Bratboy, The Spice Truck and Maple Leaf Meats among best food trucks in Melbourne’s west
Foodies across Melbourne’s west love to boast about their favourite food trucks and stalls, while others like to keep them as hidden gems.
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Foodies across the western suburbs adore their local trucks and stalls and now we’re on the hunt for the very best across the region.
From inner-west suburbs like Footscray and Yarraville out to Wyndham and Werribee, here are the most popular food trucks that westsiders cannot stop themselves from going back for more.
If there’s a local favourite we have missed, nominate them in the comments are we might add them to our delicious and growing list!
TOP FOOD TRUCKS IN THE WEST
Maple Leaf Meats
Burgers, Ribs and Wings
2-10 High St, Yarraville (parks near Coles)
Located near Coles Yarraville this epic classic van serves up delicious burgers, ribs and sandwiches packed full of flavour complimented by mouth watering sauces.
The Spice Truck
Indian Fusion
580a Barkly St, West Footscray
Nestled in the heart of West Footscray, The Spice Truck serves up spicy Indian fusion food as well as ‘carnival’ food which appeals to all.
Tummy Topper
Ice cream, bubble tea, sweets
279-281 Heaths Rd, Werribee South
Different to your typical food truck, the Tummy Topper serves up rolled ice cream, bubble tea, mocktails and fruit slushies and is the perfect company to compliment your meal from the other nearby vans.
Balkan Delights
Bosnian Cuisine
614 Ballarat Rd, Ardeer
Located at the Pacific Market, this authentic Bosnian food outlet serves up delicious meals inspired from across the Balkans including fantastic Bureks and pite.
Chichha’s by Thumma’s
Indian
290 Leakes Rd (near Liberty Fuel Station), Truganina
With wonderful flavours and spices and a range of traditional Indian cuisine meals, its no wonder Chichha’s is a hit with the truck often boasting a long line among the other trucks at Truganina.
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The Real Jerk Food Truck
Jamaican, Caribbean
Seen at Yarraville and Footscray Markets
The Real Jerk provides authentic and exotic flavours from Jamaica and the Caribbean and is always busy traversing the city bringing meals like curried goat and squid to plate.
Bratboy
German
Grazeland – 20 Booker St, Spotswood
Boasting bratwurst sausages and corn dogs packed with flavour, alongside delicious sides such as wedges and pretzels, Bratboy is always a hit at Grazeland.
Mr Burger
Burgers
Yarraville Gardens
Much to the envy of westsiders, Mr Burger has permanent locations in the city’s east, however, the popular food truck is often seen at Yarraville gardens serving up some of the best burgers available anywhere with delicious sides including fries and loaded chips.
Indioz Kulcha and Thali Junction
Indian
290 Leakes Rd (near Liberty Fuel Station), Truganina
Another fantastic Indian food truck at Truganina, their diverse menu include full size meals, small bites and a melt-in-your-mouth Tawa Paratha.
Drum
Sri Lankan
Grazelans – 20 Booker St, Spotswood
Any visitor to Queen Victoria Markets or Grazeland will be familiar with Drum, the flavour from their food fills your senses as you walk by and there is rarely a short line outside their trucks and stalls as they serve up wonderful authentic Sri Lankan food.
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