Best value in LIC. The food is always fresh, the line is always fast and the staff is always helpful. Make sure to bring cash so you get a cash discount! There is a seating area near the entrance which has a lot of seats and a café in the building. read more

I expected professional and respectful customer service from an establishment in New York City. I have been coming to this location for over a year, often purchasing meals for people experiencing homelessness. I have spent a considerable amount of my own money trying to help people get a good meal. I am a native New Yorker, journalist, photographer, and videographer, and I speak Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. Unfortunately, my experiences at this location have become increasingly uncomfortable and disrespectful. There have been occasions when staff appeared to have a problem with my phone being set to Japanese. I have also heard comments from staff while approaching the counter that I found extremely disrespectful. As a person of color, I found this behavior unacceptable. I have documented some of these interactions on video. I have also experienced what I believe is inconsistent treatment when picking up Too Good To Go orders. On several occasions, I showed my Too Good To Go order and was told to wait, while I observed other customers being treated differently and being given choices regarding their food. I have also experienced staff selecting a bag for me while other customers appeared to be allowed to choose theirs. I have already submitted videos and photographs concerning these experiences to Too Good To Go for review. Another concern is hygiene. I do not understand why a staff member would handle my phone to confirm my pickup and then immediately return to handling food. My phone is used throughout the city, including public transportation and while I am working. From a food-safety standpoint, I believe employees should follow proper hygiene procedures after handling customers' personal devices. What concerns me most is that these situations have happened multiple times, and I feel I have been treated differently from other customers. I have spent a lot of money at this establishment specifically because I wanted to help people who are struggling and experiencing homelessness. It is extremely disappointing to feel disrespected while trying to support a local business and help people in my community. I have posted video discussing some of these experiences, and I have documentation available. I hope management takes these concerns seriously, reviews the available information, and ensures that every customer is treated with the same level of respect regardless of race, background, language, or appearance. I came here trying to support your business and your community. I genuinely hope you choose to treat every customer with respect. read more

When you're craving classic Chinese dishes, this hits the spot. Think Panda Express but cheaper and more authentic. I got 3 dishes (honey walnut shrimp, sweet and sour pork, and garlic eggplant) with a main (Lo Mein noodles). It comes with a free soda, water or soup. And if you pay with cash, it's even cheaper. They really pack in the food, it can last you 2 meals. There will sometimes be a line especially at peak lunch/dinner times but it moves fast. Just remember to pay at Bento Express, not at the main Koufuku cashier because they are separate businesses. They have plenty of tables at the front if you want to eat there. It's never so crowded you can't squeeze in and share a table with someone if you ask. This is a go-to spot for sure! read more

Bento Express - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I think that the time that you come here heavily translates to the quality of the food that you get. As I got here (likely at an awkward time), the food was a bit cold. However, it was still delicious and there's a good variety in dishes you can choose! And, remember to bring cash for a discount! read more

Bento Express - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

A hidden gem! The serving sizes are huge, the food is very tasty and affordable. There is a lot of competition in the area for different types of asian cuisine but this has become my favorite. It's not the healthiest meal but it is very authentic. The service is very quick and they are always willing explain what the different options are (as it's not always super intuitive). There is no ambiance as there is limited seating and this is really takeout. It also feels a void in terms of there not being an inexpensive Chinese food option in the neighborhood. read more

Bento Express - Two meat option. 1. Beef/Broccoli 2. Twice Fried Pork over a bed of noodles. - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came here with two others and at first I was skeptical since I tried one recently in flushing that I didn't enjoy , but I got the braised pork belly along with a beef / tendon radish side with noodles and I enjoyed everything , I actually wanted to try almost everything . I got the two sides and it comes with either rice or noodles It's cheap tasty and fun to explore different choices . Staff were nice cus of course I asked what everything was . It's located in Koufuku mart so there's a seating area which we were able to get a table despite it being busy during lunch Overall lovely experience read more

This is in my area...3 combinations for $14.35 cash, my favourite is the walnut shrimp...this is much better than Panda Express read more

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This fast causal take out place is located inside a grocery store. You can see all of the options at the station. The service was fast and they have some seating in the front. The quality is okay, the food is on the saltier side, but definitely a good option for a quick meal. The 3 dishes with soup lasted me several meals. The portions are large! read more

Bento Express - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I've been by countless times since they opened in the past ~half year, and I'm still very happy with what I get here. The food is pretty good -- nothing to write home about, but for the prices and huge portion sizes here, it's more than fair. My objection is primarily that the food does tend to be a bit oily. They have a large selection of dishes to choose from every day, and it's nice, when I'm too pressed for time in the evening to cook, that I can still have a decent meal with a variety of different dishes.  The price point did go up a few months ago, but still very reasonable -- around $15 for the choice of three dishes and $12 for the choice of two dishes. They have had a cash discount of 10% for a while, too. There's a WeChat group where the owner(?) sends pictures of what dishes they are offering for that day/meal.  Also, they have the mala dry pot option (self-serve ingredients, etc.) that I haven't tried before, but the price also seem pretty good. Maybe next time. read more

Unmatched value in LIC. For $14 ($13 if cash?), you get three selections on top of fried rice, white rice, or noodles. The waiters will literally heap a mountain of food on your carbs, and it's easily good enough for two meals. It also comes with a free soda/soup. It's basically a Panda Express that tastes better and is more authentic. I personally really like the coconut shrimp and fried chicken and fried rice as my base, but the other selections all look pretty good. This is becoming a regular lunch rotation for me, and highly recommend it if you're trying to get top value. read more

This is my go-to spot for a quick meal. You can choose one carb, 2-3 dishes, and a drink or a soup. It's very affordable and they have a rotating list of dishes each day. My favorite dishes are the eggplant, the spicy crispy chicken, and the beef with peppers. I don't love their soups so I usually grab a soda instead. I always pay cash as it's slightly cheaper. The service is brisk but efficient. read more

I got the plates with 3 options and chose twice cooked pork, egg & tomatoes, and eggplant with garlic sauce. The egg & tomatoes were way too sweet. The twice cooked pork was decent, but a little dry and needed more flavors. The eggplant with garlic sauce tasted how I expected it to. The meal was really big and the price was good. read more

This place is amazing. For a cheap price ($10), you get soda, soup, and a three dish combo - similar to panda express. It's honestly my go-to spot for cheap Chinese food in LIC. The serving size is huge and the service is quick. This is a great spot for quick chinese take out. Would highly recommend read more

Bento Express is a hidden gem tucked away in Koufuku Market, so it's easy to miss. Recently, it has become my favorite fast food spot in LIC. You can choose two or three dishes and have an option between noodles, fried rice, and white rice. The meal also comes with complimentary soup or soda. The portions are so generous and they usually load up the box. The soup also changes pretty often and I enjoyed three different ones so far. The food is very flavorful and the price is reasonable. read more

Bento Express - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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This is a great knock off of Panda Express, but with cheaper prices, and big portions! You also get a soup or drink on the side for free with your order. The shrimp is very bready, and the pineapple chicken did taste like it was sitting out for a while, but it's only $14 for a large place with 3 sides. read more

Bento Express - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Very good place to get Chinese (Northern influence) takeout! Affordable prices and generous portions. A little on the oily side, you don't come here to have nutritious foods, but more authentic Chinese takeout. They are also available on UberEats. Ultimately, I'm glad I am able to walk on over and cross the Pulaski bridge from Greenpoint if I'm craving fast-casual Northern Chinese food. Usually I'd have to trek all the way to one of the Chinatowns in lower Manhattan, Flushing, or Sunset Park. The owner is also really friendly - reminiscent of a "fun uncle" of the family. The staff is all Chinese as well and speak Mandarin. There are two combos available: either three portions or two portions with white rice/fried rice/noodles. The best dishes I would recommend are the signature braised pork as well as the beef with spicy peppers/onions. There are a wide array of dishes - perhaps as many as 10-15 to choose from: sautéed green beans, pineapple chicken, sweet and sour pork chops, tofu strips, pork ears, etc. They also give you a soup or drink included in these combos. You'll get 2 easy meals out of one combo portion here - these combos are all under $15. I can see myself ordering/coming back here 1-2 times a month :) read more

A great option in the LIC area if you want to grab a quick Chinese food lunch box with choice of 1-3 meat and veggies options. They have a choice of noodles or rice and then protein options you can look at and pick from. I got noodles with beef and broccoli, peppered chicken, and shrimp. The food is a bit oily, but it is tasty. It definitely satisfies cravings and for a good price for a big lunch or dinner box. Good for about 2 meals. This is inside a market place and has a shared seating area for eating in. read more

Wouldn't allow me to bring my service animal in even when I showed them the paper work