Earlier this year, Ashley Morris of StarNews met with Chef Lee Grossman to discuss what she called our menu's hidden gems. Here's an excerpt: "Years ago Grossman worked with a Thai woman in the kitchen, Mama Kim. Grossman said she taught him how to make Pad Ka Pow and...

Did you know The Bento Box was featured in Our State Magazine's Destination Dining Guide: Eastern North Carolina? "Along the coast, much of the seafood you’ll encounter is of the fried variety, but at The Bento Box, Chef Lee Grossman showcases fish in its purest, most...

We love these reviews on TripAdvisor! Bming50 of Pompano Beach, Florida: "This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Wilmington. Fun atmosphere with an open Sushi Bar where you can sit if you choose . The bar is great place to eats as well and Danielle is my go to person...

We are proud to have made Wilmington Magazine's 2016 "Best of Wilmington" list for the Sushi category. "Wilmington natives dig this trendy Asian fusion lounge characterized by its Zen interior, posh bar, and wildly fresh sushi. Even first-time diners admit that Chef...

Thanks for the great review on your blog, Kharin Gibson! "On most visits to Bento Box, I find myself gravitating toward the wave-like sushi bar, undoubtedly the focal point of the restaurant.  I’m always awed by the quick precision of the sushi preparers as they chop,...

Have you seen our feature on the Wilmington Today website? "Sit at the Bento Box Sushi Bar to watch the masters at work. Consider the signature Delicious Roll, made with either spicy tuna or salmon twirled with avocado, seaweed salad, wasabi tobikko, sesame seeds and...

This 2015 feature in Devour Magazine highlighted Chef Lee Grossman's modest beginnings, including the early days of The Bento Box when we were only a 400 square-foot space open Monday - Wednesday! "At the upstart Grossman also operated with a limited menu— by...

Jason Frye of Star News covered Chef Lee's experience and background in this article from 2013. "'We walk in the back door of this restaurant I’d never been in and hand the chef this huge piece of tuna belly,' Grossman said. 'He pulls out this knife as long as a sword...

Mentoring has always been a key to Bento Box management. Chef Lee Grossman believes that that role models play an essential part of the younger generation's success. He works closely with Cape Fear Community College culinary students. He pays equal attention to...