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