Where to Go for Bento
Seattle spots that offer traditional Japanese bento consists of à la carte rice, veggies and fish or
By Sierra Christman April 19, 2012
This article originally appeared in the May 2012 issue of Seattle magazine.
Fuji Sushi
Fuji Sushi has an array of vegetable dishes to pack into its bento lunch special; the perfectly seasoned veggie udon and a new rich ginger tofu beckon. The bento box comes with two entrées accompanied by sides (salad, rice, decadent miso and a California roll), so you don’t have to choose. $8.95. International District, 520 S Main St.; 206.624.1201; fujisushiseattle.com
Kisaku
The bento at Kisaku has selections that change every day. Often included are the tangy gobo salad with chicken yakiniku stir-fry and a California roll. Consider yourself lucky if the day’s side happens to be the crispy korokkes, panko-encrusted potato croquettes. $9.95. Tangletown, 2101 N 55th St., Suite 100; 206.545.9050; kisaku.com
Sushiya
The lunch bento at Sushiya offers plenty of smoky meat options for the fish-phobic, plus a variety of sides, including savory plump gyoza, a deep-fried pork dumpling. $10.50–$11.95. Downtown Bellevue, 300 110th Ave. NE, Suite 104; 425.467.1453; sushiyabellevue.com
Obasan
The teriyaki chicken and ginger pork are popular at this Queen Anne hot spot, but we long for the sundried tomato beef. Thin slices of beef are stir-fried, then smothered in a tangy, house-made tomato sauce; all boxes come with miso, salad, California rolls and tempura. $9.50. Queen Anne, 11 Mercer St.; 206.282.2333; obasansushi.com