Orange Square

Orange Square is a local Bay Area favorite for anyone craving Taiwanese comfort food, specializing in bento boxes, rice bowls, and hand-shaken bubble tea. It’s got a super relaxed vibe with quick counter service and convenient takeout boxes—just look for their signature orange sesame toast logo! The Santa Clara spot is tucked away in a shopping center on Homestead Rd, where an open kitchen whips up everything fresh to order, bringing those authentic Taiwanese street-food flavors right to the West Coast. The menu centers on hearty rice bowls and bento (traditional multi-compartment meal boxes). Their Jiao Ma Chicken bento is a standout, featuring a crispy fried chicken cutlet loaded with scallions, chili, and cilantro, plus a lemon wedge for a citrusy kick. It comes packed with white rice, sautéed cabbage with wood ear mushrooms, corn, broccoli, and a spring roll. For something extra savory, the Braised Pork Belly and Sausage combo is a must-try, served with Taiwanese sausage and two Lu Dan (soy-braised eggs). They also serve up glazed Teriyaki Chicken and fresh, crispy Karaage bowls. Don’t sleep on the snacks either—the Golden Lava Taro Balls with their molten salted egg yolk center are incredible, as are the sweet potato fries with crispy fried basil and the Lu Wei (soy-marinated appetizer) platters. To drink, you can’t go wrong with their classic boba or a refreshing mango smoothie. Perfect for a quick Taiwanese comfort lunch, easy takeout, or a casual hang with friends.