Looking all over Manhattan for the old-fashioned metal lunchboxes that have room in the top for an adult-sized thermos (can’t even remember what they’re called, but they’re domed at the top). Does someone still... (15 replies, last updated by Alison December 22, 2000)

I’ve always been told that a lunchbox is a half and half of beer and lemonade (which is delicious by the way) but recently, a friend has insisted that there is more to it (a shot of vodka maybe?) Does anyone know? And does... (3 replies, last updated by mr mouther September 27, 2007)

Does anyone know when the lunchbox laboratory is opening on 15th Avenue NW? I am anxiously awaiting. (61 replies, last updated by BallardFoodie October 19, 2008)

The one on West St. Ugh. Don’t waste your time. These people need a clue on how to treat customers...particularly in light of their sub-mediocre “food”. (3 replies, last updated by sweettooth March 17, 2003)

Have any of you eaten at New York Lunchbox at 255 W. 36th between 7th and 8th? I think it may be new... (8 replies, last updated by The Cameraman September 30, 2009)

Had it Friday, and it was nice. (0 replies, last updated by Fat Billie November 5, 2007)

anybody been? it’s in Silverlake on Rowena. curious if it is good... (1 reply, last updated by Fat Billie March 27, 2008)

My son and I drove to Seattle yesterday. We had been to the Lunchbox before, so my son chose it as our lunch destination. I noticed a couple of changes. They now have a choice of two sizes of burger patties, and there were fewer... (37 replies, last updated by vanillagorilla February 18, 2009)

Dearest Chowhounds: About 8 yrs ago we believe we read about a place in Berkeley specializing in Japanese lunchboxes (maybe takeout only; maybe west Berkeley near the freeway). Having returned from Asia, we now cannot find any... (0 replies, last updated by Michael Freedman December 10, 2001)

Anyone been to Lunchbox Food Co, over on the West Side Highway, lately? I’ve been meaning to try them, and have plans to go tonight. What to expect? Any particular hits or misses? Thanks! (1 reply, last updated by TSR March 31, 2004)

I’m the proud owner of a picky eating 2 year old. I try to make his lunches appealing both visually and of course, gastronomically however, I am restricted by the Lunch Nazi’s strict lunch guidelines (a starch, a... (4 replies, last updated by coney with everything October 22, 2007)

All the talk in a previous post about how unsafe it is the microwave plastic has me wondering: what do people use for lunch boxes? I always empty my plastic ZipLoc into a bowl, but my boyfriend is way too lazy do that. What... (2 replies, last updated by paulj September 4, 2006)

Last summer everyone was talking about this innovative place in the W. Vil on the hwy. Haven’t been back since then, and have heard nothing either. Any recent scoop? Is it still there, worth return visit? (5 replies, last updated by TSR August 10, 2004)

Just got back from the Illinois Center location of Tokyo Lunchbox. Had the salmon teriyaki, pretty good, though the sauce was not smooth and shiny like it should be, a good lunch for the price, came with a couple of squares of... (3 replies, last updated by Paul Tyksins October 4, 2002)

Dearest Chowhounds: About 8 yrs ago we believe we read about a place in Berkeley specializing in Japanese lunchboxes (maybe takeout only; maybe west Berkeley near the freeway). Having returned from Asia, we now cannot find any... (2 replies, last updated by Shepherd B. Goode December 10, 2001)