Aldi Thai‑Style Noodles: Our Honest Taste Test Veganuary 2026

When a new budget‑friendly vegan option lands on the shelves, we’re always curious to see whether it’s worth adding to the weekly shop. This week, we tried Aldi’s Plant Menu Thai‑Style Noodles, a pot‑style meal that promises convenience, flavour, and value. Here’s our honest take after a full taste test.

First Impressions

• competitively priced pot: At first glance, the price point is appealing, especially compared to branded noodle pots.
• easy preparation: Simply pour on boiling water, leave it to sit for the recommended time, and you’re done.
• attractive packaging: We actually liked the look of the pot — bright, tidy, and inviting.
• pleasant aroma: Once prepared, the noodles gave off a nice Thai‑inspired scent that set good expectations.

Taste & Texture

• good noodle texture: The noodles themselves were surprisingly decent — soft but not mushy.
• Thai‑leaning flavour: For us, it felt a little muted and not as rounded as we hoped.
• not very filling: This was the biggest drawback. Even as a quick lunch, it didn’t keep us satisfied for long.

Would We Buy It Again?

In short — no. While the pot is affordable, convenient, and pleasant enough, it didn’t deliver on fullness or flavour in a way that would make it a repeat purchase for us.

Instead, we’ll be returning to our long‑time favourite: Itsu’s Satay‑Style Noodles. We wholly recommend them for taste, texture, and satisfaction. The downside is the price — at £2 per pot, they’re definitely a higher‑cost option to consider. But for us, the quality difference justifies the spend.

Final Verdict

Aldi’s Plant Menu Thai‑Style Noodles are a reasonable budget option if you want something quick, hot, and lightly Thai‑inspired. They’re easy to prepare, smell great, and the noodles themselves are good. But if you’re looking for something filling, flavour‑packed, and reliable, there are better options out there — even if they cost a little more.

If you’re a Thai flavour lover, they’re worth trying. For us, though, they won’t be making it into the regular rotation.