Bento MB Original

It's amazing! My partner and decided after watching a documentary on bentos (google Begin Japanology) that we would gift each other a bento box and pack each other's lunches every day. We both did some extensive research on our own and both ended up settling on Monbento - it seemed straight forward, reviewers liked it, and if you really want to go all out, you can create a custom bento box on Monbento's website. Warning: shipping alone is $25 (which is why I came back to Amazon to just buy the all black one) on top of the $30 the box costs. We would like to use our bento lunches to help with weight loss and developing better nutritional habits. The difficulty in picking a bento box was trying to figure out the right size. As much as I wish I knew metric, I don't. How much salad is 1 liter?? I don't know! If we get something too small then we'll end up snacking or buying lunch anyway; if we get something too big the whole plan goes out the window. This bento box is a great size: it fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and is a little bit longer than short chopsticks. The two compartments are smart: salad and vegetables in one, some carb and protein in the other. Or, if you want to go light, you could fit a nice lunch in just one. The airtight seals are in fact, air tight. And the one little dividing cup it comes with fits well. This bento box is pretty: the "soft touch" is actually very nice. The seams are well manufactured and the pieces fit perfectly. Interestingly, and we didn't notice until we played around with it, the two tiers are not flush, they taper a little bit. It's just slightly smaller on the bottom than the top. Perhaps it makes it easier to hold. Monbento has solid marketing and design: from the sexy packaging to the cute tutorials on how to use and maximize your "new companion" this little bento box is a great experience. It's still a little steep to pay $30 for what is effective a lunch box, but as others have suggested, it's much more than a lunch box. It's your very own bento! I also bought the 3 piece silicone baking mold set and I think that will come in handy for extra compartmentalizing and food prep.

I've been using this bento for a month and so far it has been awesome! Total capacity is about 1L per instruction manual, and there is definitely enough room to pack lunch for an adult. I never put them in microwave just because I am skeptical about microwaving plastic. And I use hand washing instead of dish washer. But according to the manual it should be okay to use in microwave & dishwasher. I got two colors - black and litchi (light baby pink). With the light color one, you definitely need to watch out for dark color sauce like ketchup, curry, spaghetti, especially heating up with the sauce could cause the inside of bento box to change color. But with the black one there is no such issue. When put oily food in it, it's a little harder to clean, just like any other plastic container. But with the help of kitchen napkins, it's really not that difficult. I purchased the monbento bag. It fits well, with a little extra room for utensils and napkins after you put the bento in. The bag can also protect bento box from hitting your other stuffs in the backpack or office bag causing the outside layer to peel off. But of course any bag would work. I just thought their bag is cute so I got it. MB Pochette black / white - The bento bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LUCXRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_xH1egOU83RMc9 I also got monbento sauce cup in version M. It is air tight, and fits in monbento perfectly. I put soy sauce in the cup and it doesn't leak at all. I uploaded a picture to show the size of sauce cup compared with the bento box. Sauce Cup in Black by monbento https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GZLQ4HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QpofzbH6SGR0C

Wanting to eat a bit healthier and cheaper meant bringing lunch with me. I however really didn't want a sack tagging along with me at work. I'm an adult and the monbento presents much better if you have to stick it on a shelf in plain view. It's enough for a bit of salad in one box, or more than I usually buy from the canteen if I use both. As others have said the space between the top lid and intermediary lid is enough to fit some low profile silverware. On a whole it's a bit expensive but I think I'll come out ahead in the long run. The monbento is not the largest bento by far but it is of a size to be worth while without being luggage. Up front there is really only one flaw the strap or "elastic joint" as it's listed is 100% elastic. So I see the day when it will become a bit loose, but the lids are tight so it's only a minor flaw. The divider is an insert and not a molded part of the box; it can be slid smoothly along the inside walls from one end to the other. This makes it more a "keep you rice out of your beans" or "Corn out of your peas" sort of thing. It's not so tight it will stop sauces but it's a bento box divider meaning it was never really meant to. Also while it says microwave safe dishwasher safe I'm not. Hand washing isn't such a hard thing with the monbento. Also if you opt for a cheap silicon mold you can microwave what needs heating all the way into oblivion without risking the box or the rest of the food. All told I am very happy with my monbento it fits my needs, it looks good, and is a excellent portion size.

This bento box has been really useful so far. The only negative point is that the lid doesn't close perfectly if the box is a bit full. I really like the design and you can fit a perfect meal into these boxes. The plastic is really soft and looks wonderful, however I don't think this kind of coating stays nice a long time. And it's really sensitive to the grease, I mean if you touch the box with you fingers a bit greasy (which can happen when you eat or prepare food) you will see just the stain and will need to wash the box to take it out. Anyway it is something I was aware of with a mate black coating. Last thing, at least for the black model, their is no separator in the pack just a small container to separate food. It can be better than the separator for some things and for some other, is not.

I have been wanting to buy a bento for a long time and I finally gave in. I purchased the black version and I absolutely love it. I pack my lunch every day, and could not be happier. This is a perfect amount of food and it stays the perfect temperature. I am in high school, so by the time I go to lunch, I'm pretty hungry. I put the box in a normal lunch bag and put a large ice pack in with it. By lunch, my food is still chilled. I have a friend that also packs a more traditional bento and she doesn't use an ice pack and has never had any problems, so an ice pack isn't necessary, I just liked food to be cold. Like I said before, the size is perfect for me. I divide my food in square silicon cupcake holders, because I don't like my food to touch, especially if something has a sauce on it. You can fit even more food if you don't use any dividers. The two compartments fit easily on each other, and I can fit my fork, spoon and knife in the space between the lid and the compartment below. At first, I thought that the lids were difficult to remove, but my brother showed me a way to easily get them off. The lids have a protruding notch in the middle;do not try to open the container from this, it is really hard. Instead, you can insert your fingernails between the lid and container near the corner. If you lightly pull up, it comes right off. I have had my box for a few months now and it is still in really good shape. I am pretty rough with it, but there are no scratches on the outside or inside. The elastic band is still firmly holds everything together, and I haven't stained it at all. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product and I'm even going to buy another one in a different color. I recommend this to everyone.

If you are a full grown adult, it's time to graduate from flimsy tupperware and plastic bags. In short, this lunchbox will change your life. Or at least your outlook on lunch. Since I bought this bento box, I’ve started waking up early to pack my lunch. I’m eating healthier because it helps me to portion my meals. And I’m saving a ton of money by resisting the urge to eat out for lunch. Okay, so maybe this is all just personal paradigm-shifting, but having a monbento bento box does help a lot. This is next level, high quality lunching hardware and it's worth every penny. This box is freakin’ gorgeous. Just look at it. Compared to normal lunchboxes this thing looks like it’s from the future. The outer silicone is so smooth that you might find yourself stroking it like a family pet. Don’t let the sleek design fool you. The monbento box can store plenty of food for one person when you pack it properly. I typically use one container to store snacks to graze on throughout the day and the other to store my actual lunch. I don’t plan on subjecting this beautiful specimen to the microwave or the dishwasher any time soon because I want it to last a long time. Make sure you read the care instructions. Don’t nuke it for too long and just take the extra 5 minutes to hand wash it. Seriously, just buy one already.

I have been using this versatile little box for about a month now, and am so glad I didn't buy a cheap knockoff. First the plusses:it cleans easily with dishsoap and water, you can use just one tier if you use the belt sideways, a regular shallow fork will fit between the sealing lid and the top lid, the soft rubberized outside finish feel nice, and makes it seem less "plasticy". I tend to pack a salad with a small cup of dressing in one layer, maybe about 10 mini carrots and a dozen saltines in the second layer. A layer could easily hold a sandwich, if cut in triangles, but if you are really into sandwiches, I'd recommend the Monbento Square with more sandwich-friendly dimensions. Now the minuses: Oil and fingerprints will show easily on the outer finish (but they can easily be cleaned off), the inner plastic can be scratched by a sharp knife (like the one in the Monbento set), there is really no need to buy the Monbento brand cutlery set, as many standard utensils will actually fit between the lids (try yours from home first), there really is no need to buy the Monbento dressing cups, as Tupperware makes smidgits sizes that are much cheaper. That said, of course I did buy the accessories because they are sleek and pretty. I do wish I could find a US source for extra belts as I can tell the belt will likely wear out far faster than the box. I do not use mine in the microwave, and I use it too often to put it in the dishwasher :)

Love Monbento. My favorite feature of the monbento is not really a feature, but it's very mature. As a young professional, I can't always eat out of my Totoro or crazy colored bentos. This is the perfect size for me (adult male) if preparing a true bento meal. It would be too small for someone cooking an American meal for lunch, because American meals tend to be loose, where rice, tofu, kale, etc. can be tightly packed. Some people complain that it warps when microwaving, and I am worried about mine doing that as well. I find that 1 minute on high is fine. BUT you must keep the lid on, and pop the vent. Otherwise, they tray will warp and not fit the lid anymore! Monbento can cost quite a bit, but the product will last a long time if cared for properly, and is about the only professional looking bento around.

Great looking and beautifully designed lunch/bento box. Two compartments and a separate container for all your lunchtime needs. Very stylish and compact. Highly recommended.

Lunch box très design avec texture agréable au toucher. Très étanche avec un système de petite soupape et une sangle large et élastique. Pratique, robuste et transport en sécurité (même les plats en sauce). Compatible au micro-ondes et au lave-vaisselle. Petit compartiment pour séparer une sauce ou fromage,.... Encombrement très faible et quantité "embarquée" suffisante. Large choix de couleur. Excellent produit.

La recomiendo. Práctica, limpia, de buena calidad, elegante, buen tamaño. Te permite llevar 2 platos, cargar más ración, o menos sin tener que llevar toda la fiambrera (sólo una de las mitades). He llevado caldo, pasta, guisos, etc. Es de muy buena calidad, aunque el precio es algo elevado se amortiza con las comidas!. Tengo fiambrera para muchos años!!!

Best lunch box I've ever used! It's super solid, easy to clean and practical. My wife makes my lunches and she finds this is a lot easier to prepare them compared to the regular containers she used to use in my regular lunch bag. For work this size is perfect for the small fridge we have and have to share with all my other colleagues. The 1L size is perfect for a regular lunch (I was afraid it was going to be too small but the optimization of the volume vs size is spot on)! The thing that made me curious about this product was the bento box japanese style and I love it even more since I've been using it. I've been recommending it to a bunch of friends and colleagues. They didn't understand why I loved my lunch box so much until they saw it in action. I've read reviews about not putting it in microwaves, but if you follow the instructions and don't go over the recommended power and time of heating in the microwave, it works perfectly fine and doesn't warp the lids.

Queria muito essa marmita e estava sempre esgotada mas consegui, muito boa ! A parte ruim são os impostos desse país de bandidos que é o Brasil!