I'm so excited for Pacific Moon! This is a Hawaiian/Indonesian food truck located at the new Picnic Food Truck Garden (in the former Outside Coffee Co. lot on Wealthy). I went to try some of their food and I'm already planning my next visit.
I was greeted as I walked up. They were working through some issues with their technology, but that gave me time to look over the menu. They have plate lunches, sandwiches, bowls, sides, and canned drinks.
After asking for a recommendation from the chef, I ended up ordering a two meat plate lunch with the wings and kalbi beef, and a side of mac salad. My total was about $20 and it only took about 6 minutes for my food to come out.
I was impressed with the presentation even in its to-go container -- the rice was nicely portioned and vibrant yellow, the wings were saucy and sprinkled with green onion and sesame seeds, the meat was thinly sliced, and the mac salad came in its own cup.
Hawaiian food is super craveable to me and also comforting as it's a mix of influences from Korean, Japanese, Filipino, etc. Plus Chef Jamie has his own personal twist by adding Indonesian flavors.
The food was super flavorful, cooked well, and so delicious. The wings were crispy yet saucy and fall off the bone tender. I was super impressed with the rice, as it was slightly sticky (my favorite), seasoned well, and coconutty. The kalbi was cooked to medium and not as fatty as some that I've had (personally I don't mind more fat but I know not everyone enjoys that). Finally, the mac salad - this was so good. I LOVE mac salad and this one was really creamy, not mushy, and not as sweet as some that I've tried.
We are super lucky to finally have a Hawaiian option in town! I can't wait to eat my way through the menu. read more