Loved it! I ordered a bento box and one of their speciality rolls, really great! Super cute inside, I would definitely recommend this place!

Bento Asian Bistro is a hidden gem tucked into a small strip center in the upper canal neighborhood. The food was very good -- fresh, authentic, and flavorful. Portions were generous enough that I got two meals out of it, which is always a plus. Service was great, friendly and attentive. The only downside was the sweet tea, which had clearly gone bad. What a weird thing to complain about at an Asian restaurant, though... That aside, we had a great experience and I'd definitely return for the food alone. read more

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These people must have a lot of friends because their food is so nasty that I have no idea how they got good reviews Had the basil chicken and the sauce was as watery as the tears I cried while eating it The chicken was such bad quality, I wouldn't feed it to my parakeet I ate across the parking lot at Taco Bell instead. Fake Mexican food never tasted so magically delicious read more

ive been here for a couple years now and the food is very good! my personal favorite is the stir fried fish fillet its not too salty or sweet. The service over the years has been getting better, and the people who take my order upfront are much nicer than previous people. This place has always been one of my go-to's and I would recommend. read more

Good place to get fast, reasonably priced Japanese food. The quality isn't the best and the service is okay. They have a lot of options, including some authentic Chinese food. The restaurant is near IUPUI and it's not a big place, so it gets pretty busy. The parking lot is also kind of small, but it's free. I've been to Bento a lot of times, but at my most recent visit, my spring roll was cold and there was barely any rice on the California roll. However, I'm glad my entree was really hot and good! read more

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I've dined here more than 20 times but this is the first time I got bento box ! I normally have traditional Chinese food here : bamboo pork , mapo tofu , fish soup , stir fried veggies , short rips etc. but this time I went for bento lunch box, which is same as dinner time / all day. I have to admit that I quite like it. You will get fried rice , quite big portion for main entrees , some sushi and some appetizer. It's a really good deal. I can't finish thought cause it's too big for me. It could be for 2 meals! So I have leftover for me dinner! Love it. read more

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Nice Sunday lunch spot, stop in and enjoy the food. Parking is not terrible and the prices are good for the amount of food you get. The service is like a fast casual restaurant order at the counter and find your seat. Enjoy! read more

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Good food - Made while you wait. We ordered 4 different meals. All 4 were good. The only thing we slightly underwhelmed with was the 4 pieces of sushi that comes with the box. They were ok, but not very flavorful. read more

I got take out from Bento recently and it wasn't bad but also not the best sushi I've had I ordered the spicy crab roll which was pretty good, if not a little small and the orange chicken with fried rice box. The food was ready pretty fast and it was fresh when I arrived. read more

I found 2 pieces of hair in my food today. The general tso chicken was cooked all the way n it was kind of ripped as well like they didn't put effort into it. For a 15$ plate to be that half cooked and have hair in it was frustrating. 2/10 experience read more

The food was good. I got the General Tso's box and my friend got the veggie box. The menu said veggie OR tofu but the box came with both. The tofu was NOT good. To be fair, I'm not a tofu fan but it was flavorless. The lady who took our order was not polite or welcoming. We are in the restaurant and when our order was ready, despite us being the only diners there, they yelled it out and had us come get it instead of bringing it to the table. Then we spent the whole time listening to their kids yelling and playing. The one was literally open mouth coughing in the others face and It's not a large place...and the chairs were falling apart, literally. Definitely took away from the experience. read more

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This place was just okay. I came in today for a pickup order of shrimp teriyaki, a blueberry bubble tea, and a Manhattan roll. The man making sushi behind the counter did not even look up at me to say hello, he just called a name and someone popped around the corner to help me. I wasn't super amazed by the bento itself. I was expecting hibachi vegetables but only got cabbage. The teriyaki shrimp was good and large. It's also served with 4 pieces of california roll and a crab ragoon (which was delicious) and an egg roll. I'd recommend getting lunch here instead of dinner. However, I do highly recommend the sushi! My Manhattan roll was delicious. All in all, this place didn't "wow" me so I probably won't be returning but it is worth a try for those that live in the area. read more

Actually much better than the surface suggests. What I mean is one expects this to be generic bento box/sushi/americanized Chinese food geared towards folks seeking a quick/convenient/somewhat healthy Asian fare. This is in fact true, partially. The first two times I ate here, it's exactly what it was, and if I would have rated it then would have been 2-3 stars. Very much average. But...then I discovered the authentic Chinese menu and thus a current 5 star rating. Their authentic Chinese food is surprisingly solid. I have had mapo tofu, jalapeño chili chicken, hot and sour potatoes, pork with dry tofu to name a few dishes and all were tasty. The jalapeño chili chicken is very good. The jalapeños are sliced longitudinally, fresh (not pickled) and chicken high quality with good spice to it. The mapo tofu was not overly sweet like some americanized versions can be. Reminded me of a meal I will order in bloomington or up in Chicago in quality which speaks volumes as indy authentic Chinese is far behind other cities. I'd probably rate 3-4 based on limited selection if in Chicago or bloomington but the fact that this is in somewhat of an authentic Chinese desert earns 5 stars on the grading curve. read more

The worst pad thai I have ever had. The sauce was oddly flavored, there was a lack of vegetables in it and the beef even wasn't tasty. Seemed like something was seriously missing. Very disappointing! However, the Thai tea was very good! Definitely recommend it - not too sweet but just right! read more

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I did not expect such a great option for Asian food in this little restaurant! The options are amazing and the prices cannot be beat. There is also an authentic menu available with a ton of options in addition to the main menu that already has a host of choices. I ordered the orange chicken bento box, which came with orange chicken, fried rice, crab Rangoon, an egg roll, & a California roll. SO much food for about $12. I couldn't even finish it and had leftovers! It was all so delicious, too. The other options looked so yummy too. Their sushi rolls are massive and pretty cheap compared to other places in the area. I would definitely recommend!! read more

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Good service all around. To begin with one of friends brought me here to come try the orange chicken since he knows I love orange chicken. Moreover the orange chicken is good but not great. What is great is their coconut shrimp like literally it's so tasty and delicious . Furthermore I do recommend trying this place out. read more

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This might seem like any ordinary campus restaurant, but this is one of my favorite restaurants in Indianapolis!!!! The food here is AMAZING, especially the authentic Chinese menu. My friends and I always stop here after class, and we enjoy the fish in chili oil, egg tomato, or the spicy tofu. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. There are booth seats as well as tables to enjoy your food. I would definitely definitely check this place out and try their delicious Chinese food. read more

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Great service and the food was great, portions were very generous. Since then I have return several times always pleased.

I ordered delivery for lunch. First off, the size of the Bento Box is decent! It lacked in a few areas. For the vegetarian box, I got tofu in general tso's sauce - it was very liquidy (not ideal) and just okay flavor. The other thing I was disappointed about is the wasabi was awful, didn't taste like wasabi and was a weird, grainy and flavorless - no signature heat that you would expect. The egg roll was okay, the rice was overcooked in my opinion, and the sushi would have been better with wasabi. On the other hand, the taro milk tea was delicious. I haven't had tapioca before in a milk tea and I loved it. Would be open to trying a different box in the future. read more

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Ordered online for a pretty speedy pick up in the store! I ordered a shrimp tempura roll bento box which included the sushi roll, side salad, crab Rangoon, and a spring roll. Over all the sushi was pretty yummy. I was expecting a bit more pcs per roll, but the sushi is quite thick, which makes it hard to eat but the taste is still there! The atmosphere was casual, order at the counter type place and eat once your name is called. I enjoyed as many time sushi can be over priced at sit down full service restaurants. Employees were kind and I'd like to return to try some of their hibachi options. read more

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Well, the food wasn't bad; I did finish it all, but it wasn't anything I'd rush back to have again. I ordered the red curry with chicken bento box. The flavor wasn't bad, but the curry sauce was very thin and clear broth-like rather than the creamier variety usually featured at Thai restaurants. There was also a huge chunk of uncut onion (root intact) in the curry. The spring roll and cheese wonton were standard and fine. The fried rice was actually pretty good and the California roll wasn't bad, but was a little bland; they also don't have pickled ginger or wasabi to accompany the rolls here. The jasmine bubble tea was good and not overly sweet. Service is counter service; you order at the register and pay, and then they call out dishes as they're ready (no order numbers) and dishes for tables don't come up all at once, so just listen for what you ordered (don't forget what you ordered) and cross your fingers that multiple people didn't order the same thing because I could see this getting confusing. You grab your food from the counter and then clear your own table. Utensils and napkins are next to the register. This place is very close to the building my office just moved into; I would definitely stop in for a bubble tea to go, and might try some other items, but am not sure I'd order the red curry or sushi again. There are a ton of other places that do these things very well. read more

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Went to Bento for a quick lunch and I wish I'd been inside sooner! It was a small space with an open kitchen, but the food came out perfect, hot, and very quickly. I ordered the General Two's box, which came with a large portion of chicken on a vegetables, a 4 piece California roll, a large portion of fried rice, a spring rolls, and a crab Rangoon. You could tell they have been doing this for a while, because everything in the box was amazing and so flavorful, not to mention SO filling. On the side I also ordered a Spicy tuna roll, which was even better than the provided California roll with great spice and Tuna flavor, and a Taro bubble tea which was refreshing and creamy with those delectable little tapioca boba. If you haven't been here and are looking for a filling, delicious, CHEAP (less than $10 for a whole box!!) meal, definitely give Bento a shot. read more

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The food here is incredible! I got the king pao chicken bento box. It was delicious and I was thrilled by the amount of food I got for the price. Service was quick and the restaurant was pretty quiet for dine in which was very nice. read more

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The food is amazing!! Perfect for lunch. The General Tso's Chicken Bento Box was delicious and very filling. The bubble tea was one of the best I have ever had. I would definitely recommend this place to others and I will be going a lot more myself. read more

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The restaurant was a turn off upon entering due to the trash pile up at the front door. There was one family of three dining inside at the time (Sunday afternoon). I still thought I'd give it a try. Customer service was average and food was tasty. May try once more and hope the cleanliness is better! Restroom also had no soap. read more

Bento.. Bento.. BENTO! I just love the little bento tray meals. This place in particular.. Has some of the best bento meals ever! My favorite is the steak and shrimp one. However, today, I tried the basil shrimp with rice.. This one does not beat the steak and shrimp. I had read another Yelper's review about it being salty. I hate to agree.. There are some bites you'll taste that is a bit heavily salted. Sometimes the hint of sweetness, basil, and fried rice can hide the taste.. I'm sure my blood pressure will be up to a zillion (joking). Nonetheless, this is still a great place to try out. The prices are pretty reasonable too. During this time of social distancing, there is no dine-in. You can call in your order or arrange for delivery. With the pick-up option.. Your order is placed in a box, with your order number attached. If you pay by card, there is a separate box with your receipt to sign. I actually like how this setup is, and its avoidance of contact. read more

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When I walked in, there were three people behind the counter, and no one greeted me. The man at the register had no knowledge of what food I asked about. The lady took over the order and was very rude when I asked if I could have plain fried rice because I'm allergic to eggs and onions, she stated "no it's already premade". When I asked if I could have the sauce on the side for the coconut shrimp, she stated "if that's what you wanna do" instead of just saying yes we're able to do that. I asked if I could sub the California roll (allergic to avocado) for the spicy crab roll which is only a $.30 difference on the menu, she told me it would be a $2 dollar up charge and the only thing I could replace it with without being charged is rice that I can't eat! The lady was extremely rude and not helpful in any way. I will not be returning. read more

Bento is a staple for me! I've been here many a times, and so far it's been my favorite asian restaurant downtown. Bento has two menus, the regular menu of classic American asian food, and then another menu in Chinese/English written out on the board by the register. I recommend trying something new, and picking from the authentic menu! This soup I got in my photo, Fish in chili oil, was incredible. Max spiciness and the fish just melted in my mouth. I loved it! I would recommend splitting these dishes with 3/4 people because the portions are massive, or you will have lots of leftovers :) But, if ur not feeling toooo adventurous, they have plenty of bento boxes full of sushi and all sorts of goodies. I really liked the coconut shrimp with walnuts, and I like that I get egg rolls, crab Rangoon, sushi AND fried rice all in one. Personally, I like to pick my food by pictures, so I will continue to update Yelp on what I've gotten from the authentic menu because there are so few pictures even on their menus. read more

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I ordered the shrimp tempura sushi bento box and my husband ordered teriyaki chicken-a full order so it didn't come with all the sides. Pros: yummy egg rolls & crab Rangoons. The salad dressing is also really good. Roll was a good size and tasted fresh! Teriyaki chicken was a large portion. Over all it's a good bang for your buck. Cons: the teriyaki chicken was awful. It was like slimy chicken tossed in a sauce. No sauce topping offered at pick up either (it was a to-go order) so it was honestly dry and inedible and we ended up tossing it. The salad that comes with the bento box is literally just lettuce. Over all, I'd like to try this place again cuz there were tons of people there and the food coming out smelled amazing..maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. read more

The best food and Service experience. We went here to Eat all the Food, they taste Delicious, even the customer service are 10/10 kind and Friendly when we walked in. I recommend, Anyone who wants to Eat Good Chinese food in Indiana try here! . Again thank you for making yummy food we appreciate you!. See you nextime From windy City. Sincerely Miss Sakura, influencer. read more

We ordered the food ahead of time but still had to wait to pick it up because there was only one person working the register and there was a whole line of people ordering. The food was very much ok; you do get a lot of food (at least 2 meals) in the bento box especially. read more

Ordered a bento box and sushi for takeout, the whole thing fell apart on my lap in the car because it was sopping wet from something inside the bento box lol Anyways other than the soggy sushi and my drenched lap, everything was average tasting. I wouldn't get takeout again but I'd try dinning in sometime. read more

Love the Indy roll. And my girlfriend always gets the Bubba tea. Always call in advance to have order ready.

The photo says it all! There's such a great variety of menu items. I really like that you can egg rolls, salads, crab Rangoons etc, as part of your main entree rather than as a la carte items. This place is perfect for when you want to sample a bunch of different items, and the prices are great! read more

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The first time I came here was on a first date. Although there were no more dates after this I am ever grateful for learning about this place. I love the general tso's chicken bento box. It has a nice amount of seating. The staff is quick and friendly. It's one of my favorite places to put to dinner for a less expensive but delicious meal. read more

Good food! Always go for the Pad Thai and yaki-udon. Other good dishes include braised eggplant and bamboo pork.

When I say this food is good.... this food is good to the soul. I've tried their teriyaki chicken Bento box and chicken with broccoli bento box. Both came to me hot and ready. They were flavorful and cooked all the way through. I've been to plenty of asian cuisine restaurants and their food wasn't cooked all the way. The spring rolls are so crispy and done right. I could probably eat 20 spring rolls, they're so good. I like getting the bento box because you get 4 sushi rolls. I'm not a big sushi eater, and just be wanting a taste of a roll. So it's the perfect portion when they give you four sushi pieces. I stick to the California roll but you can substitute for a different kind. I usually order through Doordash and it still comes nice and hot. read more

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Want some authentic Chinese food, this unassuming location has it. You wouldn't think from the outside that they have the real stuff, but it's there! It's definitely not our favorite location for real Chinese food, but I believe it's the only place downtown. Parking can suck during the week, especially during the lunch hour, but the place pumps out the food quickly. You're contending with the IUPUI crowd! I actually really like the milk tea here. Better than some other places. I normally don't add boba to my milk tea, but I forgot last time and the boba wasn't bad at all, they know how to cook it! I can't attest to their Americanized food (Chinese and sushi rolls), but Everyone else seemed to be happy with it. If you're looking for some authentic Chinese while in the downtown area, this is the spot! read more

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This is REAL unapologetic in-your-face Chinese food IF you order the right dish. Disclaimer: literally every single bad review on here is because the reviewer ordered food that was not Chinese food at a Chinese restaurant. Like... who hurt you? You wouldn't go to an Italian restaurant and order a hot dog would you? Stay away from sushi, bentos, and basically anything that isn't Chinese. On to the review. This place can get busy. Plan accordingly. They do delivery which is a plus. Go with a small group of people and order family style. Everyone shares the same main dishes but eats from their own rice bowl. The food is amazing. My favorites are: Hóng Shāo Ròu (braised pork). It's always a win. Rich, savory, and a favorite for any palate. má pó dòufù is so good. It's Spicy with that hit of Sichuan peppercorn and an umami bean paste. The Spicy eggplant is a perfect balance of heat, savory and satisfying. And if you are feeling adventurous the spicy stir fried pork intestine is a delicious. Crunchy, meaty and delicious. read more

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Back when I was in college at IUPUI, this strip mall area was chock full of chain stores and other nonsense. It seems to have taken a turn and a fair number of independent eateries have opened up. I ordered a take-out order during my recent hospitalization because I was in desperate need of FLAVOR and Hospital Food does not provide that. For those not familiar, these Bento boxes are basically full meals and even if you're really, really hungry, DO NOT over order because you will get a lot of food between one box and maybe adding an appetizer. So for the food I actually ate, I had the General Tso's Chicken bento box (yeah, I know, go ahead and crack the jokes) and the gyozas. The gyozas were actually the highlight of the meal. The meat was juicy and flavorful, a bit of soy sauce helps but not entirely necessary. These were good, and I imagine they would've been even better if they were served dining in at the restaurant fresh and hot. The box came with the chicken and sauce, a couple pieces of broccoli, sushi (New York roll was my choice) and some brown rice. Again, this is a good amount of food for a good value. Nothing blew me away, but I was just happy to have non-hospital food. I was stuffed after this and barely touched my udon noodles or the salad. Yeah, I know, who orders salad at a bento box place? Well I do, because the hospital's definition of a "salad" all have meat or cheese on them. This had neither, but still, way too full to really properly enjoy it and give it a good review. Overall, if I was hospitalized again or if I was regularly living and working in the area, I'd probably come here on a regular basis. I don't know if this quite makes a destination dining experience, but if you're an IUPUI student or a nearby resident/worker, this is probably one of your better choices for your lunch break. read more