This is a great container that we aim to use for countless years to come. Strong, sturdy, air tight. We bought the stainless without coating, as other reviewers indicated that it has a tendency to scratch off. This looks smart and fits into our various sized lunch bags. Really satisfied.

I spent an immense amount of time researching stainless steel boxes for lunches and had settled on Bentgo. However, I should've paid more attention to the reviews that noted how quickly the paint chipped off after just one wash(even the "stainless steel" color - presumably this should not have an extra pigment!). For spending so much money on this item, I would've expected higher quality. Finally, it is nice that the container locks securely, but it is too difficult for our childcare provider to open every day.

It is the perfect size for my lunch to work. I bought it because I wanted stainless steel instead of plastic and the description says it is leak-proof, but the I did not expect it to be microwave safe without the lid. The box said the lunchbox is made of microwavable steel so that was a surprise even though I have yet to try it. Also, I like the removable divider.

I had a difficult time getting the top off. This led me to believe that by the time you get the top off, you’ve basically made a “tossed salad” of your meal. So I returned this item. I do like the Snack Cups and the Modern - but I wish both would have larger capacities.

My reason for purchasing this item was to pack pasta salad in school lunches without the oily leaked mess. This container did a good job preventing the lunch bag from getting slicked, but the divider did not do the same (under multiple trials). Ideally, I would have liked to order a smaller leak proof container just for the pasta salad, but did not see any offered. This size container is just too big for a single portion so I'm not really sure what to do with it.

Deducting 1 star for the clear coat exterior that ended up peeling off after a few uses. Otherwise this is a perfect product and does everything it's supposed to do. Goes from fridge or freezer directly into oven or microwave, food cooks up beautifully, looks and tastes great, and cleans up easily. The lid seals very well. My only complaint is that coating. Bentgo could save some money by just not buying that coated material... Anyway, love it, it's saved me so much money not buying food for lunches during the week, while eating better food (my own) too.

Great product: size, quality, design, color. We have not tried to use this in the microwave yet, but I am intrigued that we can use it there too. My daughter loves this lunch box! She had wanted something similar in glass, but then we found this product, which is much lighter-weight.

First off, all the bad reviews saying it’s hard to open are from people that can’t read directions. There’s a little rubber pop tap at the top that releases any suction and once that’s pulled up it can be opened very easily. When the tab is pressed down, the top is locked on. That being said, this bento box is a life saver. I no longer have to use plastic sandwich bags and the sandwiches and snacks I put in stay fresh until they’re eaten. It’s also very easy to clean and I plan on buying more soon.

Love the lunch box, but the vent tab on the top is easily removed and unfortunately my child has thrown away both of them. So now her lunch box is no longer useable because it is not leak proof and air gets to her food and she won’t eat it. And there is no option for to purchase a replacement lid or tabs.

Cannot microwave with the cover. That defeats the purpose. I gave the container away. Why make it microwaveable but then you have to find an alternative cover? Especially for the price? I do not recommend spending your money on this item. Not worth it.