Street Food International is a family-run Nelson favourite describing itself as "food obsessed" with a focus on world flavours and old skool hospitality. Run by Ben and Bridget, the venue has earned an EXCELLENT rating based on 358 Google reviews, with customers regularly praising the food, service and atmosphere.
The recently renovated space features a spacious, modern dining area, a fully licensed bar, and a welcoming outdoor deck for alfresco dining. The menu blends breakfast classics with international street food influences, and customers note that the breakfast menu is also available at dinner, giving plenty of choice no matter the time of day.
Beyond the restaurant, Street Food International runs an iconic food truck for hire at parties, weddings, work functions, markets and events, plus a catering service offering platters and meals for larger groups. Live music Sundays are a popular fixture, with bookings recommended as these evenings fill up quickly.
Street Food International brings world flavours and old skool hospitality to Washington Valley in Nelson, run as a family business by Ben and Bridget. Describing themselves as "food obsessed," the pair have built a loyal following, reflected in an EXCELLENT rating from 358 Google reviews.
The venue has been recently renovated to include a spacious, modern dining area, a fully licensed bar, and a welcoming outdoor deck for alfresco dining. Whether it's a quick bite or a relaxed sit-down meal, the space is designed to feel warm and welcoming, something reviewers have specifically called out even on cold Nelson winter nights.
The menu brings together hearty breakfast classics — think eggs benedict, a full English breakfast, pancakes and hash browns — with a broader range of international street food, including lamb curry, Indian-style street food, Maori-style fry bread, mussels, a tuna noodle salad, and pizza. One reviewer specifically noted that the breakfast menu is also available at dinner, giving diners plenty of flexibility no matter when they visit.
Among the standout dishes, the share platter comes up repeatedly in reviews as a highlight for groups, with one customer admitting they could have eaten the whole thing solo. Another reviewer singled out the pork belly as one of the best dishes they'd had all year, describing the food overall as elevated casual eats.
Street Food International also runs an iconic food truck available for hire, bringing bold international street food to parties, weddings, work functions, markets and special events, with custom menus available to suit each occasion. For larger gatherings, the team also offers catering, providing platters and meals with their signature international flavours — those looking to book are encouraged to get in touch directly to discuss options and availability.
Live music Sundays are a popular fixture at Street Food International, with bookings highly recommended as these evenings tend to fill up quickly. The team keeps their community updated on upcoming music events, changing special dishes, menu updates, and where the food truck will be popping up next, inviting guests to follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
Street Food International is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm, closed Monday and Tuesday, at 90 Washington Road, Washington Valley, Nelson. Guests can call ahead to pre-order and collect, and dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.