Just when we, together with our readers, collected a list of cute Japanese bento-inspired food artworks, a creative cook that we happened to miss has been revealed. Li Ming, a mother of two in Singapore, creates adorable famous character bento (or kyaraben) lunches and dinners for her children.
Sometimes Ming comes up with her own creative ideas, but she also takes requests from her two sons – Ivan Tey, 10, and Lucas Tey, 7. Together, they’ve all come up with brilliant bento box lunch ideas – from Hello Kitty and Spiderman to Spongebob and Super Mario.
Li Ming publishes many of her bento designs on her blog and on Instagram, sometimes even posting how-to tutorials for her edible art. She does, however, keep some of them secret in anticipation of her upcoming book. Be sure to follow her blog for more cute, delicious, and healthy food ideas – and read on for her interview with Bored Panda!
More info: bentomonsters.com | Flickr | Instagram (h/t: dailymail)
“I started out packing kyrabens for them to bring to school in 2011 but stopped last year after my older boy changed to the morning session,” Ming told Bored Panda.
“My boys have been bringing undecorated bentos to school since last year. These food that I share are for their lunch or dinner at home.“
“The food must still taste good, I try to keep that in mind when making my food art. This is because my boys won’t want to eat food that don’t taste good, regardless of how amazing it looks.”
“The book is still in progress, estimated to be out in the US fall of next year.
Thank you, Li Ming, for the interview with Bored Panda. We wish you continuing culinary creativity!
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Anyone else flip out and think these were cool? Or wish their mothers did this?
super kawaii ! these are appetite booster for kids .. plus , its nutricious ..
i like what she did for her kids i would like that my mum does the same ;)
it's amazing!!!! what is she doing with the food i love it!!! i would like that myt mum does the same ;)
Very cute, and nice to see someone puts effort into these if they have the time :) However, i could not eat many of them - too cute!
It's very nice and funny ! I guess the children will be very happy to have such "Bentos" to eat at school, don't you think ?
Very artistically done. Takes imagination and real talent to do this. Thumbs up!
I bet she doesn't sleep. She is a real chef. I love her creativeness and joyful presentations.
I wud love to be able to do this n if I did then maybe my kids might actually eat something. Great for fussy eater xxx
Well what i think is that they are so blasted cute and so much fun. I would think that any little one would have a blast with their lunch.
It's a form of art/crafting. It's wonderful to look at. Some Mom's knit sweaters for their kids, make fancy birthday cakes etc.
Adorable would wanna try this for my child, i know they would love it...
I wonder how long it takes her to make these. But they are freaking adorable. I want to do this for my little one.
Imaging: frustrated, starving kids wanting to eat- while Mom is busy capturing the perfectly and meticulously designed meal on Instagram
Cute... but not very healthy. I'd rather make my kids a hearty stew, or casserole with loads of vegetables. They're mostly bread / rice
That's Asian culture. Rice and bread are a huge part of Asian diet. They're more active, that's all. :)
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Anyone else flip out and think these were cool? Or wish their mothers did this?
super kawaii ! these are appetite booster for kids .. plus , its nutricious ..
i like what she did for her kids i would like that my mum does the same ;)
it's amazing!!!! what is she doing with the food i love it!!! i would like that myt mum does the same ;)
Very cute, and nice to see someone puts effort into these if they have the time :) However, i could not eat many of them - too cute!
It's very nice and funny ! I guess the children will be very happy to have such "Bentos" to eat at school, don't you think ?
Very artistically done. Takes imagination and real talent to do this. Thumbs up!
I bet she doesn't sleep. She is a real chef. I love her creativeness and joyful presentations.
I wud love to be able to do this n if I did then maybe my kids might actually eat something. Great for fussy eater xxx
Well what i think is that they are so blasted cute and so much fun. I would think that any little one would have a blast with their lunch.
It's a form of art/crafting. It's wonderful to look at. Some Mom's knit sweaters for their kids, make fancy birthday cakes etc.
Adorable would wanna try this for my child, i know they would love it...
I wonder how long it takes her to make these. But they are freaking adorable. I want to do this for my little one.
Imaging: frustrated, starving kids wanting to eat- while Mom is busy capturing the perfectly and meticulously designed meal on Instagram
Cute... but not very healthy. I'd rather make my kids a hearty stew, or casserole with loads of vegetables. They're mostly bread / rice
That's Asian culture. Rice and bread are a huge part of Asian diet. They're more active, that's all. :)
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