Umami Bento Box Adult Lunch Box with Utensils, 1200 ml Large, All-in-One Meal Prep Compartment Lunch Box Containers for Men/Women, Cute Leak Proof Bento Box, Lunch Organizer

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Then to open the bento box, repeat the step; i.e. gently pull the silicon valve and the lid will come off without problems. Material: A chunky plastic bento box able to withstand bumps and scrapes may be a good investment to see children through school. But if you’re saying no to plastic, then you may wish to invest in a more eco-friendly alternative, such as stainless steel or bamboo. Suitable for adults and kids alike, this two-layer bento box comes with two removable and microwaveable compartments, plus a handy pot for fruit or yoghurt. We love this bold, plain ‘Lunch’ edition, but there are several others to choose from, including the fabulous Jaws-style ‘Shark’ and fruit-patterned ‘Eat the Rainbow’; perfect for reminding you to eat your five-a-day. Adjustable dividers are key: Most bento boxes feature the same kind of rectangular, minimalist design. However, try looking for models with dividers that are adjustable and removable for your customized meal. Likewise, gaskets between compartments will help prevent spilling.

We scoured the Mumsnet forums to find out which bento boxes our users rate highly - and which ones they weren’t impressed by.Yumbox. Ours have been going strong for six years.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Feminist10101) UMAMI All-in-1 Bento Box: This bento box includes wooden utensils that, though pretty, didn’t seem entirely functional (especially the knife). And while it’s claimed to be leakproof, it did leak during our tests. The boxes were also a bit shallow, and we struggled to snap the lid on when we placed a small mandarin orange inside.

Linnea Covington, a Denver-based food writer who loves cooking and planning meals for her family, tested the Bentgo Kids Lunch Box with her 5-year-old son, who took it to school every day for a week.

Food flask: If you’re a soup fiend, go for a flask instead of a lunchbox. Wide flasks such as the Thermos King Food are double-wall insulated and water-tight – more so than lunchboxes that describe themselves as leak-proof. A food flask is wide enough for rice, noodles and stews as well as soup. For more, read our review of the best flasks. Which material is best for lunchboxes? As most parents of primary-aged kids will know, Smiggle is currently the brand to beat when it comes to school essentials - and this trendy, graphic print bento lunchbox is no exception. The graphic print is striking and appealing to primary-aged children and the box slips easily into most school bags. 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. Ease of cleaning is important: There are plenty of nooks and crannies that come with these customizable pieces, so opting for a bento box that's dishwasher safe is definitely a good idea.