Ekiben, Japanese Bento Boxes

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This week Wasabi, a UK fast-food import that specializes in serving individually wrapped sushi and fresh bento boxes, opened in New York’s fashion district to long lines of busy office workers and fashionistas on the move. In this video by Saveur, watch how Japanese commuters consume ekiben, artfully crafted and regionally specific bento boxes sold at train stations.

Saveur: Ekiben from William Hereford on Vimeo.

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