BENTO EXPO

Season 9

16 episodes · Apr 26, 2024

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  • Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
    S9E1

    Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Apr 26, 202415m

    Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two protein-rich chicken bentos. From Hyogo Prefecture, bentos featuring Tajima beef.

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  • Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento
    S9E2

    Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento

    May 16, 202415m

    Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two flavorful pork bentos. From Thailand, a homemade bento for a boat captain.

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  • Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento
    S9E3

    Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento

    Jun 6, 202415m

    Today: a special episode focusing on Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan. We meet local Uyghur and Vietnamese bento makers. Maki and Marc make noodle-based bentos inspired by Iwate.

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  • Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento
    S9E4

    Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento

    Jun 27, 202415m

    Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

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  • Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)
    S9E5

    Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)

    Jul 25, 202415m

    Today: colorful and tasty bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. From the Yatsugatake Mountains, a bento with fresh highland vegetables.

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  • Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento
    S9E6

    Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento

    Aug 15, 202415m

    Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. Their bentos feature beef shigure-ni. From Kagoshima Prefecture, a sweet potato tempura bento.

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  • Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento
    S9E7

    Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento

    Sep 12, 202415m

    Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.

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  • Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento
    S9E8

    Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento

    Sep 26, 202415m

    Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make savory bentos perfect for an autumn picnic. From Bali in Indonesia, a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento.

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  • Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento
    S9E9

    Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento

    Oct 25, 202415m

    Today: part one of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring Kyoto specialty shiro miso.

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  • Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento
    S9E10

    Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento

    Nov 15, 202415m

    Today: part two of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring koyadofu, a dried tofu.

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  • Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento
    S9E11

    Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento

    Dec 6, 202415m

    Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos perfect for the holiday season.

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  • Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento
    S9E12

    Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento

    Dec 20, 202415m

    Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make colorful bentos featuring a soba roll and spring rolls.

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  • Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento
    S9E13

    Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento

    Jan 17, 202515m

    Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two plant-based bentos inspired by Japanese favorites.

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  • Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento
    S9E14

    Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento

    Feb 7, 202515m

    Today: Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, the pair make two protein-rich bentos featuring soy-based foods.

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  • Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento
    S9E15

    Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento

    Mar 7, 202515m

    Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Ishikawa Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and France. Maki and Marc make bentos using Ishikawa specialties.

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  • Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento
    S9E16

    Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento

    Mar 21, 202515m

    Today: our final episode! We introduce viewer bentos. Maki makes a cute "wrap-n-roll" bento. Marc makes a bento with ginger pork. From Kasama in Ibaraki, an inari-zushi bento. Thanks for watching!

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