Explorers Club- Food Truck

Address: 1586 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone:(614) 725-0155

A quick lunch is something that's crucial when trying to get back into the swing of things in this new year. When I was first starting this blog, Brandon and I were going to check out the Explorers Club, but one thing led to another, and we still haven't made it to the actual "club" for dinner.

I was, however, fortunate enough to check out their food truck. Sitting outside of Zauber's Brewery and Taproom, the modest truck sat; ready to cook the simple menu from south america-mofongo sandwiches, fried plantains, and an array of tacos.

The truck was manned by two people, one of which (as pointed out to me) was usually the host of the restaurant. Knowing this was nice, showing that the independent establishment really knows how to pick people that know what they are doing, and can help you with anything on the menu. 

The mofongo sandwich was served on a soft and slightly chewy bun. Coleslaw provided great crunch on top of the perfectly smoked pork, and sweet plantains gave the sandwich a full flavor. I would recommend carrying on with the plantain theme, and order a side of them. An interesting addition to the world of mobile food, the plantains had gotten slightly soggy but were cooked perfectly. They were served with something called yoyo sauce (a yogurt based dipping sauce). Although the sauce was a highlight to the plantains, I thought the sauce could be more tart, or astringent to break up the sweetness of the plantains.

An order of gorilla tots were also ordered. A glorified totcho of sorts, a gorilla tot consists of: fried tater tots, spicy tomato sauce, braised pork, caramelized onions, cheese, and a healthy dose of cream cheese. These were very filling and an order could easily have been split between two people. The dish was typical of food truck fare, and could easily have been elevated that final bit with a simple addition of a handful of scallions or cilantro.

The Exploers club has stopped serving lunch at their physical restaurant. However, I feel that their venture into the realm of mobile service is a great addition to the streets of Columbus. If you manage to find their truck, take a look at their menu, you may just be surprised of what you'll find.

Keep Eating,

JTFussy