Aldi... what do you recommend?

whiskeyman · 08-10-2019 9:07pm

_Godot_ wrote: »

Is the toilet paper any good and what price is it usually?

Any of the 3 ply stuff does the job.
The shea butter one smells nice!

I think it's around 3 quid for 9 rolls?

I got some 'eco' rolls in lidl a while ago and it was like sandpaper.

Mervyn Skidmore · 08-10-2019 9:11pm

whiskeyman wrote: »

The shea butter one smells nice!

Not when I'm finished with them.

Debub · 09-10-2019 7:43am

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

Aldi have unfortunately changed the recipe of their rice range.

Old stuff was very nice - as good as Uncle Ben's.

New stuff hasn't got a great texture and is clumpy.

Won't be buying any more - rather pay the Uncle Ben's premium.

Aldi should have just put the price up a few cents rather than selling own brand stuff that's just at the standard of Tesco's / Dunnes own brand range.

New on left - Old on right

If you live in one of the bigger cities- why don’t you buy rice from an Indian grocery shop, will be cheaper and definitely better

eqwjewoiujqorj · 09-10-2019 7:59am

Debub wrote: »

If you live in one of the bigger cities- why don’t you buy rice from an Indian grocery shop, will be cheaper and definitely better

60 cents and 2mins in the microwave is handier for the odd times I eat rice.

ellejay · 09-10-2019 10:32am

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

Aldi have unfortunately changed the recipe of their rice range.
Old stuff was very nice - as good as Uncle Ben's.
New stuff hasn't got a great texture and is clumpy.
Won't be buying any more - rather pay the Uncle Ben's premium.
Aldi should have just put the price up a few cents rather than selling own brand stuff that's just at the standard of Tesco's / Dunnes own brand range.
New on left - Old on right

I thought it was me and the way I was cooking it, typical I blamed myself rather than the rice!!
Glad you posted this.

km79 · 09-10-2019 10:55am

Is it just that rice or is it all the rices ?
We use the purple basmati one

Lady Haywire · 09-10-2019 11:00am

As above I rarely eat rice but always buy the random Tilda pouches in the Aldi 'anything' aisle. Got a Brazilian Samba (something like that) a few weeks ago & it was lovely last night.

ellejay · 09-10-2019 11:24am

km79 wrote: »

Is it just that rice or is it all the rices ?
We use the purple basmati one

I also got the Long Grain rice that you boil and it was clumpy and mushy.
The classic Basmati was fine.
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The Nal · 09-10-2019 11:25am

Assume people are washing their rice? Their should be little or no starch in the water before you boil it.

rubadub · 09-10-2019 11:45am

Crucials garlic & herb is back.

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The 3 types of brioche buns seem to be gone, thought they were sold out but could see no space for them, these are the burger, seeded burger and hot dog buns.

There are seeded brioche buns but they are 80g and very bready, nothing at all like the others, they are also not long life like the others.

whiskeyman · 09-10-2019 12:04pm

rubadub wrote: »

The 3 types of brioche buns seem to be gone, thought they were sold out but could see no space for them, these are the burger, seeded burger and hot dog buns.

There are seeded brioche buns but they are 80g and very bready, nothing at all like the others, they are also not long life like the others.

Hopefully just stock from the store gone / didn't come in.
I got some there at the weekend from East Wall store.

Debub · 09-10-2019 2:33pm

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

60 cents and 2mins in the microwave is handier for the odd times I eat rice.

Gotcha

akelly02 · 09-10-2019 2:39pm

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Not when I'm finished with them.

Apt username!!

donegal_man · 09-10-2019 5:57pm

Were the vegan burgers only a special? Seem to be gone from Letterkenny.

fin12 · 16-10-2019 7:51pm

If anyone spots high vs jackets for large dogs in any Aldi store in Cork city/County can u please post here. Have been to 3 with no luck.

.red. · 16-10-2019 7:56pm

fin12 wrote: »

If anyone spots high vs jackets for large dogs in any Aldi store in Cork city/County can u please post here. Have been to 3 with no luck.

I would imagine all the pet stores would have them? Might be €1/2 more expensive but saves driving around looking.
Pet Store in Kinsale Rd and Maxi Zoo Ballincollig would both be worth a look.

Esse85 · 18-10-2019 1:50pm

Got a Burito bowl in here from Nutriquick. 3 mins in the microwave.

Quiet tasty, more of a healthy meal, but for €3.50 you can't go wrong. Would highly recommend.

rubadub · 18-10-2019 5:12pm

rubadub wrote: »

The 3 types of brioche buns seem to be gone, thought they were sold out but could see no space for them, these are the burger, seeded burger and hot dog buns.

whiskeyman wrote: »

Hopefully just stock from the store gone / didn't come in.
I got some there at the weekend from East Wall store.

The standard burger ones were in stock in 2 aldis near me, no seeded or hotdog ones and no sign of space for them.

sillysocks · 18-10-2019 5:20pm

rubadub wrote: »

The standard burger ones were in stock in 2 aldis near me, no seeded or hotdog ones and no sign of space for them.

I think in other years the fancier buns were usually only sold in summer and not stocked over the winter.

AulWan · 18-10-2019 7:51pm

rubadub wrote: »

The standard burger ones were in stock in 2 aldis near me, no seeded or hotdog ones and no sign of space for them.

They had them in Aldi, Belgard Road, this week. I'm eating one right now, with a chicken thigh burger, nom nom.

AulWan · 18-10-2019 7:57pm

_Godot_ wrote: »

Is the toilet paper any good and what price is it usually?

Saxon Softest quilted 4 ply is good. Less than a fiver for 9. Better then Cushelle or Andrex, in my opinion, which have both gone very thin.

Kitchen towels are good too.

AulWan · 18-10-2019 8:06pm

eqwjewoiujqorj wrote: »

Aldi have unfortunately changed the recipe of their rice range.

Old stuff was very nice - as good as Uncle Ben's.

New stuff hasn't got a great texture and is clumpy

Its the same with the 99c tray type too, definitely not as good as the old type they stocked.

caviardreams · 19-10-2019 8:54am

Has anyone tried the buttermilk fish burgers? Every time I am in there I pick them up but leave them back at the last minute.

Bassfish · 19-10-2019 7:18pm

caviardreams wrote: »

Has anyone tried the buttermilk fish burgers? Every time I am in there I pick them up but leave them back at the last minute.

Had them a while back, they're grand, pretty much what you'd expect. Be careful not to overcook them.

mystic86 · 19-10-2019 11:58pm

rubadub wrote: »

Crucials garlic & herb is back.

The 3 types of brioche buns seem to be gone, thought they were sold out but could see no space for them, these are the burger, seeded burger and hot dog buns.

There are seeded brioche buns but they are 80g and very bready, nothing at all like the others, they are also not long life like the others.

Is that good? I am trying to find a good alternative to the Dominos garlic and herb dip, for when we do our own pizzas, thanks.

HeidiHeidi · 20-10-2019 11:06am

mystic86 wrote: »

Is that good? I am trying to find a good alternative to the Dominos garlic and herb dip, for when we do our own pizzas, thanks.

I got it recently, having seen so much about it on here.

It's only alright..... slightly artificial taste off it, certainly nowhere nearly as good as a fresly mixed garlic/herb mayo. But handy to have in the fridge (as long as it lasts)

B0jangles · 20-10-2019 11:37am

I went looking for a supermarket version of takeaway/chipper garlic sauce last year - I tried about a dozen garlic sauces, both shop-bought and homemade and the closest I've found is Hellman's Garlic Chilli sauce:

The crucial's garlic and herb is pretty decent but the hellman's is better imo

Aldi sometimes have it as a special for about 1.15 too!

leahyl · 20-10-2019 1:33pm

Has anybody seen the small jars of almond butter there recently? It’s delicous and went to pick up another jar last week and no sign of it in my local Aldi, tried again this week and nothing, I hope they haven’t taken it off the market

rubadub · 20-10-2019 2:07pm

mystic86 wrote: »

Is that good? I am trying to find a good alternative to the Dominos garlic and herb dip, for when we do our own pizzas, thanks.

I love it, got plenty of good reviews here and anybody I know who tried it liked it.

B0jangles wrote: »

The crucial's garlic and herb is pretty decent but the hellman's is better imo

thats a garlic & chilli sauce with no herbs though (at least ingredients list no herbs), while I often add sriracha chilli sauce to the crucials I usually have it without. The crucials one is quite runny, a little thicker than the pizza dips you get from takeaways. Chipper garlic sauces tend to be thicker.

JohnK · 20-10-2019 5:06pm

mystic86 wrote: »

Is that good? I am trying to find a good alternative to the Dominos garlic and herb dip, for when we do our own pizzas, thanks.

Personally I didn't care for it and ended up throwing out the bottle I bought - much prefer this one, think its what Four Star use https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harrisons-Garlic-Herb-Sauce-300ml/dp/B07212F1K1/

McMurphy · 21-10-2019 2:53pm

Esse85 wrote: »

Got a Burito bowl in here from Nutriquick. 3 mins in the microwave.

Quiet tasty, more of a healthy meal, but for €3.50 you can't go wrong. Would highly recommend.

I second this, picked up a beef one yesterday on a whim, had it at lunch time today, definitely be picking up again, I imagine they would be ok cold too.

SozBbz · 21-10-2019 2:58pm

Bought a new wine from aldi, its called DAO from Portugal, €8 and its very nice.

Still loving their other Portuguese red, Animus, but its nice to have another good option.

HeidiHeidi · 21-10-2019 3:01pm

SozBbz wrote: »

Bought a new wine from aldi, its called DAO from Portugal, €8 and its very nice.

Still loving their other Portuguese red, Animus, but its nice to have another good option.

I haven't seen the Animus red in a while in my local aldis

The white is there alright, but it's gone far too wintry for white now.

Must keep an eye out for that other one.

SozBbz · 21-10-2019 3:17pm

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I haven't seen the Animus red in a while in my local aldis

The white is there alright, but it's gone far too wintry for white now.

Must keep an eye out for that other one.

Oh thats weird, I've been able to get it consistently in the few Aldis I frequent (Sandyford and Nutgrove mainly).

Theres also a reserva version of it around now, I tried it and its nice, but not sure if its worth it, namely because the regular one is so good.

Like yourself, I've largely gone off the white wines for winter now.

This is what the Dao bottle looks like for reference; https://www.aldi.co.uk/gym-dão-red/p/014600293506300

lassykk · 21-10-2019 3:37pm

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

I second this, picked up a beef one yesterday on a whim, had it at lunch time today, definitely be picking up again, I imagine they would be ok cold too.

Whereabouts are these in the store?

Are they with the sushi/sandwiches or somewhere in the chill fridges?

Cheers

thenightman · 21-10-2019 3:39pm

Ready meal chilled section beside the other nutriquick stuff.

ellejay · 21-10-2019 4:05pm

I FINALLY got my hands on a jar!!!
Far nicer than ballymaloe it's gorgeous!

bonzodog2 · 21-10-2019 4:52pm

SozBbz wrote: »

Oh thats weird, I've been able to get it consistently in the few Aldis I frequent (Sandyford and Nutgrove mainly).

Theres also a reserva version of it around now, I tried it and its nice, but not sure if its worth it, namely because the regular one is so good.

Like yourself, I've largely gone off the white wines for winter now.

This is what the Dao bottle looks like for reference; https://www.aldi.co.uk/gym-dão-red/p/014600293506300

Just tried it, I thought its barely any better than the "Baron" brand at half the price.

Christy Browne · 21-10-2019 4:59pm

Chicken Satay Skewers w/ Satay Sauce in the freezer section down from the pizzas. Delicious.

scamalert · 21-10-2019 7:12pm

tried first time rib eye stakes, for the cost and flavor plus easy to prep on the whim, was nicely surprised, seen it mentioned a lot, but def one of the better quality meats. Plus love their garlic butter.

whiskeyman · 22-10-2019 5:00pm

Christy Browne wrote: »

Chicken Satay Skewers w/ Satay Sauce in the freezer section down from the pizzas. Delicious.

Just saw these are 'made in Thailand using Thai chicken'.
Can't say I'm too happy with that...

the beer revolu · 23-10-2019 9:59am

whiskeyman wrote: »

Just saw these are 'made in Thailand using Thai chicken'.
Can't say I'm too happy with that...

One would have expected Thai producers to use Irish chicken the way Irish producers use Thai chicken.

Lady Haywire · 23-10-2019 10:04am

Those crispy onions which are in the ready meals section. I had a half packet of steak ones languishing in the fridge so I put them into cous cous before adding water, butter & seasoning. REALLY tasty! Added a lovely flavour.

qxtasybe1nwfh2 · 23-10-2019 11:27am

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Those crispy onions which are in the ready meals section. I had a half packet of steak ones languishing in the fridge so I put them into cous cous before adding water, butter & seasoning. REALLY tasty! Added a lovely flavour.

Really nice on a burger too ðŸ‘Œ

YFlyer · 23-10-2019 12:23pm

Do Aldi sell the bottles of Nordic fruit cider anymore? Have not seen them in two stores the past couple of weeks.

Gloomtastic! · 23-10-2019 12:30pm

Bought a couple of packs of their new handmade pittas. Lovely fresh feel to them.

igCorcaigh · 23-10-2019 12:36pm

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Bought a couple of packs of their new handmade pittas. Lovely fresh feel to them.

Oh, I buy pita breads all the time, love them, haven't seen these ones in my aldi yet.

Must have a look soon!

Do they do wholemeal ones?

Gloomtastic! · 23-10-2019 12:39pm

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Do they do wholemeal ones?

Didn't see any.....

Sinead Mc1 · 23-10-2019 3:39pm

Anyone find the Aldi camembert seemed to change a few months back. Used to be runny when cooked but now it's like jelly. On the search for a nice camembert replacement. Any suggestions?

54and56 · 23-10-2019 5:01pm

whiskeyman wrote: »

Just saw these are 'made in Thailand using Thai chicken'.
Can't say I'm too happy with that...

They buy our beef and butter etc (Kerry have a big plant just outside Bangkok, look up Kerry Ingredients (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) and we buy their chicken.

No big deal.

Aldi... what do you recommend?

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