Asian Box - CLOSED

Visitors from NZ looking for food with flavour- this is it. We ate on the courtyard outside. The chicken green curry and Pork salad were superb, good sized servings and easy to share.

Nice fast food spot! With plenty of seating outside I got the Vietnamese hot chicken which is their spicy item on the menu.. in my opinion overpriced, but it was a hefty portion of food.. as for how spicy is was? I love spicy food, for me it was a 3 out of 10.. but my 3/10 is perhaps someone's 8/10 for spicy . Either way, food was flavorful, food came out within a couple of min.. I enjoyed it . I will comeback to try another food option

Really good VIETNAMESE HOT CHICKEN. The rice and chicken were prepared really well. The sauces was a nice combo of sweet and a little spice. The spice was not crazy hot but added a nice flavor to the meal.

Tasty food that is pretty much typical vietnamese food. Most stuff is reasonable, price wise, but the price of banh mi is basically ridiculous. They charge $10 for what is usually $3.50 to $4.50 at any vietnamese joint.

I spotted this place on my third day at Westin Bonaventure. Turned out to be a marvellous place for a quick lunch. The food is fresh and tasty- authentic pan Asian and the service is good. Overall a great place for Asian cuisine in downtown LA.

First time eating here and it's great if you know what their menu offers. Someone said it was a Chipotle for Asian street food and that's right..... Except they only serve ONE type of food. The Box. You can opt for a custom or house favorite. Rice or Noodle base, your protein, your toppings and sauce. If that's what you want, this is a tasty place. If you're looking for variety (edamame, soups, noodles, sushi) then this isn't your place. They don't have indoor seating, so if the weather is crappy, plan to take away. The staff was real nice, too!

The food was good. First time coming into the restaurant and what I liked was the cashier guided me through the menu. He was very helpful. Even after I told him I couldn’t eat too much because I knew I was going to feel sleepy, he gave me a try of their in house coffee. It was goood by the way! He made my experience excellent! Great energy.

Love! This place! The staff was so friendly and ALL the items on their menu are 100% gluten free. To be able to eat a bahn mi again was such a happy experience. Also, get the strawberry lemonade! They bake the strawberries with sugar and it's yummy and tart. Highly recommend!!

Tried this place on a whim and it's become one of my favorites for a good lunch deal! $10 for the 5th and Fig box and it even comes with a drink called the box cooler, which is half tea, half lemonade and tastes just like Starbucks green tea lemonade. The cashiers are always nice and it's not too busy when I go, which is good because I can't pre-order the 5th and Fig box online (probably because it's a special for this location). So what's in the box, you ask? Rice, chicken, Thai curry sauce, pickled veggies, peanuts, bean sprouts, and broccoli. For $10. $10! In downtown LA! With a drink! Ok I'm done; just go try it!

One word: SPICY! If you want some food with a kick this is definitely the place to go. Fairly simple meals but lots of flavors. The items with the curry or the Vietnamese hot chicken were not joking about their hotness. It was right on the precipice of my tolerance level (but still quite good) The other thing I would note is the cilantro and greens are very fresh and very flavorful. Quite a nice treat after living somewhere without the fresh produce of California. Service and ambiance are moot points. The venue works out of a kitchen giving you to-go boxes with most of the seating being outside in the common area for multiple venues. Great for a quick bite though

It was spotted while strolling from our hotel, across the street, below from us! There were other places to eat around that section, but they didn't appeal to us. The order was quick, everything was fresh, nicely package for on the go (we ate right there, outside under an umbrella). True, the rice was mushy, because they were on top of everything else, the meat, the cabbage, etc. I believe it was brown rice. The sauce, on my cabbage (I didn't care, but hubby add more to it). The portion, was perfect size for us, since we didn't want leftovers go wasted. We had some shrimp chips with us, and we were entertained by a little birdie, who ate every single crumb, even the smallest crumb, before eating the big chip. It was lunchtime, too, and we get to people watch, as people go there for take-outs, to bring back to eat elsewhere!

This place makes plain food like chicken , rice and vegetables really good. The different curries are good and service is good too.

Friendly staff, great and healthy delicious food in a small hole in the wall place. It's a bit hard to find, but once you know, you know.

Good portions, great flavor, and a popular spot for lunch in DTLA. I had the chicken with all toppings and the fish sauce is nice and light. The bowl customizations allow you to get exactly what you want, and picking up is pretty easy once inside.

I was so impressed with my lunch today! I tried the Workout ( Six-Spice Chicken, Brown Rice, Extra Pickled Veggies, Bean Sprouts) and my husband got the Steak & Curry ( Garlic-Soy Steak, Spicy Red Coconut Curry, Potatoes, Carrots, Fresh Herbs, Peanuts). We both finished our whole plates and were so impressed with the quality of the food and the short amount of time it took to receive it. Our waitress was sweet and helpful. Very good service, good menu ... not overly extensive. Food was very good quality all around. They know how to prepare! Prices were reasonable. I had a great experience at Asian box! The food was fantastic, the service was beautiful, and the perfect atmosphere. I will be back soon!

Good food and fast service. Staff were nice. I ordered the workout and their lemonade.

Solid lunch joint for Americanized SE Asian stuff. I loved that the brown sugar boba was not cloyingly sweet. I'd say it's about the sweetness I get when I order "half sweet" at places that give you a choice. I got the daily special--spicy pork cubes in a peanut curry sauce with pickled veggies and an add-on caramelized egg. I appreciate that brown rice is an option. I would definitely get a quick meal here again.

Food was horrible. Rice was mushy and chicken tasted rancid. I won't be back and don't recommend eating here.

Asian Box is delicious AF! I generally order the chicken with noodles and coconut curry sauce, it's basically of biblical importance in my life. I haven't been to the location as I use Door Dash, interestingly enough...it always arrives hot and fresh every single time. Most places that doesn't happen. Anyway can't say enough about the food, I keep coming back!

Absolutely delicious! I got the regular chicken curry and it was one of the best gluten free meals I've ever had at a restaurant. Very flavorful and not too spicy, lasted me 2 separate meals. Can't wait to come back here on my next trip to LA

LOVE this place. I took a chance at this place since it's a very short walk to my work and was pleasantly pleased with it! I typically order their Garden Box, which comes with tofu, coconut curry, veggies (carrots, bean sprouts, & broccoli), lime, and brown rice. It's very filling as well, I often find myself having leftovers for dinner. The quality of their ingredients and food is top notch. If you're looking for something quick they usually get food ready in 12-15min. Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. It's located across the street from the Westin Hotel. Parking can be a pain though, not sure if there are any meters on the street so it may require some walking if you're not parking in the Westin already.

I was so hungry and looking forward to my steak & curry plate. The steak was SO TOUGH AND CHEWY. Like what cut of beef is this and why am I chewing forever smh. The plate cost me $20.00 and I'm still hungry because after the 3rd chunk of meat I couldn't go on :(

Excellent with accommodating gluten free, staff is knowledgeable, food was delicious.

Today, I had their Banh Mi sandwich...which was the worst Banh Mi I've ever had. 1. The pork was full of fat that had to be spit out 2. Way too much bread, and a very dense bread instead of a light baguette. 3. The only vegetables I saw were carrots with a few small slices of jalapeno, and the carrots did not taste pickled. 4. Too much mayo 5. Too much cilantro, I could've made a salad with the amount of cilantro on the sandwich. My picture shows about 1/3 of the amount on the sandwich. Sorry guys, this was a big miss for me. I did not like this version of a Banh Mi at all. I am a fan of your other entrees

Ambiance: convenient location, outside seating only, good for to-go or quick lunch Service: very fast and friendly, and patient with questions Food & Drink: simple menu and seasonal special Banh Mi At The Box - **** new item on the menu, spicy and flavorful pork wrapped in toasted crunchy bread, recommend The Box Cooler - *** half lemonade and half iced tea Price: generous portions and decent prices, less than $15 per person for a fulfilling meal

Really convenient spot in a busy area downtown. I was in Los Angeles for a business trip and needed to grab a quick lunch. Asian Box was super close to where I was, so I opted to try it out. I ordered The Workout which is your average meal prep type of lunch just made by someone else. There's a plentiful amount of chicken, brown rice, mixed veggies, and pickled veggies. The portion size is great for a lunch; not too much, not too little. In terms of speed, there was no line when I went around 1:45pm (I'm guessing it's definitely busier around noon though given the area that it's located in). The food was prepped really quickly, and I was in and out of the place within 5 minutes. Solid place to just grab a quick lunch box to go! Pricing is not bad. I spent about $11. Would probably be one of my defaults in the area for a work lunch if my work was based out in Los Angeles.

The food taste great and fresh, and the service was quick and nice. The building itself looked nice and was clean.

Really excellent for gluten free - it's an entirely GF spot, safe for Celiacs. Big portions, fresh healthy food, and lots of variety. Staff couldn't be nicer, and it's easy to order online and pop in to pick it up. They always get my order right. Grateful to have this place around the corner from my office!

I LOVE THIS PLACE. I got their bahn mi and a strawberry lemonade and it was super delicious! Everything in the restaurant is gluten free, which I loved. The staff was very friendly and helpful too! Big thumbs up!!

Food was too salty for my taste and didn't care for the addition of potatoes in the green curry that seemed to be designed to make the portion larger than it really was. Food comes out ultra fast and the staff is friendly. One and done for me.

A great place to come if you are really hungry because the servings are generous and the fixings fresh. They also have a nice patio and the prices are reasonable ($10-13). They have some prepared bowls, but you can build your own.

After having a great time at the Asian Box in Santa Monica; I saw this location strolling in the central business district, downtown Los Angeles. This location shares a nice outdoor courtyard seating area with a few other restaurants under the Union Bank building complex. I had a custom built box with shrimp(double portion)brown rice, pickled veges and their signature tamarind vinaigrette. Wow...totally delicious! I am really impressed with the freshness, quality ingredients and taste. The consistency is also excellent from one location to another. I also tried the Synergy, Mango, organic Kombucha which is really invigorating as well as delicious. Service, Staff was A level as usual. Asian Box retains its title as best Asian fast food chain LA in my estimation. Keep up the great work Asian Box team.

It was okay. Nothing super exciting. I got the chef's salad and enjoyed the chicken and the rice noodles, but I definitely needed extra sauce. Not the most flavorful and recommend try other local Asian food!

I was being lazy at the hotel across the street and. I needed something for takeout close by, so Asian box was perfect, 1 min walk! I was greeted by a cheerful cashier right away, which was nice. I decided to go with Asian salad and beef with peanut sauce. So the Asian salad is stir fried and the toppings are raw or pickeled. The beef was tasty and not hard or dry. For $10, it was a good portioned. I normally go to Mendocino farms for a salad but if I'm craving something Asian and healthy, then Asian box is my go to place!

I'm so happy to find this little gem of a spot in DTLA. There's a ton of options around that you can walk to so picking a place has some steep competition. That said I eat here every week and I feel bad that I haven't given them a shout out until now. First off, let me give a shout out to Janette (I hope I remembered that right!) She is really just a big-hearted person that makes my day better every time I'm picking up whatever my lunch is. Especially these days, it really means so much for her to remember us or offer my dog water and just genuinely care. Shout out to the guy in the back, always nice but I never caught his name! Ok, enough bragging on their customer service. The food is solid. While "Asian Box" makes me think of a very commercial-type of restaurant, the recipes they roll out are actually really tasty. They're also with fresh veggies and healthy without making me taste... healthy. Highly recommend for a quick and solid lunch that will make your day better. Thanks Asian Box, The guy with the dog

Really good VIETNAMESE HOT CHICKEN. The rice and chicken were prepared really well. The sauces was a nice combo of sweet and a little spice. The spice was not crazy hot but added a nice flavor to the meal.

Okay I think that I'm just not good at picking my own "box," because when I do, its just ehh. I've tried a few different combos and each time it was just okay. Might be too much sriracha as well. But today, I got the salad box which was half salad, half rice noodles - crispy shallots, peanuts and beef with the soy vinaigrette. Everything blended really well together and the steak was delicious. I think i'll stick to the pre-made menu!

I've been here a handful of times and am finally getting around to leaving a review. I've yet to be disappointed by the place. For downtown, I feel like this is a higher quality meal for a lower quality price. Obviously, if it were anywhere else, it would be a bit pricey, but DTLA is pretty expensive, I'm happy if i get a great lunch for under $15. They recently revamped their menu, and I'm loving it. I've fallen for their "Salad" which hardly has any salad, mostly noodles. Which next time, i will probably request more salad, easy noodles. But hey, who am i kidding, I still devoured them. I'll be back.

Garden box - although listed as extra tofu, had a total of 6 small, cubed pieces of fried tofu. I don't know what the regular amount would be.. 3? 4? Over a bed of steamed veggies (mixture of broccoli, cauliflowers, and cabbage) - I swapped out the rice and asked for extra veggies - but they didn't drain out the veggies long enough - my bowl was soaked even though I had my curry on the side. Overall poor quality and value - Wouldn't get again. Ox box - it's about $4 more than the garden box but well worth it. Double steak, soy marinated egg, and all the toppings - enough for two meals. The steak was juicy and tender. The Jasmine rice was fluffy. Their spicy sauce though was more on the ketchupy side - would ask for it on the side next time. Overall - Wished they offer more topping options - crushed peanuts, fresh jalapeños, and raw bean sprouts - meh? Value and quality vary greatly depending on what you order - 4 stars for ox box, 2 stars for garden box. Service was prompt and friendly - would add it to our list of lunch options in Downtown!

This place is so very good! It's a great place for a quick, healthy meal. The food is always fresh and still warm by the time I walk back to my office.

I love this place. There is also a location in the Century City mall and one in Santa Monica by the Whole Foods 365. The spices, the flavors, the quality of meats...all keep me coming back for more. The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is a strong, delicious treat as well. I usually will do the "create your box" option. You get to select protein, a base such as brown rice and all the various add in options such as chopped peanuts, crispy scallions, caramel egg, etc. I have never been disappointed.

I liked this place pre-pandemic but a recent visit changed my opinion. It was not good!

Unfortunately I won't be back to this place. Not only the food quality has dropped but I went to Go have lunch the other day and saw that they where shut down. Seems like they have insects and rats in this joint. Not a fan of that type of cuisine. It seems like this isn't the first time Either as shown in health department reports! Please stay away if you don't want to get sick!

What a great healthy and fast lunch place in dtla. Ordering was quick and food is freshly prepared. I gotten their curry chicken, the workout box and their lemon grass pork special bowl. Big big portion. Very satisfied. This is a regular lunch spot for me. I tell my friends about this place. They only have lots of outdoor seating.

I picked up lunch here and it did not disappoint! They have a variety of meals with various combinations or you can make your own meal. I decided to make my own with shrimp, brown rice and some veggies options. I also added the coconut curry sauce which was delicious! Overall this is a great option for a healthy lunch. It's a good lunch portion ( I get hungry by mid day) to keep yuh going through the afternoon. I also like they you can pretty much change up your meal every time and create a whole new flavor profile. There's lots of outdoor seating but they do charge .10 cents for a bag.

Delicious, clean, affordable, fresh and gluten free. What more can you ask for? For me, a perfect meal is protein, rice, salad and vegetables and they have this and do it well. Not salty, not oily, just plain good.

Well another great pick by our catering team. Its the Friday free lunch day. I was skeptical of course. I have to say it was really good. I order the Workout meal. Filling and I didnt eat it all. The mint tea was good wish they gave a choice to be sweeten. I would spend my own money on this place or recommend it to friends. If they was in the area. I wonder how they make the veggies soft but still crunchy. Yeah I am a fan try them out if in the area. It was healthy food in a good way. Get extra sauces too.

Yummy, healthy lunch. Great options of proteins and veggies!! You can see them prepaid your food to your liking. Lots of gluten free options.

Found this place on DoorDash due to their free kids meal or (sub 6.99 off your purchase) orders over 21.99. Got all this food plus a green tea for $18. Everything was well prepared and delicious! Simple, fresh and healthy (for the most part)! I usually go for chicken but decided to add the pork to try it all. To my surprise I enjoyed the pork over the chicken. It was very tender, had lots of flavor and the best part- not too fatty like how most pork is prepared. Will definitely be returning!

Asian Box is awesome. I love this place. The food is wonderful and fresh. You don't feel disgusting after you eat it. And best of all it doesn't really break the bank. A friend suggested this place for lunch one day and from the pictures I saw on yelp it definitely passed the eye test. And it's great when you need a quick bite to eat. It's Vietnamese, but not traditional Vietnamese more like a new modern version. However, it definitely passes the taste test. It's kind of like Chipotle where you choose a protein/base/sides/etc. I love that they offer veggies, dried shallots, bean sprouts, peanuts, tons of goodies you can choose from if not ALL of them at no extra charge. Then you can choose from their sauces as well. What I usually get is white rice, veggies, bean sprouts, shallots, some other things with the fish sauce. I've tried Chicken, Pork, and Beef. Pork is delicious, chicken is okay, and I wasn't that big of a fan of beef. I would recommend giving pork a try, don't say I didn't tell you so. I also recommend adding the caramelized egg ($0.95) it's a game changer. The portion is pretty decent sized and even with the extra egg it was only $10.25. Not too shabby at all, I've come here for lunch a few times already. And if you have a problem finding it it's behind the Westin hotel. There you have it, give Asian Box a try!

Free box offer brought Stephanie P and I back here for the Elite event that we had here back in October 2014 (http://yelp-elite-tasting-asian-box-los-angeles), we saw an order form. Instead of customizing your own box, you have four to choose from that already has different packages thoughfully put together. I'm sure you can use these today by telling the cashier which "House Favorite" you would like to order. What we saw offered are: The Garden Box - Tofu, brown rice, extra steamed veggies, all toppers, no jalapeno, extra coconut curry, Asian Street Dust $8.75 The Miss Jones - Lemongrass pork, chilled noodles, sauce tossed veggies, caramel egg, all toppers, no jalapeno, extra fish sauce $9.55 The Workout - Skinless chicken, brown rice, extra steamed veggies, bean sprouts, pickled veggies, herbs, tamarind vinaigrette $8.55 The Ox Box - Double beef, jasmine rice, sauce tossed veggies, all toppers, caramel egg, Asian Street Dust, sriracha $13.65 Besides these already put together items for the boxes, you can customize your own box. The menu sign behind the cashier shows you step 1 selecting your option of rice, salad or noodles. I loved The Ox Box but this visit, I selected The Miss Jones. The cashier said the mix of the peanut sauce and the Sriracha sauce is really good. I took the suggestion and brought this box back to work. Once I sat down, I woofed this box down and left the fork and napkin where it was. Yes, I was definitely happy with this box. It's a really great healthy choice but I was readily hungry for dinner when it was time to blow that whistle. Traffic didn't help the hunger at that hour. The box did cure it for lunch.

Hearty servings, lots of flavor, and fresh ingredients make this one of my go-to places for lunch. You can either buy a pre-designed "signature box" (I'm partial to the curry) or design one of your own. Both offer lots of choices are in the $10 range, so great bang for your buck. If you make your own box, you get to choose everything from your base (white or brown rice, noodles, or salad), your protein, your sauces, and all the toppings you want. It's a nice addition to the downtown lunch options.

It is quite easy to find amid other eateries on Figueroa and 5th Street. It gets busy during lunch hours on the weekdays, but it is not too terrible. The line moves pretty quickly if people know what they want. I built my own box: lemongrass pork, pickled vegetables, jasmine rice, lime juice, and Sriracha sauce. I also ordered the iced mint green tea. The total for the two was $11.34 -- not bad! Of course, they have other meat options and instead of jasmine rice, one may order brown rice, rice noodles, salad, or a combination. It reminded me of Subway, but without the sandwich concept. I REALLY enjoyed my box. The meat was nicely seasoned and the portion was great. Everything tasted better than what I expected, though I admit that I did not really have high expectations. The tea, however, was a bit too strong for me - it was too minty, which is not always bad, but it tasted "funny" in combination with the green tea. Oh well, I had to try it at least once. All in all, I would eat here again. I felt it was worth the price and the staff were really nice.

To be honest, I was skeptical when I heard that Asian Box specializes in customize-able Vietnamese dishes. I thought it would be extremely Americanized and not authentic. But when I stepped into the restaurant and smelled fish sauce, I knew that Asian Box was serious about Vietnamese food. Upon the staff's recommendation, I got the Ox Box (about $14) and it was so tasty. It had all the elements of authentic Vietnamese cooking--basil, cilantro, sriracha, bean sprouts, picked carrots, pickled cabbage, CARAMEL EGG. I'm obsessed with the caramel egg; I need to learn how to make it myself. Though the Ox Box was a bit pricey, it was worth the money! Parking is tricky. I parked a few blocks away and walked over. The parking structure attached to Asian Box doesn't validate you for the full cost of parking. I believe you still have to pay $12 after validation.

! This yellow coconut curry is seriously the best ! Thank you to everyone in Downtown LA for making my box! Love having Asian box for lunch! ! If you haven't tried asian box and a bit hesitant? I can tell you not to fear you'll

Saw my friend at work bring back this box of food that kinda looked like healthy Asian fusion to me, and she said that it came from Asian Box. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what is around work and it looked fairly healthy. Noticed it was only a block and a half away so hell why not? Menu is pretty straightforward, you order based on the type of meat, veggies, and carbs you want. Got the beef with a bunch of veggies and brown rice. Actually thought that the beef was pretty well-cooked. Overall it felt healthy enough, but I wouldn't quite say it was a memorable meal or anything. Decent lunch option but that's about it.

On my way to school the other day, I ducked in here on a whim, hungry for something I haven't had in a while, and knowing that summer USC is a ghost town. Asian Box is great, and I've always really enjoyed it. On my most recent trip here, I went with the Hot Box: $10 gets your eyes and mouth watering, your face flushed, and clears your sinuses. Toe-curling goodness, even for a pseudo-fast food, made to order kinda place. I chose chicken for my protein, and it went fine with the extra hot jalapeños, veggies, and brown rice. Being El Gigante Picante del Monte, I didn't anticipate this Box being so spicy and saucy. Man, was I wrong. There are lots of options at Asian Box, if hot and spicy isn't your thing. I could eat a jar of their pickled veggies in one sitting. If I had to give some constructive criticism, the boxes are a little on the small side for the price. But then, sometimes, the smaller size is all you're really looking for. Always a good idea to leave room for dessert when you're downtown.

Asian Box is a fast food franchise restaurant the serves similar to Chipotle but with Southeast Asian cuisine. Located at the exterior food court of 6th & Figueroa, Asian Box primarily caters to the working folk in the Financial District of DtLA. There's 3 steps to ordering here. Order your carb (rice, noodle, salad), choose a protein (meat, tofu, shrimp), then choose your add ons of veggies and toppers and sauces. I came here for lunch and had brown rice, garlic and soy glazed beef, steamed veggies, all the toppers (jalapeno, sprouts, shallots, peanuts, herbs, pickled veggies, lime, and egg) in a tamarind vinaigrette. There's about a 5 minute wait if you show up around noon which isn't bad considering the rush of people. The bowl itself isn't bad. The beef is a little tough and the tamarind vinaigrette was a bit too tangy for me. Needs to be a bit sweeter with all the flavors mixed in. Overall, it wasn't great. Just okay in my opinion. Probably won't be back.