We came here when they initially opened but have not been able to go back. At the time, our kids preferred eating pizzas, burgers, etc. Flash foward, kids are out of the house so hubby and I dropped by. We ordered the Ichiban Fried Chicken and the Basil Chicken. The fried chicken was just as good as I remembered. It was juicy, flavorful, and not a bit greasy. The only downside may be is that it is a little thin. The basil chicken was delicious as well, it had a slight kick. I loved the fact that we can pick our sides and there is a good assortment to choose from. The fried pumpkin and eggplant are my favorites. I thought the portion size was good too. We weren't able to finish our bento and saved it for a later lunch. The staff is super nice and helpful. read more

BentoLicious - Basil Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Love this place!! Kind of expensive for takeaway (what isn't these days?!) but worth the cost. Service was enthusiastic and friendly, flavors delicious, portions healthy, and process was FAST. With no-line, I was in-and-out in 2 mins. Based on signage, it's a little unclear how to order. Just tell them it's your first time. It won't be your last! read more

BentoLicious - Basil chicken bento box with bok choy, cabbage and signature fried kabocha - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We love this place!! We come here every time we are in the area. We had the pork chop, chicken leg, and onion beef bentos, all super delicious read more

BentoLicious - Chicken bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Great food and service as always. The owner and staff were friendly. This is the place for authentic Taiwanese bento food

Fried chicken is not as good as Shilin Taiwan but still decent. The side dishes are actually really tasty and you can tell they don't skimp on ingredients. I enjoyed everything on my plate. Nice to see some of Taiwan in Pleasanton. Gets busy at lunch. Staff is courteous and speak mandarin and English. The fried pumpkin is great! read more

Yummy, simple, casual Taiwanese food. BentoLicious knows what it is. They offer Taiwanese style items in the form of bentoboxes where you pick a protein and 3 sides. The items are pre-made and are served into your box cafeteria style and then you pay at the counter. They have tables for you to eat indoors or outdoors, but I'm guessing a lot of people get take-out. My first time there, I was a bit on the fence, but I really enjoyed the food my second time around. The meat was tender, the vegetables flavorful, and the rice perfect. The fried salt and pepper pumpkin was a highlight. Food was hot and tasted relatively fresh given it is all pre-prepared. I wish it was a bit cheaper because at $16 it's not in the cheap enough to eat there every day tier, but given the portions and quality it's not an unreasonable price point. Check it out for a casual lunch or casual dinner. read more

I was running an errand at the nearby mall and decided to drop by this place to order lunch. I ordered the railroad pork chop bento which includes 3 sides (my choices were tofu, cabbage & eggplant) and rice. In terms of flavor, the pork chop was pretty dry and the cabbage lacked flavor. Fortunately, the tofu was decent and the eggplant was actually delicious. Parking is plentiful. read more

BentoLicious - Railroad pork chop bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We made a pit stop at BentoLicious on our way to Yosemite. I'm a huge fan of bentos so was excited to this place! BentoLicious is tucked away in a commercial (?) area so don't be deterred if the navigation takes you somewhere you wouldn't expect. Once you arrive, there's plenty of parking in the plaza along with some seating outside the store (~2-3 people per table). I got the Ichiban Fried Chicken Breast Bento. There are a variety of side dishes you can choose from (you get 3). I opted for fried sweet potato/squash, eggplant, and bok choy. Surprisingly, I thought the side dishes were better than the chicken, but please note that my bento had been sitting in the car for a while which may be why I didn't enjoy the chicken as much. The store owner had recommended that we eat it right away so I will for sure be back to try it fresh out of the box. The portions were reasonable. One bento is enough for one person. The ratio of chicken, side dishes, and rice was also pretty even. When in doubt, give this place a try! read more

BentoLicious - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

August 2023 5/5 stars!! Alright I'll stop gatekeeping hahaha. BentoLicious is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. There's tables inside and outside for you to enjoy your food. Their bento box is a generous portion that lasts me 2 meals. I usually get their fried chicken which is delicious!!! My two favorite sides are their pumpkin and egg plant. I also love their tofu. Leonard and his team are awesome! Check this spot out if you're craving Taiwanese food!! read more

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As a Taiwanese, I can say this is the best and authentic Taiwanese bento shop in the Bay Area! Have been eating at this place for so many times even tho it's so far from my place. Just so you know, they DONT USE MSG and tasted very natural and amazing! Highly recommended! read more

BentoLicious - Railroad bento (braised pork chop) and braised chicken leg bento. Highly recommended! - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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OMG! I am so glad I had found this place when I was super hungry and around the area. I looked it up on yelp and found all the positive reviews so I figured I would give it a try. When I arrived there was lots of open parking, they had available seating outside and inside. The lady greeted me and was sooo friendly, they had all their food out so you can see what you are choosing. She recommended the fried chicken since it was their best selling. I was going to get the organic chicken just because I was trying to eat healthy lol. Well I got the fried chicken like she said, bok choy and this other vegetable she said was popular. I can't remember what it was called. Everything was put on top of white rice. They give you a generous amount too, I'd say the perfect amount to get you full but not to send you into food coma. All the food was fresh and not like it was sitting out all day. I asked her if they had sauce for the fries chicken, she told me it's marinated in its own sauce you won't need any. I got 3 sides because that's what it came with and man the tofu, bok choy and the other popular side she requested me to get were all so darn good. I couldn't even wait to eat it my mouth was watering. I definitely can't wait to come back here that's how good this place was. I'd definitely recommend it, they are quick as well when servicing so no long wait. read more

BentoLicious - To go fried chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Delicious taiwanese bento, really warms my heart. Very homey dishes. The portion is good. Although I have yet to eat a single bento by myself, as every time I've gone I end up sharing for a light lunch. You pick an entree and three sides. Very friendly people and the method is quick and efficient. The beancurd and eggplant side dish is my favorite, so delicious. I love the garlic sauce. So fragrant. I love eggplant. I love tofu. It's a winner for sure. The dish is flavorful and goes well with everything (like rice or the veggies that are lightly cooked (less sodium)). The other side dishes I've tried are mapo tofu, baby bok choy, sauteed cabbage and carrots, and salt and pepper pumpkin. All are tasty and cooked just right. The veggies are nice and light, still crisp, not overcooked. The tofu is tender and in a stronger flavored sauce. I did find the pumpkin to be a little too salty, however. But still, kabocha was cooked down (soft) and delicious. Railroad porkchop bento is a classic taiwanese item and so tasty. Nicely braised and flavorful. Tender. I was very happy to eat this. The beef bento was also good too. The stir fry was with aromatics, onions, and bell peppers. Really delicious! The beef was tender and flavorful as well. I hope in the future to stop by on the day they have the fried fish entree! It looks good too. Otherwise I've got my eye on the fried chicken entree to try next. read more

BentoLicious - railroad bento (braised porkchop) sides- eggplant and tofu, mapo tofu, baby bok choy - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The food here is better than at other Taiwanese bento restaurants, and I really love the pumpkins. However, the portion size of the Chiayi chicken is extremely small and not worth the price. The meat is sliced very thinly, with no more than 10 pieces in total, barely covering the rice. What's worse, one of the female staff members was noticeably stingy--she even removed pieces of meat from the bento if she thought she had given too much. I hope the restaurant improves portion sizes and service, as the flavors are great, but the experience was disappointing read more

Great food at great price and very kind staff! Love the fried chicken and railroad pork chop bentos. Side dishes were delicious too. You leave full and happy! read more

What a cool found when I was out in Pleasanton. Didn't think I would be eating a Taiwanese bento box. Located in a small strip mall, this spot has plenty of homemade dishes for you to try. I grabbed a fried chicken bento box which came with 3 sides. I asked for some veggie dishes but also added a tea egg. This box was more than enough for 2 meals. The fried chicken was a little dry. It was pre-cooked but still had some good flavor. I enjoyed the sides it came with. I didn't know what I was getting so I just pointed at what looked good. Haha. For under $13, worth a visit if you're craving some Taiwanese food. read more

BentoLicious - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Great food! Very friendly service! And amazing value! It's been a long time since it felt like I was getting a GOOD deal on my food. They have a couple entree and side options and are quite generous with the portions. If you go during lunch hours the food is quite fresh too! Overall an awesome place for a quick lunch or Togo. read more

It a very local Taiwanese bento box place. Ordered the basil chicken and the pork chop rice. You get to order one entree and 3 sides. The options are also very delicious, we opted for the marinated hard boiled egg, eggplants, veggies, and the popular fried yam. It's all really delicious. The owner cordially gave us an intro knowing it was our first time. There wasn't anyone eating at the store when we were there but there are a few tables for dine in. It is majorly a to-go place. read more

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It's been nearly a year since we last visited and I have to say that they are consistent in quality and efficiency. You enter, you get into line. You order one entree and three sides. Arrive early and get the most choices for your three sides. Arrive late and well, even the available sides are still delicious! Service can be extremely friendly or mildly friendly but always efficient. They have their processes down. Go in. Order. Eat. Go back to work! read more

BentoLicious - Railroad Pork Chop, Sautéed Cabbage, Tofu & Veg; Tofu & Eggplant - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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All the dishes were very fresh and delicious. I especially enjoyed the pumpkin and the eggplant with tofu. The portions were large and affordable. We will definitely come back here again. read more

Wow, this is about as close as you can get to a Chiayi, Taiwan Lunch Box. The main difference is the meat and price. In Taiwan you can get a Turkey Rice Lunch Box for about 90NT, which is about $3USD. Here it costs about $15 but then again we are not in Taiwan, so of course the price will vary. Taste and Quality of the food is Top Notch. The service is very friendly as well. I also like the Pumpkin side, which tastes like a seasoned potato to me, yum. All and all, a really good Bento Box restaurant, especially if you miss your Taiwan lunch boxes. This is about as close as you can get to the real thing, and it is right here in Pleasanton. read more

BentoLicious - Turkey Rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The food is delicious, the texture of the vegetables and sides were perfect and the food is hot. The service is really fast and they help you order and will recommend things if you ask. The place has a cute vibe with accented walls. 10/10 would recommend if u are looking for a quick meal. read more

Authentic Taiwanese bento boxes! I come here whenever I'm feeling homesick and nostalgic for good Taiwanese food. For the bento, you get to pick an entree and 3 sides, cafeteria-style. Their sides are always changing depending on what's in season but I've tried the stir-fried eggplant, soy sauce-marinated egg, spicy mapo tofu, and sauteed veggies. For the entree, the ichiban fried chicken was nicely breaded, not too heavy or oily, and the meat was super tender and juicy. The railroad pork chop was also flavorful and tender. Both are classic taiwanese bento items that I would order again. Everything tastes freshly cooked and service was fast and welcoming. The portions are also large, which somewhat makes up for the steep price (around $15). read more

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Found this hidden gem near my workplace and I absolutely love their Bento Plate. I ordered the beef stir fry with bok choy, tofu and fried pumpkin and everything was fresh and delicious. The beef is so soft and moist and everything else is just full of flavors that you'll love. All of the staffs and business owner are very nice and friendly. The portion of food is very generous that it'll definitely fill you up during your lunch hours. Definitely recommend!!! read more

BentoLicious - Apple Cider? - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Friendly family owned business serving delicious Taiwanese/Chinese eats in 'bento' lunch box form. Perfect for a satisfying lunch break, or an easy take home meal. Lots to pick from the line, made with authentic preparation and flavors makes for a great lunch option to make a trip out of the office for, every time. For proteins, the pork chop or fried chicken are always winners... This shop is inside a shopping plaza with plenty of curbside parking from easy coming and going. Some seating both inside and outside make immediate enjoyment an option alongside the convenient takeout. read more

BentoLicious - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

First time to visit this taiwanese bento box restaurant for togo dinner . A family owned business with friendly services made me feel comfortable , you could choose up to 3 wide orders for a bento . The pork chop was average , but in general good size in food portion . $32 for two bento togo would definitely acceptable . They should consider to have more side order options to choose . read more

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Solid 4.5 stars. I like how we can choose the sides for the bento and they are not Americanized :) Owners are very friendly. The small figurine on the counter is super cute and makes customers feel welcome, very Taiwanese. read more

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Great spot for lunch on the go! This place is located in a shopping center with lots of parking. Line wasn't too long when I showed up around 1pm on a Monday. To order, start on the left end of the glass. Tell them your choice of main dish, then go towards the right and point out which three sides you want. Then, pay at the cash register. I ordered the all veggie bento. I appreciate that the man behind the counter asked if I was vegetarian and told me which dishes contained oyster sauce. I'm not a strict vegetarian, so I didn't mind, but that would be very helpful for others. Because there aren't any main veggie dishes, I got to choose a veggie side as my main to put over rice. Main - eggplant: Really tasty! I love how the sweet sauce coats the rice. There were also a few fried tofu pieces which were nice for protein and textural difference. Side 1 - mapo tofu: Soft tofu with very lightly spicy sauce. Honestly wasn't very spicy and this is coming from someone who can't handle spice. More substantial side compared to some of the vegetable ones. Side 2 - pumpkin: Favorite side! Crispy and well seasoned pumpkin pieces. Side 3 - bok choy: Classic stirred fried vegetables. If I recall correctly, the total was about $15-16 for the whole box. Overall, convenient and satisfying meal! read more

BentoLicious - All Veggie - eggplant over rice, mapo tofu, pumpkin, veggies - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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this is goated. nothing better than some great family vibes + some authentic taiwanese food.

This place is so clean!! Which is such an important factor especially during the pandemic. It's like a Taiwanese family-style bento place, where you pick your protein, and three sides out of multiple options. The meat portions are always generous, and the sides are pretty good as well. Love their pumpkin! read more

BentoLicious - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Not your typical scoop scoop shop. They only have a small amount sitting out and they cook nonstop the entire time they are open. We ordered the midnight wings and they were pipping hot! They even manage to make the chicken breast moist! read more

Stopped by Tuesday night to pick up dinner. There was one person ordering as I entered and as I was leaving there were 4 people after me. They had two specials: lions head meatball and a shrimp dish (forgot what it was called). Ordered the following 1) shrimp special w/ green beans, eggplant tofu, and glass noodles. 2) fried chicken w/ eggplant tofu, mapo tofu, and salt pepper pumpkin. 3) small hot and sour soup The guy who took my order asked if I'd like sauce over the shrimp which I did. The cashier did ask if I'd like to also buy soup and I agreed since it was chilly weather. She also let me know it was 10 cents for a plastic bag and asked if I needed any utensils. They do have a cup of clean pens to use when you sign the receipt and a cup to place the dirty pens in. I really appreciate business who practice this. Everything I got was delicious! I love being able to choose sides with your main entree. I really enjoyed the eggplant tofu and the salt pepper pumpkin (some pieces though were on the salty side). Very much looking forward to my next visit. I hope they have the black bean ribs. read more

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I've been to Bentolicious multiple times now and am just getting around to writing their review. I love this place so much and am so happy to have found it. Super lucky that they are just a 5 minute drive from my place! First time I went, I got 4 bento boxes. It was near their closing time and the owner was there. He gave generous portions and each bento box comes with rice, one entree and two sides. Their meat entrees vary with the day. One the day we went, we tried their fried pork chops, sweet and sour fried fish, fried chicken and stir fried beef bento. Their food is so delicious and authentic! We loved every single one of them. I especially like the fish with sweet and sour sauce. The sauce was really great compliment to the fish and rice. The pork chop was great flavor and crispy and delicous as well. The sides vary also with the day, but usually they would have a few different stir-fried veggies (broccoli, bok choy, squash), tofu, soy sauce eggs, etc. Their food in general is very delicious and taste very homemade. They great quality ingredients and are very clean. The food has no msg and light on the salt to be more "healthy", but is still good flavor. It reminds me of my grandma's home cooking which I miss very much. Second time we went, we got the the family meal combo for ~$40. This can feed 3 adults easily, but possibly a bit short on quantity for 4 adults. They only have the family meals M,W,F and must be ordered in advance online. The day we ordered, we got the curry chicken and black bean pork ribs. Both were quite delicious in flavor. Chicken in the curry was tender and great flavor. The black bean pork was soft and tender as well. I loved both. Only qualm I have is that I feel that the quantity was a bit small for the meat dishes. They could definitely have given more since they were cooking in large batches. Overall, love this place and will be coming here frequently! Very much recommended for anyone who wants some delicious, healthy Taiwanese food! read more

BentoLicious - Family Combo Meal with curry chicken, black bean pork ribs and sautéed bok choy - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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the place is not that big but ok. the ambience and staffs are ok. service is quite fast. they have eight kinds of entrees and you pick one and then can pick another three veggies. tried the pork chop and will say it is just ok but will say the eggplants and salted pepper fried pumpkins are great. fried pumpkins is very recommended. the pumpkin itself is sweet and then they mix it with salt, pepper, garlic, jalapeño, and dried chili make it even perfect. price is average... read more

BentoLicious - pork chops with bean sprouts, eggplants, and salt pepper fried pumpkins... - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

This is a pretty cute restaurant concept with a changing menu and cafeteria styled ordering. S and I like to eat here when we're craving something homey. The flavors are so authentic and we like the amounts of food they give. Our favorites are the fried pumpkin and eggplant. We pretty much always order those two. The vegetables add a sense of healthiness to the fried katsu that is S's favorite. It's a bit pricey which is why we don't go too frequently, but it really does hit the spot. read more

BentoLicious - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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i actually really love this place. it's not just that the food and the sides (you get to pick your 3) that's amazing! but it's that familiarity and friendliness of ALLLL the staff from owners to the cashiers!! it's that taiwanese feel that just got me! my friend and i even got the railroad pork chop to go after we dined in! i definitely will eat here again and get more to go next time im here! read more

BentoLicious - ichiban fried chicken breast bento and chiya organic chicken bento and sweet and sour soup. it's pretty darn yummy taiwanese style bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I got lunch from Bentolicious over the weekend and I was enjoying the food. I had almost finished it when I noticed a steel wool fiber lodged in one piece of the vegetables. My experience was generally fine up until then. But the steel wool fiber was definitely concerning. read more

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I love this place. As a Taiwanese, I'm constantly craving authentic TW food. It truly feels like home every time I come here because of how friendly the owners and staff are. The food is amazing, I've had their railroad bento, their chicken over rice, and my favorite- 3 cup chicken. All delicious!! Get the fried pumpkin- you won't regret it. I can eat my weight in these. read more

Wow fried chicken bento with rice and 3 veggie sides was delicious and filling. Definitely recommend for lunch.

Came on Saturday when they open for dinner to-go and there was already a line, waited around 20 minutes to order. Love all the bentos from here, they have a simple menu but every single item is delicious! Really reminds me of the food in Taiwan. My favorite is their fried chicken - it's not too oily yet it's moist and tender. All the food freshly made. You can order family meal online for pickup or you can order in person for bentos and other items. Although I already tried most items on their menu but I still wanted to come back again and again when I want some Taiwanese comfort food. read more

BentoLicious - Fried chicken bento and pork chop (railroad) bento - Taiwanese Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I love BentoLicious. It's delicious affordable food that anyone will love. One of the struggles I find with Chinese/Taiwanese cuisine are vegetarian options. For the first time, I didn't have to worry. BentoLicious has got you covered with tasty vegetarian Taiwanese food. I got the All Veggies Bento with eggplant, Mapo Tofu, mixed corn, and bean sprouts. All of the side dishes were absolutely delicious. My favorite was the eggplant because of its sweet and savory flavor and the Mapo Tofu because of the classic Sichuan flavor. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant again many more times. If you're ever in the area, please check it out! read more