Healthy Japanese Obentos is NOW Open in Central Park!

Beijing’s dining scene is getting bigger and better by the day.  Most recently, I had the best pulled pork sandwich of my life at Home Plate BBQ and now that Nathan’s Famous just opened their newest branch at Dongzhimen Raffles City, I’m eating their chili cheese dogs, Phillycheese steak sandwiches and onion rings on a daily basis.  Don’t get me wrong, this food is all fantastic, but eating this every day can take it’s toll.

In an effort to be healthier, I’ve recently been trying to eat more salads and lighter meals. On the prowl for a greater variety of high-quality, healthy cuisine, I’ve been eagerly waiting in anticipation for OBENTOS 本之味to finally open it’s doors in Central Park.

Located on the left side of The Place Cafe in Central Park, Obentos is a new, healthy and simple Japanese food concept centered on fresh salads, quality bento boxes and simple maki rolls. They officially opened their doors to public yesterday, September 15 and the place looks fantastic!  Simple, clean and pretty, I love their look and I love their Bento Box and take-away packaging!

Some dishes I’m extremely excited to try:

• Obentos Salad (RMB 28/48 for small/large size): Mixed greens, cucumber, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, julianne carrot, apple, Asian pear, daikon shoots, avocado, white and black sesame seeds and oven roasted pumpkin seeds with citrus ginger dressing.
• Fresh Tofu Salad (RMB 25/48 for small/large size): Mixed greens, cucumber, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, Ohitashi, julianne carrot, sushi ginger, sunflower seeds, bonito flakes, white and black sesame seeds with sesame dressing
• Beef Sukiyaki Classic Bento Box (RMB 56): Comes with choice of rice/salad, Sesame Ohitashi & egg, wasabi potato mash and mixed vegetables.
• Seared Sashimi Tuna Gourmet Bento Box (RMB 78): comes with choice of rice/salad, Kinpira lotus root & egg, miso ginger shiitake mushroom and braised root vegetables.
• Obentos Special Onigiri Rice Balls (RMB 15)
• Chocolate Tofu  and Green Tea Panna Cotta Desserts (RMB 20 each)

*Lunch bonus: All bento boxes and large salads include a complimentary miso soup and soft drink.

For all those close to the Central Park CBD area, Obentos starts delivery on Monday, September 19.

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Stay tuned for a full restaurant review of OBENTOS coming soon!