When it comes to dining out options, Kuwait is inundated with restaurants offering dishes from international cuisines of every flavor. The latest trend to hit Kuwait in the dining out sphere is the food truck, which brings the convenience of either dining out at your doorstep or at your favorite leisure spot.
More and more young Kuwaitis are trying their hand at entrepreneurship, and food service seems an attractive option that provides them with the opportunity to try out their business acumen along with their culinary capability.
The idea of a food truck is simple, a large vehicle with an installed kitchen, and a menu of tasty offerings, which can be driven around to residential neighborhoods or parked in some leisure spot to attract customers during outings. Many of these food trucks also have a strong presence on social media, including on Instagram, so patrons can keep abreast of the latest menu offerings and the latest location of the food trucks.
Here are some health tips for dining out off a food truck.
- Look up the menu offerings before you visit the food truck location, so you know the nutrient value of the food, and the ordering process is easier. Also, go during times when you can be assured of the freshness of the food.
- Pick your food item based on freshness and flavor. Food trucks tend to be focused on a certain type of cuisine, so your best bet is the specials on the menu or the popular dish on the menu. And depending on what is offered, you can cut back on extra additions like unhealthy sauces or oily fries.
- Do make a quick gauge of the truck’s cleanliness, check that counters, utensils and cutting boards are clean, the area is free of insects, and the employees are wearing gloves. Maybe check out reviews of the food trucks, and recommendations. Also, take note of the location, you do not want to enjoy a tasty burger next to a garbage area or an open drain. Particularly avoid being so close to roads, as the pollution ruins the appetite.
