Today is the first day of spring! (Finally). Soon, the weather will warm up and dining outside will become a pleasant experience again. To celebrate the first day of spring, I’ve rounded up 10 of the best food trucks around Seattle. From BBQ to ramen, there’s a food truck to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Bon Appetit!
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- Where Ya At Matt
Serving up mouthwatering Cajun and Creole dishes, Where Ya At Matt has been around since 2010. The menu includes soul food favorites like gumbo, jambalaya, and pillowy, sugar-dusted beignets. To find out where to find this sought-after food truck, check out Where Ya At Matt’s Instagram page.
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2. El Camion
For heavenly Mexican street food, look no further than El Camion. Everything on the menu is inexpensive and delicious, from the full-flavored tamales to the savory gorditas. You can find El Camion food trucks parked in North Seattle, West Seattle, Sand Point, and Roosevelt.
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3. Wood Shop BBQ
There is nothing quite like barbecue on a warm, sunny day. If you’re craving pulled pork, brisket, or smoked jalapeño mac n cheese, swing by Wood Shop BBQ. You can find the food truck schedule here, or visit the brick-and-mortar location in Central District.
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4. Layers Sandwich Co.
Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? Layers Sandwich Co. serves up elevated sandwiches with delicious flavor combinations. If you’re a meat lover, try the Precocious Piggy, made with slow roasted pork belly, pepper jelly, chicories, pickled onion, and aioli, served on toasted brioche. Vegetarians will appreciate the I’d Date A Jalapeño, filled with cheddar cheese, Deglet Noor dates, fresh jalapenos, and served on sourdough bread. The food truck will sadly be closing on Sunday, April 14th, but a brick-and-mortar location will be opening on Green Lake this summer. The food truck schedule can be found here.
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5. Midnite Ramen
Technically, Midnite Ramen is a “food cart”. The Japanese ramen here is seriously good. Specials include 50’s Classic Shoyu and Wontonmen. The most popular menu item is the Sapporo Miso, made with pork bones and flavored with miso. For an updated schedule, visit the Midnite Ramen website.
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6. Off the Rez
For fantastic Native American food, head over to Off the Rez. Fan favorites include the Powwow burger and sweet frybread, which is made with your choice of honey, cinnamon-sugar, strawberry preserves, lemon curd, Nutella, powdered sugar, or seasonal jam. For food truck locations, visit the Off the Rez website, or stop by the café located inside the Burke Museum in the U District.
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7. Seoul Bowl
Korean BBQ lovers, this truck is for you! Choose a base, protein, toppings, and sauce to create your perfect KBBQ bowl. This truck also serves up tasty Korean fried chicken, fried potstickers, and bulgogi kimchi cheese fries. Visit the Seoul Bowl website for up-to-date food truck locations. You can also dine at one of the many restaurant locations around Seattle.
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8. Bread and Circuses
For gastro-pub style comfort food, you’ll want to check out Bread and Circuses. The menu is full of exciting combinations like gnocchi tots and gochujang chicken wings. To enjoy a refreshing, cold beverage with your meal, visit the company’s walk-up window within The Woods tasting room in Sodo.
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9. Thai-U-Up
Since 2012, this food truck has been dishing up simple, satisfying Thai food. Here, you can order your favorite dishes like panang curry, cashew chicken, and of course, pad thai. For those who love spice, try the volcano chicken – deep fried and marinated with a sweet and spicy chili sauce, served on a bed of lettuce and rice.
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10. Mami Tran
For exciting Vietnamese food made with locally sourced ingredients, you’ll want to visit Mami Tran. It’s your one-stop-shop for addictive crispy egg rolls, banh mi sandwiches, and vermicelli rice noodle bowls. Everything on the menu is flavorful and delicious.
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