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    4.2 (75 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken entree with noodles (instead of rice) and garlic and lime
    Donyiel C.

    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 :(

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    Pearl M.

    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.

    Michael N.

    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.

    Grilled vegetables over egg noodles with soy sauce & Sriracha
    Lia M.

    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).

    The shrimp taco jr comes with cucumber, cilantro, cheese, sautéed green bell peppers, onion, fresh carro and their famous sauce.
    Laura C.

    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.

    Grilled Chicken Breast Entree
    Jason S.

    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.

    Grilled Chicken,  rice noodles, vegetables with lime garlic sauce.
    James S.

    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.

    Dry chicken entree
    Cee M.

    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

    Taco dada. 3 for $10.
    Tiffany J.

    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.

    (Beef) BUN BO HUE
    Anniell D.

    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.

    It's a food truck
    Kristie S.

    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.

    Teresa L.

    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!

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    Pho was OK. I'll try something else next time. They give you a lot tho so that's always a plus!

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    Probably the best bun Bo hue and pho around. I always make it a point to get food here when they are around. I highly, highly recommend.

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    Tacos were very tasty, fresh, and filling. Really good lunch option with veggies, protein, and some carbs.

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    Delicious rice noodles, grilled shrimp, grilled tofu, fresh veggies and lime garlic sauce. So good.

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    4.4
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    4.5 mi

    Okay bear with me for a long review. I am passionate for this because I've been on a hunt for some…read more Pho and their mango sticky rice is good too! (fair warning they do sprinkle some peanuts on there, look out, if you are allergic)! In case you don't want to read the whole thing: 10/10 pho. The portion is so worth it! The flavor is amazing and so hearty yet refreshing. Also I am 99% sure my food came within minutes of ordering because I did not even get the chance to open my book. The way I rate pho, are two things, one, the noodles, and two, the broth's flavor. Noodles: Because nothing hurts more than a yummy broth with some overcooked noodles that breaks when you try to eat them. Pho Saigon Pearl is doing it right, their noodles are perfectly cooked, you can pick them up and they're not clumpy, they don't fall apart (literally God Bless) Broth: bone broth is soooo good for your overall health and every time when I am feeling slightly under the weather, I look for a good ole pho place for some yummy broth. No one wants flavorless and greasy broth, and it's awkward to ask for salt, but LET ME TELL YOU GIRLLLLLL THE BROTH (fantastic give me 14 of em) it is sooooo perfectly seasoned, it is perfectly salty and gives you that beautiful completed flavor of meat and veggies. The ambiance is nice, lots of lighting, clean interior and spacious set up. Overall: 10/10 would recommend. Literally kisses all around because I already feel better I CANNOT wait to come back again!

    It was chilly yesterday! We've been having some crazy weather this week. So when I was leaving the…read morenail shop, I decided to stop in and check them out. Placed my order to go...clean spacious and wasn't crowded at all. I ordered the veggie pho, with a side of summer rolls and fried veggie spring rolls. The summer roll was delicious! Staff was welcoming and friendly...unfortunately I didn't feel like eating my soup when I got home so hopefully the hubs will have at it and let me know how it is.... Looks delicious! Full of yummy colorful veggies. Anyhoo- Happy Yelping!

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    3. Fresh Summer Rolls with Shrimp
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    Chay Restaurant

    Chay Restaurant

    4.7
    (213 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    Really great vegetarian food. The menu has so many different options from soups, rice dishes, stir…read morefries to spring rolls and appetizers. My friend and I tried the shredded rolls and I got the bun bo hue. The flavor was really similar to a meat version I've had before. Perfect spice level as well. Come here if you want to try some vegetarian viet food!

    Over a year later and this place still kicks. Plenty of parking because it's a shared parking lot…read more Great spot and still really good food. The seating inside is pretty spacious, for a Wednesday night it wasn't too crowded so we were able to get a table relatively easily. This time I went with my vegetarian friend and I think it might have become her new favorite spot. First thing she said when I came in was "there's so many options" when usually it's what can I eat? With a full vegetarian menu, it's a great spot for those who like an Asian cuisine but suffer from the oh it's not vegetarian. Luckily the whole menu is vegetarian. The waiter/server also said they are doing great and planning on opening a second location in Chantilly soon! We ordered the vegan clam dip, shaky beef, and the fish (vegan) soup. Delicious food all around, I always prefer the clam dip and shaky beef. Really good flavors and a great combination. We definitely ordered too much food, so I would say if it's just two, two dishes is enough. Shaky beef was a little different this time around but still good flavor and you can taste that it's vegetarian or some other meat, but it's pretty darn close to beef. The flavors in the sauce and other bell peppers and onions elevate the flavor profile. The fish soup was a new dish, and definitely had a fish flavor but was a little overpowered by the tomatoe. I probably wouldn't go with that one again, but the others were still amazing.

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    NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

    NUE Elegantly Vietnamese

    4.5
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    This was one of the best meals I had, and I genuinely find myself thinking about Nue randomly…read more I was looking to find a restaurant to celebrate my fiance and I's anniversary and luckily was able to snag a late night reservation for Nue! We had the best time at this restaurant. Once we were seated, our waiter was so attentive to us. He also gave us great recommendations for food and drinks. My favorite entrees were the Vegetarian Chả Giò and the Vietnamese Udon. This restaurant does such a great job of creating Vietnamese fusion food. Their drinks were also amazing! The Cầu Vàng Sour was the highlight of the entire meal. I loved it! Our waiter knew it was our anniversary and he gave us a dessert for free :,) On top of that, the restaurant was testing out a new drink and they gave us one for free to try out! AND to finish off such a great meal, they gave us a card as well. Getting this sort of attention was the cherry on top. I cannot recommend Nue more. Definitely deserves all the hype it gets!

    Came a little early for my reservation with the intent to have a cocktail at the bar. Not possible…read more They use the bar a dinner seating. This seems to be a new sad trend :( There was a waiting area with tiny cocktail tables and I was able to sit there and someone eventually took my drink order. We over ordered food but I couldn't stop myself. Of course I had been dreaming of the crispy whole fish all day long. What was crazy was that after so many appetizers, we were too full for the whole crispy fish! Ugh! Now I have to come back. The baked oysters were as good as I remembered. Would get them again even though I have the same complaint- why 3 to an order? Weird number. The w other two apps I would skip next time so I can fit the crispy whole fish even though I liked them.

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    4.3
    (81 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Wonderful little hole-in-the-wall restaurant located on the edges of the Eden Center, the DMV's…read moreVietnamese hub. Hoang Viet Restaurant can be hard to spot, as it's inside one of the little indoor shopping complexes in the corner of the broader Eden Center complex, right across the street from Happy Lamb Hot Pot. However, if you are lucky enough to find this shop, prepare to be wowed with some of the best and most authentic Hue cooking in the DMV. This no-frills restaurant centers on Central / Northern Vietnam, with a particular focus on Bun Bo Hue, a super flavorful spicy beef and pork noodle soup with a rich, spicy broth and tons of mix-ins. I'm still dreaming about their bun rieu, a beautiful crab and shrimp noodle soup that comes with a generous helping of chewy rice noodles, tender and juicy shrimp, and a deeply flavorful, slightly spicy, and slightly sour and tangy broth made with tomatoes and crab. It comes topped with fresh scallions and green onions, as well as a few fried onions for a bit of crunch. The service is efficient and friendly, and the food comes out incredibly quickly. When you're done eating, you can walk up to the cashier to pay.

    Flavors, portions, selections were great. You can use credit card for above $15…read more The space is small but does the job, it was a little cold but we're eating warm food so it was fine. Service was ok. We don't speak Vietnamese but that would have been helpful. It was still ok though. They try to be helpful! Next time I need to try their sizzling beef plate that all the others are chiming in about. But I really enjoyed my vermicelli combo bowl and the pho. Parking can be challenging on the weekends no matter what time of day you come so save time for that.

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    The entire space
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    4.9
    (19 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Keeping it simple - this is wonderful quality pho!!! It's hot and fresh, the portion sizes are…read moregreat, and it's awesome to support a business like this. The trailer was parked outside my nail salon and I thought I'd give it a shot for dinner on my way out. Took it home and *chefs kiss* (just look at my photo - you can see the amount of noodles). There was a slight wait, which I was fine with - because they were making it fresh. The truck itself and the ambiance are just cute and clean. If you are near this trailer, do yourself a favor and get some food!

    The Pho Xpress Trailer is a cute little red trailer, set up in front of a nail salon - this seems…read moreto be super family-owned and -operated, as there was such a cute husband-and-wife team manning the business with the daughter who was assistant as well! Their menu offers various starters (pot stickers, eggrolls, and spring rolls), pho, banh mi sandwiches, and even boba drinks! Note that you order and pay via the tablet, that's fixed on the right part of the trailer. We came here for lunch, and we ordered: +a Banh Mi - we went for the 'grill sesame beef', which came in a nice crusty baguette, topped with pickled veggies, jalapenos, soy sauce, and mayo spread; we opted out of the pork pate and the cilantro; you can also add an egg at an extra charge; generously filled with large pieces of beef; wished there were more pickled veggies and more mayo! +Pho - we had a choice of 2 proteins from brisket, steak, meatballs, tendon, and chicken, and we opted for the brisket and the steak; loved how the broth was packaged separately from the rice noodles, onions, bean sprouts, jalapenos, basil, and lime! The broth was super soothing and very flavorful! +a Oolong Milktea - the oolong taste was distinct, and this was a refreshing drink +and, a Peach Milktea - this was a little too sweet for us, and the seasalt cream topping was a little odd Staff were very kind and welcoming, and there's about 2-3 seats at the counter of the trailer and a small little foldable 4-seat table on the side to enjoy your items. Metered street parking can be found in the area. +friendly service! +some seating available

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    Huong Viet Restaurant

    Huong Viet Restaurant

    3.8
    (1.3k reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    First time eating here in ages. ~75% through the meal, we realized the establishment is CASH ONLY,…read moreand we had exactly ZERO CASH. Tried hitting up the Eden Ctr (corner) ATM, but all I had was a digital wallet ATM card which isn't accepted at that particular machine. Came back into the restaurant, flustered, trying to figure out a solution. One of the waiters spotted us and saved the day. He spoke to the boss and let us make a Zelle payment. THANK YOU for your situational awareness! We really appreciate it! For anyone new to the Eden Center, or perhaps it's your first time back in a while, don't make my mistake and be sure to bring cash! The food was BOMB, btw! 01. CHA GIO 25. PHO TAI 26. PHO DAC VIET 72. BUN THIT NUONG

    I ate at the restaurant today with a companion. I ate here before several times, so the supervisor…read moreand most of the waiters/waitresses are familiar with me. Today a middle-aged waitress gave me an attitude when she took our order. She looked at me several times like she was disapproving of me, although I believe I looked pleasant, well-kept, and professional. The waitress literally stared me down, with an attitude like "I'm better than you." WTF? I come here to kindly eat at your restaurant, I was dressed casual, not dressed to show off or flaunt anything that I have. If it were not for the presence of my companion I would probably have complained to the assistant manager about the waitress' rude behavior. Furthermore, a comment or two on the quality of the food. The seafood bird's nest dish had minimal portions of seafood -- four small shrimp, two small scallops, and three small pieces of squid with less-appetizing pieces of vegetables -- all for $23! Moreover, the shaky beef dish was dipped in baking soda or baking powder, making the dish tastes quite bitter.The bitter taste could hardly mask the fact that the beef cubes have been sitting around for a few days --the meat were partially rotting. Three dishes cost us $71. including tax, We left the restaurant still feeling hungry. Please, dear waitress, you don't own the place, please have better customer service, or we will unfortunately air our grievances on online reviews like this one!

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    Fine Vermicelli w/ Grilled Pork
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