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Bento Express

4.2 (260 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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katey a.

AMAZING DEALS lunch and dinner bentos! We went for dinner and it's a small place so it gets filled pretty fast. Our bento came with 8 piece California roll, chicken teriyaki, salad, shrimp tempura & vegetable tempura, one egg roll, 2 mandus, and some soup. It was so much that we had leftovers and enjoyed it the next day. The service was great, and we were helped with anything and everything. Wanna come back

Unagi Donburi

This place is awesome. Friendly service and a great unagi rice bowl. First time I've seen an unagi donburi with bonito flakes and tobiko!

Diana S.

I loved the quick service and attentiveness. Very sweet people helping you get your food. The place is a smaller location but super cute! Bathrooms are available. I ordered the regular ramen and gyoza for less than $20. It was good taste and I would come again

Albert M.

This was the first Japanese restaurant I have been to when I moved here 20 years ago. Someone scheduled a work lunch here so I get to finally put in a review. The inside is quite cozy, with a ma and pa restaurant vibe. The waiter is like a grandpa, very quiet but very efficient. The dumpling appetizer was amazing. The rolls are pretty good. Just like I remembered

Bento Teriyaki chicken
Jason Z.

I took a friend to Bento Box and the food was good. The tempura, miso soup, teriyaki chicken all were fresh and cooked perfectly. The server was interesting, he was an older man who said very little and grunted when we asked about different items. I would rather have good food and a cranky old server than good service and terrible food. I would go back!

4 pieces of fresh sushi
Ludger Q.

Haven't been to Bento Express in years! They're located off Oak and Truxton near Jake's Tex Mex. I got the chicken terriyaki with 4 pieces of sushi lunch bento. Called in the order right when they opened and said come on by. Got there in less than 10 minutes and it was already packaged and ready! Food was great. Fish was fresh. Portions are generous. Service was A-1!

Britt C.

This is located at a busy intersection Truxton and Oak. The parking situation is horrible. I have wanted to try this place for a while. It is small inside, so depending on the time you come, you might not get seating. The older man that was the server, let's just say he's not the most friendly. We ordered the bento box with teriyaki beef, and the heart attack appetizer. When we were served the miso soup we didn't receive spoons, seems like the norm. The food was delicious, so we would return for that. 3/11/24

Island breeze roll
V. H.

I love coming here! Its down the block from my work and its my favorite treat-myself-to lunch spot. The service is always so friendly. The ambiance is cozy and has a warm feeling about it. I always enjoy sitting by the sushi bar, where the chef prepares my rolls before me. I love the sushi here. It's tasty and affordable. I recommend trying this hidden gem.

Sushi and Sashimi Combo Boat
Maria M.

I've been scoping out this place for a while and I finally got to try this spot. It's a cute little spot off of Oak, the restaurant itself is small and cozy. My friend and I went there for dinner and the food and service did not disappoint. Our server was very kind and attentive, she always checked on us. We were ravenous and deprived of sushi, so we were pretty ambitious about our order. We ordered the Heart Attack appetizer and Sushi and Sashimi Boat. The Heart Attack, which is a deep fried jalepeno popper stuffed with spicy tuna and drizzled with spicy mayo and eel sauce, was cooked to crispy perfection. When the Sushi and Sashimi Boat was brought to our table, we were astonished by the amount of sashimi, nigiri, and sushi. We literally went, "WOW." All the nigiri and sashimi (salmon, tuna, and red snapper) tasted fresh. We really enjoyed the California Rolls and Spicy Tuna Rolls as well. Towards the end, my friend and I were definitely struggling to finish the boat. We were impressed by the quality of the food and the prices! Highly recommend this spot.

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14 years ago

A true hidden gem. Prices are extremely reasonable, and the quality is great.

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This place is a hidden gem ate lunch here get here early cause it packs in for lunch great rolls and other dishes

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9 years ago

Service was not the best. Food was okay; it was fairly inexpensive. Probably won't be back though.

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Great sushi, nice owner, good service. We have gone there numerous times. Highly recommend!!!

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They have a small but very cute little patio. Service is always pleasant and the sushi is great! Ask for the chief special.

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10 years ago

I LOVE, LOVE this place. My new sushi place when I'm in town. I got the bento box and the food was: good, big portion, and decent price.

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I love their seaweed salad!!!!!! Bomb!!!! Oh and their Salamon bowl, I always get! Yummmmmmmm

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Best sushi, great location, great prices, great customer service. Can't be beat. Best in Bakersfield!

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