Whoever is in charge of choosing how to feed Microsofties is doing a great job. Friends recommend Facing East to me over and over. Now, it’s conveniently serving food in Microsoft Cafes.
The menu is simple, but flavorful. You can choose a bento box of Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Tofu.
I went for their Three Cup Chicken.
The bento comes with
- Rice
- Three Cup Chicken
- Pickled Cucumbers
- Pickled Vegetables
- Marinated Egg
- Sauteed Vegetables
There’s also some spicy pepper sauce. I use it sparingly, just enough to remember I’m alive.
The Three Cup Chicken reminds me of Chicken Adobo, which is probably why I like it so much. The chicken is salty and savory. The peppers, green onion, and basil help to offer diverse bites.
The sides also shine. The vegetables are seasoned well, and I think have ginger. Usually, a side of vegetables feels like a low effort after-thought. These I gladly eat.
Just look at the soy sauce soaking into the egg. The flavor is soaked into the white and balances well with the yolk. I’m not a big hard boiled egg fan, but these are fun to eat.
There are some pickled vegetables underneath.
This bento hits all the good flavor points: savory, salty, spicy, and tangy.
My co-workers and I eat this often. I can easily recommend trying this if you’re in Cafe 43. It’s between ~$10 to ~$14 depending on the protein you choose.