Bento Expo - Season 9

Bento Expo - Season 9

Season 9

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DatesApr 26, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024
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Episodes

Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
Season 9Episode 115 min

Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

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.
Apr 26, 2024
Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento
Season 9Episode 215 min

Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento

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.
May 17, 2024
Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento
Season 9Episode 315 min

Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento

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.
Jun 7, 2024
Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento
Season 9Episode 415 min

Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento

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.
Jun 28, 2024
Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)
Season 9Episode 515 min

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

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.
Jul 26, 2024
Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento
Season 9Episode 615 min

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

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.
Aug 16, 2024
Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento
Season 9Episode 715 min

Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento

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.
Sep 13, 2024
Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento
Season 9Episode 815 min

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

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.
Sep 27, 2024
Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento
Season 9Episode 915 min

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

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.
Oct 25, 2024
Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento
Season 9Episode 1015 min

Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento

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.
Nov 15, 2024
Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento
Season 9Episode 1115 min

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

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.
Dec 6, 2024
Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento
Season 9Episode 1215 min

Soba Sushi Roll Bento & Colorful Spring Roll Bento

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.
Dec 20, 2024

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