Came to davis after 10 years as i was a student and found out theres a shah Restaurant shop. They…read moreadded new menu items and also options for toppings. The original still tasted great. Chicken and rice or chicken/lamb over rice. Wings were meh. Staff was nice,

As a former UC Davis student and current Davis resident, it's crazy to see how far Shaws has come!…read moreI remember when Shaws and star Ginger were the only food trucks on campus and it was such a great meal at a good deal. Now they have their own storefront with a ton more options to customize your meal, and more options and things to order overall. The storefront is not huge, but I don't think it needs to be. It's clean and pretty well organized. The service is also fine. I ordered a combo rice bowl and was glad to be able to add extra toppings like tomatoes in the such. Now, the one thing that they don't do like the old truck used to do is load up with sauce. The old truck used to drown your bowl in sauce whereas now they're a little more conservative, but I imagine you could ask for more if you wanted more. The bowl itself tasted good. It's not going to be the best Halal food that you'll get in Davis or anywhere else in the world, but it tasted nostalgic, and I really enjoyed the whole thing. My husband who is currently on campus more than I am noted that the storefront gives you more food than the food truck at the silo. He also said that the food tasted better here.

The best food truck on UC Davis campus in my opinion. :)…read moreIt's kind of far, near the Mondavi Building, but I promise its worth the walk. It's better than Shah's since the portion size seems bigger and food comes out in less than 1 min, and lines are shorter than Shah's. I usually get the chicken over rice with extra spicy sauce (no extra cost for sauce) :). ($7.25 with a drink) The food always comes out piping hot, with enough sauce~ The lettuce us crunchy with plenty of white sauce on it. I am so stuffed when ever I get this meal! My only criticism is the portion of meat to rice, they tend to give you more rice than meat. The food truck is only open until 2-3 PM, I wish it was open until 6 PM :(. Other than that, the cashier is friendly and food is always fresh~ Will definately stop by again when I feel like walking toward Mondavi.

For all intents and purposes, this is pretty interchangeable with Shahs. They are owned by the same…read morepeople, their menu is the same, and their food tastes the same. My go-to is the chicken gyro without tomatoes, and it is yummy. My only complaint would be that the pita bread isn't very high quality.

I kept driving by the gas station this food truck was set up in and decided to finally stop by…read more Chicken pulao: C+ The rice and chicken tasted pretty good but the amount of chicken is so little. It's one drumstick. The side of cucumber and onion were mostly filler so I this plate left more to be desired. Egg shami burger: C- I ordered this because it sounded interesting and was cheap, but the bread was just not enjoyable to me. It was too soft and just tasted like a premade hamburger bun. The egg is okay but doesn't stand out as something that highlights a sandwich/burger. Some contrasting textures would have helped too like a crunchy pickled vegetable. I must say though that the service is super friendly here and they gave samples of one of their spiced drinks.

Drove by Baba's on Anderson while driving the other way and made a mental note to myself to stop by…read moreon the way back. Was definitely glad I did! I got the Samosa Chaat and the Chicken Biryani. Samosa Chaat - really good! Tons of flavor and filling. Great value for 5.99 for two pieces. Spicier then expected! They aren't playing around with the spice level here, you should let them know if you can't handle your spice. Chicken Biryani - overall, pretty solid dish. While the chicken was tender and fall apart, it was a little dry. Not dry enough to make the dish unenjoyable, but definitely a little drier than I expected when comparing to the Samosa Chaat. Service - the two individuals manning the food truck were very nice and explained all the various dishes to me. You also get a little free water with your order. Ambiance - they're located in a gas station parking lot with four or five parking spots nearby adjacent to the tire pressure refilling station. They also have a few tables and chairs set up in the shade behind the food truck if you want to eat there. Conclusion: I will definitely be back to try out some of their other dishes. If you enjoy Pakistani food and can handle your spice, stop by and give them a try.

i paid with dining dollars so it was free, but id still spend my own money on this! i love their…read morebrisket meal and their potato salad is awesome. generous portions for the meal, sandwich not so much. would recommend splurging on the meal instead.

They came to cater to my work place. Work provided a 10 dollar voucher so I paid only 8 bucks out…read moreof pocket. Chicken plate came with 1 thigh drizzled with sauce a portion of Mac n cheese and a roll. JUST MY OPINION HERE, But the chicken taste like charcoal and Mac n cheese has no flavor. Portion does not justify the 18 dollar price tag either. Maybe the ribs or tri tip is better?

Was back in Davis for a soccer tournament @ Davis Legacy Fields. While parking can be a mess, they…read morealways attract a lot of food trucks. I'm a fan of beef/lamb gyros so as soon as I saw this truck I was locked in. However, walking toward the truck I saw a plate on the side panel of the truck that look like tacos, but if your Mexican aunt hooked up with a Greek dude. As the guy inside the truck said, these are NOT Mexican tacos, they are made with fresh Mediterranean ingredients. The taco was I got it with spicy sauce, which played perfectly with the white sauce. Sooo good. I'll be looking for this truck again tomorrow.

Absolutely hands down best gyros and other food in Davis fast easy to get to and the food is over…read morethe top amen is a great guy an amazing cook I highly recommend you don't bother with any of the other General places in town we've tried them all and always come back here PS summer hours they're only open till 3:00

Come here at least 3 times a month love the customer service and food. Been one of the best spots…read moreI've been to in Davis

Papusas were absolutely delicious!! Love the marinated/pickled side of veggies it came withread more

I've eaten at this food truck a few times, and enjoyed it. They are usually at the Davis Farmer's…read moreMarket, and occasionally at local Festival. They have a rotating menu of hand-pies, so don't go with a specific one in mind. All the ones I've had are tasty, but for the price, I wish they were bigger. I usually need two to fill up. I do understand that a lot of this is likely due to the hefty booth fee the Market charges. The folks running it are very friendly. The last time I was there, I couldn't decide between the Mario (Italian sausage, marinara and mozzarella) and Luigi (cremini, pesto and mozzarella). Both were excellent, with flavorful filling and a flaky crust that also held up to the filling. The caramelized onion and Gruyère also sounded tempting. In the past I've had a mushroom and cheese pie, and some sort of chicken filling that I don't recall (not that it wasn't memorable -- it was just several years ago).

The Davis farmers market is already a must-visit, but the entire experience is enhanced by a trip…read moreto the Handheld truck. Their flavors change every week, and often are seasonal, but never fail to be unique and flavorful! They always have a couple savory and a couple sweet pie options, so my partner and I will get lunch and dessert in a one-stop trip! There is rarely a line, since the pie are premade and kept warm (or cold for some of the dessert pies), ready to be enjoyed! You just order, and they hand you the food, with little stamps on them to indicate the flavor. The workers are super friendly, and answer any questions you may have. Handheld operates out of quite possible the most adorable food-truck I've ever seen or ordered from, with a vintage, old-fashioned homemade delivery service vibes, and I was first drawn to the look of the truck way back before I even knew what the sold. But boy was I impressed once I read their menu and tried their food. They always have a couple vegetarian options, as well as a couple with meat, so there is something for everyone, and it's all worth it. Do yourself a favor, and stop by the next time you are at the farmers market in need of a snack or some lunch :)

Listen, I dream about this spot. The pupusas are the side of large paper plates and have so much…read moreflavor to them. I have always been a beans and queso pupusa girl and the cheese is pull apart and the beans are so flavorful and the pupusa shell is just... it's just so yummy! Great thing about it is the cleanliness and the food smell busting through the windows. The young woman helping that took my order was realistic about the time frame which I appreciated because these bites of delight are fresh off the griddle! When I rolled up for gas and I saw Pupusas y mas I knew I was adding to my mass if you know what I mean. 10/10 will find this place and eat here again.

Rice and beans were good. Salsa and curtido included which was nice. Chicken pupusa didn't have…read moremuch chicken and the birria pupusa had some very large fatty chunks that were not good.