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Monday, January 17, 2011

cha soba bento


Hi bento pals!  Lunch for Tuesday features green tea soba noodles with ginger, chives, yellow pepper, maitake mushrooms, chives and snow peas. Teriyaki eel with garlic buds and a slice of Japanese turnip pickle (with a bit of wasabi tobiko on top) also inside.

The turnip pickle in its pretty package:

Yearning for spring as I do this time of year, the bright pink pickle lends a welcome vivid note of color (I used a cherry blossom cutter for the floral imprint)


 Yummy teriyaki eel


Hope your week is off to a good start!





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38 comments:

  1. Jenn and Jac @ sketch-free eatingJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    wow so colourful! I've been meaning to try soba noodles I really like how filling they can be.

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  2. Lia ChenJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    OMG Jenn! This bento looks so beautiful! Pink pickled daikon is so bright. This is my first time to see pink pickled daikon. We only have the yellow takuan so far. Great to see this bento as a work of art :)

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  3. BentobirdJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Hi J and J! Yes indeed, soba is filling and I find it energizing, too :D

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  4. BentobirdJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Aw, thanks a lot for this wonderful comment, Lia, means so much to me...hope pink daikon becomes available near you, I'd love to see how you'd use it your beautiful bentos!

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  5. Katy CrayonJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Your bento are always a feast for the eyes! I've seen green tea soba noodles at my local Asian market. I might just have to try them!

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  6. BoboJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Love your Soba bento, love the pink turnip pickles and a hint of the wasabi tobiko.
    I have always love the Blue flower you add to your bento. Is it the Daffodil?

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  7. Robin OJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    You always inspire both in taste and vision. Love the iris, the bento and the care you take in each post.

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  8. Bento CatJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    OOOooo this has definitely brighten up my morning! and it definitely makes my day to see such a beautiful creation first thing I wake up. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a beautiful day too! :D

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  9. OhayoBentoJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    AFter these wonderful photos my week is off to a great start. I've missed being able to come and see your wonderful bentos. I love the pink radish, the color really pops.

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  10. SysylJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    The color is so vibrant!It looks yummy too. Always love your bento color combination :)

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  11. BentobirdJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you Katy! Please give cha soba a try--so versatile and perfect for your Japanese food bentos!

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  12. BentobirdJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Bobo, thank you for your kind and encouraging comments, they are such a treat to read! The flower is a Japanese iris from a bouquet we purchased over the weekend...have a great day :D

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  13. BentobirdJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks Robin! Its so fun to share foodie inspiration with you...loved your recent stir-fry tutorial post, I always learn someting new at your blog :D

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  14. BentobirdJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Greetings Bento Cat, so happy you liked this one!!

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  15. BentobirdJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hi there Heather, what's new? Thank you and I think we both love vivid shades of pink!

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  16. BentobirdJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Thank you Sysyl! Have a lovely day, see you over at Purple Angel!

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  17. LexiJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    WOW that eel looks lovely - I've never tried it but I will now! Always inspiring me to check out new flavours :)

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  18. BentobirdJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Aw, so cool to read that Lexi! One of my fav sushi combos is eel and avocado--YUM!

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  19. Happy Little BentoJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Lovely combinations of flavors here. A nice wake-up call for the week!

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  20. MauriJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    very nice!!!mauri

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  21. ArudhiJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful! I`m curious about the wasabi tobiko. I love wasabi and I sure love fish roe too!

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  22. BentobirdJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks so much sherimiya! Happy Wednesday :D

    The sun is shining here and it is to warm up to 45 degrees today, woo hoo!

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  23. BentobirdJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Ciao Mauri, I enjoyed visiting your beautifully colorful blog, thanks for visiting!

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  24. BentobirdJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Hi there Arudhi! Thanks! Hope you'll try some wasabi tobiko soon--really cool flavor, pretty bright green sparkle :D

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  25. Mrs. PJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Unagi! This bento looks delicious! I wanna take a bite!!

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  26. tinyskilletJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    OMG, this is so full of color I love it. I have not heard of a maitake mushroom before, they are beautiful! I love the Japanese turnip pickle, I am going to look for that! You are so clever with the flower cutter and wasabi tobiko on top. My last bento looks just put together, not created! I think I need to find a new bento box to get my creative juices flowing again. I am also searching for a bamboo bento, it gives the whole thing a little warmth (if that makes any sense).



    We are finally getting to normal temps back in the 70s again. I'm a happy camper! Your bentos always help too!



    Happy Wednesday! Cheers!

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  27. BentobirdJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Thanks so much Mrs. P! Hope you are having a great week :D

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  28. BentobirdJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Hi Lyndsey, always love reading your warm and friendly comments! Glad you liked this one--using colors as winter therapy for a gray month!

    OMG, I'm with you re bamboo bento boxes, please tell me if you find a good source. It is the one bento item I really crave for my collection now! I know Rakuten has them per megan's beautiful posts but I've been holding back on a slightly splurgy purchase(shipping=ouch!). Maybe I just need to go ahead anyway!

    "Wamth" is exactly the word for what is so appealing about this type of bento box :)

    Speaking of warmth, please enjoy those 70 degree temperatures for me, dear pal! I'll bet your creative inspiration will be rebounding in no time...

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  29. PikkoJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    LOVE your colors in this bento! So bright and inviting!

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  30. tata | bonitafoodJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Gosh! I'm amazed! This is stunning, Jenn... Your bento picture is just like a painting (the color combination, the composition, arrangement... oh my). I especially love the pink and mushroom flowers - definitely beautiful :D

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  31. BentobirdJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Thank you Pikko! Trying to make spring arrive just bit more quickly :D!

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  32. BentobirdJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Hi Ta! How are things? SO glad you enjoyed this one my friend!

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  33. The Church Cook January 20, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oh, dear me! All the things I love with such beauty and COLOR! :) Always my pleasure to see your creations!

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  34. BentobirdJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Hello Kay! I'm honored by your words...wishing you a beautiful week-end :D

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  35. Susan YuenJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Amazing and gorgeous colors in your bento! Your food always looks so delicious and inviting. :)

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  36. BentobirdJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Susan! Aw, thanks so much, glad you liked this one! Have a fantastic weekend dear :D

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  37. Sonoma BentoJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Ohhh! Where did you get the eel? Did you prepare it yourself? My hubby and I loooove eel, and I would love to know how to prepare it.

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  38. BentobirdJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Hi there SB! We picked up this eel at a Japanese market (Mitsuwa)...was wondering, how's shopping for Japanese food items in Sonoma County? Do you go to San Fran for them?

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