The food was delicious and the right serving size. The yellow rice was spiced well and the lamb and steak were cut into bite size pieces. The couple greeting and cooking the food were courteous and very friendly. We ate at one of the tables. Others took take out. The tables were clean. The food is served in a "to go" box. The cover had sweet notes on them. read more

For what it is the chicken and rice box is great. It's super simple yellow rice with either chicken or lamb. The chicken is really good I'd say a solid 8/10 the lamb is 10/10. It's so good. The boxes come with yellow rice which has always been well cooked and seasoned and a simple salad. You can get the cream sauce and hot sauce on top. Super simple lunch, no frills just great flavor. The meat and rice are both seasoned well and cooked great. 1 star off because I think they could be a bit overpriced but overall not bad considering that's most things now. But simple should be cheap, just my opinion. Great spot for lunch. Would be back. read more

Food was delish and staff was friendly! A gem! I got the chicken and it was tasty and a really good amount. I will be back for sure.

Hands down the best take-out place in C'ville! Ingredients are always fresh, portions are generous, and their secret sauce and spice blend in the meat and rice go so well together! This is my go-to restaurant whenever I'm in town. Charming location, friendly staff, and an amazing owner. You won't find a better or healthier option at such a reasonable price anywhere in town! read more

So good! Visit this place often and it's good every time, always hot and never fails to deliver.

I'm not sure how I feel about this place. It's just an overpriced halal cart with dried meat. The flavor wasn't there the sauce wasn't there either. read more

Box'd Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Delicious! I miss this place so much ever since I moved from Charlottesville. Staff is always nice and moves quickly and the Steak over Rice and salad is my favorite. read more

If you want something that's filling, tasty, casual, and affordable, this is definitely a great spot to hit. You get a good-sized portion for around $12 that'll last you well into the night before you get hungry again. There are spice levels to the hot sauce you choose - I got the 4/5 "hot" option which wasn't too spicy, but I'm also Asian and I eat spicy food all the time (might be pretty spicy if you're white and don't eat spicy food). read more

Box'd Kitchen - Falafel wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Great experience. Food was very delicious and the customer service was great. I enjoyed their outdoor seating as well

The food is absolutely delightful and delicious. I have recommended it to my sister once & it seems every time that I have follow appointments here at UVA Medical we always try support this business. We have however dined in once & customer service was great as well. Greeted once we came in the door & our food was fresh!!! Great timing on when out food was brought to us. If your ever just visiting Charlottesville definitely try & support their business. read more

Quick, easy, tasty takeout food - I always opt for the lamb gyro but the price of the box is pretty high for the amount of food you get. The white sauce is great! read more

Box'd Kitchen - a salad in a plastic container - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Love this place so much! I've been here so many times and always enjoy my meal. The meat is always tender and I love the sauce that they drizzle over the meat and rice. The portion size is perfect -- not too little and not too much. Service has always been speedy in my experience, which I appreciate. If you're in Charlottesville, you MUST visit this place!! read more

This may be an isolated experience but this time around I received some vegetables that seemed like they were spoiled at least to tomato and some of the lettuce but other than that the rest of the food was spot on and very good this restaurant was way better in quality a few years ago though. In my honest opinion i did have good memories of this restaurant I just wish they executed my food better read more

The customer service and the food were exceptional. Will definitely ho back and try other items on their menu. I highly recommend!! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Chicken over rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Stopped here for dinner and despite the small menu was pleasantly surprised with what I got! I ordered the chicken over rice. The sauce and flavors were good. I would opt for extra chicken and less rice. As they put a heaping amount of rice but not much chicken. All in all it was quick and fast. Just would like to see more menu items. The staff was also super friendly and nice, something you always have to appreciate!! Anyways, it was good, but not my favorite. Definitely happy I tried it though, and would recommend stopping if you're looking for something quick! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Chicken over Rice & Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Had the lamb wrap and it was spot on! Just enough food. You can also get it as a bowl (over rice and salad) for a more complete meal. Loved the tasty (& photogenic) sauces as well. read more

Box'd Kitchen - Lamb Wrap and Steak over Rice & Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I love their lamb meat! Very convenient for lunch. I like the fact that they have a few good options as opposed to a huge menu since I have a hard time picking what to eat. read more

Good, fast food. Service is pleasant food is pretty healthy. Also excellent that it's right across the street from the Hampton Inn hotel which makes it convenient. read more

The owner reached out and explained that the night I ordered was the day of student return after spring break, and they were slammed. Mistakes were made, and correction and apology offered. I accept that, as no one is perfect, but ownership of performance is very important. I will see how the next visit goes. read more

Box'd provides some pretty good, quick boxes to go. Although it is pretty far for students to come all the way from grounds, it is worth it in terms of value. I ordered the steak wrap and it's a very healthy option with a mixture of a salad, bread, and a few pieces of steak. The sauce helped a lot in terms of flavor, but I do wish that my box came with a few more pieces of steak inside. However, it's very filling and is good for a quick bite. read more

Box'd Kitchen - Steak Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

My first time having Box's did not disappoint. It was the perfect blend and burst of flavor in every bite. It hit all the right spots. The price is also perfectly reasonable for the portions you receive. Definitely recommend giving this place a try because they are quick, consistent, and reasonably priced! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Chicken over Rice & Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Super tasty, but didn't hit close enough to home. I'm use to halal guys and carts being from the north. Comparatively, flavor profile was similar but the portion size is less and costs $4 more. I got the lamb over rice and salad. What looked like a hefty serving, was really just a sprinkle of lamb on top of a bed of rice. I did love that you can choose how much heat you wanted, I opted for the mild, but could have gone spicier. The white sauce always makes this dish, wish I had more! read more

Honestly one of the best meals I've had in Cville for such an amazing price. Came in late at night to take a box and was blown away by the quality of food. I got a chicken box and loved the flavor of the chicken; there wasn't a single chewy piece in the lot. The rice was absolutely delicious, the salad was fresh, and the sauces were flavorful. I would say that the flavor is pretty authentic and goes well with everything in the box. The only downside was that my food took forever to come out and that the pita was mediocre. But everything else honestly made up for these two things. In terms of atmosphere it's not really a place built to sit and eat for a while in, but it was clean and just enough to grab a quick bite. Will definitely be back again! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Chicken box - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

If you have ever spent time in the UK or Germany this place will feel familiar. In both of those countries small gyro shops are common, cheap, late night options. True to that form this restaurant is open late and has a limited menu. At $10 I have had more expensive meals, but this still felt pricey for what I got. The lamb bowl came with a lot of rice and a small handful of bag salad. The biggest sin of this restaurant was the lamb. Cooking gyro lamb on a griddle drys out the meat and leaves it crunchy. Not only had they done this, but they chopped it in to small bits draining what ever moisture it had left. My wife had the chicken which was better but still only so so. If you need food and there are no other options open then it might be worth a visit. Otherwise C'ville has a ton of other places worth trying. read more

Nice young man at the counter and the food was excellent. Kudos to the woman at the grill. I had a lamb wrap and my wife the chicken over rice and salad. read more

Came here on a random sunday afternoon and the place was dead. Only one worker and she took my order before proceeding to grill the meat herself! Quite impressive because she still managed to get the food out pretty quickly for my boyfriend and I. We got the lamb over rice and the beef over rice, and we both agreed lamb is definitely the way to go. Their spicy level also isn't something to be afraid of, their red sauce isn't as hot as the Halal guys' red sauce. Also if you eat in, you can grab a complimentary water bottle! Our only complaint was the rice was evidently left out for a bit or made awhile ago, because it was too dry. Overall, it's definitely an affordable and quick lunch. I would come here all the time if I worked in the area! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Lamb over rice, hot! - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Fast, affordable and delicious takeout. Try the chicken over rice and salad HOT! I'll be back weekly. Thank you and welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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3.5 stars - Box'd is on a really easy to reach spot on West Main which is nice! The service was also friendly and fast, but I'm not sure how often I plan on coming back. The food itself was pretty good, I got the steak and rice/salad box, and my friend got the vegetarian falafel one. The falafel looked really cute, they were like small nuggets, but there weren't that many. Like other people mentioned, the sauce tasted really sweet, which wasn't off putting, but just noticeable. We each paid around $10 for our meals but were still hungry after, which was the biggest let down, even though the food was pretty tasty! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Nothing beats a hot, spicy, cheap platter of street meat. I eagerly anticipated my weekly $5 box of chopped lamb over rice topped with tangy white and fiery red sauces when I lived in a city with a halal cart on every other block. This type of food is something I miss dearly, so Box'd Kitchen enticed me with its menu of meat over rice dishes. We tried both the chicken and lamb over rice. The small portion of meat and rice disappointed given the $10 price tag per platter. On the positive side, the chicken and lamb were both juicy and well-seasoned and the rice was fluffy. I also appreciated the ingredients in the salad like red pepper and chickpeas that represented an upgrade from usual iceberg lettuce and mealy tomato. Unfortunately, the white sauce smothered all over the platter had too much sweetness for my liking and was gloppy. The red sauce did a decent job of cutting the richness, but the platters ate sweet overall (especially since the meats had cinnamon in the marinade). Box'd Kitchen didn't satisfy my craving for halal cart food, but it's an okay option if you're around The Corner. read more

I'm hooked. Very similar to New York's Halal Brothers food cart. My favorite is the Lamb over rice. The meat is juicy, rice is tasty and the side salad compliments the dish well. Their white sauce is really good. The portions are filling. The service is pleasant and prompt. Thumbs up! read more

Box'd Kitchen - Lamb over Rice & Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This place is a pretty good option for a quick and somewhat different meal. Some people compare it to halal guys but... it's kind of expensive and much less filling. The service was very fast and the worker was really nice! I got the falafel box, but was kind of disappointed with the little amount of falafel that was given. The sauce is sweet (even if you ask for it hot) which I personally enjoy but can see how it wouldn't be everyone's favorite. I expected it to be a lot more filling since it was rice and veggies, but I was still hungry after eating it. It's a pretty okay option and is different and faster than the usual corner/downtown area restaurants. read more

Box'd Kitchen - Falafel and rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Very simple, yet delicious go-to meal. Their menu consist of two main entrees: a wrap or rice/salad with your choice of protein (lamb, chicken or falafel). I've gotten a chance to try all their protein by now and I'd suggest sticking with their lamb or chicken (dark meat). Their falafel has a tough exterior and I found it rather dry. Their sauces are great. They have a red spicy sauce and a white yogurt sauce. If you like it spicy, ask for extra sauce, but always ask for extra white sauce -- you won't regret it. Everyone I've taken here has enjoyed it. Luckily, it's walking distance from where I work so it's a quick, reasonably priced ($8-10) and delicious option for me for lunch! read more

Delicious - new favorite place to eat along the Corner. Flavors remind me a little of the The Hallal Guys food truck in NYC which I love. Inexpensive, fast, and delicious. Will be visiting again. read more

Cheap food and quick service! Place is pretty empty, seems more of a take out place. Style reminds me of the New York food. Decent lunch place for the price. read more

Box'd Kitchen - Lamb over rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Very similar to "halal brothers" serving "meat over rice". I tried the lamb of rice and asked them to make it spicy. It was quite good ! read more

There was only one positive about the place - the food tasted good. Here is why I gave it only 3 stars: - front door was dirty as you walk in - bathroom was dirty like at a gas station - amount of food is not worth the $10+ you pay, we were still hungry after we finished - there was not enough sauce on the food, was too dry - there was a very tiny amount of meat on the dish, definitely felt robbed of the $$ on that as well Not coming back. read more

Unfortunately I had a "meh" experience eating here on a Saturday night. It was my first time trying this place and the food was definitely not fresh - maybe they were slow today? I got the chicken over rice salad and my pita bread was so stale (like cardboard) and the chicken was dry and had cartilage in it. They didn't skimp out on the meat though because it was about 50% meat, 30% yummy basmati rice, 20% veggies, smothered in A LOT of their yogurt based sauce and some spicy red sauce. I definitely suggest asking for less white sauce or mixing it in completely so that it is evenly distributed with everything. I'll update if I go on a better day because this place does have a lot of potential. read more

Box'd Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

As someone who is from the New York City area and has had my fair share of the famous Halal Guys, as well as a few knockoff food trucks and brick and mortar places across New York, New Jersey, and even in Virginia, I was excited to see something similarly of Charlottesville. First off, I stumbled on this on grub hub but I didn't know the food was meat/rice platters. The name and logo and description isn't very clear as to what cuisine they're trying to convey. The marketing in me wants to help them in this- changing the logo/design, having specials to students particularly on Friday and Saturday nights after turning up. I think they'd make a killing closer to Grounds, at the farmers market or a food truck near UVA. Every time I pass by or go in, it's empty. The food selections are good, there is a decent set of selections from chicken, pork, lamb, beef, and vegetarian. The salad is like an actual salad, rather than scraps of iceberg lettuce they put on the platters in NYC. Although there's something to be said about those platters being mostly meat and rice and some vegetables, rather than how half of the platter is salad in this one which I was hoping for less of. The actual food tastes decent - they ask you to customize the spice level- which I appreciate. The meat and sauce is good, not as great as the Halal Guys but it'll do. However, the rice leaves me something to be desired. It's your typical yellow colored basmati but it was dry both times I got it. It could be that it has been out for a while and just sitting in a warmer. When I go to halal guys or similar restaurants, the rice was recently fried on the grill and put on the warmer for 5 minutes tops before serving. I think once the salad to meat/rice ratio changes, serving sizes get a little larger, and moisture of rice gets better, I'll be sitting this at around a 3/5. read more

The taste was good but it looked like there was a considerable amount of dirt in my salad. Which is obviously not stellar. I also don't think the amount they give you is worth $10. read more

Box'd Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Fantastic food. Have been wanting to try this place since it's inception as "Over the Rice". From what I can tell, Box'd Kitchen used to be a food truck in Arlington called "Over the Rice". It seems as though they carried this name forward initially, but to my surprise at some point in the last month or so they changed the name before the opening. Regardless, I walked up today and was immediately greeted by the owner who gave me the run down on the process. I asked for chicken and they threw together a box for me. Very similar to your standard Chicago "chicken rice" dishes, and absolutely amazing. The flavor combo with the 2 homemade sauces really caught me off guard in a positive way. I would not have though that flavor profile possible. Pricing was very fair, especially taking current Charlottesville lunch cuisine into account. Roughly $9 for what I consider a medium-large amount of food. Not overly full but quite happy. I will certainly be back here. I have already told 3 of my friends about this place. Pros: Clean Great food Good service Nice owners Cons: Have yet to find any read more