Cozy Japanese restaurant with full service menu, specializing in big bento boxes!

2568 Arbutus Street (CLOSED), Vancouver, BC    [View Map]
604-737-0909
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As the quantity of Japanese restaurant reviews on this site suggests, Vancouver is home to a large number of Japanese restaurants, and simply deciding which one to visit can be an endless task. However, choosing where to eat can be easy if you're willing to be adventurous. While walking with a friend south on Arbutus, just off Broadway, we came across the inviting entrance to U- Bento Japanese Restaurant. When we walked in, the we took notice of the serene, neat interior, and the friendly apron-clad staff who greeted us.

Since I have special dietary concerns (a low fibre diet), I always check if I can order straight from the menu or if I have to make a special request. Upon a quick look at the menu, which got our appetites ready in anticipation, we ordered two tuna nigri pieces with no wasabi, a beef teriyaki with no vegetables or sesame seeds, and a special lunch box "C" (pictured above).

The tuna appeared first and was quite fresh with no wasabi present, as requested. The special lunch box appeared next and my friend seemed pleased with the size, flavor and quality of the food. It was a fairly generous portion and cost just $5.95. The beef teriyaki arrived last, and was tasty - the sauce was not too heavy. However I did find a few small pieces of onion that I put to the side. After receiving an email from the owner I was assured that this was an isolated incident and that they do cater to people with special dietary needs.

The prices at U-Bento are comparable with other Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, with the beef teriyaki at $6.95, tuna nigri (two pieces) at $2.50 and the special "lunch box C" at $5.95. Overall the service was good, and the food was prepared with the high standards of quality that Vancouverites can expect of sushi restaurants here. We will definitely visit U-Bento again.

Reviewed by: Kevin Freeman

Last reviewed: updated 07/07/05

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