Just as artfully skillful, if not more vital as well, is the food scene to be expected at this year's Outside Lands! With over 90 of our greater Bay's most innovatively delicious culinary venues participating to nourish their adoring local patrons, you can guarantee that the three-day festival's "Taste of the Bay Area" will truly reflect our diversity in culture, fresh ingredients, and creativity.
Here are 10 different bites we are most excited to sample at this musical extravaganza, all of which impress on their vibrant flavors, intriguing uniqueness, and easy portability.
See also: Our Key Transportation Guide For Getting To Outside Lands 2022
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3301 E 12th St, Oakland / (510) 698-4067 / Website
Recently unveiled, Chef Crystal Wahpepah's highly anticipated restaurant garnered immediate acclaim for her showcasing and uplifting of traditional Indigenous cuisine. For an exclusive and delectably authentic taste of Native American culture, head to her popular booth for Fry Bread Tacos, Oklahoman Kickapoo Chili, and Veggie Bowls with endemic Bay Area produce.
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2948 Folsom St / (415) 562-7589 / Website
Peaches Patties's handheld Jamaican Beef Patties easily make for one of the most portable and perfectly seasoned treats to tote around! Stock up on one (or a few) of her addicting pastry pockets, which also pair naturally with the Sweet Plantains. The Jerk Chicken & Rice is also an exceptional choice for a true taste of Jamaica right from San Francisco.
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2990 24th St / (415) 500-2817 / Website
Son's Addition is pioneered by husband Chef Nick Cobarruvias, formerly from Marlowe, and wife Anna Sager Cobarruvias of Maverick & SBE, and has been devoted to upholding traditional slow cooking, pickling, and more since 2017. You will truly be able to taste their passion and care for their craft in their divine Carnitas Banh Mi Sandwiches and Chorizo Dirty Fries.
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2123 Franklin St, Oakland / (510) 397-9817 / Website
Oakland's beloved Shawarmaji is a trusted community landmark for their generously stuffed wraps, which are also ideal for both refueling and carrying around with ease. At the festival, pick between their two hits of either Slow-Roasted Chicken Shawarma or authentic Jordanian Falafel.
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167 Leland Ave / (323) 449-8282 / Website
You will absolutely be "Sataysfied" with this Indonesian Asian Fusion catering company's complex Mie Tek-Tek Indonesian Fried Noodles and Chicken Satays! Reinvigorate with their perfect serving of carbs, protein, and flavorful spices meticulously incorporated for a refreshing bite each time.
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517 Clement St / (415) 742-4958 / Website
For a sophisticated and contemporary reimagining of Chinese and American favorites, check out Brandon Jew's Mamahulu booth, which extends from his refined and playful flagship in the Outer Richmond. This is the ultimate booth to try brilliant Mapo Tofu Fries, Tomato Garlic Chow Mein, and Sweet & Sour Chicken with inventive and modern twists.
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(415) 770-4371 / Website
The Borsch Mobile is quintessentially comfort on wheels. After long concert sets, nosh on familiar homestyle Borsch Soup and Potato Piroshki Buns which feel like a delightfully warm hug. Also do not miss out on their lovely Chicken Pelmeni Dumplings, generously served because they know you won't be able to have just one (or five...).
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1428 Macdonald Ave, Richmond / (510) 609-4957 / Website
Richmond's El Garage will beckon you just from the sultry savory aromas alone before reviving you with their luscious, Bay-favorite Quesabirria Tacos. Wash either this or their Beef Birria Tacos down also with their thirst-quenching Aguas Frescas.
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838 B St, Hayward / (510) 397-1499 / Website
Ube is the trending dessert flavor right now, and Marley's Treats elevates this earthy purple sweet potato even further in their Flan Ube Cheesecakes and Ube Milkshakes. Their Filipino confectionary corner will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but also pique it in a new and inventive approach.
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2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur / (628) 240-3382 / Website
Fried dough and summer festivals sound as melodic as the big acts coming this weekend, and Johnny Dougnuts amps up their creations to the full, decadent, max. Treat yourself to their easy handheld Brown Butter Cake Doughnuts or Wheat-Free Fritters, along with a reenergizing Mocha Lattes for a sweet kick to get you ready for your next show.
From Jamaican, to Asian-fusion, Russian, and Filipino, Outside Lands' "Taste of the Bay Area" will be a symphonic harmony of eclectic and authentically diverse cultural fare. Which one are you excited to line up for?
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