The FiDi food truck experience is far different than what you find among the hipsters at Off the Grid in Fort Mason or any other more casual venue. Self-important suits come to the FiDi trucks, and for heaven's sake, don't talk to them because they are too busy multi-tasking on their smartphones. And yes, I'm talking about women as much as men. They represent an equal-opportunity species of smug entitlement. Such is the case whenever I see this familiar navy blue Indian food truck parked on California at lunchtime during the week (photo: http://bit.ly/1QJi5Ln). The menu is surprisingly diverse for a food truck given the space constraints. I had the $10 Vegetarian Combo, which provides three veggie dishes, dal, rice and naan. The veggie dishes that day were Chana Masala (savory chick peas), Okra Bhaji (fried and curried okra) and boiled carrots from Riverdog Farms (photo: http://bit.ly/1MxBtY7). The okra was the best of the bunch with a spicy edge that cut through the sauce. I like how the owner makes a special point of using organic ingredients in his various stews. There was plenty of basmati rice to sop it up though the naan was a bit skimpy crumbled in the aluminium foil. It all came in an easily transportable covered tray that allowed me to avoid the suits. Ah, the suits. FOOD - 4 stars...good family food cart Indian off a truck, espeically the veggie options AMBIANCE - 3 stars...uhhh, it's a truck SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty quick with no frills TOTAL - 4 stars...bring on the dal, take out the suits read more

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IT'S FRIDAY, my favorite day of the week, because it means that the Munch Truck is in SF!! This is my ABSOLUTE favorite lunch spot in the city. I like to call their platters "homemade meals prepared by a loving grandmother." Trust me, I spent a summer in New Delhi and ate a lot of home cooked meals by my host, and Munch manages to exceed those standards. Every time I come here, I get the Vegetarian Combo for $14. It comes with three different veggie sides - today, there was potato, okra, and chickpeas. (The sides rotate. I've also had eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini here, though chickpeas seem to be a staple.) I'm not a vegetarian, but if I could eat this every day, I gladly would become one. Tips: - COME HERE FOR LUNCH. DO IT. - Munch India has a twitter account where they post updates - they'll usually post whether they'll be at a particular location, so check the page first (@munchindia) before coming. (I've had sad Fridays where I walked here without checking and no purple truck was in sight ) read more

Munch India - Veg combo: chickpeas, okra, and potatoes - Food Trucks Near Me

It's a treat, also in terms of calories and price (note a lot of the pictures with prices are dated). The combo is a great sampler - why choose when you can get them all?! Mine included: -Rice: 4 stars, I like that it had veggies (green beans, Lima beans, carrot - singular, haha) -Roti: 5 stars -Daal: 4 stars, I think? It was so itty bitty it was hard to tell. Given the size, it would have been great to instead have a little Halwa or rice pudding for a small sweet finish. -Eggplant: 5 stars, my fav of the veggie options with great flavor -Cabbage: 4 stars -Kidney beans: 3 stars Arriving close to opening at 11:30 made for a turn around of only a few minutes. Take your lunch to one of the nearby POPOS and enjoy! read more

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An Indian food truck that serves regular old Indian food, not a Paneer Burrito or Chicken Tikka Masala Fries or anything crazy like that. The combos are great for someone who wants a little variety at lunch. Better than most brick-and-mortar Indian joints downtown, though Amber India is still king. Chicken Masala: Tasty chicken morsels in a creamy masala. Great for soaking up in roti and rice. The largest portion in the non-veg combo. Kadai Paneer: Super tasty dense cheese curds. A bit salty. A few thin tangy veggies were in the mix (peppers and onions?). About half the size as the chicken portion. Chana Masala: Standard chole, but with some nice yogurt and tamarind sauces on top. Tastes a bit like a chaat, except with just chickpeas. About half the size as the chicken portion. Dal: A bit bland, but that's what dal is. Just the right portion to hearty up some rice. Roti: Kinda small-ish. Used it up on the chicken before I finished that portion. Tasty though. read more

Munch India - Chicken Masala, Kadai Paneer, Chana Masala Combo - Food Trucks Near Me

Munch India parks their food truck every Tuesday near my workplace in Emeryville. I try to go eat there whenever possible as the food is high quality, really tasty, and satisfying. On the menu you will usually find 3 types of veg entrees, and 3 types of non-veg (1 chicken, 1 fish, 1 lamb) entrees. Each entree comes with rice (veggie pulav), 1 chapati(so glad they do chapati and not naan), daal, and raita. You can also do a combo plate that allows you to try all the veg/ non veg entrees. So far I have not been disappointed by anything I have ordered. The veg entrees are usually ~11-12$ and the non veg can range from ~12-18$ (can be a bit pricy if you choose the lamb/ fish). Oh and be ready to wait for 10-15 mins for your food to be ready (so it's guaranteed to be freshly prepared). Also - the dishes can be a bit oily (my only real complaint). But overall - love it! read more

Munch India - Kadhai paneer with daal, raita, rice, roti :) - Food Trucks Near Me

Best food truck AND best Indian food around Emeryville (when they are here). I was treated to a juicy, tender lamb kabob, extra spicy, along with lentils, rice, yogurt, and roti...all of the ingredients were fresh, perfectly prepared, and simply the best. The customer service was beyond 5 stars. I would give this 10 stars if I could! Passionate and friendly people in this truck. They found themselves a regular right here!!! read more

Munch India - Lamb kabob extra spicy - Food Trucks Near Me

Munch India has been around awhile but i've always pass them by. locale: 15th & Harrison, oaktown, solo truck (5/7) menu -chana masala (6) -tilipia fish masala (9) -palaak Paneer (7) -shahi chicken masala (8) -combos (8-10) eats: palaak panner(7) -organic creamy spinach sauce with cubed cheese. cheese texture liked fried tofu. -nice tangy taste. fresh tasting -some spice remnants in sauce, minor irritatant. -basmatice rice tasted oily, was cold within 30 minutes. -naan size of tortilla. -dal (sauce) not much, nice and spicy -3.5 stars leftovers: -not even an hour later, i felt hungry, had aftertaste in mouth -passable india fare, maybe lamb next. -food came in 5 minutes. -i need real food: meat.... -menu varies weekly. read more

Stumbled on this place for lunch the other day and was pleasantly surprised! I got a veg/non veg combo which came with chicken kebab, baigan (eggplant) masala, channa (garbanzo beans), dal (lentils) and some amazing rice. What I REALLY liked about this place is the fact that it was a complete meal, served on a thali-like compostable dish WITH a Roti!! there's something you don't regularly see at indian food trucks.... It felt like a home cooked meal almost as opposed to quick food. Everything tasted great and everyone at the office keep asking me repeatedly where I had gotten my food from. I had never seen this truck in the FiDi before. I think they are definitely onto something and I am officially following on twitter so I can know when they are around. My ONLY complaint is I thought it was a bit on the pricier side (~$16), but you do pay for what you get. Delicious indian food that goes beyond your standard chicken tikka masala, which everyone else is already doing. Basically if you want to feel like your at a sit down indian restaurant but with all the benefits that come from going to a food truck, you should go here. Also, they take card, unlike some of the other trucks around that will remain nameless. read more

Munch India - veg/non-veg combo with baigan masala, channa, dal, and chicken kabob. Comes in a thali with a roti and rice. Really good. - Food Trucks Near Me

Nice Indian resturant. The food is tasty and the customer service was good. I had the Chicken Chakri Bharwan, Chicken Tangdi Kabab and more startes on the side. I enjoyed it. read more

Love this food truck! I like the Chicken Tangdi Kabab, Lamb Kebab and the Murgh Dahi Wala. These dishes come with rice (pulao), roti, yogurt, black dal Wait can be a little long (10-15 mins) but is absolutely worth it! Keep up with their locations on their twitter account! read more

Munch India - Chicken Tangdi Kabab - Food Trucks Near Me

This is a hit food truck from our company location/building. Always gets a long line for the days it comes. Food is not cheap but one of the tastiest lunch I get every week. They used some very good spice mixes that makes you craved more. The Kabobs are rubbed generously and comes very tasty and juicy every time. The biryani is also good and on the goat curry is delicious when they offer it as a daily special. Expensive for lunch but very tasty and they use organic ingredients. If you don't buy they will still be sold out at least from our location as they always gets one of the longest lines among food trucks in our area. My coworker says that the Veggie options are also very good and very tasty. read more

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This food truck comes to my workplace every other week, and finally, I was able to try it! I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to Indian food, so I honestly couldn't pronounce anything on the menu without feeling like I'd offend someone... but all I know is that it was delicious! Unfortunately, when I had visited, it was the tail end of the lunch rush during a holiday week, so they had run out of rice, but the friendly worker took $1 off the food and offered more roti (tortilla-like Indian bread, like a thin naan). Service was definitely accommodating, and the man also explained the menu very well and didn't rush me in ordering even though I knew they were closing up soon. I ordered their chicken meatball dish and found it extremely flavorful! I loved how each portion was separated by the plastic container so to distinguish between the veggies, meat and sides. All the food had a wonderful spicy kick to it, which I thought brought it all together! Not sure if those who can't handle spice can eat this though. XD Although a bit pricey (as all food trucks are), I think the flavorful, spicy, and overall satisfying food here is totally worth it! I'll be returning to try more (and hopefully I'll make it in time for rice next time!) read more

Every time the purple food truck comes to my neck of the woods you'll definitely see me in line! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO ORDER so I ask the lady to surprise me with whatever and every dish has been surprisingly crazy awesome!! Super good! Like really really good! They give you a taste of EVERYTHING. Wish Munch India had a local restaurant so I can bring my family and friends over ;D read more

I'd never heard of it, but as I walked by the truck on my way to get other food for lunch, it smelled too good to pass up! The food was really fresh and the spices made everything so delicious--way more than I expected. I got the murgh chop because I'd never heard of it, an anglo-indian dish of ground chicken filled potato croquettes. Crispy and delicious! The sides were all great too. A little more money than the cheapest downtown takeout lunch options, but completely worth it. No line, but one person ahead of me and I think I was in and out in 10 minutes. Very friendly staff too! read more

Amazing Indian food truck. I haven't even had this quality at most Indian restaurants. They keep it traditional but offer a variety of dishes I've never seen elsewhere even. Can add up but it's worth it read more

I wonder if the truck is more popular in the East Bay, but there was no line when it was in downtown SF (and during the lunch rush). I got the vegetarian combo - the food is delicious and fresh, it looks spectacular - so so good. If you see the purple truck, don't even second guess it - just go. read more

Due to the mobile nature of food truck stands, its pretty hard to lock down where this one might be. For the last few weeks this has been parked at the corner of Sansome and California street in the Financial District of San Francisco. Its a pretty decent location because there just aren't many good Indian options in the area. The combinations plates come out to be around $10. I went with the vegetarian combo which came with the basmati rice, small piece of roti, channa masala, paneer kofta, and one other dish I don't know the name of. I thought it was a nice mix of flavors and a satisfying amount of food. It didn't change my life but I did enjoy it somewhat. The man who was working the truck seemed pretty nice and I might return if I had the specific craving for Indian cuisine. I'd give it about 3.5 stars. read more

Man, I really wanted to like this. The food unfortunately was just not that good. The non-veg combo that came with a veg and meat dish for $10 just did not look that appetizing. The chicken was tender but the curry was a little too oily and not that flavorful. The dal was just OK. read more

Delicious Indian food clearly made with love. I got a combo with true cod masala, chana masala, and palak paneer ($14, comes with rice and roti bread) and everything was on point. Each dish was unique, made with high quality ingredients, and nothing was over or under cooked. The cod was flaky, tender, and adorned with ripe tomato slices and a lemon wedge. It's a few dollars more than I usually pay for lunch, and the wait after I ordered was longer than usual, but that time was apparently spent making sure everything was perfect. read more

The food was absolutely wonderful! There aren't a lot of good Bengali places to eat so this was a fantastic option. The chef and her husband were both friendly and gracious, even letting me try a bunch of dishes before I decided what I was going to have. I have gone back several times and their specials are always excellent. Their samosas are big and are served with tamarind chutney or raita. Their Bombay chicken, fish and shrimp are all delicious. read more

I get excited every time I see the Munch India truck on campus (CSU East Bay)! Everything about Munch India is great. The man who takes orders has such a positive and uplifting demeanor. No matter how my day has been, I leave the truck in a better mood! He always greets me with a smile and seems to genuinely care about my satisfaction with the food. Speaking of the food... It is Excellent!! I am a vegetarian and finding tasty non-meat meals away from home is a challenge. But this food truck always has delicious organic veggie dishes. Plus, the menu changes so I never get bored with the same dish! Munch India food truck is the best thing that has happened to this campus!! read more

Munch India is probably the best food truck that has come to our office complex since we started getting food trucks a few years ago! The chef is clearly extremely skilled - the food here has the perfect blends of spice and flavor and this might the best Indian food I've had in Marin! They somehow make even basic dishes like chana masala and aloo gobi taste amazing. It is clear that the couple that operates the truck really care about the quality of the food and service they provide. It is also very reasonably priced. For only $10, I had a combo meal which included 3 entrees, dal, rice, and chapatti, which was plenty of food for lunch. read more

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Wow what tasty food from a food truck. The goat curry with lentils and basmati rice was to die for and perfectly seasoned. This is what Indian food should be like either in a truck or restaurant. Gobbled everything up right next to the truck awesome. You see that organic tomato below it was lightly seasoned and was sweet and perfect! read more

Munch India - Goat curry! - Food Trucks Near Me

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My coworkers and I **love** the food at Munch India. It's consistently delicious: meat dishes, vegetarian, and especially the fresh, high-quality fish. The family owners are friendly and accommodating. But the wait is simply too long. We genuinely can't fathom how it takes so long to prepare, since most curries, rice, dal, etc. are already pre-made. Unfortunately, more and more of our team are choosing to have lunch somewhere faster. The popularity of this truck is certainty a factor, but even considering this, a 45+ minute wait isn't really acceptable, since it makes lunch during work very inefficient. (We often order and go back in our building to work more before going back to pick up, but this still ends up wasting time.) Please please find a way to shorten the wait for our favorite lunch!!!! read more

Love the food and flavor here. We can easily figure good and fresh ingredients used. Gentleman who cooks seems very passionate about food. One word... AWESOME Updated review: Well i have tried their food number of times now. And there is major but gradual degradation in food. Had their food with raw crunchy peas to hair in food (mind you on 2 different days) Its a no go place for me now. read more

I find myself coming back here regularly. Because it's by far the best food truck I've ever eaten at. I'm talking uncommon, high-end restaurant quality Indian dishes. Although I had an unfortunate first experience, I'm glad I came back. I generally get the vegetarian items for lunch, and they're consistently excellent. Gotta try their restaurant sometime. read more

First time having Indian food and it was absolutely amazing !!! Everything was great, and it is now my favorite type of food just worried that I can find a place just as good in my home town. read more

Absolutely the best Indian food in the Bay Area. Vegetarian options are always fresh and super tasteful. The combo is the way to go: 3 vegetarian options, lentils, rice and daal. Great meal!!! read more

Absolutely the best truck food I have had in a long time. The menu is pretty varied and unique.

Eating from here again reminds why I wrote such a positive review the first time around. I ordered the lamb kebob special. Love the spiciness!!! Not for the faint of palate read more

Can't say enough about the food and the people that own this business. I have travelled the world eating Indian food and this is some of the best I have ever had! Everyone that I bring here loves this food. The owners are some of the sweetest, kindest people you can find. Give them a try and tell your friends! read more

I loved the chicken curry plate, it was so tasty and fresh.

I tried this food truck when it came near my house in Emeryville. I had an eye on this truck when I saw a long line in front of it during lunch time while walking around it. And when I eventually got around to trying it, the food totally exceeded my expectations. I tried the chicken malai kofta, which came with a side of kaali dal, rice and one roti. All of which was delicious. I will be sure to try it another time for some of the other popular dishes. read more

The rotating dishes are distinctive and delish. I'm an omnomnivore but find myself gravitating to the veggie combo. Not the cheapest Indian option in the area but one of the best. There's so much attention to the flavors and balance. read more

I had the vegetarian combo and every single item was delicious. The dal, red beans, veggies in a tomato curry sauce (so yum!), roti, and paneer all felt fresh and homemade. I was surprised to get this level of Indian food from a truck! The taste experience reminded me of my visit to Rajasthan many years ago when I fell in love with the cuisine of India. read more

These guys are really something special. My wife and I happened by after running some errands near New Montgomery today and the food and feel was superb. I even made a point to swing by on my way back to work and had the opportunity to talk with the lovely owners for a minute and thank them. Everything is simple, clean, fresh, and is very obviously lovingly and thoughtfully prepared. I really couldn't recommend Munch India more highly. This is home-made Indian food at its most spectacular. read more

This was one of the most authentic Indian food place that I have tried so far in the USA. I had ordered the lamb kebab thali and the chicken curry thali.The food was excellent in terms of flavour, quantity and price. I highly recommend this place if you want to try good Indian food! read more

Amazing food - super fresh, tasty and of the highest quality. Super impressed they can do this for lunch in a food truck!

I have been eating at this truck when it comes to our complex for some time, and the food has generally been very good. Vegetarian items vary from assorted vegetables, to cauliflower, to beans, with rice and bread. Today, however, was an exception. The special item today was broiled lamb chops, which were some of the best lamb chops I have ever had anywhere. Although thinly sliced (and taking an extra 15 minutes to prepare), the lamb chops were juicy, and coated with an Indian herb mixture (don't have a clue other than part of it was green) that gave the lamb a truly unusual (slightly sweet, slightly spicy) flavor. I would eat this lamb anytime I could get it. read more

I work in Emeryville and had seen the Munch India truck in the neighborhood but had never stopped. Last week I decided it was time to give it a try. I had the Tilapia Masala and a samosa- Oh my gosh the samosa was So. Good. The tilapia was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. They take cards (I seldom have cash so this was a big plus), and my food was ready within minutes. Also I have to say the girl who took my order was really friendly. I can't wait to go back! read more