I have been to a few of these Asian Night Markets since the Asian Chamber of Commerce started…read morehosting them here in Arizona. For me, I enjoy the chance to engage with culture, eat a variety of foods, and support our local Asian community. These events typically take place in the parking lot of the AZ International Marketplace in Mesa. Several food and retail vendors fill up the parking lot with all sorts of yummy food and cool merchandise. There is also a stage with live entertainment. I recently attended the Kamayan Festival version of the night market which was part of the celebration for Filipino American History Month. I had a VIP pass to the Sapporo beer garden and enjoyed the perks that came with it. As much as I enjoy being a part of these festivals, the lines are usually insanely long. I come to these to try new things, but find myself getting discouraged by the long waits. I have learned the best time to come to Asian Night Markets is when they first open if you want to try a variety of food.

I attended the January 2022 edition of this annual event, occurring at Lunar New Year. Centered on…read morethe Asian Pacific American community, this event celebrates cultural diversity, cuisine, art, and music. Organized by the Asian Chamber of Commerce, I know that in the past this required admission but this year's was free. I would not be surprised if it becomes an admission-only event in the future as it was packed from the entry time of 5:30. Given that the city of Mesa has decided to invest considerable resources to brand the area as an Asian enclave, I suspect it will get bigger and more impressive each year. While there are a ton of food trucks here, my advice would be not to show up hungry. Nearly every stall had long lines (save the poor coffee vendor). I would like to say that lines moved quickly, but most did not. I think it is better to have eaten a little something first and then show up and have a snack or two or come later in the evening when the live music really gets going. But if you plan to make this your sole dinner stop it will be frustrating. One perk of a big festival like this is that many smaller caterers/restaurants/food trucks that you haven't heard of will show up. There was plenty that was new to me and gave me a bucket list of places to try. I got some bao buns from Hot Bamboo which has a brick-and-mortar location in Chandler as well as a food truck that often pops up at festivals across town. They make Instagrammable character buns. It's a bit cheesy but the price was good and they were flavorful and satisfying. They were temporarily out of some fillings and the employees were profusely apologetic. It did inspire me to want to one day visit their actual restaurant. The vibe was great and the 2022 edition was a nice blend of people from all walks of life eager to celebrate our post-pandemic world (yeah, Year of the Tiger!). Besides food trucks, there were a few vendors selling gifts and other items but nothing popped out as too special. You can find the schedule on their website. Besides the night market, they also organize some daytime activities at parks that focus less on food and more on culture.

This food truck showed up to my community for an event and the food was well worth the wait. As I…read morerecall, the food menu items ranges up to $20. Their portions were worth the price in my opinion. My husband ordered the kalbi plate and he finished EVERYTHING. Their macaroni salad was so delicious and was so different from ones I have had before. I ordered the Hawaiian plate and loved everything. The food does make you feel like you're literally in Hawaii. I'll need to check out their store front but I will hands down recommend this food truck!

Sweet! So worth it! I've had Hawaiian food out of a truck…read morebefore and this was as good as anything on North Shore. The loco moco was good and a lot of it, plenty of rice, cool mac salad and two perfectly cooked eggs. My son's poke was just as delicious. He hardly ever eats everything on his plate...cleaned it! Service was great and the time between order to eating was quick. Last words...looking for the blue truck.

Went to Tempe eats today and was told a new booth opened up called freestyllez soul food and that…read morewe should try it , so we did , it was sooooo good , the corn bread , the fried catfish, the yams and let me tell you that Mac and cheese!!!!!!! Was cheesing so good 10/10 for me and hubby check them out

The food itself was absolutely spectacular and deserves every bit of praise it gets! But yall I…read morewould absolutely urge caution when ordering here because unfortunately it's in one of the more risky neighborhoods in Phoenix. Only 15 minutes after ordering food here, my car was hijacked while I was still inside and I had to haul my ass down the street running until the police came! I've never been to this neck of the woods so I didn't realize it has such a reputation for crime. It's unfortunate that such an amazing food truck is in such a sketchy location, but if you do go, keep your doors locked, go during the daytime and leave promptly once you get your food!

I first had the chance to experience this food truck when my work had them cater for staff…read moreappreciation. I was hooked! Since then, I keep an eye on when they will be scheduled for locations near me. Recently, I had them cater a holiday party. It was pretty easy arranging the details and Carlo offered several options to fit our price point. On the day of the event, they were so amazing serving all the guests for the few hours of the event. All the partygoers loved the food. Such a big hit. The portions of one box of food are enough for me to have for two meals. The flavors of all the dishes are phenomenal. I can't give enough praise to this brand. Absolutely delish!

I see Flippin' Rice once a month. I order one thing item, the Yang Chow Fried Rice. I get the…read moreorder, I eat voraciously and I fill my stomach. It's probably the best Food Truck Fried Rice out there. Yes, they use Chinese sausage instead of BBQ pork on their fried rice, but that just adds to its flavor. Chicken, corn and green beans amongst other ingredients in the fried rice. It's done wok fresh and you can taste the wok flavor in the fried rice. It's very well done. Also the quantity is large so the fried rice can last a lunch and a breakfast. Haven't tried any other items, but whenever I see Flipping Rice and I don't leave without ordering a Yang Chow Fried Rice.

I've been a loyal customer of Island Boyz for the past 7 years!! The food and the vibes here keep…read moreme coming back every single time. ​The owner Chris is so down to earth and friendly. I feel incredibly welcomed every time I visit and honestly I'd happily drive an hour just to get my hands on some of their Jerk Chicken. ​My absolute favorites are: ​Jerk Fries (so addictive!) ​Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas and Cabbage ​The food is always incredibly flavorful and authentic. If you're looking for a spot with great energy and even better food, I definitely recommend giving them a try!

Good food, good service, $15 for a decent sized plate. Would definitely eat here again. Everything…read morewas fresh even though it was almost 9pm on Friday night. Chicken was tender and flavorful and moist inside. I'm picky about oxtail but I will try it next time!

This place was incredible. The taste was great. Great authentic tacos…read more I have celiac disease so I cannot eat gluten. The best part is the girl at the front was so kind. She explained the whole process to me and how they'd clean off the grill and change everything out. She even brought me all of the toppings from the back so it wasn't from the topping bar that was out on the floor. It was her suggestion to get me all new toppings. When we were done eating she came back over to make sure everything tasted okay and had the biggest smile. She really went above and beyond. Such a great experience.

Stopped by today after craving a Sonora style hot dog. The chilidogo was amazing. Definitely…read morerecommend. Hope to return one day!

100% legit The best Birrea tacos in Phoenix, and they're…read morefat! So good we went 2 days in a row. 2nd day I brought the whole damn family! I wish them years of success. I apologize for not stopping sooner, I've driven past this a dozen times.

Outstanding breakfast burritos. I had the egg, cheese and potato. So good. I usually prefer the…read morered sauce but the green was really good. The egg cheese and bacon was loaded with bacon. Both were boardering on gut buster size. Girl taking order was very nice too.

We have had them before but had tried other ones. The empanadas are fantastic with great flavor…read morewith a very full empanada just the right sauce for each flavor. Package for each empanada well marked with right sauce next to it in nice carry box. Friendly service Nothing but good to say.

I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture . The food truck was here in Maricopa on Friday…read morenight so my family & I decided to give them a try. My partner had a beef, & cubano empanada with rice & beans. He loves empanadas & he was so happy with them both. Now he will be hoping that they come out to Maricopa every Friday night. I had the p/z/c empanada with rice & beans & a lemon blueberry cheesecake for dessert. The empanada was so filling. It was packed to the max with potatoes, zucchini, & cheese. I got it with the works- onions, cilantro, & avocado on the top. Soooo good. The rice & beans were very impressive. I love Puerto Rican beans & these were seasoned just right. We also ordered the apple caramel & lemon blueberry empanada. More please The best food truck that I've been to since moving to AZ almost 3 years ago. The owner was great, very personable & professional. We will definitely be back to Holy empanada.