8 Best Bento Boxes in 2023 [get the Right Lunch Box]

Sistema lunch boxes have been gaining popularity and visibility in cafeterias and around a lot of supermarkets too. The reason for this is an established trust in the brand. Like all their food containers, this Sistema bento box is made in New Zealand with materials that are durable and free of chemicals.

Unlike some other options, there’s little new offered here–not sushi-like features–but the simplicity of its organization is very cultivated and clean. It’s also easy to clean.

The Sistema Clear Bento Box is fairly-priced. Without knowing anything about their corporate profile, we can at least say they make one of the best divider lunch boxes at a very low price.

The Umami Bento Box is a dishwasher-safe lunch container that has a strong and elegant, oriental flair. It’s a container that can be best described as a bento sushi set or a more traditional Japanese bento box.

There are two containers, each with air valves, and a top container for the cutlery. Those containers have separation walls that double as chopstick holders. As for cutlery, a full set is included along with two screwable, watertight soya sauce containers.

A unique, yet identifiably Japanese, aesthetic is immediately evident. And while the price will be a little steeper than other lunch boxes, this has another consumer market in its sights. With bamboo and some other sustainability features, the price is reasonable.

The UMAMI All-in-One Bento Box for Adults/Children appeals to many young professionals and parents because it can go in the dishwasher without issues.

This lunch box also works well in the microwave, mainly for reheating food.

Bento boxes have been discovered outside of Japan and everyone has fallen in love with their compact packability. With nice compartments and an easy open lid, the Bentgo Kids Lunch Box might be the answer to your lunch packing prayers.

It comes in creative prints and has 5 compartments to fill with a healthy variety of treats. You also save some time maintaining it since it’s dishwasher-safe. The Bentgo Kids Luch Box is a durable model specially made for children. It’s reinforced with rubber edges to take a beating.

There are some downsides worth considering. For one, we noticed that although the silicone seal on the shell itself is totally leakproof, the ones for the dividers don’t provide the same functionality.

The Bentgo Kids Lunch Box won’t satisfy everyone. But for many, it’ll be hard to pass on its high-quality construction and cute design.

Reigning as Amazon’s #1 bestseller bento lunch box, this stackable food container from Bentgo offers you a total of 1,150 mL of volume: 750 mL in the bottom container and 200 mL each in this bento’s two equally portioned top containers.

It’s a great bento box, but it does have a few problems. Mainly the flaws are related to what Bentgo promises and what the product fails to deliver. But its shortcomings aren’t deal breakers because it is a very good box for a very low price.

No breaking or denting due to its durable and chemical-free Food Grade plastic material. You have the green light to reheat your food in your microwave in this Stackable lunch box.

If plastic and stainless steel food containers don’t sound so appealing to you, then you need to check out S SALIENT 3-Pack Glass Bento Box. It will require a lunch bag or strap to hold it together, but its size and design make it an ideal bento system for several people to enjoy.

Crafted using chemical-free borosilicate glass, this bento lunch box can stand a little beating and won’t break like usual glass would. It also doesn’t retain any lingering flavors or stains. You can enjoy your food without unwanted smell and taste.

This stackable lunch box set comes with a stainless steel utensil set, so no worries about your silverware. They have a built-in holder under the lid, which is time and space-saving.

If you’re having problems sticking to your caloric intake, the three dividers of this glass bento lunch box will help you with portion control. It’s an excellent meal-prep food container for 35.5 ounces of refuel.

Ranking among Amazon’s bestsellers, Freshmage Stainless Steel Bento Box Set comes with enough space to satisfy your hunger. It’s a rectangular 3-in-1 stackable bento lunch box with food-grade stainless steel trays, covered with a chemical-free case, sealed with a clasp on each side.

Food-wise, the bottom compartment can carry 800 mL (no divider), the middle one can keep 300 mL (divided equally into two rooms), and the top tray can accommodate 200 mL (100 mL on each divider). That’s 1,300 mL of food! And that’s more than what you would usually find within its price range.

The silicone ring under each bento makes this food container from Freshmage leak-proof. It’s relatively easy to maintain this set. Although you can throw them all inside your dishwasher, remove the top lid, and it’s all good. You can also reheat your leftovers using this bento lunch box (just detach the tray and pour the food into the plastic container, and it’s all good!).

If you want to soak in Japanese vibes, the Miraclekoo Wooden Sushi Bento Box provides a more exotic feel. Bento lunch boxes were traditionally wood-made from cypress trees. This one uses cryptomeria (from the cypress family), ubiquitous in Japan.

It’s known for its moisture-retaining property, making it an excellent bento lunch box if you’ll pack in sushi. Miraclekoo Wooden Sushi Bento Box can carry up to 3 cups of food, with detachable dividers to make room for your sandwich.

Super lightweight, affordable, and eco-friendly as well! You might be required to handwash this bento lunch box from Miraclekoo, but that’s how you keep it at its best state and prolong its lifespan.

The lid is slightly oversized compared to the tray’s build. It’s kept in place using a strap and surprisingly does the job correctly. We don’t recommend this if you’ll be moving too much since the strap can still slide due to the round shape of the bento lunch box.

Experience Japan with every sushi slice you take from Miraclekoo Wooden Sushi Bento Box.

Your simple yet practical solution to your prepping problems: OmieBox Bento Box for Kids. It’s a durable food container that offers you double-wall insulation at the bottom, a thermos insert, and a utensil set with a casing. Food stays fresh, and there is no need to lose a spoon and fork all the time.

It’s got three dividers, but if you’re not packing some soup for your kids, you can remove the thermos insert and sneak a sandwich instead. But if you decide to send them off with hot corn chowder on their bento lunch box, rest assured it stays hot for up to four hours on end.

Got no space inside the backpack? No problem. This food container from OmieBox has a solid carrying handle as well!

Your no-BS thermos for food can keep your food hot/cold for a long time. Not a lunch box, but an insulated bento container, DaCool Vacuum Bento Jar will interest you if you enjoy soups or stir-fried lunches like it’s freshly cooked.

It’s got 6-layer insulation: the electropolishing (for anti-corrosion), the 304 stainless steel, 12-micron copper coating (excellent with thermal insulation), the outer 304 stainless steel, and the pearlite finish. All these are vital parts of this bento’s super insulation.

With a dual lid vacuum sealing, it retains heat pretty well. The silicon inner lid has a vent for easy opening. It’s also where the foldable spoon sits. The outer screw lid can double as an extra container while eating. Enjoy 2 cups of your most-loved soup anytime, anywhere!

From one of the more recognizable names in foodware, an insulated food container for saucy or soupy meals, that might be the best you can get. The Thermos King Vacuum-Insulated Food Jar has the stainless steel construction that seems a little more impressive than cheaper options.

For a few extra bucks you won’t have to worry about tossing this around. Though it might go against the general zen-like culture of a chilled bento box lifestyle, the King food jar will keep your miso soup warm as well as it will keep your coffee contained.

This one impresses and exceeds the other food jar models in terms of keeping the contents inside. That integrity, more than anything else grants it high praise and is deserving of a bento piece place in anyone’s curated and cultivated lifestyle.

For you all Sanrio fans out there, you can’t miss this super cute polypropylene-made food container from Skater! It’s too small to be a bento lunch box, but enough for 300 mL of dry snacks.

It’s a gimmick to which your kids might get somewhat attached. But it also works and could inspire a nice approach to snacks. It’s simple easy to clean and pretty cheap–though made of safe materials.

It’s a super simple Hello Kitty bento box that won’t melt and add unwanted taste to your food when put into the microwave. There’s also a removable tray half the bento size as a divider. The lid is held tightly by a red elastic strap so your M&Ms won’t spill.

Your little ones will surely love this Hello Kitty bento box from Skater. Slip it into your purse or their bag and have yummy munch within reach.

Think about saving lots of time and money, keeping up with your caloric intake, and savoring yummy food anytime, anywhere. That’s EZ Prepa 32 oz. 20-Pack Meal Prep Bento Box for you.

It can go head-on with the best food containers in the market. Each plastic bento lunch box has three compartments that give you 32 ounces of food in total. It’s safe to go inside your microwave, dishwasher, and freezer. And no, your food won’t welcome you with plastic taste after reheating leftovers in the microwave.

It’s an excellent option for gym-goers or if you’re too busy to worry about preparing your food daily.