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I have used this lunch box everyday since I got it good by oven!! I love the colour and how small it is. The cute little bag that came with it is cute. It can cook anything. I'm so happy with my purchase. Thank you.
Liz E.
I love it! Its relatively less efficient than just cooking on the stove (or Shabuki pot lol) or microwave but when you're out an about at like a hotel or at work its a lot easier and cheaper than eating out. Its a lovely lil gadget and beautiful too. If you meal prep all your ingredients before hand and just set it up to cook while you work I can see how itd get a lot quicker when you're busy at home but I haven't reached that skill level yet lol.
The noise level while cooking is minimal but still present, I wouldnt use it in a library (assuming Im not prepping ingredients right in the library either lol). Its not particularly bothersome to me, might be to others. Its not much more than a pot boiling but important to know.
Instructions seem a lil vague but its been kinda fun to see the community figure it out too and doing own experimentations. Customer support has been lovely too.
100% reccomend if you love bentos (like me), cool gadgets (like me), are super busy (with general time sectioned for meal prep), or travel a lot. Its a beautiful thing that fits nicely in a backpack with some rice and potatoes. (Rice takes about 40 mins with potatoes taking around 60+ mins, rice is explained but potatoes arent)
Lindsay
Amazing job cooking asparagus. I used the 20 minutes. I’m looking forward to eating more veggies with this machine.
DAVINA
I really love this and thank you. I recommend this to anybody.
Sophia N.
I had my first Itake Chefbox for a good two years, using it about 3-4 times a week. All of a sudden, the heating element stopped working. I tried all the tips that are given to check if it's due to not adding enough water ( I always did), cleaning with vinegar for any mineral deposits (did it once a month) or if the buttons didn't work. I worked with Itaki for TWO MONTHS, exchanging back and for that my Chefbox wasn't working with videos and photos and that it's guaranteed under my warranty that I could get a replacement if it broke. It took a while...but I was mailed a brand new Chefbox and I am so ecstatic that they stand behind their product. I love using mine for meal prep and all I have to do is heat while working. I wished they also sold extra of the 304 stainless steel compartments so I can do more than meal prep the night before but make 2-3 meals beforehand, just a suggestion! Otherwise, great customer service, awesome device and I cannot recommend enough :)
Conor
Works as described and is easy to take to work.
I love the product and the options this has opened for my lunches at work.
If I had to criticise anything it’s that the construction of the casing doesn’t create a full seal so when your water is boiling there can be splashes of water that come out, with some kitchen roll underneath this sorts the issue out but something worth looking at.
Bradley
So i have used this about 14 times and the biggest problem i have is the length of time it takes to cook something even when following the directions from the company. The last time I used it to cook a breakfast consisting of one egg took over 4 hours to cook just the egg. (Yes everything was inplace) it handled the re-heating of the sausage links fine. But heaven forbid that you use a sausage patty that is raw that takes about 4 hours to cook as well.
Over all not worth the money I spent to have a hot breakfast that is not fast food .
Toya
Great quality, good size. 3 cooking compartments
Patricia
I love it!! It’s easy to use, portable and is saving me money.
Jim
Use it all the time perfect size
Geoffrey
Got the chefbox and ramen pot after buying the jumbo cooker. Love them both! Use almost every day. Ramen dish is ready in about 10-15 minutes, even with chicken added!
Stephanie
Flimsy design, not as heavy duty as it looks, not much space to put much in it.
Danyal
Garbage customer service, can't return product.
Joseph
Arrived early!
A little smaller than expected but that will help me keep portions better sized and not extra large like I do now. LOL
Excited to use and see how well it works!
Ian
It cooks haven’t used it much yet but it cooks
Amanda R.
Spicy beef rice noodle soup made on my office chair :) Also makes killer mac n cheese! At first I actually bought a knockoff for a few bucks cheaper (it's smaller and much flimsier with black interior) thinking it was the same but it's NOT! The knockoff had black inside lining that was non-stick but has some kind of PLASTIC coating I didn't notice until around the 3rd time use the thing started smelling like melting plastic and little pieces of black color started coming off washing it! After some research it probably has Teflon which is toxic and all the reviews that sell that knockoff are probably paid for or people haven't noticed yet, it's toxic anything non-stick usually is! I wish more people knew! I have a peace of mind now using the real Shabuk pot not to mention it holds WAY MORE food. Does stick a little in the bottom if you're not careful though so don't let it get too dry but it should auto off itself if it starts sticking!
Julie
I love my Itaki chef pro
Adinda
I really love this product. My mum got it for me so I can eat healthier at work. It’s makes even more excited for lunch time. The size is decent and not to big at all. The lunch bag that it comes with is also a great addition as I can put my small juice/milk box with it. The size of the containers are also good as it makes for the perfect portion of food. I recommend anyone who’s trying to save money and are trying to eat healthier to purchase this product.
Ying
Love it! Simple and light weight. Not bulky at all, works v well. Keep my counter looking pretty and neat.
Ryan
These are absolutely amazing I’m so glad I purchased these
Daniella S.
I bought the new magic itaki because it was on sale and I had some birthday money to spend. I was tired of always having cold food for school because by the time lunch would roll around any hot food would be cold. I’ve been testing it out and it works pretty good! Food heats up surprisingly fast that I accidentally overcooked my pasta in it. I’ve been trying to find some trays similar to the one in the Itaki and haven’t had any luck though but all in all a product that’s worth it’s money.
Selina S.
Love this, have used it at home and in the office, easy to make salmon, chicken, rice and noodles. Reheated dan dan noodles this week,mcame out perfect
Rocky J.
Love this model even better than my round model! Holds far more food! I own two now so I’ll never go hungry at work again! Ha. Love love it!!!
Nick B.
Super quick and useful! Using it right now on some honey garlic pork and rice, yum
Phillip
Great product. Use this all the time since I got it and it's been amazing.
Richard
Shipped to wrong address, didn't refund me.
Christine
I’ve used it twice so far and it’s working great. The bag it came with broke apart, but it was cheaply made and I didn’t expect it to last that long anyway. It’s not a dealbreaker by any stretch. I had to reach out to customer service for the free recipe e book and they responded to me favorably in a couple of business days, which is a reasonable timeframe. 5 stars.
Athena
This item absolutely does not cook at all. I’ve tried multiple times and have not been able to even cook a single cup of rice.
Maria
Very nice product from itaki
Gail
Love love love! Prep the night before, pop it in the Chefbox 40 mins before lunch and hey presto!! What did I ever do without it!
Phillip S.
I've been using in my office every day. My co-workers are all commenting what a wonderful idea: I can get a hot meal at a lower cost. even my manager noticed I am eating healthier.
CHRIS
I haven't used it much yet but reheating leftovers has been awesome! It actually gets hot and I definitely want to cook something with it. It keeps food cold until it's time and heats it as well. It's been seven hours since I've packed and my food stayed cool. If you need something to help you from buying takeout for lunch, give it a try.
WENDY
I am amazed and so happy with this! This is the perfect lunch size and it cooks perfectly
Candice
Perfect for travel.
CHRISTY
Love mine. I
Use it daily at work.
Kirk
Great product, really handy to make a meal quick and easy.
Nakita
I love that it is portable, easy to clean . Bring a mini towel to work, be careful when you make boiled eggs in it the device.
Tammy
The box itself is fine but the bag arrived defective. Then according to the customer service rep they sent me a replacement bag they KNEW wouldn’t fit. Now I’m waiting for a correct size and NOT defective
Brian
Liked the item. Used it once so far
Christopher
One of the best gadgets I purchased in recent years! Cooks my meal perfectly every time! It is a convenient tool to have for healthier eating at work. I absolutely love this electric lunch box!
Annabel
I love how small and convenient this bento lunch box.
Fiona
The device lid is warped after the first use.
Jo
I love this! It cooks everything just perfectly in the times that it states, I’m a fan of Itaki, I have the Itaki pro and Shabuki pot too.
dasean
Does not work Well at all
Cherry
Absolutely wonderful made steam egg with it , yummy , great for lunch and going away
Farrah
BEST THING EVER! So easy and fun! Love it!
Doreen
This lunchbox steamer is handy to cook for one or two depending on how much you eat. I think it’s best suited for protein veggie combinations with rice versus soup or stew. I’m learning how to make the best use of it. For someone who has food intolerances and allergies this allows me to have more flexibility in preparing healthy meals on the go.
Sher
Cute, easy to use. The timer setting is nice so I can see how long I have left. Makes rice perfectly with the 1-1 ratio. Good quality metal trays materials.
Miracle
I like this lunchbox it’s really good at heating up quickly but I think that it’s a little bit weird to estimate how much water you might need for food.
Nicole
Love this lunchbox! It lacks good instructions, but it’s pretty intuitive.
Dwayne
Great product! Solid construction and amazing support from the company!
Barbara
The box is easy to use. The containers have great snap on lids that hold firm and allow air to be removed. I can cook an entire meal for my husband and myself with this box.
Angela W.
I couldn’t love this more! Took it to my daughters track meet so that she could have a healthy meal ready after her runs. While everyone else was eating snack bar food, she had rice, chicken and veggies.
Everyone kept asking about it. Literally 5 people ordered the bento lunch box while on their phones while we were there. It’s fantastic.
Oliver
Lid of both food containers are dent, and I only had used 3 times. Can i get and spare ones? Also i wrote them asking about an user manual and the recipe book and they never replied back to me....
Oliver
Lid of both food containers are dent, and I only had used 3 times. Can i get and spare ones? Also i wrote them asking about an user manual and the recipe book and they never replied back to me....
Dar
The controls are hard to use. I do like the ability to choose different times and purposes, but I’m not yet sure that reheat and keep warm are that different in terms of settings.
The round lunch box is way more user friendly. (Customer service is A+ for this company too.)
Wendy Y.
I'm a huge fan of the brand and their concepts so as soon as I saw this come out I ordered it right away. This completes my collection along with my Jumbo and Shabuki Pot. Loving the new smart features, especially the one where I can set it to turn on exactly an hour before my lunch break starts. So far seems like the new options really make the food turn out exactly the way I want them even the texture is different, without having to trial and error like before. Can't wait to make this my new travel buddy as well! The recipebook though.. is still the old one and sad I HOPE you're reading this ITAKI :(
