I Heart Bento

Appetizer

Chicken Gyoza

Japanese style chicken potstickers, fried. Comes with dipping sauce. 6 pieces.
$7.25
Spring Rolls

Vegetable spring rolls, fried. Comes with sweet and sour sauce. 3 pieces. (v)
$7.25
Shrimp Tempura

Fried tempura battered shrimp. Comes with dipping sauce. 4 pieces.
$9.25
Fried Shrimp

Butterfly shrimp, panko breading. Comes with sweet and sour sauce. 5 pieces.
$9.25
Takoyaki

Fried octopus balls, nori, bonito flake, takoyaki sauce. 8 pieces.
$9.25
Kaki Age

Japanese fish cake, fried. 12 pieces.
$9.25
Calamari Fish Ball

Calamari fish balls, lightly fried, sprinkled with salt/pepper. 8 pieces.
$9.25
Veggie Tempura

Kabocha squash, Japanese yam, taro, lotus root, seasonal vegetables. Comes with tempura sauce, 8 pieces. (v)
$9.25
Veggie Gyoza

Japanese style veggie potstickers, fried. Comes with dipping sauce. 6 pieces. (v)
$7.25
Soy Braised Eggs

Eggs braised in soy sauce and secret spices, our heirloom recipe. 4 Pieces. Best in the Bay. (v)
$8.25
California Roll

Imitation crab and avocado, hand rolled.
$7.75

Salad/Veggies

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled halal chicken breast, organic green mix salad, broccoli, shredded carrots, purple cabbage. Comes with sesame dressing.
$14.50
House Salad

Organic green mix salad, broccoli, shredded carrots, purple cabbage. Comes with sesame dressing. (v)
$9.25
Steamed Vegetable

Seasonal vegetables, broccoli, carrot. (v)
$9.25
Seaweed Salad

Seaweed, sesame, vinegar. From Japan. (v)
$4.50
Edamame

Shelled edamame, salt. (v)
$4.50

Bento(Comes with organic mixed salad, gyoza, rice)

#1 Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled halal chicken breast, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.
$17.50
#2 Teriyaki Beef

Grilled Angus steak, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.
$19.50
#3 Chicken Katsu

Panko fried chicken, Japanese style. Comes with katsu sauce.
$19.50
#4 Shrimp Tempura

Fried tempura battered shrimp. Comes with dipping sauce.
$17.50
#5 Fried Shrimp

Butterfly shrimp, panko breading. Comes with sweet and sour sauce.
$17.50
#6 Salmon Teriyaki

Whole Atlantic salmon, filleted in house and grilled. Comes with our house teriyaki sauce on the side.
$21.50
#7 Hamachi Kama Shioyaki

Hamachi collar from Japan, grilled Shioyaki style.
$18.95

Combo Bento(Comes with organic mixed salad, gyoza, rice)

#8 Teriyaki Chicken & Fried Shrimp

Our teriyaki chicken paired with panko fried shrimp. 2 pieces.
$19.50
#9 Teriyaki Beef & Fried Shrimp

Our teriyaki beef paired with panko fried shrimp. 2 pieces.
$21.50
#10 Chicken Katsu & Fried Shrimp

Fried chicken katsu paired with panko fried shrimp. 2 pieces.
$21.50
#11 Grilled Salmon & Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled Atlantic salmon paired with our teriyaki chicken. Comes with our house teriyaki sauce on the side.
$23.50
#12 Grilled Salmon & Teriyaki Beef

Grilled Atlantic salmon paired with our teriyaki beef. Comes with our house teriyaki sauce on the side.
$24.50
#13 California Combo

Our teriyaki chicken paired with panko fried shrimp and California rolls. 2 pieces/4 pieces.
$17.95
#27 Teriyaki Chicken & Shrimp Tempura

Our teriyaki chicken paired with tempura battered shrimp. 2 pieces.
$15.95
#37 Teriyaki Beef & Shrimp Tempura

Our Angus teriyaki beef paired with tempura battered shrimp. 2 pieces.
$18.95

Railroad Bento(Comes with specialty side dishes, steamed veggies, rice)

Fried Pork Loin

Center cut pork loin, lightly fried, and glazed with our house railroad sauce.
$17.50
Bamboo Roast Pork

Traditional mountain bamboo shoots stewed with roast pork. Best in the bay.
$17.50
Saba Shioyaki

Grilled Norwegian mackerel.
$18.50
Hamachi Kama (Railroad Bento)

Hamachi collar from Japan, grilled Shioyaki style.
$19.95
Fried Alaskan Cod Fillets

Alaskan cod fillets, fried, sprinkled with salt/pepper.
$17.50
Railroad Bento - Vegetarian

Braised tofu, steamed seasonal vegetables, various side dishes. (v)
$17.50

Bowl(Comes with steamed veggies, rice)

#22 Unagi Don

Broiled freshwater eel.
$25.50
#24 Teriyaki Beef

Grilled Angus steak, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.
$17.50
#25 Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled halal chicken breast, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.
$15.50
#26 Spicy Tofu

Braised tofu, bamboo shoot, mushroom, sauteed with chili sambal. (v)
$15.50

Vegetarian

#26 Spicy Tofu Bowl

Braised tofu, bamboo shoot, mushroom, sauteed with chili sambal. Comes with steamed veggies and rice. (v)
$15.50
Spring Roll

Vegetable spring rolls, fried. Comes with sweet and sour sauce. 3 pieces. (v)
$7.25
Steamed Vegetables (S)

Seasonal vegetables, broccoli, carrot. (v)
$9.25

Side

Rice

Nishiki Premium Rice
$3.00
Teriyaki Sauce

Our teriyaki sauce starts out with: soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. What sets our recipe apart is the use of proprietary spices and flavors we have developed and fine-tuned over the years.
$0.50

Beverages

Can Soda

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite. If preferred choice is not available, merchant will recommend flavor.
$2.25
Itoen Green Tea

Unsweetened
$4.25
Kimino Sparkling Juice

Made with real handpicked fruit, pressed with mountain water and organic cane sugar from Japan. Made in Japan, 250ml.
$4.25
Kimino Sparkling Water

Made with real handpicked fruit, and pressed with mountain water from Japan. Flavors: Yuzu, Ume(Plum), Mikan(Orange), Ringo(Apple)Made in Japan, 250ml.
$2.75
Aloe Vera Drink
$4.25
Coconut Juice
$4.25
San Pellegrino Sparkling Beverage

Pomegranate
$3.25
Calpico

Japanese soft drink
$4.25
Hawaiian Fruit Juice

Strawberry Guava, Guava, Lilikoi Passion. If preferred choice is not available, merchant will recommend flavor.
$3.00
Hawaiian Iced Tea

Original, Tropical. If preferred choice is not available, merchant will recommend flavor.
$3.00
Water

Crystal Geyser
$2.25
Health-Ade Kombocha

Bubbly Probiotic Tea. Ginger Lemon, Pink Lady AppleIf preferred choice is not available, merchant will recommend flavor.
$4.95
NOH Hawaiian Iced Tea

Taste the Flavor of Hawaii. Made with cane sugar. No artificial preservaties
$2.50
Itoen Barley Tea

Japanese mugicha, unsweetened.
$3.95
ALOHA Hawaiian Fruit Juice

Passion Orange, Strawberry Guava, Lilikoi Passion, Fuji Apple. If preferred choice is not available, merchant will recommend flavor.
$3.00

Snack

The Golden Duck - Salted Egg Yolk Fish Skin Chips

Fish skin, salted egg yolk, curry leaves, coconut, chili. Imported from Singapore. 125 grams.
$18.00
Tokyo Mame Peanuts Mix

Japanese style peanut crackers, 8 oz.
$6.00
Hi-Chew Fruit Candy

Green Apple, Strawberry, Mango, Grape. If preferred choice is not available, merchant will recommend flavor.
$1.75
8 Mate Rice Crackers

Assorted Japanese rice crackers. 8 bags.
$8.95
Wasabi Mate

Assorted Japanese rice crackers, wasabi flavored.
$8.95
Salted Egg Crab Seaweed Tempura
$18.00
Chilli Crab Seaweed Tempura
$18.00
Koala's March Chocolate creme filled cookies, 19.5 g x 10 packs
$5.00
Nori Maki Arare

Rice cracker with seaweed, 3oz
$3.95
The Golden Duck Gourmet Salted Egg Yolk Fish Skin Crisps Chips

Award-Winning, Hand-Made Gourmet Salted Egg Yolk Fish Skin Crisps Chips, 125g/pack
$18.00
Yaokin Cabbage Taro Corn Puff Snack

3.17oz
$3.00
Hawaiian Hurricane Popcorn

Kimchi popcorn, mochi crunch, nori. Made in Hawaii. 4.6 oz.
$5.00
Kauai Kookie

The original cookies from the island of Kauai, since 1965. Made in Hawaii. 5 oz.Guava Macadamia, Kona Coffee, Macadamia Shortbread. If preferred choice is not available, merchant will recommend flavor.
$6.00
Sweet Rice Cake

Japanese Sweet rice cake with red bean paste filling, 100g.
$1.95
Japanese Mixed Bean Cracker

Mixed peanuts from Japan. 3.52oz/ba
$3.25
Bourbon Petit Cookie

black cocoa and vanilla cream cookie, from Japan. 58 g
$1.75
Bourbon Petit Potato Chips

Crispy potato chips delightfully salt with edamame flavor, from Japan. 40 g
$1.75
Japanese Roasted Nuts Assortment

Mixed peanut crackers. Made in Japan. 8oz.
$5.95
Shrimp Chips
$2.95
Hello Panda Chocolate Cookie

Meiji chocolate cookie, 2.1oz
$1.95
Lotte Koala's March Chocolate Cookies

Family Pack 6.89 oz
$7.50

Entree

Teriyaki Chicken ()

Grilled halal chicken breast, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce With side of broccoli
$22.95
Spicy Chicken ()

Halal chicken breast, celery, onion, chili sambal.
$22.95
Sauteed Chicken ()

Halal chicken breast, vegetables, house brown sauce.
$18.00
Salt & Pepper Chicken ()

Panko fried chicken, Japanese style. Sprinkled with salt/pepper. 2 pieces.
$18.00
Fried Pork Loin ()

Center cut pork loin, lightly fried, sprinkled with salt/pepper. 2 pieces.
$23.95
Bamboo Roast Pork ()

Traditional mountain bamboo shoots stewed with roast pork. Best in the bay.
$22.95
Beef Broccoli ()

Grilled Angus steak, broccoli, house brown sauce.
$25.95
Mongolian Beef ()

Grilled Angus steak, celery, onion, bamboo shoots, chili, house brown sauce.
$25.95
Teriyaki Beef ()

Grilled Angus steak, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.
$25.95
Sauteed Onion Beef ()

Grilled Angus steak, ginger, onion, house brown sauce.
$25.95
Saba Shioyaki ()

Grilled Norwegian mackerel. 2 pieces
$25.95
Grilled Salmon Teriyaki ()

Whole Atlantic salmon, filleted in house and grilled. Comes with steamed veggies and our house teriyaki sauce on the side. 2 pieces
$30.95
Fried Alaskan Cod ()

Alaskan cod fillets, fried, sprinkled with salt/pepper. 4 pieces.
$22.95
Fried Alaskan Cod w/ Sweet Chili ()

Alaskan cod fillets, fried, sweet chili sauce on the side. 4 pieces.
$22.95
Takoyaki ()

Fried octopus balls, nori, bonito flake, takoyaki sauce. 15 pieces.
$17.50
Chicken Gyoza ()

Japanese style chicken potstickers, fried. Comes with dipping sauce. 16 pieces.
$16.50
Fried Shrimp ()

Butterfly shrimp, panko breading. Comes with sweet and sour sauce. 12 pieces.
$18.95
Shrimp Tempura ()

Fried tempura battered shrimp. Comes with sweet and sour sauce. 10 pieces.
$18.95
Kaki Age ()

Japanese fish cake, fried. 25 pieces.
$16.50
Calamari Fish Ball ()

Calamari fish balls, lightly fried, sprinkled with salt/pepper. 16 pieces.
$16.50
Spring Roll ()

Vegetable spring rolls, fried. Comes with sweet and sour sauce. 8 pieces. (v)
$16.50
Ebi Fry ()

Japanese panko breaded fried shrimp, 10 pieces. Comes with Japanese katsu sauce.
$16.00

Entree - Vegetarian

Braised Tofu ()

Braised tofu, bamboo shoot, mushroom. (v)
$18.50
Spicy Tofu ()

Braised tofu, bamboo shoot, mushroom, chili sambal. (v)
$18.50
Mixed Vegetable ()(L)

Seasonal vegetables, broccoli, carrot. (v)
$16.50
Soy Braised Eggs ()

Eggs braised in soy sauce and secret spices, our heirloom recipe. 10 Pieces. Best in the Bay. (v)
$17.50
Scrambled Eggs with Sweet Onion ()

Eggs, sweet onion. Homey Japanese dish. (v)
$16.00
Scrambled Eggs with Pickled Radish ()

Eggs, pickled radish. Homey Taiwanese dish. (v)
$16.00
Gyoza Veggie ()

Japanese style veggie potstickers, fried. Comes with dipping sauce. 16 pieces. (v)
$16.50

Catering Entrees

Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled halal chicken breast, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.
$50.00
Spicy Chicken

Halal chicken breast, celery, onion, chili sambal.
$50.00
Chicken Katsu Tray

Panko breaded chicken thigh, crispy fried, sprinkled with salt and pepper.
$50.00
Teriyaki Beef

Grilled Angus steak, cubed, and glazed with our house teriyaki sauce.
$68.00
Mongolian Beef

Grilled Angus steak, celery, onion, bamboo shoots, chili, house brown sauce.
$68.00
Beef Broccoli

Grilled Angus steak, broccoli, house brown sauce.
$68.00
Spicy Tofu

Braised tofu, bamboo shoot, mushroom, chili sambal. (v)
$38.00
Braised Tofu

Braised tofu, bamboo shoot, mushroom. (v)
$38.00

Catering Set Up

Catering Spoon
$1.00
Catering Tong
$2.00
Catering Disposable Plate
$0.25
Catering Napkins and Utensils
$0.25

Cat H.

★★★★★

Dec 6, 2024

I had a bento box at an event recently. The options were beef, teriyaki, salmon, chicken, tofu, and salad. Everything was delicious. Their boxes have a nice variety of food and are quite generous. I think this is a perfect option for a business lunch or event. The price point was good and everything was packaged nicely. I recommend this place.

Priscilla L.

★★★☆☆

Jul 23, 2023

Last minute random choice for lunch for 7 people. Our original plan was to eat at restaurant across the street, but they had no room for 7 people, so we just practically ran around the 2 plazas to look for a place that could hold all of us with a good variety of food and we landed here tired of running around the place in such hot weather. This was a mom and pops takeout cafe with a few chairs and NO RESTROOMS. There was one nice cashier lady taking our orders and making our food. It was true like other reviewers said about the chicken teriyaki chicken pieces being a bit on the dry side, but there was some sauce on it. Rice was ok a bit lumpy due to a little too much water in them. But all right. From their website they are a mom and pop shop opened since 1988, specializing in Japanese and Taiwanese bento boxes. Their Halal chicken and Angus beef is marinated and grilled to each order and they add their house made teriyaki sauce to bento box. Pricing is reasonable and good for locals around this area. I personally would not come out of my for this takeout for food is average. But it's important to support mom and pop locations as many are closing up due to the economy.

Amy V.

★★★★★

Dec 7, 2023

Hole in the wall corner shop that serves amazing comfort lunch!The chicken katsu was super crispy and juicy and didn't taste "processed."The fried pork cutlet was flavorful, not too oily, and juicy as well. I thought it would have been a bit more crispy but I guess that's because it wasn't deep fried, but it was still great. I loved this one and the fish cake that came with it!While the bentos may look small, it's so filling. You get a bit of everything - carbs, protein, appetizer and a little sweet something. Everything is made to order so the wait for the orders may or may not come out fast depending what you order and who is in front of you.

Michael B.

★★★★★

Aug 26, 2024

My friend and I were looking for a quick bite and stumbled upon this gem of a family-owned restaurant. They offer an impressive variety of bentos, making it a fantastic spot for a delicious and speedy meal. Although they don't have a restroom, the quality of the food and the welcoming atmosphere more than make up for it. We're grateful to have found this place and will definitely be coming back. Thank you for the great experience!

Potato J.

★★★★★

Jun 1, 2024

Y'all are missing out on one of the greatest bento spots in the whole Bay Area. This place is a gem. If you don't like it. Shoots y'all don't know what good food is.

Mariela M.

★★★★★

Jul 3, 2021

A small mom and pop restaurant!!!Their bento boxes are amazing! So many options to choose from and all of them looks so loaded. I got the teriyaki and friend shrimp bento and it was YUMMY. It comes with salad, rice, and California roll and I was so full when I finished. My boyfriend got the unagi don and it was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of unagi sauce. The veggie tempura was crispy and hot and just full of flavor. It was my first time eating fried lotus and wow! I'm missing out!Overall, everything was great! From service to food, it was OISHII! Definitely coming back to try out more bento boxes from them.

LeeLee C.

★★★☆☆

Jul 11, 2020

Never understand why we would eat bento because I can just do a quick stir fry at home for half the price, anyhow, hubby picked this so I tagged along. The menu's the regular items, didn't find it attractive. After ordering we waited for them to freshly prepare the main entrees. Maybe it's my first experience with bento shops but I was surprised that it's not an in and out ordering pattern. Now comes to food. There are a variety of small items in the bento. My fried pork cutlet is a bit too salty for me.

Mishan G.

★★★☆☆

Apr 28, 2022

This is one of those places I wish was better, but I regretfully have to give it a middling review.The concept is very good - simple bento box, prepared quickly, with a nice amount of food in each box. Also a local business run by mom&pop, something that is really dying out here in the bay.I got the salmon and chicken teriyaki bento plus a California roll side.Honestly, the California roll was surprisingly good - very freshly made and carefully wrapped. Superb for the price really.The bento on the other hand was just average. The salad was good, nice variety of vegetables and had edamame which I like. But the chicken was fairly dry and didn't have a lot of flavor. The salmon had a decent crunch, but I wish it was more seasoned, although the texture was a high point.Additionally, the price is quite high for the taste quality. ~$20 for a bento is not competitive and makes it hard for me to want to come back with so many options that have a larger impact on each bite.If I had to give a pointer/feedback, I'd say the best thing would be to reduce the amount of items on the menu. Focus on just a few different bentos and bring their taste up. Right now, the stock to upkeep the variety has probably too high overhead, driving cost up. So, I'd suggest doing what places like Hironori do. Less than 5 variations, but top notch quality.

Vasu G.

★★★★☆

Dec 16, 2022

Solid place for amazing lunches. I have had their salmon bento box, spicy tofu bowl, vegetable gyoza and shrimp tempura. Enjoyed every time.

Monica V.

★★★★☆

Jun 12, 2023

First time dashing from this place. Chicken Pot Stickers arrived HOT AND DELICIOUS! "A"..... california roll was a "b" for good.I would definitely order again!

I Heart Bento

Menu

Seasonal (Limited Quantity)

Braised Chicken Leg - Railroad Bento

Appetizer

Chicken Gyoza

Spring Rolls

Shrimp Tempura

Fried Shrimp

Takoyaki

Kaki Age

Calamari Fish Ball

Veggie Tempura

Veggie Gyoza

Soy Braised Eggs

California Roll

Salad/Veggies

Grilled Chicken Salad

House Salad

Steamed Vegetable

Seaweed Salad

Edamame

Bento(Comes with organic mixed salad, gyoza, rice)

#1 Teriyaki Chicken

#2 Teriyaki Beef

#3 Chicken Katsu

#4 Shrimp Tempura

#5 Fried Shrimp

#6 Salmon Teriyaki

#7 Hamachi Kama Shioyaki

Combo Bento(Comes with organic mixed salad, gyoza, rice)

#8 Teriyaki Chicken & Fried Shrimp

#9 Teriyaki Beef & Fried Shrimp

#10 Chicken Katsu & Fried Shrimp

#11 Grilled Salmon & Teriyaki Chicken

#12 Grilled Salmon & Teriyaki Beef

#13 California Combo

#27 Teriyaki Chicken & Shrimp Tempura

#37 Teriyaki Beef & Shrimp Tempura

Railroad Bento(Comes with specialty side dishes, steamed veggies, rice)

Fried Pork Loin

Bamboo Roast Pork

Saba Shioyaki

Hamachi Kama (Railroad Bento)

Fried Alaskan Cod Fillets

Railroad Bento - Vegetarian

Bowl(Comes with steamed veggies, rice)

#22 Unagi Don

#24 Teriyaki Beef

#25 Teriyaki Chicken

#26 Spicy Tofu

Vegetarian

#26 Spicy Tofu Bowl

Spring Roll

Steamed Vegetables (S)

Side

Rice

Teriyaki Sauce

Family Meal

Family Meal (3-4 people)

Beverages

Can Soda

Itoen Green Tea

Kimino Sparkling Juice

Kimino Sparkling Water

Aloe Vera Drink

Coconut Juice

San Pellegrino Sparkling Beverage

Calpico

Hawaiian Fruit Juice

Hawaiian Iced Tea

Water

Health-Ade Kombocha

NOH Hawaiian Iced Tea

Itoen Barley Tea

ALOHA Hawaiian Fruit Juice

Snack

The Golden Duck - Salted Egg Yolk Fish Skin Chips

Tokyo Mame Peanuts Mix

Hi-Chew Fruit Candy