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A new food truck destination parks in Pasig City
Our burgeoning food truck parks still need more variety in their offerings. Photos courtesy of GreenBulb PR
If there’s anything as glorious as eat-all-you-can buffets, it’s the sight of colorful food trucks rolling their way around the metro to drive our taste buds crazy. It’s like a food court heaven, sans the unimaginative food stalls.
Though our food truck culture may be miles away from being as huge and diverse as that of the US, food trucks are a welcome sight to every adventurous food-loving Pinoy.
So we considered it exciting news when we heard that a new food truck destination has been added to our list (never mind if it’s just temporary). After Cucina Andare, the food truck market at Glorietta 3 Park, comes the Food Truck Park at the Capitol Commons in Pasig City.
Trooping to Capitol Commons is an adventure in its own right, since you have to pass through a gated lot, leading to a dimly-lit street. After a friendly guard welcomes you, just say the magic words “food truck” and he’ll point you to the right direction.
The park is very spacious, lined with trees and benches that make for a romantic sight. But for office workers and yuppies out for a good time, tables and chairs are set up and a beer stall is also available.
The food trucks, however, are the same food truck players we’ve seen in Glorietta: Hungry Rover, Shawarma Bros., Big Bite Avenue, Mio Gelati, Chef Broosy, Ser Chef and others.
Take note that the food is quite pricey, but still a far cry from what you’ll pay if you are dining in a restaurant. My top pick is Shawarma Bros—at only P150, their shawarma rice is so flavorful and the beef so tender—while call center agents order Kuyang Food Trip ng Pinoy’s sisig rice and other breakfast starters to jumpstart their work day.
But since I was there to unwind, I ordered Kuyang Food Trip ng Pinoy’s “chickapork” (at P165/box), which is basically fried chicken skin and fried pork back fat combined and downed with two bottles of beer.
At Hungry Rover, which is known for its angus tapa, I ordered steak nachos instead (at P200). I wished they were spicier, but nevertheless it took just a few seconds for my friends and I to finish one serving.
I wished their roster of food trucks had more variety, since three of the food trucks were all serving burgers. I allotted more tummy space for Truck Bun’s adobo flakes and kesong puti sandwich (P150), which was disappointing. The adobo flakes weren’t crunchy and second, the salty adobo combined with the kesong puti was too salty.
Ser Chef’s lechon with rice seemed really promising, as well as BigBite Avenue’s poutine. My second round will have to wait another time later this month. For now, I delight in the fact that even though the food fair was put up to promote Capitol Commons, at least before it becomes a full-blown cosmopolitan lifestyle condominium, the food truck culture is cooking just around the corner. And perhaps the next food truck destination will surprise foodies with new concepts and more exciting food offerings. — BM, GMA News
The Food Truck Park is at the Capitol Commons Park, Meralco Avenue corner Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.
The schedule for the rest of the month is:
Oct. 15-17, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Oct. 18, 4 p.m. to 12 midnight
Oct. 22-24, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Oct. 25, 4 p.m. to 12 midnight
Oct. 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Oct. 29 and 30, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information, visit the Food Truck Park's Facebook page.
Though our food truck culture may be miles away from being as huge and diverse as that of the US, food trucks are a welcome sight to every adventurous food-loving Pinoy.
But still, the country's food truck culture is cooking just around the corner.
Trooping to Capitol Commons is an adventure in its own right, since you have to pass through a gated lot, leading to a dimly-lit street. After a friendly guard welcomes you, just say the magic words “food truck” and he’ll point you to the right direction.
The park is very spacious, lined with trees and benches that make for a romantic sight. But for office workers and yuppies out for a good time, tables and chairs are set up and a beer stall is also available.
The food trucks, however, are the same food truck players we’ve seen in Glorietta: Hungry Rover, Shawarma Bros., Big Bite Avenue, Mio Gelati, Chef Broosy, Ser Chef and others.
Take note that the food is quite pricey, but still a far cry from what you’ll pay if you are dining in a restaurant. My top pick is Shawarma Bros—at only P150, their shawarma rice is so flavorful and the beef so tender—while call center agents order Kuyang Food Trip ng Pinoy’s sisig rice and other breakfast starters to jumpstart their work day.
Sometimes open until midnight, the food truck park draws the hungry BPO crowd.
At Hungry Rover, which is known for its angus tapa, I ordered steak nachos instead (at P200). I wished they were spicier, but nevertheless it took just a few seconds for my friends and I to finish one serving.
I wished their roster of food trucks had more variety, since three of the food trucks were all serving burgers. I allotted more tummy space for Truck Bun’s adobo flakes and kesong puti sandwich (P150), which was disappointing. The adobo flakes weren’t crunchy and second, the salty adobo combined with the kesong puti was too salty.
Ser Chef’s lechon with rice seemed really promising, as well as BigBite Avenue’s poutine. My second round will have to wait another time later this month. For now, I delight in the fact that even though the food fair was put up to promote Capitol Commons, at least before it becomes a full-blown cosmopolitan lifestyle condominium, the food truck culture is cooking just around the corner. And perhaps the next food truck destination will surprise foodies with new concepts and more exciting food offerings. — BM, GMA News
The Food Truck Park is at the Capitol Commons Park, Meralco Avenue corner Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.
The schedule for the rest of the month is:
Oct. 15-17, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Oct. 18, 4 p.m. to 12 midnight
Oct. 22-24, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Oct. 25, 4 p.m. to 12 midnight
Oct. 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Oct. 29 and 30, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information, visit the Food Truck Park's Facebook page.
