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Bento boxes are typically a lunch box that serves a meal for one person. Bento box in Japanese is written as 弁当 and pronounced obento. Today the concept has made its presence felt in every household worldwide. Distinct from the standard lunch box in the sense constituent, a perfect combination of varied textures, tastes and food ingredients.
An average Japanese meal packed into the bento box comprises rice, fish, meat, and pickled vegetables. The Japanese homemaker uses every inch of space provided in the box to prepare and pack wholesome and nutritious meals for her family members.
Following are the most common types of bento boxes available in Japan and around the world. Included are a translation of each Bento Box Types from Japanese to English.
As our society becomes increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our everyday choices, many people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the most popular ways to do this is by using biodegradable products, and one product that has recently gained popularity is the biodegradable bento box. ...
The stainless steel tiffin has its origins in the nineteenth century when British colonists in India were looking for a way to transport and store food while on the go. Also known as a dabba or tiffing box, is a multi-tiered container traditionally used in India to pack and transport meals. They were originally made of metal, such a...
Shokado bento boxes have an have an age-old tradition in Japanese cuisine. Simple yet elegant lacquered lunch boxes, used for serving a variety of refined small dishes in one meal. Divided into four uniform sections like the Chinese character "field" 田. Shokado bento box ingredients are carefully prepared and beautifully presented i...
Shidashi Bento Box – Japanese Catered Bento (仕出し弁当) – Shidashi is a term used to describe bento served by professional caterers. These box meals are ordered for important guests or special occasions. Shidashi bento is filled with a colourful array of arranged side dishes including rice, tempura, pickled vegetables and protein. ...
The year has just passed the halfway mark and we have been working hard at adding new products to our collection though 2021 is just getting warmed up. Later this year we expect to be introducing a new range of Mokusei Bento Boxes which have been under production since before Covid started. The new range will include the Camphor Woo...
Kamameshi Bento has caught up with the rest of us and today you have several kinds of bento boxes catering to the varied tastes and needs. You have bento's being sold at airports, railway stations, onboard trains as well as specific convenience and department stores. Specific boxed meals that...
Curious to know how a Japanese wife’s anger is expressed while preparing lunch for her husband? "Uncooked rice, an uncooked egg or a broken heart cut from Nori and one chopstick”, OUCH! Shikaeshi bento is the Japanese wives revenge bento prepared after an argument and it's not the lunch you hope to try. Couples can’t always expect...
In Japan, there is a specific term for Yochien obento (お弁当, o-ben·to), and depending on who you ask you will always get a different answer on what Yochien obento means. Japanese obento lunch boxes have many variations. In this article, we discuss Yochien Obento Lunch Box "Kindergarden Bento" with a cultural order and meaning; it is ...
Makunouchi Bento (makuno-uchi bent) is a Japanese term that translates as Between-Act Bento. As one might expect, they have something to do with theatre performances, having been served during Noh and Jabuki "behind the curtain" theatre acts during the Edo era (1603-1867). You were served a wonderful two-section lunch to keep you bu...
Dosirak Lunch Boxes are a popular Korean lunch box packed with a homemade meal that can also be purchased from Dosirak stores. Like Japanese bento lunch boxes, they are served with rice and an assortment of traditional side dishes. Dosirak Dosirak Lunch Boxes include a meal that is warm...
Colourful Hanami Bento is a tiered lunch box that is an ideal component for serving meals while contemplating the beauty of cherry blossom trees in Japan. Hanami Bento (flower viewing bento) is centuries old, dating back to the Nara period (710 to 794), Hanami is the traditional Japanese custom of appreciating the beauty of cherry b...
Used in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185), Jubako Bento (重箱) means "Layered Bento Boxes". Similar to traditional bento boxes they are a combination of elaborately decorated lacquered boxes used for holding and presenting food on outings or special occasions. The upper-classes traditionally used Jubako bento box to hold takeaw...
An offshoot, the shikaeshi bento box, the Aisai Bento or “bento made by loving wife” is what it is. Bento box made with love from a wife towards her husband in the form of a delicious, nutritious, visually appealing lunch box. Perhaps one of the greatest ways to say “I love you” while you’re away at work. Similarly, young women in r...
Koraku Bento translated into English is Picnic Lunchbox. As the name suggests, Koraku Bento boxes are made for sharing among a group of people at picnics, day outings and sports events. In March and April, they are prepared and shared with a group of friends during the cherry blossom viewing festivals. Similar to traditional bento ...
Most of us are familiar with the bento box concept; the Japanese origin home-packed or pre-made store-bought meal. However, very few will be aware of what a Kyaraben bento is. A little unusual, fun, cute and artistic; are some of the terms that would best describe a Kyaraben bento! Kyaraben With the glo...
We are extremely excited to announce that the highly anticipated and exclusive to Katachiware the Limited Edition Kizoku Bento Boxes & Genji Motif is finally in production and due to land at the end of July 2021. The new bento box is made from a BPA Free, food-grade ABS resin and measures 300mm x 240mm x 58mm. It includes five c...
In the Edo period (1603 to 1867), the culture of the bento box grew in popularity and became more refined. Travelers and sightseers would carry a simple Koshin Bento "koshibentō", which is a type of bento box, worn around the wait consisting several onigiri wrapped with bamboo leaves or in a woven bamboo box. ...
Hinomaru Bento | The term, Hinomaru, means ‘circle of the sun’ in Japanese and stands for the Japanese flag. Hinomaru bento is a traditional bento box with steamed rice with a pickled umeboshi in the centre as its food contents. The red umeboshi or plum resembles the Japanese flag, and hence this bento is called the ‘Hinomaru’ bento...
Ekibentō or ekiben translates to station bento, Eki meaning train and Ben is short for Bento. First sold in during the Meiji period (1885), at the Utsunomiya Train Station in Japan's northern Kantō region. The meal consisted of two freshly made onigiri balls, a few slices of pickled daikon radish wrapped in a sheet of bamboo bark. ...
Oekakiben or "picture bento" is a type of bento box that is prepared by the mother for her child in a manner that the ingredients are decorated to resemble a picture or a scene. Often depicting objects such as animals, favourite pets, famous people, buildings, monuments, scenes from a favourite movie or specific items such as flower...
