I'm not sure what's going on with Bento in Gainesville lately. Last night was yet another exercise in frustration. The food was fan-freaking-tastic. Waiting 30 minutes for that food, not so much and just excuses when I asked about the delay.And, yet another store with mostly dirty tables. (As commented on your Archer road store).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu
Sam Perper
I ordered the garlic chicken and broccoli and it tasted very off and had a ting of propane. When I brought it up to ask for something else, the workers laughed about it. For a $17 bowl of noodles and chicken its upsetting.
Dr. Željko T
After eating their food, my glucose monitor went from 90 (70-99 is normal) to 199. Usual rise is 30-40 after a HEALTHY meal). Their food has sugar added to it.This is poor quality Asian food is most likely a consequence of high focus on profit not what is good for the customer. I will never go there again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Nelida Esther Jean-Baptiste Pellot
Very clean, the fish tastes fresh in the sushi which I haven't found in every place in Gainesville. The sushi is okay, don't expect Dragonfly style sushi but the fish is fresher here and not overpriced. (Don't get me wrong, I love Dragonfly but their fish isn't always the freshest)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nathan Nicholson
was closed until further notice which is never a good
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Andrew Testa
Madison is the best server. Very attentive, responsive, and intelligent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah M
I hate to chime in with others on the concerns about value with Bento, but I was a little offended at the serving size for "extra zucchini". I paid a dollar extra for more veg and got, not kidding, one spoonful of zucchini. I gathered it all into one plastic spoon. Maybe a heaping tablespoon. I was disappointed with that.
Ericka Patti
Unfortunately, this might be my last time going to this location. Love Bento, but the Mid Town location has gone down the toilet bowl. Ordered over the phone about a week ago, picked up, drove home and realized I should have double checked my bag. They forgot to put in my edamame. Called the store and spoke to the manager who said it would be credited next time we came in. Well...we called last night to try and set things right...and get my edamame. Called once, someone answered....and then hung up on me. Second time, nobody answered the phone. Third time, a woman answered and flat out told me "Hello this is *insert name* I'm gonna have to put you on hold, I'm going to be honest, it might be a few minutes". I'm on hold for almost 9 minutes. I just wanted to call an order for pickup and get my promised edamame. Mind you, a small bowl of edamame is $6! We gave up after being on hold for 9 minutes and drove to Taste. Taste was amazing!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Caroline Williams
Overcooked eggrolls: black on the edges is burned, no? Have ordered General Tso many times from Bento- I don't know what this bitter garlic sauce is on rec'd bowl- overcooked, yet cold, rice with tiny to 4" chunks of veg/chicken. No string beans. Is it actualy General Tso?The other bowl had the same issues- veg/meat cut not uniform- so small pieces overcooked and large bits barely cooked, rice cold. Hardly any sauce.D I S A P P O I N T I N GCome on, Bento- where is the awesome food? What happened?Parking: Parking in garage, which is trashed. Garbage, human waste, water leaking from walls. Real dystopian vibe. Many threats to tow if you don't download the app and pay$
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Felisha
I ordered 1 miso and 1 clear soup to go. These fools gave me an inch, 2 sips, or 1 1/2 tablespoons of soup??. I drove around the corner to Arashi Yama sushi for the same order pictured on the left and received pipping hot and bountiful containers of soup. You all should be ashamed of yourselfs I knew the tiny bag felt light?
My biggest complaint is they don't take cash... What is this world coming to! The food was mediocre, you don't get a lot of it and pretty overpriced for the quality and amount. The staff was friendly, but too busy playing on their phone to know that someone wants to place an order... Again, what does this world coming to?!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Rissa M.
My favorite Pad Thai place in Gainesville. I have a real sweet tooth and like my pad Thais to be sweet and nutty. These guys hit it on the spot. I've gone back multiple times just for this.
Britney Megnath
Honestly bento is pretty good but way overpriced for the amount of food that you get I do really like the pad Thai though and also the Korean
I eat here pretty often and sometimes get food delivered. There have been a couple times where the the chicken katsu was over cooked but generally I like the food. The portion sizes can really change on some days, one time they barely gave me meat and for the price they charge I would’ve liked to receive a larger portion. Their bubble tea is too sugary I can barely taste the fruit flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu
Patrick Moran
Bentos has been so consistent with its menu items over the years. They are my family's favorite Asian restaurant. We have never been disappointed.
I'm not sure what's going on with Bento in Gainesville lately. Last night was yet another exercise in frustration. The food was fan-freaking-tastic. Waiting 30 minutes for that food, not so much and just excuses when I asked about the delay.And, yet another store with mostly dirty tables. (As commented on your Archer road store).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu
I ordered the garlic chicken and broccoli and it tasted very off and had a ting of propane. When I brought it up to ask for something else, the workers laughed about it. For a $17 bowl of noodles and chicken its upsetting.
After eating their food, my glucose monitor went from 90 (70-99 is normal) to 199. Usual rise is 30-40 after a HEALTHY meal). Their food has sugar added to it.This is poor quality Asian food is most likely a consequence of high focus on profit not what is good for the customer. I will never go there again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Very clean, the fish tastes fresh in the sushi which I haven't found in every place in Gainesville. The sushi is okay, don't expect Dragonfly style sushi but the fish is fresher here and not overpriced. (Don't get me wrong, I love Dragonfly but their fish isn't always the freshest)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
was closed until further notice which is never a good
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Madison is the best server. Very attentive, responsive, and intelligent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hate to chime in with others on the concerns about value with Bento, but I was a little offended at the serving size for "extra zucchini". I paid a dollar extra for more veg and got, not kidding, one spoonful of zucchini. I gathered it all into one plastic spoon. Maybe a heaping tablespoon. I was disappointed with that.
Unfortunately, this might be my last time going to this location. Love Bento, but the Mid Town location has gone down the toilet bowl. Ordered over the phone about a week ago, picked up, drove home and realized I should have double checked my bag. They forgot to put in my edamame. Called the store and spoke to the manager who said it would be credited next time we came in. Well...we called last night to try and set things right...and get my edamame. Called once, someone answered....and then hung up on me. Second time, nobody answered the phone. Third time, a woman answered and flat out told me "Hello this is *insert name* I'm gonna have to put you on hold, I'm going to be honest, it might be a few minutes". I'm on hold for almost 9 minutes. I just wanted to call an order for pickup and get my promised edamame. Mind you, a small bowl of edamame is $6! We gave up after being on hold for 9 minutes and drove to Taste. Taste was amazing!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Overcooked eggrolls: black on the edges is burned, no? Have ordered General Tso many times from Bento- I don't know what this bitter garlic sauce is on rec'd bowl- overcooked, yet cold, rice with tiny to 4" chunks of veg/chicken. No string beans. Is it actualy General Tso?The other bowl had the same issues- veg/meat cut not uniform- so small pieces overcooked and large bits barely cooked, rice cold. Hardly any sauce.D I S A P P O I N T I N GCome on, Bento- where is the awesome food? What happened?Parking: Parking in garage, which is trashed. Garbage, human waste, water leaking from walls. Real dystopian vibe. Many threats to tow if you don't download the app and pay$
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
I ordered 1 miso and 1 clear soup to go. These fools gave me an inch, 2 sips, or 1 1/2 tablespoons of soup??. I drove around the corner to Arashi Yama sushi for the same order pictured on the left and received pipping hot and bountiful containers of soup. You all should be ashamed of yourselfs I knew the tiny bag felt light?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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My biggest complaint is they don't take cash... What is this world coming to! The food was mediocre, you don't get a lot of it and pretty overpriced for the quality and amount. The staff was friendly, but too busy playing on their phone to know that someone wants to place an order... Again, what does this world coming to?!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
My favorite Pad Thai place in Gainesville. I have a real sweet tooth and like my pad Thais to be sweet and nutty. These guys hit it on the spot. I've gone back multiple times just for this.
Honestly bento is pretty good but way overpriced for the amount of food that you get I do really like the pad Thai though and also the Korean
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wok Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Bento, Pad Thai, Chicken Teriyaki
I eat here pretty often and sometimes get food delivered. There have been a couple times where the the chicken katsu was over cooked but generally I like the food. The portion sizes can really change on some days, one time they barely gave me meat and for the price they charge I would’ve liked to receive a larger portion. Their bubble tea is too sugary I can barely taste the fruit flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu
Bentos has been so consistent with its menu items over the years. They are my family's favorite Asian restaurant. We have never been disappointed.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Poke Bowl