{"title":"Lisa Kitahara's Favorite Products!","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLisa Kitahara is the Toronto-based multitalented creator behind the wonderfully successful Okonomi Kitchen \u003ca title=\"Okonomi Kitchen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okonomikitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.okonomikitchen.com\/\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/okonomikitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/okonomikitchen\/\"\u003einstagram\u003c\/a\u003e account. Drawing from her Chinese and Japanese heritage, she shares truly original plant-forward recipes that are a mouthwatering, creative blend of flavors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe're honored to partner with her to make these Japanese kitchen items available to you! Selected by Lisa, these are tried-and-true tools she uses in her own kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sushi-mold","title":"Hinoki Sushi Mold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake Perfect Pressed Sushi at Home with the Hinoki Sushi Mold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHinoki Sushi Mold\u003c\/b\u003e is an elegant and practical tool for creating \u003cb\u003eoshizushi\u003c\/b\u003e (pressed sushi) with ease and precision. Made from solid Hinoki cedar wood, this mold not only adds a touch of natural beauty to your kitchen but also enhances your sushi-making experience with its light, aromatic fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Mie, Japan, this mold is designed for simplicity and efficiency. Its sturdy build ensures evenly pressed sushi every time, whether you’re making traditional layered sushi or experimenting with your own creations. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts or anyone looking to bring Japanese cuisine to their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the mold on top of the bottom board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine the mold with plastic wrap, fill with sushi rice and top with thin slices of raw fish, smoked salmon, thinly sliced vegetables, or whatever you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the plastic over the top of the rice and toppings and push down gently with the top lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice the sushi where the grooves are- right through the plastic wrap. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoilà- perfectly portioned sushi!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Umezawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32927738986601,"sku":"2829","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/8962\/products\/261567.jpg?v=1637735171"},{"product_id":"oyako-nabe-pan","title":"Oyako Nabe Pan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for making \u003cem\u003eoyakodon\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003ea rice bowl topped with chicken and onions sautéed in egg and sweet sauce), this traditional Japanese pan makes it easy to cook and serve directly over a bowl of rice. Its vertical handle saves space on the stovetop while giving you precision and control for perfect simmered dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: The matching lid for this pan is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bentodeals.com\/products\/oyako-nabe-lid\" title=\"Japanese Oyako Nabe Lid Oyakodon Bento\u0026amp;co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esold separately\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto help cook your oyakodon evenly and keep it moist. Using the lid can help the flavors infuse and the egg set perfectly on top of the chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32927746195561,"sku":"YH8968","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/8962\/products\/1_615eb767-085e-4efa-be58-85dae23fade5.png?v=1664929476"},{"product_id":"veggie-cup","title":"Green Veggie Cups | Square","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur Veggie Cups are your secret weapon for bento organization! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMade from antimicrobial, sturdy BPA-free plastic, these convenient dividers are durable, microwave + dishwasher safe, and instantly make your bento cuter! Perfect for dips, fruit slices, or to separate your sides from your main meal\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #202122; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #fdfdfd; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eyou name it! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Veggie Cups | Square \u003c\/strong\u003eis a set of 4 lettuce-like square cups. Stackable for easy storage.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinkatec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32927718342761,"sku":"425976","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/8962\/files\/425976_1.jpg?v=1746065251"},{"product_id":"magewappa-hina","title":"Magewappa Bento Box | Hina","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMagewappa | Hina \u003c\/b\u003eis a large, two-tier box of two circular containers that stack on top of each other and a lid that rests lightly on top of the box.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovingly made one-by-one in Odate, Akita (Japan) by local craftsmen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"characteristics\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Odate Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32927732039785,"sku":"2340","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/8962\/files\/2340_Magewappa_Hina.webp?v=1777528266"},{"product_id":"magewappa-koban","title":"Magewappa Bento Box | Koban","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMagewappa | Koban\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large, one-tier, oval shaped box with a lid that covers the sides of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovingly made one-by-one in Odate, Akita (Japan) by local craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odate Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32927732105321,"sku":"2430","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/8962\/files\/2430_Magewappa_Koban.webp?v=1777528244"},{"product_id":"woven-bamboo-bento","title":"Woven Bamboo Bento Box","description":"Elevate your onigiri (Japanese rice balls), sandwiches and favorite portable foods with the stunning Woven Bamboo Bento Box, showcasing the beauty of Japanese artisanship.","brand":"Yamaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32927763759209,"sku":"70050","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/8962\/files\/70050_WovenBambooBentoBox_10.jpg?v=1746688259"},{"product_id":"tempura-fry-pot-with-lid-and-thermometer","title":"Tempura Fry Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted in \u003cb\u003eTsubame Sanjo\u003c\/b\u003e, a region renowned for its exceptional metalwork, this \u003cb\u003e20cm Tempura Fry Pot\u003c\/b\u003e is your key to perfectly fried dishes every time. 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