Bento-geko - Cypress

I have been to this plaza many times, but this is my first time noticing the store. Their menu consists of many dishes, from rice bowl to curry bowl. My orders... read more I have been to this plaza many times, but this is my first time noticing the store. Their menu consists of many dishes, from rice bowl to curry bowl. My orders consists of a Gyudon and Katsudon.The battered pork from the katsudon was crunchy, while the onion and egg mixture was soft and light. They topped my bowl with the delicious sauce that cook the pork and egg. The bowl also came with pickles, but I don't quite like the taste.My husband got the Gyudon and said it was delicious. Wish he could provide more detail, but, oh well, husband being husband.The two ladies working in the restaurant were attentive and friendly. The restaurant is quite small so it's more suitable to order to-go, unless your party is not big. Parking is also limited.Would absolutely come back to try more dishes!Parking: Very limited parking

The staff were friendly, and the food had an incredible aroma. The dishes were very appetizing. I ordered the assorted bento, and everything was delicious! I lo... read more The staff were friendly, and the food had an incredible aroma. The dishes were very appetizing. I ordered the assorted bento, and everything was delicious! I love having a wide range of flavors in my meal, and this one satisfied every tastebud. The variety offered here is a refreshing change from the usual California rolls and teriyaki chicken found in typical LA/OC Japanese restaurants, which I truly appreciated. I savored every bite of my dinner! It’s a solid 10/10, and I will definitely be returning.

This place is great! Good, healthy and tasty lunch options for under $15. Sake and chicken karage bentos are my go-to choices. read more This place is great! Good, healthy and tasty lunch options for under $15. Sake and chicken karage bentos are my go-to choices.

Extremely salty, inedible, and lacks authenticity. Today, we ordered oyakodon, katsudon, and gyudon. Ugh, I have never tasted something so terrible in my life.... read more Extremely salty, inedible, and lacks authenticity. Today, we ordered oyakodon, katsudon, and gyudon. Ugh, I have never tasted something so terrible in my life. The gyudon tasted like teriyaki beef sauce. The beef was stringy and extremely fatty. Theoyakodon was really mushy, but the chicken to rice ratio was really generous. The katsudon was actually pretty decent, exceptthe pickles were a bit excessive. I do not recommend this place for Japanese bento.

It was Friday and I didn't want to cook. This is a great place for Japanese comfort foods. Today, we ordered the following for family style take out dinner: Ham... read more It was Friday and I didn't want to cook. This is a great place for Japanese comfort foods. Today, we ordered the following for family style take out dinner: Hamburger Bento Comes with steamed rice, cooked veggies japanese style which includestaro, carrots, lotus, shitake mushroom, bamboo. seaweed. potato salad. and egg japanese style sweet rolled omelet. Thehamburger is grilled and smells just like a summer backyard barbecue. Love having this with katsu sauce. mmmmm. Fried FishBento same as above but with fried fish. 3 nice pieces. Also includes tarter sauce. It's so crunchy but gentle to yourupper palate. Delish. Karaage 15 pieces of fried chicken pieces. Love! I like dipping mine in katsu sauce. Adds justenough umami. Sides: Cooked Veggies cannot get enough of this so need more! Kinpira braised burdock root (gobo, injapanese) It goes very well with some rice. Fried Shishito Peppers pair this with some biiru (beer, in japanese) forpre dinner happy hour. This is like playing Shishito Roulette. You cannot tell which pepper is HOT! Service is nice andpolite. Timing is perfect. I ordered online for after 6:15 pick up. I got there just before that and had to wait just acouple minutes for one more dish. Food was still nice and warm when I got home. Wear your masks please. We all need to do ourpart and keep these businesses safe and running. Remember we need Bento as much as Bento needs us. Keep safe and itadakimasu!