I ordered a few times from this place and it's usually when I feel like I want to treat myself something delicious. I usually order this Salmon Premium Bento which included the side dishes. I also ordered extra Potato Salad because it's so delicious. I also tried the Tofu bowl and my coworker tried the cod bento. They also tasted very good. The price is considered a lot higher than average but being in downtown LA I don't blame them with great quality like that! I think I'm going to treat myself again tomorrow with a Salmon Bento again! read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - My favorite Wild Salmon Premium Bento - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food: Phenomenal, one of the best bento boxes I've ever had! Their sides are great; not cheap, but it's also a generous amount of food. I usually get the shio koji marinated premium bento box. Ambiance: Nice and cool inside, they have little games to use if you're eating with friends. Service: It's good, but this is the reason I gave them 4/5 stars instead of 5. I'm a frequent buyer; either ordering delivery or pickup online. I just really, really dislike that I cannot reach a person via their phone! They have an AI phone operator that has made it incredibly grating to try and call. I had a question regarding an order once, and despite my best attempts, I could not reach a person. Their food is phenomenal, but I really value customer service, hence my rating. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya is a Japanese bento specialty shop in Downtown LA (approximately two blocks away from ROW DTLA) and is owned by the same restaurant group as Mo-Mo-Paradise. The goal for the shop is recreating the experience of a Japanese train station bento lunch box. This spot was ranked #26 in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in LA County in 2023 and #9 in 2024. I first discovered Guzzu Bento-ya at the Belly Laughs Comedy and Food Festival in 2025 and recently decided to visit this brick-and-mortar location. [Parking]: Plenty of parking spots available right in front of the shop. [Atmosphere & amenity]: The bento shop is located in the run-down warehouse area of the Arts District and the shop closes at 3 PM. The shop has modern interior decor with coffee shop radio playing in the background. There are plenty of tables inside so customers can eat their bento on-site. The restroom requires an access code and the code is available at the cashier counter. Expect a bit of a wait as my single bento order took about 20 minutes to be ready. [Menu]: The shop offers Tier 1 Bento (aonori furikake-topped rice, pickled purple cabbage, Tokyo diner potato salad, carrot kinpira, and your choice of protein) and Tier 2 Premium Bento (Tier 1 plus miso-cured egg yolk, fukujinzuke, daigaku imo aka sweet potato, tare-glazed lotus root, broccoli namul, braised fried miso tofu, and grilled zucchini shaped like a leaf). Yelp's top two highlighted protein options are Chicken Karaage and Grilled Chicken. The shop also sells salads and sandos. *** Wild Salmon (Grilled Faroe Island Salmon fillet marinated with local honey Saikyo miso - Tier 2. $26): Other than the fried miso tofu tasted a bit salty, overall it was a well-rounded bento box. The salmon was great and I liked the little extra touches on the side dishes like the grilled zucchini shaped like a leaf. *** A solid 4.5-star on the bento and bump up for the modern interior ambiance. read more

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Ordered salmon and came burned black. Not too appetizing m too busy to pay attention on cooking. Today company lunch read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Not too appetizing - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super worth it for 20 dollars for the 2 tier bento. I love the fresh ingredients they use and their well packaged lunches. They also have good parking since it's not a busy area hidden in the fashion/arts district. It's more of a pick up spot but there's actually seating inside as well. I also noticed that the prices when ordering online are 2-3 dollars more expensive so I recommend actually going in and ordering it there since it's cheaper. I got their spicy karage 2 tier lunch box and absolutely devoured it. It can definitely be a meal that can be split because there's a ton of rice and I was so full after. A side dish I want to high light is their potato egg salad which I really enjoyed and their miso cured egg yolk that paired well with the rice. All their marinated and picked veggies paired really well with the rice. The purple picked veggies were very spicy though. The karage was spicy and crispy. I will say that it was just a little overdone for my liking since there was a bitter taste but that could have been coming from the seasoning so I think next time I'll just get the soy glaze instead. I definitely recommend this spot for a nice Japanese style lunch. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Karage 2 tier bento - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm honestly very shocked by how much I liked the curry. I opted for the vegetarian option, called roasted veggie kare, which included onions, carrots, celery, and zucchini. A typical Japanese curry features potatoes and carrots, but there were no potatoes at all. In its place was a surplus of onions. It was too much to the point where I had to throw it away. The food came out hot and fresh and the ratio of curry to rice wasn't bad. I liked that it came with a dollop of potato salad and pickled veggies to cut the strong flavor of the curry. Guzzu Bento-ya is the definition of a hidden gem because it looks so unassuming from the outside. A big bonus is that there's a parking lot available right in front. It's an order-first and find-your-seat-after type of place. We came as a group of 5 and there was a large, beautiful table in the center that was able to seat all of us with room to spare. There are also several other smaller tables along the wall, so plenty of dining space. read more

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Not sure how this place does not have more customers! It should be blowing up on tiktok and the foodie spot lists. I've lived throughout LA the last 10 years and today was the first time stopping by. The only people who seem to frequent this place are workers nearby on lunchtime or company catering or doordash deliveries. You should come and eat here! Amazing quality and affordable bento with different protein selections. It's actually probably the best I've had in LA. You have all these mediocre spots in places with high foot traffic like Little Tokyo and Grand Central Market serving up mediocre Japanese food and then there's places like this with barely any customers. It's a shame! read more

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Miso Katsu Pork Premium Bento 5/5 Grilled Chicken Premium Chicken 5/5 Service 5/5 Overall 5/5 I've been wanting to order a bento box from here for ages - and I finally got to try today! The food is delicious and beautifully prepared. Guzzu Bento-ya is hidden amongst the warehouses of the Arts District. They are only open for lunch. There's a nice dining area inside but I took the bento boxes to go. The next time I order I think I'll bring the bento boxes to a spring picnic at LA State Historic Park. The staff pack the bento boxes neatly with everything you need for a picnic (utensils and napkins). Each bite was flavorful and fresh - exquisitely seasoned. I loved all the veggies and the potato salad that came with the premium bento box. I want to try the Spicy Karaage next time. read more

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Good food & portions for affordable prices, but its located in a bad area with very little parking. Food came out relatively quick and the meat was super tasty. Not too much seating inside and all self service. Staff was friendly. Overall the location was not inviting and its an odd place to have a restaurant. Id come here again if it was located elsewhere. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Tier 2 Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This restaurant is tugged away from major street but they have very nice interior decoration and tasty food. I ordered 2- tiers plate with grilled fish. It was recommended and did not disappoint. Fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. Side dishes were also amazing. Highly recommended. read more

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I ordered this via delivery, so this review will be based on that instead of eating at the location, and I am honestly blown away. Even though I didn't eat at the actual shop, the delivery presentation was really well done. I ordered the premium chicken bento, and the presentation was impressive. It comes in a two-tier setup where the chicken and rice are in one section and all the veggies and sides are in another. It felt very high-end for a delivery meal. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful. I really appreciated the sauce they used because it wasn't that overly sweet, generic teriyaki stuff you find at most places. It had a great balance, smoky flavor, and worked so well with the rice and chicken. The sides were just as good as the main course. The veggies were super crisp and fresh. I loved the potato salad and the pickled cabbage, but the standout for me was the savory, soy-infused potatoes. This is easily one of the best delivery meals I've had in the last 30 days. I highly recommend giving them a try. I'm definitely going to be ordering from here again soon to have my whole office try it out because this place is too good. read more

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Finally tried guzzu bento-ya after having it on my list for years and really enjoyed it! I tried the wild salmon premium bento box and was pleasantly surprised at all the things it came with! Super easy to order ahead online and food was ready when I arrived to pick up the next day. There's a few parking spots in front of the restaurant. Everything was well packed and such a delight to eat! I'll definitely return for the bento boxes! read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Wild Salmon Premium Bentosalmon - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wish I'd found out about this place sooner!! We were looking for something we could order/pick up easily. The online ordering process was smooth/easy. And so happy we chose here...Such a solid bento with amazing sides. My sister got the mackerel and I got the chicken premium. She loved it! Great char, deboned (mostly? She found 1 bone haha), she loved the potato salad. My chicken was charred, juicy and quite a lot! I loveeee the sides: carrots, pickled cabbages, potato salad, tofu, sweet potato, broccoli. Honestly I really couldn't fault any of them and loved them all. Tofu was so saturated with flavor, the cabbages and carrots were good to eat with the chicken as it brought some acid, and the sweet potato (my fav) I saved for the end as a dessert! I've read some reviews that said it's a bit pricey but honestly, with the prices these days, theirs is just right for the quality they give ALSO the aesthetic! From the outside, I was confused where we were, but so discombobulating when you step in haha what a reflection of DTLA. read more

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Umm what a gem! This place is a little isolated around the arts district? and I couldn't have been more happy to have tried it. My friend and I decided to get lunch after our morning lagree at Lagree213 and I'm so glad she recommended this place! I got the Salmon premium bento and wow the flavors were soo good. I loved every little side dish that came on in the second tier, especially the caramelized sweet potato. I would go here again and dine in the next time I'm in the area because the place actually looked super cute with a large communal table and seats all around. What a great lunch spot! The cashier was very prompt and helpful as well. Overall, 10/10 would come again! read more

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This is the most delicious beautiful bento box I ever had. Everything in it is so flavorful and the salmon is so tender and melts in your mouth. Will be coming here more, amazing omg read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Wild Salmon Bento - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very solid spot for lunch in LA. This place offers a small variety of bento boxes, ranging from grilled chicken to katsu pork or tofu and other assortments of drinks, appetizers and even Japanese curry. I kept things simple and got a one tier grilled chicken bento box. Even though the wait was really long, the food made it worth it. You could tell that the food here is fresh and of a high quality, and most importantly, they give some really fair portions for what you pay. I think my bento box had more chicken than it did rice! Minus one star because the wait was exceptionally long. Some of us got our food first while people who ordered after us got their food before some of my friends? It was really confusing. And we did not even order that much food either. Still a cool place to come have lunch in LA, definitely would not mind coming back. Also if you like watching stuff while you are eating, they have One Piece playing on the wall lol. read more

Best lunch spot in LA! The inside is super cute and hip. It's such a cool hangout spot. The bento boxes have so much food and each one is filled with so many yummy sides. My go to favorite is their curry. It is honestly the best curry out there. Nothing really compares. The service is top notch too. Everyone is so helpful and kind! read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Bento - Wild Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I ordered the 2-tier chicken bento box, pork curry, and both were absolutely delicious. As someone who eats a lot of Japanese food, I can say the flavors here really stand out, everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and the pork curry was rich, flavorful. The matcha latte needs more sweetener. The space itself is small and cozy with a cute anime-themed atmosphere. The employees were also very helpful and nice when I ask a lot of questions. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Two tier Grilled Chicken Premium Bento Pork Katsu Kare - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered the Grilled Chicken Bento via UberEats and it took an hour which was understandable since I ordered it at 11:30am. The Grilled Chicken Bento ($21 on Uber Eats & $17 at restaurant) came very neatly prepared in two boxes stacked on top of each other. One box contained rice and grilled chicken and the other box contained a small side of potato salad, pickled purple cabbage, roasted sweet potatoes, crispy lotus roots, broccoli, sliced carrots and cobo, and fried tofu curd. The grilled chicken wasn't as delicious as I was expecting unfortunately. The top of the chicken was slightly too burnt and the inside wasn't as juicy and tender as I was hoping. It was quite dry and disappointing. This was 6/10. The sides were wonderful. The veggies were very fresh and delicious. I especially loved the potato salad and wished it came with more! The crispy lotus root was very good too but it just came with one slice! The roasted sweet potatoes was very sweet and yummy! The sides were 9/10 I'll definitely get the Norwegian Mackerel Plate again and possibly try the Salmon Plate but won't get the Grilled Chicken Plate again unfortunately. Still really enjoy this restaurant but I'd recommend skipping the Grilled Chicken Plate! read more

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I can't write about this place, I get too emotional. IT'S PERFECT JAPANESE FOOD I saw a DoorDasher at the counter and let's just say thank god I'm outside the radius. The 2-tier gets you the main entree and a second box full of delicious veggies. There's so much detail put into every single little item in the bento. My favorite is the chicken thigh one. The Yuzu refreshers are absolutely delicious. The owner is super nice. It's so authentic and the ambiance is quaint and genuine, perfect for any visit. read more

Hidden gem is overused. But I'm going use it here. Tucked away in a very hidden street near truck depots is a quiet, clean little bento spot with delicious food. Next time you're downtown and you just want to find a really lovely spot to tuck away and enjoy a meal, check it out. read more

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I am so glad to find this hidden gem in DTLA and with plenty of parking.. what??? It is in the industrial side so don't get discouraged if you think your GPS is taking you elsewhere. Look sketchy from the outside but when you step in, you felt like you were in a Japanese comfy cafe. Limited seating but we got there on a Saturday afternoon and had no problem. They specialized in two tier bento boxes and they did not disappoint. The food was tasty and good portion. Loved the sides. Definitely got our money worth. read more

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What a surprise this place. The ambiance is vibing, good music and clean space. The bento boxes are so delicious. Friendly staff. Will come back for sure. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - yum - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fire spot, hidden in the fashion district passing the greyhound in DTLA. Colorful outside and small cozy spot inside, it almost feels like visiting a friend. Inside is decorated like a living room. The grilled chicken is a must, so flavorful. The sando is also equally good but wish it was not fried. The portions are huge and shareable. read more

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Delicious bento lunch boxes! My family came by for a little Tokyo adventure and saw this spot online for some amazing bento boxes and decided to take a short drive down Alameda to check it out. Guzzu Bento-ya has some incredible artwork on its walls but also in the surrounding neighborhood. The menu is short and sweet, I got the grilled chicken bento (amaaaaazing) and the BBQ smoky flavor hit the spot. My husband got the chicken sando on milk bread (he loved it, and it was juicy, well sauced, and flavorful. Our daughter ordered the katsu curry, delicious as well, great mild curry flavor. Overall the place is a trendy, easy lunch spot with reeeeeally great food. I'll be back again when we are in the area and recommend it to friends/family. read more

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This was amazing food! All the dishes were tasty without taking away the chicken flavor. The place is really unassuming and really tucked in a warehouse type building in the middle of smacking downtown LA. Great service and fast food preparation. read more

Overall: Food was very delicious and well balanced. I had ordered delivery to my work so I cannot say much about the location. It was a hit with my colleagues. It's nice choice for those who want a balanced meal with options for different dietary restrictions. The Service: I would have to get half a star off for the service. I ordered online directly through their website. There was no option to put notes in the order. A few of my colleagues did not want the egg yolk that was included in the premium bento. There was a phone number to call but no one ever answered. There was a text messaging service but no one answered my questions through there as well. It was a bit frustrating because if I had an issue with my order, there was no way to contact the restaurant! The Food: I ordered the premium salmon bento. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was on point. It was extremely flavorful and went perfectly with the small side dishes. I loved the sweet potato side dish. My coworkers also thoroughly enjoyed what they ordered as well and wanted to order again from them in the future. Price: This place is on the pricier side for lunch. The total for 7 lunches was about $210 - which includes tip and delivery fee. However, the lunch is very filling and they give you a lot. I think the quality of the food matches the price point. Delivery: Delivery was rather slow since the restaurant is only 15 minutes from my work. The food was delivered past the expected time they provided me. In addition, I had no way to contact my delivery driver if there were any issues delivering to my building. The Atmosphere/Parking: I cannot say much to the atmosphere or parking situation of the restaurant since I ordered online. read more

Great excellent food. Tried the 2-tier grilled chicken bento. Interesting inside. From packaging to how it's served. Maybe a great place to get food for dodgers games. read more

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I came here on a friend's recommendation, otherwise I probably would've never found this spot since it's kind of in the middle of nowhere. The interior is really well decorated, and I could definitely see myself coming back for a study session. I tried the tier 2 shio koji marinated mackerel, and it was pretty good. The fish was tender and nicely seasoned, though next time I'd probably just go with the tier 1 version since the side dishes tasted just okay. They were beautifully presented though. They were also running a promotion to leave a 5 star review on Yelp or Google Maps and my friend ended up winning a shirt from that. I went with Google Maps at the time so I could keep my Yelp rating genuine, but it still ended up being a 5 anyway. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted to come here for a long time but I never got a chance since they closed at 3 PM. My friend and I were visiting another friend so I decided that we will pick up food here. I thought it worked out greatly. Guzzu Bento-ya is located in more of the industrial area so trust your gps. There are a couple of parking spaces right outside the restaurant. The restaurant looks super clean and nice inside. There is even a dining room which would make a perfect lunch meeting spot. Now to their great bento boxes. I love their bento boxes and if this place was closer I would definitely get one weekly. I ended up getting the tonkatsu and I love that it came on a beautifully cooked rice. The bento boxes do come in two boxes. The second box comes with all these tiny sides. I love all the sides. Everything combine together was good and I think the price is great. Overall, if you want good Japanese bento boxes, you must come and give this place a try! read more

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A casual Japanese restaurant that specializes in premium two-tiered bentos. With the only option for cashless payments and quick service, this is reminiscent of the culture in which you can take a quick break and enjoy food. Exterior: There is some street parking and parking spaces in front of the establishment. Though the outside leaves little impressions, you can expect much more from the inside and the food. Interior: Soft lofi-music tends to play in the background with anime playing (e.g., Haikyuu). It's surprisingly spacious and includes a variety of wooden and plush booths, tables, and counter seating. They have a couple of bathrooms! Food: The presentation is immaculate (5/5) with attention to detail in the entrees and sides provided. This was worth the $20 and its large enough to share with someone as well! Ordered : 1. Bento - Shio Koji Marinated Mackarel (soft and easy to eat (did not have to worry about eating the bones) 2. Bento - Grilled Jidori Chicken (lightly sauced, not overwhelming) Come check it out at least once! read more

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It's good to be home! I'd come every Friday to have lunch when I worked by, now I'm back on the area and I'm so happy yall still here. I'm so happy they still have the quiet and relaxing vibe going on in the dining area! And the food is still super yummy with new sides which is pretty cool! There's new workers in the kitchen but it looks like the same owners when I absolutely love. Service was very quick and polite I can't wait to keep coming back for lunch ! read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Jidori Chicken Karaage Plate (Mild or Spicy) - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i got the tier 2 japanese fried chicken bento box and it was the best fried chicken and best bento box ive ever had. I can't recommend this place enough! There's parking and the owner IS SO NICE and checked up on us. Ample seating and the ambiance was causal and nice. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Japanese fried chicken bento box - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've only tried Bento-ya via delivery, but the food is so delicious & presentation is perfect every time!! The yolk & sweet potatoes are my favorite sides. Recently tried their matcha yuzu, not a sweet drink but definitely refreshing! read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wanted to give it a try because of all the good reviews. The restaurant was clean and still busy when I arrived 10 minutes before 3pm. Have eaten bentos in Japan and locally like, Nijiya and Tokyo Central. The ones here are on another level. Got the salmon and mackerel. Both were flavorful and not dry. The 2nd tier comes with a variety of side items like Japanese style potato salad (sour not sweet), broccoli, carrots, tofu, and sweet potato (like a mini after bento dessert). The taste was on point. Everything was so good that I ate most of it before remembering to take a picture. Would definitely come here again especially if in the area. Wish the hours were longer. Would love to see the resaurant expand to other places like the South Bay. read more

Came here as a pit-stop leaving LA. We were craving bentos and people loved the construction of them so we decided to stop by. There was no line at all and the location is extremely secluded. The inside betrays the exterior completely- it's beautiful inside, like a bar. I loved the decor, it really is a huge step up from any other bento place I'd been to before. I ordered the recommended bento. Their chicken was pretty incredible. Very juicy and flavorful, and portion size was decent. The little vegetables and side dishes they had all had specific pieces which really had unique flavors (I am not totally sure which are what veggies). The egg was my favorite part of the bento, it's really well made and reminds me of onsen eggs from Japan. My opinion is that this is the best bento place that I've been to, and would definitely go again. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food options were simple and delicious. Presentation of the food felt like a genuine bento box, especially the tier-2 bento box. Food was delicious and full of flavor. The strawberry yuzu was not too sweet and not too sour. Service was excellent, you order and they bring it to your table. The place is set up like a modern, cozy cafe with ample seating. They had an anime playing on the wall. Overall a very enjoyable experience. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Chicken Katsu Kare - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Delighted to find a great little restaurant in this very industrial neighborhood!! The dining room is chic and comfortable. The bento boxes are delicious - I had the tofu and it was amazing. Great matcha latte as well. Priced a bit high for lunch but you can taste the quality ingredients and they give you so much food you can get two meals of it. read more

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Finding this place maybe a challenge, but it's well worth it! I came on a Tuesday at 12 and was able to find parking. I was greeted by the owner and he was real nice. I asked for recommendations and got what the owner liked. I got the Glazed Scottish Salmon and a matcha drink. The food was incredibly tasty and definitely worth the price. The amount you get in the order was quite substantial! The ambiance of the place was calming and friendly. And how could you go wrong when a place plays anime in the dinning area! I definitely will go again! Thanks for good food and service! read more

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The bento boxes were beautiful, and everything was fresh and tasty. Service was a bit slow, but the vibe's cozy. Kind of like a coffee house. I'd definitely come again! Prices are around $17-$25. read more

Guzzu Bento-ya - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California