BENTO EXPO

Season 7

20 episodes · Apr 29, 2022

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  • Shichimi Chicken Bento & Shichimi Sausage Bento
    S7E1

    Shichimi Chicken Bento & Shichimi Sausage Bento

    Apr 29, 202215m

    Maki and Marc prepare bentos with Shichimi Togarashi, a blend of 7 spices that is used all throughout Japan. From Tokyo, a hanami bento perfect for viewing cherry blossoms.

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  • Taimeshi Bento & Oyaki Bento
    S7E2

    Taimeshi Bento & Oyaki Bento

    May 6, 202215m

    Maki makes a bento with Oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi: sea bream with rice. From Singapore, a bento influencer!

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  • Beef and Spicy Mayo Roll Bento & Miso-mayo Sawara Bento
    S7E3

    Beef and Spicy Mayo Roll Bento & Miso-mayo Sawara Bento

    Jun 3, 202215m

    Maki makes a Miso-mayo Sawara (Spanish mackerel) Bento. Marc makes a Beef & Spicy Mayo Roll Bento. From the Philippines, bento boxes that combine cute characters and traditional flavors.

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  • Sanga-burg Bento
    S7E4

    Sanga-burg Bento

    Jun 10, 202215m

    In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, Sangayaki: grilled fish patties.

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  • Kinchaku Tamago Bento & Pork Inari Bento
    S7E5

    Kinchaku Tamago Bento & Pork Inari Bento

    Jul 8, 202215m

    Maki and Marc prepare bentos with Abura-age: deep-fried tofu. Marc makes a Kinchaku Tamago Bento while Maki makes a Pork Inari Bento. From Bali, a picnic featuring Ikan Bakar, a tasty seafood dish.

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  • Curry Soup Bento & Creamy Kabocha Soup
    S7E6

    Curry Soup Bento & Creamy Kabocha Soup

    Jul 15, 202215m

    In this special episode, Marc meets a skilled soup bento maker, Ariga Kaoru. She's known for her easy yet tasty recipes for soup made in vacuum flasks. Marc prepares an original curry soup bento.

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  • Lamb and Veggie Stir-fry Bento & Tori-ten Bento
    S7E7

    Lamb and Veggie Stir-fry Bento & Tori-ten Bento

    Aug 12, 202215m

    Today: bentos inspired by regional dishes. Marc makes a Hokkaido Prefecture specialty: lamb and veggie stir-fry. Maki makes Tori-ten fried chicken, a dish from Oita Prefecture. From Georgia, a tasty Khachapuri bento.

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  • Kakiage Sandwich Bento & Veggie Menchi-Katsu Bento
    S7E8

    Kakiage Sandwich Bento & Veggie Menchi-Katsu Bento

    Aug 19, 202215m

    Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a Kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie Menchi-katsu bento. From Kamakura, a bento featuring a colorful assortment of local vegetables.

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  • Maple-miso Chicken Bento & Maple-mustard Pork Bento
    S7E9

    Maple-miso Chicken Bento & Maple-mustard Pork Bento

    Sep 30, 202215m

    Today: a look at some of the most popular user submissions to our website. Marc and Maki both make use of maple syrup in their bentos. From Hong Kong, a family picnic bento.

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  • Tochigi Special: Chicken Wing Gyoza Bento & Nori Gyoza Bento
    S7E10

    Tochigi Special: Chicken Wing Gyoza Bento & Nori Gyoza Bento

    Oct 7, 202215m

    Today: we travel to Tochigi Prefecture and meet some of its foreign residents, including bento makers and restaurant owners. Maki and Marc prepare bentos inspired by Tochigi.

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  • Curry Goya Champuru Bento & Purple Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
    S7E11

    Curry Goya Champuru Bento & Purple Sweet Potato Korokke Bento

    Oct 28, 202215m

    Marc makes a bento featuring goya or bitter melon, a specialty of Okinawa Prefecture. Maki makes korokke, or croquettes, with purple sweet potatoes. From Thailand, a bento in a traditional pinto lunchbox.

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  • Stamina Donburi Bento & Salmon Avocado Bento
    S7E12

    Stamina Donburi Bento & Salmon Avocado Bento

    Nov 11, 202215m

    Today: energizing bentos! From Marc, sweet and savory pork belly on rice. From Maki, a colorful combination of salmon and avocado. From Kawagoe, a bento featuring sweet potatoes.

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  • Meat-wrapped Onigiri Bento & Fireworks Onigiri Bento
    S7E13

    Meat-wrapped Onigiri Bento & Fireworks Onigiri Bento

    Nov 25, 202215m

    Today: our chefs share their takes on onigiri! From Marc, sweet and savory beef wrapped around onigiri. From Maki, a "fireworks" boiled-egg onigiri. And from Mongolia, a bento featuring mutton.

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  • Tofu Kara-age Bento & Pork Belly Kara-age Bento
    S7E14

    Tofu Kara-age Bento & Pork Belly Kara-age Bento

    Dec 9, 202215m

    Today: our chefs share their takes on kara-age! Marc opts for tofu instead of chicken, while Maki rolls up thinly sliced pork. From the port of Shimonoseki, a bento featuring fugu, or pufferfish.

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  • Kara-age with Tangy Scallion Sauce Bento & Layered Katsu Bento
    S7E15

    Kara-age with Tangy Scallion Sauce Bento & Layered Katsu Bento

    Dec 30, 202215m

    Maki layers cheese and basil between slices of pork to make deep-fried cutlets. Marc tosses crispy chicken in tangy scallion sauce. And from Taiwan, a bento featuring a local favorite: lu rou fan.

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  • Salmon Daikon Bento & Tomato Sukiyaki Bento
    S7E16

    Salmon Daikon Bento & Tomato Sukiyaki Bento

    Jan 13, 202315m

    From Maki, a delicious one-pan tomato sukiyaki. From Marc, pan-fried salmon and simmered daikon glazed with a sweet and savory sauce. From Arita, a curry bento served in a bowl you can keep.

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  • California Roll Bento & Crab Rice Bento
    S7E17

    California Roll Bento & Crab Rice Bento

    Feb 3, 202315m

    Today: a special episode focusing on Shimane Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Germany, Bangladesh and Brazil. Marc and Maki make dishes with a Shimane specialty: snow crab.

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  • Oyster Rice Bento & Miso-butter Oyster Bento
    S7E18

    Oyster Rice Bento & Miso-butter Oyster Bento

    Feb 17, 202315m

    From Maki, oysters sautéed in butter, served with miso sauce. From Marc, oysters along with rice cooked in a savory oyster dashi. From Colombia, a fiambre bento wrapped in a plantain leaf.

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  • Dashimaki Egg Sandwich Bento & Fried Meat-wrapped Quail Eggs Bento
    S7E19

    Dashimaki Egg Sandwich Bento & Fried Meat-wrapped Quail Eggs Bento

    Mar 3, 202315m

    Today on BENTO EXPO, Maki fries up quail eggs wrapped in pork, and Marc uses a microwave to make a dashimaki egg sandwich. From Malaysia, a bento featuring Nyonya cuisine.

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  • Sobameshi (Fried Yakisoba-and-Rice) Bento & Pumpkin Mochi Bento
    S7E20

    Sobameshi (Fried Yakisoba-and-Rice) Bento & Pumpkin Mochi Bento

    Mar 17, 202315m

    Today: a look at some viewer-submitted bentos. Marc makes sobameshi: chopped yakisoba and fried rice. Maki makes kabocha dumplings stuffed with cheese. From Kobe, a bento made with Kobe beef.

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