| | |  | Food Jars & Lunch Containers | Home » » Zojirushi SL-NCE09 Ms. Bento Stainless-Steel Vacuum Lunch Jar | | | | | | | Description: | | Zojirushi's Ms. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar in Stainless Steel provides an excellent way to safely and conveniently pack lunch where a microwave or a refrigerator may not be available. You will also appreciate the "greenness" of packing a lunch in our jars | | | Features: | |
• Round jar with 3 food bowls for hot or cold lunch storage
• Vacuum-insulated stainless-steel construction keeps food warm
• Microwaveable bowls measure 10.5, 11.2, and 6.8 ounces
• Easy-to-clean container washes quickly; forked spoon with protective cover attaches to jar
• Includes convenient carrying bag for transport
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.38 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.97 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.13 inches | | Package Length:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 61 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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128 of 130 found the following review helpful:
 Goldilocks couldn't find a better fitDec 21, 2008
By Sandy P
"saprater"
I wouldn't call myself a lunchbox collector, but I do have a heafty variety of lunch boxes, both American and Asian. Everything from your typical Japanese lacquered bento box wrapped in a lovely koi furishiki to a Coleman insulated lunchbox and thermos. This, by far, is my favorite. Previously, I had purchased a Mr. Bento, and while I find that it is also a very nicely constructed set, it was just way too big. Though I loved the convenience and variety the Mr. Bento offered, I rarely used it because I would invariably find myself wondering what to put into each container. I looked at the Mini and Ms. Bento boxes before, but both lacked that essential soup bowl that really makes the Mr. Bento so functional.
Then Zojirishi came out with this new design and everything just fell into place. It retains the convenient divided dish and roomy carrying case of the Ms. Bento, the smaller three bowl design of the Mini, and the lovely soup bowl of the Mr. Bento. Just right!
The only tinge of regret was that it didn't come with the chopsticks that I'm so use to, but on second thought, it's not that big of a deal as I prefer my stainless steel chopsticks anyways. The carrying case isn't very feminine, despite its name, but I suppose it's so it can appeal to a variety of consumers. It is, however, nice and roomy, so I can fit in a small thermos alongside the Ms. Bento or throw in a small apple or dessert packet if I wanted to.
65 of 66 found the following review helpful:
Money well-spent.Aug 22, 2008
By Meguin
I had originally wanted a Mr. Bento, but I'm not the type who eats a large amount, especially for lunch, so I opted to purchase the Ms. Bento. It's just the right size for me. As long as you follow the directions, the food stays nice and warm for a hefty amount of time. I usually make my lunch at 7am, and then eat it at 1pm, and it's always still toasty. I usually heat everything almost to boiling, though, so that probably helps. (I have yet to use it for cold food.)
It's fairly easy to clean by hand. I have managed to stain my bottom soup container, but that's really my own fault. I haven't met a plastic container that doesn't get stained from microwaving tomato soup.
I love that it comes with a spork. I'm not the best at eating with chopsticks.
I have been trying to convince my sister to purchase one of these, but she thinks they are too expensive.
47 of 48 found the following review helpful:
Thank you Zojirushi !Aug 24, 2008
By Sassy
"Sassy Diva"
I have had this lunch jar a few days ad i already love it ! This is an excellent way to use left overs or whatever is on hand. It saves me money and I love the bag it comes with. If you are worried about stainig lightly grease inside of jar with a couple drops of canola or olive oil. I wash the bowls in boiling water with scented dish soap and let dry overnight and ive noticed that helps with the plastic retaining certain smells. I usually dont microwave the food in the jars because it can stain them I microwave in bowls untill piping hot then transfer to lunch bowls. This jar works very well to retain heat and my soup was piping hot 6 hours later ! I had tomato soup, med size bean burrito, small muffin and grapefruit and 16 oz bottle of water. After my lunch my belly was full and I was happy. The jar kept my soup piping hot, my burrito very warm and my muffin and grapefruit at room temperature. This is a great buy because you can have a hot or cold lunch and you dont have to waste money on greasy lunches. I have not tried this jar with cold food because i enjoy warm soup but im sure it works just as well. This lunch jar is expensive but it is well worth it in the long run.
31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
How to feed a hungry spouseSep 08, 2009
By W. Edwards
"library lady"
My husband and I liked the idea of bento, but we didn't like some of the more frou-frou boxes. I also didn't want to have to go to great lengths to come up with fancy lunches every morning (I've got enough to do!). This box looked good and had good reviews - it was a little pricey, but we've absolutely LOVED it.
SIZE: The containers looked small when we first got them, but the portion sizes are actually perfect - they fill my husband (who is not a small guy) - and yet don't overfill him.
NO HEATING/COOLING REQUIRED: The 3 dishes have to be stacked correctly to work, but then you don't have to heat or refrigerate the food. For us, this is great because though my husband does have access to a fridge and a microwave, work fridges are a black hole (things disappear for months in them) and work microwaves are a bit of a pain. This way, my husband can just eat whenever he feels hungry, and not have to go mess with heating or cooling his food - or even leaving his desk, if a super-busy day is in the cards for him.
EASY TO FEED: It's very easy to fill this thing: main compartment is great for leftovers, even a sandwich cut into 1/4s. The top or bottom can manage fruit and/or veggies. I've tried cheese and crackers, almonds, desserts, soups, rice dishes, sliced fruit - you name it, this bento box can do it. Even a quick perusal of the pantry can turn into a very artistic, healthy meal when popped into this handy container.
ENCOURAGES HEALTHY EATING: Because you have to keep the portion sizes relatively - well, not small, just not BIG - the set-up actually encourages healthy eating. Since there's not much room, why waste space on chips, which are mostly grease and air? Instead, I find myself looking for stuff that will actually be filling and healthy. Good lunchbox real-estate = healthier portions. The smaller portions also means less waste - everything gets eaten and the box comes home clean.
FUN!: My husband also loves the fact that he gets different stuff each day and in each container. He won't come into the kitchen as I make lunches in the morning, because he doesn't want to ruin his lunch "surprise."
SUMMARY: This is a lunch box for a very particular KIND of lunch and KIND of person: namely, someone who wants to eat mindfully and of a diverse amount of healthy items. You can't just pork out on whatever's in the fridge if you're using this thing. I think that's great.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Better than any lunch bag I've ownedJan 07, 2009
By Jessica Sams
A friend of mine recommended looking into Bento products when I needed to start taking lunch with me to work and would not have access to a microwave during my lunch break. After going through all the Bento lunch jars, I chose the Ms. Bento because I liked the carrying case the best out of all the possible options. The bag looks nice and can carry my drink, a piece of fruit, a small snack, AND the lunch jar. My lunch has stayed warm up to 5-and-a-half hours after packing it. The lunch jar fits a surprising amount of food into it, and it allows me to eat more healthily throughout the day. I highly recommend this product to fellow pack-your-own-food diners.
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