BENTO CAFE – Japanese
St. Johns Town Center's pan-Asian counter, licensed as Bento Cafe and trading as Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi on Big Island Drive. Spacious dining room, outdoor patio, order-at-the-cashier service, open daily from eleven until ten. The kitchen wok-fires veggie stir fry, Mongolian beef, drunken noodles, pad Thai and Vietnamese Cajun fried rice, and packs bento boxes with rice, lo mein and vegetables. Sushi covers Rainbow, Unagi and Mt. Fuji rolls plus build-your-own poke from tuna, salmon, eel or crispy tofu. Boba, Thai tea and ube-foam lattes are made by hand. Catering and fundraiser events run out of the same kitchen.
4860 BIG ISLAND DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32246 904-594-9494 https://www.bento-cafe.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at BENTO CAFE
Dairy-Free at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 2 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Teriyaki Bento and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 1 vegetarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Teriyaki Bento and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Teriyaki Bento. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 2 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Teriyaki Bento and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at BENTO CAFE
BENTO CAFE in Jacksonville has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BENTO CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Teriyaki Bento | 65.4 g | 11.5 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Salmon Teriyaki Bento | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday
- CLOSED
- Monday
- 5-9p
- Tuesday-friday
- 11:30-2p // 5-9p
- Saturday
- 5-9p
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $5: Steamed soybeans with sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $7: Pan-fried pork and vegetable dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Teriyaki Bento - $15: Grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce, served with rice, salad, and miso soup Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki Bento - $18: Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce, served with rice, salad, and miso soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about BENTO CAFE
- Is BENTO CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BENTO CAFE has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Edamame.
- What can I eat at BENTO CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Edamame carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BENTO CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Edamame.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BENTO CAFE?
- Chicken Teriyaki Bento, at roughly 11.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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