3 new + returning local food trucks to try in Birmingham

Birmingham has a wealth of delicious cuisine to try at award-winning restaurants across town, but for those looking for a quick bite or a more casual setting, there are plenty of food trucks to visit.

Check out these two food trucks that are returning to Birmingham’s food scene in addition to one newcomer.

Remember to follow these spots on social media to keep up with their locations and hours!

Returning: Simone’s Kitchen ATL

After two years off the road, Chef Simone of the local favorite Simone’s Kitchen ATL is back with a brand new food truck, which is now available for bookings.

Simone’s Kitchen ATL will be posted at The Bodega Lounge courtyard from 6-11PM on Friday, April 3 to celebrate its grand opening. The food truck will be serving up Southern- and Cajun-inspired meals, including:

• Seafood stuffed grilled cheese + fries
• Cajun pasta trio + garlic toast
• Strawberry salmon + shrimp salad
• Triple threat nachos
• Bayou Fries

Simone’s Kitchen ATL: 205-315-5025 | Website | Facebook

Returning: The Beyond Tikka

Formerly known as Hyderbad Dum Zone, this popular Pelham food truck just relaunched under a new name. Co-owner Srivalli Sai stepped away from the food truck in 2022 to focus on her family, according to the Shelby County Reporter.

Get a taste of Indian street food eats as a bowl or burrito with proteins such as:

• Beyond Tikka Chicken (Medium)
• Beyond Mild Grilled Chicken
• 99-Degree Chicken (Spicy)
• Beyond Tikka Paneer

The Beyond Tikka: 315-708-4113 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

New: What Da Spud

A new food truck, What Da Spud, hosted its soft opening at the end of March. The potato-focused truck offers loaded baked potatoes of all kinds. There are also options to build your own loaded potato with add ons.

Menu items include:

• The Classic Heavyweight — Garlic butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon, chives
• Chicken Crack Spud — Chicken (grilled or fried), garlic butter, cheese, ranch, bacon, chives
• Loaded Hustler — Double meat, garlic butter, cheese, sour cream, chives
• Veggie Hustle — Garlic butter, cheese, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, chives

What Da Spud: Facebook | Instagram

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