Marc Matsumoto
Self - Host
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BENTO EXPO
Season 8
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Episode 115 min2023-04-28
Chirashi-zushi Peacock Bento & Glass Noodle Lion Bento
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.
Episode 215 min2023-05-12
Lemon-marinated Shrimp Bento & Lemon Chirashi-zushi Bento
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.
Episode 315 min2023-05-26
Onigiri Bento
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.
Episode 415 min2023-06-09
Tamagoyaki Bento
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.
Episode 515 min2023-06-23
Scallion Oil Chicken Bento & Salmon Piccata Bento
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.
Episode 615 min2023-07-07
Katsu Curry Bento & Currywurst Bento
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.
Episode 715 min2023-07-28
Vegan Shogayaki Bento & Japanese-style Tuna Pasta Bento
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.
Episode 815 min2023-08-11
Rainbow Soboro Bento & Green Veggies and Chicken Sandwich Bento
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.
Episode 915 min2023-09-08
Salt-cured Salmon (Shiozake) Bento
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.
Episode 1015 min2023-09-22
Chicken Kara-age Bento
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.
Episode 1115 min2023-10-06
Acorn Onigiri Bento & Japanese-style Baguette Sandwich Bento
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.
Episode 1215 min2023-10-20
Mushroom Rice Bento & Wrap and Roll Sushi Bento
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.
Episode 1315 min2023-11-03
Miso-glazed Pork Bento & Sweet Potato Korokke Bento
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.
Episode 1415 min2023-11-17
Salmon Rice Bento & Rice Burger Bento
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.
Episode 1515 min2023-12-08
Miso Ramen Bento & Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup) Bento
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.
Episode 1615 min2023-12-22
Datemaki & Matsukazeyaki
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.
Episode 1715 min2024-01-19
Salmon Pita Bento & Good Luck Chicken Katsu Bento
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.
Episode 1815 min2024-02-02
Peanut Fried Rice Bento & Peanut Tsukune Chicken Bento
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.
Episode 1915 min2024-03-01
Quick Omurice Bento & 10-minute Hamburg Bento
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.
Episode 2015 min2024-03-15
Spring Blossom Chirashi-sushi Bento & Maki-maki Flower Bento
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.