Bento-ria

4.6 (172 reviews)

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Hannah S.

Bento-ria is bento-licious! It's located in an underground food hall called Kitchens on College on the edge of Colorado Boulder University. You'll definitely have to fend off some college kids to get your meal - but it was worth it. Or if you're like me, you can just throw on a hoodie and travel with a backpack to try and blend in lol. They have sushi rolls, poke bowls and other delicious Japanese delights. I noticed after I ordered my Spicy Shrimp Poke Bowl that they had Inari Sushi (Stuffed Fried Tofu Pouches). This will be a must-try for me next time I'm in. My wait was about 15 minutes. They actually have this cool ordering system that tells you how long you should be expected to wait. Mine was on the money! They serve their meals in grab and go containers, but you can definitely grab a seat in the food hall. There was plenty of seating for groups of 2, 4 and more. My personal recommendation is to grab and go... eat at Chautauqua Park. It's a four minute drive from Bento-ria with a gorgeous view of the Flat Irons. So how was the Spicy Shrimp Poke Bowl? For $10, it absolutely crushed expectations! The rice was seasoned well, the fish was quality and the sauce was banging like no one's business. I wish I lived closer, because I'd 100% be a regular here. Soooo in closing... Take my advice and the many other Yelper's who have vetted this spot out. Go.

Cindy C.

Husband and I had just finished our hike and was looking for a nearby poke place. Bento was located in what I can only describe as a food hall. I was surprised to see just 2 shops open for a Saturday afternoon. We each got a Salmon Poke Bowl and a Fresh Salmon Roll. The portion and quality was fair when keeping price in mind. The poke bowl was more Korean inspired than Hawaiian. The salmon roll was delicious and definitely fresh, as described! Food took a little bit of time to come out, but that's understandable since they make it when you order it and there was an order before us. Staff was friendly. Definitely going to come back when we're in the area to try their other items! Plenty of seating inside. Street parking.

Brianna C.

Omg this place is amazing. Found it off Yelp and it did not disappoint. We got the spicy shrimp poke bowl the spicy yellowtail poke bowl as well. This was incredible the flavors were amazing the price was super reasonable. The poke was $9 and it was the perfect serving size. I devoured the entire bowl and the spice hit me at the end. The spicy hand rolls were okay not my favorite. I would definitely go back.

Tova B.

sushi was really good, cheap and fast! they have gluten free soy sauce and plenty of options. unfortunately the miso soup was not gluten free :(. they were very nice and the atmosphere is great. also, free water! perfect for a college student craving sushi, most rolls are under or around $7/$8 my friends crunch roll was a 10/10. perfect late night drunk snack for later. my other friends dumplings were a 10/10, "amazing" . i also thought the rice to "inside" ratio was a little much, too much rice but i still enjoyed the rolls, i would just prefer less rice

Amanda K.

Bento-ria you saved my life! I went on an unexpectedly LONG hike in Boulder on a Friday afternoon and afterwards I was famished and my belly was screaming "Feed me poke!" I listened and quickly searched for poke in the area and stumbled upon Bento-ria. Bento-ria is a small family owned business tucked away off the main drag of Broadway in Boulder. The parking lot is tiny so I'd definitely recommend carpooling or ordering delivery! Just so you know Bento-ria is in the right corner of the second floor of the complex so be sure to keep an eye out. For starters this place is very small and quaint so I don't recommend coming in groups of more than three or four at a time. The decor is very bright and yellow which I love! The menu is simple and they even provide pictures. I was a little thrown off that this wasn't the same "build your own" poke bowl type of place but I was easily sold with tuna poke bowl which came with a generous helping of tuna, crab salad, seaweed salad, kale, lettuce, avocado, a sweet sauce, AND a spicy aioli. But wait I almost forgot it is served with rice! My bowl was delicious and light (I ordered without rice), the prices were pretty great. It was especially awesome to not be charged extra for avocado! If you are in the area in search for a tasty treat I'd highly recommend stopping in!

Alice Q.

Bento-ria is one of those hidden restaurants on the second level of this very hipster looking shopping center with affordable prices! Easier to park in the lot, though it's kind of tight, walk upstairs, you'll find the restaurant hidden to the right!! We had take-out only as this was in the earlier stages of Covid-19. We had the basics on what we usually get: The Philadelphia roll (Philly Roll) stuffed with cream cheese, (Which is my favorite fat in any raw seafood) and I loved the sound of smoked salmon, so this sounded like the way to go. It was actually the least of my favorite because the taste of the salmon seemed slightly off, but no harm done you know? My favorite was the Spicy California Roll; it caught my attention because it had spicy mayo on top. Steamed Dumplings are always my favorite, so I ended up enjoying this for sure.

Tasty tuna poke bowl. Medium spicy was zippy but not burning.

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Celise R.

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Bentoria is delicious and some of the fastest freshest poke boulder has to offer!! Service is always so nice and quick. Really a hidden gem!

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Yewei W.

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Korean owned Japanese restaurant. Normal sushi, but bento is not good. But it's not expensive. read more

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Cole C.

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5 years ago

This is only true 5 star rating I've ever given, and bento has certainly earned it. No other place around the Hill has even remotely comparable quality and consistency in my 3 years of experience in Boulder. Nothing is perfect, yet despite that the only negative thing that I can recall is their price inflation in the past few years. However, with the current economy their price increase is at least partially forgivable (keep in mind I do not have the resources of the world in my hand, I am a college student). Personally I value health and taste first and foremost, and bento place fulfills that with reliable consistency. I get the combo B, and if I'm hungry, extra salmon nigiri if I'm hungry. Even as someone who exercises frequently and eats 10 eggs plus oatmeal in the morning, I find anything more than the combo B to be sufficiently filling and satiating. read more

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F. K.

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Went there again; consistently good. Good food, great service, tasty soup, delicious flavor on the Buff bowl. Friendly owners and staff. Will keep this as my go-to place when I want Japanese food. read more

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Hannah F.

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Awesome restaurant! I stopped in here for lunch and left stuffed! The fish is really fresh and very well priced. I got a poke bowl and it was the best one I've ever eaten. The staff is incredibly friendly and the service is very quick. Not mention how cheap it is! I will definitely be back! read more

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Kit R.

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This place is GREAT! They are super friendly and the food is great! Wonderful prices, fast service, and orders are always correct! read more

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What more can you ask for? Fast clean, inexpensive quality Japanese food for reasonable prices! Boulder has a plethora of restaurants, few of them are great. This one is! read more

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Breanna L.

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Adorable sushi and it's amazing; the location needs to be updated! It's now on the hill on 13th and college Ave in between starbucks and chase read more

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Andrea C.

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I'm from San Diego so trying sushi in Colorado is always a little bit of a risk.. but not with Bento-ria!! My sushi came out super fast, the workers were extremely nice and it is very reasonably priced (on the cheap side actually). The sushi tasted so fresh and yummy I was very happy with my meal and overall experience. This is my new go-to sushi place in Boulder, I highly recommend going here for cheap, great quality sushi!! read more

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Blake S.

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Very good poke and sushi for the price. Nice owner would highly recommend this joint

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James C.

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Bento-ria is the best kept secret in boulder on the hill, time and time again I am so impressed by how delicious, filling and fairly priced their food is. Great California crunch roll and I love all their poke bowls! Wonderful staff and owners that always kill it! If you haven't been here you need to go immediately, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Kathirne J.

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I love this place! Very reasonable and always tasty! The employees are pleasant. Parking is tight

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Taylor D.

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Bento-Ria is one of my favorite sushi places in Boulder. It is a tiny hole-in-the-wall type of place and it is a gold mine. The sushi here is super cheap and tastes amazing. From the outside it looks a little sketchy but inside it is a really clean and nice place. The owners are really nice and are always trying to make everyone happy. The sushi also comes out really fast and always tastes fresh! read more

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Katie E.

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Fast food, college, hole-in-the-Wall sushi & poke place. Prices were reasonable for the amount and quality of fish that I received. I had Combo B which was a salmon roll and 4 salmon nigiri My husband had the tuna poke bowl. We were both satisfied. read more

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Maksym W.

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The owners run the front of house and they make my poke and sushi every time I go. I've gone here a dozen times and they have never disappointed. The sushi is always fresh and tasty, and cheaper than any other sushi place in Boulder. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Alea E.

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Amazing salmon poke bowl. Amazing miso soup - and it's only $1.50 !!! Amazing steamed beef dumplings. They are so sweet and sour work efficiently. Love, love, LOVE Bento !! read more

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Amy P.

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7 years ago

Excellent service and food! They never disappoint. Love going here for a quick sushi craving.

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Shannon F.

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I live in California now and have yet to find a poke place that does it this good. Not to mention the great prices and the welcoming family vibe. Tuna poke bowl has always been my move. Can't wait to visit-first stop Bento-ria! read more

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Katy D.

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The s is my go to for quick, great quality sushi! My sushi rolls never fall apart & are very flavorful. I would say parking can be a challenge, but the friendly staff makes up for it! You will not be disappointed. Price is right! read more

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Naomi H.

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It was hard for me to imagine that Japanese-style food could be bad, but Bento-ria woke me to the reality. There was enough sugar in the unnecessary sauces to put a diabetic in a coma. The poke bowl and sushi were doused with them so thoroughly that I couldn't remove them from the food. The bowl was heaped with (also) unnecessary garnishes (sickeningly sweet from the sauces) better suited on a Mac burger that I could barely find the few pieces of salmon. What a disappointment on an evening that I had planned to treat myself to something really special. Most of my treat went in the trash. The price may look good but don't be fooled. This placed has been so Americanized that it has denied its true roots. read more

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Hayley H.

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Love the sushi here and you can't beat the prices! Their bowls are the best. Since moving from boulder I always crave this place and miss being so close to it! read more

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Jhordan B.

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It's dang good sushi and the price is even better!!! Only reason it wasn't a 5 star is I'm a lazy person and they stopped doing delivery. Other than that I'm still going to order and pick up any chance I get! Very happy to find this gem of a sushi place in Boulder. Never had an issue with anything I've ordered thus far. read more

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Ashley F.

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WORST DINNING EXPERIENCE! BUGS IN MY SOUP, I WAS TOLD IT WAS SEAWEED, SEAWEED DOESN'T HAVE WINGS!!!! I will start off saying I loved this place, until now!!! On Tuesday, I ordered food from them and it ended up being 1hour and 45 minute wait, they first called after being hour wait and said it was going to twenty more minutes (which ended up being 45 minutes) and when I expressed frustration, they pretty much hung up on me. I emailed HungerBuffs about it the next day and they said that Bento-ria had their own drivers and I had to deal with them, I didn't want to deal with it(I'm finishing grad school right now). The topper came today, when I opened the miso, which I just opened for first time and there were bugs/small flies in it. When I called to ask about a refund, because of the long wait time and bugs being in my soup. They first told me that there were not bugs in the soup and when I addressed that there were wings on the bugs and seaweed doesn't have wings, they said they would call me back, when I said that I didn't want more miso. The owner, then called back and spoke to me aggressively about my order and one point said HE SAID HE WAS GOING TO COME TO MY HOUSE AFTER HOURS TO DEAL WITH THIS. I said I didn't want that, I just wanted a refund. This is absolutely ridiculous!! read more

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Jackie J.

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I love Bento. They have great quality sushi for an affordable price. The management at this establishment works so hard to provide for the people of Boulder! Thank you so much for all you do! read more

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Blake R.

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Their poke bowls are incredible. Definitely a hidden gem in Boulder. I really can't think of a better place in Boulder where you get high quality, fresh, tasty food for a fair price. Staff is always friendly and makes sure you're taken care of. Be careful though, once you try it you'll be hooked! read more

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Jennifer C.

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Delicious sushi and more, taste fresh, great price and fast service. Definitely recommend this place if you are in the mood for some yummy and satisfying Japanese food! read more

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Janice K.

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Incredible poke bowls and miso soup! Everything here is fresh and delicious, you really can't go wrong. Definitely one of my favorite places in Boulder for takeout. read more

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Jen S.

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Great prices and delicious! I was craving a poke bowl and this was closest to me. Saw the reviews and went ahead and tried it out. It's a mom and pop shop, but very reasonable prices and food was fresh/delicious. I hope they stay around because it's good to have a good poke place around! read more

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Scott P.

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This place is awesome. Very reliable and inexpensive. I had the poke bowl and it kicks butt (for like 9 bucks). Its location is a little tucked away, but that's fine by me because if it was on the main drag on The Hill, it would be packed and probably wouldn't have the quality it has now. read more

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It's important to rate Yelp businesses for what they are, and for a to-go oriented place, this sushi spot is great. Reasonable prices to say the least and very pleasant service if you want to sit down and scarf your rainbow roll. I often grab sushi and head back up to Estes Park since there are no sushi spots up there. It's not a romantic date spot with ambience, but it will satiate your sushi cravings! read more

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Lilly S.

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It looks kind of sketchy but it's so good and so cheap!!! I've come here a couple times and the staff is so friendly and the miso soup is the best deal and best tasting thing in boulder!!! My whole meal cost around 8 dollars and I was so full after, highly recommend !! read more

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Eddie F.

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Amazing sushi spot! If it weren't for Yelp, we would have never found this gem. It's small, casual and delicious!

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Sam Z.

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The delivery is extremely slow. Be sure to order more than 1.5 hours ahead of time. I'm still waiting for my food, and they already doubled their estimate to nearly two hours (after the original estimated time passed by 20 minutes...). read more

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Will G.

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Love this place! I have tried a number of sushi places in and around Boulder but this place outshines them all in terms of value, taste and quality of service. The Sushi always looks and taste fresh. If you enjoy sushi and don't want to pay ridiculously high prices some restaurants charge, put this place on your list. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Laura H.

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I'm kind of a poké snob so if you're not take this review with a grain of salt. :) The service and food was very good overall, but my salmon poké would have been better with less sauce and slightly larger chunks of fish. Other than that, my experience here was great. :) read more

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J T.

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Excellent all around. Such a gem ! Service here is always courteous, it's a fast casual dining experience but the food is fantastic. Excellent food quality. Great pricing... A bit small for dining, but great take out option and they deliver. I love this place. Love the poke bowls the most. Fresh, hand crafted, fish is super fresh and they pack plenty of veggies and I love the sprouts.... Yum... Super tasty and great value. Rolls are great too. Great little place to come for quality food. Right off campus. Upstairs. Parking is limited. Not busy on the weekends but weekdays it gets a bit crazy. Lovely proprietors, a family run business....they care a lot and it shows. Definitely a top 5 place in Boulder for me! read more

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Everything is fresh and delicious. Ordered the Tempura Udon + CA roll combo, dumplings, and CA Crunch roll. Tried my niece's poke-delicious! read more

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Jen H.

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I visited from California and was craving poke. Having had a lot of poke in the past in Cali and Hawaii, my expectations for this place was low, but I was pleasantly surprised by my experience. I got my go to salmon poke which was fresh and delicious. The food came out fast. Relatively cheap compared to what you'd pay in Cali and comes with a decent portion. The place is located in a small plaza with available parking. I'd come here again during my next visit to Boulder! read more

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Sara V.

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One of my favorite little hidden treasures in Boulder! Super yummy fresh sushi. Yummy ramen bowels. Delicious potstickers.... the seaweed salad is always fresh. Poke is delicious (which is a tuff find in Boulder). Plus the staff is super awesome and welcoming! read more

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Alex M.

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Don't be fooled by the dingy strip mall exterior for the array of flavor treasures that await inside are well worth it! You're sure to find the very best poke in all the land...the kind of stuff your mouth can't do without. You're welcome mouth. read more

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1310 College Ave
Ste 240
Boulder, CO 80302
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(303) 953-8918
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What time does Bento-ria open?

Bento-ria opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Bento-ria opens at 3:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Bento-ria opens at 1:00 PM on Saturday.

What time does Bento-ria close?

Bento-ria closes at 2:15 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Bento-ria closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Bento-ria is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PMSat 1:00 PM - 8:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Bento-ria take Bitcoin?

No, Bento-ria does not take Bitcoin.

Does Bento-ria take credit cards?

Yes, Bento-ria takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Bento-ria have catering options?

Yes, Bento-ria does have catering options.

Does Bento-ria serve alcohol?

No, Bento-ria does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Bento-ria allow dogs?

No, Bento-ria does not allow dogs.

Does Bento-ria have TVs?

Yes, Bento-ria has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bento-ria have bike parking?

No, Bento-ria does not have bike parking.

Does Bento-ria have outdoor seating?

No, Bento-ria does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Bento-ria have parking?

Yes, Bento-ria has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Bento-ria wheelchair accessible?

No, Bento-ria is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Bento-ria have free WiFi?

Yes, Bento-ria has free WiFi.

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honestly the perfect sushi spot in boulder !!! not only is the food amazing (both quality & portion…read moresizes) but the service is just wonderful . even being such an intimate spot: the team, while small, is super hospitable !! can't believe it's taken me so long to find this place, but i'm so glad i did and will be back time & again !!!

Lunch was quite expensive. Needed to ask for lunch specials and even then quite vague. Sushi and…read morehand rolls were enjoyed, but salad (as entree) was quite small and seared tuna portion added was tiny. Waitress was clearly new and was pleasant but didn't know many basic menu questions. Very small place.

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Hapa Sushi Grill and Sake Bar

3.6(593 reviews)

0.8 mi

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Just going to Hapa is a party. We have two faves in town for sushi and Japanese specialties and…read morethey each have their own twist on the menu. It's sort of like having to kids with the same heritage but they are not exactly the same but neither is better than the other, they are just different. Tonight we needed a fish fix to get healthy Vitanin D for me and good clean protein for my husband. With veggies of course an a tasty dessert, I'm partial to sashimi and had some tender large pieces of very fresh hamachi. My husband also likes crab and crispy so he had the spider roll. We shared some happy hour specials, salmon avocado roll and yellowtail scallion. We started with the warm "magic mushrooms" which is named for its appearance but is actually salmon wrapped around a core of avocado and grill and garnished with a nice soy based drizzle and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Nice on a chilly evening with snow still melting across town. Since he had a few leftovers to serve as his lunch tomorrow, I ordered the salmon skin roll to go. Since it is not raw salmon it holds up beautifully overnite in the fridge. When home alone, it's my go to takeout item. The staff is impeccable and the seating pretty and comfortable. We can never have a bad time here these days. The menu is extensive so browse in advance if you can.

Got a variety of apps and rolls, all tasty! Lots of variety, they were careful to indicate dishes…read morefor someone in our party who has a shellfish allergy, and we highly appreciated the consideration. Mocktails were delicious, refreshing for spring and summer. Plenty of seating, it was nice to be on their outside patio as we also had a (calm) dog in tow. It's been a while since I had been here, and happy to see that it's still bustling.

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Motomaki

3.7(347 reviews)

1.1 mi

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wow. i havent seen this kind of customer service in a while. im new to gf and df, so still learning…read morewhich ingredients have gluten. they certainly didnt have to, but they went above made a change to the food because of an allergen that i missed. even further, they left a written note stating they took out the dairy but left it on the side.

My husband and I wanted sushi for lunch and we were near Motomaki, so we decided to go in and check…read moreit out. When you first walk in, there are two kiosks where you can place your order and you may walk up to the cash register and order with a live person. We chose to order at the register and the employee was very friendly and explained the whole Motomaki process, which we appreciated. The process on how-it-works is located on the wall, but we both prefer in-person customer service. We ordered three rolls and one fountain drink for a total of $57 with tax.... I thought that was high for what we got. The service was fast and the ingredients were fresh. I'm glad I got the sauce on the side. My husband didn't care for the rolls because he said the seaweed was too fishy and he described them as "seaweed burritos". The rolls fell apart after we took off the aluminum foil. Also, just an FYI: three rolls were too many and we both would have been fine with one each but now we know for next time. Overall, I thought the food tasted good, the service was great, the price was high, and we would opt for bowls next time.

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Hana Japanese Bistro

4.3(340 reviews)

6.6 mi

•$$

I've been eating here regularly since 2018. The food is always great, no matter what you order and…read morethe service is great.

We stumbled in on a whim for our anniversary dinner. We were accompanied with our three little…read morechildren. Upon walking in, It took a little while for us to get seated. The restaurant wasn't too busy. There were probably three or four other parties seated. We were seated at a spacious booth that accommodated us. The decor was Japanese and Thai themed. The menu has a plethora of options for what ever your taste are. We grabbed a couple of rolls, chicken, udon soup, beef, Ramen, yellowtail collar, seaweed salad, and some miso soup. All were really good. The kids loved the soup and the Ramen. The star of the show was probably the yellow tail collar served with a sweet sauce and a sour sauce (I forget the name of them). The food and the rolls came out relatively quick. The Hana roll was the best roll. Cold fresh fish surrounded by the perfect rice consistency. By the time we were done the restaurant was completely full which was incredible to see for a Monday night. The bill was very reasonable given today's inflationary prices. I'll definitely come back to try other items!

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We got Bang Bang roll and Sumer roll for togo. It's delicious!

Yotsuba Sushi

4.4(25 reviews)

2.5 mi

Friendly staff and super quick service. Very attentive…read more Has one of the best sweet potato I've had. Fish is also fresh and generous cuts. Got the chirashi bowl and actually like the presentation. Not too much rice and good portion cuts of fish. Favorite was the yellowtail.

Samurai melody roll was awesome, and so were the cream cheese wontons. Spring rolls were thick…read moreoutside with almost nothing inside. Very disappointing. Miso soup wasn't very good either. The crispy tuna - served on crispy rice was also good. Pretty decent but not worth the $88 for what I got.

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Sushi Zanmai

3.4(383 reviews)

0.9 mi

•$$

Real food, real humans, no AI. My family loved it!…read more Will come again soon! The food was great!

A waiter entered the bathroom and I heard plentiful moans and groans. The smell that wafted out of…read morethere after his exit was enough to violate the geneva convention. They didn't let me eat the eel in the aquarium. Why would it even be there then? Otherwise, pretty good.

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Bobby W.

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2

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4 years ago

Tucked away in a small food court on The Hill rests this awesome Bento Box/Sushi joint! It is incredibly well-made, fresh food for very cheap prices (Amazing for times like this!) Apart from Bento Boxes and Rolls they also make very good poke bowls. Bento-Ria is a phenomenal place if you're looking for a good cheap bite to eat. read more

William M.

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2

0

4 years ago

Bento-ria is a very hidden bellow ground food court but the food does not disappoint. After classes most days I stop in to get my usual poke bowl and spicy tuna roll and it always tastes very delicious. It's a great way to eat good while on a budget. read more

Tucker S.

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2

0

4 years ago

hidden in the below-ground food court on the hill this gem is a great place to get great sushi rolls or bowls at an affordable cost the food does not match the cost it's a great way to eat like a king or queen on a budget. read more

Mark E.

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3

0

6 years ago

I enjoy eating Pokes, and we ordered from this place. I tried Salmon poke bowl, and it was great. The portion size was large, and it was not expensive The food tasted good The sushi was good I recommend the miso soup read more

Michael L.

11

7

0

10 years ago

I'm a big fan of tasty sushi especially when the fish is fresh. This place is right near my work.

Nathanael B.

87

2

0

9 years ago

Cute place run by a really nice family. Great price for sushi and a great variety of bowls

Yvonne R.

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2

0

9 years ago

Great authentic sushi and poke bowl! Very affordable and the employees are very sweet :)

Valerie A.

42

1

0

11 years ago

Excellent food - great owners. The tuna poke bowl was fresh and delicious.

John N.

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21

0

8 years ago

Love this place. Salmon poke bowl is delicious and a great deal too.

Tj G.

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3

0

7 years ago

Great food and fantastic service! A great spot to stop for lunch.

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Yotsuba Sushi

4.4

(25 reviews)

Friendly staff and super quick service. Very attentive…read more Has one of the best sweet potato I've had. Fish is also fresh and generous cuts. Got the chirashi bowl and actually like the presentation. Not too much rice and good portion cuts of fish. Favorite was the yellowtail.

Samurai melody roll was awesome, and so were the cream cheese wontons. Spring rolls were thick…read moreoutside with almost nothing inside. Very disappointing. Miso soup wasn't very good either. The crispy tuna - served on crispy rice was also good. Pretty decent but not worth the $88 for what I got.

Motomaki

3.7

(347 reviews)

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wow. i havent seen this kind of customer service in a while. im new to gf and df, so still learning…read morewhich ingredients have gluten. they certainly didnt have to, but they went above made a change to the food because of an allergen that i missed. even further, they left a written note stating they took out the dairy but left it on the side.

My husband and I wanted sushi for lunch and we were near Motomaki, so we decided to go in and check…read moreit out. When you first walk in, there are two kiosks where you can place your order and you may walk up to the cash register and order with a live person. We chose to order at the register and the employee was very friendly and explained the whole Motomaki process, which we appreciated. The process on how-it-works is located on the wall, but we both prefer in-person customer service. We ordered three rolls and one fountain drink for a total of $57 with tax.... I thought that was high for what we got. The service was fast and the ingredients were fresh. I'm glad I got the sauce on the side. My husband didn't care for the rolls because he said the seaweed was too fishy and he described them as "seaweed burritos". The rolls fell apart after we took off the aluminum foil. Also, just an FYI: three rolls were too many and we both would have been fine with one each but now we know for next time. Overall, I thought the food tasted good, the service was great, the price was high, and we would opt for bowls next time.

Bao Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar

4.0

(262 reviews)

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We come here often, depending on what we plan on ordering and even though they offer a wide…read moreselection, still choose the same options. Personal preference, we are picky, tend to go to different restaurants, because of taste and way it's made. Example: Bao offers sweet and sour chicken, but we only order sweet and sour chicken at Asian Cuisine. For lunch: ordered large Hot and Sour soup (gulped down) vegetable fried rice. As you can see large pieces of vegetables, not those tiny chopped up veggies and a good portion. Food is delicious (as usual) service is okay and we're to-go, can't comment on ambience. Lady that owns place knows us, she's very kind and loves my husband. Oh! I almost forgot, my husband purchased a keychain from counter for $5. I'll add pictures, it's got the name of restaurant and phone number printed on it. Plus, there's different options to choose from, all displayed on counter next to cashier. **apologies, seems like I'm repeating myself** Another favorite is getting Sea Bass (runs out quickly) made in two different ways: either steamed or crispy. Being an Asian household, we can make steamed Sea Bass at home. Plus, we don't have a deep fryer. So, we order "Crispy Sea Bass" - you get an entire fish, from head to tail, deboned with sweet & sour sauce (ask, on the side) if you leave sauce on, during the transit home, fish will be soggy. It's best to pour sauce on, a couple of minutes, prior to consumption. It comes with box of fried/white rice, portions are for one person and if there's 2 people eating, it's best to order an add'l box of rice. Ordering one fish is portioned, just enough for 2 people.

We've always passed this spot but have never stopped. One day we came here on a whim. So glad we…read moredid! It was around noon on a Tuesday and our server was super nice and attentive. What we swallowed: *WONTON SOUP (complimentary): The broth was really light but flavorful and the wontons were great. *SPIDER ROLL: Great flavors, crab was crispy. *SUSHI & SASHIMI FOR TWO: The sushi was really enjoyable. Soft, tender, we were surprised we have not been here before with the sushi so tasty. We were so impressed with the sushi here. We will definitely be back!

Udon Kaisha

4.0

(171 reviews)

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Oh what a nice surprise !!!! Our destination was a nearby…read morerestaurant. When we arrived they told us the kitchen was closed. So as soon as we got out we noticed this small Japanese restaurant and made a quick executive decision to eat there. We ordered some sushi platters they not only looked beautiful, but we're also delicious in addition we ordered a combo fried rice oh my God it was to die for. Also had teriyaki chicken, soup and Sichuan beef all incredible. Yes we will definitely recommend this place. And we will defitnely return for more delights.

Great food and excellent service! The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the ramen was flavorful…read moreand comforting. Everything was well-prepared, and I'll definitely be back when we come back to Colorado.

Blofish

3.7

(93 reviews)

honestly the perfect sushi spot in boulder !!! not only is the food amazing (both quality & portion…read moresizes) but the service is just wonderful . even being such an intimate spot: the team, while small, is super hospitable !! can't believe it's taken me so long to find this place, but i'm so glad i did and will be back time & again !!!

Lunch was quite expensive. Needed to ask for lunch specials and even then quite vague. Sushi and…read morehand rolls were enjoyed, but salad (as entree) was quite small and seared tuna portion added was tiny. Waitress was clearly new and was pleasant but didn't know many basic menu questions. Very small place.

Sushi Box

4.8

(96 reviews)

Longmonters, I you think you need to go to Boulder for great sushi, you are WRONG!…read moreGo see Jason and Tu at Sushi Box - Longmont. Actually they have Curry on Wednesday so went that route - AMAZING. Added enough homemade chili oil to make it Thai Spicy Eggs drop soup excellent as well as was the Tempura, Sushi and Sashimi Highly recommend.

My wife and live in Boulder and visited this place for the first time last night - we will…read moredefinitely return. Excellent food, staff and owners. The entire staff including the owners first and only mission is to satisfy you. By the time you leave you will appreciate the quality of the food, the caring of the service and the reasonable price paid. Truly a unique and gratifying dining experience.

Sachi Sushi

4.3

(103 reviews)

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There is a terrific surprise in the back of The Niwot Market, a tremendous suchi bar that takes it…read moreup another level on Sundays when they feature Chef Tsukasa's amazing ramen dishes. BTW, he is an Osaka native. I've visited many times, topped off by a Boulder neighbor years ago, and my most recent visit held serve and then some with fantastic food! Decor works, as Tsukasa-san has decorated his area with Japanese items, and the menu is prominently displayed. There are numerous tables, and beverages are obtained within the great market. You can also eat outside on picnic tables! Plenty of parking in their big lot. Their suchi is fabulous, but the ramen is elite, and it Isn't replicated in this region. Reminds me of the best ramen I've enjoyed in Japan, especially Osaka. Bigger staff helps Tsukasa-san move product quicker now too. As good as it gets, eat in or take out!

What an incredible hidden gem! I love finding local and genuinely amazing places! The staff are…read moretruly so incredibly kind, I felt so welcomed! Being inside of a store was a bit unusual but it added to the adorable nature and character of this spot! I got the spicy miso ramen, very delicious, but I would've loved more spice. I'm excited to try the other ramen options here!

Sushi Hana

3.0

(78 reviews)

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wonderful place! Good food and good service. I've been coming here for years and I like to sit on…read morethe patio

You can gauge the overall quality of a Japanese restaurant based on its miso soup alone; miso soup…read moreis an extremely easy to make and high margin product for a restaurant that a low quality miso soup means that the restaurant most likely skimps on the quality of their other offerings. The miso soup was heavily watered down - needed either more dashi and / or miso paste to bring it to an acceptable level. I rarely have a good experience with ramen offerings at a sushi place and this was no exception. The "tonkotsu" ramen broth was anything but; it didn't taste anything remotely that would be considered tonkotsu and the noodles looked like it came out of some western version of packaged ramen noodles. The beef "teriyaki" lunch bento was awful. The "teriyaki" sauce tasted watered down and they would have been better off with the 99c bachan's teriyaki sauce from Costco because this sauce was the worst I've ever consumed. I was struggling to taste the components of teriyaki in it. It didn't even have the viscosity of teriyaki either and was this watery mess. The dipping sauce for the potstickers was also some strange spiced anomaly; the sauce that we all know and love isn't hard to make either - it's 1:1 soy sauce and vinegar, and they should have just went with that. The california roll included was ok. It's just overall I feel sad for the folks that live around here as this may be their only exposure to Japanese food and none of it represents anything that could be remotely considered decent. They need to remove the dim sum and ramen options and focus on what they are - a sushi joint.

Yumi Sushi

4.3

(18 reviews)

Really excellent Sushi. Don't know why but have not been before although living close - I've been…read moremissing out. Service was a little slow but the food was excellent - place was nice, clean, and felt homey. Had the Sashimi classic plate - LARGE slices of very fresh sashimi. and Firecracker roll - again very well done but kind of unique - MUCH less rice than "normal" with a big emphasis on the fish. It was excellent. Green Tea came in a large authentic pot and kept the tea warm the entire meal. Great experience

Loved my bento box and salmon sashimi at this restaurant! Service was excellent as I seemed to be…read moreone of only 2 customers at the time. Ambiance is cute with a beautiful faux cherry blossom tree near the front entrance and a counter where you can sit to watch your sushi being prepared. Location was super convenient as it was close to my hotel.

Waikiki Poke

4.0

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Came in on a Friday afternoon and really enjoyed this place! Our friend recommended we come here…read moreand I can see why. I had a medium bowl with 3 proteins: shrimp, spicy tuna, and yellowtail (yellowtail is $1 extra) - Brown rice was cooked to perfection - shrimp wasn't overcooked - spicy tuna had a decent level of spice - yellowtail was fresh - sauces: spicy aioli and yuzu citrus - our server was very generous and I loved that! Spicy wasn't too spicy. The rest of the sides were also very fresh and you could tell they pay attention to their sides. After tax and tip my medium bowl was $26. That's a little pricey, but the quality was great. Just note they also charge 3% for credit cards.

Not sure why this place has such a low Yelp score, but I stopped in anyway and decided to roll the…read moredice. This spot is tucked into a small strip of businesses in Broomfield. The entrance is definitely a bit hidden and somewhat hard to find, but once you step inside you're immediately greeted with smells and sights that make your mouth water. I had the Lulu poke bowl (spicy tuna, mango, fried onions, edamame, and nori), and it absolutely hit the spot! The portions are generous for the price, the fish tasted fresh, and everything was seasoned well. The only slight downside was the musubi, as I've had better elsewhere, but that's definitely not going to stop me from coming back to try more of their food.

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