Akron's Dr. Hibachi Expands with New Dr. Wings Food Truck

The popular food truck is adding a third truck specializing in Asian-inspired chicken wings and tenders.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:05am

A highly stylized, silkscreen-inspired illustration of a single, iconic chicken wing in a vibrant red-orange color, repeated in a tight grid pattern against a bold, neon yellow background, capturing the playful and flavorful essence of the new Dr. Wings food truck.The new Dr. Wings food truck brings a bold, pop art-inspired aesthetic to Akron's growing food truck scene.Akron Today

Dr. Hibachi, a well-known food truck in the Greater Akron area, is expanding its offerings with the launch of a new food truck called Dr. Wings. The new truck will specialize in chicken wings and tenders with Asian-influenced flavors, joining Dr. Hibachi's original hibachi food truck and a second Dr. Boba drink truck. Chef Kitsada Hongsakrai, the owner of Dr. Hibachi, has been working on developing unique wing flavor recipes for the new truck, which made its public debut on April 9th.

Why it matters

The expansion of Dr. Hibachi into a third food truck concept demonstrates the growing popularity and demand for unique, flavorful food truck options in the Akron area. Dr. Wings allows the business to diversify its offerings and cater to a wider range of customer preferences, from hibachi to boba tea to now Asian-style chicken wings.

The details

The new Dr. Wings food truck will feature eight different wing flavors, including some that are quite spicy. To help customers navigate the heat levels, the truck will have a guide listing the spice level of each flavor. In addition to bone-in wings, the truck will also offer boneless wings, all served with a side of waffle fries. Prices range from $12 for 8 boneless wings with one sauce to $20 for 9 bone-in wings with two sauces.

  • The Dr. Wings food truck made its public debut on April 9, 2026.
  • Dr. Hibachi plans to roll out a new hibachi food truck this summer, using the original truck as a backup.

The players

Dr. Hibachi

A popular food truck business in the Greater Akron area, owned by Chef Kitsada Hongsakrai.

Dr. Wings

A new food truck concept from Dr. Hibachi, specializing in Asian-inspired chicken wings and tenders.

Kitsada Hongsakrai

The owner of Dr. Hibachi, who has developed unique wing flavor recipes for the new Dr. Wings food truck.

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What they’re saying

“I want to do something fun. I wanted to do something different.”

— Kitsada Hongsakrai, Owner, Dr. Hibachi

What’s next

Dr. Hibachi plans to roll out a new hibachi food truck this summer and use the original truck as a backup. The business is also continuing to work with building officials in Medina to open its first brick-and-mortar location in the former Ohio Valley Pizza building just south of Medina's historic square.

The takeaway

The expansion of Dr. Hibachi into a third food truck concept, specializing in Asian-inspired chicken wings, demonstrates the growing demand for unique and flavorful food truck options in the Akron area. This diversification of offerings allows the business to cater to a wider range of customer preferences and solidify its position as a popular local food destination.