A sampling of the Charlotte food truck scene

The katsu bowl is one of the most popular menu items at Hiya.

By: Liya Tewelde and Denyon Roberts

Independence High School – Charlotte, N.C.

As the weather warms up and school lets out for summer break, students may be looking for different ways to pass time in the city. Food trucks are a great way to hang out with friends and family over break.

Charlotte is home to many great trucks, here are three great ones you should check out:

The Prosperity Village food truck rally hosted a variety of food trucks that everyone can enjoy.

Bobeche Grill Tropical Cuisine

Bobeche Grill is a family owned food truck serving the Charlotte area. If you are in the mood to eat Caribbean inspired dishes Bobeche is your best bet.

• What to try: Spicy BBQ with a side of fried plantains ($10) or Macaroni Gratinee with a side of BBQ chicken ($10)
• Price Range: $5  – $12
• Social Media: @bobechegrill on Instagram

Bobeche is owned by the family of Independence junior, Ashley Lominy.

“I really enjoy serving food to our customers and seeing the look on their faces when they take a bite,” says Ashley Lominy.

Make sure you visit this food truck to help out a member of our Patriot community.

The Hiya challenge gives brave contestants the chance to prove they can handle the heat.

Hiya Food Truck

Hiya is Charlotte’s first Korean food truck. They serve traditional Korean food with a modern twist.

• What to try: Katsu, a fried panko encrusted chicken cutlet, served with noodles and rice ($8). Cup Bap Noodles, rice noodles cooked with soy sauce and sesame oil ($8).
• Price Range: $4 – $11
• Social Media: @HiyaFoodTruck on Twitter and Instagram

If you’re up for it, Hiya offers the Hiya Challenge. Contestants must finish a double portioned extra spicy katsu in under 10 minutes without any drinks. Winners will receive a t-shirt, a free entree, and have their name and picture immortalized on the side of the Hiya truck.

The Dragon Boat:

A chinese and hibachi inspired food truck that serves a variety of dishes.   

• What to try: Chicken Lo Mein, sliced chicken and mixed vegetables, served with Lo Mein sauce ($7 – $8). Green Tea Cheesecake ($4).
• Price Range: $3 – $10
• Social Media:@dragonboatcharlotte on Instagram and Facebook.

“The food is amazing and they have very quick service,” says Illiyah Jackson, a freshman at Independence. The Dragon Boat food truck is open from 10:30 am to 11:00 pm every day.

If you are interested in finding these food trucks and many more in your area, visit Roaming Hunger. Also, make sure to check Charlotte’s Food Truck Friday account, @FTFCharlotte, on twitter to stay up to date with food truck rallies happening in Charlotte.