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Looking for the Best Lunch Box for Office in India or Best Tiffin Box for Office in India, your search shall come to a halt in less than next 10 minutes.
Carrying your own lunch box is always a better option as compared to buying lunch from the office as it is hygienic as well as cheaper.
In case you are looking for the best hot lunch box for office in India, you can check out our post on Best Electric Lunch box in India.
While looking for the best quality lunch boxes in India, here is what you should check —
- Food shall remain hot even after hours
- The material of the lunch box should be food grade safe
- The lunch box should be leak proof
- The lunch box should be durable
- Number of containers or compartments in the lunch box
- Is the lunch box microwave safe
- Does the lunch box come with a cover bag
Just so you know, the 7 lunch boxes we are going to review today are high rated, best quality and leakproof too.
If you want to know which is the best material for a lunch box, best lunch box brands in India, or how to choose a lunch box, you can check our “Buying Guide”.
If you are short on time, Vaya Tyffyn is the best leak proof stainless steel lunch box in India and Borosil Glass Lunch Box Set is the best microwave safe lunch box for office in India.
Note: You can check related posts on Best Thermos Flask in India and Best Microwave Utensils in India.
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Comparison
Best Lunch Box Material Pieces Microwave Safe Check Price Borosil Glass 3 Yes Cello Stainless Steel 4 No Signoraware Stainless Steel 4 No Amazon Solimo Stainless Steel 4 No Oliveware Stainless Steel 5 Yes Milton Transparent Glass 3 Yes Vaya Stainless Steel 3 No
Popular Brands
There are thousands of brands selling lunch boxes in India, but only a few are reliable and can be trusted with the quality and durability. Let’s review the best lunch box brands in India in 2023 —
1. Tupperware
2. Borosil
3. Cello
4. Milton
5. Signoraware
6. Vaya
1. Tupperware
Tupperware is not a new name in the Indian market. I think most of us can relate to school days in the 90s when kids used to bring meals in Tupperware boxes and those were considered lavish and premium lunch boxes.
Tupperware is an American brand operating since 1948 and is known to manufacture premium quality lunch boxes. You will notice Tupperware lunch boxes to be slightly expensive and that’s because they use better raw materials and do not compromise on the rubber quality.
Price of a Tupperware lunch box in India starts from 200 INR and can go up to 3,000 INR. Best Tupperware Lunch box in India is Tupperware Executive Plastic Lunch Set with bag.
2. Borosil
Borosil is an Indian glassware company based out of Mumbai. This company is one of the largest glassware producing companies in India with a lot of presence in the USA and Netherlands too.
In India, Borosil deals in lunch boxes, microwave safe glass bowls, dinner sets, tumblers, etc. Price of a Borosil lunch box in India starts from 250 INR and can go up to 5,000 INR. Best Borosil Lunch box in India is Borosil Glass Lunch box set of 3.
3. Cello
Cello is one of the leading processor of household consumer products in India. Another brand that reminds of school days when we used to see Cello pens, water bottles and other stationary stuff.
Well, guess what it’s been 30 years and Cello is still here, this explains why Cello is one of the best lunch box brands in India.
Price of a Cello lunch box in India starts from 150 INR and can go up to 3,000 INR. Best Cello Lunch box in India is Cello Max Fresh Click Steel Lunch Box Set, 4-Pieces.
4. Milton
Milton is an Indian brand based out of Mumbai and it was formed in year 1972. As of today, Milton is selling their products through 55,000 retailers and is one of the best brands for lunch box in India along with Cello, Tupperware and Borosil.
Price of a Milton lunch box in India starts from 150 INR and can go up to 4,500 INR. Best Milton Lunch box in India is Milton Econa Deluxe 4 Lunch Box for Office.
Reviews
1. Borosil – Glass Lunch Box Set of 3, 320 ml Reviews
1st product in our review of Best Lunch Box for Office in India is a 3-piece lunch box set from Borosil. This is one of the bestselling lunch box sets in India.
Capacity of each container is 320 ml and all 3 containers are microwave safe.
These containers are made from 100% borosilicate glass.
In simple words, these containers will not crack under extreme temperature changes like regular glass, and you can put hot food in it without any issues.
These containers are airtight, leakproof and you can use them for years to come without any signs of scratch, damage, etc.
Along with 3 containers, you get a blue colour lunch bag which can be easily washed using hands or washing machine when required.
Due to silicon gasket on all 4 sides, you will not have to worry about curry spills or leaks as all 3 containers are spill proof and leakproof.
You can even remove the silicon gasket from the lid when you are cleaning the lunch box.
To make things even better, Borosil offers a 2 year warranty on all manufacturing defects, this is why this 3-piece lunch box from Borosil is one of the best lunch box for office in India and also the best Glass Lunch Box for Office in India.
In order to cater to everyone’s needs, there are 3 sizes available ranging from 240ml to 525ml, all in sets of 2, 3 and 4 containers.
From the same brand Borosil, you can also check out Stainless Steel Insulated Lunch Box (Set of 4) and Glass Lunch box (Set of 2) for school kids.
Product Specifications:
Material – Glass
Capacity – 320 ml each
Number of Pieces – 3
Microwave Safe – Yes
Leak Safe – Yes
Shape – Square
Weight – 1.04 kgs
Dimensions – 12 x 12 x 6.5 cm
Colour – Clear & Transparent
Pros of Borosil – Glass Lunch Box Set:
Lot hygienic than plastic
Safe reheating
Made in India
2 Years of warranty
Dishwasher safe
Scratch and Heat resistant
Air tight containers
Ideal for semi-liquid food
Cons of Borosil – Glass Lunch Box Set:
Not insulated
Can be a little heavy with filled containers due to the glass material
2. Cello Max Fresh Click Steel Lunch Box Set, 4-Pieces Reviews
Cello is one of the best lunch box brands in India in 2023.
This is a Stainless Steel 4-pieces lunch box set from Cello. You get 4 containers with this lunch box set out of which 3 are stainless steel and 1 is plastic.
Capacity of the steel containers is 300 ml each whereas plastic container’s capacity is 150 ml.
Along with the lunch box set, there is also a pair of spoon, fork with an additional pocket and a high quality lunch carrier with the zip feature.
The steel containers are airtight and can retain the moisture of food for longer durations. There is also a 4 side lock for easy opening of the container.
What we didn’t like about this lunch set is there is no warranty and these stainless steel containers are not compatible with the microwave heating.
But this is not a showstopper as most of us use the office cutlery to reheat food.
Otherwise, you can bank on the quality of this stainless steel lunch box set from Cello.
If you are specifically looking for a microwave safe lunch box set, you can also check out Cello Max Fresh Click Polypropylene Lunch Box Set (Set of 4 – 300 ml).
Product Specifications:
Material – Stainless Steel + Plastic
Capacity – 3 boxes of 300 ml each & 1 box of 150 ml
Number of Pieces – 4
Microwave Safe – No
Leak Safe – Yes
Shape – Round
Weight – 0.46 kgs
Dimensions – 17 x 8 x 17 cm
Colour – Blue & Red
Pros of Cello Max Fresh Click Steel Lunch Box Set:
Strong clip and lock mechanism
Airtight & Spill-proof
Made in India
Includes a pair of spoon and fork
Lightweight
Ideal for large quantities of food
Cons of Cello Max Fresh Click Steel Lunch Box Set:
Not Microwave safe
No warranty
3. Signoraware Best Steel Lunch Box (Set of 4) Reviews
If you are looking for the best tiffin box under 1000 in India with a water bottle, you can check out Signoraware steel lunch box set.
This lunch box set comes with a tumbler to carry water or other drinks.
Signoraware is a top Indian brand in the category of Kitchen appliances, crockery and food containers, and you will notice a lot of similarity in their designs if you compare with Tupperware.
There is one small difference, Signoraware products are cheaper than Tupperware’s.
Coming back to this 4-piece lunch box set, you get 3 stainless steel containers where 2 have a capacity of 350 ml each and the 3rd one has a capacity of 200 ml.
All these containers are leakproof keeping Indian cuisines in mind.
There is also a tumbler with a capacity of 370 ml where you can keep water, soft drinks, milk, etc without worrying about spills or leakages.
What we liked about this lunch box set from Signoraware is that you get an insulated bag to keep your food warm for hours.
The spill-proof lids are made from recyclable virgin plastic and non-toxic steel containers are dishwasher safe.
We also noticed that the strap of the carrying bag is a little tilted towards one side, but again this is not a showstopper as this may not be applicable to the other carrying bags.
Overall, we found this lunch box set extremely durable and ideal for office goers, undoubtedly one of the best steel lunch box for office in India under 1,000 INR.
You can also check out the Microwave safe variant of lunch box set from the same brand i.e. Signoraware Director High Borosilicate Bakeware Safe Glass Lunch Box (Set of 3).
Product Specifications:
Material – Stainless Steel + Plastic
Capacity – Containers (350 ml+350 ml+200 ml) & Tumbler 370 ml
Number of Pieces – 4
Microwave Safe – No
Leak Safe – Yes
Shape – Round
Weight – 0.69 kgs
Dimensions – 21.4 x 17.8 x 15.6 cm
Colour – Multi
Pros of Signoraware Best Steel Lunch Box Set:
Superior quality leak proof containers
Airtight & Spill-proof
Dishwasher safe
Made in India
Insulated bag
Easy to carry
Cons of Signoraware Best Steel Lunch Box Set:
Not Microwave safe
4. Amazon Brand – Solimo Stainless Steel Lunch Box (Set of 4) Reviews
Solimo is Amazon’s own in-house brand, and you will see them selling almost everything in India. This is a 4-piece stainless steel lunch box set each with a capacity of 300 ml.
All 4 containers are leakproof and will prevent spills, so you can easily carry sabzis without worrying about leaks.
The lids on all these containers are airtight and made from non-toxic BPA free material.
The lunch box set comes with an easy to clean fabric jacket, lunch carrier and there is also a dedicated compartment to keep spoons or forks.
If required, you can wash this lunch box set using a dishwasher.
The interesting thing is this lunch box set is manufactured by Cello and if you purchase the same item from the reputed brand Cello, you will get 3 steel containers and one plastic container, but this lunch box set has all the steel containers which makes it an overall good and affordable buy.
An ideal lunch box in India for school kids and office going folks.
Product Specifications:
Material – Stainless Steel
Capacity – 300 ml each
Number of Pieces – 4
Microwave Safe – No
Leak Safe – Yes
Shape – Round
Weight – 0.76 kgs
Dimensions – 25.1 x 13.9 x 13.7 cm
Colour – Red, Clear and Blue
Pros of Amazon Brand – Solimo Stainless Steel Lunch Box:
Affordable for 4 steel containers
Airtight & Spill-proof
Dishwasher safe
Made in India
Easy to wash fabric bag
Compartment for spoons and forks
Cons of Amazon Brand – Solimo Stainless Steel Lunch Box:
Not Microwave safe
Bag’s stitching is of average quality
5. Oliveware Teso Lunch Box with Bottle (Set of 5) Reviews
If you have been looking for the best lunch bag for office in India with a cover, check out Oliveware lunch box with bottle.
Oliveware is another Indian brand in the action that specialises in lunch boxes, food containers, serving trays, fruit and soup bowls, etc.
The brand has been operating since 1989 and we were mighty impressed with what this brand has to offer amongst the best lunch boxes for office in India.
This Oliveware lunch box set is a little different and creative from other best lunch boxes for office in India, and we will tell you why.
First of all, even though this is a stainless steel lunch box set, but you can still use it with a microwave and that’s because the outer layer of containers is plastic while the inner layer is steel which allows you to reheat your food in a microwave.
Secondly, if we talk about the contents of this lunch box, you will get 4 airtight and spill proof containers with different capacities of 290 ml, 450 ml, 600 ml and 130 ml (plastic).
Out of these 4 containers, 3 are steel while the smaller one is plastic. There is also a very elegant looking Stainless Steel Bottle with a capacity of 750 ml along with a fork and 1 spoon.
To contain all these boxes and the bottle, you get an insulated zipper carrying bag that even has a separate slot for keeping the water bottle inside the bag.
You can wash the entire lunch box with the hand or use a dishwasher.
The lunch box set is made using the best quality materials that are European Food Grade virgin raw materials.
What we can tell you is you will feel the superior quality of containers and the lid the moment you touch them.
We also feel the steel bottle could have been insulated, but then at this price this is the best you can get in India.
With a very appealing black colour and a premium design, the lunch box set from Oliveware is truly the best lunch box for office in India under 1,000 INR.
Product Specifications:
Material – Stainless Steel
Capacity – 130 ml for plastic box, Steel boxes (290+450+600 ml), 750 ml bottle
Number of Pieces – 5
Microwave Safe – Yes
Leak Safe – Yes
Shape – Round
Weight – 0.15 kgs
Dimensions – 21.5 x 14.5 x 25 cm
Colour – Red and Black
Pros of Oliveware Teso Lunch Box:
Extremely affordable and value for money
Insulated fabric bag
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Made in India
1 Stainless steel bottle, 4 containers and Spoon/Fork
Free N95 mask
Premium looking lunch box set
Cons of Oliveware Teso Lunch Box:
Steel bottle could have been insulated
6. Treo by Milton Health First Round Glass Tiffin Box Reviews
Milton is one of the top and best lunch box brands in India which is known to produce the best quality lunch boxes.
There is a huge variety of Milton lunch boxes that sells online as well as offline. But the one we decided to review is a 3-piece lunch box.
This lunch box set is made from transparent glass and there are 3 containers each with a capacity of 380 ml.
Since these are glass containers, you can reheat your food in a microwave as well. These containers have a unique seal that helps in retaining the flavour of your food while preventing any spills.
The glass material is 100% transparent, so you can see the food from outside without even opening the lid. The glass is easy to clean and you can wash them using a dishwasher too.
You get a zippered soft lunch bag with this lunch box set and there is an additional mesh pocket to carry tissues, spoons, forks, etc.
We tried opening, closing the lids and found it to be extremely smooth. The lids were tight and there was no sign of leakage.
Overall, this lunch box set from Milton Treo is a great and compact lunch box that will last for years to come and is easily one of the best lunch box for office in India.
You can also check out Milton Flexi Insulated Inner Stainless Steel Lunch Box Set with 4-pieces or Milton Steel Combo Lunch Box with Tumbler (Set of 4).
Product Specifications:
Material – Transparent Glass
Capacity – 3 containers, 380 ml each
Number of Pieces – 3
Microwave Safe – Yes
Leak Safe – Yes
Shape – Round
Weight – 0.50 kgs
Dimensions – 13.9 x 13.9 x 63 cm
Colour – Transparent
Pros of Treo by Milton Glass Tiffin Box:
Branded lunch box set and durable
Glass material
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Made in India
Cons of Treo by Milton Glass Tiffin Box:
No warranty
7. Vaya Tyffyn Graphite Copper-Finished Stainless Steel Lunch Box Reviews
If you are looking for the best lunch box for professionals or adults in India, check out Vaya lunch box set.
In fact, the lunch box from Vaya is one of the most premium lunch boxes in India.
Vaya is a kitchen appliances brand, not so new in the Indian market, but this classy and elegant looking lunch box compelled us to review this new brand.
This is a 3-piece lunch box where one container has a capacity of 400 ml and the other two containers have a capacity of 300 ml each.
This lunch box set is approx. 30% thinner as compared to other lunch box sets in India.
What we liked about this lunch box is that the outer shell is double walled vacuum insulated which means your food inside will stay hot and cold accordingly for 6 hours.
The containers have a copper finish and the material used in Stainless steel.
We found the quality of this lunch box set from Vaya to be extremely durable and robust and the good thing is brand is offering a 1 year warranty for any defects.
This lunch box does not come with a carrying bag as you will need to hold the lunch box with an ergonomic handle that comes with it.
You can also check out the other lunch box set from Vaya with a carrying bag.
Even though this lunch box set is on the expensive side, but we still strongly recommend it for folks who like to carry premium stuff along especially the Corporate employees.
The brand offers this lunch box set in more than 40 different designs some of which are theme based such as Captain America, Mickey Mouse, etc which is perfect for school going kids.
The Stainless Steel lunch box from Vaya is one of the best Stainless Steel Lunch Box in India in 2023.
Product Specifications:
Material – Stainless Steel
Capacity – 3 containers (400 + 300 + 300 ml)
Number of Pieces – 3
Microwave Safe – No
Leak Safe – Yes
Shape – Oval
Weight – 1.62 kgs
Dimensions – 22.8 x 21.8 x 13.4 cm
Colour – Multi
Pros of Vaya Tyffyn Graphite Copper-Finished Stainless Steel Lunch Box:
Extremely elegant looks
Feels premium
Heavy duty and copper coated containers
Made in India
Insulated outer layer
1-year warranty
Cons of Vaya Tyffyn Graphite Copper-Finished Stainless Steel Lunch Box:
Made in China
Expensive
Which is the Best Lunch Box for Office in India 2023
We will divide our conclusion for best lunch box for office in India into 3 parts – Budget Pick, Premium Pick and Best Pick.
1. Budget Pick, Best lunch box for office in India – Signoraware Best Steel Lunch Box Set of 4 (Tumbler included)
2. Premium Pick, Best lunch box for office in India – Vaya Tyffyn Graphite Copper-Finished Stainless Steel Lunch Box (1-year warranty)
3. Best Pick, Best lunch box for office in India – Borosil Glass Lunch Box Set of 3 or Oliveware Teso Lunch Box with Bottle.
Additionally, if you are looking for the best lunch box under 500 rupees in India, check out Bulfyss Insulated Travel Lunch Box. Lastly, if you are looking for the best leakproof lunch containers in India, you can go for Milton Econa 3 container insulated lunch box.
These are the best lunch boxes for office in India and you can pick one depending on how much you want to spend and as per your requirements too.
Buying Guide – Best Lunch Box for Office in India
A Lunch box is one item that almost everyone needs irrespective of the age and therefore, there are infinite numbers of options available in the Indian market.
More the options, more difficult it gets to choose one and that is why, we have curated this Buying Guide for you to make the right decision.
In this buying guide, we will discuss types of material and which one should you choose, how to pick a perfect lunch box and some FAQs.
How We Tested the Best Lunch Boxes for Office in India?
While looking for the best quality lunch boxes for office in India, we looked at a number of factors such as these —
1. Customer Reviews: If you ever want to buy something irrespective of the price or the product, take a look at customer reviews of that product, and this is exactly what we did to choose the top rated lunch boxes for office in India. Customer reviews are the best way to check the authenticity of the product. All these lunch boxes are very highly rated on E-commerce platforms and the majority of the customer reviews are excellent.
2. Size of the Lunch Bag: While looking for an office lunch box, it is imperative to have at least 2-3 containers in a lunch box. If there is an additional cover to carry the lunch box, it’s an additional benefit.
3. Leak Proof Containers: The last thing you want while carrying a lunch box is a spill of gravies and chapatis getting soggy. This is why, it is absolutely important to pick a lunch box which comes with leakproof containers.
4. Add-Ons: Another factor we kept in mind while looking for the best tiffin box in India was the addition of water bottle and a bag. Addition of a water bottle in the lunch box set means you do not have to carry an additional water bottle. Similarly, a carry bag is very important so you do not have to carry lunch box containers separately.
5. Insulation: Insulated or thermo lunch boxes can make sure your food does not get cold or hot only after a few hours of packing. Although, not all the lunch boxes we have reviewed today are insulated, but some lunch boxes containers are insulated as well as leakproof.
Which Material is best for a Lunch Box?
There are mainly 3 different types of lunch box material to choose from i.e. Stainless Steel, Plastic and Glass and each material has its own pros and cons. We will now see which material is the best for lunch box.
1. Stainless Steel Lunch Box
Stainless Steel lunch boxes are said to be the most durable and robust amongst other materials. Being robust, steel lunch boxes can be heavy as well. Almost, all steel lunch boxes are rust resistant, so you can wash them easily with hands. These boxes are not very expensive, but at the same time you cannot put them into a microwave due to the steel material.
Pros of Stainless Steel Lunch Box:
Durable and robust
Easy to clean and wash
Safe for food contents
Affordable, not very expensive
Rust and stain resistant
Cons of Stainless Steel Lunch Box:
Heavier than plastic
Not compatible with Microwaves and Dishwashers
2. Plastic Lunch Box
Plastic lunch boxes are lightweight, cheaper and comes in many attractive designs. Almost all the plastic lunch boxes are compatible with the microwaves, but there is a downside to plastic lunch boxes for example, they are not very sturdy, so you will have to replace them in a year or so. Also, plastic lunch boxes are very prone to oil stains meaning cleaning is not going to be an easy task.
Pros of Plastic Lunch Box:
Inexpensive
Lightweight
Comes in attractive variants
Microwave safe
Cons of Plastic Lunch Box:
Not very sturdy
Prone to oil stains
3. Glass Lunch Box
Glass material is an intermediate option between plastic and stainless steel. Lunch boxes made from glass material are usually expensive, heavier than the rest and they are microwave safe too. But there is always a risk of breakage with glass containers if you do not handle it well, so you always have to be cautious in their maintenance.
Pros of Glass Lunch Box:
Durable and robust
Looks very attractive
Microwave safe
Easy to clean
Cons of Glass Lunch Box:
Risk of breakage
Expensive
Which is the Best Stainless Steel Lunch Box for Office in India
One of the main benefits with a Stainless steel lunch box is its durability. Steel lunch boxes have been very popular in India as they are easy to clean and most importantly, steel as a material does not react with the food contents.
If you are looking for the best Stainless steel lunch box in India, you have a variety of options from different brands such as Signoraware, Cello, Vaya, Oliveware, etc. You can also choose a steel lunch box that comes in tiers if you like to eat salads, sweets, etc with the regular lunch.
Considering the most impressive performance and our tested reviews, there are 2 best Stainless steel lunch boxes in India in 2023.
Our 1st choice is the fancy lunch box from Vaya which has a capacity of 1,000 ml. The best thing about this Steel lunch box is that it comes with a Vacuum Insulated Outer Shell. Due to the double-walled vacuum insulation, your food will stay hot for 5-6 hours. You also get a 1 year warranty on this lunch box.
Our 2nd choice for the best Steel lunch box in India in 2023 is from Oliveware. What we really liked about this lunch box is the utility that you get with it. This Steel lunch box comes with 3 steel containers, pickle box and 1 Steel bottle. The outer fabric bag of this lunch box is insulated, so your food will remain hot. The steel containers are leakproof and microwave safe too.
Which is the Best Glass Lunch Box for Office in India
The reason you will want to choose a Glass lunch box is that its containers are microwave safe and also, glass lunch boxes do look very attractive. The glass containers adjust very well with the change in temperature. You can use the glass containers to store fruits, veggies in the refrigerator and at the same time, you can heat it up in a microwave too.
If you are looking for the Best Glass Lunch Box for Office in India, you have a couple of options to choose from. Both these glass lunch box brands are also the best lunch box brands in India in 2023.
Our 1st choice is Treo by Milton Glass lunch box. This lunch box from Milton is one of the best lunch box for office in India under 1,000 rupees. With a weight of only 500 grams, there are 3 glass containers each having a capacity of 380 ml. There is also an extra slot to keep spoons, napkin, etc.
Our 2nd choice for the best Glass lunch box for office in India is from Borosil. This lunch box is made from 100% borosilicate glass and is guaranteed to withstand temperatures of up to 350°C. All the 3 containers have a capacity of 320 ml and are airtight as well as liquid tight. There is also a lunch box cover to keep your containers safe and dust free.
Is Vaya Lunch Box Good?
Vaya is a new sensation in the Indian industry of lunch boxes. This is a Chennai based start up which deals in lunch boxes, casseroles, containers, bagmat, cutlery sets, etc. The brand is known for innovation, state of the art manufacturing and most importantly, environmental friendly products.
Speaking about Vaya lunch boxes, they are a bit on the expensive side, but this is purely due to the excellent quality and assurance they come with. Majority of the Vaya lunch boxes are made from Stainless Steel material.
The price of a Vaya lunch box in India starts from 1200 INR and can go up to 4,500 INR. As a buyer, you get a lot of variety in Vaya lunch boxes in patterns and designs such as sleek graphite, silver, gold, denim, cheetah and woollen variants.
Their lunch boxes comes in mainly 2 variants i.e. 600 ml and 1,000 ml. In order to make sure the Vaya lunch containers do not leak out, the lids are made from Silicone. If you are looking for the best lunch box in India in 2023 and can try something innovative, you can go for this Vaya lunch box which comes with 3 containers each having a capacity of 1,000 ml. You also get a 1 year warranty on this lunch box from Vaya.
How Do I Pick the Best Lunch Box
1. Structure and Design: The most important factor in deciding the perfect lunch box is the structure and design of the lunch box itself. If you search online, you will see circular, oval shaped, rectangular and square lunch boxes. Each lunch box is designed to cater different needs. Similarly, there are options with 2, 3 and 4 containers. To make the best choice, you should know how much food you are going to carry, the kind of food you will carry. For example, if you like to carry 1 sabzi, few chapatis and some salad, a 3-piece lunch box will be sufficient.
2. Material: Another important factor is to decide the type of material. There are 3 main types of lunch box material to choose from such as Plastic, Stainless steel and Glassware. Each material type has its own pros and cons. We recommend going with stainless steel lunch boxes as they are more durable, rust and stain resistant, safe for food contents as well.
3. Insulation: If your food can remain hot even after 6 hours, there is nothing better than that. For that to happen, you got to have an insulated lunch box or lunch box that comes with an insulated carrier bag.
4. Microwave: You will need to check if your lunch box is microwave compatible or not. Usually, stainless steel boxes are not microwave compatible whereas glass material lunch boxes are. You can also check out plastic lunch boxes if you need to reheat your food.
5. Dishwasher: Similar to microwaves, not every lunch box is dishwasher compatible. For ex, stainless steel lunch boxes are not dishwasher compatible. Also, we recommend to handwash your lunch boxes irrespective of the material type.
6. Sealed Lid: For someone who likes to carry daal or sabzi in the lunch box, it is necessary to have sealed lids on the containers. Properly sealed containers such as airtight ones will ensure your liquid food do not spill. Airtight containers also keep the food fresh by preventing bacteria’s growth.
7. With or Without Bag: If you tend to carry multiple lunch containers, it is necessary to have a carrier bag that can be washed easily when required. The cover handle should be ergonomic and easy to hold.
8. Price: Price of a lunch box set in India starts from 250 INR and can go up to 3,000 INR. However, a branded 3-piece lunch box set will not cost you more than 1,000 INR.
9. Warranty: If you are able to get a lunch box that comes with warranty as well, there is nothing better than that. In India, Borosil and Vaya offers warranty on some of their lunch boxes.
How Big Should a Lunch Box Be?
Lunch boxes in India come in a variety of shapes and designs. Depending on the purpose, you may want to choose a lunch box accordingly. The number of containers or compartments in a lunch box may vary from 2 to 4, depending on the brand. For a school going kid, you may want to get a 2 container lunch box which should be ideal. However, for a child who is 12-18 years of age, you may want to get a 3 container lunch box, since our body needs more nutrition and food at that age. Similarly, for someone who goes to office, a 3 or a 4 container lunch box will be sufficient since it will be ideal to carry sabzi, chapatis, and salad, if needed.
Are Lunch Boxes Machine Washable?
There are 2 parts of a lunch box, the containers and the cover of the lunch box itself. The cover of a lunch box is usually made from neoprene, canvas, and other fabrics, which is machine washable. So, instead of handwashing, you can throw the cover of the lunch box in the machine using a gentle cycle, cold water, and a mild detergent. However, the containers are usually made from glass, stainless steel or plastic. In all these cases, these materials are not washing machine friendly, which is why, you should handwash them. Having said this, stainless steel containers are dishwasher compatible.
FAQs
Q. Which is the best Tiffin or best lunch box for students in India?
A. School going kids do not have access to microwaves to heat the food unlike the office goers. Hence, it is important to have an insulated tiffin that will stay hot or cold as per the weather for at least 4-6 hours. For school going kids, you can go for Milton Executive Lunch Box Soft Insulated Tiffin Box which comes with 2 stainless steel containers and 1 microwave safe container.
The capacity of 2 round containers is 280 ml each and capacity of the oval container is 500 ml. With a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, Milton Executive Lunch Box is the best lunch box for students in India.
Q. Which brand in India makes the best lunch boxes for office going people?
A. For office going people, you need a lunch box that is durable and robust. Stainless steel lunch boxes are very strong and resistant to stains and rust too. Considering all these features, Milton, Cello, Tupperware and Borosil are the best lunch box brands for office going people in India.
Q. What is the best brand of steel lunch boxes in India?
A. Cello, Signoraware, Oliveware and Milton are the best brands for steel lunch boxes in India. Amongst these lunch boxes, Oliveware Teso Lunch Box with Bottle and Insulated fabric bag is the best steel lunch box in India.
Q. Which one is better between Signoraware and Tupperware?
A. Well, there is a great deal of difference between the Indian brand Signoraware and the American giant Tupperware. In terms of brand value, both these brands are miles apart and Tupperware takes a lead any given day. Tupperware has been known to use the highest quality rubber and raw materials to manufacture lunch boxes whereas, Signoraware has been in news before for some litigations for copying Tupperware’s design in the lunch boxes.
Q. Which is the best hot lunch box for office in India?
A. Borosil Hot-N-Fresh Stainless Steel Insulated Lunch Box with 2 containers each with a capacity of 420 ml is the best hot lunch box for office in India.
Q. Which is the best lunch box to buy online in India?
A. Oliveware Teso Lunch Box which comes with 3 Stainless Steel Containers, Pickle Box, Assorted Steel Bottle and an insulated fabric bag is the best lunch box to buy online in India.
Q. Which is the best insulated lunch box cover bag in India?
A. Yellow Weaves™ Insulated Travel Lunch storage bag is the best insulated lunch box cover bag in India.
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