We all know the food truck scene isn’t exactly booming here (no thanks to the strict laws and regulations in place), but one can dream and hope, right? Here are nine food trucks from all over the world that we’d love to see in Singapore.
Kogi (Los Angeles/Orange County, US)
At the helm of Kogi’s mobile kitchen is celebrated American chef Roy Choi, who worked as a technical advisor to Jon Favreau in the film Chef, and is known as one of the founders of the food truck movement in the US. Kogi specialises in Korean-Mexican fare – think glorious chunks of marinated, barbecued Korean meat topped on tacos and stuffed in burritos.
Buster’s Sea Cove (Toronto, Canada)
Toronto’s home to an incredible amount of food trucks, but the crowds can’t seem to get enough of Buster’s Sea Cove and its fresh offerings. The tasty treats include fish tacos, shrimp tacos, lobster rolls, and crab rolls.
Señor Sisig
Señor Sisig (San Francisco, US)
Makers of Filipino-Mexican cuisine, Señor Sisig puts out stuff like burritos, tacos, nachos, and fries, all featuring the iconic Filipino item, sisig (diced meat with vinegar and soy sauce). However, instead of going down the traditional path of using various pork cuts and offal, these guys stick to using pork shoulder in their sisig creations.
Red Hook Lobster Pound (New York, US)
Recognised as the “lobster shack on wheels”, Red Hook Lobster Pound does one of the best lobster rolls in New York. We’d love to have the buttery Connecticut-style lobster roll right about now, but we wouldn’t mind helping ourselves to other items on the menu, like the lobster bisque and the shrimp roll.
Wafels & Dinges
Wafels & Dinges (New York, US)
Belgian waffle, anyone? The guys behind Wafels & Dinges certainly know how to make a mean version of the popular dessert. What’s fun is that the folks in the kitchen are constantly experimenting with different flavours so there’s always something new to look forward to. Both sweet (there’s one with Speculoos and whipped cream) and savoury (pulled pork!) options are available.
The Grilled Cheese Truck (Los Angeles, US)
It’s grilled cheese galore with The Grilled Cheese Truck, but they don’t just do one type of grilled cheese – in fact, the choices are nothing short of dizzying. Aside from the classics, you can get a mac and cheese-loaded option, a French onion soup melt, a goat cheese melt, and even sweet versions that come with sharp cheddar and brown butter caramelised apples.
Street Kitchen
Street Kitchen (London, UK)
British classics on-the-go? Yes, please. Street Kitchen showcases the best of British fare. Their menu’s pretty extensive; you can get breakfast specials like poached eggs and bacon brioche, as well as lunch offerings, like slow roast lamb and smoked salmon with buttered greens.
Jafe Jaffles (Sydney, Australia)
A jaffle is an Australian version of a toastie sandwich, and there’s no doubt that nobody does a jaffle on the move like Jafe Jaffles. Housed in an eye-catching bright yellow VW Kombi van, this mobile café puts out the treats filled with ingredients like chocolate and hazelnut fondant, and poached chicken. Keep in mind that the menu’s ever-changing though.
Daniel Thaiger (Bangkok, Thailand)
Daniel Thaiger’s cheeseburgers are a hit in Bangkok (particularly among American expats). There’s nothing extremely fancy about them, just good, simple, satisfying treats. However, that’s not to say they don’t do specials; there’s a decadent foie gras burger that makes an appearance every once in a while.
Top image: Buster’s Sea Cove