Food Trucks

 Food trucks are very plentiful here. I suppose this makes sense because of the many tourists constantly moving around exploring the island and the constant warm temperatures allowing outdoor dining. After noticing this and discussing it with Greg who was familiar with many aspects of city government in the Twin Cities and an expert on all things dining, I was informed it is also likely it has to to do with the ordinances that control the licensing and actions of the trucks. My guess is that local governments here simply must find ways for people to work and the hospitality sector is simply an area in which there many opportunities.

I did some online research on Kauai food trucks and found a directory that listed 77. Kauai is a small place so this seems a very large number. Often you find half a dozen or so trucks surrounding a central area with a few tables. The arrangement resembles mall food courts allowing different food tastes to be satisfied at once. We have noticed that at any given time a rather small proportion are open. How they work this out or what factors are involved is beyond my expertise. Perhaps some are breakfast places and others suited to fine dining. This guide offers greater detail on many of the trucks. The diversity of foods is a good reflection on the diversity of cultures and backgrounds.

Probably our favorite so far is this truck that offered sushi and sashimi. Very good food. The experience of eating fairly expensive food with chop sticks while sitting at a picnic table at the edge of a parking lot is different.