BENTO EXPO: Season 6
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of BENTO EXPO Season 5.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Chicken Katsudon Bento & Maki-maki Omurice Bento
Apr 19, 2021 · 15 min
From Marc, a crispy chicken cutlet with creamy egg sauce. Meanwhile, Maki makes a finger food version of Omurice. Bento Topics features the food culture of Japan's popular island r
Shiitake Yaki-onigiri Bento & Kani Cream Korokke Bento
Apr 26, 2021 · 15 min
From Marc, toasted shiitake stuffed with rice and glazed with miso butter. Maki uses crab sticks to make quick and easy cream croquettes. Bento Topics showcases a yummy bento from
Lamb Chop Bento & Tangy Chicken Bento
May 24, 2021 · 15 min
Marc grills lamb and veggies in a fragrant curry sauce. Maki glazes chicken with a clear sweet and sour sauce. Bento Topics features Okayama Prefecture's famous Bara-zushi bento, e
Yaki-udon Bento & Rice Korokke Bento
May 31, 2021 · 15 min
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, pi
Fried Wonton Bento & Whole Tomato Pilaf Bento
Jun 21, 2021 · 15 min
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 famou
Sushi Sandwich Bento & Norimaki Salmon Fritter Bento
Jun 28, 2021 · 15 min
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 wrappe
Colorful Inari-sushi Bento & Cabbage Menchi-katsu Bento
Aug 2, 2021 · 15 min
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
Chicken Cordon Bleu Bento & Yakiniku Norimaki Bento
Aug 9, 2021 · 15 min
From Marc, a bento-friendly version of Chicken Cordon Bleu. From Maki, sushi rolls with Yakiniku and vegetables. And from Trinidad and Tobago, a bento packed with classics -- and l
Miso-butter Salmon Bento & Fried Stuffed Nasu Bento
Sep 20, 2021 · 15 min
Marc pays homage to a regional dish of miso-butter salmon. Maki's deep-fried stuffed eggplant is a favorite with kids. From the coast of the Sea of Japan, a specialty bento packed
Harumaki Bento & Soy Meat Dry Curry Bento
Sep 27, 2021 · 15 min
Marc's bento features spring rolls packed with a rich and savory filling. Maki uses soy meat to make a healthy dry curry bento. And from Milan, Italy, a bento featuring an all-time
Ganmodoki Bento & Pork Kinpira Burger Bento
Oct 18, 2021 · 15 min
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 Un
Saikoro Pepper Steak Bento & Sweet Potato Rice Bento
Oct 25, 2021 · 15 min
Marc dices a thick and tender steak to make a Saikoro Pepper Steak. Maki cooks Sweet Potato Rice in a pot. We also meet a Parisienne who has embraced the concept of sustainability
Salmon Nanbanzuke Bento & Braised Pork Bento
Nov 15, 2021 · 15 min
Marc marinates fried salmon and veggies, while Maki marinates simmered pork. Both dishes can be prepared the night before. From Awaji Island, charcoal-broiled conger pike over sush
Triple Curry Soboro Bento & Saba Katsu Bento
Nov 22, 2021 · 15 min
Marc makes a triple curry Soboro with ground meat and veggies. Maki uses canned Saba, or mackerel, to make a seafood version of Menchi-katsu. From Bangkok, a bento featuring ricebe
Tantanmen Bento & Veggie Wrapper Shumai Bento
Dec 20, 2021 · 15 min
Marc tops noodles with sesame sauce and ground meat to make a spicy Tantanmen Bento. Maki uses sliced veggies to wrap her colorful shumai packed with meat and vegetables. From Toky
Ebi Fry Bento & Cabbage Roll Bento
Dec 27, 2021 · 15 min
Marc makes Ebi Fry, panko-breaded fried shrimp. A perfect match with tangy tartar sauce! Maki pan-fries bento-friendly cabbage rolls stuffed with sliced meat and cheese. From Taipe
Satsuma-age Bento & Garden Beef Roll Bento
Jan 31, 2022 · 15 min
Maki rolls veggies in sliced beef to make her colorful Garden Beef Roll Bento. Marc's bento features Satsuma-age, a traditional sweet and savory fish cake. From Australia, a meat p
Miso-katsu Bento & Miso-chicken Sandwich Bento
Feb 7, 2022 · 15 min
A special episode centered on Aichi Prefecture, featuring bentos made by foreign residents of Aichi. Marc and Maki prepare bentos using Mame-miso. From Nagoya, a Tebasaki chicken w
Tonteki Bento & Clam Rice Bento
Feb 28, 2022 · 15 min
Marc tops pork steak with sweet and spicy sauce to make a tasty Tonteki Bento. Maki makes an umami-rich Clam Bento, a longtime favorite of fishermen in Tokyo Bay. From Tokyo, a Tam
Teri-tama Sandwich Bento & Mosaic Sushi Bento
Mar 7, 2022 · 15 min
Maki uses an ice tray to make an easy yet beautiful Mosaic Sushi Bento. Marc makes a Teri-tama sandwich with teriyaki chicken and eggs. From Guatemala, a bento featuring stew, tort