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    4.2 (60 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    tofu
    Rakshak R.

    great food! for $9-10, you get a nice volume of food. Their tofu itself is very nice- has a silken like interior while maintaining a crispy exterior. Nice plant-based/vegan option on the UT Austin campus!

    I think it was spicy Mayo fried chicken bento with rice and broccoli.
    Desiree A.

    My mentee introduced me to this food truck. We ordered there and it took maybe 15-20 minutes. If felt like forever because it was freezing outside. BUT the wait was worth it. My crispy fried chicken was delicious! My student ordered for me so I can't repeat it but it was perfect and I'm already craving it. I think it was spicy Mayo fried chicken bento with rice and broccoli. Highly recommend!

    chicken bento box
    Ashley C.

    convenient food spot for ut students with delicious asian food. i love the beef bulgogi bowl with free option for extra sauce. the bowl comes with rice, beef, and broccoli. opens late (2am) which is nice for when i'm hungry after studying out late. the service is always friendly but seating is limited and dirty. i would recommend if during the day to take the box and eat it on the main mall lawn!

    Curry
    Alex L.

    A small food truck sitting on the beautiful UT Austin campus. Pinch, serving probably the best tasting and most affordable Japanese fried chicken box you'll find in Austin. With plenty of sauce options and hefty portion sizes, this place definitely can satisfy your craving for a quick meal.

    Fried chicken and rice with spicy Mayo, chili sauce, and teriyaki sauce. (Cabbage underneath chicken)
    Christopher C.

    It's a staple of UT's nearby food trucks. With Don's gone, this is the next best thing. FOOD: great food truck quality, get as many sauces as you like (3 max). Good amount and is hits the spot when craving some rice boxes. PRICE: well, it's Austin. Prices will be higher than expected, but for ~$8 this is pretty good for quantity. WAIT: it's not terrible. Every time I've been it's been relatively short (max wait time 10 minutes)! Do recommend every UT goer to eat here!

    Curry ckn bento
    Nina W.

    This was a pleasant surprise. I went between classes & had time to spare. Service is quick, the food is tasty -wasn't overly seasoned or drenched in sauce while still carrying a nice, rich curry taste. The portion matches the price. They will see me again. There is minimal seating outside this food truck. It's located next to several other food trucks, but their line was the longest & moved quickly. All ordering and payment is contactless via iPad.

    Fried Chicken Bento
    Lydia L.

    So good! Bang for your buck compared to everything else on campus and everything is just yummy.

    Fried chicken bento
    Anna Q.

    Good tasting food at a good price! Located conveniently on 21st street, this food truck is very popular amongst university students, and for a good reason. The food portions are big enough to last two meals, and the fried chicken bento or tofu bento are only $6. I always get the chicken with spicy mayo and ranch. The beef is more expensive at $8, but I personally think the cuts of meat are very fatty and I am not a fan of the sweeter marinated taste. When ordering on the tablet, you can also add extra rice, broccoli, cabbage, and radish for free! The only caveat of this place is that because it is a food truck, there are only outdoor seating options. The closest place to find indoor seating is on campus, such as McCombs Atrium or you may try the cafe area in Rowling Hall. However, don't bring Pinch inside Dobie because of their strict policy against outside food. I got yelled at and learned my lesson the hard way. There used to be a time where I ate here 3 times a week. That's just how great this food truck is! Hoping one day they will get big enough to have a restaurant location.

    tofu and broccoli in a box
    Bella G.

    The tofu at pinch had a really thin fried layer and there wasn't a distinct crunch when I bit into it HOWEVER I did enjoy how I had teriyaki sauce in every bite the broccoli did make me sad tho. it was just there, very plain :( BUT I will give Pinch some extra points because it's a food truck and I love food trucks ‍

    Tofu bento
    Suriya S.

    Good food and large portion sizes for a cheap price. It's also a really convenient location on campus! They give very little veggies with the box but you can ask for extra for free. I really like the spicy mayo and sweet chili sauces!

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    Rude rude staff! Food might be good. Did not get a chance to try it thanks to the rude girl in the front.

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    I've been wanting to try this place for so long and I'm so glad I finally did The chicken tenders…read morewere pretty big and juicy. I got the spicy tenders and they had a spicy aftertaste but they weren't TOO spicy - my nose only sweat a little The spicy chicken paired with the fluffy sweet waffle with syrup was a crazy good combination. I love a good sweet and savory combo The french fries were gorgeous. Thicc, crisp outside, soft inside, and some yummy ass seasoning They were great on their own but once I dipped them in the longhorn sauce ... GAME OVER. ugh so good. Sandro got the chicken sandwich and it was just as good. The brioche bun was toasted and it came with ranch and pickles (he asked for no pickles though) He also added some of the longhorn sauce to his sandwich and it tasted great. I don't know what they put in the longhorn sauce to make it so good and addicting... but that sauce HITTTTSSSS Last but not least, the mac&cheese was SUPER creamy and did not last very long because it was very tasty I love Longhorn Chicken. We got great service and everything we ate was absolutely delicious. They get 5 chefs kisses from me ‍

    Summary: great place to binge eat after a long day! Food is the perfect compliment to a late night!…read more FOOD: chicken tenders, waffle, and Mac and cheese combo is an absolute must. It's the perfect meal to pick you right back up! Decently priced and worth every penny! However, they may run out before closing-- then I'd recommend the halal truck in that same food truck alley! SERVICE: They're good people who work hard, give a tip it won't kill you, but it'll make their day! Cheers

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