Sydney’s Vandal Taqueria does things the way it wants to…

And when it comes to the Korean eggplant taco, we wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s why it’s our must-try dish of the week!

Image credit Vandal Taqueria

Is that the full name?

Not quite, it’s “Korean fried eggplant taco” on the menu.

Where do you get it?

Vandal Taqueria, 403 King St, Newtown NSW 2042

Why is it a winner?

There’s street art on the walls, a cool LA food truck vibe and attitude to burn at Sydney’s Vandal Taqueria. There’s also no meat in the kitchen at this 100% plant-based, Mexican-inspired joint, but we promise you won’t miss a thing. Don’t believe us? Then try the Korean fried eggplant taco. You’ve got crispy karage-style fried eggplant on an organic corn tortilla, shaved queso, carrot and coriander slaw, cashew créma and a sticky barbecue sauce that brings it all together. It’s Korean, it’s Japanese, it’s Mexican, it’s LA and it’s very Newtown, not to mention crazy delicious. Hardcore carnivores will be converted… just saying…

What does the chef say?

“
People thought I was mad when I said I wanted to put an eggplant karaage taco on the menu of our Latino inspired LA restaurant, but here at Vandal we use our hand pressed organic corn tortillas as a vessel to transport our guests into places they didn’t think they’d visit here with us. It sounds like a mouthful but I’ll be damned if it doesn’t taste incredible...
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Vandal executive chef Pedro Mârtinez

Anything else to know?

Obviously you should get yourself to Newtown and down a taco or ten. And when you do, know that these guys are the real deal in terms of doing everything they can to reduce waste, recycle and generally save the planet, one taco at a time.

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