Quick note: If you're ordering normally, this place is a good bet. However, they don't seem to be entirely aware that they're on MealPal, so be ready for some trouble if you're trying to MealPal here. Food [4/5] - The food here is enjoyable for the most part, and each box has a wide variety of ingredients that complement each other well. My one development area for Pinch would be to throw in some more sauce to avoid the dryness associated with dishes that consist mostly of chicken and sticky rice. Service [4/5] - Staff get food out in a timely manner and are efficient at taking orders most of the time. Read note above regarding MealPal. Ambiance [3/5] - It's a small food truck in an empty parking lot across from Dobie. Not exactly a romantic date spot, but good thing Pinch is portable by nature. Value [5/5] - This isn't the most filling Asian-style food box on campus (can never compare to Don), but you should feel pretty full after finishing it, mostly due to the bed of rice underneath all the other ingredients. read more

I freakin love this place! Prices are great and service is fast! I always get extra chicken it is inexpensive for extra! I usually have left overs :) read more

Why did I wait so long to try this place? I finally made the trek and now I'm so mad at myself for what could have been months of putting this delicious food in my mouth! I got the spicy mayo fried chicken bento box and really enjoyed it! For only $5 they give you so much chicken. I couldn't even finish my meal, and that's saying something because I eat a lot! Chicken was seasoned well and just the right amount of saltiness. Rice was soft and delicious too and was the perfect compliment to the chicken. Not really a big fan of all that cabbage though they put it in it though. read more

Pinch - Spicy mayo fried chicken bento box - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Maybe it's due to the fact that they serve the sauces for free, but whenever I pick a sauce AND choose extra sauce they still sprinkle few drops on the top. I can barely taste it. ‍ This will be the last time I'll ever come by. They're very inconsistent with amount of veggies they serve too. read more

Pinch - Chicken bento with sweet chili sauce barely there. Did take some few bites. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was honestly disappointed by this place because it's always pretty busy and smells delicious. The price was decent but the food was forgettable. I got a fried chicken bento box with spicy mayo. They were a little stingy with the mayo, but I didn't mind much. The vegetables that came with it were refrigerator cold, but the rice and chicken was hot, so it was kinda weird. I don't plan on coming back. I think you can get better quality bento boxes at other spots close to campus. read more

this place is nice because it's close to campus and cheap! but to be honest, the food tasted like it came from the freezer section. there wasn't a lot of flavor besides what was in the sauce, we got the spicy Mayo fried chicken. nice for location, but probably wouldn't go back other than that. read more

I've been wanting to try Pinch for the longest as it smells so good every time I walk past it. I finally blocked out a dinner time to make my way there on a rainy evening. As usual, it smelled really awesome, but I stood there for a good 3 minutes wondering what to do, as the person at the counter seemed to be busy packing orders. Turns out, I was supposed to use their iPad and make the order and pay. Fortunately, the ordering system on the iPad was easy enough to understand and pay - kind of like a self check out at the grocery store. The food portions were hugeeeee given that i only our 6-7$ for the food. I appreciate the good mix of vegetables and meat, both of good portions. The meat was chunky and huge, but a little dry, especially cause the spicy mayo was very insufficient (note that I even asked for more too). The broccoli was a little undercooked for my liking. Overall, I'd say that it was a decent meal especially for the price. However, I would prefer if they put the sauces out for you to add as much as you like. read more

Pinch - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Chicken/Tofu Bento boxes are really good. $6.50 only (tax included) to make a convenient and nice meal. If you are in hurry, remember to order the chicken one as Tofu takes more time to cook and wait. read more

Pinch - Chicken Bento Box - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was super close to my dorm (I'm a UT student on West Campus) and it made the perfect place for a first Bumble date. I was so relieved to see that Pinch was following CDC guidelines for the pandemic because I'm always nervous about eating out. However, their precautions made me and my Bumble date feel super comfortable. I'll surely be returning! read more

Great fried chicken boxes that are high quality and low price. Insider tip: if you want heavy sauce, just make multiple sauce selections on the iPad. All sauces are free except curry, even if you hit the button 2-4 times for heavier sauce on the chicken. read more

The serving size is quite big for the price. The meat is also good, but didn't taste very authentic. Would have also liked if the rice was mixed with the sauce instead of being served dry. read more

Great chicken, A LOT of vegetables, good portions, great price. Decently speedy service. FREE to add extra rice and vegetables. About $1.50 for extra chicken. Great for a meal under $9 read more

Happened to stumble on this little gem of a food truck after an awesome win over OU's women's volleyball, and couldn't have found a better option for an on the fly food choice. The iPad menu was short, simple and easy to navigate. Pick your meat (chicken, beef, or tofu), then choice of sauce and that was pretty much it. Not a long wait and friendly service from the guys in the truck! Large portions and super cheap to boot!!! Literally got two entrees and two sodas for $15, totally unheard of in Austin! Everything was fresh and hot, definitely will be making another stop here in the near future. Thanks for the full tummy Pinch!! read more

This use to be one of my go to favorite spots for japanese fried chicken. I loved the curry chicken with all the flavorful sides, but recently the quality of the stand has gone down significantly. They use to compliment the curry chicken with large pieces of yellow radish, but began to use sliced american pickles which throw off the balance. read more

The original best fried chicken near campus is finally inside the campus! Their fried chicken has so many flavors that no other place can match. The portion size is huge, I always cant finish it. With the price it is offering, Such an amazing value bento box. Also Love the radish hey provide ! Highly recommend! read more

I ordered a beef bento and the label is still on the food. I wonder if the ingredients are properly cleaned. read more

Pinch - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

i always get the fried chicken and it's great ! love that it's fairly cheap for a big portion. wait is never rlly long either, even when there's a few ppl in line. totally recommend :) read more

I'm surprised this has such a high rating. While it's good, it's not 5 star good. I'm pretty sure the original fried chicken has old bay seasoning on it, which is surprising. It also comes with ranch, which I guess makes it Texan fusion? Also comes with rice, cabbage, two pieces of plain broccoli and some picked veggies. I'm glad I added avocado, it needed it. If I return, I'll try something else. read more

Their fried chicken use to be crunchy and I honestly really enjoyed it, but unfortunately, they changed their recipe to where the crispiness is gone now. Vegetables also tend to taste aighht. read more

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

The best food truck around campus!! I've been a loyal customer since the first Pinch food truck at 24th St. So excited to see it opens another one that is so much closer to PCL!! Excellent food! Excellent service!!! Absolutely love this place! read more

Pinch has one of the best price-to-quality values in Central Austin, as far as I'm concerned. The fried chicken is delicious (with or without sauce), and while I'd love more veggies in the bento box, it is a very filling meal nonetheless. As someone who lives in the neighborhood year-round, I was really happy that this location was open during the summer months! I hope the hours, prices, and quality continue as they are. read more