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    The Orange Cow

    4.2 (59 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

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    Nicole R.

    Oh my Lord! This little truck served the best ice cream sandwich I've ever had. I've dreamt about it since. Delicious chocolate chip cookies, perfect ice cream and friendly service. If you've got a sweet tooth and are craving ice cream, you will not be disappointed here!

    Coffee Oreo ice cream sandwich
    Hannah H.

    I've been wanting to try out The Orange Cow for a while now; doing a little mini food truck tour, I found them in front of the Smithsonian's American Art & Portrait, along with a handful of other trucks during the lunch rush. The Orange Cow is known for their hand-dipped ice cream made with natural ingredients. Their menu lists their ice cream flavors (Coffee Oreo, Green Tea, Chocolate Oreo, Peanut Butter Cup, Mint Chocolate Chip, Coconut Chocolate Crunch, and Banana Cream Pie), 'Mini' Fudge Brownie Sundae, Ice Cream Sandwiches (your choice of ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies), Frozen Banana on a Stick, Homemade Ice Pops, and Floats. Don't be shy in asking for samples, as the employee is very friendly and lets you taste as many samples as you want. I tried their Coffee Oreo (sooo delicious - concentrated coffee taste with bits of Oreo cookies throughout) and their Banana Cream Pie (sooooo good, as this was banana-y and yummy; literally a banana cream pie in an ice cream form!); both were so creamy! I chose to get an Ice Cream Sandwich with the Coffee Oreo; the chocolate chips in the cookies were large-sized and had plenty of chocolate chips throughout. The scoops of the Coffee Oreo ice cream were quite generous, which I really appreciated! I also purchased one of their Homemade Ice Pops - the 'Gummy Bear Lemonade,' which I've yet to try, but am pretty excited, as it's a long tube full of lemonade 'ice' with a handful of colorful gummy bears within :D I'd love to check out their Frozen Banana on a Stick as well as their floats next time. Service was super friendly and oh-so-nice, and you even get a little loyalty card (where 10 initials gets you a free scoop!); also, try to listen for their cowbell! :P Check their social media, as they update it daily on their location for the day :D +Banana Cream Pie ice cream! :D +Coffee Oreo ice cream! :D +Gummy Bear Lemonade pop +all-natural ingredients! +friendly employee! :D +Loyalty card (10 initials gets you 1 free scoop!) +check their social media for daily locations

    Cookies and cream ice cream between 2 cookies.
    Ishaan K.

    This place is udderly delicious. I come here once a week on cheat day for a delicious afternoon dessert. Tried most of the things on the menu and I have to say none of the choices are bad MOOOOVES. The ice cream sandwich is heavenly. The owner is extremely friendly and loves talking to his patrons.

    Coffee & Oreo
    Leslie J.

    Classic ice cream flavors while offering a couple twists here and there like Coffee & Oreo. Note: They offer HUGE ice cream portions in a waffle bowl so if you're craving a boatload of ice cream, The Orange Cow is for MOO! I wouldn't even call them scoops, it was more like almost a pint of ice cream (not complaining). See pictures. Delicious, creamy, and wonderful. Try it! :)

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    KW B.

    Amazing ice cream!!!!! No complaints. Friendly, professional and genuine staff. Clean truck. Fairly priced.

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    Chris S.

    Finally a Food Truck selling a product you expect to get out of a moving vehicle, ice cream and other sweet goodness. I ordered the Strawberry Shortcake and it was definitely 6 dollars well spent. The cake was moist and flavorful, the strawberry topping fresh and delicious, the whipped cream was the perfect amount and a nice add on and the vanilla ice cream was cool and refreshing. This truck is definitely worth a try, especially as the days are starting to get warmer, check it out for sure.

    Ice Cream Samich. Chocolate Chunk with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
    Cupcake's M.

    Had the Ice Cream Sandwhich today. YUUUU...UUUUMMMY!!!! Soft delicious Chocolate chunck cookie with a thick, creamy and oh so delicious Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. There are other flavors of Ice Cream, I chose that. My belly is VERY happy right now. Next time I'll try a sundae...welll maybe. The only thing I would change is that it'd be awesome to see him use homemade whipped cream and homemade sauce options. If you're gonna offer homemade Ice Cream, don't stop there....keep goin! Other than that, I highly recommend this truck!

    Shawn D.

    This was the perfect lunch time find in the food truck park on a super hot day. The line was long but the crew inside worked quickly and we got our sundaes pretty fast - don't be too intimidated if the line is long - it's worth the wait. The mini fudge brownie sundae was great! There's also a good size list of fun ice cream flavors which I look forward to trying next time we're in D.C.

    Cookie dough special flavor with warm brownie, delicious
    Aarti B.

    Amazing ice cream sandwiches!! There were about a dozen flavors and I sampled a few - I really liked the coffee cookies and cream and regular cookies and cream. Since the price is the same for a brownie sundae, a cup of ice cream, or a cookie sandwich - I went with the cookie sandwich - which proved to be an excellent choice! The cookies are soft and the ice cream isn't too hard. It got a little messy (totally worth it!), so I recommend getting a few extra napkins. Will be back for more, would definitely recommend!

    Eating my delicious coffee oreo ice cream
    Amy D.

    As we were eating our lunch from Chef Driven, we suddenly saw this orange truck come on to the street. When we read the side of the truck and saw the words ice cream, it was like a gift from God. The flavour selection isn't massive, but when i read coffee Oreo, i was sold. The combination of coffee and chocolate is classic, yet it has not been mass produced, the flavours were dynamic. For a single scoop, it cost $3.50, and the portion was generous. The ice cream wasn't' air whipped, it was thick and creamy. Overall, The Orange Cow serves legit ice cream, and the fact that they are out of a food truck is amazing.

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    Kevin M.

    Coffee and Oreo you say? I'm already jittery from all the coffee I've had today plus I'm gluten intolerant so my answer is a resounding "Yes! I will have that and also put some mint chocolate chip in there!" I'll let the future version of my body worry about my horrible decisions when it comes to calories and sugar. Stupid future self, what an idiot he is.

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    Best ice cream EVER!!! Their coffe oreo is to die for. If you're ever in need of some creamy goodness I highly recommend them..

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    8 years ago

    Over priced hotdogs with a smile. Not many actual food options. Should've cut right to dessert... that looked tasty.

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    Got a Rootbeer float and a friend got a chocolate milkshake, both were fantastic and the gentleman at the truck was super nice.

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    11 years ago

    Had the chocolate Oreo in a cone. Delicious ice cream. Would recommend this to everyone. Will try the other favors next time.

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    The Frozen Chocolate Banana was really good! Great quality chocolate, and the salt and toffee was a nice touch.

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    4.0(2 reviews)
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    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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    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

    4.1(104 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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