As we try to save money and improve the quality of our diets, taking our lunch to work in a Lunch Jar has become more popoular. Most of them are based on the Zojirushi Japanese Lunch Jar model were smaller bowls are nested in side a larger tubular container. A carrying case is usually provided as is some form of eating utensil - spoons, sporks, even chopsticks.

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The Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lined Lunch Jar contains 4 separate bowls with lids. If you were Japanese, you would put your soup in the bottom jar, which is where food stays warmest or coldest, then your rice, then entree and then vegetables. But you probably aren't so just understand how the system works and pack your lunch accordingly. The bowls all stack on top of each other and all fit in the convenient jar and carrying case. The vaccum sealed stainless steel construction proides the insulation. Everything is easy to clean.

The soup bowl has a screw on lid. But the rice bowl doesn't so don't use it with something that could leak.

The Zojirushi Ms. Bento Vaccuum Lunch Jar is similar to the Mr. Bento but smaller with 3 jars with lids. A convenient fork is also included. And you get a small tote bag to carry it in. The largest bowl on the bottom is perfect for soup. So if you want to have soup and another course and dessert or vegetables. This is perfect and convenient. You can take a variety of food from your refrigerator, heat it up in the microwave and simply add it to the containers. A quick, affordable and nutritious meal that will keep you away from the vending machines.

The Classic Bento Vacum Lunch Jar contains 3 containers instead of the 4 in the Mr. Bento. But the 3 are larger so you can carry about the same amount of food, just a little less variety. And it has a spork. Somewhere betwen a spoon and a fork. You also get chopsticks, carrying strap and a protective container. If you're concerned about stains, this is a march darker color than the Mr. Bento.

The Aladdin Micro Lunch Bowl is very convenient. Because the whole thing is microwaveable you can microwave now and eat later. You don't have to pour water into it to heat it up. There is a divided inner container to keep your entree and veggies or starch separate. It has a pull-out drawer with spoon. Dependable leak-proof lid keeps food where it belongs.

The Aladdin Micro Lunch Bowl is available in denim blue and bright bubblegum pink.

This stainless steel food jar has 2 containers - a 10-ounce container and a 13-ounce container, each with a tight-fitting lid. So you want have to worry about leaks. The stainless steel liner and foam insulation keep food hot for hours. A convenient carry strap with pouch and untensils is included.

Convenient because dishes are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Colors available - red, blue, yellow.

Take this Thermos Nissan Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Lunch Tote to work or send it to school with the kids. It is durable and made to work hard for you - made from 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior. Thermax double wall insulation keeps food hot or cold for up to 6 hours. Four microwaveable bowls nest inside so you can bring a variety of foods, including a main course, starch, vegetable and dessert. The main dish and soup container have screw-on lids. The remaining containers have snap-on lids. You even get a convenient stainless steel spoon that is made to fit into the carrying case.

This Stanley Food Jar is made for durability and maximum insulation with its doule-wall stainless steel insulation. The durable rust-proof finish will keep it looking good for years. Convenient wide mouth thermos and lid doubles as a bowl. To keep things extra hot, while you're preparing your food put hot water in the thermos before adding your food. (Just don't forget to pour out the water before adding the food!)

The durable and unbreakable double foam insulation of the Stanley Heatkeeper will maintain foods' temperatures for about 4 to 6 hours. You just pop it in the microwave and go. A large convenient handl makes it easy to hold.