Obento Rinka

I got the “healthy bento.” it’s a little pricey for lunch ($14 + tax) but for Japanese food it’s the norm in Honolulu. it was delicious - I would order it again. Good for a quick weekday lunch - I was in and out of the shop in under 5 minutes. I’m hoping I can get there one day for one of the udon and tempura daily bento specials.

If you've ever been to a department store's food hall in Japan, then Obento Rinka will give you a very familiar vibe. This place brings a flood of joy to me because stopping at a food hall (especially right before closing for deeply discounted bento prices!) is one of my to-dos every time we visit the motherland. Obento Rinka is a gem. Delish bento, no doubt. Legit Japanese options. (See my pics!) Kind staff. Easy street parking - here's to hoping someone has left a few extra mins of their already paid for meter! ...and the convenience can't be beat...just pick what you want, pay & go! Support small local businesses!

懐かしい!! In english is NOSTALGIA!! This spot really reminds me of something you'd see in a neighborhood in Japan. A true testament to their quality and food is that whenever I eat here A LOT of Japanese customers come in to get food. If you are looking for bento's that are authentically Japanese this is the place!