Just discovered this gem and let me say it's delicious and priced great. I crave Korean food a lot and beef bulgogi is my fav and they cook it perfectly. My only change would be is to make the kimchi a little more spicy read more

Some of the best food truck eats in the DMV!....And, giving huge serving portions "ain't never hurt nobody!" After pondering over the usual lunch options, I decided go on a food truck excursion for lunch today. On any given day, just outside the office, there's always several food trucks making their rounds in the Arlington-Ballston area. Luckily for me, Over the Rice decided to show up! Over the Rice seems to have a cult following. As soon as they tweet their location for the day, you can bet there is a line of folks waiting to partake in their fare. This I know, because every time they are anywhere near my office building my coworkers run for the doors during lunch like a cow herd. And, I see why! The food is always fresh and the flavor is there. This is my fourth time visiting this truck and I can attest one thing for sure....the food and taste is consistent....actually, really good. You pick your choice of meat(s): Steak, Grilled Chicken, Lamb, Pork and there is a vegetarian option as well. Then, the assembly of a great meal begins. If you are indecisive like me, they offer a combo meat option which is usually my go to....Chicken n' Steak or....when in the mood to change things up....the Chicken n' Lamb! One word...its "HittinNStickin!" The meat is so tender, juicy...and most of all seasoned! It is served over rice (yellow basmati rice), of course and comes with a side salad and two quarter slices of pita bread. The food is more than enough to share...in my opinion. The finisher that makes the food a hit....is the Tzatziki sauce ANNNDDDDDD this spicy kind of sauce I can't seem to put my finger on it! But, whatever it is.....make sure you order extra of both!! lol THE GOOD IN A NUTSHELL: Overall, you can't go wrong with this food truck! Fast friendly service, fresh tasting, flavorful food, good portions, and you don't get a sense of bad food handling practices like some food trucks or feel like you are going to need a pack of Tums to alleviate the bubble-guts...after consuming it. Nothing but a thumbs up experience and clean operation here. THE EIGHT BALL IN THE CORNER POCKET: The long lines are the only down side, but look at it this way...."good things come to those who wait"....besides, if there was no line then that may not be a good sign for sure! lol read more

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Ballston is currently on a roll with their food trucks! Inconveniently it's a holiday today, so there were only two trucks, when there are usually around 10. I hit up the very wildy wrapped Over the Rice truck. They have a simple menu of either meat over rice, or meat over salad. Simple, right? I went with the lamb over rice. They've got a spinning gyro meat broiler in that truck! The meal comes with a bed of rice, freshly shaved and very juicy lamb pieces, and a side of salad topped by a couple triangles of pita in the rectangular to go container. Salad was crisp, tomatoes were juicy. They were covered in a white maybe yogurt style sauce. The lamb was well spiced and I got a little spicy sauce on it. No complaints, another great food truck vying for the affection of Ballston. read more

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If you judge a food truck by how long the line is, then you'll miss out on this one. They are not only delicious but extremely efficient. Before I could step away from the counter, my order was ready. Got the lamb over rice and was really impressed with the taste. I heeded the advice of my fellow yelpers and got a side of tzatziki sauce. It is very tasty and a little sweet. My advice- If you don't like any red sauce, don't say Mild. Mild = one squirt. And that one squirt is spicy. You have to stir it around with the extra tzatziki sauce that you definitely should get on the side. read more

Over The Rice - Lamb over rice with mild sauce - Food Trucks Near Me

The popular NoVa food truck has put up a brick and mortar location in Crystal City. They are serving all of their regular menu items from within a cafe in an office building. As the name implies, your choice of protein (chicken, steak, lamb) is served over basmati rice with a side salad and their own tzatziki sauce. If you ask for spicy they'll top your meal in a delicious jalapeño based sauce which is only 2/5 on my made up spice scale. It's fairly cheap, under $10, and the portions are large enough for 2 meals. It's good to know I can get my lamb lunch fix and don't have to go chasing around the food truck. read more

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Been stalking these jabronis for weeks on Twitter to plan my feast at their delicious sounding food truck in Balston and today I finally had my date with destiny. Expectations that are set so high are rarely met, but god damn this place did not fail to earn my business whenever they are around the block. The line was a little long but they churn out orders faster than you could imagine. There is only one reason this got 4 stars instead of 5 from me.... I should of got extra meat because holy shit was this was as close to heaven as Ive ever been. After my first bite into my Crispy Lamb Gyro Over Rice I knew I had made an unforgivable mistake not getting more. Crispy lamb gyro meat decorated my plate like crispy strings of delicious goodness. I got an extra side of spicy sauce which I should of paired with another tzatziki to drown my body with their fresh sauces. The fresh diced jalapenos were an excellent touch to the entire bowl. As I am writing this, I am wrestling with my own self control and conscious not to go back to the truck to order another bowl make sweet tender love to. read more

Over The Rice - B-e-a-utiful. Lamb over rice. - Food Trucks Near Me

YUMMMM! This has to be one of my favorite food trucks that I have recently tried! If you're looking for something delicious, satisfying, and a bang for your buck, Over the Rice has it! I ordered the popular item, Lamb Over Rice. The bowl is a mixture of yellow basmati rice, a small salad in tzatziki dressing, two slices of pita, and your choice of protein. You also have the choice of choosing your level of spiciness. From zero to SPICY! I went with the normal spice, because I'm not as adventurous as I like to appear with my spice. After ordering, the wait is just under 5 minutes on a busy workday. Hands down, the dish is delicious! It tastes fresh, and not like it's out of a food truck. The prices are fair for the area and for the amount of food you receive. The service is quick and very friendly! Overall, I can't wait to order from Over The Rice again! read more

This is by far the best foodtruck cuisine I've ever had. It comes through Rosslyn, VA a lot on North Lynn St so I get it probably a couple times a month. I usually go with the chicken + steak ($10) and then get the spice level as hot. I've also gotten the lamb with the normal spice level and it's also quite tasty. The meat is always cooked well along with the rice. The salad and cucumbers they mix into the container are great too. They manage to get a ton of flavors into their dishes and they definitely don't skimp you on portions either as I end up full and satisfied every time I get it. This was the single hardest part of giving up going out to lunch for lent this year. Two warnings: 1) If they are near you be prepared to wait in a line. They work quickly but there can often be a line between 10-20 minutes to get your food - worth it though. 2) If you get the extra hot spice level be prepared to cry because it is crazy hot. I tell myself not to get it but end up doing it every time. It's too good. read more

Over The Rice - Lamb over rice with tzatziki and the normal level of hot sauce with pita. - Food Trucks Near Me

A bowl of sunshine and happiness - that is what you get when you order the lamb at Over the Rice. Let me elaborate: the bowl starts with a bed of yellow, sticky (but definitely not mushy) basmati rice. On top of the rice are pieces of perfectly crispy, deliciously seasoned (but not too seasoned) gyro lamb. A small side salad and two pitas are thrown in for good measure, and are topped off with tzatziki sauce and a light hot sauce (the levels of spiciness range from none to extra hot; I wasn't feeling very adventurous so I went with mild, which still packed a little heat). Hands down the best meal I've had out of a food truck. A few other things that Over the Rice does well: 1) generous portions; 2) reasonable prices ($9 for all that food is pretty decent for Arlington); 3) efficient line management; and 4) a good-looking truck. read more

Over The Rice - Lamb bowl. Amazing. - Food Trucks Near Me

There was a bit of a line but it moved fast. Even on a rainy day this food truck is super popular. Food was excellent, I got the lamb over rice, normal spice, with extra meat. Comes with yellow Spanish rice and side salad. I was full for the rest of the day! Next time I want to try it spice level hot. read more

Over The Rice - Lamb over Rice with extra meat. - Food Trucks Near Me

Service: Fleek, super fast, sweet Food: Obviously dope. Fair warning though. When it comes to spicy sauce, I got "normal" and I was still struggling. Next time I might ask for sauce on the side. Somewhat similar to Halal Guys. Not pitting them against each other, as they're both amazing, but OTR's food seems more fresh. There's always a line whenever this food truck comes to my office and I know why. Believe the hype and just try it! read more

I have been watching this truck for nearly a month now and every time its around there is a long line. Today I finally decided to give them a shot and it was well worth it! Even though the line was long, they were very quick. I opted for the normal spicy combo steak and chicken over salad (instead of rice) and it was delish! It was tons of food for $11 and I ate it all. Judge me, IDC! I will be a regular customer from here on out, especially since it is so hard to eat fairly healthy in the Arlington area. I get tons of protein and veggies, which is a winner in my book! On top of that, I get a nice-sized meal prep containter to reuse! So give them a try if they are ever in your area!! read more

Over The Rice - Yeah, I didn't slow down to take a pic until it was half gone.... - Food Trucks Near Me

I was walking over to my usual food truck when OTR piqued my fancy from across the street. A strange anime man and his animal companions beckoned to me with his colorful tray of food. Could it be - another Halal spot competing with the one I was just headed to?? My budding relationship with the other one had just begun, but the temptation was just too much. I got the chicken and steak over rice (hot), which came out to $11. And uh, it was so dang tasty with a solid amount of heat. It comes with a small side salad and two mini warm pitas. The portions were just right, but it was a bit smaller and more expensive than my companion down the street. Fortunately, there's room enough in my belly and heart for the both of them. Just hope they don't catch me. read more

Over The Rice - Chicken and steak over rice - Food Trucks Near Me

My coworkers and I stand in this 15 minute line every day when OTR is in Rosslyn because it's 100% worth it. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and extremely friendly service. Honestly, if the food was half as good we'd still come back because of how friendly these guys are. I recommend the lamb over rice - comes with a small portion of salad. I order the "normal" which is decently spicy! read more

This is one of my favorite food trucks! I love the lamb over rice, and have recently been getting it over salad, which is also amazing. The tzatziki sauce is delicious- I recommend ordering an extra side of it with the meal. There is usually a long line during the lunch rush, but they move people along quickly and are really efficient. Highly recommend for a delicious lunch! read more

Talk about overrated and over priced. I went with the combo meat deal over basmati rice which come with weak side salad of iceberg lettuce two cucumber slices one tomato slice and two tiny pieces of pita bread. For the meats, I chose steak and chicken. They steak is literally just Steak and Cheese style rib-eye steak and there wasn't much of it. The chicken was small pieces of dark meat chicken and there wasn't much of that either. Their tzatziki sauce doesn't even seem to contain any dill or cucumber and just tastes like extra creamy yogurt. The highlight was the hot sauce which was actually hot. Overall, I paid $11 including tax for a small portion of confusing fusion style food and feel I was ripped off. The food cost of what I got may have been $2. You have better options in food trucks, use them. read more

Can we call it the DMV version of Halal Guys? Though they're distinctively different, the lunch lines at Over the Rice can definitely match NY's original Halal Guys truck. All it takes is one of their signature rice box and they'll win you over in no time. Since their first arrival to the Arlington lineup of food truck, Over the Rice managed to ramp up a crowd in just a few months. Not a surprise after you take a taste of their absolutely irresistible crispy lamb meat. So tender, perfectly marinated and seasoned, carved and crisped fresh before it's served. For $9, this perfection is served on an equally well seasoned yellow rice, served with a side a mini pita bread and salad. All this drizzled with their red hot sauce and white tzatziki sauce. Keep an eye on their location by following them on Twitter or visit foodtruckviesta. So far they've consistently showed up at Ballston every Mondays and Fridays. Just be patient, though you may wait for 30 minutes at times... it's well worth it. read more

Easily my favorite food truck. Whenever I notice it outside my office in Rosslyn, I immediately question any existing lunch plans. I usually get lamb over the rice which comes with basmati rice, wonderfully seasoned lamb, tzatziki, salad, & pita bread. You can select your spice level: ranges from none - extra hot, I recommend normal if you like an average amount of heat. I go between normal and hot, but hot definitely has a kick - I couldn't handle extra hot. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly. read more

I must say "the best ever". Their food ROCK!!!! Love the grilled chicken over basmati rice with salad and sliced naan bread. If you want something that is tasty try Over the rice!!!! read more

Over The Rice - My co-worker got the combo, chicken & steak so o thought I would post hers because boss and I got chicken. - Food Trucks Near Me

I really don't get the hype over this truck. Is it edible and tasty? Yes. Is it special or awe-inspiring? No. It's just like any other halal truck you'll find around. It's very similar to the green Tasty Kabob trucks littered all over Arlington/DC. It's also similar to the Metro Halal trucks, except Over the Rice is more expensive and gives smaller portions (Metro Halal is $7 and you get a side like chick peas; Over the Rice is $9.50 for meat over rice/lettuce). The meat is well seasoned and the sauces are your standard halal sauces -- spicy red and tangy tzaziki. If you're trying to be healthy by skipping the rice, DON'T. Because I have gotten my order "over salad" (in an effort to be healthier), and it was literally just meat over shredded pieces of regular lettuce with 2 wedges of tomato and 2 tiny slivers of cucumber. I'd recommend if they are going to call it a "salad," maybe include some onions and more cucumber/tomato, as well as a different type of lettuce/arugula/baby spinach or something. An "A-OK" rating is the perfect way to describe this food truck. read more

Well, first off let me say that I was perusing thru the fiestafoodtruck.com website to look for a delicious meal in Rosslyn. The Over the Rice immediately jumped and .. Something ethnic and potentially delicious! As soon as I delved into my meal, I was very happy About it. It reminds me of Cava, if you're into that type of Mediterranean spicy type food. All I can say is good things about the quality of rice and Lamb( which was spit roasted). Hands up or down.. This is great food! Good: Delicious lamb, and good service! ( actually uses numbers instead of wondering which mike the good is for) Bad: Line was a tad long, but I guess to be expected at a quality place. Could use a few More veggies in the salad ! Was a little pricey, $9 for it all, $10 for the combo meat. read more

Over The Rice is very popular and for good reason. It's a great (and better) alternative to getting burrito bowls or salads at Chipotle. All of the meat options are excellent. Everything is seasoned aggressively and cooked to tender perfection. I'm hyper critical over gyro lamb meat and their's really holds its own. You get a good portion of rice or salad and loads of meat. The spicy sauce is very tasty and they offer various heat levels. My only real criticism is that I'm not a fan of the Tzatziki sauce. I don't know if they make it themselves or buy it elsewhere but ti just has an overly sweet quality to it that reminds me too much of store bought bottled condiments. Generally when I get gyros it turns into Tzatziki soup so this leaves me a tad disappointed. However it's good enough that as a topping with the spicy sauce it's not an issue. Overall, this is a good truck read more

I loved this food truck! Unique enough, but not too crazy. I opted for the chicken over rice with normal spiciness - and it was very good. (Spicier than you might thank - a plus for me, maybe not so much for others!) Boyfriend got the pork, and that wasn't quite as good. The vegetarian sounded delicious as well. Came with a TON of food - normally I don't have trouble finishing portions when eating out, but I definitely couldn't get to the bottom of this. If I had to have a complaint, it would be that the tomatoes were a little too big to be eaten with any ease (and a plastic fork) and the pita pieces were a little dry. The rice, however, was cooked perfectly. Hope to run into these guys again soon! read more

I first tried this food truck a couple months ago on the strong recommendation from my coworker. I have yet to be disappointed by the lamb over salad platter, hot spice level. I am a huge fan of lamb and their lamb is cooked just the way I like it! Today I also tried their chicken which I was very happy with as well, but I definitely have a personal preference for the lamb. I get the salad because I do low carb dieting, but my coworkers are quite fond of the rice as well. The sauces are delicious and the spice is just right for me, so as to not be overpowering or lacking, but that's also the nice thing that you can choose from a range of spice levels or even none at all. I will certainly continue to frequent Over the Rice when they are parked outside my office in Rosslyn! read more

Truly, over the top. If you see the long line it is for good reason and don't be intimidated. They are able to kick through 10 customers in less than 10 minutes. If you do not try their lamb you are missing out. I have tasted their other meats, all great, but the crispy lamb with extra hot is bliss. If you order without getting the tzatziki on the side it may be a little much for you. I also like that if you get over rice there is still a salad with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber. Lastly, very nice gentleman taking orders and loud enough to hear over the near by generators when your number is called. read more

Amazing! Got the lamb over salad. Sooo sooo good.the lamb is cooked to perfection. Con: no loyalty card! read more

This is one of my favorite food trucks! fast, fresh and great flavor! I've tried the chicken, lamb and steak over rice with normal sauce. The spice is perfect for my taste buds. I'd say it's a level 6/10. It might be too spicy for others who are sensitive to spicy food. The "over rice" plate comes with about 2 small triangles of pita and a side salad with tomatoes, cucumber and yogurt dressing. Delicious! read more

Pretty great work lunch! This truck parks in Rosslyn about twice a week. Pretty good portion of food, nice little variety of flavors (rice, salad, sauce, meat, pita), pretty delicious! Even if every adjacent food truck has no line, this truck always has a line so people must like this place a lot. I get the Lamb over Rice, HOT, and it is always good, except it was less awesome today than normal... I think they forgot the jalapenos this time. Anyway it is a pretty good meal and I will definitely come back here in the future! UPDATED 4 to 5 stars: This truck is as consistent as it gets. It is pretty good and seriously why is there always a line? Oh yeah because it is good. read more

I ordered the lamb over rice and it was amazing! It was great to have a very generous serving of thinly sliced lamb with hints of sugar, fluffy saffron rice and pita, all balanced with a salad. The tzatziki sauce and spicy sauce were perfect complements, although the normal spicy level was a little more spicy than I anticipated. I look forward to trying more of their flavorful meals in the future! read more

This is by far my favorite FoodTruck that comes to Courthouse, VA! The food is always fresh and flavorful and the price is affordable! And that spice sauce, YUMM!! :) read more

I was going for the chicken and steak over rice but once I saw the lamb I had to get that instead, it looked real delish on its stand so I had that with the chicken and it was a great choice! I also like the fact that it comes in that black to go container so you can re-use it. I'd go back to this food truck again read more

Over The Rice - Chicken and Lamb (mildly spicy) soooo good - Food Trucks Near Me

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This is the best food truck by far! They are so friendly and the food is amazing. I recommend the lamb over rice or salad. The lamb is shaved from the spit and put onto the flat top grill so it has a nice crisp to it. The tzatziki and hot sauce are delicious! read more

Over The Rice - Food Trucks Near Me

Over The Rice usually stops in the Arlington Courthouse area once a week. There is always a line... and with good reason! Their food is really good and, in my opinion, you get your moneys worth due to the portion size and the flavor. I usually get the chicken over rice, medium spice. This comes with a small salad in the same container as your chicken/rice and a few pieces of warm, soft pita bread. If I'm feeling extra hungry that day, or if I want to turn it into two meals (re-heated lunch the next day!), I will order a full pita and extra tzatziki on the side. This is my favorite food truck! I highly recommend it. read more

Hands down the best food truck that comes to Courthouse in Arlington. Both quality and quantity are amazing and at $9-$10, you cant beat it. Service is fast and friendly. My go-to is lamb over rice - hot with an extra side of tzatziki sauce for dipping! read more

Over The Rice - Food Trucks Near Me

One of my favorite food trucks. Service is quick and you get a really solid amount of food for the price.

Over the Rice makes the best Mediterranean rice bowls you will ever eat. There's always a long line outside of the truck--for good reasons! It's delicious. Despite the long line, it does move quickly. I get veggies over rice with mild spice and extra tzatziki. Their tzatziki is incredible! They give you a very good portion size too. I'm a petite female, and my order will last me for about two meals. If you're in Northern VA I highly recommend OTR. read more

As my coworker pointedly mentioned after asking my to pop open my lunch carry-out case: the ingredients are almost identical to the ones used in the "green halal cart". The main exception being the tastiness of said ingredients. While other meat-veggie-rice trucks are often sufficient to curb your average Rosslyn lunchtime hankering, OTR is a refreshing bite into the transparent side of healthy. By this I mean, each ingredient is as it would appear, and every component has it's own pocket of taste-meets-texture. There is no aspect of the balanced meal that I am less enthusiastic to consume, nor any which I feel guilty for doing so. Given that you can expect to pay $10+ for lunch from even the most lackluster of providers these days, the additional dollar for the combo platter is well worth the consideration. Just please don't get any more expensive or this frown will no longer be upside-down! read more

My favorite food truck, hands down. It's priced well, the portion size is great, and the food itself is awesome. I am a big fan of the chicken and lamb over rice (which is basically half rice, half salad with a light dressing). Their white sauce is outstanding, and they even add a spicy red one and fresh diced jalapeños if you're feeling the heat that day. This is one of those trucks that you stalk on foodtruckfiesta (check it for a live-map listing of the trucks in whatever neighborhood you work in) and then run out to grab lunch from with your officemates. It tastes even better when someone else pays for it too :D read more

I have been eyeing this truck for the past few weeks and decided to pull the trigger today. I ordered the lamb over rice (normal spiciness). Delicious and spicier than expected, I am not complaining since I love a good nose run. Good price for the amount of food, and I can take my leftovers home in the cute container. I will definitely order again! I HIGHLY suggest texting your order as the truck gets really busy around noon. It saved me at least 10 minutes. read more

Many food trucks in the area offer the rice-salad-protein combo, but Over the Rice is changing the game. There's something about the 2 tomatoes, 2 pita slices and the perfectly flavored & ever so slightly crispy lamb that just makes for a perfect lunch. Asian-Mediterranean fusion of sorts. read more