They are located in a hidden area but once you see the sign, you should stop to enjoy their delicious food! I had the Shrimp Bowl & Chicken Curry Togo. The service was nice & fast, I waited less than 10 mins for my order. It's a great portion size for a happy lunch or dinner. The flavor was packed with savory spices making the heat just right! I'll be back for their weekday specials! They have a different special each day read more

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Pinch Boil is always delicious! I got the Prawn Bowl and added the cabbage! Delicious!!! It is stuffed with shrimp and the cabbage added a freshness to the dish. I also got some dumplings! Also excellent!! I will definitely be back. I was in and out for a to go lunch on a workday. read more

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This time I tried the prawn bowl and it was so delicious. My husband had the shrimp boil & it was just as amazing. Everything was very fresh and delicious. If you haven't been to pinchable house you need to stop by and check them out. They also have sandwiches. read more

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Great food, tried their dirty bird bowl. It is on the spicy side so if you can't handle spicy food, don't do it. Portion was perfect, chicken tasted delicious! Tried the spring rolls, better than what I expected. Came with a sauce, tasted homemade and wasn't too sweet. Waitress was nice and helpful. I got my stuff to go and came nicely packaged in timely manner. Clean place. Would go back when in area. Parking can get tricky and tight. read more

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It's AAPI Month and we kicked it off with a visit to @pinchboilhouse. Check out their daily specials! Dad had Lemonade, Hubby had Pineapple Cider, and I had Kona Big Wave Golden Ale. We got the Pinch Fries to share. Dad had the Kap's Chicken Curry Bowl with coconut curry. Dad loved the sauce. I had the Prawn Star Bowl. Hubby had the Crab & Shrimp Combo. All the food was phenomenal! We got our first stamp and a 10% off the bill. Get the AAPI passport and check it out! read more

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SMACK AF! They have saporro on draft. Bomb food and draft beer what more do we want! Friday is $5 pinch fries which is slay! The flavors in my tounge are wild but it's soo good y'all! Service is great and vibes are chill inside no cap you won't retreat it it slaps hard! read more

Pinch Boil House - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Always a good time, good food, great service. For the third time in two months, the team at Pinch have been nothing short of amazing. Always helpful, always making sure we don't want for anything super friendly. On this visit my brother came in from out of town and I was confident Pinch would prove a good venue for the get together. I tried the Thursday special - The Dirty Bird, which was fine. It has a good blend of flavor between the Korean bbq chicken and the cole slaw, pickles, and unami mayo, but it's nowhere near as awesome as the pulled pork curry. My mom went with the giant snow crab boil, my niece had a pound of crawfish, the kids had their sausage and shrimp lil bowls. My brother had the bahn mi pork rice bowl which he devoured, then picked at the others leftovers. Wasn't much left in the end. I've been here several times, but usually at lunch, and it hadn't seemed busy, but Thursday evening for dinner it can get busy. Plenty of parking out front in the evening when the other stores in the strip are closed. If you want a meeting spot with good beer, and food with an Asian zing, you won't be off the mark at Pinch. read more

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Pinch Boil House is the comfort food that everyone needs in their lives! This amazing restaurant originally opened in downtown San Antonio and was one of the first ones (if not the first) to bring southeast asian-inspired food to the Alamo City. After covid they moved their restaurant to the Alamo Heights area making them way more accessible to everyone in the city. The restaurant itself is really nice with plenty of indoor seating and a couple outdoor tables. I love that their menu is simple with not too many options, which I think is a sign of a great restaurant. With that being said, I've only had their two chicken bowls since I don't eat seafood. The Dirty Bird consists of korean buffalo chicken, cabbage slaw, peppers and some spicy mayo. This bowl is absolutely delicious and can be very filling. If you are really into fried style chicken, this bowl is definitely for you. However, my #1 pick has to be the Kap's Chicken Curry. This bowl is made with roasted chicken, panang curry, potato, cilantro and other delicious spices. If you love curry, this is the bowl for you! The combination of the curry with the roasted chicken is what dreams are made of. Frankly, I could eat this every day of my life and would be the happiest person in the planet. Thank you Pinch Boil House for always bringing consistent delicious food to San Antonio! read more

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Had a chance to visit Pinch for Yelp Elite Week and was truly impressed by the visit. We ordered the prawn star & the chicken curry. Both were delicious and just the perfect amount of food! I thought the price was reasonable for the quality and amount you get & I loved how they even have weekly specials. It's an order at the counter style establishment which I personally enjoy if I'm looking for something quick but not fast food quality. Definitely recommend if you're in the area & want some seafood or curry! read more

Hidden nice little gem in a busy area. The service is amazing. The staff was very welcoming and brought us some menus since we had our kids. This is a family place so do expect that. I feel some people forget children are in this world and judge restaurants on this so I must note it. They have a baby changing station and high chairs. Took a picture of the kids menu for future visiting families. The food was phenomenal! I've ordered delivery and on-site, both amazing! I've had the business bowl and LOVED IT! Now this, wow! It's a must place to try! I will definitely come-by again and/order from them. Love this cute little spot! read more

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Yummy! Smells so freaking good the moment you walk in. We were greeted when we walked in the door. The cashier was great. She explained the menu items. The food came out quick. Everything we had was delicious. I had a sandwich and some fries. My fiancé had potstickers and rolls. It was all great. We took our leftovers to go because it was entirely too much for us to finish. The only negative was the drinks. It was like $3 for a tiny drink. Otherwise I will definitely be back. read more

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The pinch fries were amazing and I'll definitely be back to try a bowl or sandwich, unfortunately the boil wasn't good for me, crawfish were over cooked, the OG Garlic sauce was more watery than butter and the seasoning was pretty bland still in the hunt for a good boil ! read more

Pinch Boil House - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came in on New Years day, not crowded which is cool as the upbeat music makes the atmosphere very pleasant. The place is really clean and the tables are well spaced. I was greeted by someone who may not have wanted to work the holiday. (Sorry) She made the most of it and was professional and helpful and stayed super busy. I was very happy with her knowledge and suggestions on the vegetarian options. One note they only have coke zero and water on the fountain, no unsweetened tea. But if you would like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage this place has you covered. I lthink it's very smart that their selection doesn't compete with the pub next door. The menu is a variety of different Asian styles and fusion. There are some vegetarian options which I want to return to try. The portion size, spice level and temperature are all great. However I honestly am mixed about the garlic butter sauce. The sauce is more Asian than Cajun, in fact to my surprise there's not a lot of Cajun influence here. The garlic butter sauce is okay but they've added orange to the flavor and in my opinion that is lost in the strong garlic. I may try this again with another flavor and heat level as this is also a choice of several options. Overall not a bad meal for the price, I would however offer some suggestions overlooked, perhaps offer unsweetened tea, it is an option for those who don't drink soft drinks but also want more than water. I'd also add salt, pepper and hot sauce to the tables. The foods good but different people have different levels of taste. Definitely looking forward to coming back. P.s. the little wet naps under the bowls are a nice surprise as I am messy when it comes to this kind of eating read more

Pinch Boil House - Business boil with extra sausage - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Really fantastic location to dine.  Adore the atmosphere, menu, and service. Pop in. Grab a menu. Order at the counter when ready. We tried the egg rolls and dumplings to start. The eggs rolls are packed the right way .. lots of meat and fillings... thick and served with Thai chili sauce. Then Prawn star with peanut slaw added (Yum!!). It had lots of shrimp and a fantastic spicy sirracha coating and a garlic butter mayo sauce. The Kap's chicken curry was spicy, herby, and amazing. The lemongrass and cilantro paired well with the deep, rich flavor of the curry sauce. I would have liked a little more rice in the bowl, but it was plenty to eat. The service was helpful, timely, and very nice! The atmosphere is eclectic with a very cool movie theme, Thai colors and modern layouts. read more

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We ordered takeout (DoorDash) from Pinch Boil and it was pretty great! Realllly flavorful dishes and waay better than most things on DoorDash. I got Kap's Chicken Curry and savored every bite. The creamy coconutty curry was so fragrant, the chicken so moist, and the potatoes were tender. To not waste a drop of that tasty sauce, I made some rice at home to eat it all up. My husband ordered the Prawn Star bowl and inhaled it. He gives it two thumbs up. My only compaint is that the portions seemed a littttle small. It could be limited by the size of the takeout container but I wish there was a little more food in each order. Definitely will be ordering again from here! read more

This is probably my 3rd time this month eating at this spot. Probably the best snow crab in San Antonio. They actually put some thought behind their spices and flavor combinations. This isn't one of those places where they throw butter and salty spices in a bag. Great prices, great atmosphere, great food. They also have some curry bowls which are bomb! read more

Pinch Boil House - 1 lb of mussels , 1 lb of snow crab - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Low-key ambience, service was very quick. The boil was not bad, but the garlic butter was overpowering and I couldn't taste a ton of freshness in the seafood. However the salad was incredible (peanut dressing, chicken). read more

Pinch Boil House - Salad, crab + shrimp boil - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I wasn't a fan of the food. The OG garlic butter sauce was oddly thick and it kept messing with my brain. The flavor was there but I just wasn't a fan. Nice to see they have happy hour and the customer service was great. read more

Pinch Boil House - Garlic OG sauce - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

If you're looking for Quick, easy and delicious! And chill spot to try. Def chief this boil house was perfection in every bite. We ordered the business boil, mild with garlic butter and let me tell you it was finger licking good. The service was friendly and quick. If you're looking for a quick boil full of flavor check this place out! read more

Pinch Boil House - Buisness boil - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First let me state that the gentlemen at this dining establishment have fantastic customer service. I'll be honest and tell you I actually first tried their food via UberEats. I was blown away (and that's truly saying a lot) by the flavor explosion that took place in the Business Boil my hubby and I ordered. It was seasoned so good and tasted like it was made with care. I loved it so much I couldn't wait to try one of their other dishes. Weeks later, I went to work and decided to do lunch with a co-worker. What a great excuse to physically visit The Pinch Boil House! We arrived, parking was plentiful, the decor (with the beautiful map on the wall) was a nice touch. The gentleman behind the counter was extremely helpful with recommendations for my friend, since this was his first time. We ordered the Dirty Bird and Banh Mi (chicken) bowls. Once again the flavors danced on my palate and to go above and beyond they were kind enough to add to my co-workers first experience in their restaurant and provided us some free pork egg rolls. Co-worker could not stop raving about the yumminess he experienced. Thank you for making this a fantastic foodie-share! read more

Pinch Boil House - Chicken Banh Mi Bowl - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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What a terrific place Pinch Boil House is. I ordered one of their signature rice bowls, the Bahn MI, and it was awesome. Typically served as a sandwich, the Pinch version is served in a bowl with rice or you can substitute greens if your are watching out for those killer carbs . After looking at the menu, I will definitely have to come back and try one of their Fresh Seafood Boils. It looks like shrimp, snow crab legs, clams and mussels are standard offerings but, right now you can get crawfish. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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You need to visit Pinch if you want fantastic food served quickly with friendly service! We swung by for a late dinner a few nights ago to try it out for the first time. The cashier answered a few of our questions and gave us some recommendations. Neither of us were feeling seafood at the time so we ended up ordering The Dirty Bird bowl and the Pinch Chopped Salad with chicken. The presentation of both dishes was beautiful with fresh, vibrant veggies. My bowl was piping hot, the chicken was cooked perfectly, and there was a ton of flavor with some really nice heat. The salad was crisp and fresh with another perfectly cooked chicken and a really tasty dressing as well. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of our meal and left knowing we would be back again very soon! read more

Pinch Boil House - Pinch Chopped Salad with Chicken - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Always delicious! Have visited several times. Nice atmosphere, lots of color. Friendly service.

Just delicious.. we sampled three dishes and they were both uniquely flavored. The shrimp on the prawn star was lightly battered, it sounded so good that I ordered extra shrimp. They do not have a kid's menu, however they were quick to offer adjustments on their regular menu to satisfy my picky eater. And the staff... very very friendly. Highly recommend and will be going back soon! read more

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I seriously just love this place. Second time coming back and it was just as good, if not better than the first time we came here. Their flavors are carefully thought out, well executed. Everything is so flavorful on its own and then when it's blended, sigh, just perfection. Their curry is hands down the best curry I've ever had. That says a lot because I LOVE curry. I eat it at least once a week and still pinch boil house blows me away. The loco moco was a daily special so I'm not sure if they'll have it again but it was so fun to try! My husband said it reminded him of being back in Hawaii but slightly better. Pork egg rolls were juicy on the inside, crispy outside, flavorful with and without the sauce. I can't say enough things about this place. Worth every penny, every mile to drive there. 1000% will be coming back. Prices are fair and best of all: their staff is incredible. read more

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Pinch Boil House is a real treat, and a good value -- exciting food that you can keep coming back to and rediscovering things on the menu. The focus is Southeast Asian dishes but with Cajun flair. The Prawn Star is a standout: fried shrimp with a honey sriracha glaze in a rice bowl with scallions and garlic butter mayo. Each bite of shrimp is a burst of flavor. The seafood boils are customizable but it's so easy to just get the Business Boil, with the right balance of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potato. The sauce and spice levels are customizable, too. Among the dishes to share -- or order as appetizers -- we tried the salad, full of fresh greens, and the fried dumplings are crispy with a savory filling. Goals: try the egg rolls. read more

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Decent place in San Antonio for a quick lunch bowl. Got the business boil with garlic butter and spice is nice. The ingredients were quality but it was sad to have just one sausage, though the amount of shrimp made up for it. The disappointing part was the lack of flavor, as it tasted like they boiled it in plain water and then put sauce on top, which made it bland. Service is quick and other dishes were not bad. Portions are on the smaller side and the appetizer fries ($6.50) were tasty but like for one serving. I might come back if I'm craving shrimp but other than that I wasn't impressed. read more

Pinch Boil House - Business boil ($13.50) - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

If you are looking for a classic seafood boil...... look somewhere else. The crablags were easy to break and looked fresh, but had a slightly fishy taste and smell. The Asian garlic butter have a consistency of hot and spicy sauce, so a little slimy. read more

Pinch Boil House - Snow crab legs - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My husband and I stopped for crawfish boil and peeled crawfish. The food was good but a bit pricey for a no thrill restaurant. The crawfish and shrimp was perfectly cooked. The sauce was Asian inspired and a bit different from the typical boil but was tasty. The upgrade for the corn, baby potato and single 1-5-2 inch sausage was meh. The corn looked beautiful but mushy. I didn't eat it after a single bite. We ordered the healthy bowl to balance our meal. We enjoyed it and was a good accompaniment. We ordered the fried dumpling which was only okay. In my mind, I was getting pan-fried dumplings so I was disappointed when the deep-fried dumplings came out. I re-read the menu and it was my mistake. We will unlikely come back since it would be way out of our way to come back. But, if we do, we may try a couple of their bowls. read more

We came back last night to try other items on the menu and they did not disappoint! We live on the other side of town, but it's definitely worth the drive. They were playing awesome throwback music, too! read more

Pinch Boil House - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We tried this restaurant as part of Yelp Elite week and it was very good! The restaurant is in a shopping center and easy to find. The service was very nice and welcoming. The food was very good and I'm looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Our go to goodness! When you want delicious, well prepared curry, stop by here and you won't be disappointed. All of the curries sounds great to choose from but I'm limited to chicken and what I can tell you about it is its mmm mmm good! It's great! read more

Let us talk about seafood! This place offers variety of seafood plates with interesting sauces that I have not seen within the city. They also have some other meats in the menu which makes it more interesting. Ordered "The Dirty Bird", a korean inspired buffalo fried chicken it is really tasty with one issue the sauce was overpowering to the point you can't enjoy it. I do suggest to get the sauce controlled or have the customer choose how much sauce needs to be added. I know some would love to have sauce in their bowl. "Business Boil - Signature Boil Combos" with coconut curry. Their sauces is very simple and easy to choose on. It is well priced, which I mean budget friendly. You can customize your Boil Combos but sauces can't be mixed. "Pinch Fries" - fries is good for 2-3 people really tasty with crab meat and some of their sauces. I am wondering what makes it their price like that? Maybe they do their own work for the crab. For seafood lover, this is a good venture with your fries (ilovefriesandcrabmeat) - a crab meat topping. The place was packed when we visited but they were attentive enough to ensure they will serve you and address your concerns. They have lots of classic movie posters and other arts. They does not have outside sitting but they do table or bar. They offer beer, sodas and wine. All of their staff were nice and just accommodating. Very helpful and try their best to assist all especially those time we visited where it was packed. Also they have crawfish and I am not sure if it is only seasonal. Contact them or visit the place for you to know more! read more

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This place is in a perfect location for UIW student - across the street from main entrance. HAPPY HOUR: Tues-Friday 3-6 PM worth it! I ordered the Business Boil - 1/2 lb of shrimp, corn, sausage and potato, I customized mine with dragon sauce and the "spice is nice" dry rub, really spicy, REALLY GOOD. I saved the corn for last to absorb all the flavors and it was perfect. My husband ordered The Dirty Bird rice bowl - Korean Buffalo chicken, Asian cabbage slaw, peppers, and topped with umami mayo. The presentation for this dish was my favorite, see pic below! We ordered two Sapporo's and friend dumplings off the happy hour menu. Had a great time and will be back when I visit UIW friends. read more

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These guys started out doing pop-up crawfish boils in which you would have to follow their online account to find out where they would be. They then found a spot downtown, which became surrounded by construction. Luckily, they are now closer to me in Alamo Heights and I finally had time to visit. I have been here twice, now. Both times, my wife ordered 1 lb of shell-on shrimp in coconut curry with a side of corn. The first time, she ordered it with Spice God, and the second time with Spice is Nice. She liked both and just depends on your mood (or how much spice you can handle). The first time I went, I had the Prawn Star rice bowl, which is fried honey-Sriracha glazed shrimp, scallions, and garlic butter mayo. The second time, I had the Business Boil, which is a 1/2 lb of peeled shrimp, sausage, corn, and potato. I chose Spice is Nice. I can handle Spice God (or level 10 spice at any restaurant), but I like to sit in the middle of the spice range. While I did like the mix of sides that came with the Business Boil, I prefer the Prawn Star rice bowl more. Both times, the kids shared pork egg rolls and fried dumplings. Their beer selection is pretty decent and I ordered something on tap both times. I will definitely be back for more. read more

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We love this spot and the daily specials always come thruuuuu!! Today we shared the curry chicken bowl for $8 and the business boil for $12ish. The garlic butter flavor is fire and has the perfect amount of spice. Sausage and shrimp is always delicious and tender. Check their IG out for details on the bowl/deal of the day! They also have these amazing pinch fries, which come with crab meat and this spicy sauce. Huge serving and yummy if you're looking for something else to eat! read more

Best seafood I ever had in a while. This place used to be on downtown, but now that they're on broadway, I never hesitate to visit. Shared an appetizer with my friend. The food came out quick but not too quick. I had enough time to enjoy my lunch. The service was great. As usual, the server made me feel at home. The restaurant is well-lit, good music playing, and not too overstimulating. I'm a fan and will keep coming back. Highly recommend. read more

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I'm so glad I finally tried this place! The friendliest warmest costumer service, perfect portions, fair prices and amazingly delicious food! The menu is simple and customizable, and I can't wait to go back and try more combinations! If you like Asian flair and seafood this is the place for you. read more

Pinch Boil House - Inside - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 4/5 I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and glad I finally got around to doing so. This is probably one of the best meals I've had in San Antonio. First off, don't worry about navigating their menu. The employees are very friendly and knowledgable and will help you figure out a dish + sides + sauce combination that is right for you. I ended up going with the shrimp, rice, corn combo with garlic butter and medium spice. I love spicy food and this was perfect. All based on recommendation from my server. I don't know what their secret is but I think it is in the sauce. It is very unique and extremely flavorful. Perfect for seafood. While writing this review, I am already craving my next meal here. Pinch Boil House will definitely be on my regular list! read more

Pinch Boil House - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We hit this place whenever we get down to San Antonio because it's unique and delicious!