Kawaii Café Bento Classic and Fun Bentos to Make at Home

by Yuko; Noriko

• ISBN13: 9781577156123
• ISBN10: 1577156129
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2026-01-13
• Publisher: Rock Point

Summary

Create your own quick, easy, and irresistibly cute bento box meals! Kawaii Café Bento gives you over 50 healthy, delicious options, beautifully illustrated in a fun anime style.

This inventive book brings the art of Japanese bento boxes to life with a playful twist, perfect for anyone looking to save money and enjoy a balanced, satisfying meal each day—with an extra touch of kawaii charm.

Offering recipes for both mains and sides, this book invites you to mix and match daily, using a combination of traditional and nontraditional ingredients. Adorable kawaii illustrations bring each recipe to life, making bento-making fun and accessible for seasoned cooks and newcomers alike. Learn about:

• Different types of bento boxes and accessories
• How to assemble your box
• What pantry staples to keep on hand
• Tips for planning ahead to make your morning prep a breeze

With cute and easy-to-follow recipes, there’s a bento style for everyone:

• Classic Japanese Bento
• Noodle Bento
• 10-Minute Bento
• Vegan Bento
• And more!

From the series that includes Kawaii Café Ramen and Kawaii Café Bubble Tea, Kawaii Café Bento features adorable illustrations designed to create a charming and whimsical cooking experience. Dive into a world of fun, flavor, and creativity that makes bento boxes a joy to prepare, eat, and share with loved ones.

Author Biography

Yuko launched japanesecooking101.com with Noriko in 2012  to show the world how to make fresh, simple, and tasty Japanese meals that can be prepared at home by everyone. Yuko grew up in Japan watching her mother and grandmother prepare food at home. Today she creates recipes based on those memories, as well as her own years of experience cooking at home for her own family. She lives in San Diego, California.Noriko launched japanesecooking101.com with Yuko in 2012  to show the world how to make fresh, simple, and tasty Japanese meals that can be prepared at home by everyone. Noriko is a professionally trained pastry chef who grew up in Japan watching her mother and grandmother prepare food at home. Today she creates recipes based on those memories as well as her own years of experience cooking at home for her own family. She lives in San Diego, California.