Kingsland Kitchen - SW Oak and 5th - Jamaican Jerk!

I've taken a while to get around to stopping and trying out the well-reviewed Kingsland Kitchen cart, which is on the North side of the pod on SW 5th and Oak.

This is a British-themed (but European influenced from a variety of locales) sandwich cart, open for breakfast and lunch, which also offers a full English breakfast for $10, if you feel so inclined.

Sandwiches come on tasty French rolls. This cart has been in operation a while now, and today, I finally got to give it a try.

Originally lured by the prospect of a Guinness-braised beef sandwich, I looked over the extremely tempting menu and decided to go with the Jamaican Jerk Chicken offering.

I must say, I am very happy with my choice, and very much looking forward to trying some of their other offerings. The chicken had just the right amount of kick, the pineapple was cooked just right, and not too sweet.

Ingredients are touted to be locally sourced and organic. Some of their other offerings include organic pork meatballs, Mumbai Spice Chicken, desserts such as cupcakes and short bread.

I will have to come back to this cart on numerous occasions to try the variety of options available, judging by how awesome this Jerk Chicken sandwich was. Give them a try, I have a feeling you won't be disappointed.

Mimi's Ethiopian Kitchen - SW Oak between 2nd and 3rd

It's been a long, long time since I've blogged about a food cart... (and the last two I wrote about have come and gone, I sincerely hope this isn't a pattern) -- Here we go!

Quietly appearing in the former Cheesesteak Factory cart, Mimi's Ethiopian Kitchen has arrived to bring some variety to the pod on SW 3rd between Stark and Oak. (A welcome change from the 5+ Mediterranean carts that occupy this particular pod)- It's located right next to Pulehu Pizza, just West of Mother's Bistro.

Featuring both meat and vegetarian Ethiopian dishes, there is bound to be something you'll enjoy on their menu.

I had the Kay Sega Wat, which is cubes of beef in a spicy sauce, served alongside some stewed cabbage and greens, over a generous bed of injera. There is also a piece of injera served to the side (which is a spongy, somewhat sour, fermented pancake-like bread you tear off pieces of to pick up and eat the other bits of food with) - They sell injera on its own on the side, and even offer gluten-free options.

Just behold the beauty of this dish! Plenty of food, and you won't want to leave a single bit behind.

The generous serving of injera was enough to combine some with every single bite, which is delightful.

You'll find the traditional Doro Wat, the Ethopian "national dish" of simmered spicy barbeque chicken over injera.
They have spicy and non-spicy versions available, and also offer lamb as an option on some of the beef-based dishes.

For those who prefer not to eat meat, Kay Miser Wat is a spicy split lentil dish, or try the Gomen Wat, a cabbage-based dish.
There is also the option of a simple rice and chicken offering, or a variety plate with your choice of a combination of all above.
Prices are in the $6-$8 range for most dishes, and the food is delicious. Even if you've never had Ethiopian before, you should give this cart a try.