Japanese Men Bento Box Lunch Box with Chopsticks Review

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(More customer reviews)When I decided to stop buying pre-packaged, sodium-stuffed microwave things for my work-lunch, I stumbled upon the concept of a bento box. I researched for a little while and decided I was going for it. This box was the perfect choice for me to start with! It's microwavable (lids off), dishwasher-safe (top rack), and can even be easily cleaned by hand with warm soapy water because it doesn't retain smells. The slick plastic lets go of food very easily. Even the chopsticks clean up well (once you get the white packaging tape off them, seen in the photos).
The two tiers hold a deceptively large amount of food. Before, I was always looking forlornly at the vending machine when I got done with whatever I brought for lunch. Now I am fully satisfied after eating and sticking to healthier food. I usually pack half of one tier with rice, the other half with stir-fry or whatever, and the other tier with veggies/salad and a small cup of fruit (single silicone baking cup works great: Wilton Heart Silicone Baking Cups, 12 Count). There's even a removable divider for the wider tier.
Yes, one tier is slightly wider than the other... because they can nest in each other! When you're done eating, the smaller tier fits inside the larger one, put the small lid on top, then the snap top on that, and snap it closed. It saves space when you're taking it back home.
Also, the compartment on top, where the chopsticks are kept, can also hold tiny containers with sauces. The soy sauce packets you get with delivery Chinese food fit pretty good (just 1), but I found a cuter idea. These tiny sauce containers (Sauce Containers #H4537 )hold just the right amount of soy sauce for the portions of food this bento holds! Two or three will fit in the top compartment.
Overall, I am thrilled with my purchase.
PS. For great bento recipes, I picked up this book and I'm very satisfied with that purchase as well: The Just Bento Cookbook: Everyday Lunches To Go

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