Best Bento Boxes in the UK

The set of Nifty Kitchen’s lunch boxes is an excellent choice for those who are serious about eating healthy. To help you cook like a pro, the manufacturer even gives you a free recipe ebook as a bonus.

The kit includes two stackable lunch boxes 500ml each. They are designed with two plastic dividers that you can use to split containers for your convenience to prepare a more balanced meal. The lids are sealed and airtight, so you can safely make tuna salad with dressings or pasta with sauce for lunch and rest assured knowing it won't leak and make a mess in your bag.

Importantly, these boxes are microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe. And since each compartment has a microwave vent, you can heat up your lunch even with the lid on. If you'd like to warm up your soup, for instance, it won’t splash all over your microwave.

As many other bento boxes in a similar price range, this one comes with a pair of cutlery. But unlike most of its competitors, the manufacturer decided to make a fork and spoon from high-quality stainless steel. Therefore, the cutlery here is more convenient, long-lasting, and pleasant in use than plastic ones.

As for the design, the containers are compact enough (only 10cm in height) to fit a middle-sized bag. They are made from BPA toxin-free material which is durable, 100% food safe, and is nice to the touch. Well, if quality and easy portion control are your priority, then the Nifty Kitchen’s lunch boxes are the best pick.

We’d like to introduce the other popular bento boxes to you. These containers feature a minimalist design and well-thought-out construction. Made to keep any kind of food spill- and spoil-safe, they meet the expectations of the pickiest users.

The lunch boxes by BOQUN are freezer- and dishwasher- safe. They are made from food-grade PP material that is BPA- and toxin-free, so they resist high temperatures pretty well. The containers are designed wisely as well. They are about 600-ml each and have two inner lids that are silicone sealed and have ventilation plugs. Also, there is a place for a plastic fork and a spoon (included) under the top lid. They are quite solid and convenient to hold. The other inner lid has a hollow too. You can put a bag with your favourite tea, coffee sticks, napkins, or a small chocolate bar in it.

Another thing we absolutely love about these bento boxes is that they come with an insulated carrying bag. It is made from a fluffy, nice-to-the-touch material and has a zipper and aluminium film inside that won’t let your meal cool down fast. That's especially useful when you're getting too long to work on a cold winter day. On the contrary, in summer, you can put a cold gel pack into this bag and your meals will remain fresh longer. So, if you are in the market for stackable lunch boxes that guarantee easy food storage, these containers by BOQUN seem to be a wise investment.

If you prefer to eat light, then lunch boxes by PuTwo might interest you. These are two stackable dishwasher-safe containers with a sealed lid, a protective cap, and a strap that holds them shut.

Being made from BPA-free material that is highly resistant to temperature changes, these boxes let you both freeze and microwave in them. They also come equipped with a plastic fork and spoon under the top lid. By the way, you can use the cutlery compartment for chopsticks or a small napkin as well. There is enough place for that.

As for design, this set is made in minimalist Japanese style. It is available in two colours: pastel blue and grey. Though in both cases, one container of two comes in white.

If you want, you can purchase the matching insulated lunch bag by PuTwo additionally. It boasts excellent thermal resistance and leakproof design. A definite must-have for those warm picnic days when you want to keep your food neat and fresh for longer.

Overall, these are good containers but if we had to pick out one flaw, it would probably be their spillproof capability. The thing is that they are designed as simple salad lunch boxes. And despite their lids are sealed, they may leak if you pour water into them. So, we wouldn’t recommend you to fill these boxes with soup or other liquid. This set is best used for sandwiches, salads, fruits, and veggies.

It is easy to eat healthy with the Modetro Sectioned Lunch Box. It is compact, leakproof, and has three compartments with a total capacity of about 1L for simpler portion control.

This is a microwaveable, dishwasher and freezer safe container. It is divided into three sections: the largest one is about 420 ml, the other two are about 210 ml each. The compartments are well insulated from each other, so your meal won’t turn into a total mess if it happens so that you toss the box into your bag. Plus, it is airtight and leakproof. Hence, irrespective of what you take for lunch, be it pasta, sauce, or tuna salad, everything will stay inside.

With this lunch box from Modetro, you also get an insulated carrying bag. It can help keep food cool or warm longer. Plus, it is easy to transport due to its leakproof design and a convenient handle on the top. Besides, there is an extra compartment inside the bag. You can use it for cutlery, napkins, tea bags, ice packs, or coffee stickers.

The last but not the least, the manufacturer gives its customers free access to the “World of Bento” recipe guide. It includes 41 pages of healthy meals. Indeed, with the Bento Lunch Box by Modetro, having healthy lunch is easier than ever.

If you need a bento box for you and your kids in which you will be able to keep enough food for the whole day, then this Bento Cube Box by Sistema may be right up your alley. It is capacious, and it is of high quality. It is made from phthalate- and BPA-free plastic, making it safe to use even for the smallest kids, and you can safely freeze, microwave, and clean it in a dishwasher. (Tip: if you put the empty container into the freezer for half an hour prior to putting your lunch into it, food will remain fresh a bit longer).

The Bento Cube Box has as many as five compartments - two stationary, two movable, and a 150ml yoghurt pot. Thanks to such a design, managing portion control and food variety can hardly be a problem. This way, one meal may include veggies, sandwiches, fruits, salad, and some dessert, or you can package several meals for lunch and tea. Besides, a yoghurt pot can be used not only for yoghurt and sauces; its size is also suitable for one boiled egg.

Next, the Sistema bento lunch box is available either fully-coloured or with a clear main box and coloured inner compartments. You can select between pink, blue, green, and red. So, if you buy several boxes of different colours, you will have one for every member of your family. Overall, this is a reasonably-priced lunch box that can help your family stick to a healthy lifestyle and eat healthy meals during the day.