5 Food Trucks Worth Checking Out in Bahrain

Food trucks have carved out a real place in Bahrain’s food scene. What started as a handful of mobile kitchens just about a decade ago has grown into a sector driven by young entrepreneurs drawn to lower startup costs and the freedom to experiment without committing to a full restaurant setup.

Here’s the appeal: less overhead, more flexibility, and direct access to hungry crowds in areas all over Bahrain, where a mix of locals and expats keeps demand for diverse food high.

The licensing and logistics come later in this piece, but first, the part that actually matters: the food. Bahrain’s food trucks serve everything from gourmet burgers to street classics, and the best of them are worth tracking down.

5 Food Trucks Worth Visiting in Bahrain

Bacon

Bacon is a burger-focused food truck, popular for its bold flavours and signature creations like its jam burger, combining sweet and savoury elements for a distinctive street-food style experience. The truck is open from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am on weekdays and from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am on weekends.

Location: Al Sayh Busaiteen

Dutchips

A Bahraini brand specialising in Dutch-style fries, Dutchips serves freshly prepared potato fries topped with a range of sauces and seasonings. A popular fixture since 2020, the food truck focuses on simple comfort food served in cone-style portions.

Locations: Estiqlal Park in Riffa | Al Sayh Busaiteen

Janahi Burger

Janahi Burger is a well-known Bahraini food truck celebrated for its flavourful gourmet burgers and casual street-food vibe. It has built a loyal following for its juicy burger creations and simple, satisfying menu that appeals to Bahrain’s growing street-food crowd. The truck is open from 7:30 pm to midnight, Sundays to Wednesdays; it’s open until 1:00 am on Thursdays and Fridays, and closed on Saturdays.

Location: Bahrain National Stadium

Roti Shoti (Sarbjeet’s Kitchen on Wheels)

A popular food truck in Juffair, Roti Shoti Sarbjeet’s Kitchen on Wheels, brings the vibrant flavours of Indian street food to Bahrain. Known for dishes like vada pav, chaats, momos and jalebi, the truck offers a casual seaside dining experience that captures the lively spirit of street cuisine.

Location: Juffair

Salud

Salud is a vibrant food truck known for its varied menu and relaxed outdoor dining atmosphere. Offering a mix of comfort foods and street-style favourites, the truck attracts visitors looking for casual bites in a lively setting, making it a popular stop within Bahrain’s growing food truck scene. It’s open on weekdays from 5:00 pm – 1:00 am and on weekends from 5:00 pm – 4:00 am

Location: Juffair

Getting a Food Truck License in Bahrain

Done right, the Food Truck business thrives. If you’re looking to open one in Bahrain, here are the official guidelines published by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

• The applicant must be a Bahraini national.

• The applicant must obtain approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the interior design specifications of the truck or trailer.

• The applicant must reserve designated sales locations through the Municipality.

• The applicant must register the vehicle with the General Directorate of Traffic Services after obtaining a commercial registration and the required licences before commencing operations.

• The business must operate as a sole proprietorship or under individual ownership.

• The applicant must provide a permanent mailing address.

Obtaining the Food Truck Activity License

First Step: Through the Sijilat System

• Submit an online application through the Sijilat system to register a Commercial Registration (CR) for a food truck activity without a licence.

• Obtain approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the General Directorate of Civil Defence for the interior design requirements of the truck or trailer by submitting a licence application through the Sijilat portal.

Second Step:

• Register the truck or trailer through the General Directorate of Traffic Services.

• Collect the required licence from the General Directorate of Traffic Services.

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