Bento Asian Food Bar (South Bridge) is a casual Asian restaurant at 52 South Bridge in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Its compact food bar format is convenient for a quick lunch or informal dinner, with dine in stools as well as takeaway and delivery service.
Bento boxes combine a principal dish such as chicken teriyaki or salmon teriyaki with rice and complementary sides. Rice bowls and poké offer another route through the menu, while gyoza, bao and dim sum work well as small plates or additions to a larger order.
Sushi ranges from maki and nigiri to composed sets and sushi sandwiches, including spicy salmon and teriyaki chicken combinations. Vegan diners can choose vegetable gyoza, seaweed salad, miso soup, avocado maki and mixed sets built around inari, cucumber and vegetable rolls.
Bubble tea provides a colourful drink alongside the savoury food, and the menu’s broad Chinese and Japanese influence gives groups plenty of variety without the formality of a full service restaurant. Generous portions and all day opening make Bento a practical South Bridge stop for both solo diners and shared meals.
Address: 52 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, Scotland
Bento Asian Food Bar (South Bridge) Menu
Salads
Fresh, light and flavourful sides, perfect for balancing your meal.
Edamame
Steamed young soybeans lightly seasoned with sea salt for a simple, healthy side.
Edamame Chilli Garlic
Steamed edamame tossed in chilli, garlic and seasoning for a spicy, savoury kick.
Seaweed Salad
Refreshing seasoned seaweed salad with a light sesame dressing and a delicate, umami flavour.
Poke Bowls
Fresh, vibrant poke bowls packed with flavour, colour and wholesome ingredients.
Vegan Poke Bowl
A colourful mix of fresh vegetables, avocado and rice, topped with a light, flavourful dressing.
Salmon Poke Bowl
Fresh salmon served over rice with crisp vegetables, avocado and a rich, savoury dressing.
Rainbow Poke Bowl
A vibrant mix of fresh fish, vegetables and toppings over rice, finished with a balanced, flavour-packed dressing.
Sushi Sandwiches
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Salmon Sandwich
Sushi – Small Box
Perfectly portioned sushi boxes, freshly prepared with classic and signature rolls.
Cucumber Maki
Fresh cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and nori for a light, refreshing bite.
Avocado Maki
Creamy avocado rolled in seasoned rice and nori for a smooth, simple classic.
Salmon Maki
Fresh salmon wrapped in rice and nori for a clean, delicate flavour.
Tuna Maki
Tender tuna rolled with seasoned rice and nori for a rich, satisfying taste.
Avocado & Cucumber Roll
A fresh combination of creamy avocado and crisp cucumber in a light sushi roll.
Salmon & Avocado Roll
Fresh salmon paired with creamy avocado for a smooth, balanced sushi roll.
Teriyaki Salmon Roll
Grilled salmon glazed in teriyaki sauce, rolled with rice for a sweet, savoury bite.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Tender tuna mixed with a spicy sauce, rolled for a bold, flavourful kick.
Mixed Maki Set
A selection of popular maki rolls, perfect for variety and sharing.
Veggie Snack Set
A mix of fresh vegetarian sushi rolls, light, colourful and full of flavour.
Inari Nigiri
Sweet tofu pockets filled with seasoned rice for a soft, slightly sweet sushi option.
Mini Prawn Set
A selection of prawn sushi pieces, light, fresh and full of flavour.
Spicy Prawn Nigiri
Juicy prawn topped with a spicy sauce on seasoned rice for a bold bite.
Sushi – Medium Box
Generous sushi boxes packed with bold flavours, premium ingredients and satisfying crunch.
Yasai Crunch Set
A selection of crispy vegetable sushi rolls with a light crunch and fresh flavour.
Veg Crunch Roll
Crispy vegetables wrapped in rice with a satisfying crunch and light, savoury finish.
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