Kotobuki 2-Tiered Bento Box, Black Owl/Moon/Stars
From Kotobuki
| Price: | $30.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. |
Product Description
Kotobuki bento are Japanese style lunch boxes. The stacking two tiers keep foods and flavors separate and the top tier has a press on lid to prevent spills. Durable, attractive, and easy to clean. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in Japan. Black with owl and moon. 6-1/8-inch L by 3-3/4-inch W by 2-7/8-inch H.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #158566 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: Individual
- Color: Black
- Brand: Kotobuki
- Model: 280-149
- Dimensions: 2.75" h x6.62" w x6.00" l,
Features
- Two-tiered bento box in black with shimmery illustrations of owls sitting below a silver moon
- Perfectly sized for bringing lunch to school or to the office
- Includes two stacked compartments stacked separated by fitted plastic lid--great for separating two different dishes
- Made of food-safe plastic
- Top and bottom compartments dishwasher and microwave safe; inner lid not microwave safe and should be hand washed
By Audrey Mullejans
...It's a great little Bento Box. I've been using daily for about three weeks now and here is what I have to say about it:
The bottom tier can hold plenty of rice, or about one small sliced apple. The top comes with a very tight fitting plastic lid, although the one day I tried packing soup in it, it did dribble a little; lesson learned, it can definitely hold in sauces, but filling the compartment entirely with liquid is pushing it. Oh, that and the lid is prone to staining; I had pasta with tomato sauce and it is now an ever-so-light shade of orange-red. As far as its functional uses, these are the only two problems I've had with it thus far.
Aesthetically, it's pleasing... but the thing that bothered me was that the owls were only partially covered with a nice thick layer of varnish. The rest of them seemed exposed in comparison, and it seemed that there was nothing protecting the three branches and the glitter on the moon and stars. I ended up going to the craft store and purchased a polyurethane finish, and "finished" it. I'm sure the design would have been fine without me doing so; I just didn't want to take any risks. I also didn't want to go through the hassle or returning it/buying a different box.
Finally, it's expensive for what it is. I purchased this box at 30$, and have seen boxes made by Kotobuki of similar sizes/designs for roughly half that price. I paid the extra 15$ because I liked the overall look of this box best, and didn't want to spend hours digging about on the interwebs trying to find one I liked as much for less.
Minus one star for the unfinished look and minus one more star for the high price tag.
By Kim
I will agree with the above reviewer. I was bummed that the rest of the sparkles weren't properly sealed so I also went ahead and did it myself, but that is something that should have been taken care of before selling. I'm thankful it came with its own strap, and I am amazed at how much it holds. I'm not a small girl, and I'm always satisfied with the size of the meal it holds, but at the same time I don't ever get that disgustingly "over-full" feeling.
I definitely recommend hand washing this.
By George Stanislaus
I saw many people writing that the box is too small but i am a woman with a medium apetite and its just right. If I have too be honest it is even a bit too much if i fill it to its limit. I am really happy to have bought this box. It's just sooo cute.
