When you are a foodie with an Indian soul living in a foreign country, missing Indian food is not just a craving but a feeling. A feeling of the ultimate nostalgia of the rich aroma of Biriyani or Masala Dosa. To feed your hungry soul, in this blog, we have penned down Indian food trucks in Australia that you can look out for.
- Shreeji Food Truck
From the Western Indian state of Gujarat to West Melbourne, these meals on wheels are all about introducing the home-sick Indians and the potential Australian market to ‘The taste of Kutch’. There are more than 20 dishes which are inclusive of masala tea and puffed puris and also delicacies like Dabeli – An Indian Veg Burger and Kutchi Bowl – A mixture of rusk, spicy potato, tamarind chutney and a garnish of diced onions and crunchy peanuts. Although a lot of their customers are Indian, some of their patrons are also from New South Wales and Frankston. They owe their success to pure word of mouth.
- Yo India
If you are basking in the sun in Australia but a sudden rush of tandoori chicken cravings water your mouth then all you have to do is look out for Yo India. The truck has a load full of Indian classics like butter paneer, butter chicken, lamb korma and more. You can relish the dish with salad and rice or wrapped in a roti for a wholesome bite.
- Dilli 6 – The Indian Food Hawker
If you find yourself in Sydney at the Old Geelong Road from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM and if your belly is growling in anger for some Indian sip or much then look out for Dilli 6. Talking from the streets of Chandni Chowk and putting right on your plate, you will find yourself eating lip-smacking Tawa Parathas which has stuffings that range from Keema, Gobhi, Aloo or Onion. They also have an everyday rotating curry menu and serve a perfect late-night snack or dinner.
- Chai N Dosa
There is something about Dosa that unites every Indian. Started by Sreelekha Mekala, it has always been a dream of her’s to start her own food truck, since she was a little girl in Hyderabad. Having paused her IT career, she is pursuing her long-awaited passion with vigour and hard work. Her crew is inclusive of her husband and all-women team members who hail from every nation. The dosas have lively fillings like potato masala which has green chilli, ginger, curry leaves and mustard seeds and also Keema which is made from garlic, minced chicken and a powerhouse of masalas. There is also Ghee Podi Dosa which has a dollop of clarified butter and spiced-up lentil powder.
Although on the first day, she only made $ 60, as and when time passed by, through word of mouth, Chai N Dosa became popular. So much so that there was a traffic jam because of it and when the police came by for an inspection, a single bite of masala dosa explained to them the fun-filled food fiasco.
- Babaji’s Kitchen
Paying homage to the street food of Mumbai and Delhi and of course, the Indian railway stations, Babaji’s Kitchen is all based in Melbourne to help Indians in Australia get an authentic taste of the, much missed, Indian street food. The truck food offers Pav Bhaji, Pani Puris, Dosas and Vadas. To know their schedule, you can always check out their Facebook page and Instagram page for more info.
- Shiva Indian Cuisine
Extending their famous Shiva Restaurant which has been run by Arun Chauhan and Sachin Garg since 1988, the food truck weighs four and a half tones where they have the magnanimous ability to cater to a whooping 400 guests at a time. The all-time favourites are present on the menu like masala fries, butter chicken, samosa, lamb wrap and more. But customers are also presented with a daily dose of surprises.
- East India Trading Co
Last but not the least, this food truck runs on the Armstrong streets of Victoria where they offer Indian cuisine, fast food, vegan options and also a vegetarian-friendly diet. They are on a mission to bring in authentic and flavoursome Indian food. The dishes are made from fresh quality produce and range from Rogan Josh, and Butter Chicken, to Samosas, Kormas, and more. The owner of the food truck, Ronnie Singh visioned showcasing the flavours of his childhood and various traditional recipes in Australia. Their inspiration is from Dhaba – a roadside eatery commonly found in India. To keep up with them, you can always log in to their website or social media.
It is an underrated notion that you can take a person away from India but not his/her craving for authentic Indian street food. No matter which country you are in, a frequent dose of pani puri and dosas keeps us connected to the good old days. There are also a lot of food truck festivals that happen all over Australia and if you want to be in touch with the new food trucks or restaurants that are being opened in Australia then DesiPedia can help you out. We have an exclusive list of everything Indian happening in Australia, right from food trucks, events, Indian stores, Indian services and more. Install the app today and be in tune with your Indian roots.