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Pune Food Truck Zone

I am not very fussy when it comes to food, my mother will probably disagree, but really I am not very picky about what I eat. Methi (fenugreek), palak (spinach) and karela (bitter gourd) are an exception to this rule. Fast food and I have been in a long and successful relationship. A fortnight ago, on Thursday, Facebook announced that a new 'food truck park' had materialized in Viman nagar.

So, on Saturday, having cajoled my wife to try out the new 'fried ice cream' we reached the designated spot. We were greeted by colorful trucks and an aroma of meat being grilled nearby. Some of my likeminded friends had already reached before us and were about to get started on some burgers they had bought.


So, the food truck park comprised of 7 gaily painted trucks with an assortment of cuisines being served. There is a truck which sells everything in eggs, another truck which sells desserts and snacks. 2 trucks which dish out Mexican stuff, and one good truck which serves good ol' kebabs.

We tried the burritos and tacos first.  However, they were a tad too bland for my liking. In fact, there isn’t a single interesting thing I remember about eating from that truck.

Next, we tried assorted burgers from a truck called 3 Bhukkads. They were strictly OK. Again, they weren't bad in any way, but they failed to make a lasting impression on either my taste buds or my mind.










Coming to the interesting bit now. The Cuban sandwich I tried was quite good. The chicken wings were good too. The unique dish I had from "Hakuna Matata" was the fried ice cream. It was a scoop of ice cream, covered in batter, deep fried and topped with chocolate sauce. It was a first for me, and therefore was interesting.





Last, we tried the sweet stuff. Mexican chocolate ice cream topped with nuts was my pick of the day. Proper dark chocolate, and a perfect dessert for someone who is trying to keep off sugar.
 


Thus it was a bitter-sweet experience in more ways than one. Should you visit this place? Definitely. Go without having any expectations and you will feel that you have had your money’s worth.

If you really like food trucks though, head over across the Nagar road and try the Mexican Rodeo which is just around the corner from Bishops school there. It will be a rewarding experience.

Nachos Grande


 More information :
https://lbb.in/pune/pune-food-truck-zone/
http://www.cityshor.com/pune/punes-first-and-only-food-truck-zone-opens-its-gate-today/

As usual, comments and feedback is always welcome.
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Location: 232, New Airport Rd, Sakore Nagar, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411014, India

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