Our favorite go to Take out! The tofu noodle salad is our favorite! Vegetarian is VEGAN!!! Woo HOO!!! And TRUC is AWESOME!
Mimi N.
The owners are so nice and the food is so delicious. I highly recommend the sweet and sour chicken. This is my favorite restaurant in the Berkshires!
Michael Magner
First time trying this restaurant- the food was fresh and delicious- I had the shrimp rolls and sweet and sour chicken and both were delicious! If you are in West Stockbridge I’d recommend stopping in for a great meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
l m.
I feel like we went to a different restaurant than some of the other reviews. So be it. First, I'd like to acknowledge that I am not Vietnamese nor am I an expert in Vietnamese cuisine. However, I have eaten in some fantastic Vietnamese restaurants in other places where it is well known, such as Clarendon in northern Virginia and Orange County in California and the food at Truc's was unlike in those places. I fully grant that I am naive about the diversity in Vietnamese cuisine so the food at Truc's may reflect a different type or location, but just in case people are expecting things they've eaten elsewhere. For example, the Stir-Fry tofu with mixed vegetables was a large portion of what tasted like steamed vegetables with strips of tofu. We could not detect any flavor or seasonings, yet it cost 3 times what I would pay for the same thing at my local Chinese take-out in Pittsfield. The vegetarian spring rolls were basically fried very thick rolled dough. There were a few tiny shreds of cabbage and carrot in them and I found them inedible (although one of my dinner companions who will eat anything did eat them). The Happy Pancake (with chicken) was a large saucer size fried dough sitting on top of chicken, although the sauce made it better. We did not think that the prices reflected the quality of the food. I wish I could have given a more positive review but we would not return. There is a shop with Vietnamese clothing, jewelry and accessories so you can shop while you wait for your food, and note there is currently only outdoor seating.
Heather DelSoldato
Exquisite hospitality and kindness shown by the owner. Her attention to detail and care with everything she does is expressed in her delicious authentic food. She takes immense care with my food restrictions and is one of the only places I feel safe eating out. Truc is a true testament to her long standing family business that continues to thrive and be an active part in our community here in West Stockbridge.Kid-friendliness: Excellent chicken fingers per my three year old!Dietary restrictions: *CELIAC SAFE*
Jüri Kiin
Update: I originally left this review to express my disliking to how the owners treat other businesses in this town. Since posting, the owners have since found my personal portfolio website, and threatened me via an email submission. They are absolutely unprofessional, and have harassed me over a simple Google review. This lends more evidence to how awful they are as people, and I can only hope their business doesn't last much longer.I have nothing to hide, and happily post the message here:"Perhaps you shouldn’t walk your dog and husband by peoples homes and give them the finger and give fake google reviews. I wonder if your web developing business is on there. Maybe I will take a gander"This is a clear threat to my career, and not taken lightly. And frankly, this only solidifies my original review and opinion.Original review:Horrible owners.
betsy kosheff
Oh, dear, I think they are wonderful people who bring us so much joy!! xox
Nicolle Dananberg
Horrible owners. Rarely open and out to get any new business in town, so sad.
Nick F.
We got 6 different items from the special menu. Everything was AMAZING!! It is a limited menu, take out or eat on their deck and Truc is doing a fabulous job all by herself! And that Lemon Mousse.......!!! Will definitely be back many times this season.
David H
Truc Orient Express is a little gem in the heart of West Stockbridge. The food is wonderful, fresh, tasty and authentic Vietnamese. The people are genuine, warm and friendly and great service. They also have a nice shop with imported gifts from Vietnam.
One of the great restaurants of my life, over the 28 years my family has been coming to Truc this truly family owned restaurant, with modern authentic Vietnamese food, the loveliest extended family running the place and the calming, elegant dining room and one of a kind gift shop has been a highlight of summer in the Berkshires. When I speak to my grown kids, now living all over the world and they say they've been to a Vietnamese restaurant I always ask "how was it?' and they say "its no Truc!" lol. Happy they were open for takeout during the pandemic. Thanks Luy, Truc and family for being such a big part of our family traditions.
Andrew Barringer
We got the happy pancakes, lemongrass tofu, and spring rolls and loved all of it—the pancakes especially are a must-try. The owner was generous to fit us in on short notice. Highly recommended!
Haas Regen
I cannot believe there are negative reviews here. This restaurant is a gem: a family-owned Berkshires institution that offers delicious, healthy food at fair prices. The owner has always been kind and gracious toward me. TOE is an asset to the West Stockbridge community and Berkshire county. Highly recommended!
Marsha Turin
We come out to the Berkshires every summer and Truc is always a highlight. Google Maps seems to be the cause of some difficulty, as they had incorrect hours for the restaurant (now removed). Testimony to how good the food is here, you need to order takeout a day in advance!We look forward to dining inside again soon!
Dana Savici
We chose this restaurant while looking for a place to have lunch in West Stockbridge. Their website said they were open until 3 pm and there was signage to the restaurant, but once we reached the entrance famished, wet from rain and anticipating a great Vietnamese meal, we found a car table across one entrance and a second entrance was open. There were no notes or information on the state of the restaurant. When we reached the door it said “there is no entrance to this building” and a rude owner (likely owner) yelled at us saying were trespassing. There was no warning anywhere that the restaurant was closed or an explanatory note. This restaurant just gave themselves a bad name. .
Our favorite go to Take out! The tofu noodle salad is our favorite! Vegetarian is VEGAN!!! Woo HOO!!! And TRUC is AWESOME!
The owners are so nice and the food is so delicious. I highly recommend the sweet and sour chicken. This is my favorite restaurant in the Berkshires!
First time trying this restaurant- the food was fresh and delicious- I had the shrimp rolls and sweet and sour chicken and both were delicious! If you are in West Stockbridge I’d recommend stopping in for a great meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I feel like we went to a different restaurant than some of the other reviews. So be it. First, I'd like to acknowledge that I am not Vietnamese nor am I an expert in Vietnamese cuisine. However, I have eaten in some fantastic Vietnamese restaurants in other places where it is well known, such as Clarendon in northern Virginia and Orange County in California and the food at Truc's was unlike in those places. I fully grant that I am naive about the diversity in Vietnamese cuisine so the food at Truc's may reflect a different type or location, but just in case people are expecting things they've eaten elsewhere. For example, the Stir-Fry tofu with mixed vegetables was a large portion of what tasted like steamed vegetables with strips of tofu. We could not detect any flavor or seasonings, yet it cost 3 times what I would pay for the same thing at my local Chinese take-out in Pittsfield. The vegetarian spring rolls were basically fried very thick rolled dough. There were a few tiny shreds of cabbage and carrot in them and I found them inedible (although one of my dinner companions who will eat anything did eat them). The Happy Pancake (with chicken) was a large saucer size fried dough sitting on top of chicken, although the sauce made it better. We did not think that the prices reflected the quality of the food. I wish I could have given a more positive review but we would not return. There is a shop with Vietnamese clothing, jewelry and accessories so you can shop while you wait for your food, and note there is currently only outdoor seating.
Exquisite hospitality and kindness shown by the owner. Her attention to detail and care with everything she does is expressed in her delicious authentic food. She takes immense care with my food restrictions and is one of the only places I feel safe eating out. Truc is a true testament to her long standing family business that continues to thrive and be an active part in our community here in West Stockbridge.Kid-friendliness: Excellent chicken fingers per my three year old!Dietary restrictions: *CELIAC SAFE*
Update: I originally left this review to express my disliking to how the owners treat other businesses in this town. Since posting, the owners have since found my personal portfolio website, and threatened me via an email submission. They are absolutely unprofessional, and have harassed me over a simple Google review. This lends more evidence to how awful they are as people, and I can only hope their business doesn't last much longer.I have nothing to hide, and happily post the message here:"Perhaps you shouldn’t walk your dog and husband by peoples homes and give them the finger and give fake google reviews. I wonder if your web developing business is on there. Maybe I will take a gander"This is a clear threat to my career, and not taken lightly. And frankly, this only solidifies my original review and opinion.Original review:Horrible owners.
Oh, dear, I think they are wonderful people who bring us so much joy!! xox
Horrible owners. Rarely open and out to get any new business in town, so sad.
We got 6 different items from the special menu. Everything was AMAZING!! It is a limited menu, take out or eat on their deck and Truc is doing a fabulous job all by herself! And that Lemon Mousse.......!!! Will definitely be back many times this season.
Truc Orient Express is a little gem in the heart of West Stockbridge. The food is wonderful, fresh, tasty and authentic Vietnamese. The people are genuine, warm and friendly and great service. They also have a nice shop with imported gifts from Vietnam.
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the great restaurants of my life, over the 28 years my family has been coming to Truc this truly family owned restaurant, with modern authentic Vietnamese food, the loveliest extended family running the place and the calming, elegant dining room and one of a kind gift shop has been a highlight of summer in the Berkshires. When I speak to my grown kids, now living all over the world and they say they've been to a Vietnamese restaurant I always ask "how was it?' and they say "its no Truc!" lol. Happy they were open for takeout during the pandemic. Thanks Luy, Truc and family for being such a big part of our family traditions.
We got the happy pancakes, lemongrass tofu, and spring rolls and loved all of it—the pancakes especially are a must-try. The owner was generous to fit us in on short notice. Highly recommended!
I cannot believe there are negative reviews here. This restaurant is a gem: a family-owned Berkshires institution that offers delicious, healthy food at fair prices. The owner has always been kind and gracious toward me. TOE is an asset to the West Stockbridge community and Berkshire county. Highly recommended!
We come out to the Berkshires every summer and Truc is always a highlight. Google Maps seems to be the cause of some difficulty, as they had incorrect hours for the restaurant (now removed). Testimony to how good the food is here, you need to order takeout a day in advance!We look forward to dining inside again soon!
We chose this restaurant while looking for a place to have lunch in West Stockbridge. Their website said they were open until 3 pm and there was signage to the restaurant, but once we reached the entrance famished, wet from rain and anticipating a great Vietnamese meal, we found a car table across one entrance and a second entrance was open. There were no notes or information on the state of the restaurant. When we reached the door it said “there is no entrance to this building” and a rude owner (likely owner) yelled at us saying were trespassing. There was no warning anywhere that the restaurant was closed or an explanatory note. This restaurant just gave themselves a bad name. .