Delicious Banh Mi This is a newcomer to Brisbane's banh mi…read morescene and it already seems to have a loyal following. We tried a pork banh mi and a beef banh mi and they were terrific. The baguette was super crusty, spread with a generous amount of delicious pate and filled with lightly pickled carrot, cucumber, fresh coriander, fish sauce, meat and chilli. It's a definite contender for Brisbane's best banh mi!

Best Banh Mi I've ever had. Never thought I'd rate anyone higher than Darra Takeaway but the Banh…read moreMi Factory at Newstead has taken the crown. They had a long Saturday lunchtime line-up but we went through very quickly, Banh Mi was great, ingredients so fresh with just the right amount of everything. Absolutely could not fault them.

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.

Maybe it was years working in a donut and hot dog store as a bright young teenager that put me off…read morehot dogs for an eternity. But Snag Stand have created a "haute dog" that makes me forget those years long enough to order and surprisingly enjoy the "sausage in a bun" before me. Sure it's fast food, but at $9.90 they pack a lot of quality ingredients into a cheap and quick take-away option. Hanger levels were rising last week when I ran through the Queens Plaza food court. Note to self: don't walk through a food court when you're hangry. Scanning the choices, Snag Stand seemed a reasonable choice given I hadn't had the chance to try them at the Yelper Party. I ordered the chicken and rocket hot dog and was given a buzzer (so RSL, loved it). My order was made fresh and my buzzer promptly alerted me to its arrival. The hot dog itself? Fresh, tasty and not at all the idea that I have of a hot dog. There was no greasy ick feeling after eating and the rocket, tomato and red onion is a fresh-food kick more hot dogs need.

Snag Stand describes itself as a "gourmet sausage grill" and "the home of heavenly haute dogs"…read more With those words I was intrigued. Located in Queens Plaza's Food court,taking over from the old Crepe Cafe, I had to try this for myself. Their menu has standard mouthwatering options on offer with delectable descriptions to match, such as the "American Classic", "German Bratwurst", "Currywurst", "Spicy Spanish Chorizo", through to the "Australia fare". Ranging from $6.90 to the more fancy "Wagyu Beef" at $10.90. You can go with the DIY option, and choose your own roll (Brioche, Rustic or Poppy Seed), your choice of sausage, and toppings at $1.00 each, (from sauteed onions to house made sauerkraut or coopes ale bbq sauce to name a few). Gluten Free rolls attract an additional $1.00 and for the health concious you can go naked..no not you, but the snag! So no bun but with your choice of salad and grilled sausage for $9.90. I decided to play it safe and boring, going with the American Classic. A "wood smoked frankfurter with american yellow mustard, tomato sauce, onions & sweet relish on a toasted brioche roll" for only $6.90. Service was friendly, and amazingly quick. Especially useful for those days when you don't have much time for lunch. As for the "gourmet" hot-dog? It was okay. It didn't blow my mind as I had hoped. The sausage (the main attraction in any hot-dog performance), was pretty bland and dry, maybe even undercooked.The saving grace was the toasted brioche roll, which had a slight sweetness to it, and with the relish, mustard, onions and sauce combining to give it a bit of life. For $6.90 and its size, it was relatively good value. So is Snag Stand really "gourmet" and home for "heavenly haute dogs" or just cleverly marketed? A bit of both. But I will definitely try them again, and not just because the Homer Simpson in me wants to. There's enough there on the menu to suggest that there can be a party in my mouth next time.