Bento Expo - Season 8

Bento Expo - Season 8

Season 8

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Episodes20
DatesApr 28, 2023 - Mar 15, 2024
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Episodes

Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento
Season 8Episode 115 min

Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento

Today: animal-themed bentos. From Maki, glass noodles form the mane of an adorable lion. From Marc, an elegant peacock bento with lots of veggies. From Singapore, a bento featuring Indian paratha.
Apr 28, 2023
Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento
Season 8Episode 215 min

Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento

Today: a special episode focusing on Hiroshima Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from West Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam and more. Marc and Maki make dishes with a Hiroshima specialty: lemon.
May 12, 2023
Onigiri Bento
Season 8Episode 315 min

Onigiri Bento

Today: a beginner-friendly onigiri bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make onigiri, or rice balls. From Misaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, a bento featuring a variety of tuna dishes.
May 26, 2023
Tamagoyaki Bento
Season 8Episode 415 min

Tamagoyaki Bento

Today: a beginner-friendly tamagoyaki bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make tamagoyaki, or rolled omelets. From Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, a bento featuring freshwater eel.
Jun 9, 2023
Scallion Oil Chicken Bento & Salmon Piccata Bento
Season 8Episode 515 min

Scallion Oil Chicken Bento & Salmon Piccata Bento

Today: Maki and Marc make bentos using just one pan. Marc prepares scallion oil and crispy chicken. Maki makes a salmon piccata and bacon rolls. From the Philippines, a bento featuring coconut.
Jun 23, 2023
Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento
Season 8Episode 615 min

Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento

Today: appetite-boosting curry bentos. Marc prepares a bento of katsu curry. Maki makes a bento using currywurst sausages. From Yui in Shizuoka Prefecture, bentos featuring sakura shrimp.
Jul 7, 2023
Vegan Shogayaki Bento & Japanese-style Tuna Pasta Bento
Season 8Episode 715 min

Vegan Shogayaki Bento & Japanese-style Tuna Pasta Bento

Today: bentos made with pantry staples. Marc prepares a soy meat shogayaki. Maki uses cans of tuna and corn to make a Japanese-style pasta. From South Korea, a market's unique bento cafe.
Jul 28, 2023
Rainbow Soboro Bento & Green Veggies and Chicken Sandwich Bento
Season 8Episode 815 min

Rainbow Soboro Bento & Green Veggies and Chicken Sandwich Bento

Today: colorful bentos. Marc prepares a colorful soboro bento. Maki makes a sandwich bento with lots of veggies. From Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture, a bento featuring a local variety of chicken, Okukuji shamo.
Aug 11, 2023
Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento
Season 8Episode 915 min

Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento

Today: a beginner-friendly shiozake bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to prepare shiozake, or salt-cured salmon. From Hong Kong, a bento featuring a local favorite: XO sauce.
Sep 8, 2023
Chicken Kara-age Bento
Season 8Episode 1015 min

Chicken Kara-age Bento

Today: a beginner-friendly chicken kara-age bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make chicken kara-age, a type of fried chicken. From Niigata Prefecture, a bento featuring a variety of fresh seafood.
Sep 22, 2023
Acorn Onigiri Bento & Japanese-style Baguette Sandwich Bento
Season 8Episode 1115 min

Acorn Onigiri Bento & Japanese-style Baguette Sandwich Bento

Today: bentos perfect for autumn picnics. Marc prepares onigiri shaped like acorns. Maki makes sandwiches with acorn decorations. From Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, a bento of sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves.
Oct 6, 2023
Mushroom Rice Bento & Wrap and Roll Sushi Bento
Season 8Episode 1215 min

Mushroom Rice Bento & Wrap and Roll Sushi Bento

Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colorful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo, a bento featuring nori, or sheets of dried seaweed.
Oct 20, 2023
Miso-glazed Pork Bento & Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
Season 8Episode 1315 min

Miso-glazed Pork Bento & Sweet Potato Korokke Bento

Today: a special episode focusing on Saitama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Indonesia and the US. Marc and Maki make dishes with Saitama specialties: sweet potatoes and miso-glazed pork.
Nov 3, 2023
Salmon Rice Bento & Rice Burger Bento
Season 8Episode 1415 min

Salmon Rice Bento & Rice Burger Bento

Today, rice takes a starring role. Marc cooks rice and salmon in a single pot. Maki makes a rice burger with barbecued beef. From Kyoto Prefecture, an autumn bento featuring matsutake mushrooms.
Nov 17, 2023
Miso Ramen Bento & Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Bento
Season 8Episode 1515 min

Miso Ramen Bento & Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Bento

Today: tasty soup bentos with chef Ariga Kaoru. Together, our chefs whip up a variety of soup bentos featuring miso. We learn how to make a hearty pork miso soup, a miso ramen soup, and more.
Dec 8, 2023
Datemaki & Matsukazeyaki
Season 8Episode 1615 min

Datemaki & Matsukazeyaki

Today, Marc and Maki team up to make a tiered bento to celebrate the new year. It's full of auspicious dishes! From Melbourne, a sandwich bento made with love.
Dec 22, 2023
Salmon Pita Bento & Good Luck Chicken Katsu Bento
Season 8Episode 1715 min

Salmon Pita Bento & Good Luck Chicken Katsu Bento

Today: bentos to support students studying for entrance exams. Maki makes a lucky chicken katsu bento. Marc makes a salmon pita that can be eaten with one hand. From Kitakyushu, a chicken rice bento.
Jan 19, 2024
Peanut Fried Rice Bento & Peanut Tsukune Chicken Bento
Season 8Episode 1815 min

Peanut Fried Rice Bento & Peanut Tsukune Chicken Bento

Today: a special episode focusing on Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo. We meet local bento makers from Pakistan, Vietnam and Italy. Maki and Marc make bentos using peanuts, a Chiba specialty.
Feb 2, 2024
Quick Omurice Bento & 10-minute Hamburg Bento
Season 8Episode 1915 min

Quick Omurice Bento & 10-minute Hamburg Bento

Today: bentos that can be made in just ten minutes. Maki makes a quick and easy Hamburg bento. Marc makes a fluffy and creamy omelet over ketchup rice. From Taiwan, delicious vegetarian bentos.
Mar 1, 2024
Spring Blossom Chirashi-sushi Bento & Maki-maki Flower Bento
Season 8Episode 2015 min

Spring Blossom Chirashi-sushi Bento & Maki-maki Flower Bento

Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make gorgeous spring-themed bentos. From Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu Peninsula, a bento that features the best of both land and sea.
Mar 15, 2024

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