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    J BOX

    4.1 (125 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Korean
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Leaving the barbershop going to J box for curry

    Amazing food i love chicken katsu curry and the cold ramen is amazing !! I love that it is located next to my favorite barbershop too, Steez Fine Barbering!!

    Most delicious spring rolls + Thai tea w/ boba :)

    Always fast & friendly service! My favorite order is spring rolls with grilled pork and a Thai tea with boba :) I discovered this gem in April and have gone at least eight times since then...

    Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
    Trevor T.

    I ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl which was very good. Packaged air tight so the was no spillage. Big pieces of chicken and a salad in the bowl along with an egg roll. The egg roll was probably my favorite part of the meal. They even included a soy sauce packet which I appreciated because I squirted a few drops on the last remaining bites of rice. J Box is great if you are trying to not overeat during lunch. Portion control is one of the hardest things about losing weight...also exercise.

    Fried chicken
    Megan S.

    I found this place on Door Dash and I can't believe I've never been. It was great! The sushi and tempura in the bento box were fresh and great! The beef was really good and it was a good sized portion. The friend chicken was delicious and the sauce it comes made it even better. It was well packaged and everything was fresh. I will definitely visit in person next time

    Bento box
    Cerena P.

    Wow so good! I wasn't expecting much but this was some of the best food I've ever had. I got the bento box which came with so much food and a drink!! The chicken was so tender and just melted in my mouth, it was incredible. Everything else that came with it was also great! Great portions and delicious food, definitely recommend if you're in the area.

    some of the best food i've ever had , and everyone here is super cool i am definitely coming back !

    Outside seating at jbox
    Alan B.

    This little place is located in The Island, a shopping plaza and very nice food court near my hotel. Though there are many choices for fast food here, inlcuing French, Tacos, Pizza, Bakery, Indian and Smoothies, I opted for the J BOX and was pleased with the result. I ordered: Ramen - Our signature ramen soup is made from a mixture of pork broth, a rich and healthy miso paste, and soy sauce. Served with cha-shu pork, bean sprout, egg, crab stick, and green onion. $9.45. And the outside dining venue for this food court is very pleasant, with seating under awnings available and a large fountain in the middle of the court. You've probably heard of the Good, Fast, Cheap Paradigm, where you can only get 2 out of three (Good and Fast, or Fast and Cheap for example). But the J BOX was Good, Fast and Inexpensive, a great choice for a fast lunch. A solid 4 stars for the J BOX.

    Bul-go-gi Bento
    Mike L.

    We came for lunch on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty popular in this place. Mostly looked like a business lunch crowd with folks that probably all work in the nearby office buildings. We were headed to Legoland (a few minutes away) and thought we'd stop by for a quick bite. Since it's part of a food court, my family all wanted different cuisines, so we split up and one person got a sandwich at Croutons, two people split Indian food at Punjabi Tandoor, and one person got a Bento box at J-box. The Bul-go-gi was a little bit on the dry side but flavored well. Portion size was good (see photo). There was plenty of rice, and the California Rolls were on par with typical grocery-store level Cali Rolls with imitation Krab meat in them. Avocado and cucumber in it were both fresh and the rice was not dry. The Tempura shrimp was also satisfactory. I thought the salad was a bit bland/plain, even though there was dressing tossed into it. The ingredients were fresh though. Food came out pretty fast. --------TL;DR-------- PROS: location is convenient, service was fast. In the Food Court with plenty of outdoor seating. Portion sizes were good. CONS: prices a bit on the higher end for a lunch ($14.45 for the Bul-go-gi Bento box). Salad could use more dressing. BOTTOM LINE: If you want fairly quick takeout Japanese food, this place has it. Since it's in a Food Court, you have other selections to look into as well (Croutons, a sandwich/salad place nearby was our winner of the 3 places we went, btw).

    Bulgogi bowl
    Romeo C.

    Friendly, fast and good consistent quality food! Nice little spot located in a cool little food court in cbad. I've been here a few times and they never disappoint. They are pretty quick which is a huge plus in this area that caters mostly the 30 minute lunch breakers but if your in a hurry, you can always call in your order. Today I ordered their Bulgogi bowl. It comes with white rice (I LOVE RICE), marinated meat, a side garden salad and a veggie egg roll. It's great, tasty and very filling! It cost about $10 but it's pretty fair for their food quality. They also have a pretty good poke bowl for $12. Good portion of salmon, tuna and seaweed salad!

    Paradise roll without the spicy sauce + cream cheese! :D comes with a side of house salad too. Yummm
    Beverly E.

    Ahh! Its SO NICE to know there's a Japanese place around the corner from work :-) There are 7 rolls to choose from.. which all come with a house salad as well.. there are also 3 salads entrees too! They few have a few korean dishes "korean beef" aka bulgogi, and you can get it as is, or as a bowl too. The family that owns this place is really sweet. They even carry a few Japanese drinks too like Calpico and Green/Oolong tea in a can. The salad dressing amazing and the paradise roll was yummy too! For the sushi and salad it was roughly $9 or a little less. The sushi is SUPER FRESH! Two thumbs up in my book! i'll be back again soon!

    #7: poke, Cali roll under poke, and salad.
    Ryan-Sum Dum Gai- S.

    Not sure what the hype is about. I am guessing the high ratings are from people that work in the area and are relegated to the food court for variable options. I had the #7, spicy tuna poke and choice of a Cali or spicy tuna roll. It came with a small salad of romaine ribs mostly (see pic). With a soda it came to about $14 for about 8 pieces of poke (mostly spices and sesame seeds), a weak roll (think small step up from grocery store quality), and a soda. I won't be back unless I get a job across the street and had to eat nearby.

    J Box spicy tuna roll and comes with a side salad! $7.45
    Victoria R.

    This restaurant is in a great location! My coworkers and I met up here for lunch and I decided to try JBox. I got the j box spicy tuna roll that came with a house salad for only $7.45. I also got a miso soup that was under $2. My meal came out to around $10, you can't beat that price! My meal was yummy and fresh. They brought out the food quickly too! So if you work in the area and might be worried about the wait, don't be!! They were friendly, helpful, and fast. I will definitely be back to have lunch here. During the week parking can be hectic and finding a place to sit outside might be tough during the lunch rush. But my friends and I found couch seats under the shade that were great. And don't forget to ask for a side of spicy mayo or soy sauce, there's no extra cost! They did have a bento box option but only with chicken and beef, I really wished they had a vegetarian option or pescatarian option (especially for people like myself who don't eat red meat/or who only eat fish/vegan/vegetarians). I hope they can change that in the future!!

    Philadelphia roll comes with a salad!

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    Came here after Legoland and we made a reservation since this place gets busy. First time here, the…read moreplaza was crowded when it comes to parking. This was a different Korean BBQ experience, very unique because you actually get to choose and grab your own meat, and their salad bar had good selections from spice to non-spice. Also, the perks they serve boba drinks here which was a plus for the kids, small selection, but it had Tapioca which made them happy. The table setting can be a bit tight, chairs close to other tables was my only con. The meat was favorable, the staff members were attentive and the kids loved the fact that they had a variety to choose from. I do like how they have the fans above the grill because it didn't smell as much like a typical Korean BBQ restaurant.

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    I wholeheartedly agree with a lot of the yelpers on here. I got to take the team out for a great…read morelunch here today. It was absolutely amazing. For $25 you get a starter (think edamame, marinated cucumbers, dumplings, etc.), a choice of Chicken, Pork or Beef, and a soft drink. It also includes all the dipping sauces, broth, rice and vegetables. Everyone loved that you could customize it to their own liking and it was just a fun experience cooking together with everyone. Definitely will come back and it was an awesome value at only $25 a person.

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    4.8 mi
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    I was in the neighborhood actually getting boba from a different place…read more I saw the sign and I decided to check it out. I noticed that the happy hour which is daily had $1 wings. I decided to try out some wings. I ended up trying 5 of the 6 flavors: Hot Spicy, Spicy & Sweet, Soy Garlic, Cajun Lemon and Original. I think the Original and Soy garlic were the best ones. I had to drive home so it was about 30 minutes away. They left the boxes open to try and keep the wings as crispy as possible. I think if you get these in house, they would be super delicious. I will admit these wings were pretty meaty, a very good size. I am used to seeing smaller or average size at a lot of wing spots. The lady working (Elizabeth) was super helpful and friendly. I chatted with her while my order was ready to go. Decor seems nice, there is a bar and some tables as well. If you are in the area, I would definitely stop in for $1 wings during happy hour. Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5

    My friend recommended us to try their Korean fried chicken wings. There is a lot of parking in the…read moreplaza they are located in and it is easy to find. There aren't too many tables, but there is a bar area where they offer seating as well. I got the lunch special and they gave out a good amount of food! The food came out pretty quick and the staff was attentive. I wish I could taste the soy garlic sauce a little more, but overall the food was great! I would pass on the drinks because the boba was overcooked and it didn't have any flavor or sweetness to it. I definitely want to come back and try their happy hour and order some of the appetizers like the corn cheese and Korean pancake.

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    Wings (soy garlic)

    J BOX - japanese - Updated September 2026

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