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DC - State Department (20th & Virginia Ave NW)

"wuddup Dept of State? What do ya want for lunch today?"
May 22, 2013, 8:08 am

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Phonation Food Truck Type Food Truck

I ordered pho from this truck when it came through L'Enfant Plaza a couple of weeks ago and fell in love-it is by far one of the best pho trucks in t

May 20, 2013 by KO
What Did You Order?: Beef pho • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: Yes • 
How Much Did It Cost?: 10 

I ordered pho from this truck when it came through L'Enfant Plaza a couple of weeks ago and fell in love-it is by far one of the best pho trucks in the city. The broth is very flavorful, the ratio of noodles/meat/broth is perfect and the bahn mi really rocks. Please add L'Enfant to your rounds more often--we've missed you!


I found Phonation food truck at the Navy yard on a Monday and i was hesitant because i tried another pho truck which was not good at all plus they did

Apr 09, 2013 by Ocie Clanton
What Did You Order?: Combo Steak and Brisket • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: YESS • 
How Much Did It Cost?: $9.00 

I found Phonation food truck at the Navy yard on a Monday and i was hesitant because i tried another pho truck which was not good at all plus they did not give you your moneys worth. So when i saw Phonation i was curious. To my surprise the Pho was better than many resturaunts i have gone to. The people are pleasant and service is always the best. This is one of my Favorite food truck. I looked for them yesterday but they did not come to the Navy Yard :(... COME BACK


The broth was tasty, the noodles well cooked, and that's all i can say that is positive. The portion was small, 6 little cuts of tough, chewy beef, a

Apr 04, 2013 by Jeff
What Did You Order?: Steak and Brisket Pho • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: NO • 
How Much Did It Cost?: $9 

The broth was tasty, the noodles well cooked, and that's all i can say that is positive. The portion was small, 6 little cuts of tough, chewy beef, a small clump of noodles and a tiny packet of sprouts. Pho Wheels and Pho Junkies (the Zombie Pho trusk) give much more food, and excellent food at that, than this truck I will not be back.


The pho is always tasty and the truck staff are quick and friendly! Two thumbs up!

Mar 27, 2013 by Ed
What Did You Order?: Steak Pho • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: Yes! • 
How Much Did It Cost?: $9 

The pho is always tasty and the truck staff are quick and friendly! Two thumbs up!


This was the very best bahn mi I've ever had. It's also the best food truck I've been to. The truck looks a little different because it is more open

Mar 21, 2013 by Alex
What Did You Order?: Chicken Bahn Mi • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: Yes • 
How Much Did It Cost?: $9 

This was the very best bahn mi I've ever had. It's also the best food truck I've been to. The truck looks a little different because it is more open, so I think that throws people off. Anyway, it's exceptional and twice as good as the next best food trucks (e.g. Dangerously Delicious and Basil Thyme). Their pho is awesome too. I hope they continue to frequent Metro Center and Franklin!


Wow. Absolutely delicious & flavorful. Great portion. I'll be back when I see them in the area.

Mar 19, 2013 by Shelly
What Did You Order?: Brisket Pho • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: Yes • 
How Much Did It Cost?: $9 

Wow. Absolutely delicious & flavorful. Great portion. I'll be back when I see them in the area.


Dee-LI-cious! The broth is so flavorful, the side ingredients are crisp sprouts, and the freshest thai basil and slice of hot pepper. The simplicity

Mar 08, 2013 by Laura Madden
What Did You Order?: Beef Brisket Pho • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: Yes • 
How Much Did It Cost?: $9 

Dee-LI-cious! The broth is so flavorful, the side ingredients are crisp sprouts, and the freshest thai basil and slice of hot pepper. The simplicity is the best part. So happy I stopped.


Good, hot pho, friendly staff. Come back to State Dept. soon!

Jan 16, 2013 by Wes
What Did You Order?: Beef Pho • 
Is This One Of Your Favorite Trucks?: Yes 

Good, hot pho, friendly staff. Come back to State Dept. soon!


This is my favorite Pho truck. I feel like their Pho has the most flavor, options, and value. They also serve it up in a quality container, which is

Aug 31, 2012 by Justin_Cy
What Did You Order?: Beef Pho 

This is my favorite Pho truck. I feel like their Pho has the most flavor, options, and value. They also serve it up in a quality container, which is important to me since I carry it back to my office. The folks are very friendly and you can tell that that genuinely appreciate your business.


The food was delicious - the broth is the perfect combination of flavors - but the truck proprietor's treatment towards her staff made things super aw

Aug 28, 2012 by Emily
What Did You Order?: Beef Pho 

The food was delicious - the broth is the perfect combination of flavors - but the truck proprietor's treatment towards her staff made things super awkward. Not sure I'll be back.


4.5 5.0 11 11 I ordered pho from this truck when it came through L'Enfant Plaza a couple of weeks ago and fell in love-it is by far one of the best pho trucks in the city. The broth is very fla Phonation Food Truck

Rachel (of a former DC Pho truck), launched a new truck, named Phonation! Not only has she brought back the usual pho menu, but she offers a new menu item: the Burrito Banhmi.

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Photo courtesy of Phonation

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