Domo Taco
“I tried Domo Taco when they were at Broadway Bites and I'm surprised it has as many negative reviews as it does.”
“I definitely recommend the steak teriyaki and the lemongrass chicken, and don't skimp on the spicy mayo and gochujang.”
“The teriyaki steak and braised pork tacos were mind blowing delicious.”
Domo Taco
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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I have became such a huge tacos fan since coming to the US.
Domo taco does Japanese fusion taco and they are having a temporary setup near penn station. Unfortunately, the fusion just not working, It ended up tasting more like a Chinese in a wrap with spicy mayo and veggies that dont work well with the fillings.
Got Domo Tacos from Broadway Bites at Greeley Square Park yesterday, and I was super sad when they told me they couldn't make the fish, shrimp, or falafel tacos because their fryer was broken. So as a pescatarian I had to settle for the black bean tacos. My disappointment was soon turned around as the black bean tacos were better than I expected. It's actually good value for money too. They really stuffed the tacos with beans, guac, cabbage, etc. The only thing I didn't like was the red sauce they added to make it "spicy." It tasted like that really flavorful korean chili sauce that's not actually spicy. Once I added some habanero sauce that really did the trick. I'd come back to (hopefully) try the fish and shrimp tacos.
After moving out to California, I've gotten well acquainted with how well Asian flavors go with Mexican food. It's literally a match made in heaven so I had relatively high expectations trying this place @ Broadway bites.
They didn't have beef today 🙁 so I went with the lemongrass chicken in a rice bowl. It was spicy and gingery, the meat was probably the best part of the whole bowl so I can't imagine the vegetarian options being too good here but who knows.
The rice bowls come with rice + beans, cabbage, carrot slaw and this miso-based sauce (I think??) I also got hot sauce on top which helped tie it all together.
$9 for all this seemed a little expensive but it was filling! I don't think it would be as good in a burrito to be honest.
Had the Domo Taco truck when it was near by my job on Hudson street yesterday. Within 2 minutes of ordering my food was ready. I was asked if I wanted it spicy I said yes however I did not know spicy meant with sriracha added to it. There is a difference between a spicy sauce and sriracha that is why I have given Domo Taco 4 stars instead of 5.
The chicken was delicious and flavorful as we're all of the other ingredients. The star of the dish was the spicy mayo. It tied all of the flavors together I wish I would have asked for more on it. Now I know for next time.
The dish was so different and so yummy. I definitely recommend
Having heard great things about how delicious the temporary pop-up stands were (by Times Square), I decided to venture out one day during my lunch break.
Since I arrived around 1:30pm, most of the lines have already subsided since it was slightly past lunch. Despite this, you could easily still smell the grills cooking a vast variety of food, ranging from tacos to lobster rolls, bowls, among others. Beware, not all of the stands accept cash!
I walked by Domo Taco and was intrigued with the aroma that it emitted, which was how I picked my prey. Reasonably priced at three (Asian cuisine styled) tacos for $9, I asked the employee what he recommended and he immediately suggested the steak, brisket, and the chicken. His quick response showed me that these were most likely the fan favorites and I went with his suggestions, which did not disappoint at all.
Of the three, my favorite was the brisket as it was juicy and super flavorful, although the chicken came in at a close second. Despite the steak being my least favorite, that's not to say that the steak wasn't good; the others were just significantly better.
These tacos were so good that I eventually had tacos again from a different restaurant two days later, which really wasn't as satisfying. Alas, I went to Domo Tacos again a week later but was disappointed to see a long line, which went by pretty quickly. This time, I stuck with the chicken and brisket tacos and tried the shrimp tacos, and was slightly disappointed with the shrimp. There were also a few pieces of shrimp shells that weren't peeled correctly, which took a few brownie points off due to carelessness. Despite this, I'd still recommend the brisket, chicken and streak!
Now I don't know am I just lucky to escape from the bad side of Domo Taco or people are just unlucky but like many have said, I'm quite surprised by the low rating that Domo Taco got. My first encounter with Domo Taco was at Broadway Bites and I quickly felt in love with the quality, taste and size of their tacos. In the recent days, I was super excited to find out they come by the FiDi (Hanover Square) on Fridays, I was a regular there every single Friday for the last 4 months or so (it was my Friday ritual and I even announce it loudly at the office before I send myself off) It was the one day that I look forward to when it comes to lunch time! (if you know FiDi, cheap quality food options can be limiting)
I usually hit up the Domo Taco truck around 1pm every Friday at the Hanover Square location and there is always a line! You really never know where they are going to be unless you check Twitter for their location but it just happens every Friday they are here so lucky me 😉
There is more than one truck, the two I remember seeing were the lime green one (super easy to spot) and the military green one.
The process to order is quite simple,
you first choose your carbs: Burritos, Rice Bowl, Quesadilla or Tacos
and a protein: Lemongrass Chicken, Braised Five Spice Pork, Teriyaki Steak, Fish Tempura, Shrimp Tempura, Kimchi Falafel, Black Beans and Guacamole
Then let them know if you have any dietary restrictions or else they'll rain down the following into your order: monterey jack and cheddar cheese, black beans (none for tacos and Quesadilla) , miso slaw, pico de gallo, pickled daikon/carrots ((none for tacos and Quesadilla), and hot sauce.
Then you pay and walk away happy!
I tend to go for the 3 for $8 tacos combo, it's inexpensive and it lets you try a variety of proteins.
My go-to choices for proteins are: Braised Five Spice Pork, Fish Tempura and Kimchi Falafel
Braised Five Spice Pork: When I first started coming, I never dare to mess with the pork and steak because most of the time, it gets hard and rubbery so I stick with the Fish Tempura and Kimchi Falafel. BUT then one day I don't know what hit me, or I was just in an adventurous mood, I said Braised Five Spice Pork and my life was changed forever.
Seriously these had to be some of the most flavorful pork I have had in a truck, you can taste the five spice, especially the star anise. They usually shreds the pork but some days you'll come across a whole chuck of pork in your tacos and JACKPOT! that's when you realize Domo Taco ain't cheap with their proteins, and I hit that JACKPOT pretty often!!
The flavored pork, topped with a pile of monterey jack and cheddar cheese, miso slaw, pico de gallo, cream and hot sauce- truly a flavor texture overload to your mouth! The well seasoned miso slaw was crunchy, the pico was chewy, oniony, the mixed cheese was light and creamy, add the generous portion of cream and hot sauce! YUMMMM- PERFECTION- MUST GET!!
Fish Tempura- Sometimes you get lucky and you get fish tempura that's right out of the fryer! not all the time but these happens pretty frequently so I'm always happy about that. The fish tempura was super delicious, it was lightly battered, well seasoned and a generous amount. I love how light the fish is, you bite into it and you want to say it's so fluffy I want to die!! but what a deadly combo it makes especially with the miso slaw, pico and mixed cheeses, it's like a big party in your mouth while feeling healthier cause you are eating fish!
Kimchi Falafel- On the topic of feeling healthy, someday when I feel fat, I'll go for the Kimchi Falafel (sadly I order two pork ones on top of this). When I first had Domo, this is my true go-to until I discovered other options. It's all about the flavors and texture here folks, the Falafel is fried, light and fluffy and you top that with the slightly spicy, sour and crunchy Kimchi and BAM you got yourself a winner. No matter how far I venture away, this will always be my comfort food choice!
Service: People in the truck are usually super hip and it's always fun to catch them dancing while preparing your food! No attitude, just fun and friendly people.
Price: Very reasonable- It's hard to escape from a $10 lunch at the FiDi so 3 tacos for $8 = SO WORTH!
Overall: Love Domo Taco!! I'm always impressed by their quality, taste and their generous portion (something you don't see a lot in food trucks), it's not the best tacos in the world but with that price and that quality, it's pretty hard to beat. if you had them before and was disappointed, maybe it's time to give them a shot again and make sure you eat with your hands this time so that flavor can seep into your nail and remind you how good your lunch was!
Domo Taco is not the best Asian taco truck out there–but it's certainly not the worst. Should you be in the need for a quick taco fix, go ahead and indulge in their reasonably priced tacos or quesadillas. My personal favorite is their rice bowl, topped with braised pork shoulder which is soft and flavorful. I loved the crunchy purple cabbage and carrot sides to balance out the otherwise heavy dousing of cheese and beans. My favorite part of Domo Taco truck? The very fair pricing. All the proteins are the same price point, meaning that you won't be guilted into getting only the chicken or veggie option like you normally do. Now you have the freedom to try all the proteins with each visit. Score!
Domo Taco is a pleasant deviation from your typical taco. It is different from the other Asian-Mexican fusions I've tried so it is a nice supplement for taco enthusiasts who want the full diverse selection between traditional Mexican, Korean tacos and Domo.
So far, I've had all of the tacos. The best was the teriyaki steak. They give you some great big chunks of meat. The wildcard winner is the kimchi falafel. I had the most trepidation with that one as it is a Frankenstein creation of at least three different ethnic backgrounds, but it was fantastic.
The worst is by no means unpalatable, but rather sabotaged. The braised pork was cooked perfectly; it was moist and tender and again, in generous proportions. However, it was just far too sweet which undermines the meat. The cabbage itself adds even more sweetness that I wish they toned down the sauce. That is a general criticism you will find with their tacos.
Given its low key locations, you may get a lot of inconsistencies at different visits, but it is a place I find myself stopping by often.