I am still trying out all of the restaurants around my job and this place caught my eye. I love the small kitchen aesthetic, it reminds me of living in Asia. I ordered a nigiri roll and beef teriyaki. The roll was fine but the beef was a bit dry and not my favorite meal. I would revisit and try something else but it was just ok.
Vy Nguyen
Joybento is a charming little corner spot in Seattle, but unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectations. I ordered the spicy teriyaki chicken—looked great, but the chicken was overcooked and dry, almost like chewing on hard carbon. The sauce was just okay, nothing special.
Love the concept, but execution matters, and this one missed the mark. Wouldn’t recommend.
DK
Friendly, tidy, quick, fresh, and delicious—Joy Bento is a standout in Seattle’s bento scene. Their Inari sushi is a must-try and will leave you speechless. Without a doubt, it’s my favorite spot for bento in the city! 👍
David Ji
Simply excellent! High quality and great taste! Totally worth it!
Carson
10/10 lunch experience ngl ?
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Potato Salad, Roll, California, Teriyaki Chicken
Cordovan
Fantastic little lunch joint
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Cottingham Fischer
Ordered online. Waited awhile to go down and pick it up. I counted EIGHT people who came in after me and all ordered and left with their food before mine was even being made.Was it the tough and flavorless chicken breast that slowed my order down?Too bad I’d already paid
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Will Schulenberg
Great lunch spot! Portion size for the price is a 10/10, and everyone was very friendly. Potato salad was also tasty town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza
Brennen Herron
Very good and filling bento lunch from a cute yet modern hole-in-the-wall type place. Not to mention the price is very reasonable for downtown Seattle so you get your money’s worth! I’d recommend ordering ahead as it gets busy during lunch. Also they’re not messing around when it comes to their spicy katsu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nick (BoBs31)
Accidentally found the place while staying at a local hotel, good food, and at a fantastic price compared to the rest of downtown
Quality small business with friendly staff and owners plus delicious, healthy food options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
하우와이맘
Very nice and kind atmosphere! We had Bulgogi beef and poke bowl. Both were awesome even from Korean's perspective. Excellent service and fresh salad too! Definitely will come back:) I think it would be good for people from Korea to eat here. There is no place to sit and eat inside, but there is a place in the building right next door (on the Starbucks side) where you can have a quick meal at a large table, so I enjoyed it. The vegetables were fresh and the meat didn't smell. It's so soft and so kind!! For this much in the 30s... this price, this amount, this taste in this location!! I recommend it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Negley
This is a great place to pickup lunch. They have yummy sauces & good prices.
joybento is a small kitchen serving sushi, teriyaki and poke. It's located inside of a parking garage right off the street between 2nd and 3rd. It's got no seating inside so it's only to go. They make everything right as you order and have 3-5 people working in the tiny kitchen to get food to you fast. Their menu has a decent amount of items on it, and although it's slightly on the higher side in price, the portion sizes are good and taste is phenomenal. Their Inari is pretty plump and flavorful, bento boxes are heavy, gyoza is a mix of soft and crunchy, and their rolls are fresh. Their service is great too, very friendly and super quick. Definitely a top lunch spot if you're in the downtown area, but get there before it gets packed around noon!
I am still trying out all of the restaurants around my job and this place caught my eye. I love the small kitchen aesthetic, it reminds me of living in Asia. I ordered a nigiri roll and beef teriyaki. The roll was fine but the beef was a bit dry and not my favorite meal. I would revisit and try something else but it was just ok.
Joybento is a charming little corner spot in Seattle, but unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectations. I ordered the spicy teriyaki chicken—looked great, but the chicken was overcooked and dry, almost like chewing on hard carbon. The sauce was just okay, nothing special.
Love the concept, but execution matters, and this one missed the mark. Wouldn’t recommend.
Friendly, tidy, quick, fresh, and delicious—Joy Bento is a standout in Seattle’s bento scene. Their Inari sushi is a must-try and will leave you speechless. Without a doubt, it’s my favorite spot for bento in the city! 👍
Simply excellent! High quality and great taste! Totally worth it!
10/10 lunch experience ngl ?
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Potato Salad, Roll, California, Teriyaki Chicken
Fantastic little lunch joint
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered online. Waited awhile to go down and pick it up. I counted EIGHT people who came in after me and all ordered and left with their food before mine was even being made.Was it the tough and flavorless chicken breast that slowed my order down?Too bad I’d already paid
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great lunch spot! Portion size for the price is a 10/10, and everyone was very friendly. Potato salad was also tasty town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza
Very good and filling bento lunch from a cute yet modern hole-in-the-wall type place. Not to mention the price is very reasonable for downtown Seattle so you get your money’s worth! I’d recommend ordering ahead as it gets busy during lunch. Also they’re not messing around when it comes to their spicy katsu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Accidentally found the place while staying at a local hotel, good food, and at a fantastic price compared to the rest of downtown
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Quality small business with friendly staff and owners plus delicious, healthy food options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice and kind atmosphere! We had Bulgogi beef and poke bowl. Both were awesome even from Korean's perspective. Excellent service and fresh salad too! Definitely will come back:) I think it would be good for people from Korea to eat here. There is no place to sit and eat inside, but there is a place in the building right next door (on the Starbucks side) where you can have a quick meal at a large table, so I enjoyed it. The vegetables were fresh and the meat didn't smell. It's so soft and so kind!! For this much in the 30s... this price, this amount, this taste in this location!! I recommend it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great place to pickup lunch. They have yummy sauces & good prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki Bento, Shrimp Tempura, House Salad with Creamy Ginger Dressing, Chicken Katsu, Roll, Sushi Bento, Beef Bibimbap Bowl, Gyoza
joybento is a small kitchen serving sushi, teriyaki and poke. It's located inside of a parking garage right off the street between 2nd and 3rd. It's got no seating inside so it's only to go. They make everything right as you order and have 3-5 people working in the tiny kitchen to get food to you fast. Their menu has a decent amount of items on it, and although it's slightly on the higher side in price, the portion sizes are good and taste is phenomenal. Their Inari is pretty plump and flavorful, bento boxes are heavy, gyoza is a mix of soft and crunchy, and their rolls are fresh. Their service is great too, very friendly and super quick. Definitely a top lunch spot if you're in the downtown area, but get there before it gets packed around noon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Karaage Bento Set, Chicken Teriyaki Bento, Sushi Bento, Gyoza
Food is delicious, staff are very cordial, and the prices are fine for the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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