First Guyanese Food Truck Arrives in Manhattan
Aunty's Curry offers traditional dishes daily in Midtown near the Guyana Consulate.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Comfort Food
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Eugenia Ram launched the city's first Guyanese food truck in Manhattan in August 2026. The mobile kitchen currently serves breakfast and lunch to commuters near East 45th Street and 3rd Avenue.
Why it matters
The business represents a push to expand the visibility of Guyanese cuisine within the local food scene. Owner Eugenia Ram established the truck to continue her family's long-standing culinary traditions.
Combination lunch prices range from $15.00 to $20.00 for offerings including dhal-puri and cook-up rice. The vendor departs her home in Queens at 4:30 a.m. to begin daily service.
The players
Eugenia Ram
She is the proprietor of the Aunty's Curry food truck and a chef who prepares ingredients at her home in Queens.
The details
The menu features a variety of traditional breakfast options like eggball and channa alongside lunch plates of stewed meats and fish. Patrons can place orders through the DoorDash and Grubhub mobile applications.
Timeline
Eugenia Ram launched the food truck in August 2026.
The truck operates Monday to Friday near East 45th Street and 3rd Avenue.
Breakfast service begins at 5:00 a.m. each morning.
Ram was observed operating at the site on October 14, 2026.
Culture Shift
The introduction of this truck reflects the ongoing rise of regional immigrant-led food startups in New York City. This shift highlights how mobile vendors are increasingly used to scale niche cultural cuisines before moving into brick-and-mortar storefronts.
Commuters in the vicinity of East 45th Street can access the menu via delivery apps or visit the truck during weekday breakfast and lunch hours. The owner intends to eventually expand the brand by opening a permanent restaurant in Manhattan.
The takeaway
Supporting niche food trucks provides a window into diverse cultural flavors while helping small family businesses establish a foothold in the city. Customers should keep an eye on expansion news if the operator moves forward with plans for a permanent location.
Further reading
Discover more regional culinary traditions across the city in our Comfort Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Caribbean Life.
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