ANGELES CITY — Food trucks and mobile restaurants have become novel ways to earn extra for the local food business here by taking advantage of their flexibility in this time of pandemic.
These food trucks and pop-up kiosks have been springing up along the side of the road and in most open spaces to park and sell for a few hours. Locals may opt to drive by and eat out or bring some home. As these mobile pop-up food stores maintain Covid-19 standard protocols, extra safety measures come as precautionary while waiting for the queue curbside.
We have gathered six roadside food detours for you to get a quick grab and go. You may visit each of their Facebook or Instagram accounts for menu updates, locations, and schedule of operations.
Kahel Yeah Food Truck
New comfort comes when you give in for a “ka-hell yeah” of a burger craving. Kahel Yeah Food Truck offers double patty burgers from Kahelvinism, KoB Ulti, and Maxican. They also have Kahel Pizza Burger.
Usual location: MacArthur Highway in between La Pieta and Shell Pulung Bulu gas station
Facebook: Kahel Yeah Food Truck
Matako
Fill in your Osaka cravings with a classic Japanese snack in balls. Matako Ph offers affordable fluffy takoyaki balls smothered in takoyaki sauce with iced coffee or Thai milk tea to match.
Usual location: MacArthur Highway in between La Pieta and Shell Pulung Bulu gas station
Facebook: Matako
Instagram: @matakoph
Nigiri Station
Another traditional Japanese snack fusion that is made with rice and pressed a la sandwich for an easy grab and go is one sure hit among roadside food pop-ups. Nigiri Station offers a choice of beef, chicken, salmon, or spam nigiris.
Usual location: Shell Northwalk gas station CSFP (near Gold’s Gym) and along Mon Tang Ave. in Balibago (near Medispa)
Facebook: Nigiri Station
Instagram: @nigiristation
Cafe Racer
A lone coffee ranger on a motorbike awaits caffeine heads from midafternoon to night. Cafe Racer offers its usual brewed coffee or over ice with its affordable coffee to-go by the curbside.
Usual location: Shell Northwalk gas station CSFP (near Gold’s Gym) and along Mon Tang Ave. in Balibago (near Medispa)
Facebook: Cafe Racer
Amai Bread and Pastry
Looking for desserts? Amai Bread and Pastry offers palm-sized caramel bars and brownies in chocolate and cheesecake varieties. A drizzle of caramel syrup or a sprinkle of cinnamon is an option!
Usual location: Along Mon Tang Ave. in Balibago (near Medispa)
Facebook: Amai Bread and Pastry
Instagram: @amaicpn
Tiger Tacos
For a roadside food detour inside a subdivision, check out Tiger Tacos. A small taqueria located in Mabalacat for real good Filipino-Mexican fusion. Their soft-shelled tacos and nachos are always a hit.
Location: Washington St., Green Meadows Subd., Mabiga, Mabalacat City
Facebook: Tiger Tacos
*All photos by Joann Manabat
