If you want to pay more than average for a bland box of just noodles, this is the place. Disgusts me when I get a pad Thai or stirfry and you've gotta chew through mounds of bland noodles just to get to some vegetables or protein. It's their cheapskate way of making maximum profit off your $. If you want great ingredients, and a proportionate meal, avoid this place at all costs. Never going back. read more

Wok Box - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

I've wanted to try wok box for awhile now, and I'm an incredibly disappointed in the quality of food that we ordered for the price. We walked in and wanted to try an order of spring rolls with our dish but their fryer was broken so they could not do ANY sides - which is crazy to begin with especially from other reviews talking about their debit machines etc. I ordered the butter chicken and the only good thing I have to say is that the rice was good and sticky. The butter chicken sauce had no spice to it, it was unflavourful and afterward I felt as if I was going to be sick. It tasted almost like a thin watery pasta sauce from the dollar store. It was almost a dark brown colour. The chicken was pre-cut cold chicken breast, I wouldn't be surprised if it was still frozen. It reminded me of a lean cuisine dinner - but don't get me wrong, the lean cuisine would have been more favourable than the 15$ I paid for this meal. The naan wasn't grilled, it tasted like bread. It was white and powdery.. out of all of the Indian restaurants I have ever been to, this was the worst butter chicken I have ever had across Canada. My boyfriend got the shrimp pad Thai. There was no peanuts, and way too much spruce. There was only two shrimp in the entire dish for a total of 15$. It was essential a dish of veggies. Presentation of the food and restaurant was A+.. it was clean, I'm really disappointed nothin g else was as good. For the quality and price.. go down the street and order from cha baa Thai or even Thai express in the food court for half the price. All in all, our service wasn't the best.. the food was awful and I experience was terrible. Definitely won't be back. read more

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While over at the Dartmouth Crossing we stopped in for lunch. It was very busy, actually lined up. We grabbed a booth an mulled over the menu. We ordered the Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken, Noodles (you pick what sauce you want on them) and Spring Rolls. We liked the chicken and spring rolls, we found the noodles were bland , even with the schezwan sauce. Not spicy enough. Spring Rolls were good. The staff was great, she help us with our order. For a newbie, there was a lot to know. A lot of people ordered it to go, and sat at the tables sharing from the boxes. The boxes are like the ones from the movies, the square ones, I think it is the only place that has it. Overall is a a great place to stop in for a a bite to eat, nice inside as well. read more

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Well they must be doing something right as it was packed. Service was good from a customer stand point. Wok Box was found founded in 2004 out in Edmonton and has been growing since. First time there I was there I had Black Bean Stir fry with Jasmine white rice you can actually had Udon noodles as well. The black bean stirfry was very good and a great variety of vegetables ranging from snow peas, carrots, broccoli, corn and bok choy which I really don't like. Some things on the menu are pricey but the stir fry was only $12.42 which I did enjoy. Love the boxes! read more

Wok Box - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Wok Box.... of garbage. A new record. Time in stomach, 23minutes. I was not able to keep this down. On what planet is this pile of garbage considered food? I spent $30 on a couple of main dishes and an egg roll, I was hungry and wanted some variety. The woman at the counter had that 'Maritime Hospitality' you sometimes get. Standing dead eyed with a hint of inconvenience about her. Buttered chicken ? Strips of meat, that looked like pre-chewed beef and tasted anything but chicken. Sauce was cold. Rice was cold. I think they figured as long as the meat was heated everything else would be fine. Pad Tai veggies with shrimp? Well if you call a handful of raw green onions diced to the size of pencil erasers stir fry, then bravo. The noodles were the most disgusting thing about the meal. Grey mass of wet overcooked shit. I did enjoy the four tiny shrimp I could dig out of the limp of brain matter of noodles. Eggroll? Burnt. Overcooked. Tasteless. A cup of sauce was provided. There was barely a coin thinness of sauce in it. No matter, the egg roll was so dry and stiff it couldn't be dipped as it wouldn't bend enough to fit into the cup. I had no expectations going in. Good thing. Please for all that is good and fresh and well prepared in this world, DO NOT visit this Crap in the Box. I really want to love a restaurant one of these days. Where my Pepto? read more

My personal Wok Box philosophy is this: it's a fast food version of Asian cuisine. Don't come here ordering a red curry for example, and then proceed to compare it against authentic Thai food. Apples and oranges. Wok Box is lower on the scale, smack dab between Manchu Wok and Chabaa Thai. I have a bit of an addiction to the almond chicken and steamed rice combo. Sooo good. So good in fact, I rarely order anything else. It's spicy and delicious and evil. I usually pass on the egg roll. Their egg rolls remind me of Manchu Wok, and besides... my almond chicken and steamed rice are way more than enough. Service is usually good. I've only eaten in once - I almost always get takeout. My combo is supposed to be served in one large container, but I prefer to have a separate container for my rice and the staff have never taken issue with this request. Also, I'm a sucker for the Chinese takeout containers. It has always bugged me that the Chinese restaurants in HRM don't use them. This place is great - for what it is. read more

The McDonalds of asian cuisine. Lacks flavour, they are scant with vegetables/meat in your meal. Avoid at all costs, go to Baan Thai or 9+Nine or somewhere with actual food worth money. read more

Having a small window of time in which to grab dinner before heading to an appointment we chose Wok Box as it was the fast and closest to our destination. I had been a couple times at lunch when it first opened. Parking nearby isn't always available when you come during the day but this evening it was plentiful. The gal at the cash was friendly and helpful with suggestions. I ordered Kung Pao Shrimp my dinner companion had the Kung Pao Chicken, we both upsized to a combo that included a drink and 2 small spring rolls. That came to $15.99 each. A little on the pricey side for fast food but I did have enough for lunch the next day so there was plenty. Was it authentic? Don't know, but it was hot, fresh and tasty, though not near as tasty as ChaBaa Thai, could have been a little bit spicier. Maybe next time we'll see if we can get in and out of ChaBaa Thai in enough time. read more

Good food but agonizingly slow. They give you 50 percent off a wok box (any size) Sunday-Wednesday with a yelp check in. However, be prepared to give your first born. Staff are frequently confused with this offer, and ask for an obtuse amount of information. Most of their food comes from shrink wrapped plastic, so I am unsure if this is how it is portioned, or delivered from a distribution center. I asked for additional Kim Chi and it was $1 extra for a tablespoon. I like how they clean and separate the dishes for you when you are done. A busy spot which is usually full, grab a Tiger Beer with your box. Very clean, parking can be a chore, park in ToysRUs. read more

Wok Box - Dan Dan noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Although I never seem to enjoy Wok Box quite as much as I hope I will, somehow I keep going back. As an alternative to the traditional fast food offering of burgers and fries, a stir fry place is ideal: fast, simple and filling, with a tasty mix of meat or tofu, veggies and noodles or rice. In that respect, Wok Box delivers, with a nice cross-section of Asian favourites from Chinese to Indian, and everything in between. While that's a pretty broad geographic and culinary area to cover, they do a decent job. As far as fast food options go, its one of the better ones around, and probably the best option for a fast meal to go in Dartmouth Crossing. What I don't like about the Wok Box is that some of the dishes are a bit bland, and the spicy ones aren't that spicy ... don't be afraid to add some flavour to your food, and if you advertise something as hot, then bring the heat! It is also a bit on the expensive side for what you are getting: you can easily drop $30-40 on dinner for two, which is starting to get into the realm of what I'd expect to pay for a simple sit-down meal. At the end of the day, the Wok Box is still my destination of choice when I'm at Dartmouth Crossing, or to pick up a quick bite to eat when heading out of town. I just wish it was a slightly more flavorful and less wallet-lightening experience. read more

One night over Christmas my fiance and I were out shopping, and needed to eat. We were in a bit of a rush, so went to wok box because we wanted healthy but quick. I had never been here before and I have to say for a fast food place I was impressed. The service was prompt, polite and even though it was busy we did not have to wait long for our meals. The flavours were good, well seasoned. The vegetables in both dishes were not over cooked, so that was a nice surprise. I must say though, the price was a bit much. It was 30$, and that was only two meals, one drink and crappy spring rolls. I think this restaurants would be much better served as a sit down restaurant, not a fast food joint. read more

Honestly this was the most disappointing meals I've had in a long time. I tried the new pork buns - AVOID they were so sour from the vinegar they used it hurt the mouth. Everything was sloppy and lackluster. My vegetables were burned and the noodles just barely warm. It was an expensive meal - the pork buns and regular noodle dish were $20 (no drink). I can't help but feel overwhelmed with regret. read more

This spot is within walking distance from my office, so I'm usually in once a month or so for some take out. While it's not the best Asian food ever, you get a good portion for your money and there is lots of variety. It's also in my opinion one the best tasting spots for fast food in the Crossing. I like that they offer 4 noodle types and rice as options, almost all the dishes can me made with shrimp, chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian. Something to please everyone. The downsides to this place is that the restaurant is often busy during peak times, and because the dishes are wok'ed to order, service can be a bit slow. Also I would never eat in during peak times because the line to order snakes through the place making it feel a bit too busy and claustrophobic for my taste. read more

The Wok Box has a genius concept: fresh Asian food cooked to order, in almost no time at all. The Wok Box offers cuisine from Thailand, India, Vietnam, Singapore, China and Korea. There's every degree of spice you could want, from a very mild concoction to the spicy Dan Dan containing spicy garlic chili sauce. The one downside to Wok Box is that it can be pricey for a so-called fast food lunch. A regular order with a drink can easily run you $16 - and if you're like me, you'd rather have waiter service for those kind of prices. However, Wok Box does serve up a quick, great tasting alternative to burger and fries, so it's definitely worth a visit if you can. read more

Visited for the first time today on my lunch break from work. I am very impressed at the amount of vegan options available and most are listed on the companies website. They even have a vegan statement right by the cash register. I tried tofu teriyaki and it was extremely delicious. Very flavorful and filling. read more

Wok Box - Vegan tofu teriyaki - Asian Fusion Near Me - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

I think this place is alright if you know what you're getting - it's fast food quality Asian cuisine. Probably equivalent to the frozen stuff you can get at the grocery store. Plain white rice and sugary chicken with the sweet and sour chicken. Pho broth was alright. Kinda bland but at least you could taste the anise (albeit very mildly). Spring roll filling was soggy. Came to nearly $40 for two combo meals which was far overpriced in my opinion. Service was super fast and friendly though. Okay for a lunch if you need something fast. read more

I just popped into the ol' Wok Box in Dartmouth Crossing. It's another Dartmouth Crossing food stop that's been recommended to me a lot lately. Luckily, unlike some previous recommendations, this place lives up to most of the hype. I was on the tail end of the lunch crowd so there wasn't much wait. I almost wish I had more time because there are a lot of options here. In the end I went with an old faithful Teriyaki Stir fry. The food was a little expensive, but definitely very tasty! I just finished up and I really wish I had ordered a bigger box. Maybe next time I'll have a Sumo Box! The bottom line is that the food was great, there are a lot of options, and the place appears to run a at a pretty efficient pace. I wish the portions were a little bigger, but I'm a big fella, so for those of you who are of average height, you'll be fine. It's safe to say that this place will be my new go to spot for a quick lunch the next time I'm roaming around Dartmouth Crossing. Definitely check it out! read more

It was a classic situation for me and Don - a Groupon for a place we'd never tried. We were quite pleased with our adventure. Pros: - Attractive decor. - Friendly employees. - Quick dine-in service - no more than 5-6 minutes until our orders were ready. - Healthy portions in big bowls, with a variety of utensils and sauces to accompany our meals. - I had the Hong Kong Spice noodle box and Don had the Canto-Buda; both were hot, fresh, and just a tad spicy. Keep in mind that I'm rather immune to spice. - They offer a Dinner and a Movie combo that we just might take advantage of in the future. Cons: - I can see how eating here can become costly - drinks and sides in particular are not cheap. I've now acquired another Groupon for Wok Box, and I have no doubt that our next experience will be just as delicious. read more

I've given Wok Box a few honest chances to impress me. Every time a failure. Overcooked mushy noodles. Salty Salty Salty but in a preservativey kind of way. Not to my liking. The staff don't seem too knowledgeable anytime I've asked them about the products, which I completely blame on the company, not on them. It makes me wonder if maybe the franchise owner is lazy or uninvolved, if the manager isn't doing their job properly to train staff or if the company training documents are just crap. In any case. I'm never going again. If I want food of this quality, I'll go by the dollar store's frozen meal section and try to find an expired tv dinner. I understand that its a relatively successful chain, so maybe I would give it a shot in a different city as I suspect staff training in might be an issue affecting the food and service quality. read more

Wok Box is a franchise of an Asian takeout business that was started in Edmonton a few years ago and has since migrated to Dartmouth Crossing. The concept is "fresh Asian kitchen" and the store offers Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Thai and Cambodian food. That's a pretty broad stretch of Asia to cover in one little restaurant, but you know - it doesn't do a half-bad job, considering that it's smack in the middle of boring old Dartmouth Crossing. There's probably nothing particularly authentic about the food, but I do like that the ingredients are fresh and prepared without a lot of deep-frying. You can get your food to eat in or take out, and staff here are really friendly. Even the cooks and prep line kids seem happy, so I take that as a sign of a well-run business. If you're in Dartmouth Crossing and you're hungry, you could do worse. read more

Wok Box is my favourite fast food option. Whenever I have to go to Dartmouth Crossing I try to overlap with meal time so I have an excuse to get Wok Box. First of all, the takeout boxes are adorable. Secondly, what other fast food comes with a fortune cookie? That's what I thought. My favourites are the curries (Thai Red Curry and Jungle Curry) and the Singapore Cashew. They aren't overly spicy, so if you want to blow your nose excessively and cry into your food, best look elsewhere. It's also a little pricier than other fast food options but you're getting freshly prepared, relatively healthy food and generous portions. There are sides like spring rolls and samosas but I find the actual dishes themselves plenty filling. Anyone need anything picked up in Dartmouth Crossing? Saaaaaaay, around 6:00 p.m.? read more

Worst thai food I have ever had! Don't be fooled by the inviting layer of fresh bean sprouts and green onions the chicken is the cardboard processed kind and the sauce doesn't taste like anything. I'm pretty sure that it was dumped out of a package and reheated in the microwave there clearly is no wok at the wok box. read more

The worst example of Asian food I have ever had. When ordering pad thai I was asked if I wanted noodles or rice. It tasted nothing like pad thai, it was an absolute mess beware they cannot cook! read more

I had some kind of curry noodle and my husband had a dish that was suppose to be extremely hot. Both we're lack luster. Boring and bland. Would not suggest again. read more

I liked their food the first few times I went, but probably won't be going back. Last time I got food it was about 6pm and I ordered a lunch size butter chicken. I went there a few nights ago and tried to get the same thing and was told they don't sell the lunch size after 4 so I had to order the larger size which is twice the price. I said I'd pass and the dude at the counter abruptly said "Alright have a nice day" and made no attempt to save my business. Clearly he didn't feel like serving me at this time. read more

I popped in here today hoping to grab something yummy for dinner. I was starving and just wanted something noodley and spicy and delicious. I was in the Crossing anyway so I decided to give these guys a shot. I walk in and the first thing I noted is, while nice enough, the decor doesn't really suit the style of restaurant. I have a peek at the menu and settle on a favorite: pad thai with chicken, and opted for the combo option of two spring rolls and a beverage. The food came quickly enough. The place was empty so it didn't surprise me when it was ready quickly. Super excited I dug in. Well, as much as you can dig in with chopsticks. And this is where my joy ended. It looked like pad thai. It smelled like pad thai. But it didn't quack quite like pad thai. To me it just wasn't right. I can't pin point exactly what I didn't like. I think just overall I wasn't a fan of their version. The spice wasn't right and the overall flavor wasn't right. read more

It tasted like a frozen dinner with processed chicken. Spring rolls were tiny! Disappointed

Absolutely love this place... food is fantastic and it's made in plain site and for a fussy eater like me that's a big plus... allows you to see what they are doing and the everything is on the up and up, if you know what I mean. Love the Beef and Broccoli! read more

I really like their food. When I can get it. It should not say they offer delivery as it is never available and when it is it takes upwards of 1.5 hrs to receive. It's really too bad because they make a good butter chicken and a good butter chicken naan sandwich. Went to thai express for my fix today. read more

-Expensive -I had the Chicken Teriyaki.. Noodles were mushy, sauce was gross and the chicken tasted like it was from a frozen dinner. read more

Was told by a co-worker (who used to live in Vancouver) about a version of Won Ton soup that only seemed available in BC...its called Wor Won Ton soup. After some research I found that the Wok Box offered this soup. I decided to give it a try. AMAZING!!! Since I don't have a comparison for it, I can only say it was absolutely delicious. It was fresh, flavorful and well worth the price of $8.95. The portion was huge (enough for three meals for me) and filled with tender/crisp vegetables. The only recommendation I would have would be to add some mushrooms and snow peas. Definitely a fan and will be returning many more times. read more

I will never eat here again. I expected this place to be similar to the Noodle Box, with fresh asian stir fry and authentic sauces. The wok box is pre-frozen deep fried crap that's fried a second time or nuked in the microwave. It's then topped with bottled sauces loaded with sugar, cornstarch and MSG. YUCK. There's nothing authentic about this food - it's pure deep fried crap. read more

I never thought I would go back here after the last time I went and their wonton soup tasted like dish soap but my faith is renewed with their butter chicken as it leaves me wanting more. read more

Great alternative to the burger joints for a quick food fix. I'm a fan of the Butter Chicken. While it isn't sit-down Indian restaurant quality, it's still tasty and served up quick. The mongolian beef and broccoli is also a good choice. read more

I enjoyed it here the first time I came, but I must of been really hungry because the second time I went I didn't enjoy it as much. I find it very over priced and the food is pretty generic. With that said, if the prices dropped I would enjoy the food a lot better. I only got the crunchy honey chicken (I think that is what it is called) and found it to be very sweet. I also got the wong tong soup which was good... Not too salty. read more

Great spot for a quick Asian style meal. Don't expect gourmet fare but it quick and tasty. If their nutrional info is correct it's also pretty calorie kind too! read more

I wasn't a fan of this place when it first opened the food was just to plain flavour wise but since they changed up the menu I really enjoy eating here. It's a great spot to grab lunch when your shopping or working near the crossing. read more

Yup. As promised. Nothing fancy. Simple. Quick. Was full after a won ton & a noodle bowl

If you like lots of Noodles, then this is your place, I didnt feel like I was stepping into a dinning experience, it was more less, pick a noodle, sit, get called up, and try to find the meat in your dish. read more

Not a bad concept, but my first impression wasn't great. I tried the Pad Thai and it certainly didn't taste like Pad Thai. It wasn't bad, but wasn't Pad Thai. read more