bento
Japanese packed meal
A bento is a Japanese-style packed meal, typically served in a compartmentalized box with rice, protein, and vegetables arranged in separate sections.
The presentation is often deliberate and attractive: She packed her son a bento with rice balls shaped like pandas.
Bento boxes have become popular globally for portion-controlled, visually appealing lunches.
Vinegared rice with toppings
- onigiriMolded Japanese rice snack
- tonkatsuBreaded fried pork cutlet
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
- teriyakiSoy-mirin glazing method
edamame · gyoza · karaage · furikake · nori · sashimi · miso · tofu
Lidded storage container
- compartmentalizedDivided into isolated sections
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
- stackableCan be piled up
- tieredHaving multiple levels
lidded · partitioned · reusable · wooden · plastic · divided · sectioned · insulated
Staple cereal grain
- proteinFolded amino chain
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- picklesVegetables preserved in brine
- fruitEdible plant ovary
side-dishes · balanced · variety · portions · accompaniments · seasonal · colorful · assorted
sushi
Vinegared rice with toppings
- onigiriMolded Japanese rice snack
- tonkatsuBreaded fried pork cutlet
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
teriyaki · edamame · gyoza · karaage · furikake · nori · sashimi · miso · tofu · soba
box
Lidded storage container
- compartmentalizedDivided into isolated sections
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
- stackableCan be piled up
tiered · lidded · partitioned · reusable · wooden · plastic · divided · sectioned · insulated · tiffin
rice
Staple cereal grain
- proteinFolded amino chain
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- picklesVegetables preserved in brine
fruit · side-dishes · balanced · variety · portions · accompaniments · seasonal · colorful · assorted · nutritious
school
Place of instruction
recess · cafeteria · break · meal-prep · homemade · portable · takeaway · on-the-go · picnic · convenient
presentation
Formal display to viewers
- arrangedPut into order
- decorativeServing to beautify
- colorfulFull of varied hues
kawaii · artistic · visual · garnished · appealing · Instagram · cute · themed · creative · crafted
- eateriesrestaurant, diner, bistro, cafeteria, pizzeria
- packed lunchsandwich, apple, chips, juice box, carrots
- JapanTokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji, Hokkaido
- Japanese foodsushi, ramen, tempura, sashimi, miso
- Japanese wordsanime, bonsai, futon, geisha, judo
- ethnic foodssushi, tacos, pad thai, curry, hummus
bentosack lunch
Homemade meal in bag
TV dinner · cafeteria tray · takeout container · doggy bag · MRE
bentosit-down dinner
Meal served at tables
buffet · banquet · dine-in · table service · tasting menu
- bento boxPartitioned Japanese lunch carrier
- bento boxesCompartmentalized Japanese meal carriers