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Great modern dishes
The lip on the plates is taller/deeper than it appears in many of the photos, but it still looks great to me (and will probably prevent more liquids and food from spilling off the sides).
These dishes are very modern looking and a great size. It is true as everyone has said that they are hard to stack - the plates are ok, but for the bowls, definitely store them sideways. Also, the bowls (soup bowls) were not as big as I had hoped, but they are fine.
Overall, these are the best dishes I have found so far!
05/17/2013
Doesn't match Cuatro set
I bought a set of the large and small plates and bowls along with the Cuatro serving pieces but unfortunately they are different shades of white. The dim lighting in my dining room highlights the difference so I can't use them together. Well I could....but no. Boo. I read the reviews that they didn't stack before I ordered them but didn't understand how annoying it was until they arrived. Looks messy. I might try storing the bowls on their side like another reviewer suggested. That may help the problem. Frustrating.
05/01/2013
LoveThemLoveThem!
I've read some of the reviews...I love the Bento dinnerware! I have dinnerware to go! I absolutely love the plates, bowls etc. Very good quality! Very durable. Tip: I have strips of sturdy plexi glass, in between the bowls.
04/04/2013
storage solution
After reading reviews of these being cabinet-hogs, I measured carefully before purchasing a set of 8. I use old fashioned L-shaped bookends (like the library uses) to keep my stacks from slipping around, and I store the bowls on their sides. Works brilliantly, and I love them aesthetically. Win-win.
03/15/2013
Awesome Christmas Gift
Bought this whole set as a gift for a friend who didn't have a dinnerware set. She fell in love and uses them everyday! Has had no problems, isn't afraid of them getting damaged in the dishwasher, and loves the look when she has company over. 100% a great purchase!
03/04/2013
Visually Aesthetic yet lacking,
As a younger engaged couple, these were our first real plates we bought ourselves for our new town home. We'd been surviving off of some handmade plates I had from high school, Were were due for something nice! We spent over $100 on Bento plates, bowls, and serving dishes. While they are indeed visually aesthetic, You do have to be very careful in stacking, You also cannot cut on them, because even when cutting with a butter knife- you see the scratches all over the plate. Washing- Expect to do a dish load a day just on these, you have to very carefully separate the plates and they do take up a lot of space (in my dishwasher, One per row..) They are difficult to care for- But they are very attractive and fancy looking! They can even make eating canned soup- look gourmet.
03/03/2013
Great plates!
I ordered this set a few months ago. I've been so happy with them that I just ordered a few more. They look great and it's hard to beat the price.
02/26/2013
Luv 'em!
I love Bento dinnerware..its sleek,it's fun it's very sturdy.Plates and bowls are "roomy" and ...they have that "square " look that is the must trend today in everything from furniture, to clothes to shoes to home accessories: I highly recommend this product!
02/25/2013
Cats Need Dishes, Too
This may sound weird, but I bought this bowl for my cat. I was getting tired of her spilling her water all over the place, so I figured the flat bottom would solve this problem. Very pleased - heavy enough to stay put and wide/shallow enough for her to dip her little face in. The price is definitely right. I bought two more to scatter around the house, as they are so nice to look at.
03/06/2013
versatile little bowl
I use these little bowls more than I thought I would. I use them as ramekins for desserts rather than the traditional round ones. It gives my creme brulee a modern edge. I also use them for putting spreads in when I serve scones or for dips.
03/04/2013
Big bowls!
These bowls are very different from typical round bowls. All of the bento dinnerware is made of very heavy, high quality materials -- feels sturdy and not likely to break (I've bumped them many times already and no chips or cracks!). These bowls are bigger and deeper than any bowls I've owned before (maybe more surface area because they are square?) and I love the shape -- very fresh and modern! One downside is that the bowls are square and flat and don't have that downward slope that round bowls have which allows them to be neatly stacked INTO each other (space saving) -- bento bowls stack ONTO each other, if that makes sense, and no space is conserved in your cupboard. These bowls take up twice as much space as my old bowls and because they bottoms are flat they don't stack neatly -- they form wobbly towers. However, the quality is fantastic and we love them.
01/05/2013
fun, modern dinnerware
The bento dinnerware is fantastic. We recently bought it to replace our PB dinnerware that we've had for several years. The bento adds a fresh, modern look to your table. The dishes feel heavy and well constructed -- I've already banged them around by accident, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and they haven't so much as chipped on a corner. The only downside to these dishes is that they stack very poorly in the cupboard, due to their shape - round plates tend to have that downward slope to the middle of the plate that makes them stack so neatly. The bento doesn't have that -- it's completely flat and square. The good news is that I love the way they fit in the dishwasher -- no rolling or sliding around when you pull out the shelves. The plates are pretty large. We often place the little appetizer bowls on them for sauces that accompany meals because there is lots of space on the plates. Despite the awkwardness in the cupboards, we really love these new dishes. Very high quality for the price, as usual CB2. :)
01/05/2013
Oven-Safe
Product description does not state that the dinnerware is oven-safe; though, the 4 square starter set explicitly states that the Bento dinnerware is conventional oven-safe. To be sure, I started a live chat with a CB2 representative and was informed that the Bento dinnerware is indeed conventional oven-safe for 2 hours at 350 degrees.
I own the soup bowl, mini bowl, salad plate, and the dinner plate. They are all wonderful, and my guests enjoy them too! I wish the bowls stacked better--I'm always afraid that the bowls will fall off the shelf one day. The bowls don't appear to be very stable when they are stacked. Regardless, I still recommend them!
12/27/2012
Look Good but That's It
As noted by others, these do not stack well in the cupboard and take up way too much space. In addition, they are a nightmare to deal with in the dishwasher, and need to be widely spaced (which wastes all kinds of room) in the DW if you want them to get clean. They are OK to eat off of, but aside from the visual effect, nothing special.
I like square plates, but these ones, not so much.
12/27/2012
A Stacking Nightmare. Poor design.
Don't order any Bento Dishes! I'm so frustrated with them. I love the look and ordered salad plates to use for lunches and appetizer parties. But they do not stack in my cabinets. They slide all over the shelves. I need to return them ASAP.
02/09/2013
bento dinnerware
I love the unique design of this plate. It's solid, unusal and unique, like no other.
12/20/2012
Don't waste your money
I asked hubby to buy me a set for 8 including matching servware-- totalling $250 for this line ...only to find out that they easily scratch! A couple came already scratched! Don't bother eating steak, your steak knife will make these plates look like they've been in some serious cat fight! I am so disappointed at how cheaply made this line is... Sure didn't expext it from CB2! Boo!
12/19/2012
Very Functional
My neighbor came home on Thanksgiving day from the hospital. I sent dinner to them on the square plate. It created a beautiful presentation for a Thanksgiving meal. Perfect size for a meal to share.
12/05/2012
Great item
Bought this item for a dessert table at a baby shower I was hosting. Item arrived promptly and in good condition - excellent wrapping for shipping. Plates were good quality and exactly what I was looking for to display baked goods!
09/10/2012
Style You Can Afford
These plates are great, the square sizing gives a stylish look at an unbelievable price!
09/08/2012
