better eats

I went food-truck-crazy today...

first my co-worker Bunny made the mistake of announcing that Curry Up Now would be serving tikka masala fries at the truck on Bush Street... we've encountered a bit of trouble when trying to order these fries before... once we placed a web order only to learn that the particular truck in San Francisco wasn't making the fries that day. So when Bunny confirmed that they had specifically declared the fries to be served on Bush Street today, we hurried over to grab an order of fries today. Addicted without even having a taste, we are!

chicken tikka masala fries... loaded

Crosscut sweet potato fries covered in tikka masala sauce and loaded with chicken, tons of onions, and even a little cheese... an amazing mix of sweet, spicy and savory notes... super delish! These fries are no mere side dish; I think it's hearty enough for a meal. Speedy, Bunny, and I split this bad boy three ways but somehow I still felt stuffed before tackling my lunch from home.

And if that wasn't enough, I already had plans on going to Off the Grid at Stanyan with my friend Sangria:

a milling crowd

trucks ahoy!

the parking lot is your oyster

we settled on Southern Sandwich Co.

that tea comes out hot! You need to ice it yourself

I got hush puppies... maybe I should've tried their "tator wedges!"

the $7 Carolina pulled pork sandwich is what really drew us here

but then Sangria went big and got a 2-meat platter

my pulled pork sandwich with hush puppies

Sangria's dinner: pulled pork, beef brisket, hush pups, pepperjack mac & cheese, and white bread
Fit for a lumberjack or swampdweller, or whatever people do in the South

hush puppy head shot

pulled pork mug shot

Wow these portions are hefty! The pulled pork was very tender but could use more flavor... I think the boys behind Southern Sandwich Co. shouldn't be afraid to add a little rub to this mess. The cabbage slaw on top doesn't add much flavor or crunch... so good but not spectacular. If you want some really tender pork, be sure to sauce it up with mustard or whatever strikes your fancy.

Same goes for the hush puppies... I'm no expert at these little fried balls of cornmeal but I don't think they should taste very dry. Definitely needed a little mustard and mayonnaise.

The brightest star in the bunch was Sangria's beef brisket... this beef was so tender that it all but melts in your mouth. And unlike the pulled pork, the beef is well-seasoned and comes with its own character. I would return for the beef brisket.

Of course, I'll also have to return for the other trucks.