Trucks for Thursday 6/30/11

Border Grill
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

First time at Uni.  Tacos, quesadillas, cerviche and sides.

Dim Sum Truck
11:30 - 2:30
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Dumplings, buns, sides, and desserts.  Try the cheeseburger dumplings!









TK Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Tikkeh chicken, beef or tofu in tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.  Mediterranean/Latin fusion.







Mossie Lee's Southern Cuisine
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Burgers, tacos, wings, mac 'n' cheese, corn bread, okra, black eyed peas, beans, greens and potato salad.  Daily specials like ribs, brisket and meat loaf.






South Philly Experience
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

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Authentic Philly cheesesteaks available with steak, chicken or veggies.  VERY popular truck.

Streets of Thailand

12:00 - 2:30

Menu

Yummy Thai street food like Pad Thai, Garlic Pepper Pork, crab rangoon, Thai tea, and basil beef. 

Video of the Day - Pug kisses baby

Trucks for Wednesday 6/29/11

NO TRUCKS TODAY.  The City of L.A. has put up "No Parking - Wednesday Only" signs along Bluffside Drive.  It's more than likely due to a film/TV or commercial production.  Six trucks will be there on Thursday.

The L.A. Times production map says a Jack in the Box commercial is shooting in Universal City today, so I'm guessing that's it.  Thanks a lot, Jack!  :-(

Trucks for Tuesday 6/28/11

Knockout Tacos
11:00 - 2:00
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The undisputed champion of tacos.  I LOVE this truck!









Da Munch Box
11:30 - 2:00
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New York street food.  Sandwiches, hot dogs, fries and desserts.  I haven't had a chance to try this truck yet, but I hear the the munch fries are amazing.







Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

The truck that started the gourmet food truck craze.  Korean BBQ in tacos, burritos, sliders and quesadillas.

Cheeseball Wagon
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

New to Uni.  Breaded deep-fried cheddar cheese nuggets, sloppy cheese sliders on Hawaiian rolls, ham and cheese sliders, hot dogs and PB&J sandwiches.

Video of the Day - Dancing Pug

Trucks for Monday 6/27/11

Dumpling Station
12:00 2:30
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Chicken, pork, veggie, kimchi beef, and kimchi pork dumplings.  Yum!








Komodo
11:00 - 2:00
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Street food with a gourmet twist created by a world class chef.  Try the Komodo 2.0 tacos - SO good.  One of my favorites.





Rebel Bite
11:30 - 2:30
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Grilled cheese sandwich with an attitude.  Also featuring dirty spaghetti tacos.






1:30 - 3:00
All American Softy
Menu

Soft serve ice cream available in cones, cups, shakes, smoothies, floats, slushees and waffle cones.  Also service cappucinos, mochas and lattes.

 Video of the day - Pug Conga Line

Trucks for Friday 6/24/11

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!







Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
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Brazilian cuisine.  Tacos, burritos, pastels, coxinhas, hamburgao, Brazilian hot dogs and desserts.

Bowers Gourmet Sausages
11:30 - 2:30
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Flavors like apple chicken, shrimp & chicken, chicken basil, chorizo, lemon chicken, bratwurst, and hot Italian.

The Wien
12:00 - 2:00
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Beef, turkey or veggie hot dogs and polish sausage available with a wide variety of toppings like chili, mustard, ketchup, onions, bacon, sauerkraut, cabbage and cole slaw.

 



Video of the Day - Maru the Cat tries out a very small box

NoHo Food Truck Fest tomorrow to benefit 

"Hope for Paws" dog rescue.

NoHo Food Truck Fest

Trucks for Thursday 6/23/11

South Philly Experience
11:00 - 2:00
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Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches, chicken cheese steaks, veggie sandwich, buffalo chicken strips, sides and desserts.







The TK Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Latin/Mediterranean fusion.  Tikkeh meat in tacos, burritos and quesadillas.  Chicken, beef or tofu.







Mossie Lee's Southern Cuisine
12:00 -2:00
Facebook page

Southern specialties like corn bread, mac & cheese, chicken strips, brisket and meatloaf.







Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, won tons, egg rolls and crab rangoon.







Antonia's Nuts
11:30 - 2:00
Website

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans also available with milk, dark or white chocolate.






Los Angeles Shave Ice
12:00 - 2:00

Shave ice made with fluffy snow and syrups made with pure cane sugar; NOT high-fructose corn syrup.  Vegan, gluten-free, low calorie, fat free and lactose free.

Video of the Day - Pug puppies attack!

Reminder:  NoHo Truck Fest this Saturday to benefit Hope for Paws dog rescue.
NoHoTruckFest

Trucks for Wednesday 6/22/11

Trouble with the blog today.  It won't let me add pictures right now.

Grill 'em All
12:00 - 2:00
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Unique 7-oz.  burgers with a variety of toppings.  They've also got one where the buns are replaced by two grilled cheese sandwiches.  Definitely one to share with someone.  I personally like the one with the blue cheese and cranberry gastrique (though I'm not entirely sure what gastrique even means!)

Komodo
11:00 - 2:00
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This is one of my favorite trucks.  Komodo brings you street food with a gourmet twist. Mixing 100% fresh high quality ingredients and unique flavors, Komodo was created by a world class chef and designed to bring high style, high quality restaurant meals without compromising value & taste.

Little Frenchie
12:00 - 2:30
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The Little Frenchie Mobile Café brings french country cooking to you.  Our philosophy is to provide simple delicious cuisine at prices that are sure to please you, with generous portions that will fill you with joie de vivre.  Savory and dessert crepes, sandwiches, salads and sides.  Bon Appetit!


Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
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South American food with an emphasis on Argentina.  Chicken, steak, sausage or vegetables served on a baguette, in a tortilla or a bed of lettuce.  A variety of fries, special sauces and empanadas are also available.

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FYI - there will be a food truck fest to benefit "Hope for Paws" dog rescue this Saturday, 6/25 in North Hollywood.  For more info:  NoHo food truck fest

Trucks for Tuesday 6/21/11

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Korean BBQ fused with tacos, burritos, quesadillas and sliders.  The truck that started it all.









Knockout Tacos
11:30 - 2:30
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An amazing assortment of tacos.  Their crispy-shell shredded beef tacos are my favorites; better than any shredded beef taco I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant. 




Grilled Cheese Patrol
12:00 - 2:00
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New to Uni.  Grilled cheese sandwiches with your choice of meats.  Of course they also have a classic grilled cheese.





Cool Haus
11:30 - 2:30
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Custom ice cream sandwiches.  You pick the cookie, then pick the ice cream and you've got your own unique creation.  Perfect for a warm day like today.

Video of the Day - Best Friends

One of my favorite videos EVER. Just adorable.

Trucks for Monday 6/20/11

Dumpling Station
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Tasty dumplings in a variety of flavors.








Rebel Bite
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Unique grilled cheese sandwich combos with your choice of meats.  Cioppino, Chili, Nachos and spaghetti tacos.

Video of the Day - Kitten plays the invisible harp

Everyone say "Awwwww!"

Trucks for Friday 6/17/11

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page

Hawaiian favorites.  Beef or chicken teriyaki.  Ahi tuna poke.  Spam musubi.  Garlic Shrimp.  Loco Moco. Chicken Katsu.  Kalua pork.   Really tasty stuff.






Da Munch Box
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New York street food.  Sandwiches, hot dogs, fries and desserts.








Chicago Meats L.A.
12:00 - 2:00
Website with menu

Italian roast beef sandwiches, with or without peppers. 


Street Kitchen LA
11:30 - 2:00
Website with menu

This truck may or may not come today.  I haven't received a confirmation yet.  Check my Twitter feed for latest updates.

Tacos, sliders, quesadillas and burritos made with jerk chicken, kobe beef, filet mignon or lobster.  Kobe beef hot dogs too!

Video of the Day - Pug puppy vs. Siamese cat

Trucks for Thursday 6/16/11

TK Truck
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Mediterranean/Latin fusion.  Tikkeh meat in tacos, burritos and quesadillas. 







Mossie Lee's Southern Cuisine
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Cornbread, mac 'n' cheese, black eyed peas, catfish, ribs, burgers and tacos, all with a southern flair.







The Wien
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Beef, turkey, or veggie hot dogs.  Polish and spicy Polish sausage. 
Available with mustard, onions, sauerkraut, relish, chile, cheese, bacon, jalapenos and a variety of other toppings.  Fries and onion rings.








Antonia's Nuts
11:30 - 2:00
Website

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian Almonds.  Pecans also available in milk, dark or white chocolate.

All-American Softy

2:00 - 4:00
Menu

Soft ice cream available in cones, cups, waffle cones, shakes and malts.  Also offering mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, slushees and floats.

Video of the Day -Dog fetches owner a beer

Trucks for Wednesday 6/15/11

Miski Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook page

South American/Argentinean specialties.  A very popular truck. 










Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.








Slap Yo Mama
11:30 - 2:00
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Soul food with Cajun influences.  Jambalaya, wings, Po Boys and Mac 'n' Cheese.








Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Website with menu

Special sliders, sandwiches, tacos and quesadillas with ingredients like kobe beef, jerk chicken and lobster.







Da Munch Box
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Various sandwiches, specials and fries.  First time at Uni, so I haven't tried this truck yet.

Video of  the Day - Michael Bolton sings about Pirates of the Caribbean

Trucks for Tuesday 6/14/11

Due to a late morning vet appointment, I don't have time for pics today.

Knockout Tacos  (awesome tacos)
11:00 - 2:00
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Kogi BBQ  (Korean Latin fusion)
11:30 - 2:30
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Grill 'em All (Burgers)
12:00 - 2:00
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Lardon (the Bacon truck!)
12:00 - 2:00
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Video of the Day - Hey guys, she's single!

Trucks for Monday 6/13/11

Dumpling Station

12:00 - 2:30

Menu

I really like this truck.  Tasty dumplings in chicken, pork, beef or veggie.  Cream cheese and jalapeno won tons.  Chocolate banana wontons for dessert.  Yum!






Rebel Bite
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

New to Universal!  Grilled cheese sandwiches with your choice of meats, tuna or eggplant.  Spaghetti tacos?  This is the truck for them.  They've also got cioppino, nachos and chili.

Video of the Day - Pug loves Pizza

Truck for Friday 6/10/11

Just one truck today due to many Uni people working "summer hours." 


Aloha Fridays

11:30 - 2:30

Facebook page

A very popular truck.  Teriyaki beef or chicken, garlic shrimp, loco moco, chicken katsu, ahi tuna poke and spam musubi.  Tasty stuff!

Video of the Day - Planet of the Pugs

  

For you Valley residents, there will be a Food Truck event at the Federal Bar this weekend, 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.  Click here for more info: 

Federal Bar Food Truck event

Have a great weekend!

Trucks for Thursday 6/9/11

TK Truck

11:30 - 2:00

Menu

Mediterranean/Latin fusion.  Tacos, burritos and quesadillas using tikkeh meat or tofu.  A very popular truck.







Dim Sum Truck

11:30 - 2:30

Menu

Dumplings, buns, sides, desserts and daily specials.  Home of the cheeseburger dumpling.




Mossie Lee's Southern Cuisine

12:00 - 2:30

Facebook page

Burgers, wings, chicken strips, mac & cheese, corn bread, tacos, okra, black eyed peas, yams, greens and daily specials like ribs, meatloaf, brisket or catfish.






Antonia's Nuts

11:30 - 2:00

Menu

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans also available covered in milk, white, or dark chocolate.

Streets of Thailand

12:00 - 2:30

Website

Pad Thai, Basil Beef, Crab Rangoon, Garlic Pepper Pork, wontons, fried rice, Thai tea.  Really tasty stuff!

Video of the Day - Pug hates his ear medicine