Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 419 reviews

What Jason doesn't like about Big Dan's West Coast Bento:
Edible food. Chicken was pretty dry. Majority of the dish was rice. Sauce was great. Service was great! A touch of veggies in the bento wouldn't hurt for $8 right?? Probably won't return if I'm honest. Not a fan of the giant chunks of chicken. Nice location and a cool little spot. Cool guy behind the counter.Food: 2/5 View all feedback. What S C likes about Big Dan's West Coast Bento:
Dan's Bento spot is awesome! He makes great food. Never disappointed. I'm not really sure how there are any negative reviews for this place to be honest. His service is great and so is his food. The consistency is excellent. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 70 reviews
Amanda
17.08.2023 - 10:46

Chicken was super dry. went an hour before closing time and everything they had left was being kept in a warmer so it wasn't hot. sauce was good but theres too...

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Natalie
17.08.2023 - 10:46

The staff could have been a bit more friendly when I came by around half an hour before closing. They seemed more interested in packing up instead of being cust...

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Keiki
17.08.2023 - 10:46

This place is awesome! I've walked by it a few times a week for years and never stopped in until last week. It's exactly the type of spot I like to support, a d...

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Tyler
17.08.2023 - 10:46

Tiny little bento shop that you'll notice from the smell when you walk by. The cooking meat smells excellent, so I popped in to try it. I have tried a couple di...

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Emery
17.08.2023 - 10:46

Excellent place to eat been there once will b going from here on out don't care how far I gotta drive guy there super friendly excellent customer service a must...

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This bento spot has received mixed reviews, with some customers feeling disappointed in the dry chicken and excessive amount of rice in their dishes. However, others have praised the great service and delicious food, highlighting the consistency and simplicity of the menu. Despite some negative experiences with closing time service, many customers have found themselves pleasantly surprised by the tasty offerings at this small local establishment. Overall, Dan's Bento spot seems to have a loyal customer base and is worth a try for those looking for a quick and affordable meal option.

Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 166 reviews
Alex
05.08.2023 - 09:27

Went here on a whim when no other place was open for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was cooked well and had good flavor, rice cooked right too....

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Aaron
05.08.2023 - 09:27

Love this place since way back in the day when it was near NW Flanders, now on NW Thurman. Just recently back and it’s a great inexpensive lunch. The meat is gr...

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William
05.08.2023 - 09:27

I stumbled into this spot i wasn't to hungry but i seen the bao's and had to have one or two and some pot stickers i couldn't resist and glad i couldn't because...

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Charles
05.08.2023 - 09:27

This is by far the best Bento that can be found; it has been for over thirty years! Do yourself a favor; try it.

John
05.08.2023 - 09:27

Ive been buying lunch here on and off for the last twenty years. I am never let down. Support this local bento icon. Always delicious, always freah.

Menu
4.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Ike
21.12.2017 - 13:39

My husband has been going to this for years, he finally took me here and wow, that beef skewer was amazing, very tender and flavorful.

Ånon
21.12.2017 - 13:39

I have never eaten here before today.

Eunice
21.12.2017 - 13:39

I've been coming here for 30 years or so, since it was over in the Uptown area and run by Big Dan, for many years now by slightly Less Big Dan.

Google
4.5 ★ from 63 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.2 ★ from 115 reviews

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