Bento-ya is a family owned Japanese restaurant at 11 Warren Street in Fitzrovia. Opened in 2016 by chef and owner Dai Ikeda, its compact, minimal dining room is particularly focused on weekday lunch close to Warren Street station.
Traditional bento boxes bring rice, a main preparation and smaller accompaniments together in a balanced format. The approach makes it easy to enjoy several tastes and textures while keeping the meal practical for a working day.
Katsu is a speciality, pairing a crisp coating with tender meat and a deeply savoury sauce. Sushi adds a lighter route through the menu, combining classic Japanese preparations with a few more modern and inventive rolls.
The concise service hours and casual setting give Bento-ya a clear identity rather than trying to cover every occasion. It is best for diners seeking carefully prepared Japanese comfort food and a satisfying, neatly composed lunch in Fitzrovia.
Address: 11 Warren Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 5LG, England
Bento-ya Fitzrovia Menu
Sushi
Inside out rolls, unless otherwise stated.
salmon avocado roll
premium Scottish salmon and avocado
grilled salmon roll
grilled Scottish salmon, spicy mayo, teriyaki sauce
prawn tempura
king prawns, kewpie mayo, mixed salad
salmon nigiri set
premium Scottish salmon nigiri (5 pcs)
inari sushi
sweet and savoury tofu sushi (3pcs)
salmon sashimi
slices of premium Scottish salmon
spider roll
soft shell crab, avocado, tobikko and mixed salad
Bento boxes
served with white rice, mixed salad and a chicken dumpling (pre packed for take out and served at room temperature)
Chicken katsu
panko breaded British chicken fillet, served with a Japanese brown dipping sauce and English mustard
Salmon teriyaki
prime Scottish salmon fillet, homemade teriyaki sauce
Japanese fried chicken
boneless pieces of chicken in a ginger, garlic and soy sauce marinade
Prawn katsu
panko breaded king prawns
Pork katsu
panko breaded pork fillet medallions
Donburi rice bowls
served with steamed white rice
Chicken teriyaki
Japanese fried chicken, edamame beans, teriyaki sauce, kewpie mayo
Salmon teriyaki
prime Scottish salmon, edamame beans, teriyaki sauce
Gyudon beef
thinly sliced tender beef, sautéed onions, in a sweet and savoury soy dashi broth
Katsudon
chicken katsu simmered with egg in a soy dashi broth
Pork and tofu "mapo tofu"
pork mince, silken tofu, spiced garlic and soy dashi broth
Chicken katsu teriyaki
chicken katsu, edamame beans, teriyaki sauce, kewpie mayo
Japanese curry
served with rice and fukujinzuke pickles
chicken katsu
panko breaded British chicken fillet
Pork katsu
panko breaded pork fillet medallions
prawn katsu
panko breaded king prawns
sweet potato
sesame coated sweet potato croquette