Happy Valley Food Carts yeah, I might be a little biased... I live here. And to the three of you…read moretrying to triangulate my exact location based on this review relax, it's not that serious. Let's get into it. Right off I-205 and just a short cruise up into Happy Valley, this spot feels like the food cart scene finally put on a clean shirt and got its life together. It's modern, it's polished, and it sits in a neighborhood where you don't feel like you need to keep your head on a swivel. No chaos, no nonsense just good eats and a relaxed vibe. What makes this place stand out? Options. A ridiculous amount of them. This isn't a "hope everyone agrees on tacos" situation. This is a "you get what you want, I get what I want, and we all win" kind of place. I've officially made it my mission few days left to try as many carts as humanly possible. Call it a food tour, call it a personal challenge, call it reckless ambition... I'm doing it anyway. We kicked things off at K-Pop Korean Hawaiian BBQ-because when you roll with a buddy from Hawaii, that's basically law. And let me tell you, it delivers. Bold flavors, solid portions, and that perfect fusion vibe that just works. Honestly, it set the bar high and that's saying something, because every cart here seems to bring their A-game. The setup is dialed in too. Covered seating for those rainy Oregon days, indoor space when winter decides to show up with attitude, and open-air areas when you want to sip a little wine or knock back a cold brew like a civilized adult. Surrounded by trees and mountain views, it almost tricks you into thinking you planned something outdoorsy... when really, you just came to eat. And here's the kicker it's clean. Like, noticeably clean. The carts look new, the area is well kept, and the whole place feels intentional. Not slapped together. Not gritty. This is food carting with standards. If you're local, you already know. If you're passing through, put this at the top of your list. And if you're doing a full-on food truck tour? Start here. Set the tone right. Because trust me after this, when you head back downtown and start dodging zombies and chaos... you'll miss this place real quick.

Love me some Happy Valley Station!…read more This is like the upscale farmers market of food carts- park your car, enjoy the landscaping, and check it all out. Dog friendly, Kid friendly, 100-year old friendly. Lots of clean and tidy indoor and outdoor cafeteria-style seating to choose from. Carts are covered from the rain, but outside. Beer and Espresso served and paid for inside. Restrooms are accessible and inside. Carts will give you a buzzer to notify you when the order is ready, so you can go walk around or find a seat while you wait. It was very busy this particular day, but no problem, all the carts seemed to be prepared for that! Just a lot of friendly faces who understood we needed to drool over all the menus before arriving somewhere. We landed on Premier Japanese Hibachi and loved all the flavor. Some of the freshest shrimp and yakisoba I have ever had. We also had the grilled shrimp and steak. TIP: don't forget to ask how you want your steak because it is made to order! The sauces on the side were perfect for dipping and sharing. Unfortunately, the portions did feel small for $18 a plate. Also, how to order water with your meal was confusing- another worker said just go inside. Eventually I saw signs that water is free with purchase or $1, but you would think it would be obvious. Overall, Premier Japanese Hibachi and everything else was a hit, 10/10, TY!

Yummy chili, just make sure to eat it fresh…read more Been having to go to Happy Valley a bit and have been hitting the food carts and thought, why not a burger this time. We got the burger, fries, and an order of chili fries. The burger was good, nice and juicy. The fries were battered curly fries with good seasoning. For the chili fries, it was the same curly fries and the chili had no beans and was a bit drier than I'm use to, says the lady that only has canned chili. It was cleary house made and very good. I will say, it doesn't reheat very well so eat your chili first. One thing I will note and this is nothing on the shop: But make sure to ask about what fries they are using. In the picture for the chili fries it is normal fries and I (again a me problem) assumed that was what they would have. Only reason I note this is bc I can't have a lot of gluten and battered curly fries are a no go for me.

Found ourselves at the Food cart pod on Sunnyside in Happy Valley and very happy that we stopped…read moreby. There's like 18 carts here with choices enough for all tastes. I felt like downing a smash burger and this cart fit the bill. This cart has a basic menu of burgers & potatoes (fries or tots). Prices are very reasonable for single and double cheese burgers. And they have interesting preset toppings. My Thai peanut cheese burger was perfectly cooked/smashed. Peppers, sauce & a fresh cuke salad topping made this burger pop with flavor. For $9, it was plenty of burger.

Best Mexican food in the Happy Valley! The pozole is so good and flavorful. Shrimp tacos, carne…read moreasada and carnitas burrito is definitely a must try. The staff is amazing and so friendly!I highly recommend this food truck 10/10.

I only had the churros here and they were not good. They were overcooked, extremely hard, not soft…read morein the middle, and tasted like the fryer oil needed to be changed. For $9 I had high hopes they'd be delicious. The service was friendly, although when she asked "for here or to go?" and I told her "to go", she still put them in an unsealed container making transport difficult.

Five stars, and this one's an honorable mention that somehow turned into a regular habit…read more I'm talking about K-Pop at the Happy Valley food carts, and yeah, there's a reason we keep circling back like it owes us money. You ever go somewhere thinking you'll just grab a quick bite, and next thing you know you're planning your return before you've even finished chewing? That's this place. What I like is they don't box themselves in. You've got Korean, Hawaiian, and a little mix of everything going on. I lean Hawaiian most days, something about it just hits right, especially when you're not trying to go all in. Sometimes you're just grabbing food, maybe bringing something back for later, pacing yourself like a responsible adult. This is that kind of spot. It works with you, not against you. And here's the thing, I used to write those safe reviews. "It's cute. Nice service." That tells nobody anything. That's background noise. This place deserves better than that. This is a spot you actually remember. Friendly people, solid food, and a consistency that turns a casual stop into a routine. Happy Valley's already a great area, so you're starting off on the right foot just being there. But if you're walking into that food cart pod and wondering where to go, I'm telling you straight up, this is one of the top choices. No overthinking it. Take my word for it, or don't. Either way, you'll end up here eventually.

This has become my favorite cart in the Happy Valley pod. The menu is an interesting mix of Korean,…read moreJapanese, and Hawaiian, which is nice to be able to mix it up each visit. My go-tos are the Shoyu or Teriyaki chicken plates, the Kalua Pork Plate, or the Bibimbap. My only do-betters are that the teriyaki chicken can sometimes be dry, and I wish both the chicken dishes came with a sauce. They do have sriracha packets if you ask. The plates come with rice, a small lettuce salad and dressing (could use a little more of that sometimes), and a mac salad with pretty simple black pepper seasoning. It's a good amount of food for the price. I also really appreciate, and choose to visit K-Bop, because they use the compostable clamshell containers, and not the wasteful single-use plastic like so many others. Recommended if you're stopping by his cart pod.

I walk up to the front, and already the lady at the front is smiling as she watches us try to…read moredecide what delicious item we would like from her menu. "Let me know if you have any questions!". We had questions about her menu items, and she answered them nicely and thoroughly, in detail. Okay, so we order two things: the S3 and the Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, and here's what U think about each: Tonkotsu Ramen: -The Meat doesn't have a huge initial, impactful taste, but the flavor settles in a couple seconds after you bite it and it's a very soft, warming feeling. -The Broth is where the spice is, and it's not like "oh my mouth is on fire" it's the type of spice that hits you in the back of the throat, so it's bearable but I couldn't chug it personally, I had to take sips which is nice for someone who devours their food like there's no tomorrow (like me). -The Noodles are.. just your typical Ramen noodles, nothing special to add there but nothing bad to say at all! -The Egg, although not marinated in soy sauce like some places do, was cooked well. The inside was soft and gooey, but the white was fully cooked. I have no complaints! -The Mushrooms added a nice texture to the noodles and the overall dish, and worked to make it even more satisfactory. The S3: -I don't have much to say because my cousin ordered it and I only had a few bites, but the veggies were cooked nicely... -The big boom about it was the noodles. If I had to describe it, I would say it's like.. an Orange Chicken type of Tater Tot, it was really unique and fun to eat. Next time I go, it'll be hard to decide what to order.. Okay, don't just take my word for it, go see for yourself! いただきます！

Sakura Noodle House is a must-try! The Hell Ramen was absolutely amazing--bold, spicy, and packed…read morewith flavor. The broth had the perfect kick without overpowering the depth of the ramen, and everything came out hot and fresh. Parking was easy, food cart was easy to find! Portion size was generous, ingredients were on point, and the overall quality really stood out. If you're a fan of spicy ramen, this is a great recommendation. We'll definitely be back for more!

Still great! My wife loves the Greek salad, they toss it together from scratch and I want to know…read morewhat it is! I always order a master sandwich and always love it. It does take longer than most other carts, so maybe start with here or call it in, but we've always loved our food. I think some of the "rude" complaints are just a culture barrier for some? They aren't super bubbly or anything but have been friendly with us. Speaking less doesn't equal rude. Keep it up guys!

The person working there was super rude right from the start, and from reading other reviews, it…read morelooks like I'm not the only one who has experienced this. Ordered the maza plate with chicken, and it was very greasy and salty with a lot less flavor than what I'm used to for this type of dish. Didn't come with any sauce besides the hummus, which is unusual, and not enough veggies. Based on this experience, I wouldn't return.

Came over with grilla cheese on our minds for Mother's Day, and we couldn't find them. Maybe just a…read morefluke, or maybe they have closed. Either way, call before you go.

I ordered and they took my money but they're not open. I haven't gotten my money back yetread more

Nice big portion of noodles, i love just wish it had more flavor! Decent price of $14read more

Ornery service when we each asked for hot sauce. They didn't have any more, he said. My partner…read moreasked for Thai hot. They should have told him they didn't have the spices when he ordered! We've been coming here for three years for the flavor and heat. Then our granddaughter ordered pad Thai from them. She said it wasn't sweet at all; just didn't taste right. Something has really changed here.

Okay food. Doesn't age well if you eat it regularly. Lamb vindaloo spoke to me the first couple…read moretimes, and the chicken curry is fine.m

I ordered Lamb Biryani for pickup. I didn't it was a food truck. But the biryani was better than…read moremany fancy restaurants. It was more than enough for one person with plenty of meat.

What a fun food truck!…read more The selection of food is fun but classic, with things like a brisket sandwich while still offering 2 or 3 meat plates. The meat was served as expected within the food truck setting and came out hot! The service was solidly quick with the staff being both friendly and helpful. The three meat plate I got had sliced brisket (which the bark was AMAZING on), with smoked pulled pork and sliced sausage. All the meats all topped with an amazing BBQ sauce with a light bite and big flavor to complement the smoke. Just don't skip the sides, the coleslaw, pasta salad and classic baked beans were amazing and were a great value and flavor to the plate. Absolutely would recommend this truck to any soul looking for a great BBQ fix in the area.

It was the best meal I have ever had. The brisket and cheese fries were so…read moreamazing!