Aldi... what do you recommend?

fussyonion · 17-03-2016 05:27PM

Keane2baMused wrote: »

Well I got the falafel!

Haven't had a chance to try them heated yet but cold they aren't the best

I bought them today too. Do you normally eat them as a snack or what?

Keane2baMused · 17-03-2016 07:28PM

fussyonion wrote: »

I bought them today too. Do you normally eat them as a snack or what?

You can but they can also go into pittas or wraps with salad and things like hummus or whatever tickles your fancy

they're quite dry without a sauce imo

gingergirl · 17-03-2016 10:02PM

Don't seem to stock the falafel in my local store

Keane2baMused · 17-03-2016 10:21PM

Does anyone notice their shopping to be getting a little more expensive in aldi? Granted it's still comparitively cheap but I have noticed the bills cranking up

mirrorwall14 · 17-03-2016 11:53PM

Keane2baMused wrote: »

Does anyone notice their shopping to be getting a little more expensive in aldi? Granted it's still comparitively cheap but I have noticed the bills cranking up

Me. Did my shop in lidl and realised it was cheaper for the same stuff

Red King · 24-03-2016 08:05PM

This was predicted. Get a share of the market with cheap prices and then slowly crank them up.

RhubarbCrumble · 31-03-2016 06:04PM

The falafel has finally landed in Limerick! Bought both kinds to try them out. Haven't tried the Mediterranean yet, but had the Morocccan tonight with mixed salad leaves, red onion, black olives, feta and garlicky dressing.
Verdict = Tasty

Alun · 31-03-2016 06:18PM

Red King wrote: »

This was predicted. Get a share of the market with cheap prices and then slowly crank them up.

I'm not sure that's entirely true.

What they have done, in contrast to Lidl, is to steadily improve on the choice of goods on offer, especially their upmarket "Specially selected" range. It's easy to just chuck one of these into the basket instead of the cheaper standard one and not look too carefully at the price. There is often quite a difference though.

BuffyBot · 03-04-2016 07:08PM

The 4 pack of frozen pre-baked potatoes are good. Tastier spuds than the McCain equivalents.

Zelda247 · 06-04-2016 11:11AM

The Aldi Fruit and Fibre cereal is every bit as nice as the Kellogg's one at half the price.

whiskeyman · 06-04-2016 11:35AM

Got the sushi in Aldi recently.
Around €4 for what is usually around €6 elsewhere.
Very tasty and nice handy, healthy treat.
I hope it's a permanent fixture

Hesh's Umpire · 07-04-2016 05:22PM

Their low fat yogurts (can't remember the brand name) are excellent. Just as nice as Muller and more than half the price. In a pack of 6.

L1011 · 07-04-2016 10:57PM

I still haven't found the falafel - where is it kept?

Frank Grimes · 07-04-2016 11:02PM

L1011 wrote: »

I still haven't found the falafel - where is it kept?

In my local one they're kept with the sandwiches, salads, hummus, coleslaw etc.

iora_rua · 08-04-2016 08:00AM

L1011 wrote: »

I still haven't found the falafel - where is it kept?

Yes, with the dips and sandwiches - on the top shelf, LH side, in my local. Both varieties are really nice and good to note that they're oven baked instead of fried, so not quite as calorific as they could be!

Keane2baMused · 08-04-2016 08:07AM

Tbh I'm not sure I'm sold on their falafel. I find them to he quite bland and dry unless I put spices and sauce with them.

I had the Mediterranean ones last night in a wrap and while it was nice it was only saved because of the sriracha and mayo. Kinda takes away the healthy element when it needs mayo!

BuffyBot · 08-04-2016 10:15AM

Keane2baMused wrote: »

Tbh I'm not sure I'm sold on their falafel. I find them to he quite bland and dry unless I put spices and sauce with them.

I had the Mediterranean ones last night in a wrap and while it was nice it was only saved because of the sriracha and mayo. Kinda takes away the healthy element when it needs mayo!

Try seasoned/spiced/herbed plain yoghurt.

Zelda247 · 08-04-2016 10:25AM

The Mild curry sauce, the one with the pineapple in it is delicious!

RhubarbCrumble · 08-04-2016 10:58AM

Keane2baMused wrote: »

Tbh I'm not sure I'm sold on their falafel. I find them to he quite bland and dry unless I put spices and sauce with them.

I had the Mediterranean ones last night in a wrap and while it was nice it was only saved because of the sriracha and mayo. Kinda takes away the healthy element when it needs mayo!

I bought both kinds to try out. I wasn't mad about the Mediterranean one either to be honest, but I thought the Moroccan one was much nicer. Would buy that one again.

Milly33 · 08-04-2016 11:07AM

I tired out the Quick oats they have recently and then went and picked up some Flahavins quick oats and must say the Aldi one topped it.. Much nicer, kinda more oaty

Zelda247 · 08-04-2016 12:43PM

Milly33 wrote: »

I tired out the Quick oats they have recently and then went and picked up some Flahavins quick oats and must say the Aldi one topped it.. Much nicer, kinda more oaty

I find the Aldi porridge the best of all the brands. Especially love the Organic one.

foodaholic · 08-04-2016 12:53PM

They have a lovely buffalo mozzarella from cork. It's fab

Milly33 · 08-04-2016 12:53PM

I haven't tried the organic one might give it a go next, thanks... Is it more or less the same to whip up as the quick oats? I love it in the mornings with blueberries...

Keane2baMused · 08-04-2016 01:00PM

Aldi jaffa cakes. Way way nicer than mcvities or Jacobs!!

Keane2baMused · 08-04-2016 01:04PM

Oh in aldi ready meals if you need something for for a rainy day..

Their lasagne is really good!

Zelda247 · 08-04-2016 01:06PM

Milly33 wrote: »

I haven't tried the organic one might give it a go next, thanks... Is it more or less the same to whip up as the quick oats? I love it in the mornings with blueberries...

I stick it in the microwave for about 4 mins and its lovely. I also add brown sugar and a few sultanas.

The Cool · 08-04-2016 05:12PM

Their fresh fillets of salmon are spot on, about 3.90 for two, the same as what I've seen in Tesco for about €6.

All of their biscuits. Their own-brand Oreos, Jaffa Cakes, penguins, kit-kats, Toffee pops, etc - all just as good if not better than the branded ones.

Their juices are all lovely as well, and not very expensive for the not-from-concentrate ones similar to Tropicana and the like.

The Randy Riverbeast · 08-04-2016 08:23PM

Keane2baMused wrote: »

Oh in aldi ready meals if you need something for for a rainy day..

Their lasagne is really good!

They do some nice currys as well.

Kovu · 08-04-2016 08:32PM

They have the Kalamata olives back in now that disappeared for a while. They are so so good! Moroccan falafel is definitely the best of the two, the other just seems a bit....meh.

vicwatson · 08-04-2016 08:38PM

Love the houmous with pesto - 1.49

Aldi... what do you recommend?

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