I absolutely love Bento Peak. I've been coming here for about a year now and the portion sizes are always huge and the service is great and quick. You also get miso soup on the house. It's peaceful and very clean, never too crowded and solid prices for SF. This time I got the Unagi Don and the Chirashi Don as well. Unagi literally melts in your mouth and just the perfect balance between salty and sweet. Chirashi Don, the fish were really fresh with alot of fatty cuts. read more

Bento Peak - Chirashi Don - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Solid. Would absolutely come back if I found myself down here again! Got an assortment of rolls and was not too shocked by the bill. Nice late-night service as well. Cute cat named shark lives across the street at the liquor store! read more

Never fails. Lunch specials at a really great price for this city. The service matches the food quality. They still get my high marks and recommendation! read more

Bento Peak - Bacon Wrapped Mochi - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went here right when it opens. It came with miso soup and hot tea. Ordered bento box with the choice of 2 items. Everything was really good. Love how it was juicy and flavorful each topping, balance out with the rice and salad. And happy hour sushi only $5. Overall I would come back if I'm craving Japanese cuisine! read more

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The interior is quiet and clean, they have adequate amount of seating to accommodate large party. The service was ok, not super friendly but efficient. The food is very good. The appetizer of garlic edamame was tasty, and the chicken karage was on point. Their sashimi was fresh and portion is acceptable. read more

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We had an early birthday lunch celebration at Bento Peak last Friday. The birthday celebrant chose this restaurant as recommended by one of our friends. It was my first time dining here. It is a small dining room but with nice interior & plenty of seating since it was after 1 pm. The menu is extensive and we had to learn how to order the bento box. We were given a pot of tea. Finally we decided to order 4 bento boxes with 3 items to choose from the menu. Two bento boxes had Saba Shioyaki, Ton Katsu, California Roll with no salt for Saba, one bento box with 3 Items Saba Shioyaki, Tempura, California Roll with no salt for Saba, another bento box with 3 Items, Salmon Teriyaki, Ton Katsu, Tempura. Another friend got her Fish Tacos & Temptation. We ordered the Gyoza as an appetizer. We were first served hot miso soup. When the bento boxes came, we asked the server Daisy if we can have another salad in lieu of rice. She was so nice obliging to our request. The food smelled good & tasted delicious. One friend bought two small desserts and Daisy was so nice if we wanted candles but we had them. She brought the butane utility lighter to light the candles. The bill had the 20% tip for the large party of 5. Overall the staff was very attentive, ambiance was cute and quaint inside and the food was excellent and fresh. We told Daisy we will definitely be back. read more

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Amazing! Great service and fantastic food, couldn't be better. The restaurant was impeccable and a very relaxing vibe -- highly recommended!

It's been 2 years since I first tried Bento Peak. Finally able to bring the family here for dinner. I made reservations for a 5:30 dinner for 6. We walked in and the whole restaurant only had 2 people dining in. We were seated right away. The food is still good, menu has lots of choice options. Service was good and ambiance was bright and clean. We ordered bento boxes, sushi and katsu curry. read more

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I ordered the three item bento box and chose salmon teriyaki, ton katsu, and tempura for my items. The bento box also comes with miso soup, rice, and a salad. Overall, everything was tasty and the value was really good. The place itself is on the small side but they have both tables and a sushi bar to sit at. I generally don't like when a place has TVs (I feel like they are very distracting when you are trying to have a conversation) and this place had two, but the volume wasn't very loud if it was even off mute. Service was great! read more

Bento Peak - Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Solid sushi option with a daily happy hour menu. The fish was fresh, the ambiance was calm and cute, and the menu had variety. Our waitress was very kind and attentive too. The beef skewers were a bit chewy, but the flavor was good. There are other sushi places that I prefer in SF that are similarly priced, but this one did hit the spot. read more

Bento Peak - Tekka Don - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing lunch special! They have $5 variety of items to choose from. It's weekdays from 11-3! We ordered the: - Shrimp tempura roll - Hanachi jalapeno roll - Salmon avocado roll - Salmon nigiri - Chicken karaage All for $25! What a deal. The chicken karaage was a decent portion and juicy. The sushi rolls were also great, they didn't skimp out on the fish and the fish tasted fresh. Not THE BEST sushi, but for $5 it was good. The restaurant itself was clean and had nice interior decor. Def coming back to try more! read more

Bento Peak - $5/roll for lunch special. Salmon Avocado Hamachi Jalapeno Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fast, friendly, efficient and tasty. My second time here and it was flavorful and fresh. The hamachi, shrimp was fresh and good. All the fried foods were yummy and nice crunch! Enjoyed!!! read more

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Quite unassuming exterior but once you enter it's a cozy and spacious space. Service was efficient, no issues whatsoever. My friend got the Curry katsu, which came as a generous portion. The chicken was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The curry sauce was good but my friend had wanted it to be a bit spicier/hotter and thicker. But it mixed well with the rice and the rice soaked it up nicely. Again Big portion was given for this dish . My two other companions ordered rolls including the "Warrior" and "Rome and Juliet" rolls- they thought the fish was fresh and the roll had Not too much rice so you get more flavor and texture of The fish. I myself had the omakase sushi which was done well. No complaints there. I had a glass of umeshu plum wine but I think I've "outgrown" this type of drink since it was WAY TOO sweet for me. We then tried the Japanese style green tea cheese cake. It was a thin small slice with drizzle of chocolate and flanked by puffs of whipped cream. My friend detected a hint of minty-ness. I would prefer if the cake was a little fluffier as it did taste a bit dry/tough. Fortunately it wasn't too sweet. Nice way to end our meal. read more

The food is cooked to perfection. Most place when you ask for rare teriyaki beef, you'll get medium at best. Here the beef is still moving. Their $5.00 lunch menu is out of this world and you can dine like royalty without paying a King's ransom! A "MUST TRY" place. read more

I was up for an early evening something. I couldn't decide. I was trying to go to this Mexican spot near by, but was closed! I decided to go to Bento Peak as I always pass by it. On a Thursday early evening, 5pm, I was the only one present. It's a quaint little spot, and is comfortable. I was greeted politely, but the server deff didn't seem like she wanted to be there (I mean who wants to work lol, but still). Later in the meal, an elderly couple came in. They were sweet and tried to make some convo and the server just did NOT make the time of day. She didn't even come check in on me just to see how the meal was-- and there was only 2 groups in the place (plus me) and she walked by me probably 20+ times. It's the little things :) I got a three piece bento-- katsu, teriyaki salmon, and grilled fish. The miso came out asap and was nice and hot. The katsu was crispy and hot, tasted clean. The salmon as well, grilled nicely and tasted quite clean and fresh. For a three piece Bento (w/Miso), and a Diet Coke, the total was $26.65. I'd give it a 3.6/5. Nothing crazy, but not bad, good score for clean meats. This is a nice casual spot. If you find yourself on Geary, and wanting a Bento, stop in. I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Nothing stood out in terms of flavor or preparation, but nothing was poor. I've only had maybe one other bento spot so far in the city (and it got me sick). I'll still do some searching Remember: tip well. Despite lack luster enthusiasm, the sever has to eat and live too! read more

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A cute Japanese place where you can get $5 lunch specials? I'm in! Perfect for when you want a small lunch of sushi or small plates. I'll definitely be back to try more. The interiors look cute too! read more

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Bento Peak is like the Krusty Krab of sushi--fresh, fun, and so tasty! The Peak Special Roll had creamy avocado, sweet crab, and a little spice that made me do the jellyfish dance. Even the miso soup felt like a warm hug. Friendly staff, happy vibes... I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready for my next visit! read more

Bento Peak - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good lunch place with their $5 lunch menu. Highly recommend the ramen plus $3 Chashu. Fishes are fresh. Service is great. read more

Bento Peak - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Restaurant was clean, ambience nice, waitress, friendly. Five dollar for items was a good value and fills your stomach. I had the udon noodle with karaage chicken, Tempura, California roll. I felt that the food was good quality and taste for the price that I paid to have a delectable Japanese meal. read more

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Bento Peak offers a variety of dishes with reasonable prices. We've been here a couple times so far and have tried the omakase, spider roll, tempura, miso cod, and hamachi kama. Everything was delicious. You can't go wrong with the mixed tempura, which is crispy and fresh; it came with two shrimp and a handful of mixed vegetables like potato, carrot, broccoli, shishito. Miso cod was tender and buttery, but presentation was awful; instead of one piece, it was served as three small slices and looked sloppy on the plate. Hamachi kama was nice, flakey, and moist and it came with a salty and tart dipping sauce. Omakase is a decent affordable option; it's decent quality, and chef gave a variety of fish. Service is pretty standard and our waters were refilled promptly. Depending on how many dishes you order, your dining table can get crowded quickly. Overall, Bento Peak is a good Japanese restaurant that's affordable, not too high end, and has a very extensive menu. read more

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We have been eating here quite often and usually get their bento boxes (it's ok) and maybe some rolls. However, I have been on an Omakase Sushi kick lately and this place satisfies. Very good sushi. Love it! Get it! 5 stars for the Omakase sushi. Service and ambiance nice. Located on Geary Blvd between 11th and 12th Avenues. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Friday night for dinner for their birthday. The waitress was on top of everything. She served us our drinks immediately as we sat down. We kind of knew what we wanted before we arrived and we put in our orders. She was nice enough to tell us that we qualified for a free hamachi kama because we ordered over 100.00. iI've been to places where they don't tell you, so I appreciate her honesty. We got the grilled squid, hamachi carpaccio, and two orders of the sashimi omakase box. The portions of the food were huge! The grilled squid itself almost filled me up. The hamachi carpaccio has the perfect amount of seasoning. The sashimi box has two slices of each fish and it came with uni! Totally worth the price! By the time I got the the last piece we were stuffed! The waitress was so nice and did a little bday cake and gave us shots for my friend. Jer said happy birthday to them like over 10 times. Awesome service! I would definitely come back and try their other food because their bento boxes looked like a good deal as well. read more

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No idea how worth $26 Bento & waiting for more than 40mins delivery! 4 pcs overcooked tempura; Dry chicken; Paid extra $3/6pcs super toughness beef (it's was my dumbest choice); They even don't want to give you a drop of teriyaki sauce in the Bento! It's totally make me no appetite, totally WRONG MEAL in my life; However, may be the miso soup (it's come w/ ) make me feel comfort!!! read more

Bento Peak - It was my worst meal in my life!!! $ 26 for Bento 3 Items ;-( - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a good experience here for lunch. Food was delicious. I ordered the dragon roll and it did not disappoint. Bf had their bento with salmon and gave me his miso soup, which I enjoyed. Service was decent. Not super attentive even though we were the only table in there for lunch but overall friendly. There is another room where guests can sit in the traditional style on their knees on pillows at the table which I thought was cool. I'd come back here to eat. read more

Love their food and love their menu options. Service is great and love their weekday lunch menu. Clean restaurant but parking can be tough. read more

We decided to try Bento Peak for our Father's Day dinner. The restaurant only had one other table occupied while we were there, so we probably did not need a reservation. This restaurant has been serving Japanese food for years, but it was under a different name and ownership. We had 6 people in our party. Everyone was hungry, so we ordered plenty of food! Service was friendly and accommodating. Here's the majority of what we ordered, though I lost count: SUSHI DELUXE WITH DRAGON ROLL ~ This was a nice set and the dragon roll was good. 4/5 SASHIMI COMBO (21 PCS) ~ Presentation was okay, but possibly putting the salmon in the middle would have made it prettier since all the other fish are pink or white. 4/5 TORO TARTAR ~ My daughter wanted to try this. Though this dish didn't stand out. Maybe some seasoning like furikake on top besides the raw quail egg, would have made it tastier. 3/5 BEEF TERIYAKI ~ The beef didn't look appetizing. The quality of meat used didn't seem like it was high quality, it was pretty fatty and very thin. 2/5 BENTO BOX (3 ITEMS) BEEF & SALMON TERIYAKI AND TEMPURA ~ For the price, it seemed reasonable. This wasn't my dish, but the person eating it seemed satisfied. 4/5 CHIARASHI DON (2) ~ Good cuts of fish with tamago (egg) and lots of rice. 3.5/5 **SUSHI ROLLS** GEARY BOULEVARD ROLL TEMPTATION ROLL (2) PHILLY ROLL DREAM GIRL ROLL LION KING ROLL All of the rolls were tasty and fresh tasting. Amazingly, we cleared almost everything we ordered! We were starving, so I guess it showed. We also had 2 bottles of nigori to wash it all down! read more

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Local Japanese restaurant that provides good fast service. The food is good for a local spot and the servings are generous. Good for day to day at a reasonable price. Server is fast and not the most friendly but not bad service. I want to try their $5 specials on the weekday lunches. read more

Tldr to me food quality and service are not worth the price Came here on a weekday and it wasn't busy I was seated pretty much immediately. The food quality itself wasn't anything special, I put together a bento consisting of tempura, tonkotsu, and a sake avocado roll. I've had better tonkotsu and sake avocado rolls elsewhere; the tonkotsu was dry and thin and the salmon didn't feel the freshest. On their website it also said that the time I happened to be there it was happy hour which meant that there was a discount on beer but when I asked the server about it and showed her the website she said that was old/not right even though to my knowledge this place hasn't been open very long so how could it be old(???). read more

Bento Peak - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here when the restaurant was a different name but these may be the same owners. Regardless, the ambiance is casual. Service staff is friendly and circles around to check on you. Food is good. Portions of good size. Tasty and a good value for your money. Bento dinners come with 2 or 3 items. Rolls are cut into 8 pieces and not lacking in ingredients. Everything was satisfying. Give this place a try. read more

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I had previously bookmarked this after seeing it on social media. I read some of the reviews and noticed a couple of friends had been. Even more reason to give it a try. I got the chance when I made a lunch date with my friend and her hubby and invited my hubby along. The four of us arrived at 12 noon when the restaurant opened. We sat at a table by the sushi bar. We thumbed through the menu. We decided on the three item bento box served with miso soup with the exception of hubby who went with the katsu curry plate. I loved the presentation. The food looked fresh and once I tasted everything it was even more delicious. My bento consisted of hamachi sashimi, chicken karaage, and California roll. The sashimi was very buttery. We ended lunch by sharing fried ice cream which I used to order at another Japanese restaurant years back. This one was green matcha. The kitchen split the ice cream into 4 quarters. The panko coating was oily and the ice cream lacked umami. I'd pass on this next time. Other than the disappointing dessert we all agreed we would return. Metered street parking. read more

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We came here for dinner as it was conveniently located across the street from where we spent the afternoon. The restaurant wasn't very busy, so we were greeted and seated promptly. We ordered a spicy tuna hand roll, 49er roll, Geary Ave roll, shrimp tempura and the beef teriyaki entree. The beef could've been a bit more tender, but overall the food tasted good. The restaurant is clean and organized and the staff were attentive and friendly. read more

We got here 5 minutes before they opened and they let us come in and get seated. Quality/Quantity - Chicken Kara-age - My favorite of all the dishes. Deep fried of course... Made to order. The fry was fresh and done perfectly. Takoyaki - My daughter loved this, but I thought it was slightly undercooked. I guess personal preference...? Grilled Asparagus - Wow, rarely do I say I wished there were more veggies! These were grilled and seasoned perfectly. I was actually surprised how small this was. Is asparagus out of season? Almost ordered another one of these as it was barely enough to share. Spicy Tuna Sushi - Made perfectly, just the right amount of spicy. Salmon and Avo - Made fresh. Jalapeno Hamachi Sushi - Decent size jalapeno. But I was surprised that it was not more spicy/hot?!?! Philly Roll - My daughter ordered this. I just find it weird when my sushi has cream cheese. Again, personal preference. 3 Item Bento - Salmon, Chicken and Soba. My guest always wants a bento box. She is a good eater, lol. The lunch menu (and happy hour) seems to have really good deals. I would definitely come back for this. Atmosphere - Decent size local business. Good modern decor. One private room. Well, the restaurant can actually be cut in half to create a semi private room and host an event also. Metered street parking, but not an issue today as we got a space right in front. Clean bathrooms. Open 6 days a week from noon to 9:30pm, closed Tuesdays. Service - Just okay. Not good or bad. Just not very personable. She seemed overwhelmed, even with just two customers to start. But by the time we left, there were approximately 7 tables. She got us everything we asked for. Price - $68 + tip. I felt a good value for what we got. Our guest even had left overs from her 3 item bento box. But then she also sampled everything else that we ordered. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since last year 2023. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Ordered from DoorDash and look at this pathetic piece of salmon they gave! My chopsticks are thicker than this embarrassing piece of seafood and the audacity to charge and serve this to customers. This is a place I will order from once and never again. Please have some decency and pride in what you serve to others read more

Bento Peak - Sad piece of salmon teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ambiance is comfortable elegance; tables are nicely appointed - the overall design is lovely. Service is friendly and attentive with a generous hospitality. Food satisfies the eye and appetite. The takoyaki is perfection - hot bites well-cooked with chopped octopus seasoned with seaweed and kewpie sauce. $5 The chicken kara-age is crispy fried moist dark meat. $5 The mixed tempura has a combination of eggplant, broccoli, carrot, sweet potato, zucchini, and 2 shrimp. $5 Plain udon in hot broth $5 with added sliced char shu $3 and vegetables $2. $5 items on Monday-Friday Lunch Special from Noon to 3 pm. $5.95 Matcha green tea cheesecake is a sweet ending to a happy lunch. read more

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I could be gatekeeping this gem but I want them to get the recognition they deserve. By far I think this is one of the best sushi & small plate restaurant I have been to in a while. First off, plates and ambiance was beautiful. The dishes were on heavy ceramic and the sushi looked beautiful on it and tasted even better. The snake fish was my favorite, I had never had it before but I would compare it to walu. All their sushi was fresh and bouncy, even in their happy hour rolls! Everything was made fresh to order and beautifully made. Quality was 100% present here! All our items were from their happy hour menu and we were happy with every dish read more

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I visited with a friend on a Friday evening for dinner. She made reservations but the restaurant was pretty empty (only 2 other tables were occupied at 7PM) so reservations are not necessary. We shared the tuna tartare, which featured the largest tuna cubes that I've ever seen in a tartare preparation. The dish also needed some acid & more ponzu because it didn't have much flavor. We also had the bacon covered shrimp, which was ok. The chicken karaage was decent but not memorable. The midnight oyster was probably the best item that we had but overall, our experience was underwhelming so we decided not to continue with ordering additional items or cocktails. We closed out our bill & left. Not sure if I would give them a second chance. I think that there could be some service kinks to address such as welcoming guests warmly, checking in to see how guests are enjoying their meal (this didn't happen). read more

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I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Bento box from Uber Eats. This was the driest chicken but not an ounce of teriyaki on it. Definitely the worst chicken teriyaki and bento box I've ever had. So bad it prompted me to write this review. I honestly cannot understand why they have such good reviews or maybe they just completely cook a different meal for to go orders. They also totally missed an important item on my order so my friend didn't get their dish and we shared the crappy bento. Total waste of money. read more

This is our go-to place for classic Japanese combination dinners such as tempura & sashimi, katsu, curry, etc. Combo dinners come with salad & miso soup. My partner is Japanese American and thinks flavors at Bento Peak are better and more authentic than other nearby Japanese restaurants. Service is always very good and dining room is comfortable. Always easy to get a table. read more

What a gem! This is a great new neighborhood spot for your sushi cravings after a long walk in the park. Great pricing for the quality, which can be hard to find in the city. The chirashi don was very tasty. Everything was fresh and I definitely filled up from it. The staff was very nice and the sake was good. No frills -- just very fresh sushi at an excellent price point. read more

Bento Peak - Chirashi Don - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

All I have to say is... They have a $5 lunch special menu on the weekdays (they're closed on Tuesdays) from 12-3! I was skeptical at first thinking for $5 they must make the sushi with a lot of rice and a little fish, but the ratio was chef's kiss indeed. Everything tasted fresh as well :) also I have to note the server did not judge me for just ordering from the $5 menu lol service was friendly and prompt :) read more

Bento Peak - Salmón & Avo Roll, salmon sushi, california roll - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California