Khamisah Anya
To be honest I have given this place 2 chances and both times was left feeling disappointed . My fir
To be honest, I've given this place two chances, and both times I was left feeling disappointed. My first order was a teriyaki bowl, which was very average compared to the raving reviews here. As I was craving pasta, I decided to try their creamy tomato pasta during a second visit. The pasta was not even al dente. The creamy tomato sauce tasted like a rip-off or a copied version of PastaMania's creamy sauce (which I think tastes better and is priced equally with a side included). I was shocked to discover they charge $1.20 for extra sauce, not 30 or 50 cents. It is really not worth it, and there's no set meal either.
Another thing that has put me off a bit is that while other restaurants in the same building are serving their diners with proper ceramic cutlery and bowls, Box Ha pretends to be sustainable by serving even dine-in customers in a normal paper bowl with plastic forks and spoons. Restaurants around are very mindful about ensuring their in-house diners are not fed in takeaway boxes.
I feel like Box Ha takes a lazy, shortcut approach with very exorbitant pricing for something that can be found at a food court for less and with better quality. I will not return after this trial.
The Lone Eater
Tried the Black Pepper Baked Cheesy Chicken Risotto. A mouthful for a name, but it was nice, the top
Tried the Black Pepper Baked Cheesy Chicken Risotto. A mouthful for a name, but it was nice. The top was blowtorched, and the fragrant smell of burnt cheese wafted in the air as you collected your meal. The black pepper flavor was mellow and creamy in the rice, and the cheese gave it a thicker texture compared to normal risottos. The chicken provided a bit of chew. Very sinful but oh so delicious. It will definitely leave smaller appetites feeling very gelat. Take the pasta instead if you’re a lighter eater.
However, the price leaves a lot to be desired. On the day I ate there, there was an opening promotion giving 20% off all menu items, only then would I find the price good. This review does not factor in temporary discounts. The menu is also freakishly large. If this is the reason for the elevated prices, I would hope they remove the bibimbaps, pizzas, and some of the irrelevant items. Maybe keep the sandwiches.
Overall though, I like it. It’s definitely a guilty pleasure, and I hope it does well.
Rennie Tan
A halal western eatery at hong leong basement. I tried the garlic fried chicken aglio olio! Aglio ba
A halal Western eatery in the Hong Leong basement. I tried the garlic fried chicken aglio olio. The aglio base was average, slightly too spicy, and I wished it had more garlic. It wasn't too bad, but not impressive. The chicken was okay too. I will return to try the rice dishes!
Returned to try the garlic rice dish with coriander pesto chicken. I enjoyed this dish more! The rice was flavorful with fragrant pesto. I prefer this over the pasta!