The Bento BarRongotai, Wellington
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Japanese restaurant · Rongotai

The Bento Bar

38 Caledonia Street, Rongotai, Wellington

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Bento Bar. Many Japanese restaurants in Wellington open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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38 Caledonia Street, Rongotai, Wellington

About

About The Bento Bar

The Bento Bar brings Japanese food to 38 Caledonia Street in Rongotai, Rongotai, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Wellington. It is about 4.7 km from central Wellington.

The kitchen focuses on Japanese food. Dishes typical of this style include katsu curry and nigiri sushi, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 42 Japanese venues we list in Wellington.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Bento Bar. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Rongotai easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sushi & SashimiCalifornia roll

Crab, avocado and cucumber

$14–18

Small PlatesMiso soup

With tofu and wakame

$4–6

Small PlatesEdamame

Salted soy beans

$6–8

Small PlatesGyoza

Pan-fried pork dumplings (5)

$10–13

Sushi & SashimiMixed sashimi

Salmon, tuna and kingfish

$28–40

MainsTempura udon

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is The Bento Bar busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Japanese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Bento Bar

Where is The Bento Bar?

The Bento Bar is at 38 Caledonia Street, Rongotai, Wellington, about 4.7 km from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Bento Bar's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Bento Bar serve?

Japanese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Japanese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Bento Bar?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Bento Bar?

The closest is The Balti House (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Bento Bar

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

The Balti House – Indian food 10 m
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The Balti House

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Shaina's Place 60 m
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Shaina's Place

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Vonuts 240 m
Cafe

Vonuts

148 Willis Street, CBD
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Rempah – Malaysian food 680 m
Malaysian

Rempah

4 Park Road, Miramar
Miramar, Wellington
Long Thai – Thai food 680 m
Thai

Long Thai

32 Miramar Avenue, Miramar
Miramar, Wellington
Park Kitchen 700 m
Restaurant

Park Kitchen

6 Park Road, Miramar
Miramar, Wellington

Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
St Pierre SushiKilbirnie–1.5 km
The Ramen ShopNewtown2.9 km
O'SushiNewtown–3.3 km
St Pierre's SushiNewtown3.4 km
OzekiTe Aro–3.9 km
Arashi Japanese RestaurantTe Aro–4.1 km