Hafa adai,
This time, I'd like to introduce a spot where you can catch a glimpse of the local people's way of life. The location is Dededo, the village with the largest population on Guam. It is an area with vast residential neighborhoods. In addition to large supermarkets, there are countless small shops. As for restaurants, instead of big-chain franchises, you'll find many family-style restaurants that offer dishes tailored to the tastes of the local people.
This time, I visited the weekly Food Truck Night held every Tuesday evening, a popular spot for satisfying the appetites of both the people of Dededo and those from Yigo, which is located to the north of Dededo.
The food trucks gather in the center of Dededo, at a spot that was once the venue for the weekend Dededo Flea Market. On this day, there were nearly 20 trucks present.
Delicious aromas wafted from each truck. Of course, BBQ, the soul food of the people of Guam, was available. There were also a variety of other dishes, but the BBQ trucks always had a crowd gathered around them.
In recent years, Mexican food has rapidly gained popularity in Guam. Mexican cuisine, originally popular in the southern United States as Tex-Mex, has been around in Guam for quite some time. However, in the last few years, it has expanded into food trucks as well.
On this day, in addition to BBQ, burgers, takoyaki, and yakisoba (Japanese dishes), there were many Mexican food trucks. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos were featured, with each truck offering their own unique twists on these items.
Since Dededo has a large population, visiting here gives you a good sense of the local food preferences and popular dishes of the people of Guam.
In addition to food, there were also stands offering cold drinks and sweets. The drink stands featuring fresh fruit juices were especially popular.
Given the location, there are hardly any tourists around, and while some trucks have tables in front, most people take their food home. Since the spot is located along Route 1, many people stop by after work or school, with the busiest time being between 6-7 PM.
Experiencing the daily life of the locals is made possible by having a rental car. On Tuesday nights, heading out to Dededo, checking out the lines in front of the trucks, and trying out popular dishes among the locals can be a fun experience.
