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My World Wrapps 2.0 Review

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[4.62/5] I’m in a conundrum ya’ll. I don’t like salad, I don’t like eating “healthy”, and I don’t want to have to pay an arm and a leg for quality ingredients but I need to lose weight especially when summer’s coming up. Lol I try not to look at the scale but I’m pretty sure I’ve ballooned into a big ball of lard. When cooking at home isn’t an option and time at a premium, what is there to do? Not trying to sound like an ad but the solution is World Wrapps.

Food (65%)
Taste to price 4.5/5
Quality to price 5/5
Portion to price 4.5/5
Average = 4.67

Service (20%)  
Friendliness 4.5/5
Promptness 4.5/5
Average = 4.5

Cleanliness (15%)
Bathroom 4.5/5
Dining area 4.5/5
Kitchen area 4.5/5
Average = 4.5

Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)]= [3.04]+[0.9]+[0.68]
= 4.62

The Pluses…  

+ Great MENU. The average ticket price is probably around $12.50. There’s something for everyone. It doesn’t matter what your diet needs are, they have a item for you. In addition, there’s a kid’s and drink menu.  

+ REWARDS PROGRAM coined the WW Perks. Some of these wraps and bowls can get pricey but the good thing about it are their rewards system. You get a free bowl/wrap every 8th visit. If you’re like me, this can be done within a week lol.

+ QUALITY. Just look at the list of ingredients on the menu. When I see quinoa, brown rice, and avocado I’m thinking quality and the best part are their prices. They’re pretty good when considering what actually goes in these wraps.

+ Well developed RECIPES with their own spin. Equally impressive are their understanding for ethnic foods. They could easily water it down with fillers like corn, carrots, and potatoes but nope they did their research. For example, a Vietnamese wrap contains mint, cucumber, glass noodles, etc. you know the things that makes it Vietnamese. Kudos!

+ HOUSE FLATBREAD. You gotta try it. I’ve never tasted flatbread like that before. It’s fresh, chewy (the good chewy), and warm. You see them throwing them into the press which I appreciate because you see the work put into it.

+ CUSTOMER SERVICE. The staff actually enjoys each others’ company and are happily there to greet and serve you. I like that they go to every table asking how the meal was. That doesn’t even happen at some of the upscale restaurants I’ve been to.

+ CLEAN. Again, kudos to the staff. I noticed the staff checking on the bathroom every so often to make sure it’s spotless. Good job guys!

The Negs…

– No major negatives here.

In Conclusion…

There’s a lot to rave about World Wrapps. Seriously, this is my kind of place and they earned themselves a loyal customer. The customer service is on point and the food is made in a way that’s enjoyable for those who aren’t fans of salad. As mentioned, there’s something for everyone whether you’re on a vegetarian, paleo, keto, gluten-free diet, it’s all there. Because of this, it’s easy for me to keep coming back because I get to lose weight without compromising taste.

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My Chicken Meets Rice Review (Santa Clara)

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[4/5] Chicken Meets Rice (CMR) meets Rich. This marks my first SF Bay restaurant review. I spent the last couple of months getting acclimated and adjusting to the local lifestyle. The Asian food here blows Boston out of the water so rather than giving every place 5 stars, I had to adjust accordingly. 

Food (65%) 
Taste to price 4/5
Quality to price 4/5
Portion to price 4/5
Average = 4

Service (20%)  
Friendliness 4/5
Promptness 4/5
Average = 4

Cleanliness (15%) 
Bathroom n/a
Dining area 4/5
Kitchen area 4/5
Average = 4

Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)]
 = [2.6]+[0.8]+[0.6] 
 = 4

The Pluses…  
+ Great Lunch MENU! Minimalized and simple. It’s just fried or poached chicken. On salad, brown or white rice. Simple, easy, quick decisions to be made.
+ The POACHED CHICKEN. You have to try it. The texture of the meat is amazingly tender. The taste is what chicken is supposed to taste like and complementing the rice perfectly. Comforting in every way. Mmmmm.
+ OPTIONS. Surprisingly for such a simple menu, there are many ways to customize your order. You can go no/with skin, white/dark meat, and there’s even a tofu option for veggie lovers. CMR doesn’t leave anyone behind. 
+ SAUCES! I have a confession to make, I’m a sauce man and not just any sauce, but the right sauce for the right moment. CMR has allows this to happen. My musts are the SWEET CHILI and the SAVORY GINGER. 
+ COMPLIMENTARY BROTH where the condiments and utensils are. Take advantage of this. 
+ QUICK SERVICE. You get your order within minutes. 

The Negs…
– At $10.95 I want to see another group of veggies. The meal already comes with carrots and cucumber but why not add a cherry tomato, a slice of lotus, daikon, anything really. One more veggie could make a big difference in value. 
– Not a dealbreaker but you gotta have CHOPSTICKS. I can’t believe I’m bringing this one up, but these rice meals are perfect for chopsticks. Yes, there’s a difference between stabbing and grabbing 🙂 

The Neutrals…
o The poached chicken here is what makes this place truly special. To be honest, if you cook at home often, you can buy the chicken @ $3.50 to go, take a bunch of sauces with you, and make a home version for much cheaper. Just cook rice and add your favorite veggies. That is, if you have the luxury.

In Conclusion…
It’s easy to see why this is my kind of restaurant. It offers a balanced diet in the major food groups. The restaurant knows exactly what it is and doesn’t try to conform to others. 9 out of 10 times I’ll go with the poached chicken. I haven’t needed a reason to try the fried chicken. With all that said, this makes a highly desired destination for your lunch break making it repeatable time and time again. Chicken Meets Rice, now that I’ve met you I think I want to take our relationship to the next level. Call me, maybe?

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