Marc Matsumoto
Self - Host
BENTO EXPO (2016)
Season 4
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.
Released Dec. 7, 2016
Episode 15 min
None+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.japan, tmdb.cooking, tmdb.food, tmdb.culinary-arts, tmdb.bento, tmdb.japanese-cuisine, tmdb.asian-cuisine + 2 more, imdb.cooking, imdb.non-fiction
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
S4E1 - Sukiyaki & Japanese Style Sandwich
Marc makes a bento with sukiyaki, which is popular worldwide. Maki makes a Japanese-style sandwich bento, with butter-soy sauce pork and vegetables. Bento Trip features a bento shop in Paris, France.
May 6, 2019, midnight
S4E2 - Kakuni & Curry-flavored Grilled Onigiri
Marc demonstrates how to make kakuni, tender braised pork belly. Maki makes pan-fried rice balls seasoned with curry powder and packed with cheese. Bento Trip features a shirasu bento from Hamamatsu.
May 27, 2019, midnight
S4E3 - 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 chicken bento and a plump fried shrimp bento.
June 24, 2019, midnight
S4E4 - 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 gravy. From Maki, a double Maki-maki bento featuring 2 sushi rolls -- one inside out, and the other wrapped in an egg sheet. Bento Trip takes us to Toyama Prefecture for a look at a traditional Masu or cherry salmon sushi bento.
July 29, 2019, midnight
S4E5 - 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 chicken Chashu rolls. Also, a look at the Dutch love for sandwiches on Bento Trip.
Sept. 30, 2019, midnight
S4E6 - 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, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki Prefecture, home of Japanese chestnuts.
Oct. 28, 2019, midnight
S4E7 - 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. And on Bento Trip, a look at Malaysia's favorite portable food, Nasi Lemak.
Nov. 25, 2019, midnight
S4E8 - 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-fried pink salmon with a pure white coating. And on Bento Trip, a yummy wagyu bento!
Dec. 30, 2019, midnight
S4E9 - 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 pork. Bento Trip takes you to Belgium where cold cooked meats are a bento staple.
Jan. 27, 2020, midnight
S4E10 - 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 tempura! Bento Trip heads to Nikko for a taste of its famous Yuba made from soybeans.
March 23, 2020, midnight
Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Episode Runtime: 15 min.
Season Runtime: 1945 min.
Released: Dec. 7, 2016
Last Air Date: March 21, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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