(Dined 01/27/18 SA @ 8:30pm): Looking at other people's food made me so hungry for this food truck!…read more
I recently enjoyed the annual "Night On Broadway" FREE arts and music festival event along the historic Broadway Theatre District in Downtown Los Angeles when I had my very first experience with Me So Hungry Food Truck. Since I frequently attended, worked, or volunteered at the myriad of year-around events throughout Southern California, I had never seen this food truck before and was drawn to the scrumptious-looking eats that were leaving the meal mobile. I saw and smelled enough to perk my interest, so would my hunger be satiated by their grub!?:
QUICK BIO
"The talented crew running the Me So Hungry truck specializes in delicious gourmet burgers and sliders that should satisfy the cravings of any street food aficionado. After crafting an impressive career cooking in the kitchens of McCormick and Schmicks and The Four Seasons, Chef Cory Ewing has created a mobile menu that puts a classy twist on classic fare, without overpowering the flavors with too many ingredients. And...one of the best things about Me So Hungry? Burger fans of Los Angeles can enjoy all this quality cuisine at a quite reasonable price."
PURCHASE
Monster Burger ($13): Angus beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Asian BBQ sauce between a lightly toasted bun, mine certainly wasn't as well-made and aesthetically pleasing as its picture. Thankfully, the jumbo juicy patty, messy melted cheese, and sweet syrupy sauce more than made up for it! This two-hander was a monster that met its match https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gUiTa-pdUnlUnhHW_uerDA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!
SERVICE
The tiny staff that consisted of one cook and one order-taker seemed to work well together as they kept the line flowing. From the time I ordered to when I received my entree was about a 10-minute wait (standard). I carted my burger away, found a spot along a nearby chain-linked fence, and ravaged it - all was good!
PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance)
Being a food truck, they were at the beck and call wherever the event was held. In this case, the event to place in DTLA along the historic Broadway Theatre District which had plenty of paid parking garages, lots, and structures (no parking allowed along the main drag of Broadway during the event) within the surrounding area. Another option was the nearby Pershing Square Red Line Station (which I took) or hired a driving service like a taxi, Lyft, or Uber.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
Your standard self-sufficient food truck with exterior visual menus https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BUxb7z6nfvOrs9ydJOeOIw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, order and pick up windows, an area for condiments, napkins, and utensils, no designated seating area, and natural lighting was prevalent during the daytime while minimal electric street and truck lighting glowed at night. There were no TVs nor background music https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hRfddsMgMpuGjoORoC4nJg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
My first encounter with Me So Hungry Food Truck was a pleasing one and would consider them again. The burger I had was rather simple but tantalized my tastebuds. However, the prices were above-par among the food truck scene, the menu selection was scarce (only six items in this case), while the service was fine. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $13.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS