First Look: The Steak Truck
Words can’t even begin to describe the monstrosity that showed up on the NE corner of 47th St. & Park this week. Ladies and gentleman, I’m proud to introduce, “The Steak Truck”
Oh my lord. This could be a keeper. The Lunch Menu, after the jump…
I was already on my way to lunch somewhere else, so I didn’t try anything (yet), but here are some of the menu highlights:
- Triple Burger (1 lb. of meat) w/ Fries – $8.50
- Pastrami or Corned Beef Sandwich w/ Fries – $5.95
- Beef & Chicken Kebabs- Plain, w/ Fries, on Rice, or as a Hero
- Onion Rings
- “Specialty Dishes When Avaialble” (No Prices Listed): Chicken Tikka Masala, Paella, Chicken Strips, Falafel, Chicken Wings, Curry Chicken, Shrimp Stew & of course… STEAK
The three specials available yesterday- Shell Steak, Popcorn Chicken & a Bacon Cheeseburger. The only disappointment: www.steaktruck.com (printed on top of the truck) doesn’t work yet.
It’s just overwhelming.
Anybody tried anything off this truck yet? Feel free to post a comment below.
And thanks to Nick G. for the Steak Truck tip. If you have a tip, news or recommendation, email it to zach@midtownlunch.com
Posted: 7:21 am, August 31st, 2007 under 47th St. & Park, American, Burger, Cart, Steak, Steak Truck, Street Meat.
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ooo…pastrami and corned beef! sounds good.
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It’s a block from where I work – haven’t hit it yet but they have the largest variety of menu options I have seen (I would hope so look at the size of the truck). I think its the truck’s first week at this location. Caught some great smells walking by the other day as I opted for the food cart down the block on 46th and Park.
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How could anyone buy pastrami from a cart? That’s like getting paella from a cart…O wait, they have that too.
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1lb burger? for lunch?? with fries???
One wonders how Zach keeps his lithe, athletic figure!!! :)
Have nice weekend everyone.
Even if your french
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Ahhh.. the cart on 46th & Park – that is it.
Rudy – what’s up with the “even if you’re french” comment?
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First, Treats Truck, now this. What’s next, for the love of Goddess?
Skate Truck?
Teak Struck? (ideally starring Maria Cher-ipova)
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Had the chicken over rice and it’s not bad. It’s a good amount of food for the price. Makes you feel bad for the little indian cart that doesn’t get any business anymore.
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Just went 20 mins ago.. started with an easy item, Double Cheeseburger. Man, that thing was huge… about 2/3 pound of meat. Very quick and effecient service also. They lied about being able to substitute Onion Rings instead of fries though.
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Just got back from the truck (it’s across the street!) with a double cheeseburger. It is indeed a huge burger, on a big sesame roll with a ton of circular fries, well-cooked and tasty. They also sell a couple of kinds of fried fish, which I didn’t try (yet).
Curiously, they have a breakfast menu with egg on a roll for $1, or 2 eggs and cheese on a roll, also $1!
And the lady in the Indian food cart right next to the truck was glaring at me the whole time….
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very solid 1/2lb cheeseburger– they were obliging on grilled onions and fixings. burger has extra tang from being on the same grill as the kebabs & the like. good value too– $6 for the burger + fries + a drink. i usually spend more than that at burger king.
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i wouldn’t feel too bad for the indian cart lady, i went there the other day when kwik meal was… indisposed and the steak truck was too intimidating. it was the oiliest, blandest, most unappealing indian food i’ve had off a cart. after sitting down and opening it up, the only reasons i even ate it at all were hunger and poverty. she needs to relocate where people have fewer options.
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Quick update: Despite the posted breakfast menu, 5:30-10 a.m., the steak truck does NOT serve breakfast! :^( The guy’s English wasn’t so good, buthe said they wouldn’t be serving breakfast, and gestured to the coffee/bagel cart next to the truck–which does NOT serve any type of eggs! :^(
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If there’s any other Cornell alums here, I think they’ll agree with me that what Midtown really needs is a Hot Truck. The ORIGINAL French Bread Pizza.
Jiannetto’s has a decent slice, sure, but there’s nothing like a Triple Sui fresh out of the oven.
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Bob P. sold the Hot Truck and last I heard it wasn’t nearly the same. However, the original Sui (no mushrooms) is my favorite sandwich EVAH.
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Just found the truck, and i am glad i did. The burger special was great. Lot of food. Great price. Will try the steak next.
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GD$…had the beef kabobs over over rice $5, big portion as well. Don’t let the steak offerings fool you, it’s still cart food, take it for what it is. The meat was tough and stringy, but a good value…
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pastrami,corned beef….and of course the 2/3 pound burger with waffles fries which was the best .i try also the steak but it was tough , so i let the managers knows than he ask me to try the shell steak which only 8 oz but it was great ,juicy ,and it was under 10.00 include fries and drink..
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I just went to 47th and Park. No steak truck. :(
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Good lord. Hot Truck in Midtown would be amazing! Mmm, Little Sicilians were to tie for, figuratively and litterally(Cornell ‘07)
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God Damn … I’m from India and even I found him chicken gyro/ roll to be too hot. Guys be careful when he asks if you want hot sause.
This trucker dude is on 47th and Park – North East Corner
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I’ve tried some of their selections, their truck is massive with the options they provide, but a lot of them are hardly ever available.
Their burger is their best option on their menu. You definitely get your money’s worth.
I’ve had the chicken over rice, its mediocre at best compared to other carts. But one word of warning, never order the beef over rice. They give you 3 sticks of kebab (which you have to fight out with the plastic knife which fails miserably) with 2 pieces of beef on each. Plus the beef is very rough to chew and when you consider what other carts in the area offer, its not a good choice at all.
Just stick to their burgers :-)
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I tried this for the first time just now. Yes, I know it’s almost 4pm but what can I say? I’m a late eater. Anyway, I was looking for Madgy’s or a pizza truck and didn’t see it so I got this instead.
I bought the philly cheese steak with waffles fries. The fries were good. I’ve always been a fan of waffle fries so maybe I am biased. It was crunchy and didn’t need any salt or ketchup to be flavorful. Too bad I wasn’t as happy with the philly cheese steak. First thing I noticed biting into this sandwich was that it was damn salty. I’m not sure if they added extra salt or if it’s a result of one of the ingredients but I tasted it right away. The sandwich itself was ok. Other than the salt, the bread was kind of chewy. By the way, they used American cheese and not Cheese Wiz (FYI for those really Philly born people out there).
Overall, I wouldn’t buy the philly cheese steak. I should’ve read the comments first before I left. If I did, I would’ve gotten the burger but oh well.
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[...] is plenty of meat to choose from (shit, we even have a “Steak Truck“), but hands down, my favorite meat dish in Midtown is the roast pork from Cafe Cello on 46th [...]
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Got the steak kabob on rice for $6. It’s actually pretty fabulous. Steak is chewy and tender, nicely spiced with black pepper and maybe harissa? The rice is yellow rice, also really flavorful and moist, and it has lots of stewed onion and chickpeas mixed in. Comes in a medium-sized box with a side salad as well.
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Strangest lunch box I’ve ever gotten for $7.50. Asked for 3 skewers of steak kabob (usually 2 per order) on rice with salad. Got 6 skewers, plus 3 large chunks of curly fries, one falafel ball, with the rice and salad. Maybe they gave me the deluxe version? Steak isn’t as tender this time as it was a couple of weeks ago.
The rice is good and I love the topping of chickpeas and onion – not as good as the rice from the cart on 43rd/6th but still tasty.
They’re really fast and cheap.
This is so bizarre – unless I was completely out of my mind the day I walked by the truck/cart/whatever-it-was a few weeks ago – this truck either booted the old one to another location – or they redesigned the front of their truck. Not what I remember, not what I remember at all. But I’m still interested to hear when you make it around to the “steak truck” hmmmm that’s definitely the exact location (recognize the building in the back).