Bento Xpert

Reviews

• Michelle H.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  My husband and I were excited to hear about a new place in town serving Taiwanese food, so we went to check it out as soon as we could.  Located in the spacious food hall on the ground floor of the Eleven25 at Pabst building, Bento Xpert is an unassuming stall that serves American Chinese food for the lunch special only and Taiwanese menu items all day. It wasn't crowded at all when we visited on a weekend evening for dinner, and we made sure to ask the owner for his recommendations before ordering. There are often an assortment of special dishes written on the chalkboards in Chinese, so make sure to ask about them if you are interested.
  
  We ultimately decided to order a soup to start (per the owner's recommendation) and two main entrees to share (three cup chicken and Taiwan Pork Chip bento). The soup was delivered first and came in a cute ceramic bowl with a cap. It was steaming hot and flavorful with pork spare ribs and herbs. At a very reasonable price, each entree came with a generous amount of meat, white rice, and steamed vegetables. The pork chop was crispy and delicious, and the three cup chicken had a perfect spicy kick to it. We even had some leftovers to take home!
  
  We will definitely be back to try more of the items on the menu and are excited to finally introduce some friends to Taiwanese food!

• Lico J.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  Very clean, bright, spacious food hall. The owners of Bento Xpert are a couple and they also run Marco Pollo (you may have seen their food truck before) which is just next to it. They are both super friendly. WiFi is free. Therefore, the dining environment makes me happy already. Good for those who want to study or get some work done but also want some Asian food or more entree typed food rather than just a protein box or a cup of soup.
  
  Food is absolutely delicious and in large generous portions at a very reasonable price. Every dish also comes with a tea-braised egg and a variety of sided vegetables (see the photos). The sides vegetables are yummy most of times. When the owners have lots of orders and don't have too much time, they may just boil the vegetables. But for the price, that is totally acceptable. And the sides do make the meal more balanced and healthier! Love that idea!!!! Me and my friends (all are Asian; some come from Taiwan) liked their Taiwanese food. If you are a first timer, you may want to try their Taiwan Pork Chop bento. Otherwise, Shacha Beef, Braised Pork belly (Lu Rou Fan & Kong Rou Fan) and three cup chicken are all very delicious and authentic.
  
  There is a reason or there are multiple reasons why they are so high rated. Trust the reviews.

• Susana G.

  star star star star star 22 May 2026

  This is definitely a place to visit, the food was great. I have been working my way through the signature dishes and I can honestly say I have not been disappointed as of yet. The food has a "homemade" taste, which matters to my palette, if I may suggest for first timers ask the owner or his wife for a recommendation (if you are an adventurous type) you may find their suggestions quite surprising in a VERY GOOD WAY.
  Here are my picks so far:
  
  Pork belly bento box - full of flavor and truly satisfying.
  
  Three cup chicken bento box -  if you love spice and flavor this is  your "one stop" dish. It's a beautiful composition of protein and veggies with amazing flavor and "punch".
  
  Bento expert will always have a soup of the day. I have had the chicken soup. Trust me when I say it's nothing like what you at thinking about. Again, it has that "homemade" taste and a broth of its own. Wonderfully seasoned and prepared. It can stand on its own as a meal. Go for it and try it.
  
  As I work through the menu I may review further dishes but  for now these are the stars of the show, in my opinion of course. Don't even get me started on how reasonable their prices are, it's good.

• Emily S.

  star star star star star 21 May 2026

  I had a quick lunch at Bento Xpert on a weekday.  I ordered through the Ritual app, so my food was ready when I arrived!  The customer service was extremely friendly and welcoming.  I was very happy with my lunch and would highly recommend checking Bento Xpert out!  I would easily return.  
  
  Bento Xpert is in the Eleven25 at the Pabst, which includes three additional businesses as a little food court.  The space was bright and clean, and if you're eating lunch with others and can't decide on one place, this would be a good selection.  There is plenty of seating, both tables and counter seating so it's comfortable with a group or on your own.
  
  I chose the Orange Chicken, and I was not disappointed.  The sauce was delicious and tangy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.  There was so much food!  I was extremely full by the end and not able to finish it all - a good problem to have when the food is delicious!  The rice was nicely cooked, and the eggroll was a tasty little bonus.  The only downside was the vegetables, as I don't really think they went well with the orange chicken (green beans, cabbage, broccoli, a pepper or two and a few zucchini and onions.  It would have been great to see some big chunky red peppers and onions, snow peas instead of the beans, and maybe some carrots?  The vegetables just seemed out of place, but they were okay).
  
  There was an extensive menu to choose from, and plenty of drink options.  The food all looked delicious and was well-priced.  I would love to go back to try some of the other offerings!

• Kayla H.

  star star star star star 13 May 2026

  First time trying Taiwanese food and I was pleasantly surprised considering that the setting is very casual. I had the Taiwanese pork chop bento and my boyfriend got the five spice chicken bento. Both were perfectly seasoned and fried in a light breading that made them addicting. The side veggies were ok, not my favorite because it was kind of a "random mix" and they weren't too warm when we got it, but they weren't terrible either. My boyfriend didn't mind them so he finished mine for me lol. The eggroll was nice and crispy and wasn't too mushy inside like most "American" eggrolls I've had. The bubble tea (milk tea) was sweeter than most milk teas I've had, but tasty nonetheless.
  
  Overall, the value is great. You get a huge portion for an inexpensive price, so definitely worth it. Would love to go here again and try their lunch buffet sometime!