Fusion Gourmet in Grand Island food truck offers favorite ethnic cuisines – Grand Island Independent
Tomas Pablo from Guatemala and Israel Hilario from Mexico have joined forces to bring a true culinary fusion and unique dining experience to Grand Island residents.
The duo transformed their shared passion for cooking into the successful Fusion Gourmet food truck, showcasing a blend of Italian and Chinese gastronomy under one roof.
Tomas Pablo, co-owner of Fusion Gourmet, cooks up rice on Wednesday. The food truck at 202 E. Fourth St. in Grand Island serves Chinese food and Italian food.
Located at 202 E. Fourth St. in Grand Island, Fusion Gourmet officially opened March 18.
Both Pablo and Hilario, who met in Grand Island while working as cooks, bring their expertise in Chinese and Italian cooking and cuisine to the forefront of their culinary venture.
“We were friends and we liked to cook,” Hilario shared.
Encouraged by their friendship and culinary skills, the pair decided to take the entrepreneurial plunge and offer a fusion of the two popular cuisines.
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With an array of Italian and Chinese delicacies on the menu, Fusion Gourmet tantalizes taste buds with offerings such as chicken alfredo, shrimp alfredo, General Tso’s chicken and Mongolian beef. Pasta lovers can indulge in dishes like cheese tortellini and spaghetti marinara, while Chinese food enthusiasts can savor specialties like sesame chicken and sweet and sour chicken.
All Italian dishes come with a side of salad and bread, ensuring a well-rounded dining experience for patrons.
For those craving a blend of flavors, Fusion Gourmet provides the perfect culinary marriage.
Israel Hilario, co-owner of Fusion Gourmet, puts an order together on Wednesday.
“We are both good at what we do,” Pablo said, who handles the Chinese cuisine, while Hilario takes charge of the Italian fare.
The food truck plans to expand to various locations for celebrations, festivals, special occasions and parties, offering catering services and the convenience of online ordering in the near future.
Fusion Gourmet, Grand Island’s newest eatery that specializes Italian food and Chinese food, is located at 202 E. Fourth St.
Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday trough Thursday, extending to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 p.m. on Sundays.
Fusion Gourmet can be contacted at 308-267-6273 and can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.
Pablo and Hilario invite Grand Island residents to savor the delectable fusion cuisine at Fusion Gourmet, where two culinary worlds collide to create a dining experience like no other.
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