The Bento Bar NZ

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

Menu Drop — 9 July (Wed) Mana’s off in Los Angeles this week getting some family time, but our brilliant Bento Bar crew...
07/07/2026

Menu Drop — 9 July (Wed)
Mana’s off in Los Angeles this week getting some family time, but our brilliant Bento Bar crew is keeping the flavours sharp and the shop buzzing. School holidays are in full swing — if you’re still in town, swing by for a mid‑week treat.

🍙 Onigiri of the Week (✅=vegan)
Crispy Chicken • Tuna Mayo • Suki Beef • Crispy Cream Cheese✅ • Baked Ume Miso✅ • Mushroom Medley✅

🍚 Bowls of the Week
Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl • Kara‑age Chicken Bowl • Miso Eggplant Bowl✅

🍱 Bento Sides
Spring Rolls✅ • Carrot & Coconut Slaw✅

Available on Uber Eats and Delivereasy for cosy‑weather convenience.

📣 Heads‑up: We’re closed this Friday 10 July for Matariki

Menu Drop — 3 July (Fri) Happy last day of Term 2 — halfway mark unlocked. Celebrate with something delicious.📣 Public ...
02/07/2026

Menu Drop — 3 July (Fri)
Happy last day of Term 2 — halfway mark unlocked. Celebrate with something delicious.

📣 Public Service Announcements
* We’re closed next Friday, 10 July in observance of Matariki.
* Mana will be away 4–12 July, but the shop will run as normal Tues–Thurs (7/8/9 July) — same hours, same team, likely less chaotic

🍚 Bowls of the Week
Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl (pic)
Kara‑age Chicken Bowl
Miso Eggplant Bowl

🍙 Onigiri Specials
Spicy Salmon (pic) • Yolk n’ Roll (pic) • Ume Kombu (pic)
Plus classics: Suki Beef • Miso Pork • Crispy Miso • TriColour Veg

🍱 Bento Sides
Curry Potato Croquette • Kale Coconut Salad

30/06/2026

Menu Drop — 1 July (Wed)
Mid‑year already? Wild. Time to re‑focus, re‑fuel, and keep moving.

🍚 Bowls of the Week
Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl・Kara‑age Chicken Bowl・Miso Eggplant Bowl

🍙 Onigiri Specials
Yolk n’ Roll・Ume Kombu
(plus classic selects in the likes of Beef, Tuna, Salmon)

🍱 Bento Sides
Curry Potato Croquette (pic) • Kale Coconut Salad(pic)

Menu Drop — 30 June (Tues) The sun is OUT after that treacherous weather event — finally. Get outside, soak up some muc...
29/06/2026

Menu Drop — 30 June (Tues)
The sun is OUT after that treacherous weather event — finally. Get outside, soak up some much‑needed vitamin D, and grab some hearty grub to celebrate the return of normality.

This week we’re featuring:

🍚 Bowls of the Week
Kakuni Pork Belly Bowl (pic)
Miso Eggplant Bowl (pic)

🍙 Onigiri Specials
Yolk n’ Roll (pic)
Ume Kombu (pic)
PLUS our full classic line‑up

🍱 Bento Sides
Curry Potato Croquette • Kale Coconut Salad

Menu Drop — 25 June (Thurs) Massive mid‑week turnout yesterday — you all showed up. Let’s keep the streak rolling. Don’...
24/06/2026

Menu Drop — 25 June (Thurs)
Massive mid‑week turnout yesterday — you all showed up. Let’s keep the streak rolling. Don’t let a little wet weather shrink your appetite; we certainly aren’t.

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Korean Beef Bowl • Kimchi Tofu Bowl • Kara‑age Chicken Bowl

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Spicy Salmon • Suki Beef • Crispy Chicken • Tuna Mayo • Baked Ume Miso • Kimchi Mayo • Takana Green

Menu Drop — 24 June (Wed) K‑vibes are strong this week and honestly we’re not fighting it. We’re leaning all the way in...
23/06/2026

Menu Drop — 24 June (Wed)
K‑vibes are strong this week and honestly we’re not fighting it. We’re leaning all the way in with the big, saucy, scrummy bowls up front.

🍚 Bowls of the Day
Korean Beef Bowl (pic) — the one everyone’s been eyeing
Kimchi Tofu Bibimbap Bowl — spicy, cosy, plant‑powered goodness
Kara‑age Chicken Bowl — the classic that never quits

🍙 Onigiri of the Day
Superfood Salmon • Crispy Chicken • Suki Beef • Tuna Mayo • Kimchi Mayo (pic) • Crispy Cream • Mushroom Medley

🍱 Sides of the Week
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower (pic) • Daikon Pickles

Menu Drop — 23 June (Tues) New week, new specials — here’s what we’re rolling out this week (in addition to our classic...
23/06/2026

Menu Drop — 23 June (Tues)
New week, new specials — here’s what we’re rolling out this week (in addition to our classic range)

🍚 Bowls of the Week
Korean Beef Bowl • Kimchi Bibimbap

🍙 Onigiri Specials
Kakuni Pork Belly • Kumara

🍱 Sides of the Week
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower • Sweet Pickled Daikon

🍔✨ The Post spotted our WOAP burger — and Miramar made the cut ✨🍔Word of Mouth (this year’s theme) is already doing the ...
22/06/2026

🍔✨ The Post spotted our WOAP burger — and Miramar made the cut ✨🍔

Word of Mouth (this year’s theme) is already doing the heavy lifting.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/culture/361027359/where-buns-get-weird-and-burgers-get-wonderful

WOAP kicks off in August, and with 250+ burgers hitting Wellington, your stomach is going to need a game plan. Just make sure you leave room for our rebellious rice‑bun burger 🍙🔥

Thanks for cheering us on, Wellington. 🧡

Menu Drop — 19 June (Fri) It’s been a strong week — thank you! Don't wait too long - things will move quickly.🍙 Onigiri...
19/06/2026

Menu Drop — 19 June (Fri)
It’s been a strong week — thank you! Don't wait too long - things will move quickly.

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

🍚 Bowls of the Week
Karaage Chicken Bowl • Spicy Karaage Chicken Bowl • Spicy Tofu Bowl

🍱 Sides of the Week
Veg Spring Roll • Napa Cabbage Slaw with Sesame Mayo Dressing

Menu Drop — 18 June (Thurs) A quick heads‑up: we’ll soon be moving away from daily menu drops and switching to a weekly...
17/06/2026

Menu Drop — 18 June (Thurs)
A quick heads‑up: we’ll soon be moving away from daily menu drops and switching to a weekly menu announced at the start of each week. That way we can use our socials for deeper bento stories, behind‑the‑scenes, and all the fun stuff you’ve been asking for.

If you want first dibs on weekly specials, and surprise items, join our new mailing list on our brand‑new website. TheBentoBar.co.nz

This week’s featured flavours (alongside our classic line‑up) ✅=vegan:

🍙 Onigiri Specials
Kakuni Pork Belly • Mentaiko Cream Cheese • Baked Ume Miso✅ • Nori Pickle✅

🍚 Bowls of the Week
Karaage Chicken Bowl • Spicy Karaage Chicken Bowl • Spicy Tofu Bowl✅

🍱 Sides of the Week
Veg Spring Roll✅ • Napa Cabbage Slaw with Sesame Mayo Dressing

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

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