TOKYO RABBIT - Food Truck Tour Stop #1

Within just the past two years the local street food scene has begun to explode.  The presence of so many food trucks jockeying for space on Broadway and all over downtown is something I'm sure many Winnipeggers (including myself) thought would never happen.  

Tokyo Rabbit is one such newcomer that offers Japanese sweets such as crepes and tarts. Though the crepes make up the majority of their menu and look delicious, I haven't been able to venture past the one savoury item on offer, the katsu sando ($5) or pork cutlet sandwich.  It consists of a tender, lightly breaded pork cutlet topped with shredded cabbage, Tonkatsu and Karashi sauce.  Basically it's a Japanese variation on a pulled pork sandwich and is every bit as messy, simple, and addicting.  I really like how nicely the sweetness of the Tonkatsu and the nasally spiciness of the Karashi compliments the simplicity of the pork and cabbage.  An iced green tea came with the sandwich  and was so refreshing that I almost felt sorry for the droves of business workers flocking to the big name coffee joint down the street for something less satisfying and more expensive. I don't know if they sell tea by itself but they should consider it.

Because Tokyo Rabbit's specialty are sweets, I had to indulge in one of their custard tarts ($2.50).  At half the price of the sandwich and tea I figured that such a seemingly steep price for the tart evens things out a little but these are definitely worth every penny.  The crust is just the right amount of buttery and flakey and pairs perfectly with the creamy and subtle vanilla custard.  Thinking about it again makes me consider how reasonable ordering a dozen may be.

Though I've yet to try them all, Tokyo Rabbit seems a prime example of why the surge of new food trucks is something to get excited about.  Hopefully a review of their crepes will come sometime in the future.

Broadway Avenue & Donald Street
Every Wednesday from 11:00AM to 2:00PM
www.tokyorabbit.com for other times