Amazing! The stupid GPS takes me in a circle until I found the entryway for the back parking lot so I ended up getting an out on the side street and walking there and it was definitely worth it! As soon as I walked in I loved how she had decorated. As you can see there is a drink display with many options that you can't find at the regular market. The chef herself stands in front of you and prepares your food lovingly. You can taste how fresh everything is! I got the beef bulgogi bento box with chicken gyoza and everything was so well made. I hope that people see this and support this little place because it is worth your time. read more

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Food was wonderful and fresh! Limited tables 5 total but one great big one that was able to accommodate 8 of us perfect! Atmosphere was calm and friendly! Limited menu that was a perfect match for what we wanted from Bento Boxes to Poke Bowls it was simply delicious! Three staff that handled the whole restaurant from order taking to clearing the table they worked well together and were efficient and friendly! If you like Asian food give it a try well worth it! read more

This charming bento and sushi restaurant offers a thoughtfully curated experience in a cozy, intimate setting--ideal for a quick yet satisfying meal. The atmosphere is warm and understated, creating a relaxed environment without sacrificing quality. The staff were attentive and genuinely welcoming, adding a personal touch that elevates the overall experience. The highlight of the visit was the poke bowl--beautifully presented, exceptionally fresh, and balanced in flavor. It's clear that care goes into both the ingredients and preparation. A wonderful spot for those seeking a refined, casual dining experience. I look forward to returning. read more

Not a real Japanese restaurant. Low quality. Nice service, but sushi isn't fresh. Family environment. read more

Friendly and helpful staff. The food was amazing. If you're craving for Japanese food, i highly recommend Bento Ya. read more

Bento Ya - Bento Box and Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Had a craving for sushi and so glad Yelp sent us here. Excellent sushi and bento bowls. Fresh fish. Udon was great as well. Everyone loved their food. Service was fast and with a smile. The place was very clean. Will definitely come back! read more

Bento Ya - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Absolutely incredible meal. The ramen and fish soup were rich, clean, light, and full of flavor, and the dumplings were perfectly light and tender. Everything tasted fresh and balanced. Friendly service, great quality, and one of the best Japanese meals I've had in a long time... and I live in manhattan.. Highly recommend. read more

Place was honestly not that good, waited an hour for below average food. Chefs were just dilly dallying. The ambience was okay

Totally enjoyed Poke bowl. Beautiful presentation and staff were very nice. Would come back read more

Bento Ya - Poke Bowls - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I tried them out the other day. They advertise they are traditional. The laquar box is traditional but the content is not. You get chop sticks with your meal but the salad (not traditional) is cut up into very small pieces making it hard to eat with chop sticks. The rice is a low grade short grain and did not stick together well making it hard to pick up with chop sticks. Protein options were Americanized. No Miso Soup options. Two adults and one child with a drink, $58 for lunch. I was still hungry when I left and went across the street for a sandwich. Too many good restaurants around there to go back. read more

This new restaurant in town is delicious! Efficient service, with simple ambiance. The steak was delicious in the Bento box and so was the rice and dumplings. The California role was also very good! Highly recommend! read more

Bento Ya - Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Tonight, in the blustering wind, we (as loyal customers) waited outside your door at least 10 minutes before you were to open. We saw you inside and finally, well after 5:30, you came to unlock the door. You removed the "closed" sign", and then simply walked away, And that was that. No "Please come in" or "It's so cold, or " welcome please come in ". You didn't even open the door for us! Everyone inside just walked away from us towards the back of your kitchen. So did we. We left. We were looking forward to a wonderful dinner tonight, but it would not be here. Along with your ridiculous hours and no alcohol, we wish you well as even our neighbors don't understand your business plan. We won't be back. read more

We tried Bento Ya for the first time recently and enjoyed the fresh food, the kind service, and the cozy atmosphere. I got a beef sukiyaki bento box. It was beautifully presented and tasted great! read more

This is my favorite place in town of any cuisine. Its consistent, authentic and always delicious :)

Authentic Japanese cuisine love the minimalist setting and atmosphere. Service was good read more

Bento Ya - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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We tried this new spot in town, I was happily surprised! The salmon bento box was extremely tasty and it felt like a ton of food, very filling! Some of the drinks are original Japanese, and they are delicious!! Try the sparkling mango one, comes in a small glass container. This seems to be a family owned small business which made the service very good, they offered to go over the menu and explained every item, made suggestions and were super kind and friendly. Space is small, minimalist decor and very clean! I really liked it! Will come back! read more

The food was microwaved, there's no alcohol, almost nothing to drink except bottled water. Cook was very nice and they had some cool Japanese sodas, but only stop in here if you just need a quick bite. read more

Great food, cute space. Parking available around back. Will be returning when passing thru Chattanooga

This place is amazing. The food is delicious and the service is fast and the staff is really friendly. The ambiance of the place is great and it is such a pretty place. read more

Second time I've been here. The second time they have screwed up my order. I don't like fish and yet they continuously give me salmon when I spend more for the beef. Gyoza not good. Will never go here again read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Chattanooga, excellent food and service. We have been several times and have been happy with it everytime! read more

Must have been too authentic for me. Loved the local, family vibe, but too much bland flavor and spongy meat/fish balls. Gyoza was decent. Nigiri was mediocre, but the sushi rice was missing rice vinegar/seasoning. Maybe I ordered the wrong things or went in with too much optimism from the 4.9* reviews. read more

Bento Ya - Udon - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Very clean. The menu is huge. The staff is really nice and helpful. And the food was great. It's a pretty rustic place. But I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to go back. read more

Really good food, super clean and fun place. I'll be coming back. The white peach carbonated water is delicious. read more

Bento Ya - Love it! - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We visited for dinner a few days after their opening. Ordered the salmon bento and were pleased with the variety of components in the box. Great quality and presentation. We hope the menu will continue to grow with additional selections. Heads up - 3% credit card fee. Didn't see any notification. Tip % was applied to total (including tax). read more

Bento Ya - Salmon Bento with Dumplings. - Japanese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

First of all, the layout is confusing and doesn't create a comfortable atmosphere. The music was way too loud and there is no separation from the kitchen so it was overstimulating. They charge extra for takeout? What's that about? I got the Udon and it was so bad I couldn't finish it, not to mention that it came with beef that wasn't listed on the menu. Everything about this place screams cheap and anti-customer. read more

A very excellent new spot! Food is delicious and is well priced, well portioned, and well presented. The owners are also very lovely, and the restaurant is pleasantly decorated with a good amount of seating! read more

Amazing owners Uma and Sha Lou are so welcoming and the food is excellent. I got the nigiri combo and it was super fresh and tasty. Prices are very reasonable and plan your trip right and it's bogo on the sushi in their prepared foods case 1 hr before closing. Btw they have the real wasabi and it's nice and spicy read more

Actually incredible. My new favorite place in chattanooga. I had the poke bowl and it was so delicious and my friend had the rice bowl, that was incredible too. 5 stars, we will be back probably once a week. read more

I felt ripped off we barely got any food... $17 bento box but we received $6 worth of food. Never coming back. It was very disappointing.

This was a little somewhat hidden gem we found while waiting for a scenic flight. The food was awesome! We really enjoyed the Bento Box. Fun variety of food. read more