10 Reasons Why You Should Eat At The Food Carts

Because after you read this, you won't go anywhere else.

1. You can go around the world in 20 steps:

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In a matter of 10 feet, you can travel the globe from East Africa at the Buraka food cart to Peru at Surco.

2. And have tasty cuisine:

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Michael Ding, creator of Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar and the Umami Buns cart, says "umami" means your fifth taste accompanying sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It is this taste bud thathe strives to tantalize with his food.

3. They offer healthy options:

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You can visit the Fresh Cool Drinks cart for a spring roll wrapped in rice paper and stuffed with fresh veggies like avocado, carrots and bean sprouts.

4. It's a cheap lunch:

You can get a whole meal for as low as $5 at Hibachi Hut (among others).

5. They are centrally located:

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The Library Mall food carts are located 0.2 miles away from the George L. Mosse Humanities Building. That is about a 2 minute walk, or 3 minute stroll, to class. It is located 6 minutes away from Vilas Hall, and is just an 8 minute walk from the top of Bascom Hill.

6. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery:

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Note: NOT winter, but look at the fall foliage on those trees.

7. You might even see this guy:

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Tom Ryan, also known as Piccolo Pete, is a notorious personality in downtown Madison, Wis. He is often found sitting right in front of the University Book Store, located on Library Mall, easily visible to all who are dining at the food carts. He is just one of the many interesting people you might encounter as Library Mall is home to many protests and campaigns.

8. You can enjoy both savory AND sweet foods:

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Don't let the tagline, "Gimme some sugar, baby!" fool you. Fried & Fabulous offers chicken tenders, po boy sandwiches and more savory options for lunch, in addition to their best-selling deep fried Oreos and deep fried cookie dough.

9. It's a great place to meet up with friends:

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Minutes away from school buildings and State Street, you are bound to meet up with someone you know at one of the Library Mall food carts.

10. You will get a great Instagram out of it:

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Because nowadays who doesn't take a picture of their food before eating it?