The Bento counter under cherry blossom and paper lanterns, Summertown

Bento and sake in Summertown

Sets from £15, ramen, hot pot and a sake flight on Banbury Road, Oxford.

What to order first

Your everyday place in Summertown, from a quick bowl to a full table.

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Ume bento set, one side and one main£15
Sakura bento set, larger, any sharing plate£20
Tonkotsu Pork Ramen£14.50
Chicken Gyoza£7.50
Two bao£11
Three bao£15
BENTO Sake Flight, 3 × 50ml£22
Ramen, katsu curry and rice bowls from above at Bento, Summertown
A table by the window at Bento with a bus passing on Banbury Road
Japanese whisky and sake on the lit bar shelves at Bento
Bao buns at Bento, Summertown
Sukiyaki and kimchi jjigae hot pots side by side at Bento, Summertown

Hot pot season: Japan or Korea?

Served every day we're open.

Choose your pot

Sukiyaki すき焼き

Rich and sweet. Sweet soy broth, thin-sliced beef, tofu, leek and mushrooms.

Serves 2 for £38. Serves 3-4 for £54.

Kimchi Jjigae 김치찌개

Spicy. Aged-kimchi broth, pork, tofu, spring onion and chilli.

Serves 2 for £33. Serves 3-4 for £45.

Small Christmas parties in Summertown

Japanese and Korean favourites at one table, without the turkey or the big-venue fuss.

£35 per person

Groups of 4 or more, 17 November to 10 January. Includes a welcome drink, festive sushi platter, Sakura Bento and dessert. A 12% service charge is added.

See the festive menu

Find us in Summertown

276-280 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DY

The 2 and 2A buses run from the city centre, Oxford Parkway and Kidlington. Two public car parks are nearby. Buses and parking