Bento Expo - Season 9

Bento Expo - Season 9

Season 9

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Datesavr. 26, 2024 - mars 21, 2025
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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.
avr. 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.
mai 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.
juin 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.
juin 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.
juil. 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.
août 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.
sept. 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.
sept. 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.
déc. 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.
déc. 20, 2024
Fried Tofu Patty (Ganmodoki) Bento & Unagi-style Eggplant (Unagi Modoki) Bento
Season 9Episode 1315 min

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

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.
janv. 17, 2025
Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento
Season 9Episode 1415 min

Soy Meat Kara-age Bento & Tofu Teriyaki Bento

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.
févr. 7, 2025
Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento
Season 9Episode 1515 min

Jibuni-style Simmered Duck Bento & Crabstick Croquette Bento

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.
mars 7, 2025
Ginger Pork Teriyaki Bento & Wrap-n-roll Pork Bento
Season 9Episode 1615 min

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

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!

mars 21, 2025

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