Located in the popular Downtown movie theater plaza (on the corner of Orange Ave and Church Street), Bento Café has been a staple dining destination since Feb 2008. “Bento” is very popular for lunch during the week and as a pre – hit the town destination on Friday and Saturday Night. We met with the manager, Tammy Laney, who has been at this Bento location since (almost) Day 1. She is awesome and is full of smiles even during a hectic lunch rush.

When choosing a sushi destination (or making one your go to at all times) we know what you concentrate on: quality, service, ambiance, and even though you may or may not want to admit it, PRICE!. The vibe is great; modern, not decked out in the classic “Asian” décor. The food (both sushi and kitchen selection) is diverse and rates from good to great as well as being consistent. Grabbing sushi downtown may sound expensive but Bento Café has great prices and discounted parking in the connected parking garage.

Candy Roll & Surf N Kawaii

The Candy Roll may be my new favorite sushi roll ( previous title held by the Rainbow Roll). It is a large California Roll topped with fresh sashimi, eel sauce, and wasabi tobiko. The Surf N Kawaii was good although the lettuce threw me off (pictured above).

Spicy Tuna Don

Looking for a fast and healthy lunch or dinner? Try the Tuna Don. A generous portion of Yellow Fin Tuna on a bed of white or brown rice accompanied with  masago, sea weed salad, and spicy mayo with avocado and cucumber slices. DELICIOUS! (pictured above)

Krab Wontons

This classic is done really well at Bento. Fried won tons stuffed with cream cheese , scallions, and krab served w sweet chili sauce. (pictured above)

Curry Katsu Chicken Rice Bowl

This dish was recommended by Tammy and is her favorite non sushi dish on the menu. It was great and something I would have probably always looked over. The panko fried chicken was delicious. It was served with bok choy and spicy red curry sauce on a bed of white or brown rice. (pictured above)

Try either of the Bento Café locations in Orlando

DOWNTOWN – 151 Orange Ave (located in the plaza of the downtown movie theater)

SAND LAKE / Dr. PHILLIPS - 7335 W. Sand Lake Rd Ste 107

Things you should know about Bento!

• Discounting parking (in the Plaza movie theater parking garage)
• Game day drink specials on Sat, Sun, and Monday when you wear your game day gear!
• Reservations are accepted
• Every Saturday they have ALL YOU CAN EAT Sushi from noon – 5pm (GREAT DEAL!)
• Bento Café now has five Florida locations: Jacksonville, Orlando, and Gainesville.
• Happy Hour Monday – Friday: Buy two rolls get one FREE!

Open every day of the week (excluding some holidays).

Visit www.bentocafesushi.com for specific hours.

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