Basil Box

A great option for better-​for-​you food court food!
The employees are very attentive and were able to answer all of my questions. They were willing to let me try multiple sauces and even offered to combine two of them!
The sauce flavours can be a hit or miss. If you like spicy/​flavour packed food I suggest adding sriracha and the chillies. I had to come back and ask for more sauce halfway through the the bowl because the bottom was pretty dry, which they were happy to give me for free :)
The bowl is big enough for a meal + a snack for later on!
I would definitely recommend Basil Box if you’re looking for a place to eat at Square One that doesn’t pack on the calories

Who knew the Square One food court could produce a gem like this?
Awesome fresh and healthy concept for mall Asian fusion food. Pick your base of rice, noodles or salad, then 2 veggies, a protein, and toppings. It’s all served in a bowl.
I tried the 5 spice beef on rice noodles with roasted green beans and corn. For a sauce I took a weet Thai chili topped with a few Thai peppers.
The flavors and heat were intense and delicious. I’ve never had mall Asian food like this before. Will make a point to come again and again.

I LOVE BASIL BOX is an understatement.
Tried the Five Spice Steak with mix of classic peanut & sweet chilli sauce; and it tasted fantastic. And I probably drink their Thai Iced Tea — 3x a week or basically EVERY SINGLE TIME I go to Square one.
Staffs are really accommodating, friendly, and so full of life. So much positivism. I love it!!! Food is flavourful! A box with their signature drink costs $ 14 (with tax) & its reasonable.
I just wish there will be stamp cards for
drinks or food itself. (Like when you buy 5,
You get the 6^th for free) –just to give back to their loyal customers (like me lol)
But then, regardless, with promos or without. I still love Basil Box!

Amazing find in a cafeteria full of unhealthy options. Healthy, fresh and great flavor. I found it much better than chipotle in terms of quality. The lemongrass chicken is amazing and Penang sauce had awesome spice. Really impressed!

Sure enough, I tried the Brown Rice option today (with Tofu, Penang Curry and Thai Chilies) and it was so filling! And very hot lol but I’d rather more hot than not enough. I really like this place, the quality is good and even though the menu options look small, the flavour combinations are interesting and allow you to mix it up and try different tastes, so there’s always something you’d like,

Incredible food and very friendly staff. I order the lemon Grass Chicken and fell in luv with this new store. The staff was very accommodating and friendly

Back again and delighted l. Friendly staff who were very accommodating! Lemongrass chicken with brown and salad mix topped with veggies peanut sauce and crunchy seeds. Delicious !

I live right by Square One and have been avoiding it as much as possible due to the insane amount of traffic but Basil Box is definitely worth fighting through the parking spots for. Everything is super tasty and the quality definitely beats regular food court meals. I always ask for less rice because they give a very generous portion that I can’t finish and I don’t want to waste it. My all time favourite is the mango rice parfait. If they sold this in a tub I would probably buy 3. The Thai Iced Tea is also very good but I feel like it’s on the heavier/​creamier side so I try not to have it every visit. I leave with a smile every time not only because the food is delicious but because their staff are so extremely friendly too!

Great concept for a fast food service at the mall. Everything is fresh and theres a bunch of selection to build your box but not too much where you can’t make a choice right away.
Ive been here twice and i would recommend the peanut sauce and the sweet Chili sauce if your into something really sweet and tangy.
You get to pick your base which is whatever carbs (ei: noodles, rice.), then you get to pick 2 veggies (sweet potato, corn, string beans, and peppers), then you pick your meat. The meat portion to carb portion is not equal, too mucj carb and little meat. I would recommend doubling your portion which will make your meal much more expensive, but if you don’t mind… hey! go for it! You can’t go wrong with any of their meats, they’re all cooked perfectly and taste flavourful. Next you get to pick your sauce and then toppings like pickled carrots and radish, nuts, fried onions… etc.
I recommend their drinks! They do them very well! The Thai Iced Tea: bomb! Lychee drink: bomb! Mango ginger drink: bomb!
Overall this place has good customer service and pretty good food.

Best thai iced tea in town. Staff is super nice and helpful. I will definitely recommend this place to everyone. Please keep the Thai iced tea it is soo good, it will sadden me if the Thai iced tea was taken off the menu. The freshness and service of this place reminds me that of mandarin.

Today I tried the Thai Iced Tea, which isn’t too bad. I don’t know if it’s traditional to have thai iced tea sweet, but it would be nice to have a «less/​more sweet» option. and perhaps a milk vs. cream option, if it doesn’t interfere with the drink’s recipe :)

I had heard through social media about the opening of the Basil Box and couldn’t wait to try it out myself!
I was a bit overwhelmed when looking at the menu, but the staff was quick to explain everything! Even when I couldn’t decide on the base, they suggested that I do half of each!
Since it was my first time ordering, the staff gave me suggestions on what others had picked before and what they really enjoyed!
I ended up picking the green mix and noodles for the base, with lemongrass chicken, sweet potato, corn, peanut sauce (delicious, btw!), and some random toppings!
They also succeeded in upselling me on my drink (I ended up getting the mango ginger ale… which was a bit too sweet for my taste, but still really good!)
If the service keeps up and the food quality stays the same, this place will be a huge hit! I loved it and will definitely go back!

We have been following Basil Box on Instagram waiting for it to open. There are really interesting options to add together to make up your box, we chose rice noodles + corn + sweet potatoes + cilantro + basil + lemongrass chicken + pine nuts + peanuts + peanut sauce and it was delicious! Such a unique combination. We tried the trail mix as well and had to buy a bag to take home, the seasonings were really good. If you want to try something different in a food court setting we suggest trying the Basil Box at Square One!

This was standard cafeteria food. I ordered the basil box with mixed greens, sweet potato, corn and tofu, topped with a curry sauce. This curry sauce was the best thing of the box, spicy and creamy, just what I like. However, everything else was pretty meh. The tofu definitely tasted like it had been left out for a couple of hours.
However, the staff were amazing! Friendly beyond belief.
Also, Thai iced tea anyone? Always say yes.

Good quality food, they really sell you short with there tiny meat serving. Chipotle has much better serving size for similar price. Also they charged me $ 1.50 for extra sauce, really?

I decided to try Basil Box out the other day as it is conveniently located inside the square one food court. I was greeted instantly and they explained to me how the ordering process worked. I was still trying to decide on what to get and they asked if I wanted to sample their protein items. I thought I was just going to get one sample but they kept them coming! I tried the chicken, beef, shrimp, and tofu. They were all super tasty. I ended up with the beef with corn, green beans, cold rice noodles and peanut sauce.
I really enjoyed the ordering experience and the people, and loved how I could customize everything. The portion is generous as well. I also really liked the additional toppings at the end, especially the crunchy pickled radish and carrots– tied the meal together so well!
I also ordered the Thai ice tea– the flavour was good. Imo it was too sweet but I wanted to try their drink in their original form. Next time I’ll ask for half sweet:)
There is definitely a next time!

Ok sooooooo impressed is an understatement! I was surprised how good this place was! I had the tofu and man was it tasty! I highly recommend this place if you are a vegan, vegetarian or carnivore. They cater to it all! Their sauces were delicious and ingredients fresh! I’ll
Be back for sure! Maybe even tomorrow!

I think this place is A-​OK. It appears to a mix between Freshii and Manchu Wok.
Likes:
–Menu Ease
–Reasonable price
–Taste is pretty good
–A few free toppings such as pumpkin seeds and peanuts.
Dislikes:
–I wished they had more grain options, like quinoa.
–The hand crafted lychee soda didn’t taste like lychee at all. It just tasted like Sprite and cost $ 3.50.
Verdict: I think if I’m in a rush and at Square One and have a craving for Asian healthy, I’d go here. However, if it’s just a craving for healthy, I’d prefer Cultures.

I liked the concept of this food stall — whatever you call those units in the food court — located at Food Central in #SquareOne! It was easy to follow and the people who worked there did a good job at explaining everything I needed to know.
To be honest, there really wasn’t much to it: You select a carb + protein (price is dependent on this) + and additional toppings, including various sauces to make your own rice/​noodle bowl! Lemongrass Chicken protein was just over $ 10, including taxes.
I found it fairly healthy and satisfying. Great alternative to Whole Foods salad bar &/​or Chipotle bowls.
Warning: Red Thai chillis were deadly and they’ll just be scooped in the box freely, so be AWARE. Definitely a topping to skip if you don’t enjoy the heat.

It’s often hard to find healthy, hearty and delicious food while at the mall, but I’m pleased to tell y’all that I may have found a winner. Basil Box is a great new addition to the amped up Square One food court, serving up Thai-​Vietnamese fusion bowls with a whole lotta love and flavour.
I enjoy places like Basil Box where, guided by their lovely staff, you can really customise your meal. First, you pick your base (I chose to go with nutty brown rice, but they also have jasmine rice, rice noodles and mixed salad for a lighter lunch). You then pick two veggies for the next layer. My meal had a mix of roasted sweet potato and sautéed sweet peppers, which were perfect and flavourful.
The protein determines your final price, which is then topped with your choice of sauce and additional toppings. I was a fan of the juicy and light lemongrass chicken, but the coconut tofu also looked like a winner.
The toppings actually sold it for me; the interplay between all the various textures was delicious. I especially enjoyed the roasted peanuts, crispy fried shallots and fresh Thai basil. You can also add picked julienned vegetables for a final flourish. If you want to be a maverick, throw some Thai chillies on top!
The final product is just gorgeous, both visually and flavour-​wise. It’s full of colour and bursting with goodness! And the boxes themselves are biodegradable. Gotta love sustainable practises in the restaurant world ;)
While nutritional information wasn’t available, I’m 99% sure this is one of the healthy options at Square One. For one, you can really amp up your vegetable intake here and choose healthy carb options. I also like that my bowl had the perfect amount of sauce for the flavours to really shine, also contributing to overall nutritional considerations.
Overall, kudos to Basil Box for being awesome, and congrats on a successful opening! I’ll definitely be back!