Bento boxes are gaining steam as a perfectly portioned, creative, fun way to pack and serve lunch—and they’re not just for kids. The box hails from Japan and first hit the scene in the 16th century.

Endlessly adaptable, a bento-box lunch comes to the rescue as school begins, Kenji López-Alt writes. Joel Goldberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff.Credit... Supported by By J.

Patricia Kelly Yeo is an LA-based writer and editor who covers food, health, wellness and (occasionally) science and travel. Ask her about her favorite omakase. Two months ago, Mark Okuda was serving ...