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!

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.

We've ordered several times from Fuego AD but this visit we decided to try the tacos. Just order…read morethem! They're fantastic! There's a variety or meats to choose from for tacos. They're generously filled and have fresh toppings added. Even the green sauce we chose was a great compliment. We'll definitely be back to try the birria tacos and the taquitos.

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!

This is the 2nd time I've ordered here and I can't wait for my 3rd! I get the chicken kimchi udon…read morenoodles. They cook their chicken perfectly. Sliced thin, full of flavor and so tender and moist! They are friendly too. Hope they stay put or maybe move even closer to me.

The food is very good, nice juicy patties that are stackable?yes please. The loaded fries were also…read moreamazing and different from other places. The service was good, and workers are nice

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.

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

I'm so happy to have found this place nearby, I've been three times in the last week. The Burrito…read moreSupreme is the best burrito I've had in the Portland area. The first one I had I couldn't believe how legit it was. Went back two days later just to be sure I wasn't dreaming. Nope, it was just as good. The tortillas really help make it stand out, chewy but crisped up perfectly on the outside. The Pastor and Chicken are both solid, though I do a wish there was a little pineapple in the Pastor. The Street tacos are just fine. Small, but as simple as they should be with just the white onions, cilantro, and accompanying lime wedge. Extra appreciate that they're only $3/each. That's all I've tried so far, but will be a regular visitor for the burrito alone. Their 'dining area' leaves a lot to be desired, but I appreciate that they have a covered area to order and wait in the winter months. Service has been good. The hot sauces are great as well. Also appreciate that they use paper and aluminum foil for the tacos and burritos, rather than more single use plastic. Though I still think they use some. Overall super legit taco truck I highly recommend.

This place is amazing! The portion sizes are huge! But more importantly, the food is delicious (and…read morereasonably priced)! We ate on the spacious patio and grabbed a drink from Ruzzo's next door. Highly recommend for when you're in the area!

If you're looking for a "state fair" corn dog without all the chaos of actually going to the fair…read moreLOOK NO FURTHER! The hand dipped corn dogs here are amazing! I was the biggest fan of Hot Dog on a Stick and I was devastated when they closed. Joe Daddy's has given me a spark of corn dog hope in my HDOAS mourning. We placed our order just 15 minutes before closing time. I asked if it was too late to order a couple of burger and dogs and was told "No problem at all!". Very friendly service. Everything was wrapped and bagged up nicely with napkins included. We order (2) cheese burgers, (2) corn dogs and shared an order of fries. The burgers were good but the corn dogs were the star of the show. There are a few picnic tables available on site if you choose to dine while it's hot and fresh. There are a couple of other food carts neighboring Joe Daddy's but we haven't tried those yet. This will be my go to for those mouth watering dogs from now on. Give them a try!

First off I gotta say my wife and I were not planning on trying this place we came over this way…read morefrom vancouver to try the Barista coffee place. But after getting our coffee I saw this food cart and decided to give it a try. Now I am a huge burger guy absolutely love them so the burgers gotta be pretty darn good for me to give it a 5 star rating. Joe daddys burgers KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK. This is BY FAR the BEST Burger I have ever had in my 30 years of life. I got the double western burger with a large fry with fry sauce. My wife got the peanut burger with a curly fry. My recommendation get the curly fries and fry sauce. The regular fries are decent but the curly fries are where it's at. Both the burgers my wife and I got were delicious so you can't go wrong with either of them but MAN the western burger!!! Ive already told multiple people to come try this. WHATEVER YOU DO make time to come out this way and try this burger cart!!! I will be routinely making the drive from Washington down here all the time now! Joe whatever you're doing is working. You're a darn burger guru. You're the michael Jordan of burger making.

FOOD: FANTASTIC, DELICIOUS, AND ADDICTING. I reorder the mochiko and guava chicken all the time…read more The way he makes it is perfect every time and the portions are huge! SERVICE: Owner always does me right! He posts his schedule on instagram weekly, so I always know when to go. It's also great that he puts his phone number in the bio so that you can text/call to place an order ahead of time. He is always super friendly and whips up a banging meal in less than 10 minutes! AMBIANCE: It's a single food truck so don't expect outdoor seating or nothing.

Soooo I have been in search of some legit Hawaii food for about 6 months now. I stopped by…read moreyesterday, he was closed. But today, I had the time to swing by and fortunately he was open, but SOLD OUT. Fortunately, he had a few things left over. So I said yes to a mix plate. Nolan's Hawaii accent is still thick it made me feel like I was back home on the west side for a second (!!!!thank you!!!!) I met some people outside the food stand, a business man from Hawaii and some California people I mistaken were from Hawaii as well, lol. It was an awesome interaction, from the moment I got there I got greeted by strangers waiting for food, to going up to the window and asking "so what? No more nuttin left?" Nolan's response was "Nah I only get mochicko chicken and kalua, you likem?" Haha that was a definite yes! Won't miss out on home food esp if word of mouth was already out there. So I waited a few minutes for my food, and the box was heavy. Haha it felt like when you would eat at your aunty and uncles house and they pack you the party left overs. I opened my plate lunch and I was greeted by a huge portion of chicken, pork rice and Mac salad. And let me tell you, the Mac salad didn't have so much frills like what you would see in a Portland Hawaii food joint. It was sauced, and seasoned. PERFECT! No need for all the extra add ons. As I started eating, let me say that kalua pork was no joke so moist and easy to eat not even close to dried out. The chicken tasted nice and crispy with just enough marinate and fluff. I haven't found this anywhere in Oregon..until here. Yeah sure there's a poke and katsu bar in the shopping center next door... but I take the random food cart in the parking lot any day over something franchised

The Kracked Crab has long been my go-to spot for seafood, especially for special occasions like…read moreanniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, and "push-present/s" -after birthing two of my babies. Their generous portions of crab boil--complete with potatoes, corn, sausage, and egg--have always made it feel like a great value, especially compared to other crab boil restaurants. Their Cajun butter sauce remains outstanding and is still one of my favorites. Previously located at the Happy Valley food carts, The Kracked Crab has since moved to a new location. Unfortunately, it's not immediately obvious they're in a food court setting, as the building signage only says "Sunny Sides," which made it a bit difficult to find. This was my first visit to their new location, and while I was genuinely excited to return with my daughter for a pre-movie dinner, the experience fell short of expectations. We already knew what we wanted to order--two #3 Legilicious meals--but upon arrival, there seemed to be confusion at the counter with the two groups ahead of us. The ordering process felt disorganized and lacked a sense of urgency. It appeared that the main staff member was working alone, possibly being trained by a manager or owner who was intermittently present. Our food took over 45 minutes to be prepared, which was surprising given the limited number of customers. This delay caused us to rush through our meal in order to make our movie on time. When the food finally arrived, the presentation and quality were noticeably different from past visits. The crab appeared less fresh, with some pieces looking freezer-burnt, and while the portion seemed large at first glance, much of it consisted of thinner crab legs, and a little watery. That said, the Cajun butter sauce was still excellent--rich, flavorful, and as memorable as always. A small bright spot was the care taken in packing our leftovers. The owner kindly ensured everything was sealed well so the buttery sauce wouldn't spill in the car. I especially appreciate this because I enjoy repurposing the potatoes and sausage the next morning for breakfast. Despite this less-than-stellar experience, The Kracked Crab is still my favorite seafood spot. I sincerely hope they're able to return to their previous standards in both crab quality and service speed. I'll definitely be giving them another chance.

We missed having the all you can eat crab, last year we went to one in Oregon City for fundraising…read more So, I was searching on YELP, where else can we go to get Crab Boil, and Kracked Crab came to my search, which is located in Happy Valley. We decided to try them out. We planned on having one to go, so we can enjoy them in the comfort of our home, and take our time. We were lucky we did that! We ordered one Full Catch (2 clusters, 12 shrimp, that includes potatoes, egg, sausage & corn on the cob). It was a perfect combo for two of us! We picked the Garlic Parmesan Drips. It was tasty, from beginning to end. A lot of work! It was messy! It was different and interesting. It was spendy! We've been eating the Oregon Dungeness Crab, but this was so much sweeter, you can really taste the difference! It was PERFECT!

The food here is so unique and tasty! It's a super fun theme as well too…read more My boyfriend and I always get the loot fries, they're mega tiny crunchy shoestring fries cooked absolutely perfectly covered in Alabama white sauce, balsamic glaze, green onions, and bacon. I ordered the OG tacos and they were great! The tenders have the perfect ratio of breading to chicken, they're slaw is great which I find hard to come across at most restaurants nowadays as everyone tries to do something weird instead of keeping it classic, sweet, saucy, and crunchy. The buffalo sauce had the perfect amount of heat to it, and the blue cheese really brings the whole thing together. My boyfriend got the Scarface, he's a huge fan of the crack sauce, and the sandwich is huge! Once again perfectly breaded chicken, and A TON of onion rings. So many onion rings he couldn't even finish them all. He loved the slaw (he's super picky about it too). The bread also managed to hold the whole sandwich together which was impressive in itself. The lady who runs the cart (Christina herself possibly?) is super cool and kind. It seems like she's always there working and really cares about the quality of the food coming out which you can totally taste in the food.

I don't like to judge a place on one dish but these Brussels sprouts are something else…read more I'm a big fan of the balsamic with them. I also love pumpkin seeds and the lady has a tree nut allergy. I love not just sprouts but the crispy leaves too. It's also a giant amount of sprouts. Very filling. My only issue was I felt the Parmesan cheese competes with the wrong notes in the sprouts if that makes sense. So many choices. But this is one to come back to.