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Street food in Malta: 16 of the best trucks
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STREET FOOD IN MALTA: 16 OF THE BEST TRUCKS
Every foodie will agree that it's not always about fine dining to get an excellent meal. A lot of the time in the culinary world... less is more. Street food trucks are providers of some of the best foods in the world (there's even a hit Netflix series dedicated to meals on wheels).
So it's time to hit the streets to follow some of the top street food trucks in Malta, because you don't need a swanky kitchen to cook up an extraordinary meal!
IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:
1
EAT, Mosta
EAT are purveyors of exemplary barbecued and smoked dishes... particularly meat. On the menu, you'll find smoked pulled pork or beef, Philly cheesesteak, scrumptious burgers (including the Juicy Lucy), beef brisket and more.
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2
The Chippy Van, various locations
This lovely couple from Yorkshire (UK) have dedicated their time to bring the most authentic British fish & chips to Gozo and Malta. You'll also find scampi & chips, mushy peas and battered sausage & chips. Everything is homemade!
Find them from 5pm-8pm in Malta (Mellieha Bay or St Paul's Bay) and Gozo (Marsalforn or Mgarr Harbour).
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3
Yugto Bao Buns, Sliema
Bao down to Yugto. Their menu includes succulent buns filled with either hoisin pulled chicken, pork belly, tender duck, brisket, torpedo prawn and more. Fat, fluffy and delicious!
They also have two rice dishes. The Korean pork belly (Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays) and a chicken curry (Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays). Their extended opening hours run until 9pm.
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4
Saigon, various locations
If you're craving good Vietnamese grub, then you're in luck! Saigon's menu will sort you out with beef pho, Viet spring rolls (fresh or fried), banh mi, satay and other specials.
You can find them in Swatar on Mondays and Thursdays (in front of Tower Business Centre), Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Ta' Xbiex and Fridays at Malta International Airport.
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5
Kuya, Sliema
This Asian fusion street food truck is popular for a reason. Wrap your lips around items (although the menu changes often) such as red Thai curries, bang bang chicken, chicken katsu, honey glazed crispy beef and more.
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6
Sofrito, various locations
Sofrito are a Jack of all trades. They have lots of dishes from all over the world including burgers (such as Wagyu and duck), piadinas (spicy chicken, falafel, steak & cheese and red lentil), various kinds of egg noodle options, vegan spring rolls, ramen and more.
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7
The Belgian Fry, St Paul's Bay
They stick to their promise of bringing traditional Belgian fries to Malta. You can have your fries smothered in various sauces such as curry ketchup, tartar, satay, sweet onion, mayo and more. The fries are freshly cut daily and double-fried in refined beef fat.
The Belgian Fry also dish out snacks such as chicken corn, nuggets, frikandel sausage, meat croquette and cheese soufflé.
Find them in Xemxija Bay Thursdays to Sundays, 12pm - 10pm (hours might change so do stalk their Facebook page).
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8
Penzalapanza, Gzira
Penzalapanza have a menu consisting of several hot dogs (with different types of sausages from frankfurters to weiners) and burgers with Italian meats. A carnivore's wet dream!
They're parked in Gzira from 6pm till 3am!
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9
Sparta Authentic Greek Cuisine, Sliema
If you fancy some authentic Greek grub then head over to Sparta in Sliema. They offer meze, pork or chicken gyros, souvlaki on skewers, spartan sandwiches, Greek burgers made with 100% beef and skepasti and more.
10
Banh Mi, various locations
Legit Vietnamese street food is what you'll find here. Expect traditional banh mi (chicken and a vegan option), pork and shitake mushroom spring rolls, bao buns and some delicious specials.
Recently, they've been parked in San Gwann, but follow their Facebook for updates.
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11
Ann's Van, new location TBA
Although Ann's taking a little break at the moment, when she's back in action, you can devour healthy yet hearty homemade food dishes using local ingredients. Dishes have Mediterranean, North African and Middle Eastern influences and flavours.
Vegetarian and vegan offerings are always available. Follow her Facebook page for any updates on when she'll be up and running again.
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12
Pepito, various locations
This pizza truck only started operating last month and are already making waves. They serve high-quality Neapolitan pizzas using the freshest ingredients (with over ten offerings to choose from).
Find Pepito in various locations including Bugibba.
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13
El Traco, various locations
El Traco specialises in Mexican dishes with a Californian twist. Choose from their tacos (using corn tortillas), burritos filled to the brim, nachos and more.
The man behind this truck is the same owner as Kuya!
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14
Orange Miles, Ta' Xbiex
Follow this orange van for a plethora of breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes. The menu often changes and you'll find items such as chicken breast with Jamaican jerk spices on rice, pulled pork bun (with onion, cheese and chorizo), quinoa salads, rice dishes and more.
Follow, follow, follow their Facebook page to stalk their menus.
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15
Bavarian Sausage, Sliema
You'll certainly enjoy biting into the dishes served by Bavarian Sausage in Sliema's The Strand. Their bratwurst hot dogs are something to talk about.
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16
Strü, various locations
Stü focuses on artisan sweet and savoury homemade treats. They prepare freshly-baked stroopwafels, cheesecake on a stick, green Thai curries and pulled pork in between stroopwafels.
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Elsa Messi
Food connoisseur, curiosity feeder and travel queen. Londoner who has lived in Tokyo and now based in Malta.
I like what I C: Cheese, cats, consuming cuisines, canines, cooking, clothes and countries. I also like taking long romantic walks to the fridge.
