Kolkata, the city of joy is famous for its regional food stalls and restaurants all around. Besides street foods, food trucks have been put up to save us from hunger pangs. Easy to eat and at a low pocket pinch, here are some food truck recommendations you should definitely try.
1. Agdum Bagdum
The city’s first gourmet food truck that got inspired by New York food trucks. With its unique variety of food, they serve Hyderabadi biryani in Kolkata style, Mutton Kabiraji Burger, Meiwei Chinese Spaghetti, Indian Mirchi Wala Buritto Wrap, Lasagna, momos and other snacks.
- Cost for 2: Rs. 250
- Address: Near Ekdalia Evergreen Club, Ballygunge
- Hours: 12 pm – 9 pm
2. Hungry Hands
Placed near BBD Bagh, Dalhousie, the office para of the city, it has been a difficult journey. The owners and chefs gave up the traditional dishes and introduced foodies to their continental dishes. Presently, they sell rice noodles and prawn thai curry, which is the highest-selling combo. Besides, people go crazy for their prawn chips.
- Cost for 2: Rs. 250
- Address: Dalhousie, BBD Bagh
- Hours: 12:30pm – 10pm
3. Thank God it’s fresh
Goes by the tagline “Kolkata’s freshest food on wheels” TGIF opens right from 5:30 am. Famous, especially for its fusion food and the songs that it plays. You can stop here and have sandwiches or pancakes for breakfast with a glass of juice. TGIF has a neat cooking arrangement with a well-systemized set of appliances. Locals say spaghetti, museli, wine marinated grilled chicken are in demand from this truck.
- Cost for 2: Rs. 200
- Address: Near Calcutta Rowers Club, Southern Avenue (Location varies)
- Hours: 5am- 9pm
4. Cooks on Wheels
You must have come across this food truck at least once in the city. Located near the shopping hub of Kolkata, esplanade Cooks on wheels have been serving over the years. It is known to be the most affordable food truck and also a regular one. Well, there’s less of speciality yet more of quality and wholesome filling. Here, rolls, noodles, fried rice and chilli chicken are the best served. Stopping here once you are done with your shopping in the new market is so irresistible.
- Cost for 2: Rs. 200
- Address: New Market area, Esplanade, near metro gate number 4
- Hours: 12pm – 10pm
5. Foodie Roadie
With the tagline, “No ghee, no oil”,, yes it’s a food truck for the health-conscious, fashion freak generation. Their best servings are burritos, wraps, nachos, falafel, tacos, burgers and sandwiches.
- Cost for 2: Rs. 200-250
- Address: Outside DLF IT Park, Street number 30, Newtown
- Hours: 11:30am – 7:30pm
6. On the Wheels
- Cost for 2: Rs. 150-200
- Address: Near Sony Centre, Elgin road
- Hours: 10 am onwards
7. Food First
This food truck represents the thought of simple living and high thinking. The kung pao chicken with nuts and pan-fried momos with two dips are just amazing. The noteworthy thing about this food trust is that the service is quick. If you’re in a hurry and need to grab something delicious to eat, go ahead and order chicken lollipop, Gravy noodles and so on.
- Cost for 2: Rs. 300
- Address: Ajay Nagar, Kolkata
- Hours: 12pm – 10pm
8. That Food Truck [TFT]
When an advertising professional travelled across the city and discovered that there is hardly any food joint that serves food at a low cost while maintaining hygiene, he came up with TFT. This food truck remains parked in Salt lake are and serves street food. It is recommended that you try fries, grills, chicken and paneer burgers, momos, grilled chicken and especially the mutton Galouti Burger. The food joint is open till 2 am at night. So if you’re craving a midnight snack, you can walk till here if you reside nearby.
- Cost for 2: Rs. 200
- Address: Sector 5, Salt Lake
- Hours: 12 pm – 2am
9. Kebab Mein Haddi
This food truck serves delicious and juicy kebabs and barbeques. You can stop here for lip-smacking grilled snacks. They take safety precautions and maintain proper hygiene, following all guidelines. Open in the evening hours, and you can also reach them through Zomato.
- Address: Near Hiland woods, New Town
- Hours: 6pm – 11pm
When moving around the city, you may come across these food trucks, gather your buddies, get involved in the crowd and order for yourself. Share with us if you have anything else to add with the list.
Author:
Rupa Jana
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