2021年11月2日 · Quite simply, a bento box is a Japanese-style lunch box. The thing that makes them different from the lunchboxes you grew up with is that the foods are put directly into these boxes, with no extra packaging, and boxes typically have one to six compartments.

2024年9月30日 · One of the most iconic and resilient of these traditions is the humble bento box — a simple packed lunch representing the confluence of practicality, craftsmanship, aesthetics, and flavor. This legendary lunch finds its origins in the Kamakura period, which began in 1192 and lasted some 141 years.

2022年4月12日 · In simple terms, bento is a single-serving, packed meal, transported by the eater already assembled and ready to be savored. Like an American lunch box, only so much more. Bento historically stars rice or noodles as the foundational starch, accompanied by a protein or two like fish, eggs, or meat.

2021年6月7日 · What Is a Bento Box? A bento box is an all-in-one Japanese lunch box containing a single portion of a balanced meal. This meal typically consists of a starch (like rice or noodles), a protein, and assorted vegetable and fruit side dishes.

2024年7月2日 · What is a Bento Box? A bento is a single-portion boxed meal usually composed of a carb (usually rice or noodles), a protein (usually meat or fish), and an assortment of pickled or cooked vegetables. The word is thought to be derived from the Chinese Southern Song Dynasty term Biandang, meaning convenient.

2021年9月22日 · In Japanese, the term bento refers to a Japanese lunch box, usually divided into compartments and with one or more layers, which allows you to take a quick meal with you for eating outside.

2025年3月28日 · Bento (弁当) refers to the meal itself, a Japanese-style packed lunch, while bentōbako (弁当箱; bento box) is the container used to hold the bento. So, you eat a bento, but it’s packed in a bentōbako!

2023年8月24日 · Bento boxes (obento or just bento for short) are usually made for lunch in Japan, but they can also be a way to express love and care toward someone. In daily life, the bento box is a convenient — and kind of kawaii (cute) — way to enjoy a well-balanced meal.

2024年10月4日 · Bento boxes are a quintessential part of Japanese culture. You'll see people of all ages and demographics eating them, from schoolchildren to friends enjoying a picnic under the cherry blossom trees (hanami) to salarymen. But what does "bento" mean in terms of its history and the food inside it?

2024年12月6日 · Bento (弁当) refers to a single-portion meal, typically packed in a box. It is an iconic part of Japanese culture and can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even snacks. The term "Bento" comes from the Chinese word "biandang" (便 …