Bento MB Square

I was a bit sceptical about spending this much money on what is essentially a plastic box. However it has been really useful. The size works when I want a two part lunch with soup and rice and also when I want to just fill one layer with rice and bits. The little steam vents work well. The bands work to keep everything together in my work bag and the close fit of the lids means there is little chance of spillage even when transporting liquids. Some of the other monbento accessories aren't great, but I don't think you'll be disappointed with their main bento box products.

I would never buy anything else to store lunches in, bought this for my partner due to a bigger appetite, can fit a well portioned meal in the bottom and fill the top half with fruits. I love that this one comes with an additional smaller strap too unlike the original monbento, so you can take one half in. Can be popped into dishwasher or easily cleaned by hand, great for microwaving, and I've never had a spill from these products in my 2 years of constantly using them.

Awesome.Good size for my foodzies, I eat a lot. Two boxes is ideal for me. A good solid plastic too, microwaved many times for long periods and there is absolutely no warping. It is also pretty good at keeping air tight.I will be buying again as I am pretty lazy at washing up.

So I've been using the Monento bento box for about a month now and it's been an excellent companion the entire time!Firstly, out of the box you get 2x boxes, 2x box lids, 2x elastic-fabric bands (in the event you only want to take one of the boxes, or both), a single 'external' lid and a single smaller trench useful to keep foods separate, or to contain things like nuts / eggs. The generous size of these boxes as well means it will feed even the hungriest of people.In terms of water / air-tightness I've only ever had one minor accident which was entirely my fault (I'd pulled the stopper out and then didn't push it back in when I placed it in my bag). I've carried various lunches / breakfasts of thinner to thicker consistencies liquid-wise and I've not had any leaks. Considering I've even had the box upside-down once for an entire morning filled with liquid (alongside solids) and nothing came out I was mighty impressed.Cleaning wise it's also incredibly easy to clean, a bit of hot water and a light wiping and it's good to go again.The only real downside I've found as far is you have to somewhat take care when using a knife, or even a fork in the box. The coating (similar to other microwave-steam-pots available on Amazon) seems to come away without too much effort so I'm not entirely sure what the long-term ramifications will be with this. Ideally you'd only want to carry food that can be used with a fork or to avoid pressure directly on the base of the box. Plastic cutlery, though more wasteful in an eco sense may be better in this situation as well.Considering the price you pay (£25-£30 at time of writing) the Monbento certainly is a premium product with premium qualities. The only thing that lets it down is the fact the coating seems to come away easier than it should, but that could equally be down to me being heavy-handed.Overall, it is fair to say this is probably the best lunch-set I've ever owned and I'd be strongly inclined to buy another if something were to happen to my current set.

I just love it. I use it everyday and it never leaked. I have to specify that I hand-wash it (easy to wash, takes few seconds) and I don't microwave too long in order to avoid slight deformations to the plastic that could lead to leaking.The aesthetic aspect makes me enjoy even more my lunches and I got positive comments from colleagues at work.I use only one part to take only a main or both parts on days I also take snacks.

Beautifully made. The plastic has a rather velvety quality amount it (?) which i was quite surprised about. I bought this because i love the fact you can shove it in a microwave without the warp factor!!! One last thing there are 2 elastic bands which correspond to whether you take one box or two. I have to say i can get a lot in in one box

Had to return it all the way from UK to France which was a VERY EXPENSIVE experience. Unfortunately I found it difficult to separate the boxes as the lugs were practically non-existent and, as it is a large square box, there was nowhere to grip it so as to prise the boxes apart. I could not open it easily at all. Still, for people who do not find this issue a problem, it would be a great size lunch box.

Yes, This is what I've been looking for all of my working life! Enough room to put two meals in (I'm a nurse and work 14 hour days). It did leak soup from the side once but I think it's the way I put the lid on in a rush! Very smart, very good.

This bento box is really great! I usually just use one compartment for my lunch, but having two is great for when I pack a larger lunch. It is microwaveable which is nice. Be sure to wash out the first compartment (with the separated) because with the two compartments it can harbor surface mold. I have no complaints with this bento box. It's super cute and very useful!

I've had this bento box for over a year now. Overall, this bento box did exactly what I needed it to, including being cute and motivating me to make meals for myself for work. I came back to write this review because of how much I liked this bento box.Quick summary:* great size for two meals (or one)* never leaks* dishwasher/microwave safe* super cute.size/shape:Each of the two compartments can easily fit a meal. In fact it's usually not maxed out and I have more than enough food. It's nice sometimes when I just need 1 meal and it stacks, so I only need 1. So I can bring 2 meals to work or 1 meal and snacks (like fruit). A caveat is that this won't work for like, a salad or something that takes up a ton of space. For reference, i'm a 190lb human and lunch is often my biggest meal.Honestly the square shape is annoying to pack sometimes, but I also want to bring a lot of food so I don't believe there's a better solution here. On the other hand, it slides perfectly into a fridge.The "lid" doesn't actually do anything but look cute. I created a function though and I bought a camping spoon/fork (bc they're short) and they fit really well between the top compartment and the lid.leak-proof:It's never leaked. The compartments are sealed with the silicon lining and it's never come off unless I wanted it to. This does make it hard to open sometimes but I think the tradeoff is definitely worth it. Don't forget to open the air-vent when opening it (it releases the internal pressure and makes it easier to open).I've never put something as liquid as soup in it, but i've put in plenty of curry, salsa, and refried beans with no problems.strap:the strap holds everything together, which works, but it's not super secure. The silicon lining on each compartment is the thing making sure food doesn't come out.dishwasher/microwave:excellent. plastic will warp a tiny bit over time (think, years) and the compartments won't "click" into place anymore but it doesn't affect functionality.

Just ordered this MB Square lunchbox\bento box as a replacement for my cheap portioned Tupperware containers. The ones I had were fine, but alas, they didn't work well with a backpack. Primarily, my needs were a segregated container that would fit upright in a backpack, and hopefully look pretty sleek. This product nailed it. Reading the other reviews, I was somewhat pensive. Others had mentioned the build quality so I was curious to see what it'd be like. I ordered it regardless, seeing as though my current lunch containers were as cheap as they get.I was VERY pleased with this item! Came packaged nicely; didn't seem like it came cheaply made. The plastic is smooth and free of faults or discolorations. The elasticized band was thick and sturdy, and everything worked just as it was supposed to. I really liked the fact that they included a smaller band in case you're only packing one of the two levels. There's also a small divider cup which can keep your foods separate and will fit in either container or can be removed entirely.All in all, this was precisely what I was looking for. The only thing that would've made this better would be a set of utensils\chopsticks that fit inside the lid, or perhaps another divider\container for the other half of the box. Either way, I'm pleased with build quality, the look, and the functionality of this product. If you think this might work for you, just do it. It's great!

I absolutely love this bento box! Not only is it adorable, it's the perfect size for a standard adult lunch. It microwaves well and you can put it in the dishwasher. The company was honest in stating that the plastic can stain. If I'm having something spicy or saucy I spray the inside of the container with vegetable oil spray first. I always wash my bento right after I eat. It really is a great product.

Doesn't align well, difficult to open and close