Growing up outside of Tokyo, Chef Kenji Miyaishi’s mother used to send him off with bento boxes of onigiri rice balls, karaage fried chicken, tamago-yaki egg omelets and vegetables from her garden.

Bento boxes bring class to eating. Take away the traditional flat plate, where all the food runs together. Take away the multiple plates used for appetizer, dinner and dessert. Use a bento box instead ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Bento boxes originated in Japan, but have become popular across the globe for the ...

In “Bento Monogatari,” a Belgian short film that was released in 2010, a woman makes her husband a bento box for lunch each day, in an attempt to salvage their marriage. Traditionally, bento is a ...

What delight there is to be found in a Bento box. Not only are they delicious, they are pieces of art. This signature Japanese meal is on more than a few lunch menus in Rhode Island. How lucky we are ...