Food truck culture is in full swing in Washington, DC. I got my first exposure while visiting friends  in Los Angeles with Kogi BBQ in 2009. While the culture has been flourishing in LA for quite some time, DC has only recently been exposed to the wonders of gourmet food vending. DC now has (or soon will have) lobster rolls, pizza, korean tacos, Cuban sandwiches, and empanadas coming at you from a tricked out catering truck. These are the only the ones I can think of off the top of my head! Each day it seems a friend is telling me of a new one.

I had grand aspirations of eating a lobster roll today, however; when I stepped out of my office I noticed Yellow Vendor conveniently parked a block away. Seeing as how I hadn’t had good Korean food since I lived in Los Angeles, and the Lobster Truck was a 15 minute walk, I opted for Yellow Vendor.

Their menu is simple. For $7 you have the choice of bulgogi (spicy or regular), bibimbab (with egg and choice chicken/beef), and chicken teriyaki. Lunchboxes are served with a white rice, kimchi, and side salad.

What you see above is a spicy bulgogi lunchbox. The beef was sweet and tender with a good amount of spiciness. There was significant heat to the bulgogi but it did not overwhelm the other flavors. The kimchi was excellent and the salad was dressed in a sesame ginger vinaigrette. It’s enough food to induce a coma along with belly rubbing and contemplation of loosening the belt.

Does the chef recommend? Absolutely.