Aladdin's New Lunchbox: Move Over, Mr. Bento

We took a guided tour of this new lunch box for grown-ups at the Housewares Show. You asked us for more pictures . . . Aladdin emailed these over today.

This lunch box is broad but relatively thin; the better to slip into messenger bags, Aladdin says. The completely removable lid is an on-the-go placemat and makes clean up easier.

The red leftover/sandwich holder has a movable divider to accommodate varying amounts of leftovers. On salad days, swap out the red insert for the green one.

We haven't tried it yet, but the salad set comes complete with a cutting board and dressing cup. There's a crisper in the bottom of the salad bowl.

You can buy the lunchbox with the red insert from Aladdin for $19.99. The salad set is an additional $12.99. It is also sold at some Target stores.

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Comments (13)

Thanks for the extra info about this lunchbox! Although Mr. Bento is a bit clunky, I'm really not into the mini-briefcase style of the Aladdin lunchbox. I do like the dividers, though. I suppose I'll have to check it out the next time I find myself near a Target store.

What I'd REALLY love is if someone would "pimp my lunchbox" and make me a cute carrying bag to replace the dorky one that came with Mr. Bento. Anybody?

posted by Kristina on March 27th 2007 at 1:35pm
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I would love to have a lunch theme month. I'm always looking for something better than sandwiches and left overs to take to work.

posted by Christal on March 27th 2007 at 2:03pm
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yep, i'm a big pasta salad fan--it's my go-to one-dish meal for lunch-- and would love to hear some good recipes.

okay, that had nothing to do with lunchboxes. but i bet a pasta salad would look mighty pretty INSIDE one! :)

posted by thinkingwoman on March 27th 2007 at 2:20pm
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another vote for lunch theme month!

posted by evamae on March 27th 2007 at 3:45pm
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lunch month! lunch month! yes!

posted by minipanda on March 28th 2007 at 4:22am
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Luuuuuuuuuuunch mooooooooooooooooonth....!!!

Do it do it do it!

posted by Alison on March 28th 2007 at 5:20am
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Lunch month is a genius idea.

posted by laura dot on March 28th 2007 at 5:46am
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For thinkingwoman - It's nothing too fancy, but my favorite pasta salad recipe... instead of dressing I use store-bought pesto, some olive oil to thin it out, and fresh lemon juice. Taste along the way and add more or less of whatever you like. The lemon ads a really nice fresh flavor. I like it with some fresh mozz, broccoli, and tomatoes, but I think pesto goes well with anything :)

posted by Tara on March 28th 2007 at 6:11am
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oh and i forgot... i throw in some toasted pine nuts as well if i have them around.

posted by Tara on March 28th 2007 at 6:14am
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Oh, this is really clever. You guys always find the coolest stuff!

posted by jenblossom on March 28th 2007 at 6:49am
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Lunch month!

posted by palousian on March 28th 2007 at 5:42pm
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Oh a lunch month would be wonderful!! I vote yes, definitely!

posted by aesargent on March 31st 2007 at 8:21am
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