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Japanese chefs and designers are the undisputed masters of the cute food industry, but their brilliant work has inspired chefs around the world to create beautiful and adorable meals like these that are hard not to play with before eating.

We can all pretend that these are just good ways to get kids to eat, but we all know that we would all melt with joy if presented with a bento lunchbox full of panda-shaped rice balls or a bowl of rabbit-shaped buns.

Have you ever made or eaten a cute meal? If so, share a picture with us below!

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Pandas In A Curry

Pandas In A Curry

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11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No! They're running to their deaths! Stop baby pandas

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11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain to me how do you colour the rice?

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11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just nori seaweed wrapped around the rice (no colouring involved). :)

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KarenSharp
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These meals are just too cute to eat!

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11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All things panda is my weakness ㅜㅜ

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11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

marvelous title! a play on words!

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11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG!! This is the cutest thing I've ever seen! If I ordered this, I probably couldn't eat it!!

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    Marshmallow For Coffee

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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best part of waking up is pussy in your cup

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can I learn to make marshmallow kitties? So adorable!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is the cutest thing ive ever seen!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldnt eat the marshmallow cuz its too cute!

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    Sleeping Rice Bear

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's ochikeron! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqlllgigAbw

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    Cat Catching Fish In Soup

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That potato cat looks deliciously adorable!!

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    Penguin Sushi

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One could argue that "sushi" refers to the rice, not the topping; but I think this would more accurately be called Penguin Onigiri.

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    Panda Sushi

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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, this is more appropriately called onigiri.

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    Cat Doughnuts

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IM GUNNA EXPLODEEEE I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO MAKE THOSE!!! I WOUDNR EAT THEM THO CUZ THES SOOO CUTE AND COOL!!!!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bought some when I was in Japan, and not only were they super cute, they pretty darn delicious too.

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omgg i freaking love these... Super cute.

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    Bunny Bread

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing i know how to make :D

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    could you please give me an instruction how to make these? They're soo lovely!!

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    Sleeping Egg Cats

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    Curry Onsen

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its cute until some "bubbles" break the surface...

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    Chewbacca Noodles

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    Polar Bear Curry

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    Polar Bear Shaped Radish In Japanese Hot Pot

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a polar bear in a hot pot? oh no!

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    Llama Curry

    Llama Curry

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    Kitty Chasing Fish Latte Art By Kazuki Yamamoto

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    Totoro Sandwich Bento

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    Totoro Bento And Macarons

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    Snoopy Curry

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    Kawaii Tiger Bread

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    Frozen Bento :) Snow Queen And Olaf!

    Frozen Bento :) Snow Queen And Olaf!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exquisite! What's the Snow Queen's hair made of?

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thank you! Sorry for my late reply... its made from thin egg sheet :)

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    Korilakkuma Bite

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a bear wearing a bear hat - too cute

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    Bear Sandwiches

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    #23

    Sumo Onigiri!

    Sumo Onigiri!

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    Snorlax

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    Hugging Bear Cookies

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    Koi Fish Shaped Sushi

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    Cat In A Sleeping Bag

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    My Neighbor Totoro

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    Bunnies Bento

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    Kiiroitori And The Bunnies

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    http://www.dieknoblauchkatze.ch/kiiroitori-and-the-bunnies

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    Rabbit Manju

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    Pig

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    Custard Cream Bear Bread By Mosogourmet

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    Totoro

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    Manga!

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! My profile pic is Happy! Aye!

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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg i dont think i'll eat this though. /saves it for life

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    Mice Profiteroles.

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    Baabaa Sheep Bento

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    Piggy Pao

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    Rice Bear

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    Doraemon Bento

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    Bunny And Duck Whole Wheat Bread With Cherry Jam

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    Cutie Lunch

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    Ninja Turtle Cookies

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    Kitty Hat Onigiri

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