Kali Muhammad

The area’s newest foodtruck, Slide Thru, was launched just last month by Chef Kali Muhammad.  After he was laid off from his job at a catering company, due to the pandemic he  found himself cooking for family and friends as a way to support myself financially, and keep his skills sharpened. “The support that my family and friends provided gave me the inspiration I needed to pursue my dreams and invest in myself. I figured I would do a food truck so that I could pick my business up and take it wherever I needed to go in the instance of another shelter in place order, “shared Kali.

He tells us he “comes from a family of chefs and foodies. I’ve always had a passion for food but my desire to become a chef came from watching my grandfather cook as a child. My grandfather is Italian and his passion for the culinary arts is rooted deep in a culture of some of the worlds best cuisine. From fast food, to very successful catering companies, I’ve dedicated my life to exploring the world of food.”

His food truck, serves a modern twist on classic sandwiches in the form of sliders. His best selling slider is “Da’ Fresh Prince”. This slider is a Philly cheesesteak with fresh cut peppers and onions, topped with provolone cheese and served on a locally baked potato bun.

Oher signature sliders include The Flippin Birdy (chicken, candied turkey bacon, ranch), The Buff’ Chicken (chicken, Frank’s red hot sauce, Monterey Jack) and The Black Betty (southwest black bean patty, fresh pico de gallo, avocado ranch, crispy tortilla strips).

We asked him what he wants the Miami Valley to know about him and his food and here’s what he said;

“I want folks to know that true love and passion goes into the food we prepare for you. As a chef, I am dedicated to the process of preparing every ingredient. From brining the chicken we use in our sandwiches, to slow cooking and braising beef that was use in our speciality sliders. My staff has the same passion when prepping ingredients for our food. Their love, time, and focus goes into the process just as mine does. We aim to supply a simple, quickly served, delicious product that has been prepared with true culinary craft. Not only do I love my business and staff, but I love my customers. And I want to continue to bring people together through food as much as I can.”