Trader Joe’s Kung Po Noodles and Sauce

September 21, 2006 | Reviewer: Abi

Trader Joe's Kung Po Noodles and Sauce

Price: $1.99
Serving: 1/2 container, 6 oz.
Calories: 260
Fat: 14%, 9g
Sodium: 25%, 590mg
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 13%, 39g
Fiber: 4%, 1g

Trader says: Trader Ming’s Noodle Boxes were inspired by the noodle cars on the streets of Bangkok, Thailand. In Bangkok, people enjoy all kinds of wonderful foods from street vendors. In a way, the streets are really just one big open air cafe. We have imported three great flavors from Thailand and now you have an easy way to eat these noodle dishes.

Abi says:This meal isn’t really a meal at all. It is some noodles in sauce. While this might sound appealing to some people, it is actually a really boring thing to eat. Sure, the Kung Po noodles fulfill the basic mission of anything labelled ‘Kung Pao/Po’. They are slightly sweet and a little spicy, more spicy than most prepared foods. Unfortunately, they are just a bunch of boring noodles in spicy sauce. Maybe you’re tired of eating exciting foods and you really need a break from all of those crazy vegetables and meats. Or maybe you are were feeling lazy, like me, and you wanted a meal that you didn’t even have to put in the freezer. I have to admit, the shelf-stable foods are kind of nice.

The next day:
I “made” steamed dumplings, springrolls, and rice for dinner last night. I didn’t feel like having plain white rice, so I made yellow rice instead. While saffron is a nice flavor and all, it didn’t really go well with the dumplings and gyoza sauce. These noodles would have made a more appropriate side dish, but I had unwittingly eaten them at lunch. Don’t make the same mistake I did: these are not a meal, they are a side dish.

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3 Responses to “Trader Joe’s Kung Po Noodles and Sauce”

Jamie Rees on October 24th, 2006

I eat this for lunch quite a bit. It’s easy to carry and very savory. I do not like to fill up at work, it slows me down so this “side dish” is perfect for a lunch meal. I give it 5 stars!!!!
Kristin on April 4th, 2007

I tried these and was not particularly wowed - I found the noodles to smell a little ‘plasticky’ and the sauce to be a little overly salty. But, it might just be due to my lack of experience with shelf-stable foods!
Susie on April 17th, 2007

I think there GREAT!

Throw in leftover veggies or meat from dinner for lunch the next day!

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