Increasingly becoming popular since the 2010s, food trucks are a fun food experience. Quite a leap for the street food industry, they serve everything from finger food to speciality menus on the go, as they move around in different areas.
Set to become the food truck capital of the country post the state government's initiative, Delhi and NCR have a wide variety of food trucks to choose from. So much so that every year it is also the host to the Delhi Food Truck Festival with the largest number of participants in the country, and witnesses a good attendance at popular food festivals like Horn Ok Please. Scale wise too, Delhi NCR offers a wide variety from small standalone trucks to truck franchises with a base eatery, making operations smoother.
From Asian to Mughlai, these 5 food trucks in Delhi NCR are a must-try
1. Lalit Food Truck
Serving the best Mexican food in Delhi, the Lalit Food Truck Company is a budget-friendly option for all taco and quesadilla lovers. A branch-off of the famous Lalit Group, it is one of the most popular food trucks in Delhi. Brightly coloured, The Lalit Food Truck is very easy to spot when it moves around different locations in the city. With their prices starting at Rs 100 only, the Lalit Food Truck is among our top suggestions.
Location: Usually at Barakhamba Road, New Delhi but goes around
Price for two: Rs 300 (approx.)
2. Drifters Cafe
If you are looking for a great place on the wheel, serving a wide variety of delicious Asian cuisine, the Drifters Cafe Gurugram's food truck is your place. With excellent service and friendly staff, they offer a wonderful amalgamation of Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese cuisine. They serve wonderfully crispy and flaky spring rolls, which are juicy on the inside, and among our top recommendations is the corn & water chestnut dim sums. If you are looking for great quality food, you should definitely try out Drifters Cafe.
Location: Sector 29, Gurugram
Price for two: Rs 500 (approx.)
3. Cosmic Cafe
Serving mouth-watering Italian cuisine in Dwarka, Cosmic Cafe is especially famous for its sandwiches. This is a conscious food truck which makes a constant effort to reduce its carbon emissions. They offer scrumptious meals consisting of various hot and cold beverages, burgers, pasta, egg dishes and a lot more. Since they are environmentally conscious, they also make upcycled plant pots, newspaper seed pencils and hand-painted stones which are available for sale. To enjoy an affordable meal and interact with the most friendly staff, the Cosmic Cafe is a must-visit.
Location: G3C, Vardhaman Crown Mall, Sector 19B, Dwarka, New Delhi
Price for two: Rs 300 (approx.)
4. Truckafe
Truckafe in Subhash Nagar, serves mouthwatering fries, burgers, momos, salads and a lot more. A lot of their dishes are made from fresh and locally sourced ingredients and they also have a wide range of hot and cold beverages that you should definitely try. Their chilly garlic momos and cheesy fires are among our top suggestions. Whether to grab a quick or spend a fun time with friends, you must visit Truckafe.
Location: Subhash Nagar, Main Market, Near Ramlila Ground, New Delhi
Price for two: Rs 300 (approx.)
5. Food Rath
Food Rath is a quirky food truck in Delhi NCR with a rooftop seating space. Splashed with vibrant colours, the truck's kitsch design is sure to catch your eye. They serve Mughlai and Rajasthani cuisine and have a variety of egg dishes to choose from. If you are in the mood to enjoy a chill and fun time with friends over desi cuisines, Food Rath is the ideal place for you. They also have another mobile outlet parked in Noida now.
Location: 152, Shushant Marg, Sushant Lok Phase 1, Sector 43, Gurugram, Haryana
Price for two: Rs 500 (approx.)