Chuang Yi Bentos cooks up Asian-inspired vegetarian and plant-based cuisine in University City

The University City eatery comes from husband and wife Mark and Tai Ling Chin, along with their three children Aleen, Brian and Brita. The family members partnered up for the concept with a mission to promote healthy lifestyles, featuring their version of what Mark and Tai Ling grew up eating in Taipei: Taiwanese-style bento boxes.

“Since we all work in healthcare environments, this is a healthier, delicious lifestyle we wanted to share with people,” Brita says. “There’s definitely great Asian cuisine in St. Louis, but it’s difficult to find East Asian vegetarian food. We’re looking to join in on the efforts to promote our culture with an emphasis on vegetarian fare. The majority of our dishes are also vegan friendly!”