The Take
Order the spicy tuna roll and edamame, skip the fried rice. Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi earned a Slop Score of 74 as a closed fast-casual pan-Asian slop factory.
Typical chain stir-fries and sauces defined the menu while the sushi counter offered the lone decent option before the space became Mei.
The Verdict
The chain leaned on seed oils and standard fast-casual formulas with no standout identity beyond convenience. Its brief run in St. Pete ended with the space handed to Mei.
Skip it entirely now that it is closed. Slop Score 74.
Common Questions
Is Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi healthy?
No, default orders lean on seed oils and heavy sauces.
What should you avoid at Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi?
Anything stir-fried or in a heavy sauce bowl.
What replaced Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi?
The space is now occupied by Mei.
