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    Nirvana

    4.9 (50 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Beef & Lamb Gyro Plate
    Nate H.

    This place has been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad that I visited. It is easily one of the best food trucks I've been to in Seattle in recent memory, and in the top tier of Mediterranean restaurants altogether. Order ahead of time, otherwise you will be waiting for a while, but it is 100% worth the wait. The gyro plate with lamb and beef is off the charts. I could go on about the bulgar in this alone - it's the most flavorful base that I've ever had in a gyro plate. The meat is perfectly charred, giving the meal a fantastic texture. It also comes with hummus and tzatziki, so my fellow sauce boiz out there will be content. The only thing missing was some spicy sauce on the side. There is only one way to attack this meal - you have to spread hummus on the pita, and then add a little of everything on top of that. It creates the perfect bite. Even the salad dressing was fantastic! It's some sort of vinaigrette, but I was tasting pomegranate in there as well. The pizzas look fantastic in the pictures, would love to try those next time. I'd imagine it's only a matter of time until Nirvana has a storefront.

    Looks like a Portland spot--Nirvana Food Truck
    Efrain L.

    The Best Kabobs in Seattle--And It's a Pizza Truck?! Okay, Seattle, listen up--I've officially found the best kabobs in the city... and they're being served out of a food truck in Ballard that most people think is just a killer pizza spot. Nirvana Food Truck is known for its pizza (and yes, it is legit--wood-fired in a $25k oven attached to the truck), but what most people don't realize is that this place is also the most authentic Iranian kitchen in the city. And the kabobs? Game-changing & apparently very authentic. I've gone every weekend this summer, and I'm not exaggerating--juicy, perfectly grilled halal meats, generous portions, charred veggies done right, and it's all clean, flavorful, and shockingly affordable. Forget dropping $$$ at Zeitoon or Persepolis. This place blows them out of the water. Plus, the family running it is incredibly kind. You can feel the love in the food. Grab your plate, stroll to any of the nearby breweries, and post up for a perfect Seattle evening. Come for the pizza, stay for the kabobs--and don't sleep on the menu's newer additions. Nirvana isn't just a name; it's the experience.

    Blue Pizza
    Wendy K.

    Have been wanting to try Nirvana since U saw their sandwich board on Market street for awhile my neighbor and I walk every week and have often walked by and have looked at the menu. We finally tried them today, actually thought we were going to go the Mediterranean or Persian route. But the Blue Pizza sounded so good we split that and a Caesar Salad. We're both big fans of prosciutto and arugula on pizza this one has blue cheese and I want yo say the arugula is lightly tossed in olive oil and lemon. The brightness cuts through the richness of the cheese and prosciutto. We both throughly enjoyed the crust. We have a pizza place closer to home about nine blocks away but we we definitely come down here over the place close to us. The Cesar Salad wasn't our first choice but it was a wonderful surprise the toasted crumbs they add gives a wonderful texture my friend doesn't like croutons but she loved the toasted crumbs. Love that they have covered heated seating. You can see the wood for the pizza oven. Service was friendly and very accommodating. We will definitely be back saving my last. Star for when we try the rest of the menu.

    Plus they offer hummus (which was listed on a different area of the truck)
    Katy H.

    A hidden gem in Ballard that I can't wait for more people to discover. The red pizza not only looked beautiful, its flavor hit all the marks. Delicious delicious crust with a sweet and buttery sauce. The mozzarella was so tasty and perfectly melted, much higher quality than I usually see. The basil added just the right herby notes. All in all it was a perfect pizza. Plus, we got a caesar salad which came with more cheese than I've ever seen on a caesar. I also appreciate they had seating right by the truck and offered utensils as well. The guys in the truck were incredibly friendly and joyful too.

    Beef & Lamb Gyro Plate
    Megan R.

    VERY tasty gyro & kebab plates, a great value as far as I'm concerned too, you get a real heavy plate of all tasty things. I even loved the jalapeño or whatever semi-spicy pepper they put on my gyro. So good! They were a bit busy so they even threw in a piece of baklava. YUM!

    Sausage Pizza
    Aaron W.

    Semi-permanent food truck serving true Woodfire pizzas and pasta. First time visiting I got a sausage pizza and it was solid. The dough has a bit of a whole wheat taste, which I enjoyed, and the ingredients were fresh with purportedly the sausage been house-made. I'll definitely swing by again to try another item!

    Spicy honey pepperoni pizza!
    Jim J.

    Found this lovely food truck in Ballard! So glad we did! Got the spicy honey pepperoni pizza with jalapeños and a beef and lamb giro! Both were highly tasty and prepared perfectly! The balance of sweet honey and spicy pepperoni and jalapeños atop the wood fired thin crust was phenomenal! The giro meat was deliciously tender and bursting with flavors! Bravo! Delicious. Outdoor seating is provided under a lovely wood canopy. Perfect for a quaint snack rendezvous. The staff were polite and helpful with helping us decide what to order.

    Beef & Lamb Gyro Plate
    Fong F.

    An amazingly cute Mediterranean food truck on the corner. The gyro plate was fantastic and they gave me some extra pita when I asked. The hummus was a bit garlicky and I loved it. The salad was fresh and crispy. My wife got the nirvana chicken sandwich and was munching away because it was so good. We'll definitely be coming back soon! Oh and the meat is halal as well.

    Chicken Kebab
    Cyrus A.

    Decided to pop in and grab a a Persian kebab because I'm always on the hunt for good Persian food in Seattle. I was intrigued by the mix of things on the menu and figured what the hell. Nirvana did not disappoint, the chicken was succulent, the rice was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were all fresh and delicious. This is an incredibly delicious food truck, manned by super friendly folks. I will ABSOLUTELY be back to try the pizza. What a wonderful new spot!!

    Chicken gyro plate
    Joey A.

    Chicken gyro plate was great. Large portion, grilled chicken to order, chicken was moist, hummus garlicky. I'd go back for this. $15.50 Sausage pizza was made to order in a wood fire pizza oven. I prefer a little more crunch to my bites but overall good especially for a $16 12in pie. Also, I strolled past this place as they were cleaning up and they were still very welcoming and willing to serve me. Great service.

    Enrico F.

    Absolutely insane how good the pizza is!!! We got the mushrooms & sausage pizza and damn one of the best pizzas I ever had!

    Fresh and so so good!

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    The best! It is all excellent. Love the pizzas! Great that Chef Goody is open till 9pm! Just had the chicken gyro today.

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    Had the pepperoni pizza with hot honey; best pizza I've had in a while, maybe the best period in the Seattle area.

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