Bento in Edinburgh: photos, reviews, menu

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Bento in Edinburgh offers a delightful escape into the rich flavors of Asian and Japanese cuisine without breaking the bank. With an inviting 4.2 Google rating, this spot is cherished by both locals and tourists alike for its cozy, fashionable atmosphere. Whether you're in for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, Bento provides a variety of options including sushi, small plates, and desserts, complemented by a selection of tea and alcoholic beverages. The restaurant caters to diverse dietary preferences with vegan, vegetarian, healthy, and halal options available.

The combination of free Wi-Fi and quick, friendly service makes it a popular choice among students, while its welcoming environment ensures everyone feels comfortable, including the LGBTQ community. Whether you're dining solo, with family, or meeting friends, Bento offers the perfect backdrop for any meal. Plus, with options for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, this spot ensures convenience alongside quality, all for an affordable price of 10-20 GBP per person.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 GBP

Meals

Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Asian, Japanese, Sushi

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Halal options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Salad bar

4.2

based on 495 reviews

Google

4.2/5 495 reviews

Natalie Smith

Food: 5

My roommate and I have found our new favorite place to order in from! Not only is the food super yummy but it is packaged perfectly. It is so nice not to have to worry about spilling, and damaged or missing items.

Eilis Cawley

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Ordered take away. Everything is packaged so well and labeled. Everything I ordered was delicious and satisfying!

G P

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Really good value and nice range of fresh and tasty sushi with some hot food options (bao, gyoza, rice bowls) and desserts (mochi). I think (from the texture) that they use frozen veg in the bowls and fresh in the sushi. Sushi, gyoza, rice bowls and mochi are all really nice (haven't tried poke). Sushi rice is perfectly cooked and flavoured and the fillings are fresh and very tasty. Gyoza and mochi are properly filled and also very tasty. Flavours in the rice bowls might not be super authentic but they are very tasty and the bowls are healthy and filling. The pork bao has a decent amount of filling, but it's smaller than you might think (given the size of the bao) and it's a hard lump with a big air gap between it and the bread. I don't think I'd order it again. The BBQ pork bao are mostly sauce with a few fatty bits of pork, I didn't think they were worth the price. Ambiance is fast food rather than restaurant, which is fine as it suits bento. Only knocked off one star because we often find it uncomfortably cold inside. We tend to get takeaway or delivery because of this, but it's a regular favourite of ours.

What is the address of Bento?
Bento is located at 52 South Bridge, EH8 9YL, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Nicolson Square (216 m walk)
- Bus stop Chambers Street (83 m walk)
- Bus stop Potterrow (217 m walk)
- Bus stop South Bridge (106 m walk)
How is Bento rated by visitors?
Bento has an average rating of 4.2 based on 495 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price for a meal at Bento?
The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 GBP (it is cheap - $).
Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.

Bento in Edinburgh