Food truck season has arrived. Summers in Edmonton mean endless festivals and outdoor events, perfect for the on-the-go nature of food trucks. There’s nothing better than grabbing a bite from one of the vendors and roaming around city parks, or snagging a spot outside to watch some musical performances with a loaded plate of poutine, a rice bowl or some knafeh. We’ve rounded up some of Edmonton’s tastiest food trucks — the veterans, and some newer ones.
Many can be found on the Street Food app that provides a list of food trucks in the city and their daily locations. However, most of them use Instagram to announce where they’ll be and when.
Hachi Takoyaki is a food truck specializing in Japanese street food. Their signature dish, takoyaki, is bite-sized and packed with flavour — octopus, red-pickled ginger, green onion and cabbage all nestled in a crispy battered ball. If you’re not a seafood fan, they offer other flavours like the Chizuyaki (with cheese) and a vegetarian option. For drinks, try the strawberry milk and whipped ube blend. A hidden gem, Hachi Takoyaki brings the authentic taste of Osaka’s street food to the many pockets in Edmonton, pioneered by owner and head chef Lineth since 2024.
Locations rotate between Ermineskin Park, Rosenthal Park and Canadian Tire Manning. For daily updates, go to Instagram: @hachitakoyaki_yeg
The next stop on our food truck tour is Island Crust and Spice, specializing in Jamaican patties and street food. The flaky goodness is filled with meat, and an array of spices and sauces. They have flavours like the classic beef patty, jerk chicken alfredo, sweet and spicy barbecue jerk pork and oxtail. For a Canadian touch, try out the jerk chicken poutine!
Location updates on the restaurant’s Instagram: @islandcrustandspice
Winning Taste of Edmonton’s Outstanding Food Truck Award in 2023 and People’s Choice Award in 2024 proves this local food truck is a city-certified favourite. Kin-D Thai Table has been serving up staples since 2022, and their mango sticky rice is strikingly eye-catching. A light green scoop of rice and a diced mango go hand-in-hand for this fluffy dessert. Along with garlic shrimp rice bowls and tofu with satay sauce, this Thai food truck offers savoury, mouth-watering eats.
Location updates on streetfoodapp.com or on the restaurant’s Instagram: @kindthaiyeg
The ultimate comfort food should feel like a warm hug — and the pastries from Meat Street Pies know how to love. Wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry, there are plenty of versatile filling combinations like ground beef and veggies, salmon and cream cheese, and fruit flavours for dessert. With over 30 years of experience, this family-owned business offers pies at their food truck and in various stores across the city.
Find Meat Street Pies every Saturday parked at St. Albert Farmers’ Market and every Saturday and Sunday at Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market.
Ahh, butter chicken. We all know and love it. After all, it’s a classic. For those who love the signature Northern Indian cuisine, this food truck takes the beloved dish and uses it to elevate other ingredients. Butter chicken spring rolls, poutine and dry ribs are all unique menu options. Those all sound absolutely delectable, yet we have our eye on the butter chicken taco.
For location updates, follow the kitchen’s Instagram: @ohforfoodsakes
Making their debut in June, Yella Kunafa is a Palestinian-Canadian food truck serving up knafeh, a traditional Arabic treat. This golden, syrup-soaked treat layers crunchy phyllo with stretchy cheese for a dessert that’s rich, warm, the right amount of sweet and totally irresistible. You can either buy it individually (in small, medium, large) or by the kilogram for $50 — soft or crispy. Another option is the yella cup — strawberries with melted chocolate, lotus and pistachios. Look for its bright orange exterior and their friendly smiles.
Find them parked outside Tuoi Hac Golden Age Manor (12607 148 Ave NW) from Friday – Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Instagram: @yella_kunafa
