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    Royal Chicken & Gyro

    4.6 (42 reviews)
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    Chicken over rice with hot sauce
    Julia N.

    Royal Chicken, I hope you know that you are my go-to kabob truck on Franklin Park. And that's saying something because there are soooo many of them. The three people who run the truck are adorable and very nice. And their food is consistent, which I love. I only ever get their chicken over rice with extra spicy sauce (note: it is, in fact, fairly spicy). The container comes full of yellow rice with tender diced chicken and sides of chickpeas and a simple salad, all topped with yogurt sauce. It's certainly a filling meal. I won't say it's magical, but for less than $10, methinks it's one of the best values for food truck lunch in the downtown area. And if you try it and like it once, you can rest assured that the next time you stop by, you'll get an equally satisfying meal.

    Gyro over rice
    Jason S.

    (4.5 stars) Although the food truck looks very simple and not that visually enticing, I guarantee you'll be pleasantly surprised with your meal. Easily one of the best food trucks I've had so far and the food is arguably better than most sit-down Greek restaurants. The gyro over rice was awesome. The gyro meat was juicy, crispy and flavorful while the rice was light and well-seasoned. It came with two sides of tomato, lettuce and onion which was good but very basic and left me wishing for another side option to complete the meal. Arguably the best part of the meal was the yogurt and hot sauces. The yogurt sauce was tasty and complemented the gyro and rice flavors nicely, the hot sauce was not overpowering but had some kick to it, and together the two made a great combination. Definitely give this truck a try next time you see it!

    Combo (chicken and gyro) over rice
    Jes S.

    I had lunch here, and I honestly felt like I was having lunch at my aunts house. Very warm and welcoming; and the food is amazing. I had the combo platter over rice- chicken and gyro. I wasn't a huge fan of the chick peas, but everything else was really well prepared!

    Yyyyuuuugge portions and tax included :D
    Wen F.

    One of the best food trucks during the lunch hour in DC. If you see this truck and haven't tried it please do! I love food trucks that put some heart into their food and happy whenever I can support a small and local business. Royal Chicken and Gyro definitely hits the spot whenever I'm craving kebob and rice (which is everyday). While it's not the best lamb (still very good), their chicken is on point when it comes to seasoning and overall taste and is probably one of the best. Their rice is delicious, it is seasoned with fennel seeds that gives it a really authentic taste with the meats and chick peas. They have a very nice staff and portions are even enough for me (which is saying something).

    Best food in DC!!
    Erik M.

    By far and away the best food truck in DC and two of the nicest ladies! You'll love the chicken over rice!

    Lamb and chicken Combo over rice $10
    Vinita P.

    My new go to kabob food truck. I went to Royal Chicken Gyro only by chance because my typical go to Tasty Kabob cc system wasn't working. I'm glad I branched out because Royal chicken was tastier in seasoning and tenderness and a larger portion. I also appreciated that their rice was seasoned as well. Though service was slower than most food trucks (same one person taking orders and payment as well as preparing the order) I did not mind the wait (10 mins) during my visit since the food was good and woman serving me was very pleasant!

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    Great service and very reasonable menu; not too many options like other food trucks. Very friendly and kind. Food was delicious!

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    Generous portions, fluffy pita bread, chunky gyro meat, and fast and friendly service. My favorite gyro truck.

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    Chicken over rice was phenomenal, especially with both the white and spicy red sauce. Gyro is very tasty too. 10/10

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    Best Gyro I have had in DC! Got the #3 and it was perfect! The service is outstanding and the food is phenominal. Will definetely be back!

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    L'Enfant Plaza - Quick Bite's gyro platter

    L'Enfant Plaza

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.8 km
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    It's one of my favorite places to park when I go to DC the good old faithful L' Enfant plazaread more

    If you want a tasty, inexpensive lunch, this is the place to hit for a variety of cuisines and…read morechoices. Just outside the L'Enfant Plaza Metro stop (on the Maryland Ave side), you'll know you're in the right place by the crowds of Federal office workers queuing up for their favorite truck. There's a great variety from southern soul food to barbeque, from pho and banh-mi to Indonesion, from Philly cheese steaks to gyros. My daughters each had beef pho from the Pho-Nation and Vietnamese Food trucks (piping hot flavorful broth, plenty of noodles, slices of tender beef, cilantro, and accompanied with hot sauce and lime wedges on the side); my wife had the falafel salad from the Quick Bites truck which was outstandingly tasty and light, made with a chickpea and fava bean combination with a herb blend that gave them a unique green color on the inside; while I had the gyro platter from the same truck. Excellent lamb meat, well-seasoned, good tzatziki sauce, and accompanied by a fresh salad and stewed chickpeas. About $9 each for these meals and the trucks take credit cards. Don't settle for the tourist trap food trucks lined up near the Smithsonian museums -- these are terrible with microwaved pizza slices and hot dogs only ... make the short walk to these real food trucks and you won't be disappointed.

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    Arnis Kitchen

    Arnis Kitchen

    4.3(9 reviews)
    1.7 kmDowntown

    I ordered the #3 which is the chicken satay. IT WAS SO GOOD!! I also loved the corn fritters that…read morecame on the side. I was savor each and every bite and wishing for more. The only con which could be personal preference was my rice was underseasoned with salt. Luckily the sauce from the meat compliments the rice. The service is great - they are super super friendly and helpful with answering any questions or helping you decide what to order. The price is so reasonable like spending under $15 on a platter is unheard nowaday. I will definitely be back to try something else on the menu.

    I am shocked that there aren't hundreds and hundreds of reviews on Arnis' Kitchen!…read more This food truck serves up delicious, authentic Indonesian food - the menu is pretty extensive, and every order is made-to-order - you are guaranteed in receiving piping hot, tasty food! I ordered: +the Nasi Goreng - #2 on the menu; this is an Indonesian fried rice with chicken, egg, shrimp, veggies, and a side of pickled veggies; savory rice with tons of ingredients; this was pretty filling! +Sate Ayam - #3 on the menu; these were grilled and marinated chicken on bamboo skewered, dressed in a peanut sauce, served with a corn fritter and pickled veggies; this combo also comes with rice, but I opted out of this; I absolutely LOVED this dish! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and their peanut sauce is thick, creamy, and SO SO SO GOOD! I literally could eat thousands of these! +a Teh Kotak Jasmine Tea box - nicely chilled and super refreshing Arnis' Kitchen is family-owned and -run local business, and they are very community-driven, which is amazing! Support this delicious truck - you won't regret it! They are really good in posting updates on their social media. I can't wait to return to try out the rest of their menu! +delicious chicken satays! +amazing peanut sauce! +friendly, kind & welcoming service! +community-driven local business!

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    Ooh Dat Chicken

    Ooh Dat Chicken

    4.1(105 reviews)
    2.0 kmDowntown
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    Oooooh dat chicken that I had for lunch today was pretty good. I was out searching for another food…read moretruck, and then this place caught my attention. I was still a little hesitant until this nice woman came along and vouched for the food. I had no idea about what to order, but as soon as I saw her food come out I was sold. I told the guys to give me exactly what she had, which included a quarter chicken, corn, and potatoes. I got back up to my office and enjoyed all of it. The chicken was well done and well seasoned, the corn was tasty, and the potatoes were better than what I was expecting. Can't really explain it but they were like roasted and mashed at the same time.. whatever it was it was great! Oh and that sweet orange sauce that they gave me took the chicken to another level. Insert fire emojis Lastly, the guys working the truck were some of the coolest food truck people that I've ever interacted with. Combine that with good food and you can def count on my coming back again.

    Well...I meant to take a picture of my lunch. Really, I did. But...it was gone too fast…read more.. Today was my second time at Ooh Dat. Both times I've ordered the same thing - a quarter dark meat with one side. It comes with basmati rice (which you can sub out for a different side) and a choice of a salad, coleslaw, and corn. I've chosen the coleslaw both times - I find it so unique, with its cabbage and basil-like dressing. Definitely NOT your usual slaw. I will try the corn one of these days, though. On to the chicken - They give you a good amount of chicken and it is very, very juicy. I can't comment about the skin (I don't eat the skin, I take it off...I know to some of you that's a sin!) but my co-workers have previously commented that it is nicely seasoned. They also provide you with a mild barbeque sauce, and today they gave me a new sauce, which was curry-based. It's slightly thicker than the barbeque sauce, which while it has good flavor, is a bit thinner (it complements, not overpowers, the chicken). I alternated between both sauces today. I have to also complement the owner/manager - I had exactly $8 in cash (keep forgetting about the taxes for food trucks!) so he let me go without paying the $.80, that was really nice of him. I'll be sure to give it back to him next time! Overall, a solid, filling meal, and I would return!

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    12th St Korean Truck

    12th St Korean Truck

    4.0(1 review)
    1.7 km

    **** 4.5 stars ****…read more As one of the progenitors of "better" street food for the DC area, Andy Kim and his family have been providing a quality lunch time meal at a fantastic price for several years now at their famous L St cart (http://www.yelp.com/biz/bulgogi-cart-washington#hrid:P03Wi3K_BGfBmyV7WowE_g). I'm not sure whether the idea to open up this additional spot was to cash in on the food truck craze currently engulfing the District, or if he just wanted a second location and this was more convenient than lugging around another cart each day. Whatever the reason, I'm glad he's here. This new location, right in front of the Metro Center station, is marginally closer to me, and it's a pleasant shady walk the whole way around noon. The truck (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/GD4QOboiYcXUKbFw5DvjbA?select=8kLF59cmaVQyGxu6x_Mzdw) is just as easy to spot as the cart ever was, so just look for the bright yellow spot in the midst of drab grey buildings. Andy said that he and his dad are now manning this truck, while his mom and sister take over operations back at the original cart. The prices are all the same as before, $7 for any combo of beef or chicken, spicy or not, however they do not offer the kimbap sushi here like they do at the cart, which doesn't really affect me. I'm not sure if they make all the sauce at once, and then distribute it among the two locations each day, but it definitely tasted slightly different than what I've gotten from my visits to the L St cart. The 3 times I've picked up my usual spicy combo (a mix of half spicy chicken and half spicy bulgogi) from here it has been the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Add in a double order of their sweet vinegar "salad" to cool off the heat and I'm totally set. That's really the main reason I'm bumping this up to a 4.5, because at $7 for a giant plate of food this is really tough to beat. If they could ever get their kimchi to not suck I would probably give them a 5 and put them right up there with Fojol Brothers.

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