My favorite Indian food in SF. I order catering for UCSF Emergency Medicine and everyone LOVES the food. Best paneer dishes, tikka masala, vegetarian, meat, whatever your preference it's all fantastic. read more

I got outstanding service on a catering order and it was filled at very short notice. They really came through for me this week. The food was perfect and absolutely delicious for a student group here at UC Berkeley. 100 percent will order from this restaurant again. Lovely! read more

Indian bento serves lunch at my office campus! Food taste and service is on point! Super friendly staff. Only suggestion would be to increase the portion size if possible! read more

Love the food!! We get it at our work place and I buy from them very often! Food quality and service are both fantastic

This is a FANTASTIC restaurant! I'd personally recommend the Coconut Chicken Curry & the Samosas! Both are extraordinary, as is the Naan that's included. The best part is the team running the restaurant. They have been consistent and reliable for catering orders that I've placed over the last year. The orders are always correct, always arrives hot and fresh with all the components. I can always rely on Indian Bento to provide a nutritious, mouth-watering delectable meal for teammates to enjoy and bond over. Everyone loves it and it has become one of our most requested perks. read more

I don't know what is happening on Yelp here. We had them cater at our office- bento box of paneer tikka, naan, pakora, basmati rice and raita. Paneer tikka had potato and cauliflower with a lot of garam masala and just 1-2 pieces of paneer, which is not how paneer tikka is made (coming from an Indian), raita was not there (just written on the board), rice was not basmati but some cheaper quality version, and naan was pita bread instead. 2 stars for pakora and freshness of the food. And it was expensive too compared to other options at the office cafeteria. read more

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Fantastic! Fantastically fantastic! I ordered the chicken tiki masala meal and when the owner went out of her way to accommodate my special dietary request, it really made me feel good and appreciated. And when the food arrived (fresh and hot) and I finally ate (devoured) the meal which she had personally prepared for me, I instantaneously became a loyal customer... perfectly prepared, magnificently blended and balanced and enough food to completely satisfy me! Thank you! Who knew that a vegetarian meal could be so utterly divine?! read more

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We get Indian Bento delivered at Padlet and it's great! As a vegetarian/wannabe vegan most catering places don't offer enough options, but Indian Bento always does. The food tastes homemade and is always one of my favorites read more

Alright, let's try this live updating thing again. Some work weeks are better than others, and this one sucked, but it's Friday! I love rice but try not to eat too much since it's mostly empty carbs. This week has been a tasty rice sort of week, so it seems only fitting to wrap it up with more rice! Overall, the food here was not too oily and felt healthier / firmer / not as rich as other Indian food than I've had. The pulao rice (basmati with peas and carrots) was tasty-- slightly salty, very fluffy (all the grains were separate), with a hint of maybe saffron? 3.5/5 The Naan was firmer / less flour-y than naan I've had in the past. There was a distinct sticky after-texture that was enjoyable. 3.25/5 Lamb saag (with spinach) had lean, tender lamb, not too lamb-y in flavor. 3.25/5 Butter chicken had firm pieces of mostly fat-free chicken. While the meat was firm, it was definitely cooked well (not too dry). Saag (spinach) paneer was a bit bland for my tastes, but on the flip side, there probably isn't 10 pounds of butter in here, which I can appreciate and live with. Taste-wise, a 3.25/ 5 but I really appreciated having healthy-feeling Indian food, so hard to fault that! read more

Got catering from them and wow the food was AMAZING!! For the butter chicken and everything was so amazing. Mango lassi and gulab jaman were so good too. Highly recommend. read more

There is no greater love in my palate rolodex than Indian food. From curries to regional spices, my tastebuds dance with delight for the versatility and variety that the cuisine has to offer. As the city's best Indian caterer, Indian Bento stands out for their stellar job in highlighting classic dishes and showcasing serious flavors through every item. The head honcho of the operation, Pashmina, runs a tight ship with good reason: She's a stickler for quality. No matter the dish, she's got a hand in the preparation and cooking. The love in every dish is pretty evident; colorful and vibrant presentation with an impressionable bite in just about every choice. Grass fed beef, humanly raised chickens, organic and pesticide free vegetables go a long way. Everyone raves about the Chicken Tikka Masala, but the "Bombay Butter Chicken" is so good, that I want to take the entire tray home and eat it for a week. The curry is rich, the chicken is perfectly cooked, and serves as the perfect gateway dish for anyone on the fence with cuisine. The Kati Rolls are also legendary. Whether it's stuffed with chicken or veganized with chickpeas (chana masala), they're a perfect appetizer and/or snack. The Garbanzo Curry is wonderfully spiced, in addition to being super nutritious. I could get down with their Bhindi Okra Masala, (roasted cumin flavored) Saag Daal, and Coconut Curries any day. I could swear their Lamb Rogan Josh is among the best I've ever had in my life, and that's no exaggeration. Simply put, I haven't had a bad bite anywhere in their eclectic lineup of superstar offerings. I wish this was a restaurant, then I could visit them any time I visit SF, satiating my inner Indian cravings at my desire. But alas, they're caterers. I'll just have to await for the next epic company ordered feast. read more

I have always appreciated and savored each one of my culinary encounters with Indian Bento. Pashmina the masterful recipe chef behind this catering wonder - puts so much genuine effort and care into her food. You can taste unmistakable love in each bite. Pashmina doesn't skimp on the ingredients and they are all quality and bursting with flavor. She also is cognizant not to just add a ton of heavy sauces and oils into her food and each dish is rich with flavor from all of the quality ingredients that she uses. Today I had her basmati rice dish from Bi-Rite and I was blown away by how delicious it was. I was only planning on eating a couple of spoonfuls and saving the rest for later this week. But after one bite - I was drawn in and finished the bowl hurriedly in a matter of minutes. For exceptional Indian food - check out Indian Bento. For catering check out Indian Bento. For an unreal ready meal from Bi-Rite - check out Indian Bento. Trust. read more

Great stuff, and so awesome to see a local star in major markets and the Good Eggs service. This time we had Aloo Gobi Masala and Chana Masala Curry. The Aloo was my favorite. The Chana is a bit sweet for my taste, but I went back for seconds. In the past I've had live catering from Pashmina and her team. I still remember the chaat (bhel puri perhaps?) as delicious and texture perfect. read more

Indian Bento - Indian Bento products we ordered on Good Eggs recently. My favorite of the two was the Aloo Gobi Masala. - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

No, this food is just a no, darling. I picked up l Indian bento from the fridge section at Whole Foods and I honestly thought it's cooked by someone who's never eaten Indian food! Oh that turmeric... Excessive, overdose of turmeric just made the entire meal too bitter to eat. I am sorry for writing a bad review as I usually don't, but this meal was truly disappointing! I had to brush my teeth to get that excessive turmeric masala flavor off my mouth :-( The box said eggplant bharta and in reality, it was chopped eggplant cooked in the same gravy as the other vegetable in the box. May be ok for people who'll eat anything with turmeric in the name of "Indian" food, not for someone who knows their Indian food flavors and enjoys a well-prepared, well-researched recipe. Apparently the box comes with Biryani, anyone who wants to try Biryani please let this not be your first. It was not biryani from any angle!!! It was rice with excessive turmeric, peas and salt! It's Indian food like this that gives Indian food a bad name! Again I feel terrible for writing a harsh review but the chefs clearly need to get some training and this should be looked at as constructive feedback. Unfortunately the meal was not ingestible and had to be trashed. What a waste... :-( :-( :-( :-( read more

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indian food, isn't my first choice A burger is always my option when I have a voice But today I had something new and a friend said it was like "crack" and it's true Slumdog Bhelpuri, where have you been all my life if everyone got to eat this, there'd be world peace and no strife OK, so got word of extra food from some engineers at my company and I went down the line to get a little bit of everything. I got Naan, chicken tikka masala, and this weird thing called "Slumdog Bhelpuri which looked "eh". But the dude who was leaving said it was like "crack" so I took an extra spoonful and went back to my desk. Took my first bite, not expecting much, and boy, made me stop and say to my friend who went with me, "Yo, this stuff is freak'n good" and he agreed. The chicken tikka masala was solid, and so was a lot of the other stuff. The garlic naan was just OK, a little thick and doughy for my taste, but everything else was really good. Again, I don't like Indian food.....but I like Indian Bento! read more

The meat and the paneer are very tasty. Something is off about the rice its not bad at all just different. The reason this isnt 5 stars is because the meat and paneer are both very saucy so there isnt much meet or paner. two cubes of paneer and two maybe three pieces of chicken. It wouldve made more sense to call it a rice box. read more

Go for the Keema nan rolls. Delicious! The office ordered a bunch of food and it was all very tasty, fresh and we even got some free tapioca pudding! read more

My office loves Indian Bento! It's my favorite catering company in SF. The food is delicious and high quality. Pashmina's Kati rolls are out of this world! She also makes it incredibly easy to schedule catering for a large office. read more

Their motto is "From Slumdog to SF, serving organic Indian food with a street smart twist" - and it is truly fantastic. Don't get confused by their name - it's not Indian/Japanese fusion food. It's simply delicious and healthy Indian food served in bento boxes. Pashmina, the creator of Indian Bento, is not only an amazing chef, but such a lovely lady. Her story inspires me to one day go from mediocre cook to the next Giada, and maybe be lucky enough to have a husband like hers who encourages and supports my passion (and even designs and builds my website!). We tried an array of chicken and veggie dishes, which were all wonderful. The true stand out item though is her chicken roti roll. I could eat them all day long! She caters to groups of 5-200 throughout the city and Silicon Valley (she's located in SOMA), and personally makes and delivers the food. I would love to have her cater every meeting/conference I'm in. Best part is that the food doesn't feel heavy or make you go into a food coma, like a lot of Indian food can do. Call her up or place an order online for her yummy food. And make sure you get those roti rolls. I'm dreaming of them right now! read more

I'm pretty sure that Pashmina from Indian Bento just changed my life. You see, I've been trying to take the savvy advice of Michael Pollan to heart by only eating "real foods" as of late. One of my favorite quotes in his book The Omnivore's Dilemma is, "You shouldn't be fueling your body at the same place you fuel your car." In a crafty, sticky way, he's essentially advising against eating crappy junk food that you'd find on the shelves of just about any gas station or convenience store you'll find from here to Topeka, Kansas. It's clearly great advice since it's a no-brainer that you should be avoiding Cheez-Its and Pringles when you could be eating fresh fruits and veggies. Well, I feel like after noshing on the amazing, yet healthy eats from Indian Bento, I'm going to take on a similar approach to actual meals as well! How many times can you count being at an Indian food restaurant and mowing down your saag or chicken tikka masala, only to be put immediately into a food coma about 20 minutes later. You get a little sleepy, your vision begins to blur, you feel a shooting pain down your left arm, and a whole host of other maladies associated with eating pure crap from the kitchen of these hole-in-the-wall Indian/Pakistani spots. And by "crap," I mean the additives that make the dishes taste the way they do. Because by all means, I love the taste of that "crap" in the food (Shalimar is one of my favorite places in all of San Francisco), but I know I'm living on the edge by putting items in my body that really have no business being there. Well, with the operation at Indian Bento, that's a concern that needs not cross your conscious anytime during or after your meal. What Pashmina brings to the table is a perfect balance of authentic Indian fare (she grew up in Bombay), paired with a sort of California Cuisine that uses only fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. Her eggs, meat and veggies are all organic, she uses none of the sleepy additives that 99% of the other guys use, and her commitment to taste is unmatched. Don't believe me? Just pop in one of her soon-to-be world famous kati rolls and let your taste buds do the talking. They're absolutely phenomenal, and healthy to boot! Her husband makes myself and just about every other man on the planet look like a complete wanker. She was in the airline industry for years, and one day, her well-to-do (I'm guessing) boo encouraged her to ditch the 9-5 gig for a new career doing what she loves; making healthy Slumdog grub for the masses. She's been selling her creations for a little over 2 years, and her hard work and perseverance seems to be paying off big time with blog coverage, meetings at huge juggernaut grocery outlets looking to sell her goods, and catering assignments at just about every big name tech company in the Bay Area you can think of. It's really a cool story, and the success couldn't happening to a sweeter young lady. She's just a peach, and if her amazing culinary delights don't hook you in, her bubbly, vivacious personality will. She runs shop in the SOMA area, and because of the lack of a brick and mortar storefront, she'll deliver her stuff right to your work or place of residence. Check out the website for a list of everything she offers, and prepare to have your mind blown! I really don't think I'll find myself eating the grease bomb type Indian food ever again, and it's all because of the spiritual awakening given to me by Pashmina and Indian Bento. read more

This place is a favorite for sure! My office introduced this place to me through lunch catering, but I've added it my list of personal places to get food from. It's just so good! read more

You know those moments when you love something so much you just have to race to your computer to Yelp about it? That's what happened this afternoon after noshing on Pashmina's Indian Bento. A little bit about this mom 'n 'pop operation. Pashmina used to be a flight attendant working hard for the jet-setting first class tycoons. It's not surprising either -- her meticulous presentation and affable smile and candor points to a history in the people service industry. Where words fail, it's important to note, she's just so sweet. After moving here from Hong Kong (where she was based in her high-flying days) her husband encouraged her cooking, often complimenting her on how delicious her food was. And long story short, her unexplored talent became her career and now she's catering to lots of familiar tech companies in SF. Pashmina isn't just a nice and happy story, she's the real deal. Where most other Indian food fails in the "light" department, Indian Bento focuses on a healthy alternative to Slumdog food (that's street food). Her cooking is so tasty, even a major, organic grocery store has taken notice. What sets her apart from the rest? Just ask her for the chicken roti wraps. You'll wish you could eat them everyday for the rest of your life. Indian Bento's still a modest operation so Pashmina's driven to cater for parties as small as 5, as large as 200. Best way to go would be to have her pick out whatever she recommends. Your belly will be so happy. Oh and for any phone-afraid people out there, you can order through her website and she'll personally deliver your food! read more

As one of the reigning Catering Monarchs of my office (sadly, a self-given title --- but believe me, I order a lot of food), I proclaim that Indian Bento really is as good as it gets. Thanks to Yelp, I found Pashmina and her hard working crew at Indian Bento and they sounded like a good fit for an event with 270 stomachs that I was charged with feeding. Every aspect of the catering planning and execution process could please any organized catering guru. I emailed Pashmina out of the blue, and she returned my email quicksmart with enthusiasm and excitement. Excited by the turnaround, I turned on my (somewhat tightly wound) catering requirements and she met them perfectly. To name a few: I have a large group of eager eaters, I have a very specific arrival time, I have multiple dietary restrictions I need to provide for, I have a strict budget, and man, I need to look good. Despite my stringent needs, Pashmina fulfilled and exceeded them all. It was like she high-fived me, said "consider it done, sister," and magicked a perfect meal out the air. The food was perfectly presented and extremely duper delicious. Try those kati rolls; the chicken is juicy, well-seasoned and full of interesting flavor. The chana masala is some kind of creamy yet savory epiphany that should be spread generously on the delectable naan. You can't go wrong with the food, and not only that but Pashmina is very flexible in terms of menu options. Have two people who need gluten-free and eight vegans in a crowd of 300? Forget that headache because Pashmina will totally work with you on those typical catering hurdles. To add to the pile of reasons why you should harness Indian Bento's catering highlights -- it turns out, that they think of everything you think of! She brought disposable table cloths (+presentation, +easy clean-up), dish labels (+dish names, +dish dietary restrictions, +dish descriptions), serving utensils (+you don't have to go to Target to buy all their plastic spoons!), humans (+delivery, +quick set up!)! Not to mention the totally positive attitude, and completely organized process. Being a Catering Monarch is a trying ticket (I really deserve a golden cow-bell), but I can't wait to have Indian Bento back again -- it was a really fantastic experience. read more

Saag Paneer was way too spicy even though the list of ingredients did not have chilli or pepper of any sort. Also made me sick few hours after eating. Disappointed. read more

As an office manager, I am tasked with the challenge of finding great new restaurants to cater for our company lunches every Wednesday. Not every experience is pleasant (to say the least), but I have nothing but great things to say about Indian Bento! The food was fantastic, and Pashmina went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience. Each dish was labeled with ingredients to avoid any food allergy disasters, and we had a great balance of meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. Pashmina even threw in a few extra sides to make sure that everyone had something they loved. As first time customers, she told us that she would make sure to make the portions extra large to ensure that we didn't run out of food. From start to finish, we truly enjoyed our experience with Indian Bento. The food and customer service were above and beyond. Pashmina, you made me look good! read more

4.5 Stars: the only reason for the lack of a 1/2 star is that I cannot get this as a lunch spot, only catered. Oh well, at least we can find them at Whole Foods. I do love Indian food and I try to go out regularly to get my "fix". But this was a first: having it catered for our corporate all-hands meeting. So very glad to have tried this--it's leaving me wanting more, however. This was a terrific catered corporate lunch. All the good stuff was there: Chicken Makhanwala in Buttery Sauce, Saag Paneer, Slumdog Bhelpuri (Puffed rice salad, garnished with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and spiced with tamarind and date chutneys), Chicken Kati Wrap in Roti-Paratha, flaky deserts, and many more items I'm forgetting in my food haze; even a Thumbs Up Indian Cola. Of the ones mentioned, people were really raving about the Slumdog Bhelpuri, which is a savory Indian Chaat that delights from a taste-texture point of view: sweet, savory, crunchy. If you'd not tried this (or any other Chaat for that matter), you owe it to yourself to go out of your way and get this. It is a singular, happy, tongue-tasting delight in a spoon. Service was pleasant and pretty much everyone there agreed how excellent the food was and what a pleasure to have this high quality food catered for our event. Highest recommendation: if you can get your corporate event catered by Indian Bento, do it. read more

April 20, 2022 Hi, I am writing this review about my experience communicating with the owner, ordering the food via doordash, food quality and my overall rating about Indian Bento in San Francisco Bay Area. I moved to SF Bay area/South city few months ago and have been craving for good Indian food. I was primarily missing quality butter chicken, chicken curry. I tried in my first order at Indian Bento with Bombay butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, Punjabi Saag paneer and Indian Pulao. Considering the quality of each dish, the price is super reasonable and quantity is amazing. I have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal. The food menu on Doordash is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Indian Bento is by far my absolute favorite Indian food corner in the Bay Area. I am really very delighted about the whole experience. I found the owner very polite, generous and honest person and I strongly feel that Indian Bento is a blessing for single parent professionals and can consider to rely for healthy food from Indian Bento that I found is nutritious, balanced with traditional indian spices and full in taste. I can't wait to return to order and highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Indian food in San Francisco Bay Area, CA I give 5 stars rating and highly recommended. Regards, Nitish A. read more

I emailed Pashmina yesterday for my meeting today. She hooked me and my 39 other meeting attendees up with some of the best Indian food I have ever had. Delivery was smooth and prompt, just when she'd promised it would come. Superior quality, excellent service, and did I mention that it was some of the best Indian food - hell, some of the best food regardless of cuisine - I've ever had? read more

We've had Pashmina cater lunch at our office several times and as far as I'm concerned, it's not often enough. Not only does she arrive in a timely fashion, the presentation of her food is top notch, she's tough on her staff since she strives for perfection and her food is absolutely delicious. Plus, the fact that she brings more than enough food for whatever amount you've ordered. The flavor is what sets her food apart. Besides all the various spices, it's the love and passion she puts into her food that has my stomach doing cartwheels when I know she's coming. Whether you like your Indian food mild or spicy, have an assortment of dietary restrictions or whatever the case, Pashmina can whip something up that's going to be crazy good. My faves are the Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Kati rolls, Bombay Butter Chicken, Kadai Lamb, all her curries, Pulao rice, naan, so pretty much everything. I don't care for the little red things in salads, but I even eat her tomato and cucumber salad. I know, what? That by itself is an amazing accomplishment. Lastly, Pashmina is super accommodating based upon your budget. She can create a menu that will satisfy everyone's palate. To top it off, she's super friendly and really cares what people think about the food she's serving. read more

It's always a good day when Indian Bento is serving lunch at my company. The food is spot on. The Chicken Tikka Masala is flavorful without the heavy cream laden heaviness you get elsewhere. My friend is a big fan of Saag Paneer and really enjoys their Saag Paneer. My only complaint is about the naan, which is more like pita bread than naan. read more

We get Indian Bento delivered at our office and the food is healthy and delicious. We are all huge fans and enjoy it very much!

I am a new admin assistant at an exciting SF startup, and have take on ordering our weekly staff lunches... The person before me didn't have a good time at it, and I took on the task hoping to make everyone happy.. Pashmina and her Indian Bento team were amazing!!! Below is the note I just sent her, figured it was worth being on Yelp (since Yelp helped me choose her in the first place!) "Hi Pashmina! Thank you so much for the amazing food!! Everyone was VERY happy, your team made me look good ;-) I'm trying to rotate the food types, but am happy we can count on you for our next Indian food order :-D Thanks again!! -M" If you are at all considering Pashmina and her team, go for it!! You will be in good hands! :-) read more

Pashmina is such a sweetheart! Sometimes you can see the spark in a business owner's eye who puts her heart and soul into their business and genuinely wants to put out something that's solid. I hesitantly emailed her (and I say "hesitantly" because who knows where emails go sometime?) and she responded to me pretty promptly. Apparently she already had two lunches to deliver on the same day but could accommodate me at either 11am or 1pm. I decided to go for it because Indian bentos just sound delicious. Even though you can't process your payment transaction through the website, you can submit the order of exactly what you want. Among many choices, I chose four different wraps with four different sides. For me, I ended up tasting the Bento #230: Organic Chicken Kati Wrap in Roti-Paratha Organic Vegetable Tikka Masala The packaging is comprised of sturdy plastic boxes with compostable utensils. Plus. When I opened it up, the wrap was so tiny! It was like a mini breakfast burrito from McDonald's. But little do you know, it was packed with meat and after you finish the sides, you will be stuffed. In particular, my wrap dipped in the yogurt sauce and my side of masala had a nice sweetness to it. Good flavors all around. I enjoyed it! Pashmina recommended that for parties of over 10, it's better to just order the food family style so there are more options. I like the ease of the bento boxes because they're easy to eat out of it and you know how people get with sharing. I'll definitely order from them again. read more

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Thanks to Indian Bento, I now have a new appreciation and like for Indian food! Honestly, I didn't really care for it before. But after ordering Indian Bento for the first time for a work lunch, my mind has been changed. My boss' wife found Indian Bento here on Yelp, and so we decided to give it a try. My boss decided last minute late on Friday that he wanted a lunch for our team on Monday afternoon...I rushed to contact Pashmina and she said it wouldn't be a problem to cater for 40 people with the minimal notice. Everything was handled professionally and organized. The delivery and setup of the food was smooth and I didn't have to worry about a thing (she even arrived early!). All of the food was labeled. AND THE FOOD?! DELICIOUS!! Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Kati Rolls, Veggie Kati Rolls, Slumdog Bhelpuri, Rice and Naan. I loved everything!! And the food was plentiful- we had leftovers even with my co-workers helping themselves to seconds and thirds. I highly recommend Indian Bento and I can't wait to have Pashmina's food again! read more

This is such a fabulous alternative to the typical catered sandwich buffet! I've had the vindaloo, tikka masala, palak paneer, and a couple other things - all are great (and all spicy!). The naan was wonderful and chewy, just how I like it. And most surprising was the bhelpuri - a puffed rice salad in the 'street food' section of the menu. It's a little bit similar to the tea salad at Burma Superstar, and it's really good! (also spicy!) read more

I'd read the reviews on Yelp and was intrigued, so I contacted Pashmina and was able to pick up a bento box for lunch. She was very sweet and helpful, and I absolutely appreciated her accomodating me last minute. I thought if I liked what she gave me this could be a new option for office lunches and catering...Now on to the food! In addition to the bento box, I got one potato samosa, and that was the BEST thing I had...delicious! When I spoke to her she promised chicken tikka masala, so I was disappointed to see she had given me butter chicken instead. The chicken was very tender, but the taste was just okay. This came with rice (standard) and 1/2 of her famous chicken kati (roti) roll. I was super excited to try the roll, but was severely disappointed. It tasted exactly like the cheap green Mexican burritos I've tried in the past, and let me tell you that was not good. I also got a green salad (surprisingly good!) and she threw in a little ball of dessert for free (this last I didn't eat, as it was just a bit odd for me). Like I said, she couldn't have been nicer. And although it pains me to give the place only two stars, the food spoke for itself. Although I liked the appetizer and salad, the main part of the meal left me sad. read more

Indian Bento has been catering our office for about a year now and I have to say - their food is always impeccable. From the presentation, to the cleanliness of the delivery, to the taste, it's hands down the best!. Pashmina, the owner is so meticulous and on the money with her recommendations that I haven't had any complaints. It is not often that you find a place that cares about the customer as much as she does. She is heaven sent. I told her the other day that I am a lactose intolerant and she sent me a mini bento just for me with lactose free Indian goodness - in was the best Okra Masala I have ever had that I asked her to deliver that to my team for our next lunch catering. She is truly an angel and her food is equally as heavenly. If I had my way, I would have her cater our lunches everyday!!! read more

Sooooo good! The flavors are very delicious and very unique. Pashmina the owner is also so very nice and accommodating. I've ordered catering from Indian Bento for my work and it has been absolutely fabulous. I've had such bad experiences with late deliveries and shoddy customer service from other Indian caterers and I am THRILLED I found Indian Bento! The roti wraps are DELISH!!! One roti wrap is very filling, but because they are so incredibly good (both the chicken and the veggie) you want another and another. The Chana Masala, vindaloo and everything else - also very very good! Order from them and you will be hooked! read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Pashmina today when she and one of her staff came to set up for a catering event at the corporation I work for in San Mateo. From our first phone conversation to meeting her in person, I couldn't have had a better experience with the customer service at Indian Bento. Pashmina was informative, helpful, very kind and patient as she crafted a menu to tailor to the needs of our 200+ staff. The food was EXCEPTIONAL. From the presentation to the taste and everything in between, every single person was impressed and that's no easy task! After lunch I received emails from our staff jokingly saying they vote that Indian Bento be our catered lunch EVERY week :) We had one individual with a severe nut allergy, and although there were plenty of dishes without nuts, Pashmina took the extra care to pack an individually wrapped meal for her. She was blown away by Pashmina's organic thoughtfulness. They arrived early, had the whole lunch set up in less than 30 minutes, and had everything labeled with ingredients and allergy restrictions for each dish. Pashmina- thank you so very much to you and your whole team for making this lunch a huge success. We will be in touch for "round 2" very soon. read more

Catered the Yelp Holiday Party at the Payne Mansion. The samosa's and all other foods were incredible. i wish I could remember more about the food to describe, :). Highly recommended. read more