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    Bento Asian Bistro

    3.8 (219 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Vegetable Yaki Udon
    Kimberly F.

    Good place to get fast, reasonably priced Japanese food. The quality isn't the best and the service is okay. They have a lot of options, including some authentic Chinese food. The restaurant is near IUPUI and it's not a big place, so it gets pretty busy. The parking lot is also kind of small, but it's free. I've been to Bento a lot of times, but at my most recent visit, my spring roll was cold and there was barely any rice on the California roll. However, I'm glad my entree was really hot and good!

    Meenarin P.

    I've dined here more than 20 times but this is the first time I got bento box ! I normally have traditional Chinese food here : bamboo pork , mapo tofu , fish soup , stir fried veggies , short rips etc. but this time I went for bento lunch box, which is same as dinner time / all day. I have to admit that I quite like it. You will get fried rice , quite big portion for main entrees , some sushi and some appetizer. It's a really good deal. I can't finish thought cause it's too big for me. It could be for 2 meals! So I have leftover for me dinner! Love it.

    Pad Thai
    John C.

    Nice Sunday lunch spot, stop in and enjoy the food. Parking is not terrible and the prices are good for the amount of food you get. The service is like a fast casual restaurant order at the counter and find your seat. Enjoy!

    Chairs falling apart
    Megan K.

    The food was good. I got the General Tso's box and my friend got the veggie box. The menu said veggie OR tofu but the box came with both. The tofu was NOT good. To be fair, I'm not a tofu fan but it was flavorless. The lady who took our order was not polite or welcoming. We are in the restaurant and when our order was ready, despite us being the only diners there, they yelled it out and had us come get it instead of bringing it to the table. Then we spent the whole time listening to their kids yelling and playing. The one was literally open mouth coughing in the others face and It's not a large place...and the chairs were falling apart, literally. Definitely took away from the experience.

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    Ji B.

    The worst pad thai I have ever had. The sauce was oddly flavored, there was a lack of vegetables in it and the beef even wasn't tasty. Seemed like something was seriously missing. Very disappointing! However, the Thai tea was very good! Definitely recommend it - not too sweet but just right!

    Basil Shrimp Bento Box
    Niesha N.

    Bento.. Bento.. BENTO! I just love the little bento tray meals. This place in particular.. Has some of the best bento meals ever! My favorite is the steak and shrimp one. However, today, I tried the basil shrimp with rice.. This one does not beat the steak and shrimp. I had read another Yelper's review about it being salty. I hate to agree.. There are some bites you'll taste that is a bit heavily salted. Sometimes the hint of sweetness, basil, and fried rice can hide the taste.. I'm sure my blood pressure will be up to a zillion (joking). Nonetheless, this is still a great place to try out. The prices are pretty reasonable too. During this time of social distancing, there is no dine-in. You can call in your order or arrange for delivery. With the pick-up option.. Your order is placed in a box, with your order number attached. If you pay by card, there is a separate box with your receipt to sign. I actually like how this setup is, and its avoidance of contact.

    Dragon Roll Bento Box Orange Chicken Bento Box
    Abby M.

    I did not expect such a great option for Asian food in this little restaurant! The options are amazing and the prices cannot be beat. There is also an authentic menu available with a ton of options in addition to the main menu that already has a host of choices. I ordered the orange chicken bento box, which came with orange chicken, fried rice, crab Rangoon, an egg roll, & a California roll. SO much food for about $12. I couldn't even finish it and had leftovers! It was all so delicious, too. The other options looked so yummy too. Their sushi rolls are massive and pretty cheap compared to other places in the area. I would definitely recommend!!

    Coconut Shrimp with Honey Walnut Bento Box
    Joe S.

    Good service all around. To begin with one of friends brought me here to come try the orange chicken since he knows I love orange chicken. Moreover the orange chicken is good but not great. What is great is their coconut shrimp like literally it's so tasty and delicious . Furthermore I do recommend trying this place out.

    Taro Milk Tea w Tapioca
    Brittany F.

    I ordered delivery for lunch. First off, the size of the Bento Box is decent! It lacked in a few areas. For the vegetarian box, I got tofu in general tso's sauce - it was very liquidy (not ideal) and just okay flavor. The other thing I was disappointed about is the wasabi was awful, didn't taste like wasabi and was a weird, grainy and flavorless - no signature heat that you would expect. The egg roll was okay, the rice was overcooked in my opinion, and the sushi would have been better with wasabi. On the other hand, the taro milk tea was delicious. I haven't had tapioca before in a milk tea and I loved it. Would be open to trying a different box in the future.

    Shrimp Tempura Roll Bento Box
    Anna B.

    Ordered online for a pretty speedy pick up in the store! I ordered a shrimp tempura roll bento box which included the sushi roll, side salad, crab Rangoon, and a spring roll. Over all the sushi was pretty yummy. I was expecting a bit more pcs per roll, but the sushi is quite thick, which makes it hard to eat but the taste is still there! The atmosphere was casual, order at the counter type place and eat once your name is called. I enjoyed as many time sushi can be over priced at sit down full service restaurants. Employees were kind and I'd like to return to try some of their hibachi options.

    Fish in chili oil
    Zuha A.

    This might seem like any ordinary campus restaurant, but this is one of my favorite restaurants in Indianapolis!!!! The food here is AMAZING, especially the authentic Chinese menu. My friends and I always stop here after class, and we enjoy the fish in chili oil, egg tomato, or the spicy tofu. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. There are booth seats as well as tables to enjoy your food. I would definitely definitely check this place out and try their delicious Chinese food.

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    The setting is very causal, good for eating in or takeout. The lady was very kind and sushi was amazing. Would recommend .

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    3 months ago

    Loved it! I ordered a bento box and one of their speciality rolls, really great! Super cute inside, I would definitely recommend this place!

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    Great service and the food was great, portions were very generous. Since then I have return several times always pleased.

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    Love the Indy roll. And my girlfriend always gets the Bubba tea. Always call in advance to have order ready.

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