I wanted to like this truck, but what they gave me was a huge letdown. Urban Bumpkin decided to ride the waffle cone wave and offered bbq fried chicken stuffed into a waffle cone. It looked really cool, but the meat was ice cold! It was a chilly day with cold winds and we noticed they had their chicken sitting by the opening of their window. I assumed he would at least reheat it or work some sort of magic, but sadly that was not the case. I took a few bites, but was too turned off at how cold and old the food was so I had to throw it away. I appreciate their innovative ideas, but they need more quality control. read more

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Had it when they came to the south riding area. Got exited from all the reviews from Rosslyn but it was a huge miss at this event. They were cooking the meats on the grill but we must have gotten reheated ones. It was somewhat cold in the middle and completely dried out -The ribs were charred black and dried out. No cameralized flavor -Chicken was dry/no flavor -The pricing on the handwritten sign was wrong. It said $9 for BBQ Ribs, but was actually $12. Mentioned this afterwards to the cashier and she shrugged it off -"Asian" slaw just didn't taste good. read more

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Short and sweet: just came for some sides. Tried their plain frybread and their Sriracha bacon potato salad. The potato salad was absolutely incredible, for $2.75 including tax. The frybread was a different story though: it was cold (?!?!) and just tasted like any regular fried donut, but without the hole in it. Nothing special. While I am curious about their other very unique offerings, I don't know if I would like to come back to a place that serves something that's fried, COLD. Maybe it's because it was free, as I used the Yelp special of checking in and getting a frybread, so they just gave me one that was standing around? No idea. Service was quick, but with my food cold, it doesn't matter right? Sad :( 3 stars though because the potato salad was that good, haha. Smokey, spicy, full of that wonderful bacon flavor I was craving and expecting. read more

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I ordered a Banh Mi from Urban Bumpkin, but I kind of wish that I had gone with one of their other menu selections. Now, it wasn't that my Banh Mi was bad, it was just that I thought it could have had better bread. If it had come on a crunchy baguette, I think that I would be in 4 or 5 Star heaven. However, after checking out their online menu and the reactions of other customers went with other BBQ options, I'm certain that this truck holds a culinary treasure somewhere else in my BBQ future. I did notice, after the fact, that Urban Bumpkin has a Yelp check in offer of fried bread. I look forward to my next visit to Urban Bumpkin and perhaps a higher rating. read more

Decide to try this place during Food Truck Thursday's at Crystal City. Took me about 15 mins to order food and then another 15 mins to get food. When it was finally time for me to get food it took another 5 mins for them to figure out if it was the right order and for them to add the fried egg on top. When I finally got my food...the Native Alaskan Fry Bread with pork and a fried egg. My egg decently fried and still a bit runny. The slaw and tomatoes were fresh and crunchy not heavily mayo'd. The pork was tender and juicy. The frybread was soggy with all the BBQ sauce from the pork and the slaw. Nicely flavored but soggy. Texture of chewy dough. Overall decent flavors for a food truck although execution was poor and a bit pricey $9.00 +1.50 for a fried egg oh and plus tax about $11 and some change. If fry bread is suppose to be soggy and full of flavor then that's what this dish is. I'll probably come back to try other dishes and perhaps avoid the pork that was suggested by the person who took my order. Or I could just get fry bread yelp does give you a coupon for checking in. read more

Urban Bumpkin BBQ - Native Alaskan Fry Bread with Pork and a Fried Egg - Food Trucks Near Me

Stood in line for 2 hours to get a subpar meal. The meat was really good and the overall concept of the food truck was cool. Unfortunately, the food was rushed and i ended up with a cut Up hot dog (it was supposed to be pork) in a cold brioche sandwich bun. No carrots in the banh mi and the cilantro was ripped straight from the grocery bag. The company clearly had bigger problems. They need to bring on employees or simplify their menu. They definitely need more space for all their ingredients, as they were constantly shuffling empty grocery bags and pots around. And seriously. Learn to manage their time. Maybe all the vendors had this problem. All the lines weThey took way too much on at this festival! read more

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I did not care for this place. Everything was too sweet. The fry bread tasted like a glazed doughnut. The pork and chicken had a very sweet BBQ sauce and the Asian Slaw, like everything else was filled with extra sugar. The tacos came with a sriracha sauce and it was far from hot -- yep you guessed it-- sickeningly sweet. The service was relatively quick and woman taking my order was professional and competent. Overall I was going here for lunch -- and I was not expecting to get my dessert at the same time. Location: Food Truck Thursday-- Crystal City. read more

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Interesting lineup on this truck from BBQ to Banh Mi. I ordered the Alaskan Asian Brisket taco for $10. Brisket was a little lean which was a shame. The sauce and toppings on the Asian Brisket are Banh Mi influenced with some pickled veggies and cilantro. The star of this concoction however is the Alaskan fried taco bun. Akin to a very chewy doughy fried doughnut. Slightly undercooked to perfection! Perhaps with a different topping this could be a go-to for me. Overall pretty good, I'd give them another shot and they cook quickly so the line moves fast. read more

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Date: 07/12/2013 Whoa, new food truck to be found on North Lynn Street in Rosslyn, VA! The owner seems to be originally from Alaska, and the cashier is this nice Russian woman who told me her favorite to eat is the Urban Native American Taco ($9). Under her recommendation, I ordered an Urban Native American Taco with pulled pork and Jasmine rice. The fried Alaskan bread was filled with short-grain Jasmine rice; pulled pork with BBQ sauce; chili garlic coleslaw with edamame and carrots; pico de gallo with cilantro, red onions, and tomato; and finally all topped with (Japanese?) mayo. The fried bread was cold and too chewy. The rice was also cold. Pulled pork was juicy. But, overall... The entire dish was too sweet. And, if I hadn't added the rice for an additional $1, I'd still be starving... Three stars for now... I'm curious to try the Russian street food wrap. read more

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this was amazing, lived up to expectations the Alaskan Fried Bread was tasty. Topped with braised brisket, which was soo good. Then on top of that, fresh cabbage and carrot slaw, cilantro, and a sriracha crema. The slaw is bright and crisp, and does well to cut through the richness of the bread and meat. The bread soaks up everything and you really need a knife and fork to eat this. The entire thing is like two open-faced sandwiches, and is more than enough for one person at $11 flat. Would probably try the other items next time but the fried bread was delicious. Apparently a Yelp checkin gets you a free frybread - good to know in the future. read more

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You can't help but wipe a little drool off your mouth when you walk past this place cause we sure did. BBQ'd and seasoned meat? Yes please. The Sampler was tender and moist Asian chicken, chicken and pork piled over top a bed of rice and some cole slaw. I honestly couldn't taste the flavors across the three meats, but still tasty nonetheless. Decently quick service. Only thing I would say is that it is a tad overpriced when comparing meat ratio to dollars. Def worth another go. read more

It been awhile and this place deserves another star from my original review. I've since been back and tried most of their dishes to include "Smoked Russian Shaurma" and "Smoked BBQ 'Sandwhich'" which was given a Banh Mi sandwich treatment. As well as their egg-rolls which are filled with smokey meat and the "Alaskan Frybread Taco" which was tasty, but a bit of a mess to eat - however, doesn't most BBQ fall into this category? Today I tried the "Brisket Chili" and it was delicious. Perhaps a few more beans than are to my liking, but the flavor was great the brisket succulent. I also got the Far East Combo with smoked chicken. This places always hit's it out of the park on "smoke flavor" (without tasting scorched or burnt) and I appreciate that in my BBQ. With friendly owners and consistently executed, and good food the extra star was well (and easily) earned by Urban Bumpkin! read more

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This place is so good! And now has Cotton Candy burritos with ice cream umm! They were out of the Russian Street Wrap bummer! read more

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Gross. Had two people working for a huge event. Waited in line forever and they kept losing tickets. Screwed up our order. I told them two Bahn Mi, one chicken, one pork. Had to try to prove to the lady that I paid even though they don't give receipts. Paid 26 dollars for both and when I finally get it, it's two chicken on cold bread. Worst food truck ever. Do not waste your time or money. Staff is unfriendly and incompetent. read more

I finally was able to try Urban Bumpkin, a food truck with a fun name and interesting menu fusing Native American, Russian, and Asian cuisine. It's definitely delicious! I had the Native American tacos with pork (no mayo, no coleslaw, no pickled veggies). These tacos are meat on top of fry bread, so you can't exactly go wrong. The pulled pork was plentiful and tender; the BBQ sauce was addictive. Fry bread was perfect. I can't wait to try other menu items (next up: pulled pork sandwich). read more

I will admit that I was a little hesitant to try a food truck that served white rice with bbq. Being from Georgia, it is definitely not the norm. However, I was intrigued by the menu and sold when I discovered that they used a smoker to cook their meats! Something that is rare to find in an area that considers using a gas grill to bbq as the go-to method. *cringes*. The service was nice and the prices were decent for what was being served. On top of that, I received a punch card, which I will without a doubt fill up after this experience! I decided on the Try It All combo which came with pulled pork, chicken, and brisket along w/cole slaw and white rice. I also picked up an order of spinach and bacon spring rolls! The entire meal was awesome and the brisket...the brisket was soooooo good! The sauces and rubs complemented each other nicely and the white rice went along with it all very well. I will definitely be back and have put them on my "Must Eat Again" Food Truck list! I've finally found some good bbq in the DMV!! read more

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I was intrigued by the eclectic menu this food truck offered- a fusion of Russian, Asian, American, and native American foods. Sort of a schizophrenia of choices, but that is what makes going to most food trucks interesting, instead of the boring menus (and food) you find in too many eating establishments. Their menu includes various barbeques, tacos, short ribs, "borsch" (which I think is a deviation from borscht- Ukrainian soup), and sides like chili garlic slaw and white/fried rices. After looking things over for a long period of time, I decided to try the smoked Russian shaurma which for an extra dollar (worth it) comes with tender and flavorful beef brisket, pickled radishes, rice with jalapenos, and a zesty smoked mayo which excited my taste buds! I topped it off with crispy egg rolls, which although was fairly greasy and appeared to have a spinach dip variation in the middle, was still pretty decent in taste. Overall, a fairly good experience, although if you're not careful you can be overwhelmed with a meal that has an excess of grease and heavy dressing (read- this is NOT health food!). Also, beware that the vendors may not be good at providing correct change- they shorted me around 60 cents in my transaction, which may require me to go back and get a credit for my missing rubles! read more

There's a lot of BBQ trucks around so seeing one with a bit of a twist was welcoming. You're probably reading this in line trying to make a decision so I'll be brief. I had beef and pork bbq with the standard coleslaw and bacon fried rice. The beef and pork were 5 star worthy. The beef was just fatty enough and pork perfectly tender. The sauces were delicious and really reminded you that they do fusion. The coleslaw was forgettable. Considering how many amazing ways there are to prepare cabbage that perfectly fit the fusion theme I was hoping for something more. The bacon fried rice was a miss. It tasted fine, but it was gummy and clumped up. Almost like they did not use cold, day old rice to make the fried rice. It was like they just took a scoop of fresh cooked rice and threw it in a hot pan. I make a lot of fried rice, particularly garlic bacon fried rice, so I was a little disappointed here. Not worth the extra money. The staff were extremely nice and friendly and it took less than a minute to get my food. Although I was there just after the lunch rush. Definitely worth a try! read more

This food truck caught my eye as I was in the mood for good ol' American BBQ. Then something peculiar stood out: the menu had Russian delicacies such as Borsch soup and Oliver salad. Needless to say, I ordered both. Unfortunately they were out of my beloved Oliver, so I opted for a bowl of Borsch instead. As someone who experienced a lifetime of Borsch, I can testify that this dish, from this here food truck, is legit. The smoked pork is an excellent touch too: flavorful and obviously slow cooked for an appropriate amount of time. I cannot attest as to the other dishes, but very excited to try them - another day and time. Say it with me and order like a pro: Borsch - "borsch" (notice the lack of T) Oliver - "ah-leave-yea" (emphasis on the 'yea') note: had to edit this review as yelp does not take kindly to cyrillic text. read more

The truck was right outside my job so I had to try it. I got the Native American Taco and it was delish....I loved it. The bbq was juicy but not saturated with sauce. The coleslaw on top was a little spicy and the taco was a kinda sweet fried bread. They make funnel cakes too so I am guessing it is the same dought/batter. Overall it was very yummy and I did not need rice. read more

Pros: Real food. Native American taco with grilled chicken excellent. Fair price for the level of quality. Cons: Would have preferred more chicken and less dough in the taco. Borsch was watery and bland. I'm not sure why it's called a taco - I doubt anyone could pick the thing up! But it's a very tasty and unique combination of flavors (just use the knife and fork they give you). read more

This food truck was delicious! It is one of the more unique fusion trucks around, with Russian/Eastern European, Native Alaskan, and Southeast Asian flavors combined with BBQ. As I am originally from Alaska this combo of cuisines was a throwback to home (these are all ethnic groups with a large AK presence). I ordered the egg rolls with mozzarella, jalapeño, and pulled pork; strawberry lemonade; and the Alaskan fry bread pulled pork taco. All were truly delicious, albeit a bit heavy. The egg rolls were uniquely flavored, reminding me of southwestern egg rolls from chili's (I mean this in a complimentary way). The strawberry lemonade was fresh tasting and came with these lemon bubbles (not tapioca) that I never had before- these were awesome because they burst flavor into your mouth as you bite into them. Last but not least, the fry bread BBQ taco. This was so good, so messy, and very filling. I would absolutely come back to this food truck just for the fry bread- the banh mi and borsche sounded really good too. Heck, I really want to try everything on the menu. read more

Most unique spin on a taco I've tried yet. The fry bread is reminiscent of the dough bread from Chinese restaurants that I dunk in congee. The brisket was cooked to perfection sweet n juicy. It was topped with the most amazing slaw. And I'm not a fan of Cole slaw at all. I didn't even mind eating the tomatoes on top and I hate tomatoes. If you see this truck you must definitely stop by and give it a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Urban Bumpkin BBQ - Frybread taco - Food Trucks Near Me

Let's be real - Virginia lacks a true good BBQ scene. Not since Red Hot and Blue and Memphis BBQ Company went to pasture has VA had decent or good BBQ. (God Help you if you say famous dave's BBQ, because that's like saying you get 5 star meals at IHOP.) In comes the savior, the savant for the bland VA BBQ scene and that's John and company at urban bumpkin BBQ who offer a unique twist on BBQ because he melds the backgrounds of Russia, Asia, American, and Native American all together to give you a superb menu with exceptionally seasoned meats and sides. Thankfully he's always in VA because for real BBQ aficionados - you'd want to go to him. The Native American Tacos are so good stoners and non stoners would declare it insanely delicious. read more

I love checking out new food trucks! Saw that this food truck was in the Courthouse area, so decided to give it a shot. I got the Alaskan Frybread tacow/chicken and a side of eggrolls. Alaskan Frybread - beautiful presentation with the cole slaw and frybread. Looked like a big taco salad. Smelled great too! Got compliments as people walked by my desk. My only complaint is the bread is tough to eat if you don't eat it right away. There may have been 15 min between walking from the food truck and getting to my desk and situated to eat. By then, the bread was soggy and not fluffly like I was imagining. The flavor of the chicken was delicious, good seasoning. Great spice for the cole slaw. Eggroll - I didn't ask what was inside until I already ordered. I assumed since they had Vietnamese coffee and thai bubble tea that it would be a standard veggie or meat eggroll. Not at all...spinach dip and bacon. It was delicious, but I definitely think they should reconsider calling it a spinach roll or something to indicate it's not a traditional eggroll. Would definitely try other things on the menu since everything was quick, made to order and seemed fresh. read more

I just ordered this during lunch in Rosslyn. I ordered a combo bbq sampler dish with variety of meats, rice and coleslaw. The rice was a little hard and some of the meat was a little dry. Other than that, the bbq sauce was pretty good and the coleslaw was fresh. It's not the best I've ever had but in all, it was pretty good for a food truck. The fry bread was yummy too. It was about $15 for the sampler and the portion was huge. I may need to share with someone next time. The line was not too long but it did take a very long time for the food, maybe 35 minutes. If you are in a rush, I do not recommend coming here. The guys working there were super friendly so that's always nice. read more

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Mouthwatering mozzarella/pork/bacon egg rolls - and above and beyond service. :) One of the gentlemen helped me by making the rolls just for me even when they had run out! I am looking forward to trying them again the next time they are in Ballston. read more

Two hard working, friendly and overall awesome people running this food truck. It is nice to see them in Arlington often! The pulled pork is awesome! The sweet sauce with a touch of heat (sirachi) is the way to go. The chicken is normally very tasty as well! The Bacon Spinach Dip egg rolls are a delicious treat! Support this truck if you have a chance! read more

I was fortunate today. Urban Bumpkin was in the hood and I was able to feast on a scrumptious chicken bbq sandwich : I believe it was the Asian BBQ sandwich on a roll. It comes with good slaw. I've been fortunate to have about 5 different dishes from Urban BBQ. They have all been tasty. People who work or live near where they stop should make it their business to try them out. They are excellent!!!!! read more

I had the fry bread taco with pulled pork. The taco was mainly chewy bread with less than 3oz of meat and smothered in sauce and slaw. The meat may have been smoked, it was hard to tell. The sauce and slaw were very good, but considering most of the meal was bread, I left feeling disappointed. In short, I am unlikely to try it again, unless I have a craving for fry bread. read more

I got to try Urban Bumpkin today for the first time at techie Woodbridge food truck festival. The man taking orders was super friendly and answered all out questions with a smile even though there was a very long line. He took the time and made us feel like we were the only ones there. When we weren't sure which meat we should try for our tacos he offered up the suggestion of the brisket. I am glad we listened because it was fantastic. We also got a side of rice with our tacos. The meat was atop fry bread which was reminiscent of a unsweet doughnut... Drool... So good.....This meal was so delicious. It was also served with a side of cole slaw. I am not normally a slaw fab but this one I'd definite eat again. The brisket was flavorful and tender; the flavor was reminded me a blend of general tso's and bbq. Great food and fast service. I'll definitely eat here again. read more

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I usually don't like bbq but this plate was DELICIOUS. I ordered Alaskan frybread with chicken and I have never tasted anything like that before. The whole combination was perfect. EVERYONE MUST TRY THIS !!!! You will not regret it. My plate cost $9.90 and filled me up at a great and reasonable price. I was 100% satisfied. WILL COME BACK and they have punch cards which is a plus :) read more

Urban Bumpkin BBQ - I'm not a big fan of bqq but this Alaskan fried bread was DELICIOUS! I am totally addicted. They have punch cards and I will be coming back! - Food Trucks Near Me

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Nastiest food truck .. waited 2 hours in line and a rude lady took my order and while waiting for the order they gave me the wrong thing .. she did my sandwich and i swear she was about to spit on it.. the employee partner told her to put more sauce cuz the bottle ran out and she said to leave it.. i spent 27 bucks on 2 nasty....!! cold bread, fatty chicken, no sauce and dry carrots ! 2 hours! Way to mess up someones lantern water festival! I hope i dont get e coli from the sandwich because it was full of negativity.. i wish i had the option of 0 stars .. but i guess the soda was the only good thing read more

Tried the brisket tacos. Brisket was all fat and inedible. Donuts used for shells were decent and the slaw was ok, but couldn't redeem the terrible brisket. Tossed the whole meal after 2 bites. read more

I've had the Alaskan fried bread tacos and the BBQ Schwarma, both are fantastic and I will definitely be eating here again. The service is excellent for a food truck! I was hooked from the first bite of the Alaskan Tacos, since then I have been trying there different selections during my lunch break and they have even started to remember who I am and greet me when I arrive. If you're looking for a drink to go with your meal the Peach Lemonade is delicious. If its your first time going definitely try the beef brisket. read more

I have eaten at this food truck three times. First time I got the ramen in winter and the pork meat was delicious. I went back a second time and ordered a BBQ menu item. I was disappointed at the amount of meat given. Some of it was inedible to my taste and standards. I also asked for no rice and had a lot of rice. Third try I got ramen again l. The egg was burned black on one side and raw in the yolk side. The soup wasn't hot and it's 70 today. I got two small fatty pieces of pork belly. Not the soft tender pieces I had the first time. Overly salty soup I threw away. Sigh. One hit wonder ramen in the winter a long time ago is missed. read more

After my last visit, I wasn't likely to return to Urban's truck but the owner, John, reached out and offered to rectify my previous disappointing experience. I showed up today at the truck and John was very kind and appreciative of my return. My husband and I ordered the Bahn Me Sandwiches and it was really enjoyable! It was a different take on the classic, with the sandwich being on a flavorful soft big roll and the Asian cucumber slaw being on the side. Along with the chipotle mayo, the sweet bourbon like flavor sauce was the highlight. It may not be for everyone's liking but it reminded me of the Jack Daniels sauce at TJIF which I have always had an affinity for! Really appreciated John not making my return feel sheepish and awkward based on my negative review- it's great to see a owner take a customers review/comments seriously and be willing to make it better for them. read more

One of the best food trucks out there! Surprisingly, also the best BBQ I've had here. There's tons of chain BBQs restaurants in this area, and they all suck. Fortunately, while it only comes near my workplace once in awhile, there's quality and tasty BBQ to be had here. Their BBQs are fusion types, sweeter but really tasty. They also include garlic slaw and rice with a lot of their BBQ dishes, and it's a very nice compliment to the meats. It's very flavorful, meat off the bone type BBQ. I got the ribs, and I was able to pick it off fine with a flimsy plastic fork, it was really tender and juicy. The Urban Native American Taco is delicious as well, while the fry bread isn't the best for your arteries, it's so tasty with the grilled chicken, pulled pork, and slaw. The bread absorbs all of the sauce for one salty/garlicky/bbq explosion of flavor with meat. My favorite BBQ place in the area comes from a BBQ truck, who would've thought! read more

UNREAL!!! Brisket Tacos on authentic Alaskan Frybread...WTF!!! Amazing food. Amazing!!!

Good stuff. I had the BBQ sandwich with the garlic chicken and then a side of their slaw. Chicken was really good, there was a lot of flavor, and the coleslaw was pretty good also. Only thing keeping this from 5 stars was the price to portion size ratio...a little pricey for the amount of food, but the food is really good. read more

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