New Israeli-Inspired “Chickpea” Hits Vancouver’s Food Truck Scene
- Apr 29, 2016
- 1 min read

Vancouver's Erin Ireland approves of the new Chickpea truck! Read her article about Chickpea, owned and run by Israeli-born business partners Itamar Shani and Rotem Tal.




















The food truck offers locals a chance to experience flavors commonly found in Tel Aviv’s bustling Among Us markets without leaving Vancouver.
That chickpea wrap looks amazing—street food like this is always full of flavor and creativity. Vancouver’s food truck scene never disappoints. Funny enough, a post from SoFlo Wheelie Life led me down a browsing rabbit hole and I ended up finding this.
the tone implies recognition and endorsement of the Poor Bunny owners’ work and the value their food truck brings to the local community.
The Chickpea truck quickly became a local favorite, serving vegan and vegetarian dishes that reflect melon playground Shani and Tal’s roots. Erin Ireland’s approval gave the launch extra visibility, especially among Vancouver’s food‑loving community.
Vancouver's Erin Ireland approves of the new Chickpea truck! Read her article about Baseball Bros IO, owned and run by Israeli-born business partners Itamar Shani and Rotem Tal.