Bento Sunflower
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About Bento Sunflower
On Castle Lane West in Bournemouth, Bento Sunflower is a takeout restaurant serving a menu of Kung Po Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein, and sweet and sour balls alongside pancake rolls and House Noodles. Bento boxes round out the menu, built around sliced meats and thick, rich sauces. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis, and diners looking to swap in noodles alone will find that substitution isn't offered on the website menu, only through Just Eat.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kung po chicken, sweet & sour balls, pancake rolls and chicken chow mein.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kung po chicken, sweet & sour balls, pancake rolls and chicken chow mein.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the Kung Po Chicken and Chicken Chow Mein, praised as spicy and tangy with a peanut crunch, and for the bento boxes and house noodles, with several calling the portions and pricing good value. Fresh vegetables, sliced meats, and thick, rich sauces come up repeatedly, and delivery is described as fast and friendly. A few note inconsistency: one reviewer found the sweet and sour balls soggy on a recent order, and another found the pancake rolls had a thick, rubbery, undercooked coating and no flavor. One reviewer also reports finding a long hair in a curry and receiving pork instead of the sweet and sour chicken ordered, and separately mentions the business held a Grade 3 food hygiene rating. Despite these accounts, most describe the food as fresh and well cooked, with one reviewer specifically saying they always travel to collect their order in person.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the Kung Po Chicken and Chicken Chow Mein, praised as spicy and tangy with a peanut crunch, and for the bento boxes and house noodles, with several calling the portions and pricing good value. Fresh vegetables, sliced meats, and thick, rich sauces come up repeatedly, and delivery is described as fast and friendly. A few note inconsistency: one reviewer found the sweet and sour balls soggy on a recent order, and another found the pancake rolls had a thick, rubbery, undercooked coating and no flavor. One reviewer also reports finding a long hair in a curry and receiving pork instead of the sweet and sour chicken ordered, and separately mentions the business held a Grade 3 food hygiene rating. Despite these accounts, most describe the food as fresh and well cooked, with one reviewer specifically saying they always travel to collect their order in person.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“so good, the best chinese i’ve had, great portions you get your moneys worth and good pricing”
- Google user
“Brought the pancake rolls. Bizarre coating. Difficult to cut open, as thick rubbery appeared uncooked inner layer of coating. Flavourless. Unable to eat.”
- Google user
“Had our first takeaway New Year’s Eve. Lovely fresh vegetables on rice, delicious beef and House Noodles. Fast delivery. Definitely the best Chinese takeaway around here.”
- Google user
“We had a takeaway. The bento boxes are great. It's a shame we cant edit box to noodles on their own website but can on just eat. Normally the sweet & sour balls are lovely this time they were soggy. Im hoping its just a one off”
- Google user
“Ordered the Kung Po Chicken and Chicken Chow Mein, and wow—they nailed both! The Kung Po was spicy, tangy, and had that addictive crunch from the peanuts. The chow mein was packed with flavor, not oily at all, and loaded with tender chicken and crispy veggies. The combo was just perfect. Can’t wait to order again!”
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Sunflower | 4.0106 | — | kung po chicken, sweet & sour balls, pancake rolls |
| Noor takeawayReservations | 4.6287 | 0.6 mi | lamb doner kebab, chicken shish kebab, chilli sauce |
| Cantina cafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.8226 | 1.2 mi | cooked breakfast, smash burger with house sauce, coffee with breakfast |
| Harvester Cooper Dean Bournemouth | 4.33,886 | 1.3 mi | salad bar, free parking, bread rolls |
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