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Asian Box, Palo Alto, CA

Interesting concept but expensive for what it is.

Want a quick meal in Palo Alto area and is sick of deli sandwiches? Asian rice box seems like a wonderful idea. Ordering is simple enough by following their 3 steps instruction.

Step 1: Choose from Brown Rice/White Rice/Salad/Noodles
Step 2: Choose from Chicken/Pork/Beef/Tofu/Shrimp
Step 3: Pick your toppers and sauce

Easy huh? After that you just wait patiently for your order. It shouldn’t take long. There is one long communal table at the restaurant which could seat about 8-10 but most patrons ordered their box to-go.

The pork that came with my box was tender enough. The vegetable toppers were all quite fresh. I am not sure how ‘healthy’ it really was as my rice was completely drenched in the sweet fish sauce. Serving was more generous than I have expected but it wasn’t difficult to finish everything.

Lunch came up over $10 without any drinks or appetizers. A bit expensive for what you get. This is not Japanese bento, Chinese rice plate or Vietnamese noodle. It is just western food with some Asian ingredients. If you want something authentic, there are better options elsewhere.