Some cities have food trucks. Brisbane has a food truck. A solitary food truck run by husband and…read morewife duo Harry & Christine. Serving the most delicious buns (wagyu beef, angus beef and chicken as well as various specials, and a delectable caramel banana dessert bun) this is easily one of the best 'no-fuss' and under $10 dinners you can hunt down in Brisbane. Find them in several spots around town including Loading Dock Espresso, The End bar in West End and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. They've got a cult following and where they go, so do the bun-stars. When I visited Harry and Christine at Loading Dock Espresso just before their Tuesday lunch rush, I ordered the Wagyu Beef bun and without realising it, Harry's own Dragon Chilli sauce. I'm not one for chilli or anything spicy but Harry's Dragon Sauce just gave the bun a gentle kick. The buns are freshly made to order and are well worth the ever so slight wait. Do yourself a favour and pin point where they'll be next and pop your Bun Mobile cherry.

I have a confession to make. I was a stalker until Friday when I finally satisfied my cravings. I…read moream referring to The Bun Mobile! Ever since I found out about this gourmet food truck "taste sensation" late in 2012, I have been intrigued and obsessed to try them ever since. Checking their calendar schedule, at least once a week (as their location changes daily,) only to curse the gods, disappointed at missing out. Not this time. Friday evening, The Bun Mobile made its way to Morningside at Southside Tea Room. It was there in all its unmissable funky glory. The truck itself is very presentable, and clean. The weather was gloomy, but standing in front of The Bun Mobile, looking up at the menu, was like seeing the clouds part and rays of sunshine beaming down. Their regular menu is Chicken, Pork, and Wagyu Buns but this night included a new special. Braised pork belly, zucchini & mushroom kimchi, crunchy lettuce, peanut butter and jelly. Talking to the lovely Christine who served us, she mentioned that it would be The Bun Mobile's 1st birthday come the week ending 8th March. She was really nice, and said Harry was the one who did all the cooking. There are also vegetarian options for those who are allergic to meat. The hardest thing about The Bun Mobile is deciding what to get, as everything sounds delicious. We ordered the Braised Pork Belly special ($10), and the Chicken bun ($8) which is Char grilled teriyaki chicken, slaw with julienne carrot, mint, Japanese mayo, and hoisin sauce. We observed all the lucky customers who had ordered earlier having a great old time at Southside Tea Room, eating their buns, smiles as wide as can be. I was salivating in anticipation. We didn't have to wait very long, as Christine called us out. Rushing home and opening the styrofoam box the buns come in..Aaah there it was, fresh, quality ingredients and ready to be devoured. The buns are actually quite generous in size, large in fact. We tuck straight in, having a taste of each other's, and all the hype about The Bun Mobile is all true. It is absolutely fantastic. The combinations of exotic flavours are mind-numbingly scrumdiddilyumpshus, and the bun is so soft I could swear there were clouds on my taste buds. It's no wonder The Bun Mobile has over 5000 followers on Facebook, probably qualifying as a religion at the next Census, and rightfully so. The Bun Mobile should be the benchmark by which all other food trucks are measured against. It met all our expectations, from their excellent service to their amazing buns. Tip: to find out what daily specials and Bun flavours are on, "Like" The Bun Mobile on Facebook.

Show me goat meat and I will happily cook it in a curry or prepare a bowl of bracing soup. Finding…read moregoat meat in Brisbane is tough however, and finding places that serve it even tougher. Initially apprehensive about eating cooked goat meat in a pie (what an odd combination!), I was blown away by the taste explosion I experienced after tucking into the Moroccan Pie (approx $7) from the Goat Pie Guy. The meat was soft and tender (as goat meat ought to be), the gravy of the right consistency and with an even distribution of spices. I couldn't stop at one! I went back for the Himalayan and we even wrapped a couple to eat later. The Goat Pie Guy knows his meat and is undoubtedly a master at pies. Hope to see him at our local Nundah Markets soon some day.

I, like most other Aussies, like a good pie. The kind of pie that's hot, fresh, with flaky pastry…read moreon top, soft pastry on the bottom and big delicious chunks of tender meat in a thick gravy that won't fall apart and dump on your clothes when you're eating it. I spotted the Goat Pie Guy on the 50 meals to try in Brisbane list and while meandering through the Blackwood Street markets I was thrilled to see that he was there. The line up was only a good sign. I took my place behind other eager pie lovers and soon enough was at the front of the queue. I made the mistake of only purchasing 1 pie. The deluxe. With hot pie in hand I ambled home to share my spoils with the husband. (2nd mistake). The pie that greeted me upon release from the brown paper bag was golden, flakey, I was already drooling. After carefully dividing the pie in to equal portions I set about delicately eating (inhaling) the pie. It was everything it promised to be and more. The meat, was big, chunky and falling apart with tenderness, the gravy was thick but not gluggy and was the perfect flavour for the goat meat. The pastry was exactly what you want in a pie, crispy and flakey on top soft but firm on the bottom. I can tell you right now that from being served by THE PIE GUY who was friendly, happy and just plain cool to the heaven that was that goat pie, if and when they ever add lamb, beef or bacon to their meat pies I will be hunting him down where he sets up. This one is an absolute winner. One of THE BEST pies I've ever had.

Growing up in Asia means growing up tucking into and slurping up street food like there's no…read moretomorrow. It is cheap, quick, (reasonably) healthy and convenient. Street Food Australia has kicked off and has begun bringing their offering into Brisbane for lunch. At the moment, they only serve dumplings, but have plans to expand their offerings. Their dumpling menu includes their pork and chive (da yum!), chicken and donngu mushroom (thumbs up), and vegetarian with tofu (tricky little suckers as they fall apart easily). At 4 pieces for $6 or 8 for $10, it's not a bad lunch option if you're in the city. Condiments are limited to light soy sauce and a black bean chilli sauce (not terribly spicey, but very flavourful). Follow them on Twitter to find their locations during the week.

Open each Sunday until 10.30am - it's a lovely open space with a sandpit and rope swing for the…read morekids. Plus you can buy healthy organic food and drinks.

Wham Bam Thank You Mam!…read more Sorry, couldn't resist. Just like I couldn't resist the swan song and lure of a new banh mi offering for the lunch-time crowd at The Barracks. Thankfully swinging by after a morning of back-to-back meetings, the courtyard of Libertine is bustling with punters opting for the fuss-free lunch of a fresh vietnamese sandwich. For Day 1 it was great to see the concept off to a solid start and eating my "Bang Bang Chicken" sandwich with the breeze gently blowing and a cup of complimentary ice-tea felt like a pretty indulgent way to spend Wednesday lunch. The prices are affordable and service speedy making it a great option for the office worker escaping for lunch. Even better I'm told they offer a phone ahead service so there's even less time to wait. For me, the sandwich was top notch and if anything could have benefited from a little more pate. That said, there was more than enough coriander (key, IMHO) and meat to balance the pickled carrot and daikon. For the speed of delivery and post-sandwich satisfaction it's a thumbs up from me.

These guys and their food truck are at the West End markets on Saturdays and the CBD Farmer's…read moreMarkets on Wednesdays. (They may also be at various other festivals and events -- follow them on social media for more information.) I went on during the CBD Wednesday Farmer's Markets during my lunch break. Eat a Pocket bills itself as having "Brisbane's Best Falafel." This is the only falafel I've had in Brisbane, since I don't live here, but I'd have to say it was pretty darned good. It came with hummus, salads, tabouli, pickles, tomato salsa, cole slaw, and tahini. For the price ($12!), however, it was really small. That was the one let-down about this place. I was expecting a full falafel wrap -- but these "pockets" are a little less than half the size of a typical falafel wrap (like the kind you might get from a kebab shop). Tasty, yes, and definitely better quality than anything you'd get at a kebab shop, but ultimately not worth the price tag. They also have a variety of other Middle Eastern vegetarian options -- a "brekky pocket" ($8.50) with scrambled eggs; a "hummus pocket" ($11) with hummus, coleslaw, tabouli, salsa, pickles, and tahini; a "babaganoush pocket" ($12), which is the same as the hummus pocket but with babaganoush instead; a mezze plate ($13) with falafel balls, sauerkraut, pita bread, and lots of dips; and basic falafel platters with your choice of 6 or 12 falafel balls. Definitely nice flavours, but really overpriced for what you get. Their falafel platters, hummus pocket, and falafel pocket are all vegan. The brekky pocket isn't (contains scrambled eggs) and I didn't ask about the babaganoush pocket (sometimes babaganoush contains dairy). Service was also super nice and friendly. Probably worth going if you're craving a high-quality falafel wrap on a Wednesday or Saturday, but just be prepared the portion sizes are pretty small relative to the cost.

Home made gnocchi, mo mos, thai food. Doesnt get much better than this. Sorry no photos at this…read morestage!

For our almost-regular Tuesday lunches, we decided to head to Mrs. Luu's to grab a sandwich, and…read moreended up giving in to our desires for an iced hot chocolate! Oh, the calories! I've been wanting to try Bunker for the longest time, and today was the day. I love the vine covered hub, which reminds me of a burrow, and of a cafe that I used to visit back in L.A. Instead of getting my usual latte, I went for the bottled ice dark chocolate (5). I'm not the biggest fan of hot chocolate, as it's usually too sweet and heavy for me to finish (I know, strange, because I can finish a whole Chipotle burrito), but I decided that the unusually warm weather called for an iced chocolate. We were greeted by a really friendly barista who helped us right away - and well - the iced dark chocolate and dark chocolate mocha were pre-bottled, so there wasn't much work. The iced dark chocolate, made with organic milk (I think?) and fair trade chocolate, was quickly consumed! It wasn't too sweet, and I would definitely go for it again. The iced dark mocha was also really good, and not at all grainy, which often happens in a lot of mochas. My only complaint was that the bottles were a bit harder to open (I prefer Bean's bottles), and the straws were too short and kept falling in! The drinks were so delicious it didin't matter though....

Bunker eptiomsises why I have faith Brisbane will sustain its growing 'cool' factor. Taking a…read moredisused war-time bunker on Milton Road, Bunker Coffee has turned a small space into a urban retreat. Sitting against the cool brick wall sipping an ice coffee, flat white or hot chocolate you feel a million miles away from the city despite the fact Milton train station is above you. In the same way Blackstar Coffee paved the way for coffee appreciation in Brisbane many years ago, Bunker continues the tradition introducing and encouraging a new set of palettes to appreciate and respect good coffee. They also offer take-home coffee beans which they will grind for you depending on what device you'll be using them in.