BENTO EXPO backdrop
Reality

The Best Episodes of BENTO EXPO Season 8

Every episode of BENTO EXPO Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of BENTO EXPO Season 8!

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

Airs on
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons9

All123456789

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 1 - Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento

    S8:E1

    Today: animal-themed bentos. From Maki, glass noodles form the mane of an adorable lion. From Marc, an elegant peacock bento with lots of veggies. From Singapore, a bento featuring Indian paratha.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 2 - Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento

    S8:E2

    Today: a special episode focusing on Hiroshima Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from West Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam and more. Marc and Maki make dishes with a Hiroshima specialty: lemon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 3 - Onigiri Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Onigiri Bento

    S8:E3

    Today: a beginner-friendly onigiri bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make onigiri, or rice balls. From Misaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, a bento featuring a variety of tuna dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 4 - Tamagoyaki Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Tamagoyaki Bento

    S8:E4

    Today: a beginner-friendly tamagoyaki bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make tamagoyaki, or rolled omelets. From Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, a bento featuring freshwater eel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 5 - Scallion Oil Chicken Bento & Salmon Piccata Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Scallion Oil Chicken Bento & Salmon Piccata Bento

    S8:E5

    Today: Maki and Marc make bentos using just one pan. Marc prepares scallion oil and crispy chicken. Maki makes a salmon piccata and bacon rolls. From the Philippines, a bento featuring coconut.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 6 - Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento

    S8:E6

    Today: appetite-boosting curry bentos. Marc prepares a bento of katsu curry. Maki makes a bento using currywurst sausages. From Yui in Shizuoka Prefecture, bentos featuring sakura shrimp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of BENTO EXPO

    READ
  7. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 7 - Vegan Shogayaki Bento & Japanese-style Tuna Pasta Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Vegan Shogayaki Bento & Japanese-style Tuna Pasta Bento

    S8:E7

    Today: bentos made with pantry staples. Marc prepares a soy meat shogayaki. Maki uses cans of tuna and corn to make a Japanese-style pasta. From South Korea, a market's unique bento cafe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 8 - Rainbow Soboro Bento & Green Veggies and Chicken Sandwich Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Rainbow Soboro Bento & Green Veggies and Chicken Sandwich Bento

    S8:E8

    Today: colorful bentos. Marc prepares a colorful soboro bento. Maki makes a sandwich bento with lots of veggies. From Daigo in Ibaraki Prefecture, a bento featuring a local variety of chicken, Okukuji shamo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 9 - Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento

    S8:E9

    Today: a beginner-friendly shiozake bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to prepare shiozake, or salt-cured salmon. From Hong Kong, a bento featuring a local favorite: XO sauce.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 10 - Chicken Kara-age Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Chicken Kara-age Bento

    S8:E10

    Today: a beginner-friendly chicken kara-age bento. Marc shares tips and guidance on how to make chicken kara-age, a type of fried chicken. From Niigata Prefecture, a bento featuring a variety of fresh seafood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 11 - Acorn Onigiri Bento & Japanese-style Baguette Sandwich Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Acorn Onigiri Bento & Japanese-style Baguette Sandwich Bento

    S8:E11

    Today: bentos perfect for autumn picnics. Marc prepares onigiri shaped like acorns. Maki makes sandwiches with acorn decorations. From Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, a bento of sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 12 - Mushroom Rice Bento & Wrap and Roll Sushi Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Mushroom Rice Bento & Wrap and Roll Sushi Bento

    S8:E12

    Marc makes a fragrant autumn rice bento with lots of mushrooms. Maki rolls up a cute and colorful sushi bento. From Omori in Tokyo, a bento featuring nori, or sheets of dried seaweed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 13 - Miso-glazed Pork Bento & Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Miso-glazed Pork Bento & Sweet Potato Korokke Bento

    S8:E13

    Today: a special episode focusing on Saitama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Indonesia and the US. Marc and Maki make dishes with Saitama specialties: sweet potatoes and miso-glazed pork.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 14 - Salmon Rice Bento & Rice Burger Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Salmon Rice Bento & Rice Burger Bento

    S8:E14

    Today, rice takes a starring role. Marc cooks rice and salmon in a single pot. Maki makes a rice burger with barbecued beef. From Kyoto Prefecture, an autumn bento featuring matsutake mushrooms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 15 - Miso Ramen Bento & Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Miso Ramen Bento & Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Bento

    S8:E15

    Today: tasty soup bentos with chef Ariga Kaoru. Together, our chefs whip up a variety of soup bentos featuring miso. We learn how to make a hearty pork miso soup, a miso ramen soup, and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 16 - Datemaki & Matsukazeyaki
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Datemaki & Matsukazeyaki

    S8:E16

    Today, Marc and Maki team up to make a tiered bento to celebrate the new year. It's full of auspicious dishes! From Melbourne, a sandwich bento made with love.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 17 - Salmon Pita Bento & Good Luck Chicken Katsu Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Salmon Pita Bento & Good Luck Chicken Katsu Bento

    S8:E17

    Today: bentos to support students studying for entrance exams. Maki makes a lucky chicken katsu bento. Marc makes a salmon pita that can be eaten with one hand. From Kitakyushu, a chicken rice bento.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 18 - Peanut Fried Rice Bento & Peanut Tsukune Chicken Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Peanut Fried Rice Bento & Peanut Tsukune Chicken Bento

    S8:E18

    Today: a special episode focusing on Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo. We meet local bento makers from Pakistan, Vietnam and Italy. Maki and Marc make bentos using peanuts, a Chiba specialty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 19 - Quick Omurice Bento & 10-minute Hamburg Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Quick Omurice Bento & 10-minute Hamburg Bento

    S8:E19

    Today: bentos that can be made in just ten minutes. Maki makes a quick and easy Hamburg bento. Marc makes a fluffy and creamy omelet over ketchup rice. From Taiwan, delicious vegetarian bentos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. BENTO EXPO Season 8 Episode 20 - Spring Blossom Chirashi-sushi Bento & Maki-maki Flower Bento
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Spring Blossom Chirashi-sushi Bento & Maki-maki Flower Bento

    S8:E20

    Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make gorgeous spring-themed bentos. From Shizuoka Prefecture's Izu Peninsula, a bento that features the best of both land and sea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento" is the best rated episode of "BENTO EXPO" season 8. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/28/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento".