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Are you planning a party but have no idea what to do for the food? Just bring in a food truck! You'll provide your guests with quality, tasty food they'll love, and you can get back to hosting the party. Since there are so many delicious food truck options, we've compiled a shortlist of four of Wichita's best-rated trucks. more 1. Funky Monkey Munchies While some food trucks consistently use just one menu for the food they serve, Funky Monkey Munchies has a rotating menu. This means you could use Funky Monkey Munchies for several parties and enjoy a variety of delicious, organic-based food. This food truck takes a classic item and puts a tasty spin on it, like cherry cheesecake waffles, for example. A menu item you'll have to try is the jalapeno popper rolls. Dip these rolls in Funky Monkey Munchies's sweet chili sauce, and your taste buds will experience sweet and spicy all at once. 2. The Flying Stove The Flying Stove also changes up their menu to keep you coming back for more of their delicious food. The level of flavor they pack into each dish will leave you satisfied and wanting more at the same time. The menu generally consists of tacos, sandwiches, burgers, and fries, but with their own flair to each item. You can't go wrong with their bleu cheeseburger, kale grilled cheese sandwich, or truffle fries. If you want something delicious that's sure to please the whole crowd, bring in The Flying Stove. 3. LumpiaPalooza If you've never tried lumpia before, you definitely should. Lumpia is essentially the Filipino version of a spring roll, but LumpiaPalooza makes lumpia with quite a variety of ingredients. The owners of LumpiaPalooza first opened a restaurant in Wichita called the Parsnipity Cafe, which is now no longer open. The owners decided to stick with just the food truck, so if you want the best lumpia in town, order from LumpiaPalooza. You can order a classic lumpia with sweet and sour sauce or try something completely different, like a macaroni and cheese lumpia or even a cookie dough lumpia. 4. Noble House Hawaiian Plate If you want a more Hawaiian-themed menu, check out Noble House Hawaiian. While Noble House Hawaiian is a restaurant based in Wichita, you won't want to pass up the opportunity to bring a taste of Hawaii to your guests by bringing in their food truck or team of caterers. The menu consists of several plate lunch variations, so you can go classic or try something very different. For instance, you can order the Hulihuli Chicken, which consists of marinated and charbroiled chicken, or Lau Lau, which consists of a piece of pork and butterfish wrapped steamed in a taro leaf and tea leaf. Noble House Hawaiian also caters sushi. Take a load off your event planning. Bring in any one of these four food trucks, and your guests won't be able to stop talking about how good the food was for the rest of the day. Image via Pixabay by kendallpools

Wichita is a bustling hub for diners looking to get their grub on, in large part due to a thriving food truck scene. As of 2017, over 30 food trucks have popped up across the city, and that number will likely continue to grow. So if you're in the mood for street-style cuisine but don't quite know where to look, here's a list of some of the top food trucks in the area. The Flying Stove It wouldn't be fair to discuss Wichita food trucks without mentioning the city's first installment: The Flying Stove. It opened in 2011 as a leading pioneer for food truck culture and has been satisfying diners ever since thanks to tasty menu offerings like burgers, sandwiches, and tacos. more Favorites here include the Chicken Doobie Taco (a flour tortilla filled with rosemary chicken, caramelized onions and peppers, garlic, pepper jack cheese, and arugula) and the truffle fries decorated with a parmesan cheese and thyme dressing. Care to visit? The Flying Stove frequents spots like Central Standard Brewing, Heritage Park, and the ICT Pop-Up Urban Park. Kind Kravings Also joining the lineup at ICT Pop-Up Urban Park is Kind Kravings, which differs from most food trucks because of its completely natural and plant-based menu. Its dishes wear organic and vegan-friendly labels and contain little to no GMOs, cholesterol, chemical preservatives, or trans fats. Plus, this double-decker has indoor tables and chairs, giving it a more homey feel for diners. You'll love the breakfast pancakes and roasted cauliflower tacos, and the fresh smoothies and lemonade offer a refreshing complement for your meal. Further indulge your palate with a sweet treat such as the chocolate chip cookie dough ball or cinnamon crunch sundae. Bibimbap n' Go Focusing on Korean fusion cuisine, Bibimbap n' Go is one of the newer food trucks to pop up in Wichita. You can find it traveling to places like Central Standard Brewing, Douglas Design District, and Generations Antiques and Artisans. Everything offered on the menu is prepared with authentic Korean ingredients and flavors in mind. Take your pick from popular options such as bibimbap with your choice of beef or chicken, kimchi, veggies, a fried egg, and gochujang sauce, or sample favorites like kimbap (Korean sushi), spicy chicken wings, Korean veggie pancakes, and bulgogi with thin, marinated slices of meat over rice. ICT Pop-Up Urban Park Located along East Douglas Avenue is the popular downtown hub, the ICT Pop-Up Urban Park. This public outdoor space is the perfect backdrop for movie showings and live entertainment, though it makes its way on this list for its extensive food truck lineup. The Pop-Up Park is open daily, but food truck availability does depend on individual business hours. The schedule for September 2018 includes eateries such as Sweet Willy's BBQ, Funky Monkey Munchies, and Wheat Street Dogs. In addition, Sunflower Espresso is stocked with freshly brewed coffee and baked goods, while the creme-filled cupcakes at Brown Box Bakery and savory desserts at LoLo's Crepes offer plenty for those with a sweet tooth. Looking to get your grub on? These top Wichita food trucks are perfect for diners on the go! Photo by LauraGilchrist4 | Licensed under cc BY 2.0