The first food park to have a cashless payment system!
The Truck Park – Gil Fernando
Food parks are always a sure hit, which is why in the past months they’ve been popping up in a lot of places like Quezon City, Kapitolyo, and even Pampanga.
But if you think 2016 is finished blessing us with beloved food parks, you better brace yourself for this one.
Currently the largest food park in Marikina, The Truck Park is massive with its steel shipping containment exterior. Resembling a giant metal warehouse, it is overflowing with food from every kind of cuisine you could crave for, and the best part? You only have to open your wallet once to pay for all the food you’re going to buy.
The Truck Park uses a cashless payment system where you receive a card upon entrance and load it up with as much cash as you can spend and all you have to do is tap your way through the food stalls to get your grub – It can’t get any easier than that.
Insider tip: You pay a deposit fee of P50 to avail the card. This amount is refundable once you surrender your card at the end of your food trip.
So with the technicalities out of the way, here’s everything you need to know about The Truck Park’s army of food stalls.
Hotties Gourmet Sausages
Hotties serves up a variety of 8-inch gourmet sausages with many different toppings and sides. Menu standouts include the Atlanta Deluxe, Sonora, and the Detroit. Aside from their sausages, a definite must-try is their Tater Tot menu with flavors such as Cheesy Bacon and Chili.
Insider tip: You can also avail a sausage platter with three different sausage flavors plus your choice of three sauces.
No reservations accepted
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Migo’s
Migo’s specializes in American comfort food like Baby Back Ribs, Cheesy Grilled Burger Steak, Fried Buttermilk Chicken, and Pastas. We recommend their Carbonara ni Nanay, Rib Chops, and (obviously) their signature Baby Back Ribs.
Insider tip: End your meal with their S'mores, served in a dip format, you can dunk your graham crackers into a bowl of molten marshmallows and chocolate.
Reservations are accepted
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(0947) 337-1189
Okawari
Okawari, which translates to “seconds,” serves up Japanese comfort food such as Makis, Noodles, Rice Bowls, and Tempura. With many varieties of Maki like Catie, Tuna Avocado, and California Mango, Okawari lives up to its name and will surely have you coming back for seconds.
Also read: 10 Party-Size Sushi Platters You Need at Your Next Potluck
No reservations accepted
Cheese Cartel
Cheese Cartel serves a menu of cheese topped comfort food. Get your raclette fix with their signature Chito’s Cheese Wheel Meal that consists of potatoes, prosciutto, cornichons, and topped with a full scrape of molten cheese. They also offer Spanish Croquettas, Pulled Pork Nachos, and Cheese Torched Wedges – all of which you can add an extra topping of scraped cheese!
Insider tip: Another must-try is their Four Cheese Grilled Cheese with Tomato Cream Soup, a sandwich stuffed with Emmental, Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Cheese Sauce.
No reservations accepted
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Mex and Match
Mex and Match is a stall that serves Mexican food with a DIY twist, with their Choose/Add/Pick/Repeat system. You can choose from five different bases (Burrito, Soft Taco, Quesadilla, Nachos, and Patata Fry), add a topping or filling of your choice (Spiced Beef, Chicken Sisig, Bacon, and Mushroom), and lastly pick a dip (Nacho Cheese, Chili Garlic Cheese, Salsa, Pico de Gallo, and Garlic Sauce).
Insider tip: Prices depend on what base you choose and every order comes with a free side of chips.
No reservations accepted
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(0905) 455-2257
Wing Shack PH
Wing Shack serves chicken wings and fingers in 8 different flavors – Xavian Buffalo, Cheesy Jalapeño, Hickory Barbeque, Kung Pao, Hot & Spicy, Salted Egg, Honey Mustard, and Teriyaki.
Also read: 14 Delicious Wings Joints Worth Getting Your Hands Dirty
No reservations accepted
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(0908) 864-8845
Bacon Brigade
Bacon Brigade is a military themed stall that focuses on one main ingredient: Bacon. They offer their thick cut artisanal bacon in a variety of ways. We recommend the Kevlar, two thick-cut bacon serve with two eggs and rice, and the Brigadier, one whole braised bacon slab with a side of cabbage slaw and rice.
Also read: 15 Crazy Bacon Dishes You Need in Your Life Right Now
No reservations accepted
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(0906) 398-1367
Xurreria Cafe
Xurreria’s churros come in varieties like candy-sprinkled churros, chocolate-filled churros, churros a la mode, and more.
Read more: 17 Insanely Good Churros You Shouldn't Miss
No reservations accepted
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Unidentified Frozen Object
Unidentified Frozen Object (U.F.O.) is an outer space themed dessert stall that serves up out of this world desserts and shakes. We recommend their Black Hole milkshake, Pink Venus Strawberry milkshake, and their Black Taco Ice Cream.
Also read: 15 Must Visit Restaurants for Extra Unique Desserts in QC
No reservations accepted
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Chomp Premium Nuggets
Chomp provides the best nuggets experience with its premium chicken nuggets, served in flavors such as Pepperoni Melt, Srirachomp (Sriracha mayo, Spam cubes, and Nori stris), and Hickory BBQ.
No reservations accepted
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Crepetonite
Crepetonite is a dessert stall serving crepes and milkshakes. We recommend their Crepe Brulee, Blueberries & Cream Crepe, and the Apple Cinnamon Crepe.
Insider tip: They also offer Savory Crepes with flavors like Brekky Bacon, Cheegato, and their Kani Japanese Crepe.
No reservations accepted
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(0917) 813-3362
Surfries
Surfries is a French fry specialty shop that serves classic and premium French fries that they claim will ‘surfries’ customers. Menu highlights include their premium torched fries. Get your video cameras ready for the torching ceremony.
Insider tip: If you're with some friends, try their Chamba Bowl, their Raspberry Beverage, good for 3-4 people.
No reservations accepted
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Fowl Mouth Lady
Fowl Mouth Lady is a Latin American specialty stall that offer dishes like their Peri-Peri Chicken Bowl and Pork Belly Mofongo, which is cooked for 12 hours sous vide.
Insider tip: You can upgrade your white rice to Truffle Dirty Rice for Php 60, a definite must-try.
No reservations accepted
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(02) 586-1122
Berliner Grill
Berliner Grill specializes in German fare such as schnitzel smothered in delicious gravy and paired with crispy fries. They also serve doner kebabs (Chicken or Beef) and an assortment of sausages – Schublig, Jack Cheese, Currywurst,and Bratwurst.
Insider tip: Pair your meal with their refreshing yoghurt shakes that come in plain and flavored varieties.
No reservations accepted
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Dad’s Kebab
Dad’s Kebab is a Kebab specialty stall that offers kebabs in beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, and salmon. Partner these with their homemade pita bread or buttered rice with some yoghurt sauce.
No reservations accepted
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The TapsiShop
The TapsiShop specializes in Silog meals with their signature Kingsilog and Queensilog. They also offer other silogs such as their Pusisilog (Squid) and Tupisilog (Two Piece Chicken).
Insider tip: They also serve sisig to share with their Sisig Tropa (Good for 3-5) and Sisig Tropamilya (Good for 4-6).
No reservations accepted
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Which food stall’s your favorite? Search for ‘THE TRUCK PARK‘ in the Booky app to see the complete details of location and add all of these food kiosks to your must-try list! If you’re fond of food parks, you can check out our food park compilation list here.
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You better be on your way there by the time you read this.
Originally produced by Ysmael V. Suarez
