What Is The Best Street Food In The UK And USA?

Whether you’re travelling or exploring your local city, food trucks are a great way to taste some of the best street food around the world. With thousands of people flocking to street food markets and festivals, comparethemarket.com take a look at some of the best food trucks of Instagram, so you can follow them on their journey, both on and offline.

Flavours from around the world

If you’re a foodie, you’ll know that street food has become a popular choice for many across the world. With some even getting their own Michelin star, it seems no Instagram profile is complete without a tasty snapshot of these delicious delights.

Comparethemarket.com found the most liked Instagram posts using #foodtrucks in each area, and have created a list of some of the best food trucks in the UK and US, so you won’t miss out on the top street food these cities has to offer:

Los Angeles

• Astro Doughnuts – These tasty treats are from out of space, well not literally, but they might as well be, and with over 47,000 followers they’re one of LA’s most popular food trucks. You can try a Maple Bacon doughnut, or maybe some of their delicious fried chicken.
• Word of Mouth Truck – This 100% plant-based food truck is on a mission to bring veganism to the streets of LA. Enjoy Buffalo Cauliflower or the Word Burger made with a sweet potato and black bean patty.
• Mad Dumplings – Some of the best street food is found in Asia, which is no surprise as their dishes are bursting with flavour and cultural history. This food truck serves some of the best Asian hand-wrapped dumplings across the Orange and Los Angeles counties.

New York

• Island Spice Grill – Popping up all over the city, Island Spice Grill is the best way to get your Caribbean fix without having to leave NYC. This colourful food truck can’t be missed, with over 37,000 followers – you can enjoy everything from shrimp to lobster (just imagine the palm trees and beaches to complete the culinary experience).
• Uncle Gussy’s – If you want to try some Greek food, Uncle Gussy’s is the food truck for you! Over 10,000 followers enjoy their posts on Instagram. With two brothers running the show, and their mother preparing all the delicious meats and sauces, you can enjoy anything from a gyro pita to authentic pork souvlaki.
• NYC Mac Truck – Everyone loves mac and cheese and this food truck is dedicated to serving New York City with the best mac and cheese around. With fried mac bites, classic mac and cheese and toppings such as applewood smoked bacon and buffalo chicken, this is comfort food heaven on wheels.

London

• Meat the Chef – For all things carnivorous, head to Meat the Chef. With just under 2,000 followers on Instagram, this food truck has some of the best fried chicken around. Taste their Korean fried chicken, bacon jam or shredded duck poutine if you’re feeling adventurous.
• Only Jerkin’ – Want to enjoy fried chicken with a Caribbean twist? Luke and Jess frequently update their Instagram with delicious snaps of their food and rather snazzy truck in and around London for their 10,000+ followers. Don’t forget to try their signature jerk chicken nuggets in a ginger beer batter!
• Greek on the Street – Mediterranean street food has always been a popular choice on the streets of London. This Greek street food truck serves their dishes with a British flair; from kebabs to falafel enjoy fresh produce from Greece, Cyprus, and the UK.

Other Locations

• ShrimpWreck (Glasgow) – One of the most vibrant cities in Europe, Glasgow is a great place to discover street food. You can find ShrimpWreck in the Argyle Street Arches of Glasgow on the weekend to enjoy crispy squid, shrimp buns and mango and pineapple salsa.
• Blue Caribou (Manchester) – This food truck has over 10,000 followers on Instagram, serving the best poutine in Manchester. If you want a taste of Québec in Manchester – this is the place for you.
• Fire + Dough (Edinburgh) – No street food list is complete without pizza and Fire + Dough make artisan wood-fired pizza with the freshest ingredients. With just over 1,500 followers on Instagram, this beautifully restored horsebox can be found on the streets of Edinburgh.
• The Green Grill (Brighton) – Street food can be healthy too! This food truck lives and breathes junk food – but making it good for your body, the planet, and animals. Enjoy vegan mac and cheese or a Red Devil burger made from a beetroot bun and kidney beans.
• The Grilled Cheese (Portland, OR) – There’s nothing quite like a classic grilled cheese sandwich, and this food truck is dedicated to serving them. With only around 1,000 followers on Instagram, The Grilled Cheese might be Portland’s best-kept secret.
• CheBogz Filipino (Seattle, WA) – With over 2,500 followers, this family-recipe based food truck serves fresh Filipino food on the streets of Seattle. If you can’t decide between chicken adobo or pork lumpias – their 50/50 option allows you to get both.
• Four Brothers (Austin, TX) – Want a taste of Venezuela? Well, head down to Austin to try some of Four Brothers’ amazing food. From arepas to empanadas, their Instagram is filled with delicious goodies and there are some great vegan options too.

Vegan Delights

• Word of Mouth Truck (Los Angeles, CA) – This 100% plant-based food truck is on a mission to bring veganism to the streets of LA. Enjoy Buffalo Cauliflower or the Word Burger made with a sweet potato and black bean patty.
• Greedy Khao (London, UK) – If you like Thai food and are looking for a vegan option, this plant-based food truck is a dream come true. Served from a floral food truck, Greedy Khao has over 11,000 followers on Instagram and their feed is filled with stunning dishes.
• The Green Grill (Brighton, UK) – Street food can be healthy too! This food truck lives and breathes junk food – but making it good for your body, the planet, and animals. Enjoy vegan mac and cheese or a Red Devil burger made from a beetroot bun and kidney beans.
• The Ottö-Men (Manchester, UK) – Mediterranean and Ottoman cuisines are a unique combination of flavours, so this food truck serves vegan-friendly mezze and wraps all over Manchester. With over 2,500 followers on Instagram, you can keep an eye on what other vegan goodies they’ve got on board.
• VCHOS Truck (Los Angeles, CA) – Salvadoran food is just as tasty as it looks, and VCHOS truck serves the best pupusas in town! You can try their bean pupusas, or a spinach and cheese option. If you’re fancying something sweet – maybe try their platano plate, which is caramelised Colombian plantains, mashed beans and Salvi cream (with an option to remove the cream if you’re a vegan).

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