Editing Bento (section)

=== Singapore ===
In Singapore, such packed lunch boxes are often acculturated and localised with cuisines slightly different to Japan. These may include roasted pork (similar to [[char siu]]) and [[soy egg]]s, as well as [[fried rice]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Events and listings: CNY food deals, Nafa open house, Singapore Art Week events {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/events-and-listings-cny-food-deals-nafa-open-house-singapore-art-week-events |website=www.straitstimes.com |access-date=31 January 2022 |language=en |date=14 January 2022 |quote=Takeaway bento sets are also available, including Salted Egg Prawns with Egg Fried Rice and Honey Chicken Char Siew with Egg Frice Rice.}}</ref> It has been a common method of meal preparation within Singaporean cuisine as early as the start of the 20th century, intensifying during the [[Japanese occupation of Singapore|Japanese occupation]] and cultural influences in subsequent decades with Japanese-style bento also being common in the country today.

In 2021, the Singapore Food Tech Event showcased how bento of the future might look like for a [[Food system|sustainable food system]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ho |first1=Sally |title=Singapore Food Tech Event Showcases Alt-Protein Innovations and Serves Bento Box of The Future |url=https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/ket-alternative-protein-food-tech-show-singapore-2021/ |website=Green Queen |access-date=31 January 2022 |date=3 September 2021}}</ref>