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The Auburn Plainsman: Camp War Eagle 2021
Summer 2021
Grab ‘n’ go: campus food trucks By BECCA BENNER Campus Writer
Auburn University has a variety of on-campus dining options ranging from Chick-Fil-A to Panda Express. One reason why Auburn is unique is that the campus is flooded with various kinds of food trucks. Every day you can find different food trucks and choose the one that best suits your food cravings. You will find a vast array of food trucks on the concourse for your mid-day meal. These food trucks include Amsterdam Cafe, Amsterdam Taco Truck, Hibachi, Noodle Fun, Philly Connection, NYC GYRO, Good Karma and Starbucks. Amsterdam Cafe food truck serves seafood and Southern-style food options. Their crab cake and avocado sandwich is featured on the list of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die by the Alabama Tourism Department. They also have hamburgers and chicken fingers as well as a lighter option of their just as popular turkey wraps. The Amsterdam Taco Truck is a partner of the previous restaurant, and it does just what it sounds like it would. This truck dishes out delicious tacos and customizable bowls and offers vegetarian options such as taco salad and bean and rice bowls. Their menu features turkey wraps as well. The Hibachi food truck is hard to miss as its vibrant orange paint color immediately catches your eye. They offer traditional hibachi entrees such as fried rice, hibachi chicken and vegetables. You can choose from a bowl with your choice of protein including tofu and sea-
food. They also offer dumplings as a menu item. The Noodle Fun food truck specializes in Asian cuisine. You are able to customize your very own noodle or rice bowl with your desired toppings and proteins. This food truck also serves dumplings as well as pork and milk custard buns. This food truck is the mobile counterpart to the Noodle Fun restaurant located in Terrell Hall. The Philly Connection food truck does all things Philly cheesesteak. This restaurant has been serving its famous cheesesteak for 30 years. You have a wide variety of options for your cheesesteak, from the original to a choice of chicken or turkey. NYC GYRO serves New York-style gyros and Greek salads. Not only do they specialize in Greek food, but they offer classic Southern staples such as chicken wings, french fries, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders. They also mix the two cuisines to make a dish called lamb loaded fries. With this restaurant, you get the best of both worlds. The Good Karma food truck offers Indian food to the food truck scene. They have curries both traditional and vegan, as well as fries and their traditional bread, naan. They also have samosas, made with chicken or vegetables. One side option is Kurkure, also known as Indian Cheetos. They also have a dessert of the day to satisfy your sweet tooth. Lastly, you have the classic Starbucks food truck. Think Starbucks but on wheels. This especially comes in handy when you need a pick-me-up between classes. You can quickly graband-go with a coffee, refresh-
ASHTON SCOTT | PHOTOGRAPHER
The Amsterdam Cafe food truck is operated by the same owners of its storefront.
BROOKE FUCITO | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The Good Karma food truck serves Indian bowls and samosas on weekdays.