Blown away by the quality and offerings. Hamburger steak bento was sincerely Oishi!
H_Scribbler
Their bentos were not especially good - bought four types - one was the daily special, which seemed to be a slightly better deal than the others. I don’t really care about the little colourful food dividers and sleeves or the authentic Japanese looking bento box - I just like to eat something that tastes good, in a decent amount, within reasonable cost (already taking into consideration the horrendously expensive place that Oahu is). None of that happened here - unfortunately - although I did go in the afternoon, so maybe they have better bento in the morning, I don’t know. The tiny yuzu cheesecake they had at the time was sad and expensive as well. The glum, inattentive man behind the counter did not add to their benefit either. Want to give them another try but probably not.
Yolanda
Really good bentos for the price. Would come again.
Food: 5
spiffyman
I love this, my new favorite bento shop. The taste is very authentically Japanese!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Myu F
I come here almost every week. It's so good with good price.Everything I tried was good.So Everything must be good. ?Side dishes is good too.Daigaku imo.... mmmm yum
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul M
We had a picnic at our daughter’s school so we decided to pickup some bentos. Without knowing anything about this place we stopped by and they have some great bentos here!Full on Japanese bentos with nice packaging, everything nicely organized and beautiful in its little space. Food was delicious and the lady there was friendly. I’m so glad we stopped here as I now know a good place to get bentos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento
Noel Araki
I frequent the shop two to three times a week for my lunch. The Daily Bento special is the best deal around. However, all the bentos I have ordered have been just delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Bento
Derek Dellovo
Delicious! If I lived in Honolulu I'd get bento from here all the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento
Victor Khuu
Beautifully authentic Japanese food!
Aimee Clanin
If you've ever been to a department store's food hall in Japan, then Obento Rinka will give you a very familiar vibe. This place brings a flood of joy to me because stopping at a food hall (especially right before closing for deeply discounted bento prices!) is one of my to-dos every time we visit the motherland.Obento Rinka is a gem.Delish bento, no doubt.Legit Japanese options. (See my pics!)Kind staff.Easy street parking - here's to hoping someone has left a few extra mins of their already paid for meter!...and the convenience can't be beat...just pick what you want, pay & go!Support small local businesses!
I got the “healthy bento.” it’s a little pricey for lunch ($14 + tax) but for Japanese food it’s the norm in Honolulu. it was delicious - I would order it again. Good for a quick weekday lunch - I was in and out of the shop in under 5 minutes. I’m hoping I can get there one day for one of the udon and tempura daily bento specials.
Rie Yukihiro
Typical authentic Japanese bento, very tasty.Sad... My favorite is not on the menu anymore...
Eugene Yi
Unfortunately only a few bentos (left) when I visited so I grabbed whatever there. I also got mont blanc desserts which were good.
Spring Nash
My husband love Rinka bento so much. They used to have a dine in table but not any more. Their bento us very authentic Japanese food. You must try one time if you live in Honolulu.
aron nelson
I like this small shop. Go early or else everything will be gone. Be nice to the lady and she will be nice to you. The bentos are varied and all look delicious!This is a hidden gem.
Blown away by the quality and offerings. Hamburger steak bento was sincerely Oishi!
Their bentos were not especially good - bought four types - one was the daily special, which seemed to be a slightly better deal than the others.
I don’t really care about the little colourful food dividers and sleeves or the authentic Japanese looking bento box - I just like to eat something that tastes good, in a decent amount, within reasonable cost (already taking into consideration the horrendously expensive place that Oahu is).
None of that happened here - unfortunately - although I did go in the afternoon, so maybe they have better bento in the morning, I don’t know.
The tiny yuzu cheesecake they had at the time was sad and expensive as well.
The glum, inattentive man behind the counter did not add to their benefit either.
Want to give them another try but probably not.
Really good bentos for the price. Would come again.
Food: 5
I love this, my new favorite bento shop. The taste is very authentically Japanese!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I come here almost every week. It's so good with good price.Everything I tried was good.So Everything must be good. ?Side dishes is good too.Daigaku imo.... mmmm yum
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a picnic at our daughter’s school so we decided to pickup some bentos. Without knowing anything about this place we stopped by and they have some great bentos here!Full on Japanese bentos with nice packaging, everything nicely organized and beautiful in its little space. Food was delicious and the lady there was friendly. I’m so glad we stopped here as I now know a good place to get bentos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento
I frequent the shop two to three times a week for my lunch. The Daily Bento special is the best deal around. However, all the bentos I have ordered have been just delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Bento
Delicious! If I lived in Honolulu I'd get bento from here all the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bento
Beautifully authentic Japanese food!
If you've ever been to a department store's food hall in Japan, then Obento Rinka will give you a very familiar vibe. This place brings a flood of joy to me because stopping at a food hall (especially right before closing for deeply discounted bento prices!) is one of my to-dos every time we visit the motherland.Obento Rinka is a gem.Delish bento, no doubt.Legit Japanese options. (See my pics!)Kind staff.Easy street parking - here's to hoping someone has left a few extra mins of their already paid for meter!...and the convenience can't be beat...just pick what you want, pay & go!Support small local businesses!
Restaurantji Recommends
I got the “healthy bento.” it’s a little pricey for lunch ($14 + tax) but for Japanese food it’s the norm in Honolulu. it was delicious - I would order it again. Good for a quick weekday lunch - I was in and out of the shop in under 5 minutes. I’m hoping I can get there one day for one of the udon and tempura daily bento specials.
Typical authentic Japanese bento, very tasty.Sad... My favorite is not on the menu anymore...
Unfortunately only a few bentos (left) when I visited so I grabbed whatever there. I also got mont blanc desserts which were good.
My husband love Rinka bento so much. They used to have a dine in table but not any more. Their bento us very authentic Japanese food. You must try one time if you live in Honolulu.
I like this small shop. Go early or else everything will be gone. Be nice to the lady and she will be nice to you. The bentos are varied and all look delicious!This is a hidden gem.
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