Bento Café

Been here a couple of times bc I can’t get enough of the chicken karaage sandwich. The quality of all the ingredients is really high and the flavours are well balanced. One of my fav spots in Rotterdam!

I’ve been to Bento Café multiple times now, and I keep coming back for one thing: their handmade onigiri's 🍙 It’s a cute, modern café with a nice mix of bento boxes, onigiri's, sando’s, (matcha) drinks and desserts. Everything looks fresh and nicely presented. My absolute favorite is the Ebi Tempura onigiri. It’s filled with panko-fried shrimp and spicy mayo. The sushi rice is so soft and flavorful, the shrimp is perfectly crispy, and the spicy mayo gives it a nice kick. The presentation always looks amazing too. You order at the counter and then grab a seat. For €5, the onigiri is actually pretty big, and you can tell they use good quality ingredients, so I think the price is very fair. The place looks super clean, the service is friendly, and their food is halal as well. Great spot if you’re craving Japanese munchies in Rotterdam!

Delicious food and such sweet service. I only had half an hour, they were very fast with preparing my food which I really appreciated (2pm). Wish I'd had more time to also order the karaage which looked amazing when I saw it come out

Cute café with a varied menu, though bento and onigiri are among the highlighted items. Service is straightforward—you order at the till and the food is brought to you. Prices are reasonable and the food was good, although I did find a small piece of bone in my meat, which was a minor disappointment. Overall, I’d still recommend it for an easy lunch at a convenient location before heading into Rotterdam city centre.

Super delicious sando's and drinks! Staff is very friendly and the restaurant is also very well decorated. There are loads of options to choose from on the menu. Parking nearby is easy but expensive so it's best to come by train/metro.

Really nice addition to the breakfast/brunch/lunch scene in Rotterdam especially for the folks who want more than just bread, eggs and avocado. The food is very authentic Japanese and also made in house and fresh with a menu that caters to all kinds of appetites. The staff is friendly and the vibe is very lively but chill even if it’s peak hour. The decor is a 10/10. Table seating for bigger groups and a omakase style bar seating for solo eaters. The open kitchen is a nice touch to the overall experience. Definitely recommended if you’re a local or just visiting. (Their onigiri’s are easily the best in Rotterdam and yes I will die on this hill)