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Bento Cafe

9 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PG, England (Camden / Primrose Hill)
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Ranked #2,226 of 11,700 restaurants in London
Price range: €16 - €31
Cuisines: Japanese
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Camden / Primrose Hill
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: Camden / Primrose Hill
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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I'd never had Japanese food apart from Wagamamas, so I wanted to steer away from the Chain and try something local on my stay in London. The food was so tasty, my Vegetable Gyozas (starter) and Teriyaki Tofu Steaks, ordered with plain Rice (main) costs £14.70, so probably the same amount I would spend in Wags, probably a tad less.... More

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Olney, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We stopped by early Sundy evening, four adults very hungry prior to attending a concert at the Jazz Cafe (next door). Service was extremely friendly and delivery of food had to be one of the fastest we have ever experienced. Restuarant is not large so seating arrangements are a little close but it makes for a very intimate and social... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Me and my g/f came here to celebrate here new job. She'd been here a few times before and had told me about it, so i thought lets give it a try! Right next to Camden station its very easy to get to. She ordered Salmon/rice sushi followed by a Karubi Beef Bento box and i ordered the Gyoza(veg dumpling)followed... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

I came here with my boyfriend on the way back from London Zoo, it was so lovely. Decor isn't fantastic but it's fine, could be better. The food was absolutely delicious, I ordered a tofu steak bento box, and it was lovely! I am dying to go back and only £10! Also the lovely green tea is refillable and the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

There is absolutely no excuse for a sushi restaurant to serve fish that's gone off. Three of our party had to spit out the tuna tataki as it tasted so foul. Its almost incidental that the so called manager didn't seem to understand our complaint, the service was awful, the waiter didn't speak English and the whole evening was a... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

I first went to Bento Cafe in 2007 for an impromptu lunch and loved their selection of dishes. Since then it's been renovated but the menu remains as tempting as ever. I was there again with a group of friends a week ago and we enjoyed the special cocktails as well as a range of starters and mains. Service is... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013 via mobile

I only have had take away from Bento Cafe but the sushi is really good and priced well. The sushi is always fresh and tastes amazing. Every month i get paid i get sushi from here as a treat. Recommend it any lovers of sushi

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

We returned to the Bento Cafe for the first time in a few months and it was just as good as ever. Old favourites - sashimi platters, tempura and tofu are consistently good and the variety of quality dishes across the menu means there is always a tasty surprise when going for something different. All washed down with piping hot... More

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London
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9 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

The Bento Cafe always delivers top quality food at affordable prices. I've been going there for years and have tried pretty much most things on the menu so I can honestly say that everything is delicious - including the sushi which is made using good quality fish unlike some other establishments. The Agadashi Tofu is the best I've had anywhere... More

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Nottingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012 via mobile

The title says it all. Quick and easy, cheap and fresh. The sushi looked great, and the hand roll I had was amazing. Heartily recommended.

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