BENTO EXPO: Season 7
Season 7 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 6.
- 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 7 Progress Shield
Shichimi Chicken Bento & Shichimi Sausage Bento
Apr 29, 2022 · 15 min
Maki and Marc prepare bentos with Shichimi Togarashi, a blend of 7 spices that is used all throughout Japan. From Tokyo, a hanami bento perfect for viewing cherry blossoms.
Taimeshi Bento & Oyaki Bento
May 6, 2022 · 15 min
Maki makes a bento with Oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi: sea bream with rice. From Singapore, a bento influencer!
Beef and Spicy Mayo Roll Bento & Miso-mayo Sawara Bento
Jun 3, 2022 · 15 min
Maki makes a Miso-mayo Sawara (Spanish mackerel) Bento. Marc makes a Beef & Spicy Mayo Roll Bento. From the Philippines, bento boxes that combine cute characters and traditional fl
Sanga-burg Bento
Jun 10, 2022 · 15 min
In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, Sangayaki: grilled fi
Kinchaku Tamago Bento & Pork Inari Bento
Jul 8, 2022 · 15 min
Maki and Marc prepare bentos with Abura-age: deep-fried tofu. Marc makes a Kinchaku Tamago Bento while Maki makes a Pork Inari Bento. From Bali, a picnic featuring Ikan Bakar, a ta
Curry Soup Bento & Creamy Kabocha Soup
Jul 15, 2022 · 15 min
In this special episode, Marc meets a skilled soup bento maker, Ariga Kaoru. She's known for her easy yet tasty recipes for soup made in vacuum flasks. Marc prepares an original cu
Lamb and Veggie Stir-fry Bento & Tori-ten Bento
Aug 12, 2022 · 15 min
Today: bentos inspired by regional dishes. Marc makes a Hokkaido Prefecture specialty: lamb and veggie stir-fry. Maki makes Tori-ten fried chicken, a dish from Oita Prefecture. Fro
Kakiage Sandwich Bento & Veggie Menchi-Katsu Bento
Aug 19, 2022 · 15 min
Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a Kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie Menchi-katsu bento. From Kamakura, a bento featuring a colorful assortment of
Maple-miso Chicken Bento & Maple-mustard Pork Bento
Sep 30, 2022 · 15 min
Today: a look at some of the most popular user submissions to our website. Marc and Maki both make use of maple syrup in their bentos. From Hong Kong, a family picnic bento.
Tochigi Special: Chicken Wing Gyoza Bento & Nori Gyoza Bento
Oct 7, 2022 · 15 min
Today: we travel to Tochigi Prefecture and meet some of its foreign residents, including bento makers and restaurant owners. Maki and Marc prepare bentos inspired by Tochigi.
Curry Goya Champuru Bento & Purple Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
Oct 28, 2022 · 15 min
Marc makes a bento featuring goya or bitter melon, a specialty of Okinawa Prefecture. Maki makes korokke, or croquettes, with purple sweet potatoes. From Thailand, a bento in a tra
Stamina Donburi Bento & Salmon Avocado Bento
Nov 11, 2022 · 15 min
Today: energizing bentos! From Marc, sweet and savory pork belly on rice. From Maki, a colorful combination of salmon and avocado. From Kawagoe, a bento featuring sweet potatoes.
Meat-wrapped Onigiri Bento & Fireworks Onigiri Bento
Nov 25, 2022 · 15 min
Today: our chefs share their takes on onigiri! From Marc, sweet and savory beef wrapped around onigiri. From Maki, a "fireworks" boiled-egg onigiri. And from Mongolia, a bento feat
Tofu Kara-age Bento & Pork Belly Kara-age Bento
Dec 9, 2022 · 15 min
Today: our chefs share their takes on kara-age! Marc opts for tofu instead of chicken, while Maki rolls up thinly sliced pork. From the port of Shimonoseki, a bento featuring fugu,
Kara-age with Tangy Scallion Sauce Bento & Layered Katsu Bento
Dec 30, 2022 · 15 min
Maki layers cheese and basil between slices of pork to make deep-fried cutlets. Marc tosses crispy chicken in tangy scallion sauce. And from Taiwan, a bento featuring a local favor
Salmon Daikon Bento & Tomato Sukiyaki Bento
Jan 13, 2023 · 15 min
From Maki, a delicious one-pan tomato sukiyaki. From Marc, pan-fried salmon and simmered daikon glazed with a sweet and savory sauce. From Arita, a curry bento served in a bowl you
California Roll Bento & Crab Rice Bento
Feb 3, 2023 · 15 min
Today: a special episode focusing on Shimane Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Germany, Bangladesh and Brazil. Marc and Maki make dishes with a Shimane specialty: snow cr
Oyster Rice Bento & Miso-butter Oyster Bento
Feb 17, 2023 · 15 min
From Maki, oysters sautéed in butter, served with miso sauce. From Marc, oysters along with rice cooked in a savory oyster dashi. From Colombia, a fiambre bento wrapped in a planta
Dashimaki Egg Sandwich Bento & Fried Meat-wrapped Quail Eggs Bento
Mar 3, 2023 · 15 min
Today on BENTO EXPO, Maki fries up quail eggs wrapped in pork, and Marc uses a microwave to make a dashimaki egg sandwich. From Malaysia, a bento featuring Nyonya cuisine.
Sobameshi (Fried Yakisoba-and-Rice) Bento & Pumpkin Mochi Bento
Mar 17, 2023 · 15 min
Today: a look at some viewer-submitted bentos. Marc makes sobameshi: chopped yakisoba and fried rice. Maki makes kabocha dumplings stuffed with cheese. From Kobe, a bento made with