Coffee in Downtown
OBENTO
One of 42 coffee we've tracked near Downtown.
Things to Know
OBENTO is a casual Japanese counter-service spot known for affordable bento boxes and spam musubi, offering quick, fresh sushi and Japanese dishes at budget-friendly prices.
Reviewers consistently praise the quality-to-price ratio, with fresh ingredients and satisfying portions that make it an excellent grab-and-go option for Japanese food.
- ✓Spam musubi is reliably excellent and a go-to snack
- ✓Bento boxes offer great value and generous portions with distinct, fresh flavors
- ✓Quick service and easy ordering despite the small space
- ✓Fresh ingredients like tomatoes and properly salted edamame
- ⚠Prices can add up quickly with sides like shrimp chips, making a full meal surprisingly expensive
- ⚠Salmon quality can be inconsistent and sometimes mushy
- ⚠Minimal atmosphere—small, plain interior with limited seating
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
People Order
- —spam musubi
- —mackerel bento box
- —chicken and rice bento
- —iced coffee
What Visitors Say
Maribel cervantes
2 months ago
The spam musubi has been my favorite snack/pick me up lately. They were the only place I could get and iced coffee on new years. Every time I eat a musubi here I am never disappointed and they are a great place to get quick cheap and good sushi always!
Traveling Foodie
6 months ago
I really liked this place. The markeral bento box was a great value and very filling. Each thing was distinctly flavored and delicious. The tomatoes were fresh in the salad and the edamame was properly salted.
Eli Reuben
4 weeks ago
I've known about the $5. Mini bentos for a while so that's what I ordered. I also ordered some shrimp chips -2bags total, 2 different kinds to try out because they were new to me. The small bento of chicken and rice was around $12 and the chips equaled that. The total order was over $21. Not going back.
JESSICA COOPER
4 months ago
The food was good, except the salmon was very mushy. Service was pretty quick and we were able to find a seat easily in the small restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is OBENTO worth it in Downtown?
Reviewers consistently praise the quality-to-price ratio, with fresh ingredients and satisfying portions that make it an excellent grab-and-go option for Japanese food. Known for: cheap, fresh japanese food, fast.
What should I order at OBENTO?
Popular choices at OBENTO include spam musubi, mackerel bento box, chicken and rice bento, iced coffee.
What do visitors love about OBENTO?
Spam musubi is reliably excellent and a go-to snack Bento boxes offer great value and generous portions with distinct, fresh flavors Quick service and easy ordering despite the small space Fresh ingredients like tomatoes and properly salted edamame
Is there anything to know before visiting OBENTO?
Prices can add up quickly with sides like shrimp chips, making a full meal surprisingly expensive Salmon quality can be inconsistent and sometimes mushy Minimal atmosphere—small, plain interior with limited seating
How expensive is OBENTO?
OBENTO is inexpensive — a budget-friendly pick, with a 4.2-star rating from 707 Google reviews.
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