Another important aspect of bento boxes, besides the way the dishes look together, is how they are seasoned. The foods are often well seasoned, so they still taste delicious at room temperature.

Jin Doshirak in Louisville serves a variety of Korean and Japanese dishes, including everything from miso soup and ramen to bulgogi and kimchi.

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I use plastic wrap to help shape and place the omelet in a bento box. I recommend cooking the noodles separately from the other ingredients because wrapping only noodles in a thin omelet is easier.

Grilled salmon and chikuwa (tubular fish paste cake) isobe-age are standard ingredients in lunch boxes often ... for a grilled salmon bento, give this a try. Everyday dishes add a wow factor ...