Sealed compartments are the secret — get a Bentgo.

The Bentgo Modern is the best bento box for picky eaters because its five compartments are actually sealed off from each other, not just divided by plastic walls.

You know those bento boxes with dividers that don’t reach the lid? Food still ends up mixing. The Bentgo uses a silicone seal in the lid that presses down on the dividers when closed, so your grapes won’t touch your sandwich and the hummus stays on its side. It’s leakproof, too, so you can toss it in a bag without worrying about a puddle of dressing ruining everything.

It’s also easy to clean — everything goes in the dishwasher (top rack). The latch is sturdy but easy for kids to open, so it works for both adults and children.

Yumbox is a good alternative if you prefer a removable tray, but I think the Bentgo is more reliable because the seal is built into the lid, not the tray. Plus, the Bentgo Modern has a larger capacity than the kids version.

That’s how you actually eat lunch instead of assembling a random pile of ingredients at your desk.