Excite your taste buds with ALDI's $2 lunch idea!

Here's something for your thoughts: what can we get for just $2 in a world swallowed by inflation?

Not much generally, which is why ALDI shoppers are jumping out of their skins over an affordable seasonal product.

Rising among the crowd's purchase list is ALDI's new sensation, the Urban Eats Vietnamese Style Chicken Flavoured Pho Bowl.




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ALDI fans have discovered a clever way to transform the super quick and tasty soup into an ideal option for their work lunch, leading to numerous hacks being shared. Source: Facebook



Now, if you’re wondering, 'What on earth is Pho?', let's embark on a quick culinary adventure.

Hailing from the streets of Vietnam, Pho is a soup with complex flavours and light yet hearty ingredients.

Traditionally, this dish would bubble away on stoves for hours to achieve that rich, savoury broth which is then accompanied by meat, veggies, and rice noodles. But with our fast-paced lives, waiting that long for a meal is practically out of the question!

Enter ALDI with its quick solution: the instant Pho Bowl.



One innovative shopper and ALDI fan decided to amplify the flavour of this instant soup.

She posted her find on the ALDI Fans Australia Facebook page, where she shared her sizzling lunch idea.

'Oh, boy!! This Pho Bowl is AMAZING!!!' she exclaimed, not shying away from letting her excitement bubble over.

Adding a twist of creativity, she sprinkled the Pho bowl with broccolini and diced roast chicken, whipping up an unbeatable delight in just under a few minutes.

But wait, the cherry on the top was yet to come.



'I'm going back tomorrow to stock up. The best part—it's $1.99!!!' she continued.

This bargain sent ALDI followers into a frenzy, leading to a surge of ALDI goers eager to bag this limited-time product.

A generous handful of ALDI enthusiasts, who had already taken the Pho Bowl for a spin, chimed in agreement that it was 'very good' for the price and could be jazzed up with a variety of add-on ingredients.

Add-ons ranged from bok choy, and bean sprouts to a 'squeeze of lemon and some coriander'.




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Thanks to their affordable price, the Pho bowl varieties have gained immense popularity. Source: ALDI



The flavourful taste and budget-friendly cost led this item to earn the label of the 'perfect lunch'.

The product is trending, causing shoppers to stock up, with some even dubbing it as the best lunch solution.

One person commented, ‘My partner is obsessed with these! They taste amazing.’

Another added, ‘I agree, it is b***** good!’

A third exclaimed, ‘I have tried all the favours. They were all very good. And at that price, I was very surprised.’



The product has spread its magic beyond just Facebook. Turning heads on other social media platforms, many followers showcased their versions of the lunch by transforming this instant snack into an easy-to-make meal.

'These noodles from ALDI will change your life.' a social media user named @gracemayrobinson declared.

While there has been a tsunami of positive feedback, a few cautionary voices emerged from the pack. Some critics have expressed concern over its nutritional profile, saying it had no nutritional value, and some even said they were not impressed by it.

However, despite a few criticisms, ALDI's $2 lunch idea remains a shining star in the budget culinary world.



Key Takeaways
  • ALDI shoppers are raving over the store's Urban Eats Vietnamese Style Chicken Flavoured Pho bowl, which retails for $1.99.
  • A member of an ALDI Fans Australia Facebook page shared a meal hack recipe using the pho bowl, adding broccolini and diced roast chicken.
  • The pho bowls have also become popular on social media, with users showcasing how they hack the instant soup to create quick and tasty meals.
  • Despite the hype and positive responses, some were less impressed, arguing that the low-cost meal had no nutritional value.

So, why not dive right in and explore the culinary wonder it promises? You never know; this Pho Bowl might just find a permanent spot on your meal plan! Don't forget to let us know about your exciting Pho Bowl experiences.
 
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My son and 2 of my daughers love Pho Bowls they get theirs from a Tai Restaurant.

My daughter tried this one from Aldi as a quick meal and threw it straight out . But Maybe its because she knows what real Pho bowls taste like.

I have actually made Pho and isn't that hard , I think I've added a recipe before.
 
I have yet to try these. I have tried the real deal in Vietnam. I also make my own version. I am sure you could jazz these up!
 

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