The best places to enjoy street food-style dining in Belfast

3 Levels Asian Fusion in Belfast is the spot if you’re in the mood for a mix of Asian street food flavours all in one place. Their menu is packed with everything from sushi and dim sum to spicy curries and tasty stir-fries, blending the best of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Korean dishes. It’s perfect for sharing, so you can sample a little of everything and discover some new favorites. With a relaxed vibe and tons of bold, delicious flavours, 3 Levels makes it easy to have a laid-back meal that’s anything but ordinary.

Banh Boy in Belfast serves up an incredible selection of Vietnamese-inspired street food, blending bold classic flavours with an ultra-cool atmosphere. Known for their fresh ingredients and creative takes on traditional dishes, Banh Boy offers everything from mouthwatering banh mi sandwiches to flavourful pho, grilled skewers, and rice bowls. The menu is perfect for those seeking a quick, tasty bite that feels both comforting and adventurous.

A vibrant outdoor street food and retail market tucked away at the former Movie House cinema site at the bottom of the Dublin Road, Trademarket is the perfect place for epic street food and killer cocktails. You can find an array of enthusiastic vendors serving a selection of mouthwatering dishes, from smash burgers to loaded fries, pasta to pizza, bagels, ramen and more – you’ll truly be spoiled for choice.

The hardest part will be deciding which one to go for! With so many options to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, this is the perfect place for group dining, so whether you’re catching up with friends or grabbing a quick bite to eat before heading out in the city, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Trademarket. No booking is required, as all vendors operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, but this place is super popular so we’d recommend arriving early as many vendors sell out of their most popular dishes early in the evening!

A similar vibe to Trademarket, but offering a fully indoor dining experience housed inside an old fruit and vegetable market on the edge of the city’s Cathedral Quarter, Common Market is a great place to try some epic street food. Home to a wide variety of vendors serving everything from sticky Korean chicken burgers to Filipino boxes, poutine to burritos and more, the options here are almost endless. Open from 12pm to late from Thursday to Sunday, this is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat before heading to one of the iconic Cathedral Quarter watering holes. With a buzzing atmosphere, live music and options for vegans, vegetarians and those following a gluten-free lifestyle, alongside three fully-stocked bars serving beer, wine, spirits and a great range of cocktails, this spot offers everything you could want from an epic street food dining experience.

It doesn’t get much more street food vibes than tacos now does it? La Taqueria offers two locations in the city, one in the city centre on Castle Street and one on the Ormeau Road, making it a convenient choice no matter where you find yourself in the city. A firm favourite among Mexican food fans, these guys cater for various dietary requirements with plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options so everyone can enjoy the flavourful delights on offer here.

Started as a conversation between two friends, Steve and Andy, of the city’s popular Home Restaurant and Mourne Seafood Bar, with a dream of opening an authentic Mexican restaurant filled with tequila, tacos, mezcal, cervezas, and great music, La Taqueria has become just that and along the way has become one of the most beloved eateries in the city. When it comes to tacos, you’ll have your choice of everything from the classic Birria to succulent Baja-style fish tacos, alongside pork belly, crispy cauliflower, and many more. We don’t know about you, but our mouths are watering just at the thought!

Seafood lovers, this is the one for you. The Shack can be found at the heart of Belfast City Centre beside the historic Kelly’s Cellars Bar, and it is the casual street food spin-off of the iconic Mourne Seafood Bar, so you can rest assured you’ll be treated to some incredibly high-quality dishes if you choose to dine here.

Open throughout the summer months and offering casual outdoor dining, this is the perfect place to soak up the sun with some good food and a pint in hand. And if the rain comes on? There’s no need to worry. This is Ireland after all, so it’s well prepared with a cosy covered beer garden that will keep you sheltered from the elements. The menu boasts a wide variety of different seafood options, from a classic Irish seafood chowder to salt and chilli squid or prawns, beer battered cod and chips to lobster burgers, and much more. And what better way to wash it all down than with a creamy pint of Guinness? Ahh, bliss.