I love Chicken Super Noodles and probably eat them for lunch a couple of times a week. And so when I was in Sainsburys and saw Sainsburys Basic Instant Chicken Noodles I thought it would be worth trying them because they are just a fraction of the price. Bachelors Supernoodles cost 69p from Sainsburys whereas their own product only costs 11p - which is a saving of over 500%! So, I bought them once to just try them.

The Sainsburys Chicken Noodles don't look anything special on the shelf and, other than the price, I don't think there is anything about them that really jumps out and screams "Eat Me!". They are in the typical basic range plain and uninspiring packaging, which while screams budget is, at least functional. Directions for making the noodles are written clearly on the back of the packaging, as are the ingredients and the nutritional details of the product.

Making the noodles is easy and is exactly the same as making the Supernoodles. It involves placing the noodles in boiled water and then simmering them for about 2 minutes until the noodles are hydrated and cooked. The flavouring comes in a small sachet which you open and then sprinkle the contents onto the noodles and mix in - which turns the noodles a slightly saffron yellow colour. I usually simmer the noodles for about another 3 minutes until all of the liquid has been absorbed and the noodles are soft. And then I generally serve them alone in a bowl.

First things first is the simple fact that these noodles are not as good as the Super Noodles. I think the texture of the noodles is not as nice with these noodles being more sloppy and slimier - and also found that the flavouring wasn't as pleasant either. Having said that, these noodles are still nice to eat. They are chickeny but they''re just not as chickeny as I'd like. They are a little salty, but again, this isn't unpleasant but just makes them different to the other brand that I like more. One packet seems like enough for lunch and as they are so easy to make, they can make an ideal lunch dish because there really is no fuss.

Overall, these 11p noodles are okay - but they are not as good as the Super Noodles.....but then Super Noodles cost a lot more. If you're on a tight budget then I think these are a decent alternative, but I won't be buying them again.