Asian Box
Frank Klein, Chad Newton & Chef Grace Nguyen · Palo Alto
100% GF Kitchen. Fresh, Vietnamese phenom made from scratch by founders Gracie and Chad. Fast casual, inspired by Asian street stalls, buying everything fresh each day. Fine dining feel without the fine dining price.
the founder story
An incredibly clean, transparently sourced Southeast Asian street-cart-inspired phenomenon brought to life by restaurateur Frank Klein, culinary director Chad Newton, and executive chef Grace Nguyen. Launching their flagship outpost in Palo Alto right in the heart of Silicon Valley, this visionary trio set out to completely dismantle the compromises of fast-casual Asian dining by proving that rapid convenience can coexist with strict culinary integrity. Meticulously engineered as an entirely gluten-free environment utilizing 100% all-natural ingredients, responsibly raised proteins, and zero artificial fillers, Chef Grace channels her Vietnamese grandmother's legacy recipes into highly customizable rice, noodle, and vibrant vegetable boxes. Armed with a bold, street-stall energy and an uncompromising commitment to clean-label purity, this regional powerhouse delivers a beautifully structured, crash-free fuel source intentionally designed to spark creative focus and sustain peak physical performance across Silicon Valley’s top engineering and tech teams.
go-tos
Big Boxes: six-spice chicken · soy-garlic glazed steak · lime-basil shrimp · coconut curry tofu · lemongrass salmon · chilled rice noodles · spring rolls · tamarind, peanut & sriracha sauces
the menu
Big Box: Six Spice Chicken (GF, DF)
Big Box: Soy-Garlic Glazed Steak (GF, DF)
Big Box: Lime-Basil Shrimp (GF, DF)
Big Box: Coconut Curry Tofu (GF, DF)
Lemongrass Salmon (GF, DF)
Proteins by the pound (chicken, tofu, beef, shrimp) (GF, DF)
Organic Greens (GF)
Green Papaya Salad (GF, DF)
Seasonal Veggies (Vegetarian, GF)
Shrimp Spring Rolls (GF, DF)
Tofu & Vegetable Spring Rolls (GF, DF)
Peanut Sauce (GF, DF)
good for
gluten-free options
Every menu is confirmed with the kitchen when we write your proposal. Don’t see a dish? Ask. We’ll make it happen.