May the Best Bento Win

Earlier this month, I posted "Japanese Lunch Specials in LA." One of the specials that I liked was from Bento Man on Western, just South of Pico, in LA. I said that I could get something similar at an Asian market for $6.99.

Just happened to be looking for some noodles for a client to try and came across this Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) Bento for $6.99 at a major Japanese market in LA.


Store Bought Bento
$6.99
from the grab and go case


You get 4 pieces of chicken, watery green beans, mini scoop of Japanese potato salad, broccoli, and hard steamed rice for $6.99.


Bento Man
$6.25
A la Minute
(Prepared to Order)


6 pieces of chicken, a mini egg roll, Japanese sweet egg omelet, daikon salad, and steamed rice for $6.25.

I think you know what my pick is...


Bento Man
1500 South Western Avenue
(Just South of Pico)
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 733-5316

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