Doshirak
Dosirak
Type of packed meal in Korea
Dosirak (Korean: 도시락) refers to a packed meal, often for lunch. It usually consists of bap (밥, cooked rice) and several banchan (side dishes).[1] The lunch boxes, also called dosirak or dosirak-tong (dosirak case), are typically plastic or thermo-steel containers with or without compartments or tiers.[2] Dosirak is often home-made, but is also sold in train stations and convenience stores.[3][4]
Dosirak is derived from the Early Modern Korean word "도슭".[5] Records dating to the 18th century attest to this as well as other variations such as "밥고리", and "밥동고리".[6] The practice of packing food as done with dosirak isn't a unique practice to Korean Cuisine, and the modern dosirak can be seen as the Korean form of lunch boxes.