FOOD TRUCKIN’ in Swakop

When the munchies hit, Swakopmund is one of the best places to be. The quaint coastal town is known for its extensive list of excellent restaurants sure to satisfy any craving. Added to that, the last few years have seen the welcome introduction of food trucks stationed perfectly to serve beachgoers and holidaymakers. Due to their popularity and mouthwatering food, the number of these fast-food eateries has quickly increased. The following three food trucks are definitely worth your time and money.

Braai World

As the name suggests, Braai World specialises in all things flame-grilled and fried. Tasty barbequed chops and chicken as well as boerewors gatsby’s can all be found on the menu, but according to owner Barnard Rittmann, the real attraction is the fresh seafood. Especially the mouth-watering calamari. “Everyone tells us we have the best calamari in Swakop, but the reason people come back time after time is Neu-Nique, my wife’s tartar sauce recipe,” he says proudly. As the owner of fishing boats, he ensures that Braai World always has the freshest seafood.

Find them in the parking lot of the National Marine Aquarium in Strand Street.

Barnard and Neu-Nique Rittmann of Braai World

Fork ‘n Nice

The yellow school bus that started the food truck boom in Swakop.

The Fork ‘n Nice bus has become part of the scenery on Strand Street north of the Mole. Bill and Maggi Ackermann’s food truck is a Swakop favourite thanks to their Americanstyle street cuisine like the delicious pulled pork and Cuban sandwiches. Being next to the coast it’s a no-brainer that the seafood is also worth a try, especially the classic English-style beer-battered fish served with chips.

Bill and Maggi Ackermann

Louchelle’s Seafood

Michelle Odendaal

The bright blue food truck with its beautifully crafted fish ornaments made from upcycled tyres can be found next to the yellow school bus of Fork ‘n Nice. A quick glance at the menu confirms that Louchelle’s specialises in seafood. According to Michelle Odendaal the secret to their success is being able to serve the freshest seafood that her husband supplies. Louchelle’s offers a variety of dishes that include calamari wraps, mussel pops, half shell mussels, snoek, hake as well as seafood burgers. The pick of the menu is definitely the kabeljou, deep-fried to crispy perfection.

Le Roux van Schalkwyk