Korean street food truck takes over Manhattan during pop-up event
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – New Yorkers will be able to experience Korean snack culture during a food truck pop-up this weekend in Manhattan.
The JO’Bunsik truck, a collaboration between Korean food brands Jongga and O'Food, will feature Korean-inspired dishes curated by private chef and Instagram influencer Rob Li.
Some Korean street classics that will be served include shrimp pancakes with white kimchi, cheesy tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) with corn and bacon and fried rice with Napa kimchi.
Here's where you can find the food truck this weekend:
Friday, Sept. 27
- Astor Place at Broadway and East 8th Street and Wanamaker Place
- Starts at 12 a.m. to while supplies last
Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29
- Union Square at Broadway between 13th and 14th streets
- Starts at 12 a.m. to while supplies last
Jongga and O'Food will also hand out free samples to attendees. There will also be giveaways, according to organizers.
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