Bentgo MicroSteel Heat & Eat Container

No issues opening with one hand cold or hot. Use the cardboard sleeve it came in when microwaving to carry as the container gets hot of course. This works very well with sleeve as has room for vent to still open. Wish it was 1/2 cup bigger but is fine for soups, salad, eggs, etc. Would purchase again.

I purchased this product after a great deal of research on suitable alternatives to glass for my kids'. I use the larger one for my lunch and send my children to school with the smaller containers. Pros: I like that these containers can be microwaved. They are made of non-toxic metal alloy and that makes me happy knowing that my children will be using them. Also, they are leak proof. Cons: Sometimes it takes several minutes to evenly heat the food - it would also be great if there was a way to insulate the containers as they lose heat quickly if packed for lunch. There is also no way to purchase a replacement vent. My toddler pulled out the vent and threw it away at school. Having said that, I reached out to customer service and they were great! They resolved my problem quickly and now I am a happy customer. I will be buying more of these as they are the best solution I have found.

The paint at the bottom stated to peel within a couple of weeks, don't know if it was the dishwasher or my scrub sponge.I would prefer not to have any paint than seeing it peeling off.Besides that, the box does the job.

I was in the market for stainless steel meal prep / leftovers storage containers, after years of using both plastic and glass versions of the Rubbermaid Brilliance containers that have gotten surprisingly popular lately. I wanted to get away from plastic for health reasons, but I wanted something lighter weight and more durable than glass that could go straight from the freezer to the oven, so stainless steel seemed to fit the bill perfectly! Unfortunately, it seems like the US is a bit behind the rest of the world on this front, because we don't have that many stainless steel food storage options available in comparison.I bought these Bentgo MicroSteel containers (in every size but the snack size) to compare with one of the only other microwavable stainless steel meal prep containers on the market available in the US, the Black + Blum stainless steel lunch box / meal prep containers. Unfortunately for Bentgo, I wound up pretty disappointed.First the good: it's lightweight, the stainless steel is sturdy, there's no plastic (the lid is all silicone), and the silicone lid is pretty easy to clean.Unfortunately, the bad outweighed the good for me:1. It's only oven-safe up to 350 F and for a max of 60 minutes, which is just horrendous. If you've ever tried heating a frozen meal-prepped meal straight from the freezer in the oven, you'll know that it can sometimes take longer than 60 minutes or need a higher temperature than 350 F to fully heat up, depending on what it is and if you have it covered. This makes these Bentgo containers a nonstarter for many frozen meals.2. The lid is outrageously difficult to close. You have to press the lid down at one end, then stretch it over the other while pushing down pretty hard – it takes a lot more upper body strength than you'd think. Otherwise, you'll end up with one corner that refuses to slide over the container. So much effort considering:3. The lid is aggressively not leak-proof. As in, just carrying it around with you is enough for it to leak, even when it's sealed all the way.4. The fit and finish on the stainless steel is a bit questionable. The steel looks and feels really chintzy, almost like it's not even food grade stainless steel, with a coarse, glittery finish that doesn't feel great to the touch - it could be worse though. While the lip is mostly rounded, for whatever reason it comes to a slightly sharper, but not sharp, edge at each of the corners.5. The paintjob looks and feels pretty cheap and fragile. There's a sharp, hard line where the paint stops that is VERY noticeable to the touch, especially when cleaning – it's pretty unpleasant tbh. I'm also willing to bet that this silly paintjob is the reason the containers are only oven safe up to 350 F / 60 minutes.6. The silicone lid is too floppy and weak to actually allow stacking when containers are full. Expect a slightly teetering stack and some leakage, depending on the weight.For my money, Bentgo needs to lose the paint, use a higher quality stainless steel (or at least better finishing), and completely rethink their lid design. I for one would love to see Bentgo take a crack at a v2 of these stainless steel containers, because I think they could be great with more iteration and I think more stainless steel food storage options are sorely needed on the market. But as they are right now? You're better off with another brand.

absolutely love these bento containers! would buy them all if i can afford it! they are pricy, but very durable and easy to use. my husband uses these bento boxes for his lunch and its easy to clean and stores a good amount of food. we havent had any spills, and the top closes pretty tight. easy to stack in his lunch pack. would highly recommend! only this is wish this was cheaper so we can buy more, but it is worth the value.

Entgo® MicroSteel™ Heat & Eat Container has been touted as a sustainable and reusable stainless steel food storage container that is microwave-safe. However, in my experience, I would not recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable and cost-effective option.Firstly, the container is made of a thin sheet of stainless steel that doesn't feel particularly durable. After using it a few times, I noticed that the steel had started to get dented and bent. I also found that it was difficult to open, as the lid seemed to be stuck on very tightly. This made it difficult to access the food that I had stored inside.Secondly, I had some issues with the design of the container. The container is too big and bulky and has no handles or clips, which makes it difficult to carry. Additionally, it is not stackable which makes it difficult to store in the cupboard or on the counter-top.Thirdly, I found that the container was not particularly efficient at keeping food warm. After microwaving food and storing it in the container, it quickly cooled down. This meant that I had to reheat the food again before I could eat it.Finally, the container was quite expensive, which I felt was not worth the quality that I received.Overall, I would not recommend the Entgo® MicroSteel™ Heat & Eat Container to anyone looking for a durable and cost-effective food storage container. The thin sheet of stainless steel was prone to dents and bends, the design was not particularly efficient, it was not easy to clean, and it was quite expensive.

The container is very good looking AND it works. I live in an Independent Living community and can pick up meals from our buffet which includes hot foods. The Heat and Eat container is perfect. It keeps food hot until I get back to my apt and if needed I can put the container in the microwave. I will buy more so thati can also use them to store food.