I always liked Basil Box since its opened at the DT core. This location is quite handy with many different restaurants around, but Basil Box definitely brings fast food with heaps of flavour. The lemongrass is used well to balance out many different vietnamese flavours. Their ngoc cham sauce is quite fragrant and stays true, maybe more to the sweeter side though. That being said, the sweet and sour sauce pairs nicely. A little on the saucy side in general but the protein is cooked well, particularly the chicken. The beef is tender with good charcoal flavour. The tofu is well coated and not overly soggy or dry. Rice is well cooked. Overall I would always be keen on getting something from basil box for lunch. Good service at this location. read more

Undecided on what to eat for lunch, so I wandered around Food Central. Basil Box got my attention because they Cater to Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten Free. I was interested to try the Coconut Curry Tofu and one of the nice staff let me try it. The coconut curry sauce itself is very spicy, so the lady mixed it with peanut sauce and OMG I'm sold. They have a regular box (2 choices of veggies) and a small box (1 choice of veggie) I chose the small box to have room for dessert. I chose the chilled rice noodles, then sweet potatoes for my veggies and tofu then a mixture of coconut curry sauce and peanut sauce topped with pickled carrots and sesame seeds. It was very delicious. I wish they put more tofu though. I may only have 8 small cubes of it. I have to add more sauce since the lady serving it didn't put enough. Other than that, I was very satisfied with my order. read more

Basil Box - Coconut Curry Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Ordered 3 items to try. First, shrimp with spicy sauce on brown rice. Not enough shrimp. Super spicy. Not edible. 2. Beef with Penang curry- good taste, chilli peppers too hot, took them off. 3. Chicken peanut sauce on noodle - does not have enough taste, very very bland. Not enough meat. Very bland vs very hot. Not tasty at all. They do not know how much chillis to put nor the amount of sauce required. The peanut sauce was basically no sauce. Super dry. Bad quality beef. Each piece was not edible, has hard bits you can't eat. Shrimp is super small, like tiny salad shrimp. Looks pretty but has no taste. Big portions of carbs, it will fill the tummy if it was edible. read more

Ordered the Chili Lime Shrimp, Lemongrass Chicken, Satay Steak w/ extra sauce. Meat portion size was great, overall portion size good, but they skimped on veggies as everyone ended up hitting white rice with no meat/veggies to go with it in their bowls. The sauce for the Satay Steak and Chili Lime Shrimp (we kept the original sauces they come with) were great; lots of flavour, fragrant, and well-paired with the dishes - they tasted very Thai and had a good amount of spice/seasoning in them. The sauce for the Chili Lime Shrimp I didn't like nearly as much; it was normal sweet/spicy thai sauce, the kind you get for spring rolls and such, and was lackluster. The other 2 sauces tasted like they were made in house, the sweet/spicy sauce tasted like it came straight from a bottle. I hope next time I come back they have some more meat/protein options to choose from; I think there were about ~4 when I ordered and that seemed really limited, especially when there are so many other restaurants/food joints right next door. Overall, a solid place to get some healthy Viet/Thai bowls. The sauces were great, the portion size great, and the price good for the Sq1 food court. The Lemongrass Chicken was the most popular for my group, and my Chili Lime Shrimp I'd recommend only if you can get it to come with another sauce. read more

Basil Box - Chili lime shrimp and stay beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I go between 4 to 3.5 stars... regardless of that, it's definitely a step up from any mall options I've had in a while. Their service is really sweet and a clear 4 stars. Mall food courts are not known for their quality or flavour but somehow Basil box tends to avoid those trappings. With sauces that are not cloyingly sweet or fake, they give your choice a perk up and thinking "hey, food court food can actually taste real!". As for the atmosphere, it's a mall food court ... it is one of the nicer ones as it's quite open with tons of seating choices. They do have a lot of people taking care of the area so its quite clean. Service here is what made the whole interaction pleasant. The ladies helping serve us were really sweet. They were patient and offering thoughts on what was viewed as the most popular. Ordering here is quite easy... they break it down to 4 steps. Pick your base, toppings, proteins, and any extras/sauce. The variety is nice as you dont feel pigeoned holed to only getting noodle or jasmine rice... you also have brown rice and leafy greens. I do like how they offer a vegetarian and also GF option for those who have a different dietary requirement. One thing that was a bit of a draw back is only getting 2 options for the vegetables. Compared to most places, it's at least 3 if not 4. 2 seemed quite limiting ... especially if you're choosing the vegetarian options to start. Sweet chilli tofu leaf green box - I found this to be closer to the ones you get at King and Bay. The prices are similar enough too... I guess it's true that you do get what you pay for. The sweet chilli actually has some heat to it. It's not going to kill your taste buds but it definitely kicks it around. There was a decent amount of food but nothing where you see meal sized salads at sit down restaurants. I wish I did get more options for vegetables but for the 2 I was allowed, it was ok. Nothing was outstanding by itself but it was fresh, prepared well, and came together with some flavours that lean towards Thai cuisine. 3.5/5 If I'm ever stuck in Square One, I wouldnt hesitate to come back as this spot does bring a nice change to the deep fried or meat heavy options nearby. It's a bit on the lighter side but at least it's fairly tasty. read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

A perfect healthy eating option located right in the Square One food court! You can find all the nutritional information located online, and conveniently count your macros. However, do be cautious of portion size, as they do offer generous servings. I ordered a base composed of half spring mix and half brown rice. My two vegetables were roasted edamame and charred sweet potatoes, and I watched in astonishment as the server piled them on, scoop after scoop. I got the sweet chili lime, with roasted peanuts, pickled vegetables, herbs, and sesame seeds. I chose to get the peanut sauce on the side. My box was completely full by the time they gave it back to me, and all for the mere cost of 11.25! Considering the recent move of Square One to a more affluent market, this price is standard in Food Central now. The box was so large that I couldn't even touch the brown rice. By the time I made my way through the sweet potatoes and edamame, I was already stuffed. The shrimp had a pleasant sour sweet spicy kick to them, but beware - a couple of my friends have mentioned receiving food poisoning from Basil Box, specifically after eating the seafood options. Overall, I would recommend this place, but also suggest bearing in mind that, like all food court places, their food may not be the cleanest. That bring said, it is pleasant to see a healthy option among the many junk food choices at Food Central in Square One! read more

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My #1 choice in this food court, let's be honest- I'm completely obsessed! Especially if you're trying to stick to your vegan/vegetarian diet, this is your place! Even if you're just trying to be healthier, you'll love this place! This place makes sure you get all the protein, vegetables and grains in your meals. I get the jasmine rice x corn (I freaking love sweet corn) x sweet potato (perfectly peppered) x tofu (perfect texture and taste) & pumpkin seeds x sesame seeds. Seriously it's the perfect combo! I love it so much. It's also so much food that it can last me 2 meals if needed. I love their variety and the different combos you can make. That's totally up my alley. The only thing is... I can make all of these at home for a cheap price, which is similar for all restaurants and take out. Seriously, my bank account is always screaming at me. I've also tried their Thai iced tea, which is good but a bit sweet. I'm sure you can adjust it. Their mango ginger ale is seriously just ginger ale with a pump of mango syrup. Their drinks are kind of overpriced.. Servers here are so sweet! Like, can I keep you? You're all gems! read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I've been waiting to review Basil Box till I could share a pic of its deliciousness. Basil box has become my new favourite food court meal. I wish every mall had this! It is so tasty and flavourful and not to mention, pretty healthy! I tend to get the same base and protein but I switch up the veggies from time to time. My usual is, brown rice, sweet potatoes, peppers, lemongrass chicken, tamarind sauce, pickled veggies and fresh herbs. SUCH a good combination. I have tried the noodles once, which weren't bad and I've tried all the veggies. Everything just tastes so fresh and I never feel guilty or like crap after eating here. I actually have cravings for Basil Box lol. The one girl that usually serves me is so friendly and cheerful. She makes the experience of Basil Box even better. During my most recent visit, she was mopping as I approached the counter. When she noticed me, she told me she would just be a moment and went to go thoroughly wash her hands before serving me. Even though this should be second nature to most businesses, I actually noticed this and it just made my thoughts of Basil Box all the more positive. My only slight slight complaint is that they are pretty pinch with the meat in comparison to the rice, noodles, etc. However, this has never really affected my meal experience as all the flavours taste just as good without the meat. read more

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Ordered take out from here during COVID, I absolutely love basil box, the food is good quality and the staff are always super friendly. Unfortunately I was so hungry I ate my bowl without taking a picture, apologies! I have tried multiple entree options here but I usually always go for the lemongrass chicken build your own bowl. I love the long grain jasmine rice as my base, for the 2 veggie toppings I usually go for the edamame and the cubed sweet potatoes, both are tasty and flavourful. However, the sautéed peppers are also a good option in my opinion! I'm not one for strong spice, so I usually top my entree off with the peanut sauce and crushed peanuts, it brings a unique flavour into the mix! Tonight I also tried their signature cold Passionfruit Lyeech soda, I was pleasantly surprised with how light it was! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars tonight is because the portion of chicken I got was very small, it didn't even fill the whole portion spoon that they use and while eating my bowl I had a lot of rice left over without any chicken to eat it with. read more

Viet Thai fusion food?! I'm down! I've been here a few times to grab some dinner before my night classes and all the times I've gotten it, I'm always impressed. Everything is always so fresh and has so much flavour to it. I never change what I order lol, I usually end up getting the same protein and veggies haha. Chilled noodles + edamame + sweet potato + lemon grass chicken + peanut sauce + curry sauce + a little chilli sauce Garnishment I add everything except the parsley. I find the portions is a lot for me. I usually end up having leftovers for be next day to eat. The last time I ordered they had a promo where if you buy a box and a drink you can save a dollar. They had I think 4 drinks. 3/4 were refresher drinks and one of them was a Thai milk tea. I got the Thai milk tea and I really liked it. Apparently it had a weird aftertaste to it and my friends didn't like it but.. idk I didn't taste anything weird LOL. PSA also still sick so maybe my taste buds are still broken hahaha. But anyways I thought the spice of the box might have affected my taste for the milk tea so I had it a while later and it still tasted the same to me. More on the sweet side so next time I would ask for less sugar. Basil box is on the more pricer side so I don't have it as often. Will be back though! read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Just recently I've visited basil box twice within the same week. Type of food Vietnamese + Thai cuisine, gluten free, comparable prices. The menu has a build a box, noodles, brown rice, veggies, meat, toppings + sauces. Only two sizes: small + regular. All fresh ingredients, tasted so good, decent food portions. one of the best healthy food options in the food court. Great alternative for people who are health enthusiast. I highly recommend this location. read more

Basil Box - the inside of a box with a plastic lid - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Love this place but I gotta be harsh on them for two reasons. Number one: protein portion is whack, guaranteed gotta spring for extra chicken Number two: STOP CHARGING FOR MORE THAN TWO VEGGIE CHOICES. If I pick edamame and sweet potato there's no reason you should be charging me several dollars extra for canned corn niblets just because it's a 3rd topping Annoying ! I'll update this to 5 stars once they fix either of these two problems read more

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UPDATE: This place is still amazing. Made fresh every time, the flavours are so delicious and mix together so wonderfully it truly never disappoints. My go to order: Chilled rice noodles Roasted edamame Charred sweet potatoes Half five spice steak Half lemongrass chicken (kind of like this more than the streak tbh) One scoop classic peanut sauce Half scoop sweet chilli Thai sauce ALLL the toppings Extra pickled veggies Enjoy!! The only thing I'll ever eat at a food court! TLDR; If Basil Box was a person, I'd marry them. read more

Basil Box - Had to try it after all the high reviews, and my only regret is not doing so sooner. Love it! - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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In a blurry sea of choices upon choices in Square One's food court, the Basil Box corner blends into the crowd at first, but its options, extremely friendly service, and food quality definitely stand out. Located beside Jimmy The Greek, there's no reason you shouldn't check it out, at least once. I visited on a weekday afternoon and was greeted instantly with a personable, welcoming smile (how often do you see that in a busy food court, really?). Like others have mentioned, they're very generous with the sampling, so you can figure out exactly what you want. Here's how it works: Step 1: Choose 1 base from: Long Grain Jasmine Rice, Short Grain Brown Rice, Chilled Noodles, or Salad. Step 2: Choose 2 veggies from: Corn, Peppers, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes Step 3: Choose 1 meat from: Lemongrass Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Coconut Curry Tofu Step 4: Choose 1 sauce from: Classic Peanut, Sriracha Sauce, Sweet Chili Lime, Penang Curry (and an additional option I can't remember) Step 5: Choose an Unlimited number of toppings from: sesame seeds, pickled veggies, various herbs, crushed peanuts, among others. I ordered the Short Grain Brown Rice, with Green Beans and Sweet Potatoes, with Coconut Curry Tofu, Penang Curry Sauce, and all toppings. The portions were generous, the flavours were strong and tasty, and everything felt and tasted fresh. I also had the Lychee Soda (if I had one issue, its that their drinks are a bit pricey) - which was also fresh and delicious. Overall, in a sea of greasy options, this isn't a bad choice at all. I'll definitely be back. For my box of food, in addition to the Lychee Soda, I paid around $14.00. read more

Basil Box - Brown Rice with Tofu, Sweet Potato, Green Beans, and all toppings (unlimited) with Lychee Soda. - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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. read more

Basil Box - Opposite side of Chipotle in Food Central - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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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! read more

Have just visited Basil Box at square one and I am so impressed. Not only by the food, but by the fabulous service. Jeffrey was more than happy to answer any question I had, made suggestions and genuinely wished me a good day. Having worked in service before, I can tell when someone honestly enjoys their job. The food was yummy! Simple and delicious. And well priced for what you get. I will return many times to this location. read more

Basil Box - Brown rice, sweet potatoes, edamame and chicken! - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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! read more

Basil Box - Thai ice tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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! read more

Basil Box - Delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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 6th 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!! read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Anytime I'm at Square One it's like I'm drawn to this place. I've been here multiple times and have tried many different varieties of base and proteins and they are all hearty and delicious. On this visit I started off with the chilled noodles base and added sweet potatoes and green beans. For the protein, I chose half lemongrass chicken and half 5 spice steak. I went with the penang curry sauce which is really hot (the friendly staff warn you before proceeding) and topped it off with a little bit of everything such as peanuts, Thai red chilies, picked radishes. I ended up with a spicy explosion of flavours with every bite that left me full and satisfied. I added their pineapple rose handcrafted soda to go with my box, probably my favourite amongst all the available choices. Although I do feel that they could add just a bit more protein in their servings, I can't wait to return in order to try another customized box. read more

Basil Box - Cold noodles with Penang curry sauce and lemongrass chicken and 5 spice steak - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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It was quite a healthy meal to have at Basil. Respectful customer service. There was a long line up when i went down there. Very interesting that you can customize your own meal. Lots of different sauce. Those with an allergy just be careful as there is an option for peanuts but you never know if it got contaminated with the other food- just an fyi. read more

Basil Box - Healthy meal- chicken option - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Tucked in the Square One mall, this joint constantly serves Excellent food . As could be seen from the reviews, they pretty much nail down the lemongrass chicken bowl. We ordered the chilli lime shrimp bowl one with jasmine rice and the other with cold noodles. There are several sauces to choose from and we preferred the Penang sauce with rice and tamarind with rice noodles version . Very impressed and I am certainly going back for more. read more

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I've been here a few times and keep meaning to write a review of this awesome take out place that's become my favourite place in the Square One food court! You can customize your meal in different ways since they have several choices for types of rice, different proteins, 4 sauces and numerous toppings! My favourite combination here is the brown rice, sweet potatoes, peppers, lemongrass chicken, peanut sauce with sesame seeds, cilantro and shallots. So delicious and filling! Everything tastes fresh and definitely one of the healthier food options in the food court. The portion you get for about $10 is good for two lunches if you're somewhat of a lighter eater like me but one big hearty lunch if you eat more like my husband. They also have several drinks to choose from but I have yet to try them because I'm always so full from the food here! The staff are always helpful and friendly here. Just ask if you want to try any items if they haven't already beat you to it. Highly recommend this awesome take out place and their success is so well deserved! read more

Basil Box - Lemongrass chicken w/peanut sauce on brown rice, sweet potatoes, edamame, cilantro, pickled veggies, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, shallots - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I've been here multiple times when visiting square one and always delicious. My go to box is : Rice noodles, lemongrass chicken, edemame and corn or green beans, mix of half Panang and half peanut and then shallots and sesame seeds ! Always fantastic always fresh. It's always between this place and chipotle and I'll be honest im almost ALWAYS feelin Asian over Mexican so basil box for the win. read more

A decent quick serve spot within SQ1's food court. Allows you to customize your meal. Starts off with a base of either greens, pasta or rice, followed by veggies & toppings, choice of proteins and sauces. The portion is fairly large that it can be split into two servings. I sometimes find myself with leftovers. There isn't a lot of variety to choose from ingredients wise especially that you get charged for extras, but still beats its competitors for being a healthier alternative. read more

What do you do when you are at the Square One Mall, need food, don't want to eat bad, and want something delicious at the same time? YOU GO TO BASIL BOX! I am basically a male cheerleader for this place and it's something I'm proud to be. Basil Box is what happens when you have a bunch of fresh, delicious, and fully customizable options laid out in front of you. I ended up coming to this location on Sunday afternoon with a friend and I can't believe it wasn't packed like some of the other places (Why would any human being alive eat Burger King at this mall with so many good options around? WHY?). The staff here was super quick, super friendly, and super good at making the bowls. I ended up getting a steak bowl with rice, carrots, corn, sweet potatoes, greens, and some delicious peanut sauce on top. The food was absolutely delicious and equally as good as the locations located downtown. I definitely have to recommend this place to anyone eating at the Square One, this place is incredible! read more

Basil Box - Healthy and delicious. - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Basil Box is one of my go-to "healthy" food places in Mississauga. I usually order from them via UberEATS, but the downside is that delivery time is always really long, since they are located in the food court and the drivers take a while to find them. The idea behind Basil Box is quite interesting to me, it reminds me of chipotle or subway with the way they prepare the food. I'm not a huge fan of the inaccurate portion sizes, depending on what day I order or stop by. Usually I will order extra meat or protein, and it will either come in two small sauce containers or another big box. Not sure if I'm just getting lucky when I get extra food, or if I'm being cheated with the small and sad containers. LOL. It's especially quite frustrating when I'm ordering one meal for two people (expecting the "normal" portion) and the smaller one comes. The five spice steak has to be my favorite here, paired with brown or Jasmine rice, charred sweet potatoes, and edamame. The combo is amazing! I ask for sesame seeds and crispy shallots on the side, since I like to determine how much of those go into my food! They also have really nice tea here, be sure to try one if you stop by! read more

The food was pretty good, I think it just needed more meat. But the line was long, there was no more selection. I asked for long grain rice but they didn't have anymore. The noodles were done and they said it would take another 30 minutes. They only had one more selection of meat left which was the lemon grass chicken, but it was still good. They didn't have the green beans either. The service was really good, I asked the girl for her recommendation on sauces and she said to mix the peanut and the sweet chilli lime. I was good but too spicy for me ! My suggestion is to go not on a busy time. It was overall pretty good. read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Amazing. Got the jasmine white rice, sautéed peppers and sweet potatoes, steak with Penang curry sauce topped with chilli peppers, it was really really good, would ask for more sauce next time. It is not that spicy if you can handle heat but it does get spicier as you eat. Would definitely go again. read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

This has definitely been a staple lunch meal for me for the past 2 weeks. The boxes are well balanced and extremely delicious and healthy. However, their site states that the rice noodles is 520 odd calories, whilst the brown and white rice are both exactly 369 calories. If this is the case, whereby the carbs alone are this high without any protein or other condiments, 1 box seems extremely high in terms of calories. I question whether this would actually be healthy in this case. I would like to get some clarity from the management if these caloric values are correct. read more

Delicious. First time eating Basil Box and I loved it. It's tough to find a healthy choice at the food court that offers vegan options! While putting my box together, I had trouble deciding on a sauce. The server kindly made a recommendation of mixing the peanut and chilli sauce together, and then offered me a sample. I enjoyed my brown rice and curry tofu box, it tasted great and was very filling. I meant to snap a pic but I gobbled it up. Not to worry, I'll return one day. It seems to me if you're going to drop around $10 for a food court meal anyways, let it be here and get good value for your money. read more

I was spending the day at Square One and decided to look around the food court for something relatively healthy. It's always difficult to find something fast that tends to be healthy and tasty. I spotted this little joint in the corner and was intrigued. It really is tiny and there's not a lot to the menu so I decided it could customize myself a yummy bowl. The staff was pretty relaxed and didn't tell me much about what was going on, but it seemed simple to go in the numbered order and pick your items in the box. I had no idea what would taste good together so I really just started choosing items that I liked separately and hoped they worked well together! haha! I choose a chilled noodles, edamame & corn, chicken for protein, peanut sauce and Thai red chilis and sesame seeds. I guess when I write it all out like this it does sounds a little strange together but whatever. I don't like that you are a bit limited on the veggie options but hey, gotta keep things cheap somehow eh! I also wish I chose a different base (the chilled noddles were a little weird with everything else). Overall the ingredients were fresh which I liked and the spices that were used on everything did taste quite good. I would definitely give this place a try again and maybe pick my ingredients a little more thoughtfully and try to make my bowl a little more cohesive and sensible! hahaha! read more

My go to place at the square one food court, reasonable price, fast food and polite staff. I usually go rice, double corn, lemon-grass chicken, lime+peanut sauce, herbs. For drinks I would get the Thai iced tea, it is one of the best Thai iced tea you could find in Mississauga, and best in Toronto sides the one from Khao San Road in downtown(that is the name of the restaurant, not an actual street lol). Friendly servers(hard to come by nowadays sadly), Jeffrey the one who served me the last two visits would even offer to let you taste test each sauce before you decide which sauce you want in your box("Basil Box" get it?). No rush no negative energy at all, which is a good mix with their refreshing food and drinks. The corn is very fresh and juicy, which is why I went double(you can choose two types of veggies per bowl). The lemon-grass flavor on the chicken is on point. Lime+peanut sauce is very refreshing while creamy and rich in flavor. Herbs is just icing on the cake here. The Thai iced tea is the best compliment to this meal. One of the best places to have lunch or dinner if you are in Square One. Would definitely recommend for it's friendly service and tasty food. read more

Located in the food court of the SquareOne shopping center. It's basically like Thai Chipotle. It's actually quite good! Lots of very healthy vegetable and toppings options. I got brown rice, coconut curry tofu, roasted edamame, charred sweet potatoes, and all the toppingsw, with a mix of peanut sauce and penang curry. The penang curry is quite spicy, so the woman behind the counter recommended the mix, and it was on point. The service was excellent! The woman behind the counter was so kind! Let me try everything and was so good with recommendations. Really satisfied with the food here. Wasn't incredible, but very filling and tasty. read more

Basil Box - Coconut curry tofu, brown rice, classic peanut sauce, penang curry, roasted edamame, sweet potatoes, and all the toppings - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I love basil box. My fave place to visit when I'm eating at the mall. Everything is gluten free. Everything! You get to choose a base carb (jasmine rice, brown rice or cold rice noodles), 2 proteins (shrimp, chicken, beef, tofu), 2 veggies (sweet potatoes, edamame ... can't remember the rest) and then you can add unlimited toppings such as spicy pumpkin seeds, and sauce. I like to mix the sauces. It's a bit pricey at $12, but it usually does me for two meals and tastes amazing even reheated the next day. Just thinking about it is making me hungry. They are also vegan friendly with certain items. read more

just wish i had more of this! its really good but just wish the portions were a little bit bigger.

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 you're 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. read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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! read more

Basil Box - Vietnamese Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

How often does a business in a mall food court surprise you? I mean you know what to expect right? Fast food eats by... Token stir fry Asian joint, token thai joint, the token middle eastern and/or Greek spot, the usual crummy f.food lunch suspects: McCrappy, Mr, Grub, NoWAY, Tim Horrible, Crapo Bell, Dirty Bird etc. and if you're lucky.... Cultures lol. So pardon me for being hesitant to make the mall food court my first stop when I'm hungry. But then, someone said a new fast food joint had opened in square one that was like a DIY thai/viet bowl spot. I was tired of eating ribfest ribs so I went on an adventure - and those who know Square One in Mississauga that every time you walk in that place it's a mission, like what is this mall really? It's HUGE - and found Basil Box. Walking up to the counter it's a similar experience to ordering from a sub joint, except with rice and noodles and far less selection. Step 1: Choose your carb, choices are cold noodles, brown or white rice. I did the brown rice #HealthyLife Step 2: Choose ONLY 2 veggies. There are 6 to choose from, this is a flaw in my opinion, they don't give you very much so why cheap out on the cheapest option. Shame Shame Step 3: Pick your protein. I went with a mix of the chicken and the steak. Flavours were unbelievable, but portion sizes were so measured out to the gram I was kinda sad looking at my rice bowl with 2 veggies and 1/4 serving of meats Step 4: Pick your sauce. You can have as much or as little as you want, most are mild or medium spice, I went with their only 3 flame option the Penang Curry. They told me it was spicy btu again, years of Made In Japan Teriyaki Experience employees telling me that Sriacha is spicy I was doubtful... so I asked for 3 ladles of the sauce - should have known better when the servers hand started shaking on the second one..... Step 5: Toppers, pick as many as you like! Oh thank you! Now I can have peanuts, chili peppers and sauce on my rice. Yay.... :-/ I added a fresh ginger ale drink which taste amazing but was about 60% ice in the small cup and 40% liquid. All I can say is thank god ice melts into water because remember those 3 ladles of curry sauce? Well by the time I was seated they had moved to the bottom of my bowl and absorbed into the rice. Eating the top layers of food was a little spicy but by the time I got to the bottom 1/3 which was basically rice and sauce, I had drank half of my drink and the heat came on like someone had set a match to a gasoline tank BANG BOOM - right in the kisser! TKO - I tapped 2 bites after I finished my drink with a ton of rice left. Couldn't do it and I'm proud of my ability to manage spice. The flavours and concept are top notch in my books but value for money and portion sizes are really disappointing... very much so in fact. I'd likely only come back here again IF they adjusted their pricing or serving sizes. Still a nice new option in SQ1 Eatcrest OUT! read more