A new street food trend in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley is drawing large crowds as familiar potato chip bags are transformed into complete meals with meat, rice, and various toppings.
This unique concept appeared at the SHAW food stall, located at 7257 Woodman Avenue, Van Nuys—a fresh destination alongside cultural spots like the first Palestinian bookstore in the U.S. opened in Los Angeles—where customers bring their favorite snack bags and staff turn them into a large meal on the spot.
How the "Snack Bag" Meal is Made
Customers hand over a snack bag—typically brands like Doritos or spicy chips—to the staff. Staff then cut the bag open and add several ingredients such as:
- hot rice
- beans
- grilled chicken or beef
- guacamole
- cheese
- lettuce
- various other toppings
Going Viral on Social Media
Videos capturing the preparation process have gone viral on social media. Many clips show staff pouring hot rice, grilled meat, and toppings directly into the bags in front of customers. The success of this model demonstrates the effectiveness of leveraging Los Angeles social media promotion to reach younger audiences.
Images of snack bags being "transformed" into large meals have piqued curiosity, drawing crowds to try them out.
Pricing and Opening Hours
According to the stall, prices start from:
- $13 for chicken
- $14 for beef
The concept of combining snacks with hot food is seen as a new street food idea spreading from South Los Angeles to neighboring districts across the city.
