Honestly, sometimes I wonder if we all just get caught up in the romance of it. Sure, that one perfect meal hits different, but for every mind blowing pork skewer there's a cold, greasy spring roll that makes you remember why you were wary in the first place. It's not like every city has a magic street food scene either, some places it's just not worth the risk versus a clean, reliable kitchen. I've had my share of both amazing and awful bites from carts, so maybe the real trick is just accepting it's a mixed bag.