What are the best episodes of BENTO EXPO?

The best rated episodes of BENTO EXPO are: Omugiri & Kara-age - S1E1 rated 7.0, Ganmodoki Bento & Pork Kinpira Burger Bento - S6E11 rated 6.0, Colorful Inari-sushi Bento & Cabbage Menchi-katsu Bento - S6E7 rated 6.0, Sushi Sandwich Bento & Norimaki Salmon Fritter Bento - S6E6 rated 6.0, Fried Wonton Bento & Whole Tomato Pilaf Bento - S6E5 rated 6.0, Yaki-udon Bento & Rice Korokke Bento - S6E4 rated 6.0, Rainbow Kakiage Bento & Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Buns Bento - S5E3 rated 6.0, Chicken Tebasaki Bento & Ten-musu Onigiri Bento - S4E10 rated 6.0

What are the worst episodes of BENTO EXPO?

The lowest rated episodes of BENTO EXPO are: Meatloaf Sandwich & Tamagoyaki - S1E2 rated 6.0, Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-maki - S1E3 rated 6.0, Vegetable Garden with Niku Miso & Mixed Rice with Mackerel - S2E2 rated 6.0, Shirataki Yakisoba & Shogayaki - S2E3 rated 6.0, Hanami Bento & Fun Rolls - S2E4 rated 6.0, Miso Salmon & Minced Meat Cutlet - S3E1 rated 6.0, Hamba-gu & Sukiyaki Onigirazu - S3E2 rated 6.0, Shumai & Tendon - S3E4 rated 6.0

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Best Episodes of BENTO EXPO

Omugiri & Kara-age
S1 Ep1
7.0
7th Dec 2016
Healthy, appetizing and economical, it's no wonder that bento are now so popular worldwide. This show will present bento ideas and anecdotes from overseas viewers. Starting with omurice made from the remnants of Christmas dinner, Marc Matsumoto demonstrates how to give your leftovers a bento makeover. Bento guru Maki Ogawa, meanwhile, shows how to use shared ingredients to meet the whole family's bento needs, beginning with a much-loved lunchbox staple: kara-age fried chicken.
Ganmodoki Bento & Pork Kinpira Burger Bento
S6 Ep11
6.0
18th Oct 2021
Marc makes a bento with Ganmodoki, a traditional tofu and veggie dish. Maki makes a burger with teriyaki-style pork and veggies. And from northeastern Japan, a bento packed with Uni, or sea urchin!
Colorful Inari-sushi Bento & Cabbage Menchi-katsu Bento
S6 Ep7
6.0
2nd Aug 2021
Marc's bento is full of colorful Inari-sushi. Maki makes a crunchy cabbage Menchi-katsu bento. Bento Topics features Karashi Mentaiko, the spicy and umami-rich delicacy of Fukuoka Prefecture in southern Japan.
Sushi Sandwich Bento & Norimaki Salmon Fritter Bento
S6 Ep6
6.0
28th Jun 2021
Marc wraps various fillings with nori to make a handy sushi sandwich. Maki makes tasty Norimaki salmon fritters. And from Seoul, a Bossam bento of boiled pork and condiments wrapped in leafy greens.
Fried Wonton Bento & Whole Tomato Pilaf Bento
S6 Ep5
6.0
21st Jun 2021
Marc makes fried wontons filled with spicy pork and shrimp. Maki cooks a whole tomato with rice and bacon to make a one-pot tomato pilaf. And from Matsue, a bento packed with famous Shijimi clams.
Yaki-udon Bento & Rice Korokke Bento
S6 Ep4
6.0
31st May 2021
Marc's bento features sweet and savory Yaki-udon noodles. Maki makes rice croquettes filled with cheese for her Rice Korokke bento. Bento Topics features Poland's favorite dish, pierogi dumplings.
Rainbow Kakiage Bento & Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Buns Bento
S5 Ep3
6.0
18th May 2020
Marc creates Japanese-style fritters with rainbow veggies. Maki uses sweet-and-sour chicken to make some funky Chinese steamed buns. We also meet a Dutch family who has embraced slow life, slow food!
Chicken Tebasaki Bento & Ten-musu Onigiri Bento
S4 Ep10
6.0
23rd Mar 2020
Maki and Marc team up to make a fun picnic bento of crispy fried chicken wings and Ten-musu -- onigiri stuffed with tempura! Bento Trip heads to Nikko for a taste of its famous Yuba made from soybeans.

Worst Episodes of BENTO EXPO

Meatloaf Sandwich & Tamagoyaki
S1 Ep2
6.0
14th Dec 2016
BENTO EXPO covers the healthy, appetizing and economical world of bento! On this episode we take a look at bento ideas from our viewers. In the studio, chef Marc Matsumoto makes a delicious and nutritious sandwich bento using leftover meatloaf. Maki shares her favorite tamagoyaki recipes. With the same ingredients and a little ingenuity, she makes 2 dishes: a healthy snack for her children and a hearty meal for her husband. Tune in to find out the secret to making delicious bento!
Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-maki
S1 Ep3
6.0
21st Dec 2016
Marc Matsumoto makes a bento with marinated fried-salmon, Maki shares a recipe for rolls made from boiled vegetables wrapped in meat. And we introduce the most popular bento sold in Taipei Station.
Vegetable Garden with Niku Miso & Mixed Rice with Mackerel
S2 Ep2
6.0
4th Jan 2018
Mark introduces a nutritious miso-flavored ground pork bento that goes along wonderfully with vegetables. Maki uses oily and delicious mackerel to make a grilled fish and rice bento. This time on Bento Trip, we travel to Indonesia to take a look at local bentos.
Shirataki Yakisoba & Shogayaki
S2 Ep3
6.0
11th Jan 2018
Maki shows us how to make a bento using the ever-popular ginger pork. Marc demonstrates how to make a simple and healthy yakisoba bento. We head to Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture during Bento Trip.
Hanami Bento & Fun Rolls
S2 Ep4
6.0
18th Jan 2018
Marc shows us how to make a colorful bento to eat during hanami, cherry blossom viewing. Maki uses a variety of delicious ingredients to make an easy spring roll bento. This time on Bento Trip, we introduce some bento from Bangkok, Thailand and meet local bento bloggers.
Miso Salmon & Minced Meat Cutlet
S3 Ep1
6.0
2nd May 2018
Maki demonstrates how to make menchi-katsu, a deep-fried ground meat patty that's loved by people of all ages. Her version for bento has cheese inside, making it extra delicious. Recently, fish and miso dishes have been trending in America, so Marc introduces the most popular amongst them: miso salmon bento. On Bento Trip, we head to the city of Akashi in Hyogo Prefecture to get a taste of octopus pot bento, a well-loved local ekiben that uses octopus caught right off the coast of the city.
Hamba-gu & Sukiyaki Onigirazu
S3 Ep2
6.0
30th May 2018
Maki shows us how to make a sukiyaki-style onigirazu (rice sandwich) bento. Her onigirazu are filled with fried eggs and beef seasoned with honey, soy sauce and sake. Marc creates a "one-bite hambagu" bento featuring bite-size hamburger steak. It comes together quickly, so it's perfect for a busy morning. Bento Trip introduces us to Korean kimbap, seaweed and rice rolls flavored with sesame oil. We visit a family in Korea that makes healthy kimbap bento using Western ingredients.
Shumai & Tendon
S3 Ep4
6.0
1st Aug 2018
Marc teaches how to make a pork and shrimp shumai bento. Vegetables such as cabbage, carrots and soramame fava beans are steamed alongside the shumai, making for a healthy meal that's easy to prepare. Maki demonstrates how to make a classic tendon bento featuring imitation crab, cod, asparagus and kabocha pumpkin. She reveals the secrets behind making flavorful, crispy tempura using batter made with only flour and water. On Bento Trip, travel to Indonesia!

BENTO EXPO Episode Guide

Omugiri & Kara-age
S1 Ep1
7.0
7th Dec 2016
Healthy, appetizing and economical, it's no wonder that bento are now so popular worldwide. This show will present bento ideas and anecdotes from overseas viewers. Starting with omurice made from the remnants of Christmas dinner, Marc Matsumoto demonstrates how to give your leftovers a bento makeover. Bento guru Maki Ogawa, meanwhile, shows how to use shared ingredients to meet the whole family's bento needs, beginning with a much-loved lunchbox staple: kara-age fried chicken.
Meatloaf Sandwich & Tamagoyaki
S1 Ep2
6.0
14th Dec 2016
BENTO EXPO covers the healthy, appetizing and economical world of bento! On this episode we take a look at bento ideas from our viewers. In the studio, chef Marc Matsumoto makes a delicious and nutritious sandwich bento using leftover meatloaf. Maki shares her favorite tamagoyaki recipes. With the same ingredients and a little ingenuity, she makes 2 dishes: a healthy snack for her children and a hearty meal for her husband. Tune in to find out the secret to making delicious bento!
Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-maki
S1 Ep3
6.0
21st Dec 2016
Marc Matsumoto makes a bento with marinated fried-salmon, Maki shares a recipe for rolls made from boiled vegetables wrapped in meat. And we introduce the most popular bento sold in Taipei Station.
2016-2017 Highlights
S1 Ep4
21st Mar 2017
Bento Expo covers the healthy, appetizing and economical world of bento! A special thanks to the bento lovers from nearly 30 countries who sent in photos of their bento ideas. On this episode we'll introduce recipes for the most liked photos as chosen by our viewers. Then, bento creator Maki Ogawa shows off an easy-to-make bento that's perfect for a picnic during cherry blossom season. We'll also review some of the most popular bento recipes from previews episodes.

Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are beautifully and creatively presented. This NHK series features demonstrations and advice by Japanese bento experts, as well as shares some of the bento pictures and videos sent in by viewers worldwide.

The best rated episodes of BENTO EXPO are:

Omugiri & Kara-age S1E1 rated 7.0
Ganmodoki Bento & Pork Kinpira Burger Bento S6E11 rated 6.0
Colorful Inari-sushi Bento & Cabbage Menchi-katsu Bento S6E7 rated 6.0
Sushi Sandwich Bento & Norimaki Salmon Fritter Bento S6E6 rated 6.0
Fried Wonton Bento & Whole Tomato Pilaf Bento S6E5 rated 6.0
Yaki-udon Bento & Rice Korokke Bento S6E4 rated 6.0
Rainbow Kakiage Bento & Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Buns Bento S5E3 rated 6.0
Chicken Tebasaki Bento & Ten-musu Onigiri Bento S4E10 rated 6.0

The lowest rated episodes of BENTO EXPO are:

Meatloaf Sandwich & Tamagoyaki S1E2 rated 6.0
Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-maki S1E3 rated 6.0
Vegetable Garden with Niku Miso & Mixed Rice with Mackerel S2E2 rated 6.0
Shirataki Yakisoba & Shogayaki S2E3 rated 6.0
Hanami Bento & Fun Rolls S2E4 rated 6.0
Miso Salmon & Minced Meat Cutlet S3E1 rated 6.0
Hamba-gu & Sukiyaki Onigirazu S3E2 rated 6.0
Shumai & Tendon S3E4 rated 6.0