I travel a half hour from Grants Pass to Medford on a semi-regular basis - if my trip puts me anywhere near Bento Phoenix between 11 AM & 2:30 PM - I'll plan my other stops around the Chicken, Noodle, Pea Pod & Peanut Salad - my favorite item on the menu.
You can call ahead to have lunch waiting to be served if you're in a rush - which is really great - especially if you're running late and near closing time.
The food is consistently good and the owner works hard to tailor the spice level to each diner's specifications - once she's nailed it - she remembers and you get the same level of spiciness each time.
I bring friends here - I meet friends here - I tell friends I'm not with they have to come here. In addition to my favorite, I've tried the chicken bento, the shrimp & papaya salad and other noodle & rice based dishes - they're all terrific.
One of my top 5 places to eat on a regular basis in the Rogue Valley.