Street food stalls can go by a few different names depending on the country or region. Here are some common terms:
- Food stalls – A general term used globally.
- Street vendors – Refers to the people running the stalls, often used interchangeably.
- Hawker stalls – Common in Southeast Asia, especially in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
- Food carts – Typically mobile, pulled or pushed on wheels.
- Food trucks – Larger, motorized vehicles serving street food.
- Taco stands – Specific to Mexican street food culture.
- Pushcarts – Used in many places like India, selling anything from snacks to drinks.
- Night market stalls – Found in many Asian countries, part of vibrant night-time food markets.
- Chaat stalls – In India, serving spicy street snacks.