One thing that definitely puts York on the map is its historic Shambles market. And one thing that people keep coming back for is the market food.
Picking the top five most popular permanent stands in the market, and asking for their most popular item on the menu to find the best of the best.
After all, York is filled with food culture to explore.
Kicking off the battle of market cuisine is Na Na Noodle Bar, authentic Thai street food located in the heart of the market stalls.
Their most popular item on the menu is their chicken fried rice.
Costing only £9 for this incredible portion, you will certainly get filled up with this incredible fresh fusion of Thai flavours.
The dish contains rice, chicken, red onion, crispy onions, carrots, spring onion, broccoli egg and sesame seeds.
Undoubtably, the authentic seasoning is sure to delight the taste buds.
This simple yet elegant dish is perfect to enjoy whilst taking in the history of the shambles market.
With a whopping portion size for a good price is sure to have anyone coming back for more.
Certainly the tourists and people of York, with this being one of the most popular stand.
Additionally, they have recently set up a loyalty system.
Handing out cards with purchase, every time you come back they sign your card and your tenth meal is also free!
This card alongside the also perfect flavour, is sure to make anyone a loyal customer who will explore the whole menu.
Scoring 1st place in the Shambles Market food battle.
Making them evidently, best of the best.
Next up is T.M.K or The Taylor Made Kitchen.
When asked for their most popular item on the menu, the vendor thought long and hard until ultimately deciding.
Costing £9 for a standard size and £14 for a large portion made for sharing.
Their most popular item is the Parmo Fries.
Their classic street food menu consists of a range of loaded fries, burgers, mac and cheese, burritos and nachos.
The paramo fries is a mountain of fresh Italian inspired flavour.
Skin on fries topped with marinara sauce, oregano, chicken tenders, béchamel sauce and stringy mozzarella. what more could you want?
Earning them 2nd, for full on taste and size.
Third on the list is Ambrosia Greek Street Food.
With their whole menu having great popularity, it had to be the classic chicken gyros.
This greek authentic dish was sure to make anyone feel as though they have been transported to the beautiful islands of greece.
This handful of a meal is made up of gyros, tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, tomato sauce, and chips all perfectly wrapped in a pitta bread.
This flavour and taste also encapsulate real street food to a t.
The presentation is perfect for eating whilst you walk around the market seeing all the unique small businesses that are in York.
In conclusion, a tasty greek delight.
Now, Smokehouse Burritos.
4th on the list but lacking absolutely no flavour.
The most popular item being their guajillo chicken thigh burrito, priced at £7
This can be fully customisable with what base you chose for your burrito.
You then have the choice of what you will pack your wrap with, for the perfect burrito made to fit your tastebuds.
With a choice of paprika rice, salsa, corn, chipotle flakes, black beans, cheese, zingy slaw and guacamole for an extra pound.
Topped sauces like vegan chipotle mayo, sour cream or hot sauce.
This Mexicans classic, will have you wanting to try all the different flavour combinations.
Not in the mood for a burrito? They also serve corn tacos for £7.90.
Well prices and cleaver flavour combination
Last but not least, Pizzoli.
This genuine Italian pizza slice is delicious and affordable, £3 a slice and two for £5.
slices come either margarita, pepperoni or topped with mushrooms.
This Sicilia street food is perfect for a light bite or full meal as they serve a range of full pizzas and arancini.
Fancy an Italian sweet treat? They also have freshly made cannoli’s flavored either lemon or hazelnut filling.
This small stand in the beating heart of the shambles might be last on the list but is an amazing choice nevertheless to satisfy your market food craving.
Following food investigation, that’s all for the Shambles Market best of the best competition.
