Little Phat Rolls even has non-meat options for their legendary banh mi. Photo: Little Phat Rolls.
Food trucks prove that great food can be found in the unlikeliest of locations, whether that’s a skate park, industrial area or car wash! Gone are the days when the only food truck in Canberra was a lonely BrodBurger trailer by the lake. Food trucks are now seen all over Canberra and can be a great way for new businesses to get a foot in the door and build a customer base without committing to the cost of a full restaurant fit-out.
Here are some of our favourite Canberra food trucks … and there are so many, this is only part one.
Check out that charcoal char! Photo: Lucy Ridge.
Bubba’s BBQ, Mitchell
Launched in late 2025, this food truck, owned by a group of mates, has quickly become a favourite. Their charcoal skewers, smash burgers and Nashville fried chicken have been earning them fans who will gladly wait in the Canberra cold – this is a late-night joint – for a taste of the good stuff.
A recent addition to their menu is a rice bowl with charcoal skewers and pickles, and I think about it at least 3 times a week.
Yaka on Wheels has a prime spot at the Waves carwash food truck site. Photo: Tenele Conway.
Yaka on Wheels, Braddon
This Sri Lankan food truck in Braddon often sells out on their busy nights, so it’s best to arrive early or visit on a weeknight.
Dishing up a range of Sri Lankan classics like kotthu roti (stir-fried strips of flatbread with spices) and curries that aren’t exactly what Amma (Mum) would make, but the Yaka guys reckon she’d still approve! The heat levels on their menu range from ‘I just came here for fries’ for the mild option and ‘Can someone call Amma?’
Word on the street is that Yaka will soon open a restaurant location. Stay tuned …
Friends and Momos food truck. Photo: Lucy Ridge.
Friends and Momos, Woden
Parked up at the Woden Skate Park, this popular food truck has also spawned an offshoot in Gungahlin. There are a few other popular Nepalese dishes, but momos are the name of the game here. Four fillings – chicken, goat, paneer or buff – can be served steamed, fried, in jhol soup or chilli fried.
As the name suggests, you should visit with friends so you can enjoy a range of momos. My favourite is the chilli fried chicken momos: the sticky, chewy texture and warming chilli sauce is addictive.
Little Phat Rolls Braddon. Photo: Lucy Ridge.
Little Phat Rolls, Braddon
This cheerful yellow truck dishes up some of my favourite Vietnamese street food, but it’s best known for its excellent banh mi. The crackling on their roast pork banh mi is exemplary, but vegans can also order a range of faux-meat options for their rolls, making Little Phat Rolls a real crowd-pleaser.
Grab a sweet lemon iced tea or Vietnamese coffee to wash it all down.
Jangdokdae Korean Food Truck. Photo: Lucy Ridge.
Jangdokdae, Turner
Tucked beside the Croatian Club in Turner, this unassuming food truck makes brilliant Korean food. Their Korean Fried chicken is brilliant, and they let you choose two different sauces for one serving, which is unusual but much appreciated for those of us who love a bit of variety.
Their tteokkbokki is sticky and spicy, and I also recommend the gimmari rolls: noodles wrapped in seaweed, battered and fried. Yum!
You can also buy tubs of their incredible home-style wombok kimchi to take home.
You can find Big Fella Briyani outside the Good Year Tyre in Gungahlin. Photo: Lucy Ridge.
Big Fella Briyani, Gungahlin
This Gungahlin food truck is a family affair showcasing the unique flavours of Tamil Nadu, a large state in India’s southwest. As the name suggests, briyani (often spelled biryani) is the main feature of the menu here. Different iterations of this classic dish showcase different flavours, cooking styles and even different varieties of rice.
There’s also a range of snacks on offer: deep-fried lentil vadai in spicy sambhar sauce is definitely worth ordering.
Tacontento is now regularly parked outside the Croatian club in Turner. Photo: Tacontento.
Tacontento, Turner
This cute portmanteau roughly translates to ‘happy tacos’, and the menu here is sure to cheer up even the gloomiest of souls. Tacontento specialises in taco dorados, where a filling is rolled up inside a tortilla and then fried for a super-crispy finish. Topped with salad and feta, it’s a textural delight and naturally gluten-free thanks to the premium Mexican corn tortillas. And, of course, there’s some housemade chilli sauce which I recommend you slather over everything!
And don’t worry: we’ll be shouting out more of our favourite food trucks coming soon! What’s your favourite food truck?
Original Article published by Lucy Ridge on Region Canberra.
