The Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lined Lunch Jar Reviewed
Amy Whittle
- Published Content: 385
- Total Views: 802,395
- Favorited By: 7 CPs
The Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Steel lined Lunch Jar is an excellent solution for students and workers who want to bring from home a hot or cold lunch. There are, however, some limitations in the type of food you can take in the Zojirushi Mr. Bento, and those looking for a quick cleanup may be di 
sappointed that this product is not dishwasher safe.
Modeled after the classic bento boxes found in many Asian cultures, the Zojirushi Mr. Bento is shaped like a large steel thermos, with small containers contained within. This specific product has 15.2, 10.1, 9.5, and 6.8 ounce sizes. The bottom two containers, which are also the largest, are water tight, allowing you to carry soup and other liquids.
In addition to the canister, the Zojirushi Mr. Bento comes with a nylon carry bag. There are no useful handles on the steel canister, making this a necessary addition for transport. However, the bag is far less attractive than the outer container, making the consumer wonder why a handle was not added to the top of the canister.
In order for the contents of your lunch to stay hot or cold, it is important to follow the instructions. The manufacturer recommends that you fill the bowls containing hot food with hot water first, to warm the bowl. Then you can add your hot food.
For four or five hours, further microwaving before eating should not be necessary. However, the Zojirushi Mr. Bento's individual containers can be microwaved once the lids are removed.
If you would like to include both hot and cold foods in a single lunch, it is best to have one container between them of room temperature food to act as a buffer. Otherwise, the cold food may heat slightly due to the hot food beneath it.
Many consumers not from the East claim that the Zojirushi Mr. Bento encourages healthy meals by having room to carry several small portions of multiple items. This may help the lunch maker add vegetables and fruit to their diet, instead of larger portions of an entree. Enthusiasts have created a Flickr page to document their lunch creations.
Modeled after the classic bento boxes found in many Asian cultures, the Zojirushi Mr. Bento is shaped like a large steel thermos, with small containers contained within. This specific product has 15.2, 10.1, 9.5, and 6.8 ounce sizes. The bottom two containers, which are also the largest, are water tight, allowing you to carry soup and other liquids.
In addition to the canister, the Zojirushi Mr. Bento comes with a nylon carry bag. There are no useful handles on the steel canister, making this a necessary addition for transport. However, the bag is far less attractive than the outer container, making the consumer wonder why a handle was not added to the top of the canister.
In order for the contents of your lunch to stay hot or cold, it is important to follow the instructions. The manufacturer recommends that you fill the bowls containing hot food with hot water first, to warm the bowl. Then you can add your hot food.
For four or five hours, further microwaving before eating should not be necessary. However, the Zojirushi Mr. Bento's individual containers can be microwaved once the lids are removed.
If you would like to include both hot and cold foods in a single lunch, it is best to have one container between them of room temperature food to act as a buffer. Otherwise, the cold food may heat slightly due to the hot food beneath it.
Many consumers not from the East claim that the Zojirushi Mr. Bento encourages healthy meals by having room to carry several small portions of multiple items. This may help the lunch maker add vegetables and fruit to their diet, instead of larger portions of an entree. Enthusiasts have created a Flickr page to document their lunch creations.