Bentgo Stainless Steel - Review 2023

Your Packed Meal in a High-Quality Bento Box 

The Bentgo Stainless Steel Bento Box is a durable food container ready to hold 1200 mL of your favorite meal. Made with 18/8 stainless steel, it’s a leakproof option free from harmful chemicals like BPA. It also has an adjustable divider so you can decide how big you want each portion to be.

To easily take off the lid, open the pressure-release valve on top first. The Bentgo Stainless Steel Bento Box is safe to go on your dishwasher’s top shelf.

Now, the divider is not leakproof. Since it doesn’t create two separate compartments, just divides the main compartment, you can’t mix dry and wet foods. The cutlery set is also not included, unlike other bento boxes. And no, hot food won’t stay hot, and cold won’t stay cold due to its single-wall construction.

But overall, with its stainless steel construction, you won’t have to worry about cracks in this Bentgo lunch box. It’s also easy to clean and use. Bonus, you’re helping fight childhood hunger with your purchase with Bentgo donating to Feed the Children.

Construction and Design

Made with 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, this bento box by Bentgo is a safe and high-quality food container you can carry to work or school. As of this writing, this Bentgo lunch box is only available in gold and rose gold, and we hope they add more colors in the future.

You don’t have to stress about harmful chemicals like BPA, typically present in cheap plastic options. You can also carry it inside your bag without taking extra caution like with glass containers. Its excellent durability makes it a good option, especially for clumsy kids. The lid has a pressure release valve and a silicone gasket underneath to give the Bentgo Stainless Steel Bento Box a leakproof, airtight seal. Inside is the silicone divider.

Carry this food container from Bentgo everywhere you go for a safe meal. Its robust build can take wear and tear decently. Have the peace of mind that your meal will stay chemical-free, and the box shattering won’t be one of your troubles. If your Bentgo lunch box has any defects, you’re backed by a 2-year warranty.

Insulation

The Bentgo Stainless Steel Bento Box comes with single-wall construction only, so your food won’t stay hot or cold. You can use ice packs or an insulated lunch bag to keep your food cool or warm.

To keep your food hot/cold until lunchtime, you need to opt for a well-insulated food container with a vacuum seal. DaCool and Thermos King are excellent alternatives that can keep your soup hot and your salad fresh for a long time. These thermos containers work the same way as insulated water bottles.

Capacity

This bento box from Bentgo can accommodate 1200mL or five cups of food. That’s enough for a satisfying portion, whether you need it for your office lunch break or your kid’s school recess.

You can pack snacks with the divider, whether you’re including some fruit slices, veggie sticks, a sandwich, or nuts.

Now, remember that the divider is not leakproof. Just don’t put wet and dry food side by side. We recommend bento boxes with permanent dividers or stack-up ones such as Freshmage Stainless Steel for those days who want both.

You can use it for one or two-portion servings. And if two sections aren’t enough for you, alternative 2-layer bento boxes like Sistema Clear will suit you better.

Ease of Use

It’s relatively easy to use– there’s no confusion about how to put in the silicone divider. Some customers complain about how hard it is to open. The culprit- the pressure release valve. You must open it first before taking the lid off. Otherwise, this Bentgo remains airtight.

Now, some bento boxes like its cousin Bentgo Classic All-in-One and S Salient come with a cutlery set that fits under its lid, saving you space. This one doesn’t, so you must pack your own.

Ease of Care

The tray itself is safe to go on your dishwasher’s top shelf, while the lid should be hand-washed. But if you want to keep your Bentgo Stainless Steel Bento Box in optimal condition, we suggest you set aside some time to clean both by hand. Dishwashers can be harsh sometimes and cause some denting.

But you don’t have to worry much about staining like you would with plastic bento boxes. Moisture absorption is also not a problem that wooden options like Miraclekoo Wooden Sushi Bento Box suffer over time.

Price/Quality Ratio

For roughly $30, the Bentgo Stainless Steel Bento Box is a reasonably-priced food container. Its robust build is sure to last a long time, and the movable divider allows you to pack the portion sizes you want. It’s BPA-free, so there’s no risk of contaminating your meal with harmful chemicals.

This option from Bentgo has an airtight lid preventing leaks. However, the divider is not, so any sauce will still spill through. And there is also no insulation with its single-wall construction.

Maintenance is pretty easy as well. The container is dishwasher-safe, but the lid needs hand washing. But like most products, hand washing is still best to keep your Bentgo box for the long haul.

The Bentgo Stainless Steel Bento Box is not the all-in-one solution for your food demands. But it’s a high-quality container you can depend on for portions of salad and sandwiches or keep your saucy pasta from making a mess inside your bag. Plus, you help Feed the Children fight against hunger with your purchase.