I used to eat at Healthy Fool at least 2-3 times a week back when I worked in SW DC, and I still think about those tacos. My go-to order was the Taco Jr. with both sauces -- always delicious, always fresh, and the customer service was consistently impeccable. Since moving away, I honestly haven't found anything that compares. It's been a handful of years since I last had them, so I'm really glad to see they're still in business and thriving. And yes -- the running joke was that we all thought the name was Healthy Food instead of Healthy Fool . If you're anywhere near this spot, do yourself a favor and stop by. Definitely recommend -- 10/10. Get both sauces! Your taste buds will thank you! read more

OMG!!! Tried this truck today and had the tofu tacos....amazing!! If I ever see this truck outside again I'll run with open arms, tongue out, anticipating the flavorful taste of good eats! The tacos come with their house sauce, however I noticed they had a spicy version, so opted for that. I love spice...this wasn't too spicy...in fact it complimented the tacos very nicely. Yum yum yum! For my drink I had the strawberry lemonade...although a little pricey, I enjoyed ever sip! Can't wait to go back! read more

Wow! 4.5 stars. Healthyfool showed up at State Department today - first time I've ever seen them, and of course, have to turn to trusty Yelp for an opinion. Average review of 4 stars? Worth a try, and soup (either pho or the bon bo hue) was sounding delicious. I've never had bon bo hue, so decided to try that (chicken). I was extremely impressed. Good size portion, spicy, tasty broth (not too oily, either), and chicken that wasn't super dry and actually seasoned. I loved the blend of spices - I could have actually eaten the soup by itself with no sriacha. Noodles were cooked well and there was a nice mix of onions (green and white) and cilantro. Why not 5 stars? There were giant chunks of green peppers that I had to eat around. I realize they were necessary to make the broth taste as good as it did, but I just really dislike green peppers. I look forward to trying more of their menu! read more

I was not a fan. I ordered the chicken entree with noodles and the lime/garlic sauce on the side. The chicken was very dry (tasted overcooked). The noodles were ok but kinda stuck together. I'm glad I picked up some siracha sauce on the side - only saving grace. The customer service was great and I really wanted to like this truck, but I didn't enjoy my meal :( read more

Healthy Fool - Chicken entree with noodles (instead of rice) and garlic and lime - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

After a long shift, had to hit up a good ol' food truck. It was a man and a woman running the show, with the man cooking. There was no long line and the woman recommended the grilled salmon platter. I could have gotten it with rice noodles but I chose the jasmine rice. It took up to 10 minutes for my food to be done. It was well worth it. I loved the vegetables in the platter and the salmon was cooked to perfection. read more

Healthy Fool - Menu on food truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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They visited my hospital at children's national, so I decided to try them out. I loved their shrimp tacos. Enough flavor and crunch with each bite only to leave me satisfied. I would definitely try other options on the menu, but the tacos are a great starter if you haven't tried out this food truck before. read more

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I got three chicken taco dadas and they were good, but missed in just a few ways. First, the sauce somewhat overpowered the chicken, which wasn't bad, but just a bit weird. I would have liked to have some marinade or seasoning of the chicken itself so it stood out a bit. Second, the sauce was cold and cold enough that the whole taco was just barely warm--if that--by the time I ate at my office a few minutes later. The actual flavors (pineapple, spicy sauce, and lime) were really nice and went well together, it could have just used some savory seasoning on the chicken to balance it out and to have been served hot. read more

Bun bo hue from Healthy Fool was the remedy to my cold that I was battling for a week. The broth is flavorful, the spiciness was just right, and the portions were generous for the price I paid ($11), especially compared to other food trucks. I have high expectations from bun bo hue because my mother-in-law is from the Hue province of Vietnam and she can make a mean bowl of BBH! I liked how the man who was running the truck asked me for a spice level (from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest) and was super friendly throughout the whole experience. With soup, your order comes with a bag of bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeno slices for you to add into your meal. In addition to pho and BBH, they also have appetizer rolls, grilled meats/veggies over rice/noodles, and tacos. read more

I didn't bring much for lunch today, so I checked Food Truck Fiesta and looked at the menu for Healthy Fool, as it was the only Ballston food truck that appealed to me. I ended up with summer rolls and grilled vegetables over egg noodles (and not eating my homemade lunch). The summer rolls weren't bad, but I thought the hoisin sauce was a tad too sweet. The noodle dish was great. I got their homemade soy sauce to go with it, which was really flavorful, and mixed in some Sriracha. I could smell their pho broth from down the street, so I'll return to try that. Healthy Fool tweets, but does not have Facebook or a website (as far as I could tell). read more

Healthy Fool - Grilled vegetables over egg noodles with soy sauce & Sriracha - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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One of the pros of working close by the state department is having a variety of options for lunch with all those food trucks parked on Virginia avenue. Last Friday was the first time I saw this truck and because my friend and I wanted a "healthier" lunch we chose healthy fool. Definitely don't regret getting their shrimp tacos. The shrimp was cooked to perfection and their light sauce was the perfect combination. Also, props to heathy fool for tricking me into eating cucumber. This of course is not a bad thing. I don't like cucumbers but it's one of the ingredients in the shrimp tacos. I couldn't even taste it until my last taco when I saw it peeking out but by then I didn't mind and just continued eating it with the rest of my taco. The only reason why I give it 4 and not 5 stars is because of their shrimp entree. My friend ordered this entree and I saw her struggling trying to remove the skin off the shrimp throughout our lunch outing. Maybe they could serve this entree with skinless shrimp especially if a lot of the people buying it at this location don't always take the food back to their cubicle and tend to eat outside. read more

Healthy Fool - The shrimp taco jr comes with cucumber, cilantro, cheese, sautéed green bell peppers, onion, fresh carro and their famous sauce. - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I wasn't too crazy about my grilled chicken breast entree from this truck. Maybe I just expected too much but it turned out to just be your average teriyaki-style grilled chicken dish. The chicken was the best part of the meal. It had an interesting bit of seasoning coated around it and was cooked nicely. From there though, it pretty much went downhill. The gourmet soy sauce tasted okay, but I really didn't care for the consistency: it was more like a goop than a sauce, which made it difficult to disperse throughout the dish. And the vegetables were disappointingly just your standard grilled veggies, nothing special about them. They were all okay, expect for the spinach which I tried to avoid. Overall, it seems this truck offers large portions at reasonable prices albeit for relatively forgettable meals. read more

Healthy Fool - Grilled Chicken Breast Entree - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The DC and NoVAs food truck scene has a lot of delicious, but rather unhealthy, options to choose from for lunch. So, Healthy Fool is a nice addition to the mix serving up Vietnamese inspired food at reasonable prices. Today was my first visit and I was torn between the spicy Bún bò Hu soup or the Grilled Chicken Platter. I decided to try the latter since the soup is a recent addition to the menu (though it did look great). You have a choice of rice, rice noodles, or butter noodles with the platters and they come with a grilled vegetable mix (broccoli, cabbage, spinach, carrots), then your choice of soy sauce or lime garlic sauce. The man and the women running the truck today were super friendly and all smiles. My order came up quickly and was a large portion for my $9.90 total charge. I was hoping to get a bottle of water with my meal but was informed they only serve iced coffee and strawberry lemonade. Isn't water the "healthy" choice? The dish is served over noodles, topped with the grilled vegetables, and then finished with the sliced, lightly seasoned, chicken breast with our choice of sauce on the side to do with as you wish. Overall, I would have rated this truck a solid four stars, except for a significant detractor - my food was cold. The rice noodles were served ice cold on the bottom, with the warm veg on top, the chicken was barely lukewarm (though I did see it go on the grill). The heat problem was then only compounded by the cold lime garlic sauce. The rice noodles would have benefited for a quick dip in boiling water and the chicken a few more minutes on the grill to ensure that the whole dish was hot. Final verdict - good food and a fairly healthy choice. I will return to try the Pho and/or the Bún bò Hu in the future and will update my review accordingly. read more

Healthy Fool - Grilled Chicken, rice noodles, vegetables with lime garlic sauce. - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was very disappointed with the place. I've come here for pho that was good but I was super let down with the food I ordered today. I ordered the Chicken entree with jasmine rice and veggies. The chicken was super dry and lacked flavor. I only paid $9.90 but I felt like I wasted my money and time. Won't be back read more

Healthy Fool - Dry chicken entree - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I had Healthy Fool at a Food Truck event. The line was long as crap which is probably to be expected. It was one woman taking orders and a man cooking. Tacos were served on flour tortillas, I believe they needed to be warmed a little but luckily it didn't break on me. The chicken was slightly dry but at least they didn't skimp on the chunks. The slaw was great, you can tell they shave the carrots themselves because they were irregularly cut. The sauce on top was good too. I wish they covered up the menu items that were no longer available before we got to the counter though because we had to change our order. It was a little too cold for a pineapple slaw. read more

Healthy Fool - Taco dada. 3 for $10. - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love this food truck! Had two great experiences with them. Firstly, I would like to say thank you for coming to Children's Hospital for our Tasty Tuesday and Food Truck Friday events! You have no idea how grateful staff and families are that you come a provide such excellent food. Getting food to this area can be stressful due to the long waiting, how expensive delivery can be, and drivers getting lost. If anyone trying the truck I would recommend the shrimp tacos (taco dada style) and the beef bun no hue. read more

Healthy Fool - (Beef) BUN BO HUE - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Healthy Fool is a food truck in Ballston. I had pho, and it was delicious, with perfect broth. The serving was huge and I had the leftovers for lunch the next day. My only suggestion would be a few more fresh sprouts/basil etc to add to the soup, but that's a minor detail. The two guys running the truck were friendly and helpful. The smells coming from that truck, yumm! I had been wanting pho for a while and was so happy they were there. Check out the uploaded photos of the menu. I'm glad to have this option when in Ballston. read more

Healthy Fool - It's a food truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The name is deceiving as I would've never guessed this was a Vietnamese food truck! I decided to try the beef Bun Bo Hue. Confession: I've never had BBH before :X But Healthy Fool's was absolutely amazing! I finished the entire contained, which is pretty rare for me. I also got an order of the summer rolls, which were mediocre; I'd pass on this next time. Their ice coffee is a must try if you like Vietnamese coffee. The coffee jelly at the bottom is an extra delightful treat :) So glad I finally discovered Healthy Fool! I will be back for more Bun Bo Hue or possible Pho next time! read more

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My first (and hopefully not last!) experience with Healthy Fool was at the Spring Nationals Ferret Show in Virginia in March 2018. I had the Bun Bo Hue for lunch and the shrimp tacos for dinner - both amazingly tasty and spiced just right. Also had the lemonade and it was very good. The folks in the truck were friendly and helpful. I hope they will come to our show again - wish I lived closer so I could become a regular customer :) read more

I tried Healthy Fool today and am glad that I did!! They have a good menu with great options. I went with the Bun Bo Hue and it was delicious! I was able to customize my spice level as I'm not a big fan of spicy food. Note that spice level can range from 1 to 10. The gentleman who took my order was very helpful. I wasn't sure what I wanted so he took the time to walk me thru the menu and explain the menu items. The soup was stellar! It was very flavorful. I also ordered the Vietnamese tea and it was yummy! They are at Farragut Square every Monday and I will definitely be back. Friendly staff, great service and excellent food are what you get from Healthy Fool. read more

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Patiently awaiting the return of Healthy Fool...

I was looking for a place to grab lunch And then a pounder on to healthy fool This Vietnamese truck, while I was looking at the menu the cashier was very helpful and friendly I believe her name is laney and very beautiful by the way , Everything the she suggested me was very good ,excellent food , she also recommended a Thai tea So far is the best , am looking forward to keep going back. Excellent food Excellent customer service I would recommended to anybody! read more

I love their Chicken Pho. I can't get enough of it. They have a great menu, but I always come back to the Chicken Pho. Others speak very highly of the salmon entree, but I always get the same dish: Chicken Pho. Update: I tried the chicken entree! It is just as addictive as the Chicken Pho! The serving is huge and will last me for a few days. read more

Really love this truck! Delicious, fresh healthy food! Got the bun bo hue with tofu and it was excellent. Also tried the shrimp entree and it was also delicious. Friendly service. Will def return! read more

Everything I've gotten from here has been great! Very pleased with the tacos and pho. But the bun bo hue was amazing. I'm still craving it a week later and can't wait for them to come back near my office. Definitely recommend. The chicken is well cooked and flavorful. read more

I think that it's very rare to find good Vietnamese food in DC, let alone a place that has good Bun Bo Hue. I decided to give this food truck a try and I was really impressed. I ordered the Bun Bo Hue with tofu and when he asked me how spicy I wanted it from 1-10, I bravely said 9 because I expected the spice to be toned down to American standards. Let me just say, that I can really handle my spice, but DAMN they did not hold back! It was more than just a kick, and I loved it even more because of that. The soup had legit lemongrass flavor and the noodles were not soggy at all even after walking back 10 minutes to my office before devouring this soupy goodness. read more

Hey Yelpers! I ate lunch at this truck. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal, But I just received a call from my Bank that someone tried to use my credit card number on an internet website. The only place I used my card was at this truck. The charge occurred the day after eating at the truck. BEWARE! THEY STEAL CREDIT CARDS! read more

I've had a lot of bun bo hue in the DC area and I can easily say that this is by far the best I've had over any restaurants/food trucks. I always get the beef flavor and #9 or #10 for spice level (higher the spice, the richer the taste of that saté). This broth definitely packs a punch and has me downing the soup until the last drop! I've introduced two friends to the food truck that have never tried the soup and they instantly fell in love. I look forward to this truck every Thursday at the L'Enfant area. I haven't ventured too much into the other menu items but find no reason to when their bun bo hue is this good. Skip all the other trucks when you see this and go straight for their beef flavor bun bo hue with level 10 spice! read more

Healthy Fool - Beef bun bo hue - Spice level 10! - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Got the grilled salmon entree and it was delicious! I tried both sauces, which are a watery glaze (not thick for dipping). The "lime and garlic" sauce is basically Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam). The vegetables are great! I mean... they're just veggies, but after the chef does his magic on the grill they taste so flavorful! Thai tea was good too and a decent portion for lunch. I would order here again for sure. read more

Healthy Fool - amazing grilled salmon. - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First time at this truck - friend recommended it to me. Rolled with the beef bun bo hue with a level 10 spice - delicious! I enjoyed the kick from the heat, wasn't necessarily "spicy" but certainly made me sweat. The broth is very flavorful - if comparing to pho this has MUCH more flavor and IMO better. All in all I really enjoyed the soup and the staff. My only concern is that the soup was ~$13 with tax and I'm still hungry after. If you have a smaller appetite, it might be the perfect size for you. read more

Healthy Fool - Beef Bun Bo Hue ($12.65) - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Generous portions and tasty. However, I can't remember that much else about it, which goes to show how crowded and relatively monotonous the food truck scene has gotten. Still, I do recall the portions being generous for the price and the broth being very good. read more

I got the Bun Bo Hue with beef on this cold breezy day. It was the perfect soup to warm me up. The base is very flavorful and I went for the spice level of 9 and it just pops with heat. The chef is friendly and watching him construct the soup with fresh ingredients is almost as fun as eating it. I will be looking for this truck in the future. read more

Best Pho and Bun Bo Hue around. The service is great and the diverse menu has something for everyone. I'm a pescatarian and used to notbhavingba lot of options at food trucks. Not the case here, there are multiple options for everyone. read more

This was a refreshing deal. I usually don't spend more than $8 on lunch but this was worth it. It's like eating at home, but paying for the convenience. The SAUCE is what got me all excited to write this review. The lime and garlic sauce makes for a light, yet fulfilling taste to the Grilled Shrimp Entree. I love this stuff! I ate all of it in one sitting for lunch and didn't get the 3pm food coma! They make it to order and they are FAST. Great lunch food truck! read more

Healthy Fool - Grilled Shrimp with Jasmine rice! - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I got the bun no hue with chicken and it was dynamite Will come back again! The food truck was just outside the Passport office on 19th St in the Farragut west/ foggy bottom area. The two people in the truck were very friendly and convivial. Thank you for being courteous and fast with service! read more

I ordered the salmon entree with rice noodles (vermicelli). I also ordered the summer roll. The summer roll was typical of Vietnamese cuisine. If you like fresh rolls you'll like this one. However, the star of the show was my entree. The salmon was cooked to order on the grill.They sauteed the veggies and placed it over the noodles. There was so much flavor and texture in the combination of noodles and vegetables. It was fresh, delicious, and very addictive. So much flavor. I ate most of the vegetables before I even touched the fish. The fish was tasty too. If a food truck can pack this much flavor into a noodle bowl, why can't all Vietnamese restaurants do the same? Every Tuesday they are at Farragut West for lunch. I think I've found a new reason to enjoy Tuesday. read more

I should have taken a picture of my Bo Bun Hue tofu, but I ate it all. I even drank the broth. It was tasty! I'd never had it before and the soup was delicious. My hubby got the Taco Dada Shrimp. He said they were really good. I'm so glad we found this gem amongst all the bbq food trucks. It was worth the wait. I hope to find them again! read more

Definitely got waaayyyyy more than what I bargained for....dude in the truck was talking me out of everything I wanted but it turned out to be to my ultimate delight. The salmon started out frozen which I didn't realize until after it was on the grill but YOLO.....OR....YODO.....definitely hoping for a yolo situation. My veggies were fresh, my rice was perfect as was the salmon.... didn't make it back to a desk highway or sidestreet... I smashed that meal right there in my car on the curb.. #itwasthatbomb read more

Any Vietnamese food place that serves Bun Bo Hue is a sign that there's some Viet authenticity because you don't find that at every Viet place. However, I'm thinking Bun Bo Hue from a food truck....hmmm, skeptical. To my surprise, it was pretty good and much better than the Pho on the What The Pho truck. Ok, I know I'm comparing too different soups, but just the fact that Healthy Fool is authentic enough to have Bun Bo Hue, I'm sure their Pho will be good too. By the way, the service is really friendly as well. I hope they come to NoMA-Gallaudet area soon so I can enjoy their soup again before it gets too warm out for soup. read more

I had a chance to try this food truck when they were on 12th St in DC. The food is not too bad for a quick lunch. I would go back again. read more

Healthy Fool - On 12th St every Tuesday - Food Trucks Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Wow, yum! Tonight I had the taco Jr meal with chicken (no cucumbers). It was reasonably priced at 3 tacos for $10 (better than most food trucks!) the food was deeeeeelicious! I was so pleased that I made sure to find them again later and let the chef know. It did take quite a while for the food to cook but it was one girl taking orders and one guy cooking everything. Overall they did a great job managing everything. I would love for them to come back to our area soon! read more