Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Sunnyvale: 4:30 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (408) 720-0072 to confirm.
Location & directions
1677 Hollenbeck AvenueSunnyvale, CA 94087
About Bento Express
Bento Express is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 1677 Hollenbeck Avenue in Sunnyvale, California. Our Sunnyvale guide covers 269 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Bento Express is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
On the menu: Taiwanese dishes.
Phone: (408) 720-0072.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant · Taiwanese
- Address
- 1677 Hollenbeck Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
- Phone
- (408) 720-0072
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bento Express’s weekday schedule with 15 other Chinese restaurants in Sunnyvale. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 41 hours a week, 15 hours fewer than the local median of 56. 80% of Chinese restaurants in Sunnyvale open on Sundays; Bento Express does not.
Compared with 15 other Chinese restaurants in Sunnyvale that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in California
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
We don’t have Bento Express’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao Chicken | 52% | $14.95 |
| Mongolian Beef | 48% | $16.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 47% | $14.99 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 42% | $15.77 |
| Beef | 40% | $16.00 |
| Chicken | 36% | $14.97 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 36% | $14.39 |
| Shrimp | 34% | $16.95 |
Calculated from 204 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What Chinese restaurants usually offer
Across 1,273 Chinese restaurants in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 77% offer takeout
- 86% offer delivery
- 95% have dine-in seating
- 85% take reservations
- 89% are described as good for kids
- 83% accept mobile payments
Ask Bento Express directly at (408) 720-0072 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bento Express there are 18 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 24 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), Indian & South Asian (3), and Chinese (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 43 within three miles. The closest is Feng Hotpot, < 0.1 mi away.
8 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisTogo's< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodNick The Greek< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiBay Sushi0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bento Express's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Bento Express open on Sunday?
No, Bento Express is closed on Sundays.
Where is Bento Express located?
Bento Express is located at 1677 Hollenbeck Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.
What is the phone number of Bento Express?
You can call Bento Express at (408) 720-0072.
Is Bento Express open late?
No, Bento Express usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Bento Express?
There are 24 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bento Express. Nearby options include Togo's (< 0.1 mi), Nick The Greek (< 0.1 mi), and Taco Bell (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Bento Express?
2 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Feng Hotpot, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
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