Where to find the best bento style lunchboxes
All aboard the nude food train!
Perfect for little fingers, bento boxes are used to separate food into segments, allowing for various snacks and goodies in one convenient lunchbox.
And for schools that have implemented nude food (no packaging) rules, bento boxes are the perfect way to keep all the kid-friendly eats separated, with their juices contained neatly for a no-mess lunch.
We’ve rounded up some of our faves in the gallery below…
2024’s TOP BENTO STYLE LUNCHBOXES
- Mini Bento Box Kanga Crew, $27.97 (usually $39.95), Myer
- Bento Box, $19.99, Amazon
- Love Mae Lunch Box, $44.00, The Iconic
7 of the best bento-style lunchboxes 2024
1. Mini Bento Box Kanga Crew
from $27.97 (usually $39.95) at Myer
Best for: Preschoolers, picnics and afterschool snacks
Pack a healthy variety of your preschooler’s favourite foods in this cute coloured Mini Bento Box by Penny Scallan.
The compartments make it easy to pack different snacks without using single plastics, and the Kanga Crew design (pictured) makes it easy for little ones to recognise their bento lunch/snack box (even better if their name is Penny!).
Key features:
- 4 comparments
- Removable silicon tray
- Silicone seal prevents leaks
- Suitable for yoghurts and dips
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA and Phthalate free
- Variations: Dino Rock, Kipping Koala, Chirpy Bird
- Matching products available
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2. Bento Box
from $19.99 at Amazon
Best for: Primary school kids and big eaters
On-trend earthy colours and a low price point make this kids’ bento box a popular choice for back to school.
The tray has three generous compartments and the insulated shell means no warm salad! It also comes with its own spoon and fork that fit into the moulded lid so they’re less likely to get lost.
Key features:
- 3 compartments
- Insulated outer to keep warm or cool
- Easy side clips
- Leakproof design
- Dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe
3. Love Mae Lunch Box
from $44.00 at The Iconic
Best for: Preschoolers (who can open small containers) and primary schoolers
This cute bento style box is suitable for all ages, but as the lid doesn’t have any clips it may be easier for small hands to open and close on their own.
For smaller kids, it’s worth spending a bit of time teaching them how to carefully open the 2 water-tight containers – ideal for yoghurt, cut fruit or maybe a dip.
Key features:
- 4 compartments
- 2 leakproof containers
- Durable
- 100% recyclable
- BPA, Phthalates and toxin free
- Dishwasher safe
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4. Go Bento Lunch Box
from $13.17 (usually $21.95) at Myer
Best for: Primary school kids who can handle the clips
Bigger kids needs more fuel throughout the day so this Decor 2L Go Bento Lunch Box is ideal for primary school-aged children, or those with larger appetites.
It can always be used for fruit break and lunch, if your kindy kid finds it easier to have it all in one box. The larger capacity can take a sandwich, banana, juice, crackers and more plus ‘wet’ food in separate compartments.
Key features:
- 4 compartments
- 2 compartments with soft peel lid
- Removable hinged lid with secure clips
- Airtight seal
- Assorted colours
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA free
- Microwave and freezer safe
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5. Monbento MB Tresor Kids Lunch Box, Hardtofind
from $54.95 at Hardtofind
Best for: Older primary schoolers who want a unique style
A toolbox-style bento lunch box is better suited to older, primary school kids who can unpack their food and repack the storage cups.
Monbento MB Tresor has one large area with two compartments to keep snacks separate, plus it comes with five tokens to create a unique design on the lid.
Key features:
- 1 container with 2 cups
- Customisable design
- Airtight
- Available in 3 colours
- BPA and BPS free
- Dishwasher safe
- Microwave and freezer safe
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6. Original bento box, Biome
from $46.95 at Biome
Best for: Daycare and kindy kids
Choose your child’s favourite colour from the wide range of Yumbox bento boxes, and fill this single-lid lunch box with all their favourites to keep them going throughout they day.
The 5 x half-cup portions help parents offer a balanced meal, and there’s a little section that’s ideal for a dip, yoghurt or perhaps a sweet treat.
Key features:
- 6 compartments
- Tray insert
- Suitable for dip/yoghurt
- Available in 7 colours/designs
- Dishwasher safe
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7. Leak-proof Children’s Lunch Box
from $35.24 (usually $49.95) at Amazon
Best for: Primary school kids on the go
Colourful and durable, this Bentgo bento-style lunch box is designed with portion sizes in mind, which is great for health aware parents (although you can put what you like in there!).
The kid-friendly latches are easier for primary school finders to open, and leak-proof design means their bag should be safe from spillages.
Key features:
- 5 compartments
- Tray insert
- Suitable for dip/yoghurt
- Portioned style
- Drop proof
- Leak and mess proof
- BPA free
- Dishwasher proof inserts
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