I thought I had seen all of the food trucks that occupied the lower portion of the FiDi, but ALASSS a new one came along in the form of Big D's Grub Truck! Big D's generic name gave no indication that their menu comprised of Vietnamese food, so I was pleasantly surprised when I took a peak at what they had and saw Viet food on it, which I was really looking forward to. There were only a handful of items on the menu, so I went with the very 1st one -- Vietnamese Roasted Chicken with the Dirty Fried Rice. I took the order back to my work desk nearby and it looked real promising when I opened the box, but that's where my anticipation stopped. In the box, there were 2 pieces of chicken thighs on top of some fried rice, radish and cucumbers with a side of sweet chili sauce. First, the bad.The fried rice was real disappointing as it was cold and not cooked thoroughly. It was chewy and not soft like regular rice. On top of it, there wasn't much good flavor to it either. It tasted like it was just drowned in some soy sauce and that's about it. THANKFULLY, the chicken thighs came to its rescue and fared much better in my opinion. They were tender and had some decent flavor to it. There was some charring on the outside of the chicken too, but I wasn't sure if that was intended or not since it was supposed to be ROASTED. I really wanted to like this new truck as the items seemed promising. The good news is that I only tried 1 item and there are a few more to try, so I definitely will try to give this truck a fair shake by giving them a 2nd try. Not giving up just yet! read more

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While "Big D's secret sauce" made me raise an eyebrow, his food truck made me do a back flip; this would be the first time I've had Asian tacos[1] on the east coast! At the truck, I placed my order, and after a fairly short wait, scored a trio of tacos (for only $7[2]): namely, one spicy pork (#2 on the menu), one ginger chicken (#3), and one spicy chicken (#4). None of the tacos struck me as spicy, but their contents tickled my tummy terribly. In a good way. My only qualm? The tortillas didn't strike me as particularly savory. But don't worry Big D, I'll be back. [1] Quit that snickering, I already made those jokes, and more. And yes, I put them in my mouth. [2] Don't know if they accept credit cards, but stash cash just in case. read more

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When I went it was just various Vietnamese style dishes, reminds me a bit of Republic in Union Square. The guy in the truck was helpful and his recommendation, the grilled chicken platter ($9), was pretty tasty. It came with ample amounts of chicken, nicely marinated, with shredded daikon and carrot pickles and a sweet spicy sauce on the side, all over soy sauce flavored broken rice. Pretty good though TBH I wouldn't mind a little less meat + carbs and a little more veggies - think raw bean sprouts would go really well here. Let's face it, it's hard to find decent Vietnamese food in New York! So I'm perfectly grateful for a Vietnamese food truck. Hope the other dishes are just as good! Edit 9/14/2016: now there's a "guilt-free" vermicelli version of the entrees that is super healthy - like a noodle salad, with lettuce, fresh bean sprouts, and a lime wedge. Awesome. (The chicken is relatively mildly flavored, so I wish I asked for extra fish sauce. Otherwise great.) read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Grilled chicken platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

I've tried this food truck a few times since it regularly shows up near my office. The first time I had the spicy chicken rice platter. Which is basically plain chicken (thigh meat I believe, definitely not white meat) with a spicy mayo sauce poured on top. The platters are served with kimchi, cucumbers, and a daikon carrot slaw. I didn't care for the spicy chicken with the rice, I think it would be better in a sandwich. The rice itself is very tasty and the sides are all good! The second time I had the ginger chicken rice platter and this was AMAZING. Similar to the spicy chicken, this is just plain chicken thighs with a ginger sauce poured on top. The ginger sauce doesn't feel as heavy as the spicy mayo, so it goes really well with rice. Delicious! My only issue with this place is that sometimes the chicken tastes old. The chicken seems like it isn't seasoned, since all of the flavor comes from the sauce, so maybe that's why it has this taste? Not really sure what the cause is, old chicken or lack of seasoning, either way I will probably not visit again. Which is a shame because the food is actually very tasty, if only the meat was fresh! read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Ginger chicken rice plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Food and service wise, this place is awesome. They popped up at an event I was attending and I saw Bulgogi on the menu, among tacos and other items, and wanted to give it a shot. I got the Bulgogi bowl that had rice, carrots, kimchi, cucumbers, chives and a sauce on top (about $12). The entire dish was awesome -- the Bulgogi was super flavorful, the kimchi was good (pretty spicy), and the mix of everything was well-balanced. The chives were a nice touch on top. I would absolutely get food from here again, even if it's a little pricey in my book, because the portions are large for the bowls at least. I also liked that they didn't use styrofoam (that I noticed) and used the little paper bowls instead. My only main "negative" (if even negative) comment is that it's a little confusing to know what type(s) of food they serve based on the name (and even instagram). It's sort of Vietnamese/Japanese fusion, but I think it would help them out to better showcase their food. It's amazing, so just need to get the word out better! read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Bulgogi bowl at the top, chicken on the bottom. Bulgogi was DELICIOUS, so much flavor, and spicy kimchi - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

This was the first time I had ever seen this truck around and its name definitely intrigued me. I was pleasantly surprised to find out they served Korean cuisine. I wanted to try more than one meat so I got the three taco combo for $8 with spicy chicken, spicy pork and Bulgogi. Each were topped with kimchi, cilantro, pickled cucumbers and spicy mayo. I've never been a fan of pickled cucumbers or kimchi but the combination of all of these on the tacos were tasty. The bulgogi taco was my personal favorite. It's definitely sweeter than the average Bulgogi but it has so much flavor, was juicy and together with the toppings it was just flavortown in your mouth. The spicy pork was decent but not that good with the taco. I think it'd be better to get a rice platter with this meat. It tasted like your average spicy pork except spicer, saucier and grainier if that makes sense. Don't get me wrong I liked the spicy pork but it just didn't belong on that taco. My least favorite was the spicy chicken which in my opinion was not spicy at all. It was pretty bland and just not worth it. The toppings really carried the chicken so it was somewhat good. I do not recommend getting this meat. The prices are cheap and so worth it for the amount of product you're getting and the location of where the truck is. The wait time for this truck was short despite there being a line. The food for the most part had good delicious flavors and impressed me. If you spot this truck definitely try it! read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Spicy Pork, Spicy Chicken and Bulgogi Tacos topped with spicy mayo sauce. - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Tried a new food truck near my office. Glad I didn't walk past this one to another one I haven't tried. Ordered the Thai Style Green Curry with Tofu, asked for no Eggplant. Also got the side of Pork'n'Chive Dumplings. Definitely will return. The dumplings are quality. They seem fresh. The dipping sauce was a little too soy-saucy for me, but that won't stop me from noming on dumplings literally ever. The curry was amazing. So spicy. Probably not for someone who can't take heat. Probably should be finely marked by the truck so people know what to expect. I, however, could never complain about something like this. The ingredients were delicious and fresh. Mushrooms, peppers, tofu, and very fresh cucumber slices. Jasmine rice was perfectly cooked and the sauce was AAAmazing. Also a bonus from a food truck after 2pm, they weren't already out of anything I wanted to order. If they offered Thai Iced tea or something else ethnic in the beverage category, I'd have gotten that too. Also the service was really friendly which is not usually the case during lunch time rush out of food carts. The man had a good sense of humor...a nice touch. Definitely check them out. read more

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I'm a Big D addict. Went out in the pouring rain for their awesome three for seven taco deal. Soft flour tortillas filled with your choice of meats. Yeah baby. Love the guys on the truck. Every bite is a delight. Fusion that actually works. At 53rd and park at least once a week. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Triple tacos for7. Bulgogi, spicy chicken & spicy pork. - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

This truck is dope af!!! and i wasn't even expecting much So this truck is parked in front of my job midtown 53rd and park every once in awhile and it is awesome. The dude in the truck was super chill I asked him about the menu and his recommendations and I went with it since it was my first time. I ordered 3 Tacos, Bulgogi, Spicy Chicken, and Spicy Pork. I also got a side order of Yuca Fries which was total of $11. The tacos were great. And damn that spicy chicken is YO ULL. i dont even like chicken tacos like that. It also might've been cause it had a generous amount of spicy mayo. It was really good. The Yuca Fries was a pretty large portion container was completely filled. They also gave me Big D's Sauce. LOLOL anyway, Big D's sauce is ridiculous. I have no idea what it is but it was great with the Yuca Fries. They also gave me more Spicy Mayo for the Fries like they knew i wouldn't get enough from the Spicy Chicken. I FU#*KS with Big D and I will definitely be back! read more

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I was rolling down Atlantic Ave, and since I'm me, I wanted a snack. As though sent from heaven, Big D's Grub Truck materialized in front of me in a colorful blaze of glory (in front of the Trader Joe's, where the majority of glory blazes take place). I wasn't hungry enough for three tacos or a full grinder, * but there were dumplings on the menu. I love dumplings, and I figured they were a fast, tasty choice. With only one guy ordering** in front of me, I thought I would be in and out of there in a couple minutes. Dumplings are almost always fast, and maybe it's just me, but when I see food on wheels, I just assume it will move quicker. I was quite wrong. 20 minutes later, I was walking away, sadly, with gummy, lukewarm 4/$3 dumplings. Since delicious, 5/$1 dumplings exist in this city, I don't think I could in good conscience eat these again. __________ *I had just eaten lunch like five minutes earlier. I have a fast metabolism, leave me alone. **He got the balagi tacos, which I think are a lot like bulgogi but covered in a terrible pronunciation. read more

I made sure to ask what type of chicken meat Big D's uses in its dishes, and was pleased to learn that they use dark meat. Sold! I got the rice platter ($10) with ginger chicken. It was a fairly hefty portion and a good balance of chicken, sauce, rice and sides (diced cucumber, carrot/radish slaw and kimchi). Meat was tasty and tender, and the rice was good too. The only complaint I have is that my food came in a styrofoam container :( I'd love to see them be more ecological and switch to something paper-based or at least recyclable plastic. Plus styrofoam isn't microwavable, which was inconvenient when I wanted to reheat my leftovers the next day. Note: The truck was parked at 50th & 6th Ave when I went on a Tuesday. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - ginger chicken rice platter - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Tried this place because it was parked right across the street from my work place and it smelled amazing. I was excited to try it on my way back to the office, hoping to have found a go to asian food truck. I got the Chicken with dirty rice ($9) (the name was longer and it escapes me now but something like that) and pork and chive dumpling (3$ for 4 piece) The chicken dish along with bangok pork fried rice had hearts next to their names so i assumed it was a popular, and safe choice..... ....but I found the chicken to be extremely salty and the dumplings to be under cooked and mushy.....one dumpling out of the four had a spec of green which i assumed to be chive. But i could not tell bc i only tasted the pork....and probably bc it was only a spec...lol the dumplings all also had a lot of dough, adding onto the mushyness....i Overall i would not recommend nor would i go back. Pretty disappointed since i have eaten at most restaurants and food carts near my work place and was eagerly hoping to find a new place with good food 3 stars bc the food was not good and it took a while Not 2 bc i feel bad and this was my first time eating there.... read more

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The spicy chicken grinder sandwich is huge and satisfying, but for the love of Vishnu, DO NOT bring it into the office unless you want to infuse the place with the smell of freshly pickled vegetables. Because you know Bill from Accounting (who's never left the US) is going to start complaining about the smell and saying it affects his biweekly asthma. Not that that happened to me. No, sir. read more

Yuca fries+Big D's Special Sauce (aka Crack Sauce) =party in your mouth. The sauce is mayo based, so you know that just goes well with any type of fried entity, (however fat that statement just made me sound) Help! I can't stop eating them! Crispy, crunchy and can stand up to styrofoam sweat! Yuca is highly underrated and I personally prefer them over potato fries... and this is one of the few trucks that carry them... Yes, their yuca fries merited a full on review... Everything else is delicious of course and many people have reviewed it as much... The only thing is, I would prefer they use jasmine rice in the platters... again, a personal preference... i understand the korean/american/mexican spin they convey on their menu... Big D's : consider paper containers please! :) read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Maker's Mark Bourbon Fried Chicken, Kimchi, Daikon, Limes, Special Sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Love this truck, I know when I order from here I'm going to get quality food truck food. They call their sandwiches grinders and they do not disappoint. They're big enough to make a big guy like me full. The spicy pork for their tacos and grinders gives the heat and flavor to compliment the crispy bread or tortilla. There's veggies in the grinder like cucumber, cilantro and carrots, haha, all C's, so you don't feel too guilty eating the whole grinder. The Big D sauce can go on anything. From the dumplings to the fried yucca to the grinders, this sauce is awesome! it's tangy, creamy, a little spicy, all kinds of flavor you want in a sauce that goes on everything. Surprisingly, the dumplings from this food truck impress me. For $3 you get 4 decent sized dumplings. 2 orders of this made me full. There's nothing special or different about these dumplings, it's just that they make the traditional stuff right. When you keep it simple and do it right, it tastes good. The spice they put on the fries makes them tasty enough to eat without ketchup. I've gone with other big guy friends and they've all been impressed at how they can get full from the food. Great portions, great price, great food. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - 2 orders of dumplings, fries, and Big D's sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Just devoured (!) a super-sized rice platter with both spicy pork and spicy chicken. Cilantro is awesome. And I was hit with a wave of that awesome scent as soon as I opened my platter. The creamy spicy mayo on the chicken was balanced by the spiciness of the Korean pork, accentuated further by the cilantro and scallions topping the meat. But meat alone is never enough- it needs some veggies and spice to bring out true succulence, and Big D's daikon salad and crunchy cucumbers worked perfectly with the saucy pieces of chicken and pork. I also tried the pork and chive dumplings that came with two sauces, a spicy soy sauce and a citrus-y ginger glaze. I am a huge fan of the citrus and these dumplings are pretty bomb. (They are similar to chinese-style dumplings with thick skin and a lot of meat!) I came back to Big D's because I found the owner, Dennis K, to super passionate about what he does and caring about the food he puts out. There's a LOT of FLAVOR, and it's a complete meal which is sometimes hard to expect from a truck. Compared to the other food trucks in the area, Big D's stands out because he definitely has a lot of pride in his offerings and you will definitely leave feeling full and satisfied! read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

I am on the search for a decent korean taco. If you're going to do a mash-up, the result can and should be greater than the sum of its parts. That's what Girl Talk has taught me subconsciously as I've left his (free) albums playing on my computer after a hard night of partying. Out of the three tacos that I chose, the pork was definitely my favorite. Both this and the bulgogi taco were topped with a kimchi puree sauce that kind of overwhelmed each bite. Big D's Grub Truck can do better. And its right to say that with the right K-Mex ingredients, I can create a much better party in your mouth. read more

My boyfriend & I went to a Food Truck Rally recently and spotted Big D's Grub Truck. We've tried it before, but had a vague memory of it. My boyfriend and I ordered three tacos and a side of Fried Yucas. Bulgogi Taco - This taco has lean beef marinated in soy sauce, garlic, sesame seed oil, served with kimchi puree, zesty scallion relish and cool, rich crema. I thought it was going to majorly spicy since there was kimchi in it, but it was only a tad spicy and I enjoyed that small kick from it. The colors from the ingredients were very vibrant. Ginger Chicken Taco - This taco consists of chicken mixed with ginger sauce, served with fresh chopped cilantro. Again, the colors of the ingredients are vibrant and inviting. This taco didn't have a kick of spice. The ginger sauce was slightly tangy and sweet, giving a nice flavor to the chicken. Fried Yuca - I've tried these before and loved it, so that's why I opted for it again. Ther were a few sauces to choose from, but we ordered the Big D's Secret Sauce which was savory & sweet. The Fried Yuca were crunchy, but could have used some salt. Great food! Great customer service! read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Bulgogi Taco & Ginger Chicken Taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Keep on food-truckin'. So, this bright yellow "Korean taco" food truck has recently appeared near my office. The menu offers tacos and grinders (both with choice of bulgogi, spicy pork or chicken, or ginger chicken), with sides of pork dumplings, fries, or fried yucca. I had the ginger chicken taco and a side of dumpings, an excellent meal at five and a half dollars and under five minutes. The dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the taco came wrapped in a double corn tortilla and was light and fresh, with a little cucumber and cilantro. Word of warning: a stream of dumpling juice shot out when I bit the thing. Proceed with caution and don't try eating this at your desk! read more

Big D's Grub Truck - The bill of fare. - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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I came back, and found that Big D's improved on their grinders. I got the bulgogi, and it had more meat 'n veggies this time (and they cut it in half). Good customer service! It's always good to mix Korean and Vietnamese elements together, since they make such a great couple :P read more

I love how bright the truck is. Even though it's not flashy, you can't miss it. I had a Tenka Deal to redeem at the truck, but to be honest, I would have gone without it. The deal was for a free grinder, and I went with the Ginger Chicken Grinder - ($7 value). I mean, how could you go wrong with those ingredients? While there wasn't a huge line (who knows why, this truck is awesome), my sandwich was made super quick - like I blinked and the sandwich was ready. That's service I like!! At the time, the truck was also raising money for the relief effort in Japan, by selling flan for $3, with all proceeds going to Japan. Now I didn't want the flan. I actually dislike flan immensely. I guess you could say I'm not a flan fan. Or a fan of flan. BWAH HA HA HA. Ahem. I also hate Jell-O, so I think it's a consistency thing. Anyflan, I didn't purchase the flan, but donated $3 regardless. Once i got back to my office, I opened the take out box, was afraid of the daikon salad. At the time I wasn't really familiar with daikon, so to me it just looked like less mayonnaise-y coleslaw. After determining that it was not coleslaw (blech) I dove right in. OMG THE SANDWICH. I had a moment with it at my desk, it was THAT GOOD. The bread is crusty, and toasty warm. I couldn't get enough of the delicious, lightly gingered chicken, crunchy daikon, zesty sauce, and CILANTRO UP THE WAZOO. I love cilantro big time. I was literally rolling my eyes into the back of my skull with each bite, the sandwich was that good. I believe my exact quote to my coworkers was, "I want to hug the sandwich, it's so good" Truth. read more

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I've heard of Big D's from friends, the menu looks very interesting but I've never tried it. I walk by the truck when its parked in Midtown and the lines are really long so I never wanted to stand and wait. But figured, so many people can't be wrong? Today I saw on their Twitter that they were open near me so I jumped at the chance to try it. Dennis greeted me and I told him that it was my first time; so he made some suggestions and prepared my order. He gave me his signature Grinder sandwich filled with Spicy Pork. I'm not usually a fan of pork because it's dry and usually bland, but this is totally the opposite of that. The pork is tender and the flavor is pretty awesome. The sandwich is huge and I only ate half. Can't go wrong with an $8 sandwich that is filling. I also got a side of the friend pork & chive dumplings. I grew up eating dumplings so I wasn't too crazy about trying them, but these were probably one of the better ones I've had in a while. You MUST have them with the ginger sauce. All in all, I'm glad that I finally tried Big D's. Friendly staff, good food, can't ask for more. *12/6/12 Edit* I've tried the taco's since then, though never really liked corn tortilla's, they are perfect for the meats that Big D prepare. Out of all the meats, the Spicy Chicken is my favorite. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Spicy Pork on left, Spicy Chickens on right - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The Random House food trucks were purged by the cops about a month ago. I know what you're thinking. What is this world coming if anonymous strangers can't cook food on the streets to sell to the masses? Way to go, de Blasio. Luckily the trucks have slowly been filtering back in. With a few favorites missing in action, I decided to give Big D's a try. I had seen it for awhile but always passed in favor of trucks I was more familiar with. Also, I find the whole Asian-style tacos fad kind of odd. Putting that aside $7 for 3 tacos is a pretty good deal. I got the spicy pork, bulgogi and spicy chicken tacos as suggested by the guy running the truck. The spicy chicken was my favorite. It really wasn't spicy mind you, but it was flavorful and the meat used was good quality. The tortillas were light, slightly sweet, and held up well to their fillings. I could've done with less cucumber on top of each taco though. The bulgogi was okay but a little dry, with the scallions on top helping somewhat. The spicy pork was decent too but again it wasn't spicy. All of this food left me full for $7, which is no small feat in Midtown. Maybe not the absolute best food truck around but Big D's is definitely a worthwhile truck to have around--especially since they evidently aren't afraid of the police. I'd definitely give this another shot next time I'm out of ideas for lunch. read more

Stopped by this truck on 51st and Park today, Monday, for lunch. Decent BBQ sandwich but the old bay fries were inedible. I should have known my meal was ready to fast. They must have given me some of the fries left over from the weekend. Yuck. Might be good if cooked fresh, but advice is to keep an eye on them when they're making your food. -Mark read more

I was able to try Big D's at the Food Truck Throwdown in Boston this past weekend. My friend and I decided to try the Pork & Chive Dumplings (with ginger sauce) and the yucca fries. Unfortunately they had run out of yucca fries for the day. Bummerrrrr. For $4 you get 4 dumplings, which is maybe a liiittle pricey, but hey, this is a NYC food truck. What in NYC *isn't* a liiittle pricey? Plus, they were tasty. I dont usually care for condiments/sauces, but the ginger sauce was well paired with the flavors in the dumpling. I saw a lot of people getting the tacos and they looked really good. One day (when I am not as full as I was by the time I got to Big D's) I'll have to try their tacos or a platter. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Dumplings with ginger sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The food here was not bad. The grinder I scored through tenka reminded me of the Vietnamese Banh Mi cooked panini style. It was absolutely HUGE. I thought the sandwich was kind of like a fusion of chicken from halal carts with some white radish kim chi. I wish there was some more sauce in it - I thought it was okay, but they didn't seem to have the magic of korilla. I think I would enjoy it more on a warm day, because after hunting for a spot to sit for a while, our food got cold. We never found a warm place to sit here in the FiDi. It was cold and windy. I'd give them another shot on a beautiful day. Or if you're working in a nearby office building with a lack of good food, I think you should give them a shot too. They're certainly more flavorful than Subway. read more

2nd stop on the Mid-Town Food Cart Tour, by Sidewalks of NY. We got to taste a Bulgogi Taco, which essentially is marinated beef on top of a flour/corn tortilla. Being from Hawaii with its wide assortment of Asian Foods & Restaurants, this dish wasn't as outlandish as it sounds to us. In addition to the beef in the taco, there was kimchee (pickeled cabbage) and a special sauce. If I come across this truck in the future, I would definitely try this item again. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Korean Taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Decent kimchi tacos, though they were a little hot for me. I had one each of the pork, chicken and veggie. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Tacos - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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I came by this yellow truck and saw a line forming - and what did I find? Big D's Grub. I decided to try all the recommended: - SPICY CHICKEN TACO - EHH SOSO. I liked the spicy mayo sauce. what I didn't like was the fact that they used 3 layers of soft taco and not enough filling. At least their tacos didn't break like La Esquina's because they only had one layer. I also thought it was weird to have a cucumber in the middle of the taco. I like cucumbers but I am not so sure about pairing this with tacos. - YUCA FRIES ($3) (Got this with Big D's Secret Sauce and it was Great!!, they fries itself was fried right but maybe it's my first time wating yuca fries because I thought they were kind of rough/chewy.) PROS: - Price are decent!! (3 TACOS for $7) (1 for $2.50) - Fast Service - their SAUCES were the highlight. CONS: - Tacos were not as great as I thought it would be. But it is comparable to La Esquina's Tacos. Plus they are cheaper. NOTE: this truck is available at Park Avenue and 33rd Street on Thursdays. read more

What I love about small independent food vendors is their openness and willingness to feedback and critique. I first tried tacos at Big D's Grub truck a few months ago and was utterly disappointed. However, after hearing that this place has revamped their menu, I decided to give it another go. Today the truck was parked on 53rd and Lex. There was no line to order but there were a few people waiting to get their food. Unlike last time, this time around i ordered 3 tacos for $7. I ordered the bulgogi, spicy pork, and the spicy chicken. Although, they asked me if i wanted fries or dumplings, i declined and just stuck with the tacos. Spicy pork taco - YESSSSS What a HUGE improvement. Last time, i was disappointed that the pork was ground pork instead of cuts of dweji bulgogi. Big D did his homework and this time provided cuts of dweji bulgogi in his taco. The marinade was pretty damn good too. It had hints of spice. It wasn't greasy. I also like how Big D provided a slice of cucumber in the taco. It's refreshing and it provided a nice crunch. The kimchi puree had a bit more heat than the 1st time around, and I liked the scallion relish too. Big improvement. HUGE. Bulgogi taco - Yesss they changed this up too. The bulgogi is not ground beef but cuts of bulgogi. The beef was flavored well from the marinade, but it was a bit dry. Not too dry where it was inedible though. Again the kimchi puree added a slight heat and the scallion relish was good too. The cucumber again added a nice refreshing crunch. The crema was forgettable. Maybe because there wasn't much of it anyway. The spicy chicken taco was my least favorite. The plus was the chicken was decently sized chunks of chicken, and it wasn't dry at all. It was actually cooked very well. However, i felt the chicken itself was bland. The flavor obviously came from the spicy mayo (mayo + siracha?) I mean it was good, but maybe the ratio of mayo to the hot suce was too heavily favored toward the mayo in my opinion. Again the cucumber provided a nice texture crunch. Overall, i was thoroughly impressed of how Big D changed up their menu for the better. They listened to their customers and realized that they needed improvements. They changed the texture of the meats, improved their marinades, added a crunch with the cucumber, made the kimchi puree spicier, etc...Thank you for listening to your customers. You guys converted me into being a fan. Big ups to Big D on a job well done. read more

Spicy Pork, eh - wasn't really good and I didn't like the taste of it. Chicken was decent, I think since it was covered with tons of sauce. I wouldn't come back here for no damn fusion tacos. I would rather hit Korilla! read more

Dumplings, 4 for 3 dollars, pricy Dumplings were ok, nothing special. Siracha at least was not watered down like many other places. read more

The menu excited me, and I really wanted to like this more than I did... Went with the pork dumplins and the taco trio (spicy chicken, spicy pork, and bulgogi). The dumplings were pretty much exactly what you get from any Chinese place. Nothing special here. The spicy chicken was tender dark meat in a spicy mayo sauce. Tasty fillings. The spicy pork was a bit underwhelming. Ok, but just meh. The bulgogi was tasty and flavorful, but got lost under all of the cucumber. One overlying comment for all of the tacos... the corn tortillas do not work. I get it, try to be authentic on the Mexican side of the dish using 2 corn tortillas, but when you do that, every bit gets hidden behind corn tortillas, which is a shame, cause the fillings were good. If they did flour tortillas, this would have probably gotten 4 stars from me, but at the end of the day, the corn tortillas kinda take over and kill the rest of the good ingredients. read more

I was walking out of my building thinking about what you eat and saw this yellow food truck across the street. I scrambled to get my phone out so I could yelp it. With some of the reviews, I decided to give #4 Spicy Chicken grinder a try. It has chicken, spicy mayo and cilantro... I love those... however when I opened up my box, I was quickly disappointed with the grinder. Something about the chicken was weird... the texture... the look of it... overall it was an okay grinder but I wouldn't recommend it. I decided to give their tacos a try... 3 tacos for $7. I ordered spicy chicken (I don't know what I was thinking after my grinder experience), spicy pork and bulgogi. The bulgogi was okay but from the three I liked spicy pork the most. If I'm not mistaken they include a cucumber and I thought that it added to the taco. A good deal and the tacos definitely fill you up. read more

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Big D's Grub Truck is just simply marvelous. Small touches are nice. The menu is really outstanding, plenty of good choices, I had to go with Ginger Chicken Grinder, and it was terrific. I felt really welcomed here. Big D's Grub Truck - We will definitely return. read more

At work we are a regular at the Korilla truck. So we decided to give Big D a try. My co worker and I ordered some the Spicy Chicken taco. The chicken meat was very dry in my opinion. The taco sauce was unevenly disturbed inside the taco. They added a piece of cucumber inside the taco which threw off my taste. After finishing the taco I was still looking for more. read more

Big D's Grub Truck - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Big D's Grub Truck was very good and extremely affordable. I like the vibe of this place. Every single thing that I have already tried has been rather delicious. Staff is incredibly friendly and will certainly help you with everything. Can not wait to bring my other friends to Big D's Grub Truck. read more

I am not a food truck person. I have a thing about it. BUT I randomly saw this cool looking yellow truck marked on 50th Street and snapped a pic to remember for later. Next thing I know? I'm hearing from Big D's on twitter. After a lively exchange, I agreed to go back and actually order something. It was worth it. They are on 50th Tues and Thurs from about 11.30 to 3pm? And they were doing a healthy business. The cart next door wasn't as fortunate. ;-D I had the Bulgogi Grindr with Fried Yucca, and ran up 50th to cop a seat at Rockefeller Center to gobble it down. Let me tell you something, I can eat. But that grindr gave me a run for my money. It was stuffed full of meat, and pickled veg. The sandwich looked and smelled so good that the tourists next to me wanted to know where I got it. A kid walking by locked eyes with it as I raised it to my mouth and gave me jealous death glare as I bit into it. It was a good sandwich and well worth the $8.00. AND! The fried yucca was different.Kind of like potato in texture? But also like plantain, which I am partial to. Paired with Big D's special sauce, it was a chewy delight. I am going back to Big D's soon so I can get the dumplings. if a grindr ends up in the bag...oh well. read more

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I am impressed, Big D's Grub Truck was simply fantastic. Its the ambiance that wins me over here. You will not be disappointed with anything here, just have Pork and Chive Dumplings, its excellent. Staff are incredibly welcoming. They're accommodating, polite and always on their game. Get there! read more

This truck is legit. Look for the big yellow truck. I try to go to his truck whenever it is parked on 50th between 6th and 7th. There are 2 trucks; BIGD1 and BIGD2. BIGD1 has all of the originals: * Tacos with either Pork, Beef or Chicken * Rice platters with 1 or a combo of the meats * Grinders with 1 of the meats * Sides: Yuca Fries, Old Bay Fries (my favorite) and dumplings (my favorite) All of the options are tasty and the pricing is fair. One of the best parts is that service is friendly and fast, I have never had to wait for an order for over 10 min even when the line has been super long. BIGD2 has all different types of rice platters, here are the ones I have tried: * Loco Grande (My favorite) - seasoned hamburger patty with gravy and a fried egg over white rice * Vietnamese chicken over pork dirty rice - this is also delicious I highly recommend checking this truck out, it has enough variety to suit your flavor. Don't forget to ask for one of the many sauces! read more