Japanese reviews

Cup Noodles Teriyaki Chicken

Published on September 23rd, 2022

Quite watery. Noodles are softer than Pot Noodle. Teriyaki flavour is quite subtle, but pleasant: an undertone of ginger, garlic and soy. No actual chicken to speak of – and if you read the back of the packet, it covers itself as “chicken flavour noodle soup”. There’s not much of a garnish, but there’s a… [Read More]

3 out of 5

Wasabi Chicken Katsu Yakisoba

Published on April 17th, 2021

Surprisingly good value – I got this for £3.50. It is a large portion of food, and satisfied me fully for lunch. Considering this is a household name and not some own-brand, you get a lot for your £3.50. That includes rather a lot of packaging; a cardboard sleeve, then a plastic bowl inside another… [Read More]

4 out of 5

Waitrose Chicken Katsu Curry

Published on January 4th, 2020

For a ready meal, this was the biggest faff to prepare. Your first task is to peel back the film lid, and remove the chicken breast with your bare hands, shake the rice off that had clung to it, and place it on a baking tray, which you should put in a pre-heated oven for… [Read More]

2 out of 5

Wasabi Chicken Kastu Curry

Published on September 7th, 2019

Disclaimer: I bought this in Sainsbury’s, not at Wasabi. Think it’s awesome that that’s even a thing. Battered chicken is not very reliable when it comes to microwave instructions – many manufacturers wuss out and force you to use the oven – but not here. Wasabi may have specified a long cooking time (6/7 mins… [Read More]

3 out of 5

Tesco Katsu Chicken Curry

Published on December 9th, 2017

Deliciously crispy chicken coating, with moist chicken breast. Jasmine rice is the perfect level of stickiness and complements the meal well. A good katsu curry. The downside is that the chicken has to be cooked in the oven for twenty minutes. Bit of a faff.

3 out of 5

itsu 3 minute noodle pot Original Thai Flavour

Published on August 2nd, 2013

I couldn’t help licking my fingers after opening the sachet of “heavenly broth paste”, confidently named by the people at itsu. It tasted promising- a strong Thai lemongrass with a chilli kick. Unfortunately, I followed the instructions to the letter, adding boiling water to the suggested fill level. The result is a watery, bland mess…. [Read More]

2 out of 5