The Modern Bento Box at Mix Mix
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar in Downtown Santa Ana, one of the best new restaurants in OC, just launched a new pop-up lunch concept, “Mix Box Kitchen”, which features a 3-course lunch for $15. Executive chef-owner Ross Pangilinan new lunch pop-up presents a modern bento box which features favorites from his globally inspired menu including Pork Cheek Adobo and House Made Chitarra “Carbonara” Pasta.
During lunch, which runs from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., you can create your own modern bento box, offering globally inspired combinations of Pangilinan’s salads, snacks, and mains which borrow flavors from Mexico to Morocco and techniques from Paris to the Philippines.
Priced at $15, the modern bento box is also available for take-out and features one salad, snack, and main:
1. SALAD
Gem Lettuce - tangerine, cheddar, pepitas, pomegranate vinaigrette
Moroccan Carrot Salad - harissa yogurt
Caesar Salad - garlic croutons
Green Salad - grapes, apples, blue cheese, walnuts, green goddess
Farro Salad - lemon-herb dressing
2. SNACK
Tuna Poke “Nachos” - chicharrones, avocado, seaweed
Albacore Tostada - orange, Sriracha mayo, avocado
Roasted Cauliflower - gochujang, citrus, cashews
Roasted Trumpet Mushrooms - gremolata
Chorizo Potato Croquettes - lime jalapeño aioli
3. MAIN
Korean Marinated Grilled Chicken - kimchi fried rice
Miso Salmon - soy-ginger soba noodles
Pork Cheek Adobo - garlic fried rice, chimichurri, crispy shallot
House Made Chitarra “Carbonara” - spaghetti, guanciale, black pepper, parmesan
Stir Fried Tofu - market vegetables, garlic-ginger sauce
Pangilinan’s lunch pop-up is offered Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Local working professionals can take Downtown Santa Ana’s free Lunch Trolley to Mix Mix Kitchen Bar which runs from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
Open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., and for dinner Tuesday - Thursday from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Brunch is offered every Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mix Mix Kitchen Bar is at 300 N. Main St. in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana. 714.836.5158.
