Okay the Bonzai prawns had me at hello, but it's their lobster tacos and fresh, frothy strawberry,…read moremint smoothies that will bring me back time and again.
Located in a purple catering truck parked on the waterfront at Davis Bay (from March - October) along the Sunshine Coast Highway, this rolling gourmet bistro is a welcome surprise in the food stand category - otherwise restricted to hot dogs and chips (but then that's another story).
Steve and Paul, the friendly chef/owners have edited their seaside food menu to perfection. They focus on what they do best - seafood, Westcoast BBQ and refreshing cool blender drinks, apres beach stroll or swim.
The day we pulled up I was immediately drawn to the Bonzai local prawns, sauteed in white wine, garlic, tomatoes and lemon served on basmati rice with a fresh pineapple brochette for a mere $12.00. However, maybe it was Toots and The Maytals playing on the stereo in the truck with the Steve the chef swaying to the beat, or fond memories of Rosarita Beach in the Baja, but when I laid eyes on the Lobster Taco posted on their Specials of the Day, I was weak in the knees. When my order arrived less than 5 minutes later, I was a goner. Soft, warm corn tortillas filled to the brim with juicy chunks of fresh, tender lobster layered with organic local mixed greens and topped with generous dollops of a chunky, tangy homemade guacamole.
My friend, whose taste runs more to the carne ordered the Apple smoked pulled pork BBQ, served with Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, Howe Sound Brewery Great Northern baked beans, Pacific rim Coleslaw and zucchini/jalapeno corn bread. He was frothing at the mouth. To think I had to talk him into stopping, you know how they love to keep driving.
So if you're motoring up the coast and see the purple truck, hit the brakes, pull over, grab your cash and have the best roadside meal on the west coast.
BTW, if you're a lucky local, apparently the boys also do catering for beach parties, casual weddings, etc.