Jun 13, 2019 · The kind of bento that have garnered the most attention recently, especially outside of Japan are what are called kyaraben or charaben, 'cute bento' 'art bento' or 'entertaining bento' (entertain-bento), extremely elaborately decorated small works of art, as exemplified by the work presented on sites like e-obento (Japanese). These are usually ...

Jun 11, 2019 · Anti-bacterial bento boxes and sheets. Some bento boxes, such as this one on the J-List/JBox site, have an anti-bacterial silver ion coating, which is supposed to keep your food safer for longer. You can also find antibacterial bento sheets designed to …

The Just Bento Cookbook 2: Make Ahead, Easy, Healthy Lunches to Go is the sequel to the best-selling The Just Bento Cookbook. It contains almost all new recipes (with the exception of a handful of "classics"), and is designed to expand your bento making repertoire, as well as increase your knowledge of Japanese home cooking in general.

Jun 11, 2019 · They have a large selection of affordable bento boxes and such. Flat rate shipping within the U.S., also ships worldwide. CasaBento carries a wide selection of bento boxes of various styles (cute, traditional, modern), accessories and supplies, as well as kitchenware, including 220V rice cookers. They guarantee fast shipping and response times ...

Jun 11, 2019 · As the popularity of bento boxes spreads around the world, bento box and accessory manufacturers are also becoming more international. One of the most interesting bento box makers is monbento. Their headquarters are in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and their site proudly proclaims that their products are designed in France.

Jun 11, 2019 · It's called torimeshi bento (chicken-rice bento) and is so famous that people make a detour to Ohdate just to pick up these bentos. They feature free range happy chicken meat cooked in a soy sauce-based sauce in rice. This huge, filling and delicious bento is just 850 yen (about US $10).

Jun 11, 2019 · Bento boxes sold at these stores range from around the 1000 yen range to 5000 yen and more for wooden boxes. The average is around 1500 to 2000 yen. All kinds of bento boxes for all ages and genders are available. Most of the boxes are plastic, but are more durable than the 100 yen shop type.

Jun 11, 2019 · Disposable plastic and styrene boxes (such as takeout bento boxes) are okay for a single use, but it's not recommended to re-use them. They may leech or corrode. Clear plastics may contain BPA. See What are Japanese (and other) plastic bento boxes made of. Don't reuse disposable bento boxes and takeout boxes unless you are really desperate.

Bento box and accessories review: monbento bento boxes and accessories from France An in depth look at the monbento line of bento boxes and accessories, including the boxes themselves, the sauce cups, cutlery and the brand new silicone molds.

Jun 11, 2019 · I have several bento boxes in my stash, from one shaped like Hello Kitty's head to a beautiful lacquered box which I keep for special dinners at home. But I mainly use these practical containers for everyday lunch. The box I use most of the time is not a bento box at all - it's a plastic lunch box I got from the supermarket.