Food trucks are a growing industry in the busy cities of the Los Angeles area. Patrons can be assured that food truck fare is as safe as eating in restaurants. Depending on community laws where they operate, owners must comply with closely-monitored health, cleanliness and parking regulations.
The busiest locations are near big industries, such as aviation and shipping, as well as universities, beaches and recreation areas. Some trucks operate from one location, while others spend an hour or so at one spot, then move on to others. Food truck operators don’t have the heavy expenses of restaurant owners, so their prices are normally less what you’d pay for a sit-down meal. From our experiences, the following five are the best:
Kogi BBQ (kogibbq.com)
Where else can you get combination Korean and Mexican tacos? Or a blackjack dirty dog or French kiss? In addition to all the fusion meat and seafood dishes, Kogi trucks offer vegetarian specialties, such as tofu tacos. From a one-truck operation in the West Los Angeles area less than a decade ago, Kogi now has five food trucks.
Vizzi (http://www.vizzitruck.com)
The Vizzi truck operates out of the Eagle Rock area, and calls its fare coast infused. On any day, customers can find Mexican and Asian specials. One combination is braised Wagyu beef sliders on a Hawaiian bun with chimmichura sauce. Another is the foie gras peanut butter and jelly on a taco.
World Fare Bustaurant (worldfare.com)
In addition to good food, this was once a London-style double-decker bus. Patrons can order in the lower level, then dine in the seats above. Among Mexican and Asian favorites, the bunny fare menu includes tangy African organic jidori chicken pieces in scooped bread loaves. The bus operates in various Los Angeles and beach areas.
Green Truck (treehugger.com)
The Green Truck, is in Venice and other ocean-front areas. The owners tout the green, including the truck fuel. It’s a combination vegetable oil and bio-diesel. The menu veggie items are California grown and organic, including lettuce, tomatoes, bok choy and carrots. For those who want poultry there’s free-range chicken. For seafood lovers, the Green Truck serves mercury-free tuna tacos.
The Buttermilk Truck (buttermilktruck.com)
This foodie wagon out of Santa Monica has a very creative all-day menu, but is a favorite breakfast stop wherever it puts on the brakes. Everything is made from scratch, including varieties of waffles and pancakes, as well as made-to-order egg and meat platters. As with most of the upscale food trucks, the Buttermilk is available for special occasions, such as school events, family picnics, tour groups and sports events.
Summary
Food trucks offer relaxed eating in locations where you can munch on the run, in your car or on a quiet park bench. Because of cyberspace, you can instantly get today’s and future locations of your favorite food truck on Facebook, Twitter or by logging onto the truck’s own website.
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