Bento

Bento boxes are popular for school and work lunches, picnics, and on-the-go meals!

New to bento-packing? Start with our Ultimate Guide to Bento Box Lunch (including best bento boxes, food safety, how to pack, etc.)

Discover our easy bento recipes and lunch box ideas, such as chicken meatball bento, honey soy sauce chicken bento, egg salad sandwich, and more.

3 easy bento boxes filled with delicious meals.
A white dish containing Chicken Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce.

Chicken Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce チキンミートボール甘酢和え

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So juicy, tender, and easy to make, these delicious Chicken Meatballs with Sweet and...
Colorful thick Japanese sandwich, Wanpaku Sandiwch (Sando), shows the filling and piles up on the table.

Wanpaku Sandwich わんぱくサンド

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Meet hottest style of sandwich from Japan - Wanpaku Sandwich (or Sando for short)....
Miso Yaki Onigiri placed on a bizenware ceramic plate garnished with shiso leaf.

Miso Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls) 味噌焼きおにぎり

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Sweet, savory miso sauce slathered on warm rice balls, this Miso Yaki Onigiri is...
Rice with Mountain Vegetables (Sansai Gohan) served in a green ceramic bowl.

Sansai Gohan (Rice with Mountain Vegetables) 山菜ご飯

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Sansai Gohan is a mixed rice dish filled with fresh, tender, fragrant mountain vegetables....
Cherry blossom rice balls on a white plate.

Cherry Blossom Rice Balls 桜のおにぎり

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Representing the elegance of the changing season with trees in full bloom, these Cherry...
Chicken Tempura (Toriten) served in a bamboo basket.

Chicken Tempura (Toriten) とり天 (Video)

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Chicken Tempura is a regional favorite in Oita Prefecture of Kyushu region in Japan....
A Japanese bowl containing Kinpira Renkon (Lotus Root).

Kinpira Renkon (Japanese Lotus Root Stir-Fry) きんぴら蓮根

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Crisp yet tender with bursts of sweet and savory flavors, Kinpira Renkon, or Japanese...
Simmered Kabocha Squash in a Japanese square bowl.

Japanese Simmered Kabocha かぼちゃの煮物

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Cooked in a savory dashi broth, this Japanese Simmered Kabocha Squash makes a comforting healthy...
Gluten Free Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) on a white plate.

Gluten Free Karaage グルテンフリー唐揚

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Crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside, this delicious Gluten...
Ceramic plates containing round Kabocha Croquettes (Korokke).

Kabocha Croquettes (Korokke) かぼちゃコロッケ

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Kabocha croquettes (korokke) is our family's fall favorite. Crispy on the outside and naturally...
Teriyaki Steak Rolls 野菜の牛肉巻き | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Teriyaki Steak Rolls 野菜の牛肉巻き

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My savory, pan-seared Teriyaki Steak Rolls with veggies are glazed in homemade teriyaki sauce....
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