E1 - Chicken Katsudon Bento & Maki-maki Omurice Bento

Aired: April 19, 2021

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 resort, Okinawa Prefecture.

E2 - Shiitake Yaki-onigiri Bento & Kani Cream Korokke Bento

Aired: April 26, 2021

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 the Philippines.

E3 - Lamb Chop Bento & Tangy Chicken Bento

Aired: May 24, 2021

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, eaten on festive occasions.

E4 - Yaki-udon Bento & Rice Korokke Bento

Aired: May 31, 2021

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, pierogi dumplings.

E5 - Fried Wonton Bento & Whole Tomato Pilaf Bento

Aired: June 21, 2021

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 famous Shijimi clams.

E6 - Sushi Sandwich Bento & Norimaki Salmon Fritter Bento

Aired: June 28, 2021

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 wrapped in leafy greens.

E7 - Colorful Inari-sushi Bento & Cabbage Menchi-katsu Bento

Aired: August 02, 2021

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 Prefecture in southern Japan.

E8 - Chicken Cordon Bleu Bento & Yakiniku Norimaki Bento

Aired: August 09, 2021

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 lots of chili peppers!

E9 - Miso-butter Salmon Bento & Fried Stuffed Nasu Bento

Aired: September 20, 2021

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 with turban shells.

E10 - Harumaki Bento & Soy Meat Dry Curry Bento

Aired: September 27, 2021

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 favorite -- lasagna!

E11 - Ganmodoki Bento & Pork Kinpira Burger Bento

Aired: October 18, 2021

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 Uni, or sea urchin!

E12 - Saikoro Pepper Steak Bento & Sweet Potato Rice Bento

Aired: October 25, 2021

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 in making bentos.

E13 - Salmon Nanbanzuke Bento & Braised Pork Bento

Aired: November 15, 2021

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 sushi rice!

E14 - Triple Curry Soboro Bento & Saba Katsu Bento

Aired: November 22, 2021

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 riceberry.

E15 - Tantanmen Bento & Veggie Wrapper Shumai Bento

Aired: December 20, 2021

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 Tokyo, a tempura bento.

E16 - Ebi Fry Bento & Cabbage Roll Bento

Aired: December 27, 2021

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 Taipei, a Gua Bao bento.

E17 - Satsuma-age Bento & Garden Beef Roll Bento

Aired: January 31, 2022

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 pie bento.

E18 - Miso-katsu Bento & Miso-chicken Sandwich Bento

Aired: February 07, 2022

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 wing bento.

E19 - Tonteki Bento & Clam Rice Bento

Aired: February 28, 2022

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 Tamagoyaki sandwich.

E20 - Teri-tama Sandwich Bento & Mosaic Sushi Bento

Aired: March 07, 2022

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, tortillas and pilaf.