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In the mood for a small, cute, Japanese fusion restaurant? Look no further than Bon, Nene. We arrived a few minutes prior to opening at dinner time, and there was already a couple small groups waiting. We ordered a few dishes to share: Mushroom gyoza ($12) - came with 6 potstickers and a dipping sauce. Nothing super special. Hijiki salad ($13) - light and filled with seaweed, as expected. Got a few bites of the tofu puffs, but not much fish cake. Mentaiko spaghetti ($19) - not super creamy and with good flavor. Usually with these types of dishes, I'm concerned that it's too buttery or fishy, but this was spot on! Gyudon ($19) - egg looked like it was cooked beautifully. Katsu curry ($22) - good presentation, seemed to have quite a bit of rice. I didn't try the last two dishes, but I was told they were good. Nothing crazy special though. Personally, I think the noodle dish was the best. We also tried their Hokkaido cheesecake, and that was probably the only disappointing item. It wasn't as light and creamy as the ones I've had in Japan (LeTao will always be the gold standard in my heart). I ate a couple of bites and decided it just wasn't worth the calories. Service was friendly and I appreciate that there's outdoor dining. I saw a few furry friends, but if I didn't have pets, I would likely prefer to sit indoors. Seats seem more comfortable inside.
Came for a weekend lunch with friends. It was pretty sunny and I wish they had umbrellas for the tables outside, but we did get a table pretty quickly! Ordered a few things to share, the portion sizes didn't feel that large. If I was just eating one main I don't think I would be full but it's good to share. The pastas both had good flavor but felt a little dry to me. The tuna bowl was super fresh and well-seasoned! The gyudon bowl was good as well. The onigiris felt well-packed and we enjoyed all the flavors. Didnt get a chance to see inside but it looked cute! Good spot to hang with friends or on a date.
Nice dainty modern take on Japanese fusion dishes in the Mission District. A bit on the smaller restaurant side, get's lively and bustling but the staff are friendly. Willing to answer questions and explain specifics. The menu is okay, not a huge selection but has the classics to pick from. Gyudon, savory and sweet, slightly fatty. Good bed of rice with sauce, a solid dish, however did not blow me away. The ginger and soy flavor were good. but was a bit bland without the sauce. Mentaiko Spaghetti, i love mentaiko, i wish it was just a bit prominent. It was still tasty and rich, just not enough mentaiko for me personally. Portion is alright, a bit on the smaller side. Great spot with good takes on the dishes, i don't regret coming and i may come back to try other dishes!
Waited about 15-20mins to be seated for weekend lunch. Note your whole party needs to be there to be seated Katsu curry rice (7/10) - seemed to be missing a lil something. Could've used a bit more salt or flavor for more impact. Not bad but I honestly probably wouldn't get this again Gyudon with udon (8.5/10) - my first time trying gyudon with udon noodles! You can also do rice but our waitresses recommended the udon version. Soup was delicious and rich, and the meat was tender and flavorful Barley tea (8/10) - refreshing! Great barley taste. No sugar so just know that it's straight up tea
Such a cute and homey little spot! Tried the mentaiko pasta and the lunch special (ginger pork) and both were really yummy!
Cute Japanese spot tucked away in the quieter part of the Mission District. The menu and style of this spot reminds me of a cafe restaurant that you can find in Tokyo. As a party of four, we made a reservation a few days in advance on a weekday with no issues. Even on a weekday though, the restaurant got pretty busy so it's definitely a popular pick for a dinner spot. We ordered the mentaiko spaghetti, champignon pasta, takoyaki, gyudon, and katsu curry. I also ordered the frozen beer which seemed to be their most popular beverage. It looks cool when it comes out but it melts fairly quickly and is just a regular cheap beer. A bit gimmicky so I'd skip this. However, the food was really delicious with the standout being the mentaiko spaghetti. Noodles were cooked al dente and although it's considered a creamier type of pasta, it didn't feel heavy or thick. It was light but packed with flavor at the same time. I'd definitely come back just for this dish! Everything else was good as well but nothing extraordinary that you can't get elsewhere. Not many places in SF sell mentaiko spaghetti so definitely drop by for this one!
Delicious food, good portions. Mushroom pasta is buttery as heck and super tasty. Only thing I wish was different is the maguro bowl comes with way too much rice for the small amount of fish. I'd rather pay more for more fish/better balance.
Date of Visit: 6/25/2026 Visited Bon, Nene in Mission District in San Francisco on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. The cute neighborhood restaurant offers Japanese plates with some French cooking techniques. The most popular dishes includes the gyoza, onigiri, and koji marinated karaage. The 1,000 square foot space only seats about 35 people, and the open kitchen and bar area that is great for family and friend gathering. We visited on a Thursday afternoon around 1pm, and put our name down on the wait list and waited for about 10 minutes before the server took us inside. Iced Tea $4 My friend got the mugi roasted barley iced tea. Hojicha Latte $7 I got the hojicha latte. Mentaiko Spaghetti $19 One of the signature dishes is the mentaiko spaghetti, with cured cod roe mixed into creamy buttery sauce. On top there were nori and parsley. Gyudon $19 We also got the gyudon with thinly sliced beef cooked in sweet ginger soy sauce with onion, mushroom and egg served over rice. Onigiri Lunch Set $19 We also ordered the onigiri lunch set, including 2 pcs onigiri with edamame, chicken karaage and miso soup. We picked salmon and chicken onigiri, the rice portion was a little too much.
Such an adorable little japanese spot! We came here for lunch on a Saturday. We came around 15 minutes before they opened, so we were one of the first people on the waitlist, but multiple parties also did the same thing. If you're planning to come on a weekend, I'd recommend also coming early or it might be a bit of a wait especially since it's a pretty small store. The mentaiko spaghetti was my favorite item, I really liked the cod roe sauce. It was super flavorful & creamy and the pasta wasn't overcooked! My friend got the gyudon and I tried a little bit but I didn't really like it because the sauce made the rice wayyy too soggy for my liking. I really don't like wet rice LOL Overall, a super cute and vibey restaurant, perfect for a weekend lunch out. Servers were sweet too!
We grabbed lunch at Bon, Nene on a weekend a few months ago. We got there shortly before opening and there were already a few groups waiting outside, but we luckily just made it into the first seating. We shared an order of mentaiko spaghetti and the weekend special, because I can't resist a "special" and a bunch of sides. The mentaiko spaghetti was predictably good, but I was a little disappointed in the weekend special, which was pretty salty and not particularly gingery or porky. Overall, I'd say that the food is about equal to the sum of its parts, which is pretty good when one of those parts is mentaiko, but kind of mediocre otherwise.
a pretty small shop but we didn't wait long as we came early (6pm on a weeknight). the staff are friendly and food comes out fast so we were in and out within an hour. the menu is japanese fusion and we got the: - mentaiko spaghetti - gyudon - katsu curry rice - hijiki salad the mentaiko spaghetti had a nice sauce and texture but I wish it had more ingredients like protein/veg so it wasn't so rich. gyudon also didn't have that much meat. katsu was slightly dry. salad was good!
Was visiting some friends and SF and saw this place was popping! We waited about an hour for 3 people on a Friday night as they were pretty packed both indoors and outdoors. The restaurant is small and cozy, pretty standard vibes. As for what we ordered: - Mentaiko Pasta (5/5): this was by far the best dish and really stood out! The flavors were so bold and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. It had a nice umami flavor and the textures were great - Tofu Bowl (4/5): the tofu was lightly friend and airy which was good! The sauce was delicious like a sweet soy and really tied it together! - Katsu- Curry Rice (3/5): wanted to love this more but it was just standard curry and katsu. Curry almost tasted like the box ones but katsu was fried nicely. Nothing too special Overall good food and exactly as described but not a standout for me. Would probably only go back for the mentaiko pasta!
Came here for dinner around 7 and put our names down on the list outside. We ended up getting seated around 8. We didn't mind the wait since we had heard such great things. They initially sat us at a larger table but moved us to another one when a bigger party came in, which was no problem at all. The menu looked amazing with lots of tempting options. We started with the vegetarian potstickers and seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was fine, nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either so I'd probably skip it next time. The potstickers on the other hand, were really yummy and a great way to start the meal! For mains, we got the champignon pasta and the mentaiko spaghetti. The champignon pasta was delicious, very mushroom-forward, super creamy and savory, and topped with dried seaweed which added a really nice depth of flavor. The mentaiko spaghetti was also creamy but leaned pretty salty and more fish-forward. Even though it's one of their signature dishes, we actually preferred the mushroom pasta! Since it was a cold night, we ordered warm milk tea, but it was pretty average with a subtle tea flavor, probably skippable. We wanted to try dessert, but they had sold out by the time we got to it, which was a bit of a bummer. Overall, a solid spot with some standout dishes, especially the pasta. Would come back to explore more of the menu.
Bon, Nene is a cute small Japanese spot with excellent food at a fair price for the quality. We got the Gyudon over udon noodles, curry with chicken katsu, and shared the Hokkaido cheesecake. The gyudon was excellent with a lightly sweet and savory flavor, I'd definitely get this again! The Hokkaido cheesecake was light and had what seemed like whipped cream in it which isn't my preference for cheesecake so I would skip this item next time. You put your name and number of people in your party at the list on the door, but the wait goes bye fairly quick. They have indoor and some outdoor seating. We loved their entree items and would definitely come back here! read more
2 days ago
This is a nice cozy place! The food is decent and the service is good. I got a Chicken Katsu Curry Rice and Royal Milk Tea. The curry rice was decent, not bad, but not a wow this is a 5 star. The royal milk tea was ok, my friend thought it could be a little sweeter. Overall nice place for a casual lunch with friends. read more
Bon, Nene is a popular spot! My friends and I stopped by for dinner on a Saturday evening about 20 minutes before they opened and there was already one party of four ahead of us. If you want to avoid a 45+ minute wait and make first seating, you'll definitely want to show up a bit earlier. Between my friends and I, we all ordered our individual entrees but shared some karaage and some yaki onigiris. My wife ordered the mentaiko spaghetti while I ordered their special for the evening -- a salmon ochazuke. The karaage was lightly battered, blistering hot when it arrived at our table, but could have used some salt. The yaki onigiris looked very nicely grilled, but could have sat longer on the grill to pick up a more uniform layer of crispy rice on the outside. The mentaiko spaghetti was the crowd favorite of the night: the noodles were cooked perfectly, the dish was well-seasoned, and every bite was rich, creamy and full of umami. Unfortunately, the salmon ochazuke was one of the worst dishes I've ordered this year; this dish missed the mark on multiple points. To start, the rice was a mushy mess. The last time I had rice with this awful texture was at Giovanni's Shrimp Truck in Oahu. For a restaurant that specializes in Japanese food, I had much higher expectations for the rice. The amount of salmon included in the bowl is criminal. There's no more than a few ounces of salmon so you've effectively paid $22 for a bunch of rice in some broth. If this is the special on the menu on your visit, I would avoid it at all costs. Overall, I left Bon, Nene pretty disappointed. For a place this popular, I would have expected every dish to be a home run. read more
2 months ago
In the mood for a small, cute, Japanese fusion restaurant? Look no further than Bon, Nene. We arrived a few minutes prior to opening at dinner time, and there was already a couple small groups waiting. We ordered a few dishes to share: Mushroom gyoza ($12) - came with 6 potstickers and a dipping sauce. Nothing super special. Hijiki salad ($13) - light and filled with seaweed, as expected. Got a few bites of the tofu puffs, but not much fish cake. Mentaiko spaghetti ($19) - not super creamy and with good flavor. Usually with these types of dishes, I'm concerned that it's too buttery or fishy, but this was spot on! Gyudon ($19) - egg looked like it was cooked beautifully. Katsu curry ($22) - good presentation, seemed to have quite a bit of rice. I didn't try the last two dishes, but I was told they were good. Nothing crazy special though. Personally, I think the noodle dish was the best. We also tried their Hokkaido cheesecake, and that was probably the only disappointing item. It wasn't as light and creamy as the ones I've had in Japan (LeTao will always be the gold standard in my heart). I ate a couple of bites and decided it just wasn't worth the calories. Service was friendly and I appreciate that there's outdoor dining. I saw a few furry friends, but if I didn't have pets, I would likely prefer to sit indoors. Seats seem more comfortable inside. read more
Came for a weekend lunch with friends. It was pretty sunny and I wish they had umbrellas for the tables outside, but we did get a table pretty quickly! Ordered a few things to share, the portion sizes didn't feel that large. If I was just eating one main I don't think I would be full but it's good to share. The pastas both had good flavor but felt a little dry to me. The tuna bowl was super fresh and well-seasoned! The gyudon bowl was good as well. The onigiris felt well-packed and we enjoyed all the flavors. Didnt get a chance to see inside but it looked cute! Good spot to hang with friends or on a date. read more
Nice dainty modern take on Japanese fusion dishes in the Mission District. A bit on the smaller restaurant side, get's lively and bustling but the staff are friendly. Willing to answer questions and explain specifics. The menu is okay, not a huge selection but has the classics to pick from. Gyudon, savory and sweet, slightly fatty. Good bed of rice with sauce, a solid dish, however did not blow me away. The ginger and soy flavor were good. but was a bit bland without the sauce. Mentaiko Spaghetti, i love mentaiko, i wish it was just a bit prominent. It was still tasty and rich, just not enough mentaiko for me personally. Portion is alright, a bit on the smaller side. Great spot with good takes on the dishes, i don't regret coming and i may come back to try other dishes! read more
2 months ago
Waited about 15-20mins to be seated for weekend lunch. Note your whole party needs to be there to be seated Katsu curry rice (7/10) - seemed to be missing a lil something. Could've used a bit more salt or flavor for more impact. Not bad but I honestly probably wouldn't get this again Gyudon with udon (8.5/10) - my first time trying gyudon with udon noodles! You can also do rice but our waitresses recommended the udon version. Soup was delicious and rich, and the meat was tender and flavorful Barley tea (8/10) - refreshing! Great barley taste. No sugar so just know that it's straight up tea read more
2 months ago
Cute Japanese spot tucked away in the quieter part of the Mission District. The menu and style of this spot reminds me of a cafe restaurant that you can find in Tokyo. As a party of four, we made a reservation a few days in advance on a weekday with no issues. Even on a weekday though, the restaurant got pretty busy so it's definitely a popular pick for a dinner spot. We ordered the mentaiko spaghetti, champignon pasta, takoyaki, gyudon, and katsu curry. I also ordered the frozen beer which seemed to be their most popular beverage. It looks cool when it comes out but it melts fairly quickly and is just a regular cheap beer. A bit gimmicky so I'd skip this. However, the food was really delicious with the standout being the mentaiko spaghetti. Noodles were cooked al dente and although it's considered a creamier type of pasta, it didn't feel heavy or thick. It was light but packed with flavor at the same time. I'd definitely come back just for this dish! Everything else was good as well but nothing extraordinary that you can't get elsewhere. Not many places in SF sell mentaiko spaghetti so definitely drop by for this one! read more
Delicious food, good portions. Mushroom pasta is buttery as heck and super tasty. Only thing I wish was different is the maguro bowl comes with way too much rice for the small amount of fish. I'd rather pay more for more fish/better balance. read more
3 months ago
Date of Visit: 6/25/2026 Visited Bon, Nene in Mission District in San Francisco on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. The cute neighborhood restaurant offers Japanese plates with some French cooking techniques. The most popular dishes includes the gyoza, onigiri, and koji marinated karaage. The 1,000 square foot space only seats about 35 people, and the open kitchen and bar area that is great for family and friend gathering. We visited on a Thursday afternoon around 1pm, and put our name down on the wait list and waited for about 10 minutes before the server took us inside. Iced Tea $4 My friend got the mugi roasted barley iced tea. Hojicha Latte $7 I got the hojicha latte. Mentaiko Spaghetti $19 One of the signature dishes is the mentaiko spaghetti, with cured cod roe mixed into creamy buttery sauce. On top there were nori and parsley. Gyudon $19 We also got the gyudon with thinly sliced beef cooked in sweet ginger soy sauce with onion, mushroom and egg served over rice. Onigiri Lunch Set $19 We also ordered the onigiri lunch set, including 2 pcs onigiri with edamame, chicken karaage and miso soup. We picked salmon and chicken onigiri, the rice portion was a little too much. read more
Such an adorable little japanese spot! We came here for lunch on a Saturday. We came around 15 minutes before they opened, so we were one of the first people on the waitlist, but multiple parties also did the same thing. If you're planning to come on a weekend, I'd recommend also coming early or it might be a bit of a wait especially since it's a pretty small store. The mentaiko spaghetti was my favorite item, I really liked the cod roe sauce. It was super flavorful & creamy and the pasta wasn't overcooked! My friend got the gyudon and I tried a little bit but I didn't really like it because the sauce made the rice wayyy too soggy for my liking. I really don't like wet rice LOL Overall, a super cute and vibey restaurant, perfect for a weekend lunch out. Servers were sweet too! read more
We grabbed lunch at Bon, Nene on a weekend a few months ago. We got there shortly before opening and there were already a few groups waiting outside, but we luckily just made it into the first seating. We shared an order of mentaiko spaghetti and the weekend special, because I can't resist a "special" and a bunch of sides. The mentaiko spaghetti was predictably good, but I was a little disappointed in the weekend special, which was pretty salty and not particularly gingery or porky. Overall, I'd say that the food is about equal to the sum of its parts, which is pretty good when one of those parts is mentaiko, but kind of mediocre otherwise. read more
a pretty small shop but we didn't wait long as we came early (6pm on a weeknight). the staff are friendly and food comes out fast so we were in and out within an hour. the menu is japanese fusion and we got the: - mentaiko spaghetti - gyudon - katsu curry rice - hijiki salad the mentaiko spaghetti had a nice sauce and texture but I wish it had more ingredients like protein/veg so it wasn't so rich. gyudon also didn't have that much meat. katsu was slightly dry. salad was good! read more
6 months ago
Was visiting some friends and SF and saw this place was popping! We waited about an hour for 3 people on a Friday night as they were pretty packed both indoors and outdoors. The restaurant is small and cozy, pretty standard vibes. As for what we ordered: - Mentaiko Pasta (5/5): this was by far the best dish and really stood out! The flavors were so bold and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. It had a nice umami flavor and the textures were great - Tofu Bowl (4/5): the tofu was lightly friend and airy which was good! The sauce was delicious like a sweet soy and really tied it together! - Katsu- Curry Rice (3/5): wanted to love this more but it was just standard curry and katsu. Curry almost tasted like the box ones but katsu was fried nicely. Nothing too special Overall good food and exactly as described but not a standout for me. Would probably only go back for the mentaiko pasta! read more
Came here for dinner around 7 and put our names down on the list outside. We ended up getting seated around 8. We didn't mind the wait since we had heard such great things. They initially sat us at a larger table but moved us to another one when a bigger party came in, which was no problem at all. The menu looked amazing with lots of tempting options. We started with the vegetarian potstickers and seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was fine, nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either so I'd probably skip it next time. The potstickers on the other hand, were really yummy and a great way to start the meal! For mains, we got the champignon pasta and the mentaiko spaghetti. The champignon pasta was delicious, very mushroom-forward, super creamy and savory, and topped with dried seaweed which added a really nice depth of flavor. The mentaiko spaghetti was also creamy but leaned pretty salty and more fish-forward. Even though it's one of their signature dishes, we actually preferred the mushroom pasta! Since it was a cold night, we ordered warm milk tea, but it was pretty average with a subtle tea flavor, probably skippable. We wanted to try dessert, but they had sold out by the time we got to it, which was a bit of a bummer. Overall, a solid spot with some standout dishes, especially the pasta. Would come back to explore more of the menu. read more
I'm a big fan of japanese italian fusion and have tried some great places in socal so wanted to see if SF has something comparable while I'm in the bay. Bon, Nene isn't a huge restaurant but their turnover is pretty quick. Would recommend coming earlier in the evening though if you come on the weekend since there was a wait to sit inside. Waitlist is a paper sign up sheet. What we ordered: 1. Hijiki Salad - this was one of the most unique dishes I've ever had. Super refreshing and light, a perfect compliment to the heavy pasta. Everything in it goes really well together and the sauce is umami and sweet. My only complaint would be that the dish itself is pretty watery. When we got to the bottom of it, it was basically like a cold soup. Would still recommend though. 2. Champignon Pasta - Salty with a fragrant garlic flavor. Not super memorable unfortunately and flavor was very one-noted. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente though. 3. Mentaiko Spaghetti - The star of the show. Definitely a really nice blend of everything you would want in a creamy, buttery pasta but with the added flavor of the roe mix that elevates the dish and makes it feel almost less heavy. Pasta was perfectly cooked like with the other dish. Overall, a pretty solid spot for this genre of food. Did feel that the flavors fell a bit flat for me since I have tried similar dishes before but appreciated the hearty portions and was still pretty delicious overall. read more
Came by with a group of 5 for a walk-in dinner. I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time, even if it's a weeknight, you should expect there to be a wait because Bon Nene's capacity is too small for its popularity. I'm not sure if they take phone reservations, but when we got there they had posted a waiting list on the door. We could have opted in for outdoor seating, but it was late and it was freezing. Once we were seated, we ordered and it actually took quite awhile for the food to come out. The restaurant was packed to the brim, so I can only applaud them in this case. The takoyaki first came out and we were a little bit skeptical about it not having bonito flakes on it, but the outside was so light and crispy and it had a nice gooey center, that we were actually very surprised by it. It is definitely not a traditional takoyaki at all, but it sure is tasty! The Ebi triangles were simple and straight forward. Now, for the main course I ordered a Gyudon while the rest of the table ordered curry and mentaiko spaghetti. I truly am addicted to gyudon, so anytime it is on the menu I will definitely order it. It's served with a soft boiled egg which made the experience even better. The gyudon broth was very umami and really came through even with the large amount of rice that it cake with. I would definitely order it again-- probably for takeout though. The hokkaido cheesecake was the perfect way to end the meal. It wasn't a heavy cheesecake, and it was somehow fluffy and dense at the same time, if that makes sense. The flavor was the best part, it almost tasted like I was eating unsalted butter and I mean that in the best way possible. It was so smooth, creamy, and had a clean aftertaste. read more
Not a place I'd return to and whoever said their takoyaki was full of octopus on yelp made me expect it :( The good: +Their mentaiko pasta is as tasty as everyone says. I think they should lean into pastas and other Italian-Japanese fusion items + good, kind service. The only reason propping my 3.0 review to 3.5, rounded up to 4 The meh: Unfortunately, we didn't enjoy anything else. - The Gyudon w udon had standard udon and broth, and sort of muted the gyudon flavor - takoyaki was all batter and half a cm of octopus - other reviews on yelp didn't signal other dishes I should order so there's not much else for us to return for. If they come out with more pasta dishes, I might! read more
7 months ago
Visited the City on a Saturday night and unfortunately the original restaurant we wanted to eat at already had a waitlist with the next seating at 8:45pm. Then fortunately we stumbled upon Bon, Nene. We arrived just a bit after opening and didn't have a long wait since we decided to eat outside. The staff were very attentive in and outside of the restaurant. So you don't have to worry about being forgotten if you're sitting outside. The food was amazing! not picture here is the homemade gingerale and beef gyudon. If you're looking for a flavor bomb the Mentaiko spaghetti is amazing super umami. I've had Mentaiko udon before and I didn't really taste the Mentaiko. So Bon, Nene makes their dish standout. The Ebi trio triangle appetizer was super light and there are roughly chopped pieces of fresh shrimp that give a nice bite along with the crunch. My group really enjoyed the detour here and the food. If you're in the city & in the area I highly recommend. read more
2 months ago
No reservations, so go on a warm night when it's not annoying to stand outside. We waited about 20 mins, and were seated outside since we wore warm clothes. We ordered quickly and food arrived fast. The Mentaiko Spaghetti is. so. good. It was creamy and perfectly cooked. I wasn't even that hungry but I finished the whole plate. Since we were outside the noise level was low but just inside it was very loud. Glad that we got an outside seat. Will be back for that delicious Mentaiko. read more
I had dinner with a few friends here and we were able to walk in and get a table for 4 outside on a Thursday. Initially, there wasn't a heater at our table, but they brought one over about halfway through our meal which was really nice because it definitely got cold. The food was a fun mix of Japanese and Japanese fusion, but there wasn't anything super creative. I liked everything we tried and enjoyed the hot "house" sake as well. One odd thing was that we saw a woman eating a matcha tiramisu, but when we asked about dessert they didn't list that as an option. Then we asked for it and were brought one. Not sure why that happened, but it was delicious. read more
I heard from my friends that their Hokkaido cheesecake is absolutely delicious and that it's so popular, that it's recommended to order right away! And definitely was milky, creamy, light and delicious. Their food was good too! Mentaiko pasta - al dante pasta, delicious with a savory and buttery flavor. Not too salty or too greasy. Really enjoyed this one! Karaage was also a nice app on the side. Tasty big chunks of chicken. It looked really fried but turns out that's the marinade! read more
8 months ago
I love the concept of this place. The entrees look really creative, and the pasta I got was delicious. The server was helpful with allergy information, and the food came relatively fast considering how many people there were. It was busy when I went, on a weekday evening, but fortunately there was a table outside. I would've liked some outdoor heating though. The cars coming from the intersection were a bit blinding after dark. read more
We arrived about 10-15 minutes before opening because we heard it gets crowded quickly. That's was no one there when we arrived so we were able to be seated first. But as expected, the restaurant filled up quickly soon after! There seemed to be only one server so service was a tad slow, but she handled the entire dining room, including outdoor seating very well. We ordered chicken karaage, onigiri lunch set, mentaiko spaghetti, maguro bowl and champignon pasta. The pastas were our favorite - perfectly cooked noodles and delicious flavors. The maguro looked really fresh and the onigiri lunch set was generous and offered a well rounded selection of miso soup, edamame, chicken karaage and two onigiri. The chicken karaage was moist and tasty, but a tad burnt. The restaurant is very cute and we enjoyed a nice lunch on a warmish winter Tuesday. I'd come back again! read more
We were honestly pretty disappointed after hearing such great reviews of this place. Perhaps it was a fluke and hopefully we'll get a chance to come back in the future. We visited on a Saturday night and were seated after a 10 minute wait. We sat down at 7:15 and placed our orders shortly after. The drinks came pretty quickly and the chicken karate arrived 20 minutes later. However, the rest of the food didn't arrive until 8:20 and nobody checked on us until 40 minutes in. It was definitely a busy night so perhaps they were just short staffed. The food was also a little disappointing. The mentaiko spaghetti was delicious and righteously one of their most popular dishes. However, everything else fell a little short. The chicken karaage was cut into large pieces and came out a little dry and tough. The maguro bowl only had a few pieces of sashimi, some avocado, and a big bowl of rice. There was definitely an imbalance in toppings:rice ratio but even the bite with everything was a little lacking. Perhaps some form of sauce may have made a difference or a wet topping. The miso ramen was just a plain bowl of ramen. Not crazy but not bad. The restaurant itself is pretty small but tables definitely maximize the space. Decorations and lighting do give the restaurant a nice cozy vibe. read more
Came on a Saturday night around 8pm and waited around 20 minutes for a table for two. We ordered the mentaiko spaghetti, takoyaki, and gyudon with noodles. Mentaiko pasta: 7.5/10 Was really excited to try this dish since it is arguably what Bon Nene is known for. I thought it was a decent dish but lacked depth and flavor. Takoyaki (not pictured): 9/10 One of the best takoyakis I've had! It was perfect crisped with a good amount of octopus. It gets a point deducted because there was no bonito flakes or sauce. They give you a small bowl of a broth-like sauce instead. Gyudon: 8/10 I thought the gyudon with noodles was good, but not amazing or revolutionary. Maybe would've preferred it with rice instead but they give you the option to choose between the two. read more
4 months ago
Bon Nene is such a cute little restaurant! Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. We got their two most popular dishes- mentaiko spaghetti and the gyudon beef bowl. Each was delectable and the spaghetti was like nothing i've had before! it's SO creamy! read more
Bon Nene is such a gem. This place feels like stepping into a cozy, classic Japanese eatery--simple, warm, and all about the food. We tried the Katsu- curry rice, Mentaiko Spaghetti, Gyudon, and beer. All main courses were good, authentic, full of flavor without being heavy. Service is gentle and attentive, and the vibe is calm in that very Japanese way. It's the kind of spot you go to when you want a quiet, quality meal that feels like home cooking done right. read more
Decided to try dinner here one night and was not super impressed. I was very excited to try it since I'd heard a lot of hype, but most of the food fell short. We didn't have to wait long to be seated, as it's a small venue with a decent number of tables. However, service felt slow. It took a while for us to order, and it seemed like most of the servers focused on the larger shared tables and didn't pass by the smaller tables very often. Takoyaki (6/10) - I thought the takoyaki itself was some of the best I've had: a nice crispy exterior, creamy inside, and a good tender chew from the octopus. However, it came with a dashi-based sauce instead of the standard brown takoyaki sauce, which I really missed. The sauce had little to no flavor and made me regret ordering it. I respect them for trying something different, but when takoyaki doesn't have much flavor on its own, you need to rely on the sauce, and this one just wasn't flavorful. If it came with the normal sauce, it probably would've been a 9, but the lack of flavor really brought it down for me. Mentaiko Spaghetti (6.5/10) - The spaghetti was very simple and classic. It leaned heavily on cream and had a silky texture. However, I was missing that umami punch. The seaweed got lost, and I wished it came with larger roe to provide more bursts of fish flavor. All I really tasted was creamy spaghetti, which was good, but very underwhelming when I was expecting more Japanese influence. Gyudon, Udon Bukkake Style (7/10) - This was probably the best item we tried, but again, it felt lacking. I was expecting a thicker sauce when ordering gyudon, but guess since I got it udon style, it came as a soup broth. The broth flavor was nice, and the meat had a pleasant sweetness. Still, it never came together as a complete dish for me. The noodles couldn't carry much flavor since the broth was so thin. It tasted nice overall, but it wasn't impressive. I think the regular gyudon might've been better, since rice could soak up the sauce more. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed by this place. I really wanted to enjoy it, but I couldn't get past how much felt missing. They make classic, comforting dishes, but miss the mark when it comes to exciting and flavorful food. I debated between 2 and 3 stars, but since none of the food was bad, I went with 3. That said, I most likely won't be returning. read more
Came on a Wednesday around 6:30pm and there was a long line! The inside is small, but they move fast. Our party of 5 waited around 40 minutes before getting seated. I wouldn't recommend coming here with large parties- they mostly have seatings for 2-3. We got the mentaiko spaghetti and beef gyudon. The flavor and texture of the spaghetti was excellent! The gyudon was also really good, although a little sweet for me read more
On the corner of Alabama and 21st street, you'll find Bon, Nene a popular Japanese restaurant known for their quality comfort dishes. We visited on a Wednesday right at opening and it was a full house right from the start. So even on weekdays, it seems like this spot fills up quickly. The menu is pretty limited but its reassuring at the same time knowing they do only a handful of dishes but they do them WELL. Their staples seem to be their mentaiko spaghetti and chicken katsu curry. The drink selection is more extensive than their entrees so I find that a bit amusing. They offer a homemade ginger ale, yuzu lemonade, yuzu matcha, and hojicha drinks. Mentaiko spaghetti - Pasta texture was great, with a nice firm bite to it. The sauce itself was unique. It tasted like the ocean in pasta form.. along with hints of shiso. It starts to grow on you after each bite. However, the dish felt like it was missing something.. perhaps a source of protein like bacon or something. Katsu curry rice - Perfectly fried chicken pieces. The batter itself was tasty and seasoned well. The curry was thick and substantial. I enjoyed the mushrooms and carrots chunks in the sauce. Textures and consistency were all great - no notes. The biggest issue in our experience was the service. We arrived at 11:58, seated at 12:02, didn't get to order until 12:12, and then received our entrees at 12:40. Our chicken karaage never came so we ended up cancelling it. We didn't really receive much service, no one checking on us and just the whole experience felt so slow. There was only one waitress working the whole front of house tending to a room quite literally full of customers. This is in no way her fault because she was working so hard and tried her best to juggle everything at once. They definitely could staff the front of house much better to deliver a more attentive service. We got so tired of waiting and trying to flag her down, we ended up just going up to the front of the cashier to ask for our check and boxes to go. As far as the food goes, the food quality is above average however not something I would go out of my way for. I thoroughly enjoyed my katsu curry while my husband found his dish to be quite average. The service was just too slow for our taste especially on a weekday right at opening. Our whole meal took an hour which is a bit long for just two people stopping in for a quick lunch. read more
My party of 4 was seated right away on a Thursday evening around 7:30pm. Small cozy restaurant with fantastic ambience. We shared the yaki onigiri, chicken karaage, original mushroom potstickers, katsu curry rice, and the mentaiko spaghetti. Our favorite was definitely the mentaiko spaghetti - it was the highlight of the meal. Flavorful, hearty, and unique. The chicken karaage was also pretty good and came with a delicious spicy mayo, though the chicken wasn't as warm as I'd hoped. Yaki onigiri was good as well, the soy sauce flavored rice had good flavor but I personally would've preferred a filling inside. Original mushroom potstickers and katsu curry rice were both skips from me. The potstickers didn't have that much flavor to me, and they were really flimsy and fell apart upon picking up. I had higher expectations for the katsu curry rice as well but maybe it was an off day, as the chicken was dry and stringy and the curry didn't have the classic rich/deep flavor I was expecting. Overall glad I got to try Bon, Nene once! Definitely worth trying the mentaiko spaghetti here. read more
2 months ago
Waited 45 mins on Friday night. Was very busy, and was hard to flag down server to take order. The mentaiko pasta was good but felt like needed a bit more sauce. The champignon pasta was pretty dry. Cheesecake was good read more
10 months ago
Read this before going! The overall performance was above average, and the food itself was decent. However, two out of four people in our group experienced bloating after the meal, which raised concerns. A major issue was hygiene: my friend's plate and mine were visibly recycled into the "clean plates" section at the serving area, while the other two plates were taken to the back kitchen. Watching this process was unsettling. Service was good until that point, the plate recycling practice overshadowed the experience. Unfortunately, after witnessing this, I won't be returning. The wait is also long like 45 minutes if you're curious on checking out. read more
Bon Nene is one of those charming neighborhood spots that immediately makes you feel at home. The space is cozy and thoughtfully designed, blending a warm, minimalist aesthetic with a relaxed and welcoming vibe. It's the kind of place that feels perfect for a casual dinner, a date night, or catching up with friends. We visited on a Saturday night around 6:45pm and waited about 10 minutes for a table of four, which wasn't bad considering how busy it was. We were seated at a communal high-top table, which fit nicely with the laid-back neighborhood feel. We ordered their two most popular pastas along with the curry and the takoyaki. The pastas were definitely the highlight because they were rich, flavorful, and comforting. The curry was also enjoyable. The takoyaki was the one dish we would probably skip next time. Overall, Bon Nene offers delicious dishes, warm vibes, and friendly service. It is a cozy neighborhood gem worth visiting. read more
Daytime vibes are excellent here, little dogs gazing up at onigiri, seasonal nature bits leafing out the inside. The weekend set is an easy order, a Japanese beef patty with a hill of rice, pair of pickles, arugula salad, miso soup, and a triplet of mochi nublets with whipped cream, anko paste, leaflette of mint. Mentaiko spaghetti is just nap time noodles, buttery briney classic. And please get yourself a Kirin Frozen. They brought my husband and I straws to share one, such communal foam. And warning that the Orion the Draft is a bottled beer, I didn't make the rules. Usually full but wait is often about five-ten minutes. Late lunch on weekends is perfect to swing by read more
Came here on a weekday. I was first in line so there wasn't a wait. As I sat down, more people started to come! I heard there's always a line out the door of this restaurant. I ordered the maguro bowl and gyudon with udon. The meal was great and a good portion size. read more
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