Bento Ya

"Got a bento combo with salmon for lunch the other day. Food came quickly and was okay for the price. Not a bad option for a fast meal."

"Bento is a Japanese-style packed lunch with different assortments of meat and veggies in different compartments alongside rice. I was craving some Japanese curry and this place came through! Curry had large chunks of potatoes and carrots, and some nice pieces of dark meat chicken which totally hit the spot. They serve Ramen, Bento Boxes, curry, rolls and salad. All the rolls are hand made to order. It feels like it’s family owned and operated. It’s about $12-$18 per meal. You can get a large size fountain drink refill for half off it’s $2.75 price. For vegans and vegetarians they have a special menu with a good amount of options. Located down the central corridor of the Grand Central Market, in between the sushi spot and the fresh fruit stands."

"Got the beef Ramen. The beef was really good, but the broth for the noodles lacked some flavor. The portion size was nice for the price and definitely had better ramen in my life but just for a quick one-hitter not too bad 7.3."

"I was craving ramen and that was the only place in Grand Central Market that had it (beside the Robin Hood vegan ramen which according to my friend was delicious). I got spicy seafood ramen and couldn’t be more disappointed. 20 minute wait for the food to come out in a fast food joint isn’t something I’m looking for. The food was freshly made but lacked salt and any flavor at all. The shrimp was deep fried for some reason and the soggy breading came apart in the hot soup. Very plain broth. The employees were very nice and seem to be working hard, the operation is just disorganized and poorly managed. First and last time trying this place."

"It was my first time eating at Grand Central downtown. I picked the place with the longest line. I wasn't disappointed. The cost to portion was pretty good. The food was enjoyable (I especially enjoyed the variety in the Deluxe Bento box). If you want to get a feel for the hustle and bustle of a downtown lunch, then this may be the place for you."