Bentos - Bournemouth
Bentos
Description
Step into Bentos and let everyday cravings meet bright, authentic flavours. This cosy town spot serves up generous, well-priced Korean and Japanese plates — from sizzling bulgogi and comforting bibimbap to punchy tteokbokki and a beloved chicken katsu curry. Bentos shines for fresh ingredients, speedy service and a homey vibe that makes both quick lunches and relaxed dinners feel special. Whether you’re grabbing takeaway or perching on one of the stools for a warm bowl, expect comforting recipes, bold sauces and portions that leave you satisfied without breaking the bank.
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Bentos has built a loyal local following for bold Korean and Japanese flavours, generous portions and wallet-friendly prices. Many reviewers praise the authenticity of dishes like bibimbap, bulgogi, tteokbokki and chicken katsu curry, along with fresh ingredients, quick service and convenient takeaway options. The shop’s casual, homey atmosphere and friendly team keep regulars coming back, and parking and online pickup are noted as easy.
There are some drawbacks: seating is limited to a few stools, portions of some starters (yakitori, spring rolls) are described as small, and a few guests have reported brusque attitude from management and inconsistent ramen quality. Overall, Bentos is recommended as a great value for reliable, flavour-forward Korean/Japanese food, especially for takeaway and casual dining.
I am amazed by the food at this restaurant. I had the spicy pork with rice, and my husband had the chicken katsu. I absolutely adore this place and it is now my favorite spot in Bournemouth.
This cozy restaurant offers tasty dishes made with fresh ingredients. The bibimbap, topped with a fried egg, was filled with delicious and crunchy vegetables and kimchi. Everything was prepared right in front of us. The quality of the food was excellent and well worth the price. The dishes were flavorful, delicious, and fresh.
This is a casual restaurant with few seats. Eating bibimbap and tteokbokki while traveling is always a good idea.
My only regret is not coming here sooner ! Its in the town and I ordered online for pickup, I was able to find parking easily nearby. I picked several meals and all of them exceptional, the chicken katsu with curry sauce was delicious the portion sizes are really generous with a small side dish I was completely full. I've known the owner for several years, a genuinely really nice guy, and he does know his Korean cusine it tastes authentic and great flavours. The price was brilliant i paid under £50 for 3 meals and sides, i saved the bulgolgi for the next day and it was still delicious ! I can honestly say that this is one of the best korean food experiences i have had outside of Korea that includes London Geneva and Prauge ! I will be coming back and hopefully not putting too much weight on ! : Thanks again for the great food and exceptional prices. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5
Fantastic little place with lovely people making authentic Korean food my new favourite place! Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Bimbimbap, Chicken Katsu Curry
Menu
Donburi
Prawn Curry DonburiTempura Prawns; Curry Sauce; Vegetable Rice
£14Combi DonburiChoose 3 : choose 2 meats from Bulgogi; Spicy Pork; Chicken Katsu; Chicken Teriyaki; Spicy Chicken Karaage then choose between noodle / fried vegetable
£19Side Dishes
Deep Fried Chicken Dumpling 5Pcs£9Deep Fried Vegetable Dumpling 5Pcs£9Skewered Okonomiyaki 4Pcs£11Teriyaki Chicken Ball 3Pcs£11