Wow! What a small gem! This place had the best salmon nigiri I've ever had in my life! The service was excellent, ran by a wonderful and friendly team. They kept the Diet Pepsi's coming! The below picture is the inside of the restaurant, very cute aesthetic!l (see below picture)! My boyfriend and I will be back! read more

Sushi Bento - Inside - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

It's a small hole in the wall sort of place. I walked in and thought i should probably walk out, as it wasn't very clean but I decided to stay, i ordered the deluxe tempura, miso soup and a green tea. The green tea was delicious as well as the miso soup. The tempura was good, not the best but good. The service was good, he checked in on me several times throughout my lunch. The restaurant needs a little tending to, maybe brightening up the place would help the ambiance. read more

We are here for lunch during our vacation. The food was extremely fresh and the service was great! We were the first customers on a Friday when it opened and they opened early as they seen us outside waiting. The prices were fair and seemed to be lower than nearby sushi locations. It was a nice comfortable setup and they let us put tables together to seat our larger group together. read more

I don't even know where to start, this place completely blew my expectations. I feel like I finally had real sushi for the first time in a long time. The fish was incredibly fresh, and you can actually taste the quality in every bite. What I appreciated the most is that the rolls weren't overloaded with rice--they were packed with fish, which made it feel like I was truly getting my money's worth. You can tell the chef really cares about what they're putting out. This is officially the only sushi spot I'll be going to from now on. Highly recommend. read more

Really a 3.5 but surprisingly good sushi for being a hole in the wall shop in the middle of Indio. Ramen not good, box ramen would not get that again. Gyoza and shrimp tempura was average but good for kids Gyudon was pretty solid, good meat , fresh veggies and rice, just wish there was a little more meat. Salmon skin salad was awesome, so much salmon skin and avocado and veggies, must get Super dragon roll was awesome as well, salmon and unagi and shrimp tempura inside The prices are pretty cheap, I would focus on the sushi cuz it's a good deal and fresh considering we are in Indio. Small place for maybe 6 to 8 people most and you will probably have to sit separately. Parking not bad Dragon egg approved read more

This is a cute little Asian place. The owner is very personable and kind. I had the spicy miso ramen bowl, my husband had the bulgogi and my daughter has the CA roll with a miso soup. They don't serve alcohol and it is a great little place for some Asian food in Palm Springs. read more

Amazing service and even better food! Finally a sushi spot worth stopping at. I drive from Blythe to get my sushi fix here and it's totally worth it. read more

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I needed a quick sushi fix and this place did it for me. I grabbed a miso soup and a salmon roll. The gentleman running the place was quick, nice and accommodating. Lots of parking around the area and it's tucked away in a corner but it has a cute, small, cozy vibe. read more

We ordered & paid for 6 rolls for take out. We only received 5. While eating i found some type of wax paper or wrapper in my sushi rolls. Really gross. First and last time trying this place out. read more

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The Gyoza I received through a to go order has to be the worst I've ever had, it was limp and lacking in filling, flavor and texture. Huge disappointment. will never order from them again. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and was seriously impressed. The miso soup was perfectly balanced--just the right amount of miso, with fresh tofu, green onions, and seaweed. I also tried the Baja Fresh Roll, which had spicy tuna inside and was topped with yellowtail, thin jalapeño slices, a bright yuzu sauce, and just the right kick from sriracha. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and crisp. Definitely a hidden gem for sushi in the desert. read more

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We enjoyed the great sushi always hits the spot. We've been coming here for years before the rolls were generally bigger. Don't know if management changed. Sushi was 10/10! Hopefully the owner reads this review just a heads up the dining area needs cleaning . I still give them a 5 star for the great sushi ! read more

Of all the specialty rolls, only 1 roll isn't spicy (not counting the two heavily fried rolls).. It feels impossible/unhappy to eat here unless you want spicy food. :/ read more

It was my first time eating here. I came with my baby sis and a colleague. We ordered a bunch of stuff and they were all delish! Yummy! We all enjoyed the food very much and the service was good, too! I highly recommend! Thank you! read more

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My new favorite spot . My favorite dish the Tteok-bokki !!! It's very cozy and the sushi with the eel sauce is very delicious!

Nice little hole-in the -wall serving an amazing selection of sushi rolls! We had a wide variety of appetizers and dishes. All were amazing and the service (by Vanessa!) was spectacular! The ambiance was "chill" , nothing fancy. And note, no alcohol is served! read more

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every time i come here sooooo delicious every item excellent, nice to eat inside, owner is very attentive, very reasonably priced, best sushi in indio read more

Sushi Bento - Tiger Roll - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

So if the best sushi I've had outside of Los Angeles! Highly recommend if you want great food that is really fresh! Ordered the Tropicana roll and it had a perfect combo of sweet mango and cilantro on great tasting fish! The protein roll was spicy with jalapeños on top but was really fresh as well! It's a small restaurant but will definitely go back! read more

Sushi Bento - Tropicana and Protein roll - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

This hole-in-the-wall shop was better than I expected! The place is run by a Japanese folks who know how to make quality rolls. The server was very polite and accommodating. The food tasted rich and flavorful. I ordered the beef yakisoba and the baked lobster roll. Both dishes had a distinct strong yummy taste. The roll was warm and rich with lobster creamy goodness. The yakisoba had good texture. They did take quite a while to get to me when I wanted to order because there was only 1 server in an almost full shop. A lot of people got to-go as well since it seems more of an order and go kind of place, but the dining in wasn't bad either, there were plenty of seats and tables in this tiny shop. read more

Nothing fancy but the flavor was worth it and I will be back. Korean bulgogi was the best I have had.

Was in town for few days ordering from here was a great choice. Everything that came in was fresh and super delicious. Highly recommend!

Very good service and good food. The sauce on the sushi is on the heavier side but given the demographics in that area, it is understandable read more

Ordered miso soup & came out as expected - just wish it was a little warmer as it was room temperature. Otherwise, sushi did its job! Quality of the fish was great & the overall taste was up to par! Our server was very attentive, provided us all the utensils & condiments to ensure our dining experience was catered to well. Fountain drinks are free refill & these 6 rolls were just enough to feed 4 individuals! Ambiance was average, quiet and spacious upon our arrival! Great hole in the wall place if you ever end up coming to this side of California! read more

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I loveeeee Sushi Bento!! The sushi rolls were soooo delicious!! At first I was hesitant to go eat there because it's a small restaurant in a ghetto area of Indio (in my opinion). Out of all the sushi places/restaurants I've tried... this is now my #1 Favorite Sushi restaurant!! It's a very small restaurant and they don't sell any alcohol unfortunately, but that's okay no big deal Our Server was nice and attentive.. I didn't get his name, but I will next time :) I would recommend trying the Firecracker and Tortilla Roll read more

One of the best sushi places in the Palm Desert. We ordered Popcorn Roll and Caterpillar roll. The rolls are flavorful. We will definitely be going back- they've got great options and we want to try more of the other sushi. read more

Sushi Bento - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

This is the 2nd time I have to come here for take out and I'm not happy with it! The first time I ask for soy and siracha sauce and there was nothing one of my rolls order was not good and one tiny square avocado for my monkey brain. Today I ordered three different rolls and one of them, which was fried shrimp tempura and it was all smash and couldn't enjoys without it breaking. The fried rice I order had no rice but veggie and shrimp only in there! read more

A bit surprised on the quality and flavor in the sushi we received tonight. Typically the sushi tastes fresh but tonight the California rolls were missing the cucumber and had no flavor. The rainbow roll was meh and spicy tuna roll smelled a bit fishy.. Hopefully better luck next time. read more

Anthony Bourdain would have been proud of us for trying this strip mall joint. It boasts sushi but the owners are Korean and make the most delicious Korean food. We had a mix of both, miso and edamame and Korea BBQ chicken. My 3 & 4 year old cried on the way on wanting to eat at the French Fry store (McDonalds) but once we we were seated and they were enjoying their miso all of that was forgotten. The chef was so kind and brought them a little orange he had carved into a bear at the end of the meal to the delight of the children. It was a magical and delicious experience. read more

Sushi Bento - A very sweet treat from the chef. - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

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We tried this restaurant due to its high yelp ratings, but found it a bit lacking. When opening the front door, we were greeted by a loud electric buzzer and a slight fishy smell. We were seated next to the door, so we'd hear that annoying buzzer anytime someone passed through it. The interior could use a fresh coat of paint and the floor could use a good steam cleaning. Service was friendly and they accommodated menu modification requests. She ordered one of their speciality rolls and that tasted good. I ordered the six piece nigiri sampler and it was a mixed bag. The ahi, salmon, and trout were fine. The other three were tasteless and watery. By watery, I mean they seemed like they had been sliced and stored in water for some time. Presentation of the food on the plates was good. We had to ask for wasabi and soy sauce dishes. There was mo miso soup or edamame provided, so I guess you have to order them. Also, I don't know what three of my nigiri were as the server never bothered to describe any of them. I doubt we'll return. read more

Portion sizes were immaculate, service was quick, and a cute little spot to go check out. Highly recommend! read more

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Unfortunately, i forgot to take pictures of the food because it looked really good and i could not wait to try. We ordered the baked salmon roll, Philadelphia roll, yellow tail nigiri, and a chicken katsu to share. The chicken katsu was displayed clean and cute. Baked salmon roll was very creamy and delicious. The salmon in the philly roll was a decent amount and fish tasted great. For the yellow tail, the glaze on top paired very well with the fish and tasted fresh. Would recommend and come again, one of the best sushi places in the valley. Service was friendly. Inside of the restaurant was clean and cozy. read more

Really enjoyed my appetizers there. Fresh and hot. Server was attentive and kind. The rolls were pretty good. But I will say I enjoyed the starters during this visit. Very excited to try other things on the menu when I visit again. I enjoy how the restaurant is small and not overwhelming with people. My partner and I could have a conversation and hear each other. It also allows for great service too. read more

Delicious rolls and Sashimi Fast service Edamame with garlic also delicious. All 8 of us found something we liked. Fish was fresh and very very tasty. Not overly filled with rice. A wonderful balance between rice, fish and other ingredients. read more

Got recommended this place from someone in the area and I'm so happy we decided to come in. The sushi was some of the best sushi I've ever had. The garlic edamame was so good as well!! The rolls are definitely worth the price because they're so big! We were not expecting them to have this many pieces lol. The person working was really nice and checked up on us a couple times while we ate. This place was great and if i am ever in the area again we will definitely stop by read more

Sushi Bento - California roll, Las Vegas Roll, Crunchy Philadelphia Roll, and fried California roll - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

Thought I'd give them another chance. Let's just say I'm embarrassed to be the duke after only two check-in's here. Ordered three rolls and they all tasted the same. Two were wrong rolls completely. Now sure how that happened when I ordered in person. Either way I didn't eat half of them. I'm honestly surprised I didn't get sick from eating these rolls. Rice to meat ratio is terrible. Avocado is at the forefront of every roll that has the ingredient. If you like avocado overwhelming the taste of rice, fish, seaweed, soy sauce, wasabi and ginger than this is the place for you. Someone please check in more than twice so I can get removed as the duke. Thanks! read more

Went in because this place had such great reviews. I had the number 5 roll (yes the roll's name is the number 5 roll) and it was amazing. And the prices for everything is very reasonable and their non-sushi items were super cheap read more

They are making them thin now and raised the price and adding cucumber to not put more tuna read more

Sushi Bento - Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

Best Sushi in town! Been going here since day 1 and it never disappoints. The Chef's Special Roll is the best Deep Fried roll! Hawaiian Roll is my favorite fresh roll! Hole in a wall for sure due to location but the family here always treats/feeds us right. read more

3.5 stars and the definition of a hole-in-the-wall. This sushi restaurant sits behind CVS and is pretty much hidden from the world. It's location and secrecy definitely played to our benefit since all other nearby restaurants had a 2+ hour wait during the holidays. Lucky for us, we were able to call up Sushi Bento and pick up our meal within 20 minutes. Our order consisted of Baked Salmon roll, Rainbow roll, a chicken bowl, gyoza, and miso soup. We also asked for a few sides of eel sauce and spicy mayo on the side. They meal was definitely tasty and large in size.. but it didn't quite blow me away. read more

Happy that we found this shop for a quick bite thanks to Yelp. We were in the area after returning from JTNP and wanted a quick bite for a late dinner. We got their baked lobster roll and atarashi roll, and these rolls satisfied our cravings! Solid presentation for take out and tastes good! Price to portions are fair and expected. It looks like they are a mom and pop shop too so we did not mind the extra wait when they were busy with orders from other guests there and called in orders. We would come back to try more of their menu if in the area again! They have fun names to their specialty rolls. read more

Sushi Bento - Baked Lobster Roll - They did not skimp on the lobster meat. Didn't really look like rolls, almost Iike lobster over rice, but still good! - Japanese Near Me - Indio, California

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