Editing Bento (section)

=== China ===
The Chinese word for boxed meals is ''héfàn'' (盒饭), though ''biàndāng'' as a re-borrowing from Japanese may also be used. There are numerous regional styles, ranging from [[Northeastern Chinese cuisine|Northeastern Chinese]] boxed meals<ref>{{Cite web |last=irenelovesya |date=2023-05-23 |title=Dongbei Lunchbox: A Budget-Friendly Viral Lunch Option |url=https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2023/05/22/dongbei-lunchbox-budget-friendly-delight |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=www.thebeijinger.com |language=EN}}</ref> to the [[Hong Kong cuisine|Hong Kong]] "two dishes with rice" boxed meal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |first=Business Digest |date=2023-03-23 |title=【兩餸飯】兩餸飯為香港經濟不景氣產物？談兩餸飯的起源 |url=https://businessdigest.io/%E5%95%86%E6%A5%AD%E7%86%B1%E8%A9%B1/%E5%85%A9%E9%A4%B8%E9%A3%AF-%E5%85%A9%E9%A4%B8%E9%A3%AF%E7%82%BA%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E7%B6%93%E6%BF%9F%E4%B8%8D%E6%99%AF%E6%B0%A3%E7%94%A2%E7%89%A9-%E8%AB%87%E5%85%A9%E9%A4%B8%E9%A3%AF%E7%9A%84%E8%B5%B7%E6%BA%90 |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Business Digest |language=zh-HK}}</ref> Packed meals would traditionally be carried in boxes known as ''shíhé'' (食盒, "food box"). ''Shíhé'' ranged from basic styles to elaborate, multi-tiered designs.