Lemongrass Plates

Decent spot for campus dining that I used to frequent when I lived at Warren. It's a build-your-own style, similar to Panda Express, and the line is usually pretty empty. I recommend getting pad thai noodles, all the veggies and toppings you can get, and the curry chicken for a decent, filling meal.

After I read the reviews that I told myself to give it a chance, which I shouldn't. Got a medium Salmon for $13.68 and food wasn't that great. Went home and now my tummy is turning and turning. Just took 2 Pepto Bismol and praying for not getting food poisoning as one of the reviews said. I am sorry but please double checking on your cooking !!!Probably not coming any soon

This place is great. You get carbs, veggies, and protein for under $12. Compared to places around here this is amazing. The Thai iced tea is also a good pick me up.There's usually never a line but there should be.

I use to love this place. Back when they were at the farmers market they were amazing. And I recall they were still great in 2018 before I left for grad school. Went back this week and omg the premade food system is not working for them. The pad Thai was bland. The chicken was not fresh. And why would I pay 2$ for a soggy fried egg? Even the steamed bok chin was a miss. I'm sorry but there are much better options (subway) compared to what lemongrass has become. Truly disappointing. Quantity and quality tanked.

When I was in college, Lemongrass was just a food truck that came out during Farmer's Market. The lines were always long, food was fresh, and the peanut sauce was delicious! It was always worth the wait and after hearing they secured a spot in Price Center, I've always wanted to come back and try but I never had the time until now. The first downside was seeing the food displayed out like Panda Express. The food didn't look fresh, I had no idea how long it has been sitting warmed up, out in the open. But who knows, maybe it would taste the same. I got the chicken grilled plate with grilled veggies. The sauce was just as I remembered it, but maybe a bit spicier than before? The chicken was kind of dry and the grilled veggies were limp. I remember back in the day they used to have long strips of zucchini that still had their crunch. It was really the nostalgia and the sauce that saved the meal. It was nice trying it out again after so long but I probably won't be back.

My friend and I got a terrible case of food poisoning from here after eating their chicken (I know for sure because I was tested for it). When they get busy they do not listen to you when you order. For example, if you asked for salmon they would give you chicken instead and would be in such a rush to get to other orders that they don't even realize they gave you the wrong one. Or if they do realize they gave you the wrong one, they don't tell you. It's enough to stress about being a student at UCSD, the food poisoning set me back two weeks during the quarter which is lethal in the quarter system, especially during midterms. So, eat here with caution.

This place started to have a new organization this new quarter (2020) by displaying all the dishes out like Panda Express. But it has just been a mess. The new menus are so small and confusing, and it's hard to figure out how much a plate would end up costing. I understand the new quarter just started and all the students are rushing in, but it would be nice if they could organize better, slow down a bit, and not make it such as mess and so confusing. However, what made me decide to write this review was my experience today. I ordered chicken pad Thai because I saw that tray of chicken pad Thai full of noodles, golden and juicy scrambled eggs, and green onions, and it just looked sooo good. But then the staff just kept pushing the scrambled eggs aside and filling up my plate with plain and dry noodles instead. I ended up getting a tiny piece of scrambled egg in my plate after I asked for it. So the whole plate I got was 99% noodles, two pieces of chicken, and one bite of egg, for $9. I'm confused. Are the scrambled eggs just decoration? Why do you keep swiping the eggs to the side of the tray? Are you going to reuse the eggs for the next tray...

COCKROACH IN THE FOOD? THIS PLACE IS ABSOLUTE DISGRACE.I really liked lemongrass before for its small portions because I prefer to eat less during the day, and it's sauce and the fact that one of my friends works there makes me neglect all the red flags such as it being overpriced and it having disproportionate protein.However, multiple friends of mine got food poisoning from this place and today I had my turn: I FOUND A COCKROACH LEG IN MY FOOD. I tried to confront the worker but they tried to convince me that it was lemongrass. I'd actually be really happy if someone reading this can take a look at the picture and explain me how it is a piece of lemongrass. The workers made no effort in compensating me and their attitude was disappointing.I gave Lemongrass too many chances, not this time. PLEASE STOP GOING TO THIS PLACE, OR THEY WILL NEVER BE AWARE OF CUSTOMER'S HEALTH.

The food is generally pretty good, but the service is out of wack. Multiple times I have come, abiding by their posted hours and yet they are closed or about to close. I would understand preparing to close even an hour before posted time, but they are consistently closing much before their posted hours. Review your hours and/or let the customers know

This place used to be one of my favorites. However, the quality of the food has noticeably decreased over time, as the prices increase. Most of the chicken is stringy and chewy and even looks like it belongs in the scraps and not in the meal. The Pad Thai is relatively flavorless too.