Does it cook food or just reheat it?

It reheats. Food should already be cooked; the unit warms it slowly over a few hours.

How long before lunch should I plug it in?

Plan on a few hours. The slow warm-up is the main trade-off, so plug it in in the morning.

Can I use it in a car?

It runs on a standard wall outlet, so it works at a desk or in a room with power, not from a 12V car socket.

Is it leak-proof in a bag?

The dual-lidded design is made to prevent spills, and owners report it holds up in transit.

About 2.5 cups, enough for a bowl of soup, chili or leftovers.

Is it worth it over a microwave-safe container?

If you have an outlet but no microwave access, yes. If a microwave is handy, a plain container is faster.

MyMini 20 oz Portable Heated Lunch Box with Stainless Steel Lunch Container

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MyMini 20 oz Portable Heated Lunch Box with Stainless Steel Lunch Container

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Last seen at $17.44 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the MyMini 20 oz Portable Heated Lunch Box with Stainless Steel Lunch Container

The MyMini is a plug-in heated lunch box: a stainless steel container that warms food from a wall outlet, with no microwave needed. It holds about 2.5 cups, enough for soup, chili, noodles or leftovers, and the dual-lidded design is meant to stay leak-free in a bag. It heats slowly over a few hours rather than cooking, so it suits desk workers, drivers and students with access to an outlet. Against microwave-safe containers it trades speed for portability; against 12V car warmers it needs mains power but works indoors. Owners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 104 ratings.

Best forOffice workers without easy microwave accessTruck and delivery drivers with a cab outletStudents and shift workers eating away from a kitchenAnyone reheating soup, chili or leftovers on the go

Pros

Heats food from a standard outlet, no microwave needed
Stainless steel container holds about 2.5 cups
Dual lids resist leaks in a bag
Packs, carries and heats in one unit
Simple plug-in operation

Cons

Slow warm-up: needs to be plugged in hours ahead
Requires an outlet, so no heating in the car or outdoors
Only about 2.5 cups of capacity
Not a cooker: reheats food rather than preparing it

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5104 ratings

Owners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 104 ratings and mostly praise the convenience of a hot lunch without a shared microwave. The recurring complaint is that it must be plugged in well before mealtime.

What people mention

Heating speedCriticisedOwners say it must be plugged in hours before lunch to be warm.
ConveniencePraisedReviewers like skipping the office microwave queue.
Leak resistancePraisedThe dual lids are reported to keep soups and sauces contained in a bag.
CapacityMixedAbout 2.5 cups suits a light lunch but is tight for larger portions.
Power sourceMixedIt needs a wall outlet, which limits where it can be used.

About the MyMini 20 oz Portable Heated Lunch Box with Stainless Steel Lunch Container

The MyMini Portable Heated Lunch Box lets you pack, carry and heat a meal in one compact appliance. It holds up to 2.5 cups of food, such as soups, chili, noodles or leftovers. The food container is stainless steel.

To use it, plug it into an outlet a few hours before mealtime. It heats food slowly, so the meal is warm when you are ready to eat. The dual-lidded design is leak-free to help prevent spills while you carry it.

Capacity: 20 oz (up to 2.5 cups)
Container: Stainless steel
Power: Electric, plugs into an outlet
Lid: Dual-lidded, leak-free design
Suitable for: Soups, chili, noodles, leftovers

Specifications

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Questions and answers

Does it cook food or just reheat it?: It reheats. Food should already be cooked; the unit warms it slowly over a few hours.
How long before lunch should I plug it in?: Plan on a few hours. The slow warm-up is the main trade-off, so plug it in in the morning.
Can I use it in a car?: It runs on a standard wall outlet, so it works at a desk or in a room with power, not from a 12V car socket.
Is it leak-proof in a bag?: The dual-lidded design is made to prevent spills, and owners report it holds up in transit.
How much food fits?: About 2.5 cups, enough for a bowl of soup, chili or leftovers.
Is it worth it over a microwave-safe container?: If you have an outlet but no microwave access, yes. If a microwave is handy, a plain container is faster.
Where is the MyMini 20 oz Portable Heated Lunch Box with Stainless Steel Lunch Container cheapest?: At Walmart, for $17.44, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the MyMini 20 oz Portable Heated Lunch Box with Stainless Steel Lunch Container?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings.