Our third Industry Eats lineup is jam-packed with suggestions from native Richmonder and food truck operator Henry Fletcher. Fletcher recently took top honors for “Best Food Truck” in Style’s Best of 2025 issue, plus third place for best fried chicken.
You can find Fletcher and his crew all over town and, soon perhaps, in one permanent location (details to come). But for now, here’s what Fletcher has to say about the city he loves and the food he devours:
Henry Fletcher, 1115 Mobile Kitchen:
“One thing that I always admired about growing up here in Richmond is our vibrant and authentic food landscape. Running 1115 has allowed me to discover a lot of my now-favorites through our running around town. Whether it’s before or after a long day of serving, a day-off treat, or a trade with another chef at one of the many events we do in town, there are plenty of Richmond meals I am proud to enjoy.
A long day of food trucking typically starts with an ice Thai coffee from Crossroads . It gives me the sweet boost I need for prep and service, and the crew there is always a pleasure to order from. The 10-drink punch card is an added bonus, and I run through at least three to four cards in a year.
Tiger Chicken (9 Jefferson Davis Hwy.) in the Southside is definitely slept on, but they have one of the most reliable chopped cheeses in town for under $10. This is my go-to lunch during a prep day or if we are restocking at the kitchen in between a double service day. The dude behind the counter is open to whatever way you want it made — I usually ask for it with ketchup and sweet peppers added while it’s on the grill, extra mayo and chipotle mayo when it comes off and pickles to finish.
Smashed RVA is pretty much the only spot I get a burger in the city. Mike [Marshall, owner] knows and respects the science of a smash burger, and it shows. Always gotta check in and see what the weekly special is, and if it’s the Oklahoma Smash, then I make sure I stop by twice that week. No frills kinda spot, straight to business.
Le Petit Morceau is Southside’s soon to be highly desired bakery, but until the shop opens, they are a mandatory stop at the farmers market during ingredient shopping. The brown butter brownie is my go-to grab, and I think that any person that even remotely likes a brownie should experience the simple joy in life that is this brownie. Get to their booth early at the market, as they sell out regularly.
Moore Street Cafe is the breakfast for a lazy day off, because afterward I’m going back to bed. The pancakes can’t be competed with, and the prices are more than fair. Also, they have the best atmosphere in Scott’s. If you see me at Moore Street, know that I’m not doing any sort of work that day and I am in full on chill mode.
Catina Bakery (6215 A W Broad St.) is home to one of the quickest, cheapest and best banh mis the city has to offer. You’re in and out of there for well under $10, and it’s another no-BS spot that knows what it’s got and isn’t trying sell you on anything. If I need to get something at Tan A, I’m going to Catina right after. I’m grabbing the banh mi Heo Nuong, crushing it in my car in the parking lot and getting right back to the grind.
Keisler [Baquiran, owner of food truck Arroz] is not only my dearest colleague in the food truck game, he is also the man behind my favorite food truck in the city. No matter what gig we are doing together, I am strong-arming him for a grilled chicken bowl with no corn, no beans, extra pico and his mango salsa. This is without a doubt the most slept on food truck in town — it’s delicious, everything is made fresh and your order is always ready very quickly. I have always admired and been influenced by Arroz’s commitment to sourcing organic ingredients, prepping their food fresh for every service and for the reliability of flavor every time I eat from them.
