The word Bento, meaning “convenience”, can be traced as far back as Song Dynasty China. Yet it wasn’t until the 16th century Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japanese history that the beautiful black-lacquered wooden box was developed to serve food during the annual cherry-blossom festivities. Reflecting mingmei principles of marrying form and function, the bento box is as practical as it is beautiful, providing separate compartments for foods that are hot, cold, sauced and dry.
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Whether created by a Japanese mother for her child or a large restaurant, the art of the bentobox depends on the chef’s selection of dishes. Chef Hai designs his bentoboxes based on traditional Japanese principles:
Goshiki, or “five colours” is the Buddhist idea of balance applied to nutrition and aesthetics by ensuring five colour groups are present in each meal: white, green, yellow, red/orange, and brown/black/purple.
Goho, or “five ways” is the idea of balance that comes from making each meal using five methods from the various possibilities: steaming, simmering, boiling, grilling, searing, frying, marinating and so on.
The result is a bento box meal that is both delicious and nutritious, that leaves you satisfied but not over-stuffed.
Yet for many customers, there’s one benefit in WiSushi’s bento boxes that really stands out: the chance to enjoy a wonderful variety of dishes in a single meal! The only problem with our bento boxes is that you may find them too beautiful to eat.