Summer is over but there is still an opportunity to go outside and enjoy the sun. It is a wonderful time to go on a picnic at any local park during the next couple of sunny days. Enjoy the smell of the leaves and fresh air. Food is essential to a picnic. The meal can be supplied by the kitchen you have at home, but I would encourage everyone to support some local food truck vendors around the Vancouver area. There are many amazing food trucks! Here is a list of three food trucks that you must try this fall.

Shameless Buns

This is a Filipino style food truck with a massive menu to try from. Their Spaghetti Lumpia is definitely a fan favourite. It is Filipino style spaghetti in the middle wrapped with an outer layer of a crispy egg roll. The spaghetti has a sweet tomato flavour with a kick of spice. They also have delicious burgers that are normally topped off with a sunny side up egg. Another popular item on their menu are the spam fries! The truck can be found on Kingsway and Joyce this Thursday or at Brentwood Boulevard this Friday. I suggest sending them a direct message to make sure the food you’re wanting to try will be there because they may be sold out!

Takenaka

Have you ever heard of sushi on wheels? This is a real thing! A sushi food truck is now up and running around the Vancouver area. Fresh and delicious sushi ready to accompany you on your picnic. They have a beef steak and foie gras roll, doesn’t that sound delicious? You can find this truck at 1488 Adanac St. this Friday from 5-8 PM. They are also releasing a new dish. Drop by and check them out! I suggest going early because I heard there normally is a huge lineup. 

The Praguery

For dessert, we have the Praguery! This food truck has hand-rolled chimney cakes with various ice cream flavours available. The cakes are described as sweet and fluffy. They are always fresh and handmade. There currently is a limited edition panda cone, and it is filled with vanilla ice cream, and a green tea sauce topped off with a panda cookie. They have also added pumpkin ice cream cones to match the fall season! They are regularly located at Mcarthur Glen Outlet or around 302 Industrial Ave. Fill your tummy up with this delicious dessert!

Can’t make it to the dates listed above?

There is also an app called the FoodStreet App where you can find another date and time of operation. This app can also help you find other food truck vendors with different cuisine and food. There are many struggling small businesses right now and as a community, we must try our best to support them. Give this fun picnic idea a try! You won’t regret it.