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    Bento Kitchen Cravings

    4.5 (77 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials

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    Spicy dumplings
    Bryan B.

    Opened in 2019 by Frank Cheng as a fusion restaurant of Korean and Japanese flavors, the spot continues to add new items with Latin and American flair. Inside, the 10 or so tables offer diners space to enjoy Korean bibimbap bowls still piping hot or a chance to imbibe in boozy versions of their boba teas. The term "bento" is a Japanese-style take-out meal, often for lunch, that is served in a portioned box with rice, protein, and veggies and as I sat midday, many people were taking advantage of the to-go option. Bento is also a popular carryout destination for the non-boozy versions of their boba teas, milk teas, and smoothies. The staff are always kind, patient, and accommodating. What's Good Birria, the western Mexico originated slow cooked meat dish, has grown in popularity over the last few years thanks to a boost from social media. Bento's version is served in quesadilla, burrito, rice bowl, or pizza forms and comes with the typical garnishment of salsa and a cup of hot beef consume for dipping. The beef brisket inside is tender and packed with adobo flavor (chiles, garlic, and herbs). The Birria Pizza ($19) is a pizza sized and sliced quesadilla filled with meat and cheese with more cheese crusted atop the tortilla shells. The consume had depth in flavor and the salsa was the right amount of acidity and heat. I'm also a fan of the Crab Rangoons ($7.50) and the Chicken Bites ($9) appetizers. The Rangoons are triangular and bursting with a creamy seafood mix with green onion thrown in for flavor and texture. The Korean fried chicken bites are crispy with a mild dusting of spices that work so well with the accompanying spicy mayo. What's Really Good On a recent visit with a friend and colleague, we shared the Spicy Sichuan Dumplings ($8.50). The delicate pouches are filled with ground chicken, garlic, and ginger and could stand alone as a delectable item. Yet, when slathered in the fierce chili oil sauce and topped with green onion, the bites reach another level. The heat isn't for weak palates, but those who are brave enough will enjoy them without question. My dining companion ordered the Sichuan Udon with Bulgogi ($15) and was enamored with the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy. Bulgogi is beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and onions and when harmonizing with the wok fried Udon noodles and other veggies this dish is a hit. Make sure to get a side of the Korean sauce to take the flavor profile up several notches. Best Bite Hands down, unequivocally the winner this month is the Orange Shrimp ($18). Served with purple rice (or forbidden rice historically reserved for the wealthy in ancient China because of the health benefits) this dish hits on every cylinder. The shrimp are massive when compared to most other shrimp dishes and the sauce is amazing. Think of the best General Tso sauce you've ever had, and I guarantee this one's better. It's so good, I'm ordering more through Door Dash as a type because Frandor's parking lot is still a nightmare

    Natasha B.

    Good food- the edamame was good. Could use some garlic but it was still good. Ramen was well flavored- I got the chicken broth but the miso tasted more classic. Appropriate ratio of the ingredients, pork could have been juicier. Seemed that the employees were understaffed unfortunately. Also would have loved fried garlic chips or a spicy chili oil.

    Nicole E.

    Their kimchi chicken sounded tasty for a late lunch meal today. We got extra spicy sauce on the side, kimchi as our side. It comes with rice. Side options: veggies, extra rice, kimchi. $13.78. Order would take 10-15 minutes for pickup. The kimchi chicken is nicely flavored, spicy. Some mixed sized chunks of chicken. The sauce is quite good. The side of rice is the red bean infused rice. The side of kimchi is okay. The kimchi chicken was yummy for sure.

    Spicy Beef Ramen
    Henry R.

    This is one of my favorite places to eat lunch, I normally go with the spicy chicken rice bowl, with the purple rice, and extra veggies, but today I went for the spicy beef ramen and my better half had the chicken ramen. Both were amazing. Chrissy, working the register was super nice & friendly. Annie, who owns the joint, is always on top of her game, which is what makes this place so successful. Amazing staff, amazing food. Check it out!

    Creamy chicken ramen with tofu
    Sara C.

    How could I not have even known this place was missing from my life?! Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Order the ramen!! Although I left feeling full and with leftovers, my first thought as I left was, "When can we go back?!"

    Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbap
    Minu A.

    I really like the concept of this place. Korean/ Mexican. It's really unique and the menu looks so delicious. I ordered the bibimbap and it was really good but the bottom had harderned burnt rice. I got it in a hot stone so I don't know if that's why? My sister ordered the japchae. That was really good I really enjoyed it. If it were not for the burnt rice at the bottom, I would give this a 4 because it was kind of annoying biting into a gritty hard texture in between the rest of the food which was super good.

    Tofu burrito bowl
    Mariko I.

    Fun spot for korean fusion and classics! Pros: Good price Nice employees Cons: None really Overall, the chicken sandwich was very tasty. The tofu burrito bowl was good but nothing really stood out about it. I wish there was more tofu.

    Bulgogi Bento Box
    Craig R.

    Great food! The bulgogi was outstanding. Ramen was good also. Friendly service, and the food came quickly. Highly recommend!

    Black garlic chicken ramen
    Oanh K L.

    Somehow we missed this place when search for ramen places after my favorite ramen shop has been closed (look like) permanently. But we went there last weekend and they did not disappoint us. You came up to the counter to order and pay. We ordered black garlic chicken noodles and spicy seafood noodles with extra kimchi. The broth from both were so delicious. My noodles had mussel, scallop and some shrimps with cabbage. I have been craving for ramen noodles for a while. Worth it!

    Glass noodles with chicken
    Micaia M.

    First time here in January 2023. I got the Taro frozen tea with bubbles, it was delicious! I also got the glass noodles with chicken, it was kind of salty and not super flavorful. I would not get that dish again but the taro drink i definitely would!

    Spicy Sichuan Dumpling, chef's japchae
    Whitney H.

    Came here to try something new with a friend! The staff were super friendly and helpful. I loved the chef's japchae! It was just the right amount of spice. My friend had the burrito and enjoyed that as well. What a fun concept!

    Note the eclectic mix of utensils. Korean spicy pork bone soup with potatoes (gamjatang)
    Charmaine C.

    This place feels like the owner took a mix of everything they like to eat, regardless of the differing cuisines they originate in, and decided to sell it all at one store. It contains dishes that are Japanese, Korean and Mexican, as well as more hipster Western-style cakes such as ombré purple layer cakes. That made me a little suspicious about how good everything would taste, but I really enjoyed my gamjatang (spicy Korean pork broth with potatoes) and my friend's Japanese curry tonkatsu rice looked decently authentic (just judging off looks) and my friend liked it. As a visual sign of the eclectic mesh of this place, the utensils that came with my food were a fork and a Japanese long soup spoon (the kind they use with Japanese ramen). I've either seen it done soup spoon + chopsticks, or fork and spoon if you want to go the other spectrum. It amused me but technically worked to get food to my mouth, so I went with it. Service was okay (nothing remarkably good or bad). I saw in another review that they do an automatic 30% tip when paying with card, but if that was the case, I'm glad to say that they no longer presume that in the paper receipt!

    Bulgogi beef burrito
    Allison R.

    We went on a whim to Bento Kitchen a little over a month ago for the first time and enjoyed it. I had the bulgogi beef burrito with kimchi and it was huge. I've never had Mexican/Korean before and while I love bulgogi beef, I probably would order it as an entree next time so I can really embrace the flavors in a more traditional sense. I also ordered the seafood pancake for us to split and I loved it. The dipping sauce that came with it was great, too. My significant other had the kimchi chicken and he loved it. The from the sauce to the portion size, he was very pleased with his meal overall. I tried the mangonada and was a little disappointed that I didn't get a tamarind straw with it, but I did enjoy the flavors. It reminded me of my favorite Mango Tajin popsicles. My SO got the strawberry slush and thought it good, too. We'll definitely be back to try other menu items in the future!

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    The horchata is delicious and the service was great hostess was very kind and polite good service very impressed

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    Clean restaurant, nice staff and delicious food. The spicy seafood ramen and wings were great.

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    It's great food at great prices served by great service. What's not to like? Highly recommend their bulgogi!

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    This spot is simply delicious! I loved every ounce of my spicy chicken bowl. My husband had the teriyaki bowl and both meals were amazing!

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