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We spent hours researching top-rated bento boxes before testing every item on this list in real-life settings. We used the bento boxes to pack lunches of all kinds, including main courses, salads, sauces, snacks, and desserts, and transport them in order to evaluate their portability and whether or not they leaked in transit. Each bento box was rat...
Design
As you may expect with something that has been in use for nearly a millennia, Bento boxes andbento meals vary widely. At its most basic, a bento box is a tray with a lid (either attached or detached) for ease of transportation. Both traditional and more contemporary bento boxes can come in a variety of shapes and sizes but are generally either square or round. Bento meals also typically feature a variety of foods that are divided using trays or even separate compartments that are often stacke...
Materials
The first bento boxes were made from bamboo, then later lacquered boxes and wood, such as cedar. Beginning in the 20th century, other materials began to be used, starting with aluminum in the 1920s. Today, you can still find bento boxes made from traditional materials as well as stainless steel, plastic, and glass. Single-use bento, common in Japan at convenience stores and sometimes found abroad as well, are typically made of single-use plastic or even styrofoam.
Insulation
Another change in bento boxes in the 20th century was the introduction of insulation in the design. Japanese insulated bento boxes tend to come in separate containers and resemble a Western-style lunchbox, with a thermos cup that fits into an insulated or non-insulated soft carrying case. The more common insulated option tends to be bento-inspired lunchboxes made by Western companies, often with a removable tray inside an insulated case. You can also find non-insulated bento boxes that come w...
What is a bento box?
Bento is a single-portion meal designed to be taken to go. Of Japanese origin, today bento is popular all over Asia and, increasingly, the world. The bento box is designed to carry this meal, and is a popular storage option for lunches on the go.
What foods do you pack in a bento box?
Originally, bento would have been fairly simple, just containing rice for a traveler. Over the centuries, bento developed to reflect trends in Japanese cooking. A bento will typically contain rice or noodles alongside a protein, like fish or pork, as well as vegetables. Other common items include tamagoyaki(a Japanese rolled omelet), potato or pasta salad, and fruit salad.
Do bento boxes keep food warm?
No, bento boxes typically are not made to keep food warm. Unlike a thermos, most bento boxes are not fully insulated. They can, however, be stored in an insulated carrying case.
Bernadette Machard de Gramontis a Los Angeles-based writer who specializes in global food and wine content. After a two-year stint at Williams-Sonoma Headquarters in San Francisco, she now researches and tests a variety of cookware, bakeware, and wine tools, and she interviews field experts for their insight. She personally tested eight of the item...
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May 21, 2024 · We tested 11 bento boxes to find ones that were leakproof, portable, and easy to clean.
