Seasons & Episodes
Omugiri & Kara-age
Healthy, appetizing and economical, it's no wonder that bento are now so popular worldwide. This show will present bento
Meatloaf Sandwich & Tamagoyaki
BENTO EXPO covers the healthy, appetizing and economical world of bento! On this episode we take a look at bento ideas f
Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-maki
Marc Matsumoto makes a bento with marinated fried-salmon, Maki shares a recipe for rolls made from boiled vegetables wra
2016-2017 Highlights
Bento Expo covers the healthy, appetizing and economical world of bento! A special thanks to the bento lovers from nearl
Teriyaki Maitake & "Oyako" Teriyaki
On this episode, Marc and Maki introduce variations of the always-popular teriyaki bento! Marc demonstrates how to make
Vegetable Garden with Niku Miso & Mixed Rice with Mackerel
Mark introduces a nutritious miso-flavored ground pork bento that goes along wonderfully with vegetables. Maki uses oily
Shirataki Yakisoba & Shogayaki
Maki shows us how to make a bento using the ever-popular ginger pork. Marc demonstrates how to make a simple and healthy
Hanami Bento & Fun Rolls
Marc shows us how to make a colorful bento to eat during hanami, cherry blossom viewing. Maki uses a variety of deliciou
Miso Salmon & Minced Meat Cutlet
Maki demonstrates how to make menchi-katsu, a deep-fried ground meat patty that's loved by people of all ages. Her versi
Hamba-gu & Sukiyaki Onigirazu
Maki shows us how to make a sukiyaki-style onigirazu (rice sandwich) bento. Her onigirazu are filled with fried eggs and
Kushiage & Wasabi Chicken
Marc introduces a kushiage bento featuring skewered and deep-fried ingredients such as chicken, onion, lotus root and ka
Shumai & Tendon
Marc teaches how to make a pork and shrimp shumai bento. Vegetables such as cabbage, carrots and soramame fava beans are
Taco Rice & Mosaic Soboro
Maki uses ground chicken, scrambled eggs and canned salmon to make a mosaic-like soboro bento. She adds vegetables to ma
Summer Roll & Yakitori
Marc introduces a simple and delicious salmon roll bento. He stuffs rice paper wrappers with braised pork belly, rice an
Honey Lemon Chicken & Stuffed Pepper
Marc creates a lemon chicken bento reminiscent of a dish his mother cooked when he was young. Made with ketchup, it's su
Ebichiri & Temari-zushi
Marc makes a bento with stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce, a classic Japanese-style Chinese dish. He adds red chili peppe
Chicken Nanban & Takikomi-gohan
Marc introduces a dish from his mother's hometown in Miyazaki Prefecture: chicken nanban bento. The chicken is topped wi
Keema Curry & Ham-katsu
Maki shows us how to make a ham cutlet bento. Ham cutlet is a popular everyday side dish. Maki makes them with two kinds
Okonomiyaki & Mayo-yaki Chicken
Marc demonstrates how to prepare a bento featuring okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake made with cabbage, shrimp, and
Katsu Sandwich & Hot Dog Onigiri
Marc demonstrates how to make a delicious and filling pork cutlet sandwich bento, which is widely popular all around the
Triple Kara-age
Maki makes a tri-colored karaage bento. She uses three marinades—soy sauce and ginger, curry and yogurt, and a simple
Age-teri
Marc makes a colorful, nutritious bento featuring fried cod and a variety of vegetables. Everything is flavored with "3S
Sukiyaki & Japanese Style Sandwich
Marc makes a bento with sukiyaki, which is popular worldwide. Maki makes a Japanese-style sandwich bento, with butter-so
Kakuni & Curry-flavored Grilled Onigiri
Marc demonstrates how to make kakuni, tender braised pork belly. Maki makes pan-fried rice balls seasoned with curry pow
Miso Butter Chicken & Plump Fried Shrimp
Introducing bento from around the world filled with delicious ideas! This time, we'll show you how to make a miso butter
Loco Moco Bento & Double Maki-maki Bento
Marc shows you how to make a Hawaiian-style Loco Moco bento with a hamburger patty and boiled egg in beef and mushroom g
Ramen Salad Bento & Chicken Chashu Bento
From Marc, a salad bento of ramen noodles with colorful toppings, while Maki shows you how to make quick and easy chicke
Gyoza Bento & Pastel Korokke Bento
Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, sp
Nikumiso Dengaku Bento & Wafu Steak Bento
Marc's bento features fried eggplant cups stuffed with sweet and savory miso dip. From Maki, a tender Wafu Steak Bento.
Grilled Karei-pan Bento & Salmon Tatsuta-age Bento
Marc makes a perfect grilled sandwich packed with ground meat curry, pumpkin and cheese. Maki's bento features deep-frie
Drop-fried Tofu Bento & Sweet and Sour Pork Bento
Maki brings you a healthy version of chicken nuggets using tofu. From Marc, a bento of classic Chinese sweet and sour po
Chicken Tebasaki Bento & Ten-musu Onigiri Bento
Maki and Marc team up to make a fun picnic bento of crispy fried chicken wings and Ten-musu -- onigiri stuffed with temp
Italian-style Chirashi Sushi Bento & Sesame Nuggets Bento
Marc goes Italian, making sushi with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, prosciutto and more. From Maki, crispy sesame chicken
Tori-suki Okowa Bento & Meat-wrapped Onion Rings
Marc's bento features mixed rice with 3S sauce flavored chicken. From Maki, pork-wrapped onion rings, finger-licking-goo
Rainbow Kakiage Bento & Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Buns Bento
Marc creates Japanese-style fritters with rainbow veggies. Maki uses sweet-and-sour chicken to make some funky Chinese s
Orange Chicken Bento & "Tuna-burg" Bento
Marc creates some sweet and tangy orange marmalade chicken. Maki turns pantry staples into a savory "tuna-burg." Also, a
Karokke Bento & Ebi-Mayo Bento
Enjoy Marc's Karokke, or original kabocha croquettes and Maki's Ebi-mayo, or shrimp with mayonnaise sauce! We'll also me
Mabo Nasu Bento & Sauce Katsu-don Bento
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish. Maki brings you a rich sauce Katsu-don bento! We also meet some
Salmon Menchi-Katsu Bento & Chicken-Nasu with 4S Sauce Bento
From Marc, Salmon Menchi-katsu: deep-fried breaded salmon cakes! Maki cooks up a delicious Chicken-nasu bento with her 3
Sukiyaki Soboro Bento & Scotch Egg Bento
From Marc, a sukiyaki-flavored ground meat and spinach Soboro bento. Maki makes a cute Scotch egg bento using quail eggs
Spaghetti Napolitan Bento & Curry Pilaf Bento
Marc's bento features pork chops with Japan's original ketchup flavored spaghetti Napolitan. Maki makes a one-dish curry
Braised Chicken Wing Bento & Stuffed Mushroom Bento
Marc's bento features chicken wings braised in a sweet and savory sauce. Maki brings you a bento of meat-stuffed mushroo
Chicken Tender Rolls Bento & Norimaki Meat Roll Bento
Marc makes chicken tender rolls with 2 Japanese stuffing, while Maki wraps her meat rolls with nori! Bento Topics introd
Dry Nikujaga Bento & Colorful Shumai Bento
From Marc, a dry version of everyone's favorite Nikujaga. Maki uses corn kernels and edamame to wrap shumai. And from Lo
Butter-Soy Sauce Shrimp Bento & Ebi Katsu Bento
Marc sautés shrimp with butter-soy sauce while Maki cooks up some delicious shrimp cakes. Bento Topics takes you to Shi
Steak Gyudon Bento & Kanitama(crab and egg)-don Bento
Mark's bento features sweet and savory steak on rice. Maki uses crabsticks to make a Chinese omelet. Bento Topics takes
Banbanji Bento & Miso Tsukune Bento
2 chicken bentos! From Maki, Miso Tsukune, and from Marc, Banbanji with sesame dressing. Bento Topics features Kyoto's t
Teriyaki Hamburg Bento & Chirashi-zushi Bento
From Marc, a teriyaki hamburg bento, and from Maki, Chirashi-zushi. Bento Topics features 2 Balinese favorites -- spicy
Salmon Teriyaki Bento & Apricot Butter Chicken Bento
Marc brings you an all-time favorite -- salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on
Buta-don Bento & Nasu Meat Roll Bento
From Marc, a bento of braised pork belly on rice, and from Maki, eggplant meat rolls. On Bento Topics, Hong Kong's fragr
Crispy Tofu Bento & Sweet and Sour Meatball Bento
From Marc, crispy fried tofu in a sweet ginger glaze, and from Maki, sweet and sour meatballs. And from Tottori Prefectu
Fruit Sando Bento & Hanami Bento
From Marc, a bento of braised pork belly on rice, and from Maki, eggplant meat rolls. On Bento Topics, Hong Kong's fragr
Chicken Katsudon Bento & Maki-maki Omurice Bento
From Marc, a crispy chicken cutlet with creamy egg sauce. Meanwhile, Maki makes a finger food version of Omurice. Bento
Shiitake Yaki-onigiri Bento & Kani Cream Korokke Bento
From Marc, toasted shiitake stuffed with rice and glazed with miso butter. Maki uses crab sticks to make quick and easy
Lamb Chop Bento & Tangy Chicken Bento
Marc grills lamb and veggies in a fragrant curry sauce. Maki glazes chicken with a clear sweet and sour sauce. Bento Top
Yaki-udon Bento & Rice Korokke Bento
Marc's bento features sweet and savory Yaki-udon noodles. Maki makes rice croquettes filled with cheese for her Rice Kor
Fried Wonton Bento & Whole Tomato Pilaf Bento
Marc makes fried wontons filled with spicy pork and shrimp. Maki cooks a whole tomato with rice and bacon to make a one-
Sushi Sandwich Bento & Norimaki Salmon Fritter Bento
Marc wraps various fillings with nori to make a handy sushi sandwich. Maki makes tasty Norimaki salmon fritters. And fro
Colorful Inari-sushi Bento & Cabbage Menchi-katsu Bento
Marc's bento is full of colorful Inari-sushi. Maki makes a crunchy cabbage Menchi-katsu bento. Bento Topics features Kar
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bento & Yakiniku Norimaki Bento
From Marc, a bento-friendly version of Chicken Cordon Bleu. From Maki, sushi rolls with Yakiniku and vegetables. And fro
Miso-butter Salmon Bento & Fried Stuffed Nasu Bento
Marc pays homage to a regional dish of miso-butter salmon. Maki's deep-fried stuffed eggplant is a favorite with kids. F
Harumaki Bento & Soy Meat Dry Curry Bento
Marc's bento features spring rolls packed with a rich and savory filling. Maki uses soy meat to make a healthy dry curry
Ganmodoki Bento & Pork Kinpira Burger Bento
Marc makes a bento with Ganmodoki, a traditional tofu and veggie dish. Maki makes a burger with teriyaki-style pork and
Saikoro Pepper Steak Bento & Sweet Potato Rice Bento
Marc dices a thick and tender steak to make a Saikoro Pepper Steak. Maki cooks Sweet Potato Rice in a pot. We also meet
Salmon Nanbanzuke Bento & Braised Pork Bento
Marc marinates fried salmon and veggies, while Maki marinates simmered pork. Both dishes can be prepared the night befor
Triple Curry Soboro Bento & Saba Katsu Bento
Marc makes a triple curry Soboro with ground meat and veggies. Maki uses canned Saba, or mackerel, to make a seafood ver
Tantanmen Bento & Veggie Wrapper Shumai Bento
Marc tops noodles with sesame sauce and ground meat to make a spicy Tantanmen Bento. Maki uses sliced veggies to wrap he
Ebi Fry Bento & Cabbage Roll Bento
Marc makes Ebi Fry, panko-breaded fried shrimp. A perfect match with tangy tartar sauce! Maki pan-fries bento-friendly c
Satsuma-age Bento & Garden Beef Roll Bento
Maki rolls veggies in sliced beef to make her colorful Garden Beef Roll Bento. Marc's bento features Satsuma-age, a trad
Miso-katsu Bento & Miso-chicken Sandwich Bento
A special episode centered on Aichi Prefecture, featuring bentos made by foreign residents of Aichi. Marc and Maki prepa
Tonteki Bento & Clam Rice Bento
Marc tops pork steak with sweet and spicy sauce to make a tasty Tonteki Bento. Maki makes an umami-rich Clam Bento, a lo
Teri-tama Sandwich Bento & Mosaic Sushi Bento
Maki uses an ice tray to make an easy yet beautiful Mosaic Sushi Bento. Marc makes a Teri-tama sandwich with teriyaki ch
Shichimi Chicken Bento & Shichimi Sausage Bento
Maki and Marc prepare bentos with Shichimi Togarashi, a blend of 7 spices that is used all throughout Japan. From Tokyo,
Taimeshi Bento & Oyaki Bento
Maki makes a bento with Oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi:
Beef and Spicy Mayo Roll Bento & Miso-mayo Sawara Bento
Maki makes a Miso-mayo Sawara (Spanish mackerel) Bento. Marc makes a Beef & Spicy Mayo Roll Bento. From the Philippines,
Sanga-burg Bento
In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an origina
Kinchaku Tamago Bento & Pork Inari Bento
Maki and Marc prepare bentos with Abura-age: deep-fried tofu. Marc makes a Kinchaku Tamago Bento while Maki makes a Pork
Curry Soup Bento & Creamy Kabocha Soup
In this special episode, Marc meets a skilled soup bento maker, Ariga Kaoru. She's known for her easy yet tasty recipes
Lamb and Veggie Stir-fry Bento & Tori-ten Bento
Today: bentos inspired by regional dishes. Marc makes a Hokkaido Prefecture specialty: lamb and veggie stir-fry. Maki ma
Kakiage Sandwich Bento & Veggie Menchi-Katsu Bento
Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a Kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie Menchi-katsu bent
Maple-miso Chicken Bento & Maple-mustard Pork Bento
Today: a look at some of the most popular user submissions to our website. Marc and Maki both make use of maple syrup in
Tochigi Special: Chicken Wing Gyoza Bento & Nori Gyoza Bento
Today: we travel to Tochigi Prefecture and meet some of its foreign residents, including bento makers and restaurant own
Curry Goya Champuru Bento & Purple Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
Marc makes a bento featuring goya or bitter melon, a specialty of Okinawa Prefecture. Maki makes korokke, or croquettes,
Stamina Donburi Bento & Salmon Avocado Bento
Today: energizing bentos! From Marc, sweet and savory pork belly on rice. From Maki, a colorful combination of salmon an
Meat-wrapped Onigiri Bento & Fireworks Onigiri Bento
Today: our chefs share their takes on onigiri! From Marc, sweet and savory beef wrapped around onigiri. From Maki, a "fi
Tofu Kara-age Bento & Pork Belly Kara-age Bento
Today: our chefs share their takes on kara-age! Marc opts for tofu instead of chicken, while Maki rolls up thinly sliced
Kara-age with Tangy Scallion Sauce Bento & Layered Katsu Bento
Maki layers cheese and basil between slices of pork to make deep-fried cutlets. Marc tosses crispy chicken in tangy scal
Salmon Daikon Bento & Tomato Sukiyaki Bento
From Maki, a delicious one-pan tomato sukiyaki. From Marc, pan-fried salmon and simmered daikon glazed with a sweet and
California Roll Bento & Crab Rice Bento
Today: a special episode focusing on Shimane Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Germany, Bangladesh and Brazil.
Oyster Rice Bento & Miso-butter Oyster Bento
From Maki, oysters sautéed in butter, served with miso sauce. From Marc, oysters along with rice cooked in a savory oys
Dashimaki Egg Sandwich Bento & Fried Meat-wrapped Quail Eggs Bento
Today on BENTO EXPO, Maki fries up quail eggs wrapped in pork, and Marc uses a microwave to make a dashimaki egg sandwic
Sobameshi (Fried Yakisoba-and-Rice) Bento & Pumpkin Mochi Bento
Today: a look at some viewer-submitted bentos. Marc makes sobameshi: chopped yakisoba and fried rice. Maki makes kabocha
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 b
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, Vietna
Onigiri Bento
Today: a beginner-friendly onigiri bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make onigiri, or rice balls. From Misa
Tamagoyaki Bento
Today: a beginner-friendly tamagoyaki bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make tamagoyaki, or rolled omelets.
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
Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento
Today: appetite-boosting curry bentos. Marc prepares a bento of katsu curry. Maki makes a bento using currywurst sausage
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 Ja
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 Da
Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento
Today: a beginner-friendly shiozake bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to prepare shiozake, or salt-cured salmo
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
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 dec
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 Omor
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
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 b
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
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 Melb
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 salm
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, Vie
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 c
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 Shizu
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 tw
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 tw
Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento
Today: a special episode focusing on Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan. We meet local Uyghur and Vietnamese bento m
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
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. Fro
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 b
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 In
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 picni
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. To
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. To
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
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
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.
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.
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, Ch
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 gin
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