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Color

Silver

Material

Plastic

Brand

Zojirushi

Age Range (Description)

Adult, Kid

Special Feature

Microwave Safe, Vacuum Insulated

Capacity

10.1 ounces

Theme

Silver

Number of Pieces

1

Item Weight

2.2 Pounds

Product Care Instructions

microwave-safe

Included Components

And Lid, Forked Spoon With Cover And Holder, 6.8-Ounce Small Side Bowl With Lid, 10.1-Ounce Large Side Bowl With Lid, Outer Container With Lock And Lid, Zippered Carrying Bag With Strap, Valve, 15.2-Ounce Main Bowl With Lid, Zojirushi Sl-Jae14Sa Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, 9-1/2-Ounce Soup Bowl With Gasket

Closure Type

twist

Shape

Round

Product Dimensions

6"L x 5.4"W x 8.8"H

Unit Count

1.0 Count

Material Type Free

BPA Free

Number of Items

1

Item Weight

2.2 pounds

Manufacturer

Zojirushi

ASIN

B000246GSE

Item model number

SL-JAE14SA

Customer Reviews

4.4 3,547 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

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#32,961 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
#221 in Bento Boxes

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

April 24, 2004

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Easy to clean	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.6	4.7
Leak proof	4.0	4.0	4.0	4.0	4.6	4.5
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material	Plastic	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Polypropylene, Stainless Steel
capacity	10.1 ounces	41 ounces	41 ounces	41 ounces	10 ounces	67 ounces
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weight	2.2 pounds	1.94 pounds	1.94 pounds	1.94 pounds	0.25 pounds	2.54 pounds

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4.4 out of 5

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Customers are happy with the insulation, quality and performance of the lunch jar. They mention that it helps to regulate the temperature, is very impressive and works perfectly for lunches. They are also satisfied with appearance, and portability. However, some customers differ on size, seal, and ease of cleaning.

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683 customers mention555 positive128 negative

Customers like the insulation of the meal holder. For example, they say it keeps their food warm and helps to regulate the temperature. Some say the insulation is great and helps keep their food hot and fresh.

"...her back pack, but the vacuum seal is still intact and it holds its temperature as good as it ever did.•..." Read more

"...It keeps my lunch warm for many hours through out my day at work. Great design and easy to use and cleaning was easy as well." Read more

"...He said his food has been warm every day, and the cold stuff doesn’t get hot...." Read more

"...I must say, it really does keep your hot food very warm...it's not hot as if you had just cooked it but it's very warm and to me, it's the perfect..." Read more

504 customers mention473 positive31 negative

Customers like the quality of the meal holder. They mention that it's well-constructed, durable, and functional. Customers also appreciate the carrying case and say it'll hold a variety of items.

"...No problems. Stains from pastas and curries come out easily. The plastic is sturdy and stain resistant. What more could you want?..." Read more

"...The carrying bag is sturdy and well constructed, and large enough to carry not only the lunch jar but a juice pack, juice box, or milk box fits..." Read more

"This is a great lunch box, compact, convenient, and useful with all the bento box layers...." Read more

"...I don't see that as a problem whatsoever, plus the bag is very handy and has a long strap which has no problems carrying the weight...." Read more

261 customers mention232 positive29 negative

Customers like the performance of the Mr. Bento Lunch Jar. They say the insulation sleeve does indeed keep things nice and cold, and it works perfectly for lunches. The materials are well-made and sturdy, and the product is very useful and functional. It works best for Japanese style meals and the rice bowl works great for salads. It's handy and has made their life infinitely easier.

"...The two upper bowels are less insulated, so they are perfect for salads, edamame, cooler sides, or treats...." Read more

"...The one I got now is much more advance and works well. I suggest anybody who wants their kids to have warm lunch...." Read more

"...So I use Mr. Bento mainly as a cold jar. Works great because I no longer have to put an ice pack in his lunch bag to keep his lunch cold...." Read more

"...COLD, with the far bottom bowl being leak proof, making soup or yogurt a perfect addition...." Read more

180 customers mention144 positive36 negative

Customers like the portability of the meal holder. They mention that it is easy to carry around, the bag is also very convenient, and it is easily stowed away in a cabinet in their breakroom. The size and shape of the product is compact, making it easy to fit into a medium width briefcase. The weight of the lunch holder is very reasonable, and the carrying case is weighted perfectly for comfortable transport in the hand.

"...What more could you want?This item comes with a carry case, which is super helpful...." Read more

"...• The carrying bag can be slung over a shoulder, carried upright by a handle, or packed in a school backpack.•..." Read more

"...The bag comes with it, another very nice feature that I really don't think I'd expect them to put with it...." Read more

"...I don't actually use it but one day I will! The bag is also very convenient, I just throw it over my shoulder and go to work...." Read more

177 customers mention158 positive19 negative

Customers like the appearance of the meal holder. They say it's rather clever looking, has a unique feel and look, and has nice bowls. They also appreciate the compact size and the professional grey colors.

"...It keeps my lunch warm for many hours through out my day at work. Great design and easy to use and cleaning was easy as well." Read more

"...The soup was dark, the bowl was white, and there's no stains or any leftover residue that was hard to clean up...." Read more

"This Zojirushi Bento Lunch Jar has to be the coolest and most elegant way to pack and carry your lunch...." Read more

"...well as other tangibles, such as the carrying case, spoon, and the cool design.Product-wise, I am very happy...." Read more

559 customers mention387 positive172 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the meal holder. Some mention that the container sizes seem small, but once you've put a little something in all of them, the portion sizes are good and fits the amount of food that we probably should be eating. The jars are well constructed and large enough to carry not only the lunch jar but a small snack. The rectangular containers already fill them up well, and the size is perfectly fine. However, some say that the one meant for hot foods is way too small to hold enough of the "main course" to fit in the jar. There is no where to put sauces or condiments, so customers used the condament cases you can get.

"...The carrying bag is sturdy and well constructed, and large enough to carry not only the lunch jar but a juice pack, juice box, or milk box fits..." Read more

"This is a great lunch box, compact, convenient, and useful with all the bento box layers...." Read more

"...To me the size of the thing is perfectly fine - but I knew how big it would be based on reading reviews and seeing the dimensions listed...." Read more

"...The containers don't necessarily look impressively large, but I am always amazed at how much they hold, when I start putting stuff in them...." Read more

188 customers mention66 positive122 negative

Customers are mixed about the seal of the meal holder. Some mention that the containers are leak proof, while others say that they are not. The soup container seems to be spill proof, and the vacuum seal is still intact. However, some customers say that the top bowl is not water tight and the spork tends to fall out.

"...What's good to know is that although there was some spillage there was only very little...." Read more

"...such where she's tossed it around in her back pack, but the vacuum seal is still intact and it holds its temperature as good as it ever did.•..." Read more

"...Plus the top bowl isn't water tight.....not a good and remember there isn't any added room to put individual prepackaged cups...." Read more

"...Wouldn't be microwavable if they were.The containers are NOT leakproof with the exception of the soup container and the lids cannot go..." Read more

181 customers mention111 positive70 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning the meal holder. Some mention that it's easy to use and provides instructions on how to properly wash and care for your bento, while others say that the containers are not dishwasher safe and that cleaning takes less than 5 minutes. Some customers also mention that the inside of the containers gets a little stained from microwaving them, but this is not a big deal. Overall, the product is a mixed bag when it comes to ease of use.

"...The plastic is sturdy and stain resistant. What more could you want?This item comes with a carry case, which is super helpful...." Read more

"...only issue I have with it as I stated above is that the containers aren't dishwasher safe (at least they say they aren't) but they're microwave safe...." Read more

"...The soft seals can be easily washed with a sponge and left to air dry, and they pop back into the lid with no effort...." Read more

"...Great design and easy to use and cleaning was easy as well." Read more

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If you need HOT lunches on the go - this is it!

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014

Color: SilverVerified Purchase

This Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar is PHE-NOM-INAL. Seriously. I researched lunchbox options for a long time, and finally settled on this one. I have listed the needs I wanted met in a lunch jar/box and why this item is wonderful!

1. SIZE MATTERS...and SHAPE ;) : I needed something that would hold enough food for my husband, who eats like a horse. He is an active 25 yr old, and we own a business that involves manual labor. So he is always moving, ALWAYS hungry. I was a bit skeptical that this item would hold enough food, but I have never once had him tell me his meal wasn't enough (and I ask every day). The containers don't necessarily look impressively large, but I am always amazed at how much they hold, when I start putting stuff in them. The containers are round, so yes, certain things won't fit. Don't bother trying to fit bone-in chicken. And hot sandwiches take some imagination (I cut them into triangles, they fit best that way... but my hubs doesn't care if his sandwich is precut, just if its hot and delicious). But really most things fit well, and the few that don't just take a little imagination. (enchiladas go in great, cut in half & stacked. I can fit 2, full size, hearty enchiladas in the tall bowl).

2. SOME LIKE IT HOT: WE like it hot. We hate cold sandwiches and the snacky chips that go along with bag lunches. I was desperate for something that would keep food HOT all day, not luke warm. And would allow me to send off left overs (meats, fish, pasta, soups, stews, salads...those aren't hot, curries, rice, NORMAL meal stuff). The Zojirushi is perfect for that. the bottom bowels will hold runnier or more liquid items. Though I usually find a small amount (teaspoon) has leaked, the exterior canister contains it well, so no-harm done. The bottom two containers usually stay super hot. The lunch jar gets left in the car all day, so our excessive winter has proven to lower the food temps a bit, but they remain more than warm, as long as I put them in SUPER HOT. Outside of deep winter, the bowels usually keep the food so hot you have to open them and let it cool for a minute or two. The two upper bowels are less insulated, so they are perfect for salads, edamame, cooler sides, or treats. If you want to pack chocolate or cookies, only put those in the top container. The bottom two are sometimes so warm, they transfer heat to the container directly above.

3. MONEY TALKS: I know, your wondering if this is worth the price. Simple answer, YES. Well worth the cost. You won't have to buy lunch out just to get a hot meal. And all those yummy left overs can easily go with you to work now.

4. WHAT DO I PUT IN IT? : Even though we cook full and elaborate meals most evenings, I was still a bit intimidated by the idea of sending off hot lunches. I used a great cook book designed for bento boxes, that helped me get creative and figure out how to turn left overs into interesting and hearty lunches (see my review on it). Not everything from the night before can just be reheated. Sometimes you have to fix it up a bit. Or what about taking that smaller-than-portion-size amount left and doing something useful with it. A great way to start is pastas, soups or salads. You really can put anything in this, it just takes some getting used to if you've never done hot lunches before.

5. Dishwasher safe? I honestly don't know if this thing is labeled as dishwasher safe, but we use it every day, and every night it goes in the dishwasher (only exterior jar is washed by hand). No problems. Stains from pastas and curries come out easily. The plastic is sturdy and stain resistant. What more could you want?

This item comes with a carry case, which is super helpful. And it has a spoon in a case - this is a little extra genius. The spoon doesn't get anything else dirty since it has its own case.

If you aren't convince by now, you never will be. This is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time.

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Steve Godun

Maybe the perfect student lunch box.

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018

Color: SilverVerified Purchase

I bought this for my daughter towards the end of her kindergarten days (2013) and it's still going strong. I have repeatedly recommended this lunch box to family, friends, colleagues, and strangers on the internet.

My daughter likes some of the school lunches but not all of them, so sometimes I would make her lunch to take to school. At first this was disappointing; there are only so many brown bag sandwiches that she'll happily eat during the week and I didn't like her having cold lunches at school. She doesn't have access to a refrigerator or microwave oven at school so that limited our options. For awhile I improvised using small Thermos-type containers to give her hot foods but this limited the types of hot foods I was able to give her since all those Thermos-type containers are vertical cylinders, not exactly conducive to things like spaghetti or hot sandwiches. Plus, her lunch bag got bulky with a collection of different sized containers, and everything had to be hand-washed because things like GladWare containers shouldn't be put in the dishwasher.

So I went looking for something better and I found this, and I can only say that I wish I found it earlier. The product description here on Amazon tells all of the gritty details so I won't waste time with that. Here's what you really want to know: YES, IT DEFINITELY KEEPS HOT FOODS HOT FOR HOURS AT A TIME! I make my daughter's lunch at 8am and she eats it at around 12:30pm and she has never once complained that her lunch wasn't hot enough. I learned that if I fill the main body (the "jar") with hot water while I prepare her lunch, it keeps her food hotter for a longer period of time. When all the food prep is complete and packaged I just empty the jar, dry it out, and load it up.

Other things about this box that I adore...

• Yes, the lid is INTENDED to be a serving bowl! If you don't like eating from the containers or if you have to mix something before eating it then by all means flip the lid over and use it as a bowl.
• The carrying bag is sturdy and well constructed, and large enough to carry not only the lunch jar but a juice pack, juice box, or milk box fits nicely on top (along with a napkin or two). Slide the lariat closed and it stays nicely in place, safe and easily transportable with the rest of your lunch.
• It comes with a stainless steel spork, which was really nice. Unfortunately my daughter accidentally threw hers away when she was younger, but I found a nice titanium spork to take its place and she loves using that. The spork fits in a little "pouch" that's sewn inside of the carrying bag.
• It's pretty durable. My daughter's lunch box has a bunch of dents and such where she's tossed it around in her back pack, but the vacuum seal is still intact and it holds its temperature as good as it ever did.
• The lid and latching mechanism is especially durable. Because it's plastic I expected the latches to be the first things to fail, but after five years they still latch as tightly and positively as ever. Never once has the latch accidentally released, even after being dropped.
• It's dishwasher safe. Simply remove the soft seal and ventilation plug from the bottom-most container, and all of the pieces (containers, lids, jar lid, and spork) can go in the dishwasher. The container itself shouldn't be dishwashed lest the high temperature of the dishwasher disrupt the vacuum seal, but it's also easy enough to hand wash so it's not a big deal at all. The soft seals can be easily washed with a sponge and left to air dry, and they pop back into the lid with no effort. (And replacement seals are available, should yours get lost or damaged.) Even the carrying bag can go in the laundry!
• The carrying bag can be slung over a shoulder, carried upright by a handle, or packed in a school backpack.
• With four containers I can provide a nice assortment of the hot and cool foods my daughter loves. She often tells me that her friends are always offering to trade lunches with her because her lunches are so much nicer than the school lunches. :-) We've established a system where the top container always has a dessert (cookies, brownie bites, etc), one down has a fruit (apples, peaches, grapes, strawberries, etc) and a vegetable (string beans, peas, cucumbers, pickles, etc), and the remaining two have the main entree (protein) and starch (rice, pasta, potatoes). Her favorite lunch is broiled salmon (lower-most container) with rice pilaf (one up), snap peas and strawberries (one up), and chocolate cupcake (top-most container), with a Capri Sun to drink.

Willing trade-offs and caveats...

• It's heavier than a "traditional" lunch box owing to its stainless steel construction. My daughter willingly accepts the trade-off, however; she's more than happy to deal with the bit of extra weight in exchange for having a tasty hot lunch at school.
• The containers can't be rearranged; they must go in a specific order. This creates certain logistical issues. If you wanted to (for example) use only the large container for something hot and have cool things everywhere else, you can't. Whatever is under the large container will also be hot (or warm) and you can't put the large container on the bottom of the jar because the lid won't fit. (Unless you also remove one of the other containers; that would work.)

I would totally buy this again and again without hesitation. I love it, my daughter loves it, her teachers have bought them for themselves, and some of her friends and schoolmates have gotten them as well. This may be the perfect student lunch box.

168 people found this helpful

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BeNiceToMe

Keep food warm

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024

Color: StainlessVerified Purchase

This is a great lunch box, compact, convenient, and useful with all the bento box layers. It keeps my lunch warm for many hours through out my day at work. Great design and easy to use and cleaning was easy as well.

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luciana iumi sato

Ótima conserva muito bem os alimentos

Reviewed in Brazil on February 21, 2024

Color: Carbon BlackVerified Purchase

Super recomendo

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Millo Valadez

Muy buena para nosotros los Godinez

Reviewed in Mexico on August 23, 2022

Color: Carbon BlackVerified Purchase

Una súper lonchera para el trabajo, mantiene las cosas frías y/o calientes.

Buen espacio

Buenos materiales

Muy recomendable

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Nishant

Great product if u land the original

Reviewed in India on October 22, 2019

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Got one via a friend from usa. Awesome product. If u get ur hands on the original one u will appreciate the same.

I returned the one ordered from amazon as it was pretty old

JennyMc

Food stays warm and very versatile

Reviewed in Australia on April 21, 2020

Verified Purchase

So many thermoses just don’t keep the food warm. This one does. Compartments are handy. Very versatile work ‘lunchbox’ and then handy for getting out and about with grand daughter.

faeriemess

The best (and last) lunchbox you'll ever need to buy. Excellent design, quality, and size. Highly recommended

Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2015

Color: SilverVerified Purchase

I already purchased one of these awhile ago (in bright red) for my boyfriend to take nice lunches to work. I will be going back to university this fall and decided to purchase one for myself as well.

These are seriously the Rolls Royce of lunchboxes. I've already reviewed this lunchbox in the cherry red, but I really can't say enough good things about this. (Hence why I splurged and purchased one for myself too).
With a little planning and effort, these make wonderful packed lunches, with enough space for lots of variety and snacks. Everything I have purchased from Zojirushi has been excellent quality so far - all the components of these lunchboxes are good quality and are holding up well to daily commutes, temperature changes, and washes with no current wear in the materials.

These really are expensive for lunch boxes, but in this case you really get what you pay for (not like my bulky, leaky, staining Tupperware with ill-fitting lids that cost a fortune but never delivered on the quality)
If you get into a habit of using these every day they more than pay for themselves in a short time, both from a monetary value (not eating lunch out) and from a health standpoint (multiple stacking containers make it easy to create balanced and nutritious meals)

Would I go back to a regular Western-style lunchbox? Nope! With a little creativity and finesse, I've gotten used to preparing and packing foods into these containers, and the design allows for excellent portion controls for your proteins, carbs, and veg. The vertical stacking design makes it easy to organize food and to access individual parts (say a snack of a slice of cheese and some grapes) without having to expose any other food to air or a dirty environment (like a high traffic university commons or the communal lunch room in the office)

I have recommended these to everyone I know. These containers, the Zojirushi *excellent* coffee thermoses that stay hot and don't leak, and my versatile sous-chef equivalent induction rice cooker are all great quality products from this company. I hope Zojirushi continues to design, manufacture, and quality test all of their products like they do now. Their stuff does have a higher price tag, but the functionality and quality of their goods seems well worth it in the long run.

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