We’ve rounded up some of Edmonton’s tastiest food truck fare — from the veterans and the newbs that deserve just as much love. This guide brings you to the streets of Japan, the beaches of Jamaica and right back home to Alberta’s capital. Many can be found on the Edmonton Street Food app that provides a list of food trucks in the city and their daily locations, and many more use Instagram to announce where they’ll be and when.
Hachi Takoyaki is a food truck specializing in Japanese street food. Its 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, Hachi offers other golden fried globes, like the Chizuyaki (with cheese) and a vegetarian option. For drinks, try the strawberry milk and whipped ube blend. Hachi Takoyaki brings the authentic taste of Osaka’s street food to the many pockets of Edmonton, pioneered by owner and head chef Lineth.
Where to find it:
hachitakoyaki.ca
Location updates on 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. This food truck offers 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!
Where to find it:
Location updates on 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 its 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.
Where to find it:
@kindthaiyeg
Location updates on Edmonton Street Food app
The ultimate comfort food should feel like a warm hug — and the pastries from Meat Street Pies know how to offer the feeling. 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.
Where to find it:
meatstreetpies.com
Location updates on Edmonton Street Food app
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 dish and uses it to elevate other ingredients. Butter chicken spring rolls, poutine and dry ribs are all delightful menu options. Those all sound absolutely delectable, yet we have our eye on the butter chicken taco.
Where to find it:
ohforfoodsakes.com
Location updates on their Instagram: @ohforfoodsakes
Making their debut last year, Yella Kunafa is a Palestinian-Canadian food truck serving up knafeh, a traditional Arabic treat. This golden, syrup-soaked dessert layers crunchy phyllo with stretchy cheese for a dish 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 the truck’s bright orange exterior and the friendly smiles of the proprietors within.
Where to find it:
Mistatim Industrial | 511 Mistatim Way NW, Edmonton
Instagram: @yella_kunafa
