People are often intrigued by the trucks with longer lines–and for good reason: these patient souls couldn’t possibly be waiting upwards of an hour for food that’s anything less than spectacular, right? Well sometimes they do…and other times there are newer trucks that have yet to attain hype-worthy status and can be fully enjoyed while avoiding the hoarding masses.
At Hapa SF I was able to hop right
Next door was the recently-revered Chaac Mool–a Yucatecan food truck who has stepped into the local limelight after a recent visit from the Culinary Conquistador himself, Anthony Bourdain. I expected great flavor but was sadly disappointed to discover their signature chicken taco–served with sliced mango and brown beans–bland and wholly unremarkable. Save yourself 30 minutes of life and don’t buy into the hype!
On the other hand, at the equally-popular Curry Up Now, the delectable Tikka Masala French Fries warrant a guaranteed half-hour delay. Using perfectly seasoned and crisped waffle fries, this uniquely fused dish is doused with a hearty serving of Indian style chicken and savory sauce, topped with fresh onions and melted cheese. The street food of Calcutta in all it’s Americanized glory.
For a quick and easy dessert you might want to hit up CupKates. For $3 and a minimal wait, you can enjoy their phenomenal salted caramel cupcake–the height of achievement in the current cupcake craze sweeping the nation.
Off the Grid is rocking tonight from 5PM to 10PM in Fort Mason. If you really want to avoid long lines, get here early and explore often!