Around 11am, I met up with friends at Grand Army Plaza to start our food truck journey. We traveled from Park Slope to Williamsburg, the East Village, Union Square, the Flatiron District, West Harlem, the Meatpacking District, the West Village, back to the East Village, SoHo, and finally back to Park Slope. In the end, I spent about 11 hours visiting 12 trucks, leaving me with sore feet but loads of fun.
The Le Gamin truck was in Jersey that day, so I couldn’t try it. A friend had the merguez sandwich earlier in the week and raved about it.
Food Rundown
Green Pirate Juice Truck
Location: Grand Army Plaza @ Prospect Park West
Time: 11am
I see this truck often but never considered getting a juice from them. I got The GP Lemonade, with lemon, red apple, and cucumber. The cucumber taste dominated the drink, except for a pleasant twang after the cucumber taste faded. I wanted more balance between the apple and cucumber. Refreshing, but not what I expected.
Wafels and Dinges Truck
Location: 7th Ave & Carroll St
Time: 11:40am
The new truck had two people working instead of one. I ordered a pre-made wafel with Nutella and strawberries. While tasty, I miss when they served freshly made wafels. This one wasn’t too old, but nothing beats a fresh one.
Rickshaw Dumplings
Location: 7th Ave & Garfield Pl
Time: 11:55am
I’ve never been impressed by Rickshaw Dumplings, and this visit didn’t change my mind. The six veggie dumplings ($6) were chewy with bland filling. The vinegar-based dipping sauce helped but couldn’t save them.
Treats Truck
Location: Union St between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West
Time: 12:20pm
I ordered the Mexican brownie, rich and chocolatey but needed more cinnamon flavor. Kim Ima, the owner, kindly asked if I wanted a side, center, or corner piece. The corner piece was delicious.
El Diablo Taco Truck
Location: Union Pool, Williamsburg
Time: 1:24pm
The chorizo taco came topped with onions, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, and a lime wedge. It was salty, fresh, and flavorful. Though I’m not usually a fan of corn tortillas, this one impressed.
Final Thoughts
A tiring but exciting day exploring the city’s food trucks. Next time, I’ll try Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, revisit Cupcake Stop, and sample The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck.
