04/02/2026
Our next Bento & Co. welcomes Chef John Avila, founder of and one of Chicago’s leading voices in Indonesian cuisine. 🇮🇩
With a background shaped in kitchens like Alinea, Four Seasons, The Duck Inn, and Gibsons Italia, Chef Avila brings a personal approach to his cooking, rooted in family, tradition, and the bold, layered flavors of Padang cuisine.
For this collaboration, he presents the Mackerel Dabu-Dabu Bento, highlighting grilled mackerel finished with sambal dabu-dabu, fried shallots, cilantro, and Acar Acar. Paired with nasi goreng, arugula salad with yuzu vinaigrette, beef gyoza, and miso soup. SO GOOD! 💥
Chef Avila’s bento will be available for lunch Tues-Fri, April 14–24, for dine-in and takeout. A portion of each ‘Bento & Co.’ will be donated to Greater Chicago Food Depository (). Don’t miss out! 🍱✨
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Chicago’s leading food bank, working to end hunger across Cook County. Through a network of partner agencies, food programs, and community initiatives, it provides meals and critical support to neighbors facing food insecurity.