Benton Bento Menu
Benton Bento menu gallery
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A bowl of plain steamed rice.
Donburi and Chahan
Our deliciously grilled fresh salmon fillet with our homemade teriyaki sauce. Served with rice, ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice
A little spicy, savory blend of tofu and vegetables in a rich sauce, served over steamed rice, ajitama (Marinated half egg), edamame, cherry tomato and lotus slice.
Chef Recommended! (If you like a little spicy & Coriander). Japanese style fried rice with ebi prawn, egg, coriander, cut chili and fish sauce.
CHEF Highly Recommended! ⭐⭐ Tender slices of grilled wagyu beef with savory-sweet sauce (Japanese barbecue sauce). Served with rice, ajitama (Marinated half egg), cherry tomato, edamame and lotus slice.
Japanese style chicken fried rice with Italian black truffle paste and truffle infused oil on top, with naruto fish cake, egg, and corn on the side.
Our homemade garlic fried rice with tamarind sauce, black angus wagyu beef (Gippsland VIC), sesame and spring onion.
Tender and crispy panko-breaded Chicken cutlets with a choice of Curry or Kuro Butter. Served with rice, ajitama (marinated half egg), edamame, cherry tomato, lotus slice
Japanese style chahan (fried rice) with chicken, naruto fish cake, and egg wrapped in a thin egg (tamago) crepes, served with tomato sauces.
Traditional slow-cooked pork belly in soy sauce glaze, Kakuni (Japanese Braised Pork Belly) is literally melt-in-your-mouth delicious
Tender, grilled unagi (fresh water eel) glazed with a savory-sweet sauce, served over steamed rice, ajitama (Marinated half egg), edamame and lotus slice.
Stir fried a delightful mix of fresh vegetable with sea salt, served over steamed rice.
5 pcs bone-in chicken drumette on rice with honey soy sauce, lotus salad, edamame, tomato, ajitama egg
Four pieces deep fried silken tofu on rice. Choose between Agedashi, Curry or Teriyaki Sauce
Fried chicken pieces served with fragrant chicken schmaltz, steamed rice, togarashi mayo, ajitama (Marinated half egg), edamame and lotus slice.
One of the "Most Posted" fried rice video on social media, Our Benton's fried rice wrapped in Japanese style omelette top with Japanese curry gravy.
Japenses fried rice with our signature traditional slow-cooked pork belly in soy sauce glaze, its literally melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Chicken pieces cooked in chef secret marmalade teriyaki sauce served with rice, ajitama (Marinated half egg), edamame, cherry tomato and Lotus slice.
Our best selling fried chicken strips served with fragrant chicken schmaltz and shoyu rice and shichimi sweet chilli dip. Topping with ajitama (Marinated half egg), edamame, cherry tomato and Lotus slice.
Japanese style chahan with naruto fish cake, egg, corn and chicken.
Sushi Roll
8 pieces. Sushi roll with Benton's famous fried chicken, mayonnaise, cucumber and sesame.
8 Pieces. Our Best-selling Sushi roll with cooked tuna, avocado, cucumber and sushi rice.
Sushi roll with deep fried snapper, avocado, spicy kewpie mayo
Sushi roll with deep fried snapper, avocado, kewpie mayo
Crispy salt and pepper squid in a sushi roll
8 Pieces. Sushi rolls with cooked tiger prawns, mayonnaise, avocado and tapico.
8 pcs sushi rolls with Hotate (Scallop), kewpie mayo, and cucumber
Bento
Four pieces deep fried silken tofu with Benton curry Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza, ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice
Four pieces deep fried silken tofu on rice.
Our unagi (fresh water eel) cooked with egg and onion in a umami-rich dashi-based sauce. Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza (choose pork or vegetarian), ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice
5 pcs bone-in chicken drumette on bento box with honey soy sauce and miso soup
Fried chicken pieces served with fragrant chicken schmaltz, shoyu rice and togarashi mayo. Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza, ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice
Tender and juicy Wagyu beef slices stir-fried with king oyster mushroom. Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza, ajitama (marinated half egg), edamame, lotus slice
CHEF Highly Recommended! ⭐⭐ Tender slices of grilled wagyu beef with savory-sweet sauce (Japanese barbecue sauce). Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyozas (choose pork or vegetarian), ajitama (Marinated half egg), cherry tomato, edamame and lotus slice.
Traditional slow-cooked pork belly in soy sauce glaze, Kakuni (Japanese Braised Pork Belly) is literally melt-in-your-mouth delicious
Our deliciosly grilled fresh salmon fillet. Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza (choose pork or vegetarian), ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice
Tender chicken pieces cooked in our chef secret marmalade teriyaki sauce. Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza (choose pork or vegetarian), ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice
Tender and crispy panko-breaded Chicken cutlets with a choice of Curry or Kuro Butter. Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza (choose pork or vegetarian), ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice.
Our best selling fried chicken strips served with fragrant chicken schmaltz and shoyu rice and shichimi sweet chilli dip. Served with rice, miso soup, three pieces of gyoza (choose pork or vegetarian), ajitama (marinated half egg), broccoli, lotus slice
Stir fried vegetables in our signature bento box
Chicken Drumette
Our Award-winning Fried chicken drumettes coated with home made choice of sauce, definitely bursting with juicy tenderness in every bite.
24 pcs Chicken Drumette + 2 choices of sauces Crispy, golden-brown perfection! Our Fried Chicken Drummettes are tender, juicy, and available in 5 types of home-made sauces.
Our Award-winning Fried chicken drumettes coated with home made choice of sauce, definitely bursting with juicy tenderness in every bite.
Maki
Deeply fried bread crumbed panko prawn, avocado, mayonnaise and cucumber.
Everyone's favourite sushi roll with salmon sashimi, avocado, tobiko and mayonnaise.
Hand roll with seasoned sweet tofu, crispy tempura, seaweed salad, avocado and cucumber
Everyone's favourite sushi roll with salmon sashimi, avocado, tobiko and mayonnaise.
Salt and pepper squid, kewpie mayo, cucumber rolled in avocado
4 pieces of everyone's favourite sushi rolls with crab meat, avocado, tobiko and mayonnaise
10 pieces of everyone's favourite sushi rolls with crab meat, avocado, tobiko and mayonnaise
Salt and pepper squid with avocado, mayo, and tobiko
A crispy delight! Tempura soft shell crab, crab meat, cucumber, salmon roe and kewpie Mayo, wrapped in a hand roll with soy bean paper. Soy paper makes an excellent alternative for the often-used seaweed wraps in sushi. It allows you to truly taste the sushi rather than the wrapper.
Other Drinks
Can of 375ml coca-cola.
Can of 375ml coca-cola zero.
Ramen and Udon
Featuring a hearty broth infused with miso paste, topped with *tender brasied pork (chashu), ramen noodles. Finished with a half soft-boiled egg and a sprinkle of green onions, sweet corn, and bamboo shoot.
Indulge in rich, savory flavor with a creamy, full-bodied broth simmered for hours to perfection, topped with tender brasied pork (chashu), fresh noodles. Finished with a half soft-boiled egg and a sprinkle of green onions, sweet corn, bamboo shoot, ginger, every spoonful will comfort you this winter with its delightful flavors.
Savoury and hearty black truffle shoyu ramen in your selected main
Home brewed shoyu broth with grilled fresh salmon. Ramen comes with bamboo shoots, spring onions, soft-boiled egg, seaweed and corns. Udon comes with king oyster mushroom, seaweed, spring onions, and naruto maki.
Home brewed shoyu broth with kakuni. Ramen comes with bamboo shoots, spring onions, soft-boiled egg, seaweed and corns. Udon comes with king oyster mushroom, seaweed, spring onions, and naruto maki.
Home brewed shoyu broth with fried yasai/vegetable. Ramen comes with bamboo shoots, spring onions, soft-boiled egg, seaweed and corns. Udon comes with king oyster mushroom, seaweed, spring onions, and naruto maki.
The most classic version of udon! Udon in dashi broth, topped with seasoned sweet tofu, narutomaki fish cakes, seaweed and spring onion
Home brewed shoyu broth with fried chicken katsu. Ramen comes with bamboo shoots, spring onions, soft-boiled egg, seaweed and corns. Udon comes with king oyster mushroom, seaweed, spring onions, and naruto maki.
Home brewed shoyu broth with wagyu beef. Ramen comes with bamboo shoots, spring onions, soft-boiled egg, seaweed and corns.
Sweet and Snacks
2 pieces. Mochi rice balls stuffed with sweetened Adzuki red bean paste.
Traditional Japanese delicacy boasts a soft, sponge-like texture infused with the natural sweetness of honey.
Fish shaped cake with read bean paste filling
Entrée
Experience the savory delight of Okonomiyaki, a Japanese savory pancake that blends shredded cabbage, fish, spring onion, and yam.
1 piece of crispy fish cake and vegetable skewer served with sriracha mayo
Japanese pan fried pork mince and cabbage dumplings, served with our chef sauce
Japanese pan-fried vegetarian dumplings served with spring onion and your choice of our chef sauce, homemade BBQ sauce, sriracha kewpie mayo and our homemade chilli jam
Home made crispy spring rolls filled with shiitake mushrooms, glass noodles, cabbage, and carrots.
Japanese beloved snack! Young soybeans, lightly steamed and sprinkled with sea salt, provide a wholesome and delicious experience with every bite.
Lightly battered fried tofu with light dashi broth
Squid karaage with garlic, salt and pepper, salad and Japanese kewpie mayo
Edible seaweed also known as "wakame." It is vibrant and healthy, with a sweet and tangy flavour. Great side dish or starter.
Japanese pan fried pork mince and cabbage dumplings
6pcs of large fried ball-shaped octopus snack
Vegetarian, gluten-free. A comforting blend of savory miso broth, silken tofu, seaweed, and green onions.
8 pcs deep fried Hotate (Scallop) with salad and spicy kewpie mayo
Deep Fried small bite-sized chicken pieces served with fragrant chicken schmaltz and togarashi mayo.
Deep fried potato fries in mix chill mayo & Japanese kewpie
Japanese pan fried vegetarian dumplings.
Deep-fried Crispy Shokupan crusts, golden brown topped with icing sugar. A sweet treat to enjoy after any meal
Soft Shell Crab (2pcs) with Benton Bento sweet chilli sauce and Japanese kewpie mayo salad
Crispy and golden croquettes made with vibrant purple sweet potatoes. Vegetarian. 2 pieces.
3pcs. Stuffed with melthing cheese and edamame beans. Served with sweet chilli.
Boxes and Platter
8 pieces of vegan chicken and cucumber rolls, 8 pieces vegetable rolls, 9 pieces of yasai yaki rolls, 8 pieces avocado rolls or 8 pieces cucumber rolls.
32 pieces. 8 pieces each of fried chicken hand rolls, cooked prawn hand rolls, California hand rolls and cooked tuna hand rolls
A small platter of fried chicken roll and crab california served with Japanese kewpie mayo and cucumber
A platter of fried chicken roll, tuna roll, crab California served with Japanese kewpie mayo, tobiko, cucumber and avocado.
Sandos
2 crispy vegetarian chicken fillets with savory tonkatsu and mustard seed served between two slices of pillowy soft Shokupan bread.
Indulge in our mouth-watering Chicken Katsu Sandwich, crafted with crispy panko-breaded chicken, savory tonkatsu sauce, and served between two slices of pillowy soft Shokupan bread.
Succulent prawns coated with crispy panko, topped with our homemade tartare sauce sandwiched in soft pillowy shokupan.
Fresh White King Fish Fillets coated with crispy panko, topped with our homemade tartare sauce sandwiched in soft pillowy shokupan.
Our chef's filling creation of tender spicy braised pork and a kakuni sauce with cucumber tsuma that sits in between soft and pillowy Shokupan bread
A timeless snack you can find in every convenience store in Japan, filling is creamy and bursting with a rich egg-yolk flavour, and the shokupan bread is soft and pillowy
Japanese Beverages
Enjoy an iconic sweet taste of Japanese summer festivals with Sangaria Ramu Bottle ramune soda.
Benton Bento, located at 150A Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032, offers a diverse and mouth-watering menu that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine. Their extensive range caters to various tastes, from sushi rolls to bento boxes, and everything in between. For those seeking a satisfying rice dish, the Teriyaki Salmon Donburi and Mapo Tofu Donburi offer bold flavors for only $14.50. If you're in the mood for something a little more unique, try the Black Truffle Chicken Fried Rice ($17), a newly added treat that combines aromatic truffle with perfectly fried rice.
Sushi lovers can enjoy a variety of rolls like the Fried Chicken Roll (8pcs) ($9.90) or the Crispy Kingfish Roll (8pcs) ($12), both full of flavor and freshness. For a more adventurous option, the Spicy Kingfish Roll (8pcs) ($12) and Crispy Ika Roll (8pcs) ($12) are excellent choices for those who enjoy a bit of heat. If you're after something light, the Dragon Avocado (Panko Ebi) Maki ($11) and Vegan Maki (10pcs) ($9) are delightful alternatives.
The bento offerings are equally enticing, with options such as the Mapo Tofu Bento ($15.50), Unagi Bento ($17.50), and the ever-popular Kaarage Popcorn Chicken Bento ($14). If you're a fan of fried chicken, the Chicken Drumette (6pcs) ($9.90) or larger servings like the Fried Chicken Drumette (24pcs) ($28) will surely hit the spot.
For those craving something warm and comforting, the ramen selection is perfect. The Tonkatsu Ramen ($15.50) and Black Truffle Shoyu Ramen ($17.50) are standout dishes, while the Kakuni Ramen ($16) brings a rich and flavorful broth that pairs perfectly with tender pork belly.
Don’t miss out on the sweet treats either! From Pocky Almond ($3.50) to Dorayaki ($4.50), there’s a variety of snacks to round off your meal. And for a truly satisfying experience, the Vegan Party Pack (32pcs) ($28) or the California Platter (16pcs) ($32) are ideal for sharing.
Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack, a hearty meal, or a refreshing drink like Japanese Green Tea ($3) or Ramune Drink (Melon) ($4), Benton Bento has something for everyone. Each dish is prepared with care, offering a delightful experience for both newcomers and seasoned Japanese cuisine enthusiasts alike.