Does the bowl go on upside-down? wouldn't the soup or other food in the top spill? I just can't see how this would be opened ...
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There's a plastic domed lid that very tightly seals the bowl. Just don't put super hot liquids in it, and it's good for traveling. Yes, it goes on upside down, and unless you're concerned with the appearance of your food - soup, salad, rice - whatever else you'd want to put in it, it's a small price to pay for the cuteness. I haven't had any problems with leaks even when the bento is assembled for carrying. Best recommendation is just not to overfill it. Hope this helps! It's been one of my favorite Amazon purchases.
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The video i watched on youtube about this bento box said that you can store soup mix in the top part, then you can add hot water to the soup mix when you are ready to eat.
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Hi! Great question. I believe the bowl is used when you pour soup into it from another container, like a thermos or something. Then you just wipe it out and put it back together. My son uses it for dry foods like crackers or fruit.
1760771
There are three parts. You cannot put anything in the top "bowl" are you are referring to, as it would spill. I used the bottom two bowls and the top I could put a small treat (candy, chocolate, small cookie) that wasn't liquid as a surprise for my son.
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I don't believe this is the right container for taking soup. The bottom container that looks like pants is the largest section, the middle container acts as a top to the bottom and when you put the rubber band thing on, it holds it together well enough that it won't spill, although I think runny liquids could still make it out. The middle container (the face) has a plastic cover making it the best choice for any liquids, but it is very small so it's best for things like grapes or nuts. The bowl on top has no plastic cover and you do turn it upside down to put it on, so there's no way you could put liquids in there. Somebody explained to me how you use bento containers: the top bowl is for rice, and what you do is take the middle and top portions off together, holding them tight with your hand and then flip it over and remove the middle part, then eat out of it like a regular bowl. This thing is very cute, but not as useful for the typical american lunch, like soup, salad, sandwiches. It's more for nuts and fruit, chips and dip, or small portions of rice and meat. However it's very unique and cute, and for the purposes of the types of food I mentioned, it works great. What I did was just buy a separate sandwich container and I pack that with this bento guy.
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The top part is the bowl and I use it as a place to mix and/or eat from the food that is stored in the 2 bottom containers when it is time to eat. I, personally, don't store food up there unless it's like a small piece of fruit or something.
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The dish is not slippery. It is just large. I'm guessing that users are trying to "palm" the dish, as if it were a basketball. Also, the lid does not lock into place. Carrying the dish with your palm up will eliminate and chance of it slipping out of small hands.
1086194
While the top cover does fasten firmly to the base of the unit, the compartment dish piece inside does not lock into place. It essentially just rests on the rotating mechanism, and would most likely come loose and not rotate when inverted.
372031
It can not be filled via the top. There is no lid. I'd suggest another bowl.
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The bowl is separate. I guess if u find the right side a different bowl in it.
736634
Yes, the butter is upside down when closed. When you pack a cube of softened butter into it, it adheres to the sides and bottom of the container. I use a soup spoon to pack it in and eliminate any air pockets. when you place the butter container into the bottom, with @ " of water in it, it creates a vacuum and the butter stays fresh and in place. Kid use, depending upon age, should be no problem as all you do is pull it up out of the container and turn it over. They can easily master gently returning it to the container.
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The feeder is fairly heavy for its size. Our dog doesn't even try but a determined dog could turn it over if it were on a carpet because it wouldn't slide, otherwise it's more likely to be pushed around. Ours stays shut and even if it were turned over, I don't believe the lid would come open.
577861
No. It's a twist off top. I've never had one spill or leak, but I can see how it's be possible.
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No, the food drops into a closed cylinder that rotates to drop the food to the dish, then rotates back to be solid. We had a cat that broke multiple previous drop feeders like this. This one, however, he has not been able to steal single piece of food in the years we've had it.
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There is a little drinking slit and that is never closed - so it would leak if turned on it's side or upside down.
215321
The picture shows it sliding sideways....there isn't any seal but the lid sits well over the compartments. It's a good way for me to use it since I keep Kosher salt and ground fresh pepper in mine. I'm very satisfied and happy with mine. I hope my answer helps you decide what to do.
376390
unfortunantly not the plastic bowl is specially made to fit if you used a smaller bowl your cat probably would be able to flip it over and get to it. ive read cats can get them open
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It doesn't open in the bottom. It has small holes at the bottom. Hope this help.�
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I took a good look just now, and the sides go straight up. Also noticed the bottom of the bowl goes up, slightly concave, or convex, depends on which side of the bowl you are looking at .
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Hard to really measure that. If you look from the center out to the edges it curves up. We usually eat anything like pasta out of bowls so I haven't really seen them in action with a food and sauce. I don't think you would have spillage. I can take a picture tonight with a ruler and see if I can post it. If not I can post it on Facebook. I would have to disagree with TJ.
205792
There are feet on the bottom. Its designed to be used one way. Never bothered flipping it over. Wouldn't see why it wouldn't technically function upside down though. Not sure why you'd need it to=)
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I have, but the lunch box allows me to carry the bowls upright. I've never attempted leaving them on their sides for any length of time.