Look out Columbus! There is a new food truck that is serving up pizza, burgers, and wings with Indian spices.
Moon Pizza just opened up around 5 months ago and they are looking to take on Columbus through their flavorful offerings and Indian fusion dishes! They put an Indian twist to American favorites like burgers, pizza and wings. They have tasty appetizers like their masala chicken wings, samosa burger, and aloo tikki chaat.
I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to Bunty, the owner, who shared that he was inspired by Indian pizza trucks he saw in California and was determined to bring the innovative flavor to the food scene in Columbus. He is joined by his friend, Prianca, who is helping him realize his dreams by helping out when she is not working her other job. The chefs, Jaskaran and Mukul, bring their cooking expertise to bring delicious flavors to life through the items they offer. I was even able to tour and see how their food is made, and could definitely tell that they put their heart and soul into their food!
When you pull up to the food truck, don’t be surprised that it is in the back parking lot of Homewood Suites. Although the location can be off-putting for some, it is well worth it since there is plenty of space to eat in your car, outside the car, or at one of the two standing tables they have set up. Bunty, the owner of the food truck, shared how he had some troubles fighting to keep the space since the city authorities were pushing him to move.
They serve vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to fit a variety of dietary preferences.
We wanted to try a variety of items so the pizza combo meal gave us the perfect combination since we could get any 2 pizzas, burger, and 2 soft drinks for $33.99.
The Chicken Keema Burger was delicious. Keema means minced meat, so the patty comprised of a minced chicken patty seasoned with Indian spices, which is then grilled and paired with grilled paneer, tomatoes, onions, and topped with a homemade sauce. This burger was slightly spicy and the texture of minced meat was very interesting since the meat comes apart in your mouth, which made it easier to eat, and soaked in the flavor of the spices so well.
Their pizzas are made to order and baked in a stone oven to create a crispy yet soft texture.
The Chicken 65 Pizza is the perfect option for those who like spice. The workers warned us about the spice level and I will say, they are not playing around here! This pizza is loaded with flavor from their tandoori marinated chicken, combined with curry leaves, cumin, mustard seeds, mozzarella cheese, red onions, bell peppers, and cilantro. To elevate the spices, they add crushed dried chili peppers at the end. It was easily a level 6.5-7 for me and the heat definitely built up, so just beware if you are wanting to try it!
If you are wanting a milder and vegetarian option, I highly recommend the Potato Masala Pizza. This pizza is topped with sliced potatoes, combined with masala sauce, mozzarella cheese, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro. It is so flavorful and since potato is not a topping that you can readily find at pizza places in the U.S., I really enjoyed the texture of potatoes combined with the spices. It also comes with a side of crushed crunchy noodle pieces, which adds a nice texture to the pizza.
The pizzas and burgers are also served with 2 ranch sauces made in-house. The sauces are cilantro and mint ranch, which is creamy with a stronger flavor from the herbs, and a tandoori ranch, which is a creamy, savory ranch with an ever-slight kick. These sauces were phenomenal and complemented the pizzas so well.
I also tried their mango lassi, which was super creamy and not too sweet. It’s the perfect antidote to spiciness as well!
If you like what they offer, Moon Pizza also does catering for parties and gatherings. They offer a variety of chaat, including pani puri, samosa, and burger stations with a variety of toppings.
I cannot wait to see how this business continues to flourish and bring Indian inspired flavors to diversify Columbus’s food scene!
Location: 3861 Park Mill Run Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026
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