Alex

901-683-8889 | 901-755-6755

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Saturday, March 14, 2020

Memphis Magazine Restaurant Readers Poll Names Mosa Among Best of Asian Fusion

Memphis Magazine's Restaurant Readers Poll 2020 recently named Mosa Asian Bistro among the top three best spot for Asian Fusion. View full results here
Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Daily Memphian: Short cuts

Mosa Asian Bistro hours have changed slightly, effective today. The restaurant remains closed on Monday and will be open 11AM-8:30PM on Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday; 11AM-9:30PM on Friday; and noon-9:30PM on Saturday. So if you're craving rainbow panang curry or yuan bao, hands down one of my favorite soups in town, now you know when you can get 'em. The address is 850 White Station Road and the phone number is 901-683-8889.

The Daily Memphian: Short cuts
Jennifer Biggs
1/13/2020

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, January 13, 2020

New Restaurant Hours

Effective January 14th, we will have new restaurant hours here at Mosa. These new hours will help our kitchen staff be able to spend more time with their families.

 

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, January 9, 2020

Mosa Closing Early this Tuesday!


 

Mosa will close at 4:30PM on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 for a private event and will resume regular business hours at 11AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

 

Thank you for understanding!

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Saturday, October 19, 2019

Mosa will be closed Tuesday

We’re on vacation, spending some time with our families! We will reopen Wednesday, August 7th. 


Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Hoodline: The 5 best Asian fusion spots in Memphis

The 5 best Asian fusion spots in Memphis

Tycoon Asian Restaurant | Fam | Rock N Roll Sushi | Mosa Asian Bistro | Pei Wei

Photo: Fam/Yelp

In search of a new favorite Asian fusion spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Asian fusion spots around Memphis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Tycoon Asian Restaurant

PHOTO: THOMAS O./YELP 

Topping the list is Tycoon Asian Restaurant. Located at 3307 Kirby Parkway, it's the highest-rated Asian fusion restaurant in Memphis, boasting four stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp.

2. Fam

PHOTO: FAM/YELP

Next up is Fam, situated at 149 Madison Ave. With five stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Asian fusion and Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Rock N Roll Sushi

  PHOTO: JEREMY T./YELP

Cordova-Appling's Rock N Roll Sushi, located at 2886 Wolf Creek Parkway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot four stars out of 165 reviews.

4. Mosa Asian Bistro

PHOTO: REGINALD B./YELP

Mosa Asian Bistro, an Asian fusion, Thai and Chinese spot in East Memphis, is another go-to, with four stars out of 159 Yelp reviews. Head over to 850 S. White Station to see for yourself.

Source: Hoodline/Yelp

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Memphis Flyer: Best of Memphis Voting is Open

We're thrilled to once again be recognized as one of the Best Thai & Chinese Restaurants in Memphis by readers of The Memphis Flyer. Help us receive the award by voting now until 8/22 @ 5:00PM CST.

http://bit.ly/2YPTFOh


Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, August 1, 2019

Mosa will be closed for Independence Day

Happy Independence Day! Mosa will reopen Friday, July 5th.

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, July 4, 2019

Hoodline: Here are Memphis's top 5 Southeast Asian spots

Here are Memphis's top 5 Southeast Asian spots

Pho Binh | Mosa Asian Bistro | Green Bamboo Noodle House | Le Delights - Banh Mi & Pho | Phuong Long

Looking for a delicious Southeast Asian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southeast Asian spots around Memphis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

Eastgate's Mosa Asian Bistro, situated at 850 S. White Station. With four stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp, the Asian fusion, Thai and Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite.

Source: Hoodline/Yelp

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, June 24, 2019

Commercial Appeal's Memphis Most Voting is Open!

Voting is NOW Open for The Commercial Appeal's 2019 Memphis Most Awards!

We would love your vote for Best Thai and Best Chinese Restaurant now through July 7. Thank you for your support!

http://bit.ly/2Q68VQh

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, June 17, 2019

Best of Memphis Nominations OPEN!

Memphis Flyers' Best of Memphis nominations are open now through June 27, 2019 @ 5PM. Please vote for your favorites around town, and consider including Mosa Asian Bistro in the following categories. Voting will begin August 1, 2019 @ 9AM. 

  • Best Chinese
  • Best Thai
  • Best Vientnamese
  • Best Patio
  • Best Lunch
  • Best Restaurant

Thank you!

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, June 3, 2019

Edible Memphis: Mosa Asian Bistro Thai Tea

Let's coool it down, Memphis. For #HumpDayJoewe're trying a different approach: Thai Iced Tea from our friends Mosa Asian Bistro! Thai Tea is made from strongly-brewed black tea which is then sweetened with sugar and topped with condensed milk, giving it that beautiful gradient. It will pair perfectly with Mosa's fresh Teriyaki Salmon Salad which contains a pan-seared salmon filet, mixed greens, pickled purple cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, avocado and fruit. 🥗 Don't you feel cooler already? 

Mosa is located at White Station and Poplar. They are closed on Mondays. How do you Mosa?

#ediblememphis #memphis #mosa #asian #thai#thaitea #tea #caffeine #lunch #salad#eastmemphis

Source: Edible Memphis

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Thrillist: The Best Restaurants in Memphis Right Now

We are honored to be listed in Thrillist.com's list of The Best Restaurants in Memphis Right Now. Here's what Stacey Greenberg had to say about Mosa:

Refreshing Asian-fusion from the godfather of Chinese food in Memphis
Eddie Pao, who has been in the restaurant business for 40 years and is known as the “Godfather of Chinese Food” can be found in the kitchen of Mosa, which he owns with his daughter, Michelle Pao-Levine. Eddie’s first restaurant, Formosa, opened in 1978 on Summer Avenue (and is now closed). Mosa is like its more sophisticated sister, and has a more elegant atmosphere and refined menu.

"Eddie’s Rainbow Panang Curry is definitely bucket list material."

Source: Thrillist.com

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Memphis Most Nominations OPEN!

Commercial Appeal's Memphis Most Nominations are open through May 31st. Please vote for your favorites and consider including Mosa Asian Bistro in the following categories. Voting opens on June 17, 2019 at 12:01AM CST.

  • Best Thai
  • Best Chinese

Thank you!

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, May 16, 2019

StyleBlueprint: We Love Dining At These Patios All Across Memphis

Mosa Asian Bistro

850 South White Station Road, Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 683-8889
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Make yourself at home on the patio at Mosa Asian Bistro. Michelle Pao Levine and her father, Eddie Pao, are the co-owners of Mosa. This restaurant recently made national foodie news in a Yahoo.com article entitled “The Best Chinese Food Restaurant in Every State.” In it, Mosa was named Memphis’ No. 1! Enjoy your delicious meal on the patio, which is enclosed in a lovely wrought-iron fence with beautiful greenery.

View the full list of awesome Memphis patios here: StyleBlueprint Memphis

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Thursday, May 9, 2019

Local Memphis: Youth Villages Hosts its 30th Annual Soup Sunday

Youth Villages hosted their 30th Annual Soup Sunday at the FedEx Forum on Sunday.

This year's special guest was Memphis Tigers men's basketball head coach Penny Hardaway, who welcomed attendees and rang the traditional kite-shaped dinner bells to get the event started.

Soup Sunday gives Mid-Southerners a chance to sample delicious treats from 50 of the best area restaurants and caterers.

More than 2,000 people came out to help raise money for the Youth Villages' Chris Crye mentoring program.

“If you have one person in your life sometimes that believes in you and sees things in you that you don’t see in yourself and is willing to spend time with you it can make a tremendous difference in your life,” said Richard Shaw, Youth Villages Chief Development Officer.

Big Bluff City food staples like Huey’s, Half Shell, and Mosa Asian Bistro were just a few of the places people could choose from for soup options.

Watch video here

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Sunday, February 17, 2019

Join us for a romantic Valentine's Day Dinner for Two!


Join us on Valentine's Day for a romantic dinner special!
We are accepting reservations at (901) 683-8889.

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Wednesday, February 13, 2019

The Weekly Dish: Youth Villages to host 30th Soup Sunday at FedExForum

Youth Villages will host its annual Soup Sunday tasting event Feb. 17 at FedExForum. 

This year marks the 30th anniversary for this beloved fundraiser. Pulling out all the stops for the celebration, organizers expect close to 3,000 guests and have about 60 restaurants and caterers lined up to prepare soup and much more.

Celtic Crossing is among the restaurants participating this year. It is Celtic Crossing's fourth year to take part.

“We usually try to bring a different soup each year,” said Garrett Miller, Celtic Crossing head chef. “This year we will be bringing an Irish vegetable soup plus our pimento cheese, which is made with our owner’s grandmother’s recipe.”

Each restaurant is asked to bring 30 gallons of soup. Miller estimates it will take him three to four days to make such a large quantity.

Some of the most popular restaurants and caterers in Memphis participate in the event, which has raised nearly $1 million since it started in February 1990. Each participant brings a soup, and most bring another specialty such as an appetizer, side or dessert.

“Restaurants like The Half ShellHuey’sHog Wild BBQ CateringMosa Asian BistroStone Soup Cafe and Rizzo’s participate year after year,” said Amanda Mullen, development coordinator with Youth Villages.

New in 2019 will be Strano by Chef JoshThe Capital Grille and Forest Hill Grill.

The logistics of feeding warm soup and other fare from 60 businesses to a crowd of thousands are pretty staggering.

Tom Cassidy III has been leading the charge for almost the entire history of the event.

“My family owned American Seafood, and my father was on the board of Youth Villages,” he said. “We would use our trucks and cold storage to transport the soups from the restaurants to the venue. I drove the very first truck.”

Today, Cassidy manages the central kitchen that stores and reheats the soups and other dishes for the event. “We want to make it as easy as possible for the restaurants,” he said. “I organize all the food and reheat it. … I’ve even cut cakes.”

Like most who volunteer for Youth Villages, Cassidy said it is a labor of love. “I’ve done several tours of Youth Villages," he said. "You just can’t wrap your head around what these kids go through. Any small thing I can do to help, I do.”

Soup Sunday was started by Danny Sumrall of The Half Shell and Mike Warr, a Youth Villages board member. The friends had seen a similar event in Little Rock, Arkansas, and thought it would be a great way for the Memphis community to visit several restaurants at once. With just a handful of restaurants, the first event was held at the old Captain Bilbo’s in Downtown Memphis. Little did they know how the event would grow to what it is today.

“We decided to try a day family event with the first event taking place at Captain Bilbo’s,” Sumrall said. “After our second year, we knew our space wasn’t large enough to accommodate the crowds so Soup Sunday has had several homes — including Woodland Hills Country Club and the Pyramid — and presently takes place at FedExForum.

“The work that Pat Lawler, CEO of Youth Villages, and his staff do for neglected youth made our involvement an easy choice. I’m a cheerleader for the event, encouraging my fellow restaurateurs to participate.”

The main event occurs in the concourse area of FedExForum, wrapping around the entire venue. A VIP area is upstairs in the Draft Room.

The event is designed to be a family affair, with a kids zone offering activities such as Oreo stacking contests, magic shows by Magic Mr. Nick, face painting and balloon animals.     

Funds for the event support the Chris Crye Mentoring Program at Youth Villages. “A lot of youth in our program don’t have a strong local support system,” Mullen said. “This program provides a mentor to allow them to get off campus and experience the city like other children do.”

General admission for adults is $20; children ages 6-12 are $10; and ages 5 and under are free. VIP Souper Party tickets are $75 for adults and $30 for children. VIP Souper Party tickets for couples are available exclusively at soupsunday.org for $110. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit soupsunday.org.                

Full article: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/dining/2019/02/07/memphis-restaurants-youth-villages-soup-sunday-fedexforum-graceland-barbecue/2728714002/

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Friday, February 8, 2019

Bring in the (Chinese) New Year with Good Luck!

Bring in the New Year with good luck!

Get a small plate of these yummy Chinese New Year traditions for just $6 with purchase of entree February 8+9.

Available for lunch and dinner (dine in only).

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Friday, February 8, 2019

Chinese New Year Specials February 8 + 9

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Commercial Appeal: Happy Chinese New Year! Mosa Shares a Taste of How to Celebrate

Commercial Appeal
by Jennifer Chandler

Happy new year! No, I am not a month late — Tuesday is the Chinese New Year.

The Chinese New Year is all about new beginnings and fresh starts. This holiday, often called Spring Festival, has more than 4,000 years of history and is the longest holiday of the year for China. The date is based on the lunar calendar. In China, festivities begin the evening before the new year and last until the Lantern Festival, which is held on the 15th day of the year.

In Chinese astrology, each year is represented by a different animal — 2019 is the Year of the Pig, which is predicted to be a lucky year. The pig represents diligence, kindness and generosity.

Food is a big part of the celebration, with many dishes symbolizing good fortune and other such wishes for the coming year.

To learn more about the holiday and its traditions, I called Eddie Pao, the chef and owner of Mosa Asian Bistro. He runs his Asian fusion East Memphis restaurant with his daughter, Michelle Pao Levine.

Pao grew up in Taipei and has fond memories of celebrating the Chinese New Year in his home country of Taiwan.

For the celebration, Chinese families go from house to house, enjoying big spreads of symbolic dishes.

“Every house had a party,” he said. “The dishes were small plates, like dim sum. You could go to up to 15 or 20 different homes, so you just enjoyed a little at each house.”

There are four dishes that were his favorites, and he plans to serve a few of them as specials the weekend of Feb. 8-9.

A dish called “The Perfect Ten” is one of his favorites of the holiday season, and was served every year by his family.

“The number 10 means abundance and completeness,” Pao said. “This dish has 10 different ingredients — like firm tofu, Chinese black mushrooms, carrots and turnips — and each is cooked separately before being put together.”

Pao said it is a labor-intensive dish, with each ingredient being thinly sliced into julienne strips. He also said it’s a beautiful dish, thanks to all the colors.

Also on his Chinese New Year menu are crispy spring rolls. Pao adds sprouts to the filling because they signify new growth and new life.

A “Jiao” curry dumpling is also planned. Levine plans to make this savory beef pastry.

“The significance of a food that is round or moon-shaped is that it represents the circle of life,” she said.

For a sweet treat, Pao also plans to make a dish that in Mandarin is called Nian Gao. It’s a sticky rice cake. Like most Chinese words, gao has several meanings, one being “tall.” Eating one of these treats is a wish to be successful and to live “higher” each year.

If you can’t stop by Mosa for one of its Chinese New Year specials, you can still enjoy a little luck for the new year.

“Noodles represent long life, and oranges are eaten at the end of a meal to sweeten your life,” Levine said.

Full link here: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/dining/2019/01/31/memphis-restaurants-chinese-new-year-mosa-asian-bistro-dinstuhls-masterchef-junior-gordon-ramsay/2667331002/

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Friday, February 1, 2019

The Best Restaurants in Memphis Right Now

There's never been a better time to check out the Memphis restaurant scene. We’re seeing Downtown become an established culinary destination with the opening of a great food hall and continued growth in all sectors. Crosstown Concourse continues to bring us new and exciting dining options, and its momentum is reinvigorating old neighborhoods like Madison Heights. From fine dining and soul food to the diner of your dreams, Memphis is making it happen in big ways. And of course we didn't forget our insider knowledge of barbecue and chicken wing spots. Here are the best spots that opened in 2018, along with some of our tried and true favorites.

Mosa Asian Bistro

Refreshing Asian-fusion from the godfather of Chinese food in Memphis
Eddie Pao, who has been in the restaurant business for 40 years and is known as the “Godfather of Chinese Food” can be found in the kitchen of Mosa, which he owns with his daughter, Michelle Pao-Levine. Eddie’s first restaurant, Formosa, opened in 1978 on Summer Avenue (and is now closed). Mosa is like its more sophisticated sister, and has a more elegant atmosphere and refined menu. Eddie’s Rainbow Panang Curry is definitely bucket list material.

Full article: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/memphis/best-restaurants-memphis?fbclid=IwAR1IS17c_OfG9tzYGORSUEgeejmSvgvANOfRSYxyHe653MLEjVviOzTDTOo

Posted by Mosa Asian Bistro at Monday, December 17, 2018

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