6 meals for $37: DINNERLY MEAL KIT DELIVERY REVIEW! (a Hello Fresh Alternative) | Cook With Me!

[@lucielou7745]

Wow! You know what’s refreshing? An Australian KZbin! You’re so down to earth, relaxed and you’ve gained a new subscriber :) I love how you’re a fellow “meh.. I’ll just wing it!” type of cook ;)

[@patrickdurham8393]

I watched this video back in the day while researching meal kits and decided tomgive it try. Im an old single guy and have found it to be perfect for me since I live most of an hour from the grocery storeand this is so much more convenient. I don't mind the prep and cooking since the miltary put me through cooking school and it's only the shopping I loathe. I've been geting 3 meals [6 servings] per week for a couple of years and don't plan to stop anytime soon.

[@JustLisnin2]

I love how chill and relatable you are. Your attitude and personality are so lovable :) Thanks for making the video. It’s very helpful for a home cook like me.

[@davidfaamoe8341]

I really enjoyed your cooking segment and especially your sense of humour makes it extra exciting

[@ShashiNarayanan2610]

Really enjoyed the video. Love that despite having a step by step guide you still do you!

[@feedmeimei]

Oh wow so affordable!! I haven’t heard of Dinnerly but ofc have heard of Hello Fresh haha. Always wondered what the meals were like! All 3 dishes looked great 😍

[@JBrye-xd8bw]

Great video! I ordered a " Dinnerly Box " that should be arriving this weekend. I just wanna some new and hopefully different recipes to try with my family. We're excited 😊.

[@abolition1889]

Hahaha the 3 sausages becoming 1 was hilarious! Liked your little commentary too! Everything turned out pretty well I must say 🤤

[@JaniceFung]

I know right! I was pretty impressed with how they turned out lol

[@quakerz1228]

Chef Janice in the house! my cooking skill is about the same as yours, so this was super informative and helpful. i like that it wasn't sponsored either, and was totally independent. Thanks for all the content!!

[@JaniceFung]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found it useful!

[@nuyoo6504]

LOL this video was so funny. Who else is worried every time Janice is using that knife....tuck your finger tips in! You know how people joke about having a normal person compete during the olympics to show how amazing athletes are...well I think we should have you do recipes from fancy chefs to see how realistic it is. I feel like if you can do it then I can too LOL (that's wasn't an insult all the meals looked great!)

[@JaniceFung]

I already try to tuck it in because I saw comments before about the way I cut.. 😅 also that’s an awesome idea ! I’ve always wanted to make croissants...

[@laurancechoong1300]

Ikr....!

[@debbiefieldsdourte6842]

Hey! I'm 66, and was told the same thing about rubbing the end of the cucumber with the end of it, so it won't be bitter. I don't like cucumbers anyway, but I do that when I make them for my family, because (shrug) my Mama told me to! LOL!

[@tarisirsya]

Bamboe and Kara coconut milk is definitely Indonesia. Glad you like it. In Indonesia, for the salad we called as "acar"

[@JaniceFung]

Ahh I see! Such a good combo too

[@christopheryoung3850]

Good to see you finally got the right implement for the job...."That's not a knife, this is a knife."...lol....😜...I agree cutting onions can be bad, my mother's tip was always remember not to lean over the onion on the cutting board as you cut it. Ps the food looked very tasty.

[@mkDCguy]

Wow Janice I have to admit that price seems incredibly reasonable for 6 meals! Love Indonesian food, you presented it very well too... apart from the boiled egg which looked like it just survived a mugging in a dark alley!🙃

[@mistymint7983]

Really enjoying these isolation vids 🥰

[@shllewis9]

I enjoy this video, I eat cucumber and tomato with vinegar salt and pepper all the time, but note eggs should boil for a total of 15 minutes or 10 i do 15....😊

[@rondak6721]

15 minutes! Oh my that's a long time. 7 minutes max but to each their own.

[@JaniceFung]

Have you tried something like this? What did you think of it?

[@nuyoo6504]

I've been tempted before, but then...I never get to it. but I would if you had a coupon code *hint to innerly to sponsor you *cheeky smile

[@JaniceFung]

hahahah we will see what we can do!

[@nanci_sousa]

I tried hello fresh for a couple of months, found them to be too repetitive. Now I’m using Marley spoon, they have way more options!

[@laciebilliot1543]

Where I’m from we are told to run the ends of the cucumbers so you won’t Belch

[@davidfaamoe8341]

I like how you cover up your mistakes by using your humour

[@TrungVu-ok8lr]

nice job Janice. one suggestion, when you cut and want to have consistent thickness, you should use your knuckles against the knife blade to use as a thickness guide so you can feel the thickness of all the slices.

[@JaniceFung]

Noted for next time 🙏

[@mamorgansnutrimetics]

cant wait to receive my dinnerly box for two and start cooking!! good review actually excited

[@JaniceFung]

Let me know how you go!

[@stealthkingproductionwmih4292]

Never click at a video so fast in my life 😂 those package was down right awesome , always want to try a pre package ingredients delivered in a box to my doorstep . More cooking videos please 😁😋 . Entertaining as always .

[@JaniceFung]

thank you! yeah it's quite nice having everything you need delivered to your door step hey!

[@AnSEpisodes]

oh that's how it works, they send all the ingredients with the recipe and you just follow! nice one...we got that "ayam kalasan" bamboe packet haha and yes it's delicious! the last meal looks amazing too!

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

That Indonesian chicken rice reminds me of nasi lemak.... think it go well with some sambal at the side ....the char on that chicken looks real appetising

[@evan.5967]

John Tan WOW BUT I DON’T REMEMBER ASKING

[@evan.5967]

ok

[@TechnoMichael]

Pretty good for what you get in terms of convenience. Maybe try HelloFresh next time?

[@JaniceFung]

Yeah I might give that a go too!

[@fxght]

another amazing video so i can pass the time during quarantine

[@JaniceFung]

aww thanks for watching!

[@mapleLIFE]

For the company that I use. They give the exact amount of vinegar, mayonaise, etc that you need. All u need is oil, salt & pepper.

[@JustJulesO]

Yeah but this box is made as a budget box, its cheaper, easier recipes. So most things you need are products most people have in their home. I looked at 2 weeks and the ingredients i needed to have myself. Those costs for those things together were for me as much as the price difference between my HF box and this box..and those ingredients i can use for many weeks.

[@lynndawalker4115]

If you burn a candle when chopping your onions will prevent the tears.💖

[@nems_girl3777]

Lol, your expression you made looking at the green onions and the beef stock cubes made me laugh! Love it! 💞😜

[@juliodefreitas157]

Janice should be on Master Chef.👍👍

[@sct4040]

Your cooking skill is too cute 😆 Next, you can do all 3 dishes for $15-20.

[@blackcatmom2996]

I was taught that about cucumber as well

[@linnyunt]

Rubbing the cucumber slices together. The things our Asian parents tell us. 🤣

[@theloveleesarah]

Helpful tip, go get yourself some measuring spoons. I believe your using more like a teaspoon amount than a tablespoon amount, likely altering the flavor of many of your dishes 🤍

[@JaniceFung]

Haha yeah Ive gotten some from daiso since ☺️

[@RachelNicole]

Trying my first one now it’s amazing

[@charlesm.1638]

I had hello fresh before and the food is very good but very expensive. I will have to try this one for about half the price for my wife and I since we both work and have trouble prepping dinner when we come home.

[@tinag1461]

This was so simple and easy to follow! If only I had any cooking skills whatsoever 😆 You and your brother seem close, mine hates me and would never share a meal with me 😆

[@JaniceFung]

Hahaha he helps me film and I make him food so it’s mutually beneficial 😂

[@TiaLoca67]

Bahaha “I think I was being a smart ass.... “ That’s the moment I immediately hit the subscribe button! We smart asses must stick together.

[@hiitsjean]

It looks delicious Janice! I'm using meal kit delivery service here in San Francisco also. I love your shirt!

[@floc5444]

I made the same stirfry hokkien noodle dish with beef last week, it’s not bad!

[@JaniceFung]

I know right! Was yours oily though?

[@floc5444]

Janice Fung yeah, i find with any beef mince recipes it’s really oily

[@quiettornado1970]

Nice to see a meal kit review from a fellow Asian.

[@rafieaniq696]

Artistic impression of matchsticks! 🤣🤣

[@cristocigarroa]

Great video. I really enjoy it. I like to try one of this companies that deliver food to your door but i dont know which one. Other than that love your video. Love your accent. Cheers from Houston, TX. 👍👍

[@wawawho18_adventures]

i always wanted to try this seems like quite reasonable price - i know it prob cheaper if u shop ur self - but this is paying for convenience

[@JaniceFung]

Yeah definitely, I just wanted to try it out and see the portion size and the experience

[@NowGetThereFood]

I tried one of the delivery services in Sydney that deliver pre-cooked meals. I wont mention which one as all the meals were terrible. Such a waste of money. I do not know how any chef could package meals that taste so bad. That looks a better option to get all the ingredients to cook yourself. Good value too.

[@JaniceFung]

Yeah and soo convenient!

[@scottflynn1101]

I dont think I live in the right country for dinnerly but hello fresh wins hands down you get everything from the meat to the sauce sachets.

[@NihazVIDZ]

Loved it, I loved the way you made the chicken rice. Usually chicken rice is served with a clear chicken soup on the side, with chopped spring onion n coriander. But anyway yours looked best. Btw, did you make all 3 dish in one single day?

[@JaniceFung]

i made it over a couple days! cant eat all that in one day :P

[@whatsthesong4295]

the way you went about eating the rest of the beef stir fry makes me think of a meme i saw once 2:00 - I'll save the other half for later 2:06 - Okay it's later

[@whatsthesong4295]

also the way you toss the pan making the onion gravy was so satisfying

[@JaniceFung]

Hahaha 😅

[@meeeowmix]

Have you tried other meal plan services like Hello Fresh and Marley Spoon? If so, how do they compare to this one?

[@JaniceFung]

No I haven’t but I do wana give those a go too. Have you tried any of them?

[@victoriaaltman9178]

3 sausages turned into one! LOL I probably would of made the same mistake!

[@crittersweb]

You're funny and make me laugh. I enjoyed your review :)

[@xonquest]

This looks kewl! Oh and alsooo hiiii Jan hehehe

[@julianlee4803]

What took them so long to deliver it? It’s not a great look for them taking about 4 weeks to deliver it.

[@qianqianxie626]

Totally made up about the rubbing thing .😂

[@lizbethlopez5814]

HI! Was that rice for one portion or two? I believe I heard you say you ordered for two people but just got that one pack that made very little amount? Thanks

[@JaniceFung]

Hey It was for two! 😊 the bag was enough for two portions (i made two plates of rice but only showed one )

[@constancechan7924]

Noodles.. gently peeled them apart fr each other... lol Janice...! Your vids are awesomely honest! Love the tadly done chicken, one big co-joint sausages and the matchsticks carrots! I’m addicted to your vids! Who needs boring Ramsay and Oliver when you can watch Honest Jan. My kinda of cooking! :)

[@JaniceFung]

Hahahah thanks Constance! I’m glad you enjoy it! If Ramsay saw me cook he’d probs put two slices of bread between my face and call me the idiot sandwich 🤣

[@mmeylinchoyy]

If cutting onions makes you cry then try opening the freezer and putting your head inside for a couple of seconds... it works for me hahaha also some people say that if you don't cut the bottom part of the onion until the end then that will also help... but really sometimes they will make you cry no matter what you do hahaha

[@JaniceFung]

Wait really?! Putting my head in the freezer really helps...? 🧐

[@mmeylinchoyy]

​@@JaniceFung hahaha I know it sounds very weird but it does help! and also try turning on the range hood, it works for me :)

[@chemicallust77]

This is very similar to my meal prep methods...lol...I emailed Dinnerly and told them to make more meal kits for bachelors...lmao

[@JaniceFung]

What would meal kits for bachelors look like haha?

[@chemicallust77]

@@JaniceFung I have an electric skillet, toaster oven and microwave...so they would have to be very simple but hearty meals (meat, potatoes/pasta and veggies) easy to prep in those appliances...and they need to include all ingredients in the kit...out of box and eating in 30 mins or less...probably asking a lot...lol

[@brendamosidin7701]

Omg you said “ayam goreng” the right way hehe! Also this looks good, considering making it now :)

[@michaelj2528]

I've not seen anything like that here in the uk (I sure someone will say there is lol ) all the food looked great I would have eaten it all ( but not at the same time lol) brilliant as always. Nice vlog as always stay safe take care

[@toni-kaku]

What happened to the egg? Did i miss something?

[@JaniceFung]

LOL! i was hoping no one would've noticed this because... i kinda stuffed it up. i stuffed up boiling an egg.... i took it out of the water too quickly and realised it wasnt done yet when i went to peel it, so then i put it back into the pot and it just... scattered a bit

[@toni-kaku]

@@JaniceFung lol youre funny 😁

[@frankietho4136]

tanks for this review

[@ReadAloudRealm]

Could be a good comparison between hello fresh, Marley spoon and this

[@JaniceFung]

I was thinking of doing exactly that ! ☺️

[@ReadAloudRealm]

@@JaniceFung cant wait :)

[@HeyItsCharlie]

Idk why their app has such bad reviews all the videos I've seen seem really good

[@zeliachin27]

Feel like I have the same problem of not following instructions properly when cooking .....but hey Improvise!! :)

[@JaniceFung]

Haha yeah 😅 but the coconut rice though.. I really should’ve just cooked it on the stove haha

[@linnyunt]

When you don’t have a knife to cut open a box, use a ruler. Another life hack brought to you by Janice.

[@JaniceFung]

Hahaha 😂 I just grab whatever works

[@fransinclair3356]

So it takes a month to come

[@Chuckles4200]

You missed saying the honey and jumped to water.😃

[@Sunflwrbtch]

Lmaooo I LOL'd so many times

[@Sunflwrbtch]

I'm ded! The sausages turned into one giant penis 😂😂😂😂

[@JaniceFung]

haha in my defense im usually better when theres no camera! :P

[@mochivo1579]

It’s better to buy ingredients online and search up for recipes yourself to save money

[@madelinecadieux7636]

If the goal is to save money, buying everything yourself is definitely the better option. However, the time saved and the convenience, plus the wide range of recipes (little packets of random herbs/spices you don't need to buy full size for example) makes this a great option for people who are time poor and really want a great variety of healthy options. For this reason, I reckon it's worth it, even if you just use it for a little while. When I was a student, I used to obsess about saving money..to the point it would stress me out because I was always looking for the cheapest option and wondering whether I got the best deal or if I was ripped off (I would ONLY buy stuff on special and then be upset when the price went down further lol). Now that I have a bit more money, I feel like this isn't necessarily the best way to live, I allow for convenience when I think it might make life easier so I can focus on other things.

[@mochivo1579]

Dolly Gee yeah but if the person knows how to cook might as well cook then or buy takeaway food and pack it individually which is also cheaper. It’s only $37 for her cause she got a discount, if she didn’t it will be more expensive. Hence, shops that delivers grocery to ur house is also better. This delivery meal kit is only good for stay at home people, lazy cookers, or just don’t know how to cook at all and needs instructions to learn. This also not even enough to feed a family of 4. You said you were a college student and if you don’t have anyone besides yourself then it’s also better to buy food normally as most food in the box isn’t that appetising.

[@madelinecadieux7636]

@@mochivo1579 I actually think these delivery meal kits are very popular now because a lot of people don't know how to cook (or they hate cooking!) or simply don't have the time to look up recipes and be creative in the kitchen. They could be busy working parents or professionals who don't want to eat takeout, I wouldn't say they're lazy, they just have other priorities. I don't think delivery kits are the best thing ever invented lol... all I meant is that some people value convenience above saving money - they just want the option. I'll be honest, I really dislike cooking.. I have to force myself to make food! I have a couple of recipes that I make regularly but I've used the dinnerly box a few times for more variety and to keep things interesting. That being said, I don't use it all the time because you can learn the recipes from the meal kit and re-make them later, using ingredients from the grocery store.

[@FateDelamorte]

Laughing at the cucumber thing.. I've never heard of this before, I think you got pranked.

[@randomrichardhere]

Tomato, tomato did you say tomato?!? It's tomato! hahaha

[@JaniceFung]

Oh damnit my bad I mean tomato

[@okgreat252]

This was great 👍🏻

[@claytonkinsella5729]

your really cool, i liked this video thanks!

[@ThewayforwardSG]

Good video 😊😊😊

[@AussieZach88]

I'm a (home) cook and I cringe when I see a lot of people cooking things on KZbin but with you, I don't really cringe not that I'm saying you can't cook because clearly, you can and do, even as the cook I am who likes to make things from scratch I hate using pre-packaged things myself when I'm cooking (ok hear and there I do if I'm short on time or can't be bothered shh 🤫) but I have tried HelloFresh and was happy with the results I even have kept one of the recipes that I cook occasionally

[@Benjamin-ib4to]

That’s amazing 😉

[@JaniceFung]

🙏🙏🙏

[@munirahhayatimuhtar7735]

Janice what did you do with half of the chicken Indonesian paste?😂😂sorry I'm a bit OCD I just wanted to know if it can make another meal

[@duncanmit5307]

💜💜💜 love how you're learning ...💜💜💜

[@scotttillinghast9665]

That's about 13-15USD worth of food not taking advantage of sales.

[@icecold9213]

Dinnerly sucks we can't cancel our order

[@quiettornado1970]

only Asian person has rice cooker. I did that too.

[@Wa1rrior]

Love it

[@JaniceFung]

Cheers Renato!

[@dawnpren2559]

This is a lot of meal prep for "convenient" meal delivery. But it looks good.

[@dixedgt6274]

Whose been watching Masterchef Au we have!

[@JaniceFung]

Yeahhhhh

[@dixedgt6274]

Hoping Reynold wins hahaha

[@LisaSquibblify]

Wait for big bubbles when you're boiling water...

[@kaneshiroorly118]

We don't have this in S'pore.... we don't even have bubble tea anymore... at least till June 1st...😭😭😭

[@JaniceFung]

Why don’t u have bubble tea ?!

[@kaneshiroorly118]

@@JaniceFung - all the bubble tea shops are forced to close as they are not essential services...😭😭

[@kaneshiroorly118]

Even Macca are closed....

[@RobertPendell]

So people... This is exactly why you follow the directions.

[@batterysurf]

could i live the rest of my life depending on this?

[@JaniceFung]

There’s no coffee so probs not...

[@rebelgordo2339]

Got really awkward until she clarified it would be fine if I didn’t know the recipes

[@beanoyip06]

Got some free promo code from hellofresh but honestly doesn’t suit my taste.. bought those ready to eat meals from youfoodz and those were better.. $55 for 7 meals

[@JaniceFung]

Ooo were they filling?

[@deanfox9823]

Step one.... Order in. Nice job following instructions and reminded me of KILL BILL 2.🙏🙏

[@xcapeee]

hehe what can one say ? practice makes perfect when it comes to knife skills .... =) i wonder if you brought the ingredients from a supermarket, what would it cost? @khoistar

[@jackknifer1]

so, you still need to take time and cook with these guys. I thought the service was supposed to save you time with meal prep. What is the actual advantage of this over going to a supermarket and getting the stuff yourself? you pay a mark up for the items and you also pay for delivery, I don't get it.

[@ThinkAloud]

I thought Dinnerly is just heat and eat products.... You saved me lot of money....I am never buying that now...local asian grocery store food is more cheaper and fresh than this

[@may0003]

Bullshit I just checked 2 person 3 meal a week is 45

[@Dana-mb2hk]

Can you gain weight off these meals ?

[@jasmwong262]

Its not expensive

[@JaniceFung]

Yeah it’s not too bad!

[@hengm]

eh...

[@TLyh111]

The background music needs to GO!

[@massivemagoo]

Portions way too small

[@ATrainTravels]

If I ever visit Australia I'd love to do food collaboration together on KZbin. I bring many skills to the table. I'm an ex chef, I can cook and was born with appetite lol :)

[@Himdownstairs86]

Super creepy

[@ATrainTravels]

@@Himdownstairs86 😂😂😂😂