This was our first time at Obento and we chose it based on the glowing reviews. It did not disappoint! The staff was extremely friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. We had both the teriyaki steak and the sweet and spicy chicken and loved them both. The sweet potato tempura was delicious as well. Everything we ate was fresh and cooked wonderfully and the flavors were great! The restaurant was very clean and inviting! We will be back 100%! read more

Who doesn't love a bento box! A great way to get a little of everything. You get to build your own, picking your entree(s) and side(s) which is really nice especially if you can't make up your mind about what you want. It also comes with soup and salad so a really great value. I got the sweet and spicy chicken with tofu. The chicken was flavorful, but the sauce with the tofu was really salty. Really cute inside and great service. Will definitely come again to try more of the menu. read more

Obento - Sweet and spicy chicken bento box - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Obento has become one of my go-to spots in Murfreesboro, and it never disappoints. I come here often, and the quality is always consistent -- fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and flavors that keep me coming back. The bento boxes are a favorite of mine, offering the perfect variety with perfectly cooked proteins, crisp vegetables, and delicious sides. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is welcoming, the restaurant is always clean, and the staff makes you feel like a valued regular. It's the kind of place you can count on whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a relaxed meal. If you're looking for reliable, flavorful Japanese cuisine with great service, Obento is an easy recommendation. Definitely one of Murfreesboro's gems. read more

Obento - Pick 2 protein and 2 sides. - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Service was top notch! Our waitress was as very friendly and kind. The food was great. Very filling and cooked well. The teriyaki steak was delicious! The tables inside were comfortable and clean. Nice calm atmosphere. Great stop for lunch! read more

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So disappointed, I'm not sure, maybe just a bad evening but the food and service was not very good today. Sauces tasted off and the Miso soup was way over salted. Sumai was served cold. Please cook the vegetables and sides. read more

Obento - Asparagus stalks. Just unpleasant and not palatable. - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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I really wanted to love this place. Such great prices and the staff were amazing. I got the chicken katsu bento box and it was just ok. It came with a salad and a side of your choosing. read more

Great dinner from start to finish. The service was impeccable the fruit teas are amazing and the food was cooked fresh. Even the salads were cold and crispy. The miso soup was far from being just routine. read more

Obento - Chicken Curry katsu, sweet potato tempura, veggies and rice. - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

I had the pleasure of dining at Obento today and meeting the owner Sonia. This was my first time dining Bento Box style and I was very impressed with the concept AND the food. Sonia is awesome explaining how it all works, different options, and what went well with what. I did the two-protein option with Teriyaki Chicken and the Pork Katsu with the potato salad and Harumaki Rolls. The Bento Box also includes a ginger salad along with Miso soup and sticky white rice. Sonia explained the Oden soup to me and kindly shared a sample of it with fish ball and octopus cake in a rich dashi stock. The meal was off to such a great start...I could do a "soup & salad" meal alone with the Miso Soup and Ginger dressing salad. The ginger dressing is homemade and it is so good I bought an extra container to take home! The Oden soup is unusual and reminded me of fish soup in New England, I liked it. The Bento Box...WOW!!! Sonia told me all of the sauces for dipping and cooking are homemade in-house. The Teriyaki sauce for the chicken and the Japanese Mayonnaise for dipping the Pork Katsu really went well and enhanced versus overpowering the dishes. The potato salad was a big surprise and so good...she adds chunks of apple for a wonderful flavor profile. The steamed veggies and daikon radish was al dente and fresh, while the Harumaki rolls were fresh and crisp. Sooooo much food and all of it was delicious. Stand-outs...the ginger dressing for the salad, the flavor of the teriyaki sauce on the chicken, and that Japanese Mayo would enhance anything it is paired with. I'm so glad I finally made it out here...great food and exceptional (and informative...I learned a lot) service. read more

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Outstanding! Four of us came in with totally different tastes, and thanks to Sarah's fantastic recommendations, everyone left happy and full. Delicious food, great service--why anyone goes to the Subway next door is beyond me. Obento's is the place to be! read more

This place is fantastic. As a regular at their sister restaurant, Oishiya, I was thrilled to find the food here just as good maybe even better in some dishes. The service was excellent, and the owners were incredibly welcoming. We tried a variety of menu items, and everything was delicious with very generous portions. The standout for me was the Takoyaki it tasted just like what I had in Japan! If you love Japanese food, this spot is a must-try read more

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Finally tried them. I ordered to go the 1 protein meal with chicken. Comes with salad and miso soup. Everything was good can't wait to go back. read more

Obento - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Great service and the food was surprisingly good! We stopped at Costco and decided to give it a try. It was good! read more

Obento - Two bento boxes and tea. Yum! - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

I had the two meat, two "side" bento box... I read other comments and concur with their 5-Star rating. Awesome meal, great service. Our waitress did an amazing job with our lunch. On point in all aspects of our visit. read more

Obento - Crab, shrimp, curry chicken, seaweed salad. - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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The LoFi music, atmosphere, style, everything was so relaxed and chill. The service was amazing. The food is so good. Love the build your own bentos and definitely the Best Takoyaki imo. Can't wait to go back and try the Oden! read more

Obento - Takoyaki Bento w/ Gyudon, pork katsu, squid salad, sweet potato tempura. - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

We were passing through Murfreesboro and tried Obento because it was near our hotel and had great reviews. It did not disappoint! The quality of the food was outstanding. The service was friendly, fast, and attentive. The quantity of the food for the price also was a great value. The meats were tender, the miso soup was the best I've had, the tempura crab was very well done. If you live near Murfreesboro or are in the area you should give this place a try, they do an amazing job. read more

The food was excellent. I got teriyaki steak and sweet and spicy chicken, calamari and fried shumai! I'll have to get steamed shumai next time! The restaurant plays nice low-fi music. The service was top tier (not so annoying that you can't enjoy your food). Can't wait to come back! read more

Obento - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Wow, we checked out Obento for dinner, which is owned by the the same owners Oishiya Hibachi & Sushi and it blew our socks off. First off, I got the Thai tea and it was the best I have ever had, they make it fresh in house (no powder) and it's to die for. We shared gyoza for an app, and I got a 2 meat 2 side bento box with terayaki chicken, curry katsu pork, shumai, and squid salad, and it came with rice, miso soup, and a ginger salad. Phenomenal, everything was delish. The vibe was so cozy and they have lo-fi music for ambiance. They deserve all the business. Ignore the Yamato sign, it's coming down soon. read more

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This is my second time eating Obento. I tried their scallops, super-fruit tea, and teriyaki shrimp & chicken bento box this time. Delicious food and friendly service. Will definitely be back to try some more items on their menu! read more

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Excellent service! The food was fantastic. We got the two protein with two sides. The pictures may not show it, but the serving is huge. The side salad was fresh and crisp and miso soup nice and hot. Great ambiance and neat set up. I will definitely be making a future trip! read more

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I've been here several times and they never disappoint. Their people are always really nice and the food is great. I'm totally addicted to their Tempura Crab! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Murfreesboro. read more

Obento - Tempura crab, tempura calamari, teriyaki scallops, and teriyaki shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

This place has excellent food! I got the steak bento box with tempura crab as a side and I wish I had gotten more of that tempura crab, it was so good! The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the rice was very good too. I have tried their fried rice before and it was really good and very flavorful and so are their noodles! They are also super friendly there and it's a cozy place to eat with nice music. read more

Obento - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Very authentic flavors from Japan. The food is extremely amazing, offers very healthy options and is an amazing break from local fare. The owners are very engaged with the customers and spoke to us about everything we ordered. We moved here from California and Obento far exceeds the Japanese food we ate back home. This place is worth going to eat and is a very special restaurant to be located in Middle Tennessee. read more

First of all - the inside is very beautiful, clean and cozy. You could visit with a party of 2 or 12 and feel welcome. I opted for the 2 protein & 2 sides (comes with vegetables, white rice, miso soup, and salad), and it was PLENTY for multiple meals (reheated very well too!). I chose sweet & spicy chicken (general tso vibes), teriyaki steak, harumaki (fried spring rolls), and tempura sweet potato, and WOW was it fresh and delicious. Th sweet potato was the best tempura I've ever had. It was fresh, light, crispy, and not overly oily. Everything else was piping hot and delicious as well. read more

Obento - Teriyaki beef, sweet and spicy chicken, harumaki, veggies, sweet potato tempura with white rice - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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This place is clean and friendly. The food is always fresh and delicious! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a budget friendly restaurant and great food! read more

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My family and I visit at least once per week and it's always a 10/10 experience. The food is consistently delicious, the service is warm & friendly, and the restaurant is always squeaky clean. read more

First visit. Food was very hot, perfect textures, and very tasty. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Service was superb. Noise level is very quiet. I'll be back. read more

I tried this place during a Costco run a few weeks ago and loved it. It is the sister restaurant to Oishya and every bit just as delicious and as good a value. The menu is straightforward, with the possibility of endless combinations. A great lunch or dinner spot to meet with friends, it's slightly more significant than its older sibling. I had the two-meat combo with sides, and it was delicious. In fact, with most of the appetizers available as sides, you can try many different things without spending a lot of money. read more

First, let me just say that all the staff were amazing! The food was incredible and I can not wait to go back. You get so much food for the price. I could overhear that the staff recognized other customers. It just shows they pay attention and really care about the people who come in. Whether you get take out or dine in, you're gonna be satisfied! I think you can tell by the photo we enjoyed it read more

Obento - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

The food was AMAZING! I had the teriyaki salmon bento and it was cooked to perfection! My family had the sweet spicy chicken and the pork katsu and they were very happy with everything. The service was so on point - very attentive! The ambiance of the restaurant was really warm and inviting with traditional decor. We will definitely be coming back frequently!! read more

We've eaten here several times and this place is fantastic. The teriyaki chicken, steak, and curry pork katsu are all cooked well and delicious. The tempura crab is to die for! Service is excellent! We'll definitely be back here again! read more

Awesome place for lunch great food. Very good service selection was very good . The atmosphere was also good.

The food was amazing! I was full after eating,and the service was great and welcoming to the restaurant. The decor was traditional and kawaii! I'm definitely going to come back soon. read more

Obento - Curry Tonkatsu chicken with crab tempura,rice,steamed vegetables and yum yum sauce. - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Fantastic food and great atmosphere. You get a lot of food for the money. I got a 2 protein 2 side box, but that was too much. Next time I'll stick with the 1 protein 1 side box! I had a ton of leftovers! Between my husband and I, we ordered sweet potato tempura, sweet and spicy chicken, teriyaki salmon, seaweed salad, veggies, and miso soup. Service was top notch and the restaurant was clean. Obento is a great addition to the Murfreesboro restaurant scene! read more

Great food and amazing service. Will be coming more. Very cute place overall. Definitely worth coming read more

Obento - Great service, delicious food! Very cute place, will be coming more. Amazing fruit tea as well - Japanese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Food portions are very generous ! The food quality was so fresh and good !!! Highly recommend !

So delicious! My husband and I both got the one protein meal. So much food for a really good price as well. We also got the crab tempura as an appetizer and it was delicious. Our server Sarah was wonderful. She was super friendly and helpful with the menu! The inside of the restaurant is very clean and well decorated. Loved our experience and will definitely be going back! read more

The food and service was outstanding! Very relaxing atmosphere. We have been there several times.

I had beef noodle stir fry. The beef was ribeye so that was a plus. I thought the food was good and the service was extremely friendly and on point. read more

Obento is a great example of a restaurant. The food was amazing and very appetizing and the ambiance was very nice. They had the tables nice and set and I liked that they had silverware already prepared with a few napkins just in case. That was really nice of them and they did not have to put extra napkins. but what changed everything was the girl named Sarah she was just too sweet. Sarah recommended kid chopsticks for those who needed it and they were very fun to use. She and the rest of the personal were friendly and patient with our group. I would recommend going there for birthday parties and other fun activities. read more

Well this is one of my favorite spots in the 'Boro. Love that they have a simple menu so they can focus on what is good, and it is all good here. From the food to the staff, it is always good. read more