Bam Pow Chow

I ordered the Crab Cake Sliders here. They were yummy! The wait was particularly long though, not sure why that was. But I’d be glad to try more from this friendly clean truck!

I went to this food truck on a whim and ended up having some amazing steak sliders. The employees had a great personality and were adventurous and asked me try a mixture of spicy mayo and eel sauce (sorry can’t remember the actual name for it) for my fries and it was amazing! I will definitely be returning.

Bam Pow Chow came to our workplace and we were all super excited to try these crazy looking cronut creations. So not only did I get three tacos, but I got a huge sweet dessert too. But I just had to. Really.
So imagine how disappointed I was when it was not anything like a cronut at all! It ended up being more like a super flaky puff pastry. That’s it. Very dry too. Just kept crumbling whenever you tried to bite it. The whipped cream and chocolate drizzle was nice thought. But I wouldn’t get it again.
I did enjoy my tacos though. I had the shrimp, pork, and beef I think. The shrimp ceviche taco was delicious! Great food, super fast, but skip the ‘cronut’.

While I’m on a roll writing food truck reviews, I had to throw in a review for Bam Pow Chow. This truck takes the definition of foodie on wheels to a whole new level! We first discovered them at Brueprint Brewery in Apex, and once we tried a few different kinds of their tacos, we were in love :) We’ve had them several times in between but they’ve now switched to sliders, and they’re equally tasty (though I’m partial to the tacos!)
The flavor and culinary influence in their food is so impressive. I don’t think they make tacos anymore, but the Angus beef tips taco topped with bacon & a crema drizzle was the best. At Beericana, we tried the NY strip steak with über-​fresh chimichurri=- whooooa. So. Damn. Good!!! Though I haven’t tried it, I’ve heard their cronuts are amazing too. Just follow them on FB or twitter to find where these goodies are located :)
Their customer service is second to none. Lauire & Sean do a fabulous job, and their younger daughter (~10y/​o maybe) helps run food at some events– so cute bc she makes receipts & such! In addition to food truck rodeos & breweries, they host company picnics, corporate events, weddings, parties… be sure to contact them for your next event!

Bam Pow WOW! BPC hit the spot recently when we ran into them at Beericana in Holly Springs. Not only have they come HIGHLY recommended by several of our favorite Unilocaler friends, but Lindy P. and Sara B. couldn’t stop raving about the NY strip sliders topped with an incredible chimichurri sauce; with the visual food-​porn they described, we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to partake. My tastebuds tingled with the cilantro, shallot, red pepper goodness that is chimichurri sauce, and the provolone topping an incredibly tender NY Strip slider was perfection. $ 10 for two good-​sized sliders were easily split between two, and you can pay an additional $ 2 for a large helping of hot-​out-​of-​the-​fryer french fries. I highly recommend seeking this truck out, they pack a bold punch of flavor and won’t leave you disappointed.

Amazing! Hot dog was out of this world!!! Fries were very good and well worth the $ 2. Other items looked good as well but didn’t try.

When I was the «Beer Battered Deep Fried Hot Dog» on the menu, I knew I HAD to order it. Crunchy, juicy, fried goodness. A layer of melted, shredded cheese, shredded napa cabbage, bacon bits, sliced chives, and a dual drizzle of avocado cream sauce + Sriracha? I was sold.
I also tried my FIRST cronut! The dessert (tower) consisted of two cronuts with fluffy chocolate mousse on the top and bottom, surrounded by whipped cream, drizzled fudge sauce, and a strawberry on top. Mmmm… The cronut itself was light and air-​pockety. The layers reminded me of filo dough and didn’t have much flavor. The sweetness radiated from the toppings and mousse. Guaranteed to give you a sugar-​high!
I really wanted to try out the rabbit spring rolls, but I was disappointed to not find them on their truck menu… I guess they are a seasonal offering?

Bam Pow Chow, I’m in #Foodie Heaven thanks to the Food Truck Rodeo here at my office park today! I was one of the first in line and boy was I pleased with my choice.
3 tacos for $ 9. The tacos are served in these little crispy crust tortillas. Lightly greasy considering they’d been fried, but honestly not overdone at all. There are four kinds of tacos, including the summer veggie, but here is what I got:
1. Beef & Bacon w/​Smoked Tomato Dressing, Napa Cabbage & Scallions (Hold the scallions for me please.) The tomato dressing was terrific on top — I’m not a tomato person.
2. Pulled Pork w/​Apple Jicama Slaw — perfect combination. The slaw complicated the pork perfectly!
3. Shrimp Ceviche w/​Baby Veggies, Avocado, Cilantro & Scallions. I forgot to ask to hold the scallions, but it was another sweet combination. The shrimp was flavorful with an awesome compliment by that avocado drizzle.
I really wanted to try the Duck Spring roll from their online menu, but they didn’t have it with them today. I perused the online menu before headed down to the courtyard parking lot area where the trucks were and was pleased to see that the line was moving quickly. After asking about the tomato sauce, I learned that it was a husband, wife, and daughter running the show together. Really cool. What made the experience ever sweeter? My Coca Cola said «Superstar» on it. Oh, yes. Thank you.

Total disappointment. Don’t go!!! Was so exited about eating here at front porch Friday in chapel hill. We waited 30 minutes in line to order. When we went order they were out of the 3 items we wanted!!! Sold out. But didn’t bother to put a sign out saying they were out. When I asked what they could do for someone who didn’t eat red meat as the shrimp taco and veggie tacos were gone they were rude and unapologetic. Not good service. DONT GO!!! Plus my friend afterwards said the tacos were oily and soggy, maybe she was trying to make me feel better…

So this food truck would not serve me because I asked for no cabbage on my taco… Excellent customer service…#fail

Dear Bam Pow Chow,
I am writing to express my love for you and your tacos and I have realized I can no longer live without you. Just shy of quitting my job and leaving my husband I want to start a committed relationship. Sure you will serve others and I won’t lie, I will eat elsewhere but you will remain my one true love.
Sincerely,
Lisa
Ok in all seriousness these people are serving up some tacos that I am day dreaming about. I am going online and marking my calendar, counting down the days until my path crosses them again. Also wondering why they don’t come to Durham more! What I know about them is they serve small, maybe 4 bite size tacos. These crispy spring roll wrapper triangles are filled with delicious meats, fresh toppings and drizzled with the right amount of sauce that brings everything together. 1 for $ 3.50 or 3 for $ 9. When you see the size and think about what you just paid you might question your decision but after the first bite you will understand young grasshopper. I have tried them twice now at the most recent Durham Food Truck Rodeo’s and after checking them out online it looks like I will need to frequent Lonerider, White St. and Fortnight to find them. There menu is small, when I had them this past weekend they only had two types of tacos while the first time they had 4. Now I don’t want to hype these people up anymore then I have already but do yourself a favor… Go to them and eat their taco’s… your welcome.

I finally got to try Bam Pow Chow. I have been wanting to try some of their innovative tacos for awhile now. They serve some amazing food like tacos (out of this world good), soup, fries, cronuts, and drinks.
My husband and I tried 3 tacos, fries, and there apple crack cronut. The tacos were amazing. They are made with wonton shells which we loved. Very light and have a perfect crunch with every bite. We had beef and bacon with smoked tomato dressing, napa cabbage and scallions. Delish! Pulled pork with apple jicama slaw, and cold smoked local catfish with cucumber kimchee and scallions. The catfish taco was my favorite although all were great. The fries were amazing as well topped with beef gravy and aged cheddar. I’m drooling a bit just thinking about them.
I never had a cronut before until I tried there «Apple Crack.» Oh my it was heavenly. A cronut is croissant-​doughnut pastry. To me it almost looked like two donuts tasting similar to fried dough topped with apples with cinnamon sugar, maple, and walnuts. Every bite was amazing.
We found Bam Pow Chow at Raleigh Brewery but they are a food truck and travel so make sure to check out their website so you can find them and grab a delicious taco of your own.