One of the joys of what we do is watching the growth of new street food start-ups. It can be a tough slog building a food brand and developing concepts. We take a look at 6 epic food truck to retail businesses that we think you will love.
And don't forget that you can still book their food trucks for your next event via Love Street Food
Established in 2017 by Kiwi-born Carmel Davidovitch. After growing up in Israel, Carmel returned to New Zealand with Tomer, her partner, and together they began the journey to introduce and inspire Kiwis with the "REAL Israeli Street Food Experience."
Carmel & Tomer hope to take Kiwis on a gourmet street food adventure, tantalising their taste buds without travelling too far. The team has grown and has its' own brick & mortar in Eden Terrace, Auckland, as well as catering for weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
Address:
67 B France Street, Auckland
Photo: Carmel Israeli Street Food
Gordon, the chief dumpling artist, has over 12 years’ chef experience and has worked in a five-star restaurant at Auckland’s Pullman’s hotel. His passion for flavour, his perfectionism, and his unique, contemporary style, means every dumpling is lovingly prepared, perfectly put together, and simply delicious.
Follow their dumpling journey at 3 locations across Auckland.
Wynyard Quarter- 141 Pakenham St West, Wynyard Quarter
Ellerslie- Building 10/666, Great South Road
Dressmart- Shop 630, 151 Arthur Street, Onehunga
Photos: The Rolling Pin
3) Hapunan Filipino Street Food
Aldrin’s passion for South East Asian Cuisine reached an all time high after taking Laura with him on a trip back home to his roots in Manila. After experiencing the variety of food & culture that the Philippines had to offer, Laura was instantly hooked and couldn’t get enough!
Aldrin and Laura felt that Filipino food was largely overlooked in the foodie scene even though there is a large Pinoy community within Auckland. That's all changed now thanks to their modern spin on traditional Pinoy dishes that Filipino’s know and love.
Address:
316 Main Road , Huapai
Photo: Hapunan
4) Nom Nom Food Truck to Sapa Kitchen NZ
From their beginnings as the Nom Nom food truck to their first ever brick and mortar with Sapa Kitchen NZ in our food hall, Street Feast NZ.
Nom Nom's rice bowls are legendary and now they are adding other classic Vietnamese street food to their menus. Think Bahn Mi Baguettes, baked fresh every day and rich fragrant Pho noodle soup, wok fried rice, crispy chicken and so much more.
Bold, vibrant flavours and using only free range meats. SaPa has a strong vegan offering, plenty of gluten free dishes and a variety of options for kids to ensure that there is something special for everyone.
Address:
Street Feast NZ- 490 South Titirangi Road, West Auckland
Photo: Sapa Kitchen NZ
5) Jo Bro's Burgers and Loco Bros
Brody & Josh, are a couple of chefs who have worked in some of New Zealand’s (and the world’s) best restaurants. With Jo Bros, they’re bringing fine dining precision to the humble burger and we reckon the results are pretty special.
They’re talking old school L.A. style classics with a fresh, local Kiwi twist. If you haven’t had one, you’re gonna want to try one ASAP!
Loco Bros is Josh & Brody’s take on traditional Mexican street food. The tacos are sensational and you have to try their Mexican fried chicken. It's finger lickin good. Both shops are open in our new food hall at Street Feast NZ in Titirangi.
Address:
Street Feast NZ- 490 South Titirangi Road, West Auckland
Photo: Jo Bro's Burgers and Loco Bros
Andy from Stumpy's has built a great following via both his Dominion Rd store and with his food truck.
Now you can enjoy his epic woodfired pizzas at his new store at Street Feast in Titirangi, West Auckland.
Stumpy's pizzas are renowned for their thin crispy bases. Each pizza is stretched and hand-spun to the right size, just the way it's been done for centuries in Italy.
Address:
Street Feast NZ- 490 South Titirangi Road, West Auckland
Photos: Stumpy's Pizza
It is a challenging time for hospitality at the time of writing this. Let's support these small businesses and enjoy some of the best street food in Auckland