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    Blend Eatery

    4.5 (65 reviews)
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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Vanessa W.

    The super long lines out the door let you know how good this place is! This is my go-to lunch spot! They offer online order pickup, which helps to avoid the long lines. I've tried all of their protein and base options, and everything tastes fresh and delicious every time. There's a great variety of add-ons to choose from. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit a pleasant experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a tasty meal on campus.

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    Scott B.

    There are some things to like about this place, the price isn't terrible, service was fine, although they forgot part of my order, if you have a Yellowjacket/ wasp fear steer clear of here... Spam Musubi was great... the chicken bowl was not beyond average... tasted fresh but the chicken was just meh... it's basically a to-go spot so no inside eating space but the campus is beautiful so you won't be completely disappointed!

    Mary A.

    As a former Stanford postdoc, this place was my absolute go-to for lunch. Now as someone who gets to visit Stanford on occasion, this is still my must stop lunch place. Imagine if Chipotle met Asian meats & toppings - Blend Eatery brings that concept to life! If you've been to Chipotle before, the layout is very similar. You choose your base, your meats, veggies, and toppings/sauces. Most of the meats come from Filipino cuisine, with options such as Tapa, Tocino, and Adobo. I usually jump between Tocino and Adobo, but you can't go wrong with either as both are flavorful and juicy. Lots of fresh Asian-style toppings including Atchara, Edamame, Kimchi, just to name a few. You have the option to add a fried egg for an additional fee (currently $2 due to the egg shortage, normally $1.50), but the base price of your build-you-own-bowl is $12.75!! And you get a lot of food for the price, so it's a wallet-friendly meal! If you don't come to Stanford regularly, it can be a bit of a pain to find parking to just come here. Guest parking requires payment during weekdays, and they're only open for lunch hours on weekdays, so really limited opportunity. But if you're on the Stanford campus for any reason during Blend's business hours, you must make a stop!

    Clara Y.

    I'm always at blend eatery because the food is tasty and the portions are really generous. I usually get half adobo and half panko chicken. I appreciate being able to customize my lunch.

    Salad bowl with tocino and panko chicken
    Karina S.

    A great BYO Asian bowl spot on Stanford campus! The place is pretty popular with students, so there tends to be a line around lunchtime. Bowls are around $12, all meats are the same price. There is no seating inside, just grab and go, but there are some nice seating areas right outside. I had a salad bowl with half tocino and half panko chicken. Loved the texture and flavor of both meats, and the variety and amount of vegetables I got in my bowl. The tocino pork had a great sweet and savory flavor and the panko chicken was crispy and tender.Topped it off with the sriracha mayo sauce. Would definitely return to try their other protein options!

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    Robert V.

    First thing that comes to mind when I saw the set up: ASIAN CHIPOTLE The customization and the recognition of home cooked meals I'd see at home in fast food style? LOVE IT This place is also the spot to be just because as you approach the shop, there's a line out the door. I got to see the menu online but once you're in, all the choices are overwhelming just because everything's good. I ended up with a fried rice based, half panko chicken and Tocino with all my favorite toppings of edamame, fried onion, kimchi, pickled dishes, green onion and corn. In addition we got some lumpia and this was such a nice snack to munch on as we were walking around campus.

    Berna G.

    This build-your-own bowl type of restaurant is serving up Filipino fusion on campus at Stanford! I think this style of an eatery makes Filipino food very approachable since you can customize it with a variety of add-ins. They have classic Filipino items such as pork adobo, pork tocino, beef tapa, and longanisa. You can also add a fried egg for a dollar more. I was also surprised to see they have atchara (pickled veggies). The tocino was really good and had that sweet and fatty richness to it. The tapa was tender and had a simple flavoring to it. They also have some beverages that you find at the Asian markets like aloe juice, canned coconut juice, and Vietnamese iced coffee. The restaurant is similar to a Chipotle where you choose your rice, meat, veggies, toppings, and sauce with the employee making it for you. The line gets long and reaches the sidewalk during lunchtime but moves pretty quick. This is definitely a solid spot to grab lunch on campus!

    Adobo, tocino, cucumber, fried onions and garlic, spinach, white rice, spicy mayo
    Nick C.

    Never disappoints if you get the pork (beef is kinda meh). Always a huge line at lunchtime. Great vegetable selection, so it keeps the eater nutritionally balanced. Prices are good by Palo Alto standards. Nice outdoor seating area that gets plenty of sunshine.

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    Cecile B.

    Probably the best place to eat on campus. Blend offers customizable Filipino-style bowls ($12.75, plus $1.50 for an egg) which aren't anything super special but taste fresh and offer decent portions if you load up on all the toppings Downside is that lines get really long, especially since it's only open from 11-2 on weekdays -- I'd recommend ordering ahead online, but I like getting a half portion of two different meats and bases (my go-to is half salad, half brown rice with half panko chicken or tofu + half tocino and sesame mayo) and don't think you can do that through the website

    Grilled chicken on half lettuce, half noodles with lots of veggies and an egg
    Monica S.

    This may the best spot to eat on campus. If you like pan-Asian flavors, this spot is for you. A Chipotle-style spread of ingredients, from lemongrass chicken to quick-pickled daikon, rice, noodles, and fried egg. This works perfectly for days I want something with big flavor and also light, although you can definitely select options for heartier fare. Since the demise of the Psych Building Thai cafe, most food on campus is both bland and overpriced,. Blend is a welcome alternative (flavorful, and moderate $ for the area).

    Fried tofu bowl
    Deepa B.

    I had to leave a review because this place was so unexpectedly good!! Definitely feels like a hidden gem on campus. The fried tofu was breaded well, crispy, and seasoned well. The sriracha mayo was perfect on top

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    Fred T.

    SO COVID has really put a damper on dining about the Stanford Campus especially since NEXUS is closed for the duration. Fortunately for us, the Blend Eatery is still serving! The best way I can describe The Blend is Chipotle meets Filipino and ? Japanese??? cuisine but who cares whatever background the food is from.... its really good. So for my first time there: I picked a lettuce base. The greens were fresh and crisp. I added corn and edamame, the cucumbers were also nicely fresh. The crispy onions and garlic added crunch. The Panko chicken was perfectly fried and crispy. I went with the sweet chili dressing and they added just the right amount. A bit of sriracha mayo on the chicken topped it off perfectly. Like an idiot I forgot to order the fried egg which I will fix next time. My bad. Service was fast and friendly. The Blend is a most welcome addition to the dining scene on campus

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    This is my favorite restaurant I just wish you would stay open later so I could get dinner or late lunch! So yummy!

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    No vegan mains. Coffee + tiny portion of cold spring rolls costs over $8. Had to stay hungry during my meeting.

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    Food is delicious and the servers are so friendly, it brightens my day every time. Best value on campus!

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