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    Bento Peak

    4.3 (139 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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    Bento box
    Katrina D.

    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!

    Fish Tacos
    Mercedes Y.

    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.

    Emily D.

    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.

    Miso Soup
    Tyler S.

    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!

    Tekka Don
    Serena M.

    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.

    $5/roll for lunch special. Salmon Avocado  Hamachi Jalapeno  Shrimp Tempura
    Nikka C.

    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!

    Cold saki
    Ruby T.

    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!!!

    Chris G.

    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!

    Lunch specials with great service and variety! I'm so glad we decided to give it a try.

    This place never fails to please. Great service with equally great value for Lunch specials especially with today's gas prices beating up my wallet. I'm so happy they have this offering. The Bacon wrapped Mochi was the Manager's suggestion and we really enjoyed it.

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    Vicki A.

    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!

    Daniel L.

    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!

    John Z.

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

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    h f.

    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.

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    Quality sushi and solid service. Sashimi (salmon belly and yellowtail belly) was fantastic. We'll go back.

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    Great lunch menu! Always fresh dishes. Love supporting my local business. Service is quick and friendly.

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    $$$$

    We have been going to Akiko's for years. When my wife's family visits, they want Akiko's. When my…read morefamily visits, they want Akiko's. There are some omakase staples that we always look forward to: the shokupan and chawanmushi especially. We also love seeing what is in season, and I have seen the menu change weekly. In the dozen or so times I have gone, I have never been disappointed in the quality or quantity. I agree with other reviews that the taste is more fusion/experimental than straight traditional omakase. For me, that is part of the draw. I also agree that Akiko's is pricier, but we also go for special occasions rather than a standing weekly or monthly reservation. Parking can be tricky in the area, but there are apps that can help with that.

    It's a cool space but rather too large and stand offish for a truly great omakase meal. Service was…read morealso bumpy. We noted our dietary restrictions on the reservation and the host confirmed that but the menus aren't customized for each guest (which I'd expect for a high end omakase with less than 10 guests during our seating). Then the first server showed up and started describing the opening course of 3 small plates, 2 of which contained shellfish. When we asked about it, he just backtracked and said "That's not lobster" and then walked away. We were also never asked what we would like to drink - I finally asked the sushi chef for tea and he ran to the back to communicate that. There was also no real interaction with the sushi chef the entire meal so it felt impersonal and sterile. Food notes: maybe the selection was just not for me that day but there was only 1 course I enjoyed (kinmedai) and by the end I was eating a bite and leaving the rest and dreading the next course. The fish flavors felt very strong and overwhelming and the sushi rice was so wet that every piece fell apart on the way from the plate to the mouth.

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    Bento Peak - japanese - Updated July 2026

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