BENTO EXPO - Season 0 Episode 1
With the pandemic making it difficult to dine out, making bentos has become a global trend. New York-based chef David Bouley is aiming to revolutionize the US diet with health-conscious bentos made with nutritious ingredients. He's developing innovative bentos that combine French cooking techniques with traditional Japanese ingredients. At their core is the concept of transforming high-quality gourmet into a compact experience. The goal: to breathe new life into the struggling restaurant industry. BENTO EXPO host Marc Matsumoto links up remotely with Bouley to discuss his bento challenge.
- Genre: Reality
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: japan, cooking, food, culinary arts, bento, japanese cuisine, asian cuisine
- Cast: Marc Matsumoto, Maki Ogawa