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The Bento Bar offers Japanese lunch on the go for school kids & beyond. Gluten free, Dairy free.

08/06/2026

Menu Drop — 9 June (Tue)
It’s a bit wild out there today — high winds on top of a tsunami warning — so we hope everyone’s staying safe and keeping loose items are secured. Preparedness also means staying fed, and we’ve got you covered no matter what the weather’s doing.

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Tuna Mayo • Suki Beef • Miso Pork • Mentaiko Cream Cheese • Kimchi Mayo • Veg Confetti (TriColour Veg) • Crispy Miso

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Chicken & Egg “Oyako (parent & kid)” Bowl
Tofu & Egg “Stranger” Bowl

🍱 Sides of the Day
Broccoli Edamame Salad • Kabocha Pumpkin • Purple Slaw

📲 Available on Uber Eats & Delivereasy
Stay safe, stay warm, stay well‑fed.

04/06/2026

Menu Drop — 5 June (Fri)
Happy (and slightly sleepy) Friday! After last night’s thunder & lightning marathon, we’re prescribing comfort:
✨ FREE MISO SOUP with any bento — today only ✨
Warm, cosy, foggy‑brain‑fixing goodness.

It’s been a quieter week, but we’re ending it on a high with FIVE (!) rice bowl options to power you into the weekend.

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Tuna Mayo • Superfood Salmon • Spicy Pork • Mentaiko Cream Cheese • Kimchi Mayo • RAD Pickle • Crispy Cream

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Sukiyaki Beef Bowl • Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl • Kara‑age Chicken Bowl • Miso Eggplant Bowl • Kakuni Tofu Bowl

🍱 Bento Sides
Curry Potato Salad • Spicy Tofu Steak

📲 Available on Uber Eats & Delivereasy

03/06/2026

Menu Drop — 4 June (Thurs)
Short, sweet, and seriously tasty today. (✅=vegan)

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Cheesy Curry Beef • Spicy Salmon • Crispy Chicken • Yolk n' Roll • Mushroom Medley✅ • Baked Ume Miso✅ • Kimchi Mayo✅

🍱 Bento Sides
Curry Potato Salad • Spicy Tofu Steak✅

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl • Karaage Chicken Bowl • Miso Eggplant Bowl✅ • Spicy Tofu Bowl✅

02/06/2026

Menu Drop — 3 June (Wed)

Mid‑week comfort incoming — warm, nourishing, flavour‑packed.

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Crispy Chicken • Spicy Pork • Tuna Mayo • Suki Beef • Crispy Miso • Cream Cheese • TriColour Veg

🍱 Bento Sides
Curry Potato Salad • Spicy Tofu Steak

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl • Karaage Chicken Bowl • Miso Eggplant Bowl

01/06/2026

Menu Drop — 2 June (Tues)
New month, new mood. We’ve got some dreamy flavours planned as we head into winter, so stay tuned — June is going to be delicious.

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Kakuni Pork Belly • Tuna Mayo • Suki Beef • Crispy Cream • TriColour Veg • Crispy Miso

🍱 Bento Sides
Curry Potato Salad • Teriyaki Tofu Bites

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl • Miso Eggplant Bowl

28/05/2026

Menu Drop — 29 May (Fri)
Happy Friday! May is wrapping up and honestly… we’re finishing her on a high‑flavour note. The weather agrees, the vibes agree, and if you haven’t tried our new Beef or Tofu Bibimbap yet, today is your last chance to join the flavour finale.

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Yolk n’ Roll • Tuna Mayo • Suki Beef • Miso Pork • Ume Miso • Miso Eggplant • Takana Green

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Beef Bibimbap Bowl • Tofu Bibimbap Bowl • Kara‑age Chicken Bowl • Miso Eggplant Bowl

🍱 Bento Sides
Kimchi Pancake • Asian Coleslaw with Shiso Dressing

📲 Also on Uber Eats

27/05/2026

Menu Drop — 28 May (Thurs)
It’s absolutely glorious out there — and do you know what else is glorious? Today’s lineup. Flavour, texture, colour, umami… we’re firing on all cylinders and rolling out a menu that matches the weather’s mood.

🍙 Onigiri of the Day (✨=new this week, ✅=vegan)
Mentaiko Cream Cheese✨ • Suki Beef • Crispy Chicken • Yolk n’ Roll • Kimchi Mayo ✅• Crispy Miso✅ • Mush-tach O✅✨ (working title)

🍱 Bento Sides
Kimchi Pancake • Asian Coleslaw with Shiso Dressing✅

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Beef Bibimbap Bowl ✨ • Tofu Bibimbap Bowl ✅• Kara‑age Chicken Bowl

26/05/2026

Menu Drop — 27 May (Wed)
Flavour‑forward is the mood, and this week we’re rolling out some irresistible new menu items that absolutely deliver. Big umami, big comfort, big “I’m ordering this again tomorrow” potential.

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Mentaiko Cream Cheese (new!) • Crispy Chicken • Tuna Mayo Delux • Spicy Pork • Mushroom Medley✅ • Tofu Musubi✅ • Crispy Cream✅

🍱 Bento Sides
Asian Coleslaw with Shiso Dressing✅ • Kimchi “Okonomiyaki” Pancake

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Karaage Chicken Bowl • Beef Bibimbap Bowl (new!) • Tofu Bibimbap Bowl✅

25/05/2026

Menu Drop — 26 May (Tues)
First things first — THANK YOU for the *ginormous* support last week and on Saturday. You made our 1‑year anniversary feel incredibly special. We felt the love from long‑timers and brand‑new faces alike. Massive turnout, massive gratitude.

Alright team — **new week, renewed energy, let’s go!**
**🍙 Onigiri of the Day**
Kakuni Pork Belly • Tuna Mayo • Suki Beef • Superfood Salmon • Miso Eggplant✅ • TriColour Veg✅ • Crispy Miso ✅

**🍚 Bowls of the Day**
Korean Beef Bowl (new!) • Kimchi Tofu Bibimbap ✅

**🥗 Sides**
Asian Coleslaw with Shiso Dressing *(contains gluten — alternative available)* ✅
Sticky Fried Tofu ✅

22/05/2026

🍙🧡 Miramar 1‑Year Anniversary Lunch Hour🧡🍙

To say thank you, we’re opening for a special Saturday lunch hour — a rare chance for all the weekend‑only folks to come by.

Here’s what we’re serving up for our birthday:
✨ Mini Onigiri Sampler — six mini versions of our best‑selling flavours
✨ Salmon Chirashi Bowl — our most luxurious, auspicious jewel box
✨ Kara‑age Chicken Bowl (regular & kids size) — the classic that never fails
✨ Signature Bento Boxes (L & S) with Ume Daikon Salad + popcorn chicken
✨ Free mini miso shot & mochi ice cream with every $20 purchase

And we’re kicking off a week‑long BENTO RAFFLE — every purchase tomorrow earns a ticket. Prizes include:
🎁 A Family Bento Feast Voucher ($100 value)
🎁 Limited edition Bento Bar Merch
🎁 Assorted Onigiri Goodies

We’ve also got some exciting things on the horizon — new merch arriving soon, and a refreshed website that’s nearly ready to roll out.

If you know someone who’s been meaning to visit, or a family always tied up with kids’ sports on the peninsula, please help us spread the word 📣📣
📍38 Caledonia St. Miramar
⏰23 May Saturday 11:30~2:30pm

Address

38 Caledonia, Miramar
Wellington
6022

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11:30am - 2pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 2pm
Thursday	11:30am - 2pm
Friday	11:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+64224077007

Website

http://thebentobar.co.nz/, http://thebentobar.com/

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