March 29, 2017: Hong Kong, long known as a culinary paradise, is finally embracing food truck popularity — well, in a very small way. The city of 7.2 million (not counting tourists) now has 8 food trucks operating, but the government says its only a “pilot program.” The big challenge is finding space to operate food trucks in Hong Kong’s bustling overcrowded streets and small alleys — already jammed with restaurants and thousands of family run food stalls, as well as neighborhood outdoor markets. Food trucks are not allowed to park on the street. Most popular mobile items are dim sum and pork sandwiches to go.
