Food Trucks at U of T

While Toronto is far behind New York in regards to the evolution and recognition of food trucks, we still have more to offerthan the usual hot dogs and French fries.  Toronto’s strict regulations on food safety have discouraged the diversity of what food trucks can offer on their menu. Food trucks are only permitted to offer uncomplicated and precooked food. Doesn’t sound that appetizing does it? Therefore food trucks in Toronto have gained the reputation of being a kind of quickandconvenient meal on the go or a last resort.

But surprisingly, on the St. George campus, Chinese food trucks are experiencing a boom in business. During lunch hours, there are crowds of students baring even the freezing cold to wait for their order. Luckily these food trucks are quick to service, and a nice steaming meal is wrapped up for you within minutes, which you can easily take to your favourite place on campus or somewherewarmandindoor.

Since there are several food trucks along St. George Street, it is a quick walk, from wherever you are towherever you want to go, which is especially during the winter days. And there is no need to worry about the lack of variety on the menu. Each food truck has over 50 items on their menu – from stir fried noodles to steaming hot wonton soup. And all this is for around $6, which is comparable to a drink at Starbucks. Moreover, the portions are huge so you can leave half for dinner. That is, if you can stop yourself from gorging past your stomach ache.  These food trucks are one of the few ways for U of T students to survive through the difficult school year, especially when lacking time, money, and energy. Furthermore, they are a pleasant alternative to the fast food chainsthat are scattered around campus that lack the Asian flavour which wouldotherwiserequire a long walk to Chinatown. 

So instead of passing by these food trucks and ignoring the alluring waft of a delicious warm meal being cooked on site to head for another donut from Tim Hortons, give them a try! And next week you will definitely be one of the many in line.