Bento Go
2226 W Henderson Rd, Columbus
(614) 457-0888
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Teriyaki salmon very good. The potstickers are delicious as well. The crab ragoons on the other hand are heinous. Barley any filling and the wonton wrappers they use have a terrible favor. It tasted like eating dirty cardboard.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food and good prices! $10-$12 per dish. I LOVE their fried rice and veggies that come in the bento boxes. So well seasoned and perfectly cooked. My favorite fried rice of any restaurant! Very fresh and quickly made. I always stop here when I am in the area.
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is unique yet simple—absolutely delicious! The staff are quick and efficient, and the prices are around $15 per person, still reasonable for the quality. The drive-through is a huge plus, especially during the cold Columbus winters. I’ll definitely be back for takeout soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Beef Bento
Wonderful hibachi bento
Food: 5
Tucked surreptitiously along Henderson Road in a repurposed Wendy's is a nice little example of Asian fusion cuisine. The structure, layout, furnishings, and decor remains unmistakably the derelict shell of Wendy's. The crew (some, at least, who appear to be family) working day in and out are largely the same despite my having gone at differing times in the day and weeks apart. Both times I visited, I had the chicken lo mein. The lo mein was fresh, hot, and came in generous portions. The crab rangoon appears to have actual crab (or imitation crab?) inside, not just cream cheese as many of these places offer. The spring rolls were likewise fresh, not burnt at all, but nothing too exciting or distinctive otherwise. There is sushi on the menu, but this is Ohio, and I wasn't adventurous enough to try it. Others who routinely have sushi will have to comment. The pad thai available is spicy for those who like spicy. I prefer it not to be (a blasphemy, I realize) and stuck with the lo mein.
The dining room has on light, easy listening American radio staples of the 70s and 80s. The Carpenters were playing the first time I was there. The second, Dr. Panda was playing briefly for youngsters before it went back to light rock. This is a family business run by a family. I don't mind hearing Dr. Panda. Ordering is pretty much as it is at Wendy's, but with the addition of vibrating, light-up pagers to tell you when your made-to-order food is ready. I dislike the vibrating pagers, but at least they aren't shouting your name over an intercom. The cashier apologetically explained that they only have one size of drink but offer free soft drink refills. The refills require one to go back to the counter. Bento would benefit from a self-serve drink machine in the dining area. Drink choices are largely the usual fountain Coca-Cola options. I didn't see any more unusual regional options of bottled beverages that one can sometimes find at Asian restaurants.
Unfortunately, just as the Wendy's that came before must have suffered from lying in a relatively obscure corner, Bento Go likewise is easy to overlook. Though they have a dozen vibrating pagers, I was the only customer in the dining room on both occasions. I think someone else wandered in the first time I was there as I was leaving. The drive-through is another option but doesn't appear to be busy either. The business model of M-T-O isn't fast food though and I'm unsure how quickly one would expect to get through the drive through. Think Steak and Shake timing over fast food.
Bento Go is a neighborhood gem that offers great food and a family-friendly atmosphere. This is a restaurant worthy of more customers and, possibly, investment for expansion to another more profitable location(s) as their top-notch signage and model suggests a chain, but this, so far, appears to be the only example.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Crab Rangoon, Spring Rolls
Excellent food and service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The BEST potstickers!! Decent and affordable sushi too. Theres nothing I have tried from this place that I haven’t liked —highly recommend!! Food is ALWAYS fresh and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Drive-thru experience during COVID makes getting delicious Japanese food so much easier and safer! Family run, amazing food, good drinks, would recommend!
2025 update - food is still amazing, the dining room is open.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Soup
Food quality & location have gone downhill in the last 2 years but still super yummy & worth it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Soup
The salmon is always perfectly cooked, worth the price!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This place is exactly the kind of restaurant I've been looking for! Quick and delicious Asian food! I just wish I lived closer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Shrimp, Soup, Grilled Potstickers, Shrimp Fried Rice
I love Bento Go’s fried rice. The Pork Belly is the best!!! Their bento boxes, sides and appetizers ain’t bad either. Highly recommended if you are in the Henderson area and have a hankering for some quick and decently priced asian food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Rolls, Hibachi Bento Box, Teriyaki Bento Box, Crab Rangoon
This place is amazing. Best pot stickers I’ve ever had. All the food is super good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Hibachi Bento Box
The concept of getting sushi at a drive-through seems like an ill-advised option but this place pleasantly surprised me. This family-run joint provides a cost-effective and quick service through the drive through for items that would take a dine-in service 30+ minutes. Love the rangoons also.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Crab Rangoon
Simple and perfect. Had katsu chicken and it was plentiful and very fresh. My husband had spicy teriyaki and it looked great. Spring rolls were perfect! A bit of a hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Teriyaki Chicken, Spring Rolls
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