Wooden Bento Lunchbox Review
August 29, 2009 by Monica
Filed under Household reviews
I got this Japanese bento box for a review from Life Without Plastic online store.
From the beginning I was so excited with the idea of a non-plastic container, and definitely fell in love with its simple Japanese look.
So far I’ve been using the Wooden Bento Box for over a month in our frequent outings, and every time I use it I feel like an old Samurai’s daughter.
Having lived in Japan for 3 years, I experience a nice feeling when eating rice from the Bento Box, but there are other benefits I can mention:
- Lightweight
- BEAUTIFUL (you get lots of compliments with this one)
- The perfect lunch size for us. It may not be enough for large portion eaters
- Easy to clean. Just use soapy water and a soft sponge
- The cedar wood is treated with Japanese traditional lacquer URUSHI, which is derived from the Urushi tree. This makes a brilliant, water resistant coating without harsh chemicals
- No BPA concerns
- Very pleasant to eat from
- Although not suggested by the vendor, I’ve successfully used it with only one compartment.
Enjoying obento at the Metropolitan Cultural Center in Quito
I’ve also found a couple of cons:
- Although it looks somehow sturdy, I wouldn’t take it just anywhere. I give it a lot of use in the city and for one day outings. I don’t take it to several-days trips.
- Not leak-proof. You can’t carry watery food
- The urushi coating looks delicate. I use wooden or silicone forks and spoons
- The box is comparatively pricey, but if you want to enjoy a plastic free life, the quality is worth the price
May I suggest an improvement: The box would be perfect with a Japanese fabric wrap. I indeed use a Japanese handkerchief to wrap my bento box.
Quick salad: Olives, free range eggs, organic tomatoes and macadamia nuts (not showing)
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