Mama Chow's Kitchen - SW 2nd and Stark - Wings! Glorious Wings!

An attractive new cart has shown up midway between Oak and Stark on SW 2nd Ave, with all wood siding -- "Mama Chow's Kitchen"

The menu features Wonton soup, honey glazed chicken wings, and BBQ spare ribs.
(The ribs and wings can be served over rice, with steamed baby bok choy)

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to have a decent place serving chicken wings so close by. There haven't been many food carts serving wings.

The wings were described as 'lollipop wings' - I had to inquire, as this was a new term to me - and it was explained that one of the two bones is pulled out (and used for making the stock for the soup) and the wings are marinated overnight in a garlic infused marinade, then they're deep fried on the spot and given a honey glaze.

He fried up a wing for me to try, minus the glaze - and it was delicious... so I went ahead and ordered the wings with rice and baby bok choy. (Wings can be had by themselves for $6, with the add-ons, $7)

Wow, these things are awesome. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy (and with garlic!) on the inside. The glaze isn't too sweet and it has a slight kick to it, just right. The rice and bok choy were excellent accompaniments, and made for a very filling meal.

I'm really looking forward to trying their whole menu, and glad to see this cart come to town.

** Follow up **
I went back for the Wonton soup today, and got the Pork and Shrimp Wontons. (Mama's recipe, he tells me)
WOW - it was absolutely delicious. Served with baby bok choy, and using the sauce he recommended.. what a treat. Savory and tender and a generous serving. Next, I'll have to try the BBQ Pork riblets.

You MUST try the Wontons!

Chez Dodo - SW 5th and Stark - Indian, Chinese, French, and Creole

Today, I got a free cold shower on my way out to get lunch... made a run to an ATM, and stopped at a new cart, "Chez Dodo," which occupies the former Give Pizza a Chance cart.

"Mauritian food" is the term for the blend of Indian, Chinese, French, and Creole food represented.

They had a warmly inviting overhang out front, under which I was able to escape the torrential downpour. I was greeted with a big smile from everyone inside, and promptly ordered what caught my eye in the first place -- the lamb curry, served with pan-fried noodles.

I was informed they also had venison available, and I was given a very generous sample in a small container to try, while I waited for mine to be prepared.

WOW. It was fantastic. Just the right spiciness, it wasn't greasy at all. Noodles, peas, lima beans, carrots, and ground venison that was moist and delicious.

The lamb of the same ilk, my main meal, did not disappoint. Now I'm very curious to try out their other offerings.
LOOK AT THIS THING.

Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and carnivore options are available. Dholl Puri flat bread, pan fried noodles, curry sauce, check out their page on Facebook: Chez Dodo


I seriously was given enough food for 2-3 meals, making it quite worth the asking price when I consider that I'll be having this again for lunch tomorrow and there still might be some left.
Check out Chez Dodo!