WOW! New CHICKEN PHAL Curry Review

[@shawngrinter2747]

I remember my first Phal which was in an excellent curry house in Pimlico’s 45 years ago. I knew it was going to be hot but the first mouthful was life I had been smacked in the face and the whole area went numb. Then the heat grew - it was flipping wonderful…… …. Less so the following morning 😂

[@JAJL667]

Thanks for putting me onto this Gareth, the phaal is hotter than the average supermarket fodder. Bought it this morning, eating now, with a sweat on, enjoying - delish. Defintely the best supermarket curry I have had - and it could easily be a sharer.. Cheers!

[@GaryEats]

I saw the title and had immediate flashbacks, great video Gareth 🌶

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha yes not as hot as yours mate this. All the best Gary.

[@Dan23_7]

You 2 should get together…. The battle of the Gary’s, north vs south haha 😂

[@jungleboy1]

two down to earth youtubers commenting on each others vids. Lovely stuff.

[@martygreggs]

Jeez man I bought this after watching you have it !! Blew my arse clean out

[@pondguru]

Potion of cleansing.

[@ste9071]

😂😂😂😂

[@ste9071]

I laughed way more than I should have done at this comment pmsl

[@graemerigg4029]

A mild vindaloo, there's a phrase I never thought I'd hear!😂

[@stevenmoses5807]

@@graemerigg4029 you need to put a bog roll in the fridge ready for morning. Cure that burning bum symptoms

[@jimviv6030]

A proper vindaloo isn’t very hot

[@wilderbeestmcc6539]

Warning! Gareth’s kitchen might contain bones😂👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍 you're right

[@simonKagree]

Napoleon Boney-Parts is watching you!

[@BillyBrisket]

Tried this myself last night Gareth! As a fan of hot curries I thought this might be a change up from the mediocre “spicy” ready meals, but it wasn’t anything like as spicy as a Phaal should be. I’d say it’s a cross between a Madras and a Jafrezi (with the whole chillis). I found it a bit grainy in the sauce as well. Can’t argue with the price though, and it went down well! I think this might be a limited offering as it’s “National Curry Week” at Aldi! Spot on with your summary mate- “Nothing like a phaal”!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Billy

[@5714sqd]

I left the UK in 1968 before the advent of Indian or Chinese takeaway. Curry was almost unknown, except for those of us lucky enough to have served overseas. What a difference today where you can go to the supermarket and sample food from around the world. There are many restaurants today that serve different foods. When I arrived in Canada, I was astounded to find a huge variety of foods brought in by migrants, including Brits, as Canada is a true melting pot of different ethnic backgrounds. I enjoyed this review, Gareth. You looked as if you really enjoyed the Phal.

[@martinjb55]

Did you not have Indian and Chinese restaurants where you lived in the UK. I remember Mum and Dad used to go to both in the 60s.I remember them dressing up to to eat there with friends. That was in Doncaster, Yorkshire.

[@5714sqd]

@martinjb55 There were some but not very many in Derby. A bit of a backwater in those days. Same with curry with chips. It was unheard of then but seems to be normal now.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Very true, world foods on offer in many big supermarkets. All the best pal. Thank you.

[@reginaldmolehusband4330]

I was eating curry in the 50s in Preston

[@MelissasArt]

I left the UK in 2012. One thing I miss about home is curry or going for one.

[@Lumibear.]

JUST saw them today, near the meats. 40% chicken breast, cornflour comes AFTER the main ingredients, complex spices, no artificial crap at a decent price, not bad! But I figured I’d wait till you tried ‘em first Gareth, lol, cheers mate! Looks lovely!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal 👍

[@stephenhollinrake916]

Great video! The kohinoor sauces in sachets! They are definitely worth a review, i thought the vindaloo was hot !

[@Storm47000]

They are excellent, the only ones I buy now.

[@Kahuczech]

Wow ..Gareth, I bought one of these, it was without doubt the best supermarket curry I have ever eaten, I wasn't expecting that, I'll be buying more of these ....

[@Asgardsteve1]

I tried it yesterday it reminded me a bit of the old Madras Asda used to sell and had very little heat in it and was disapointing, The best Phal used to be sold by Asda. Out of this new line the Phal had the highest meat content at 40% the rest were about 32% for meat and 25% in the prawn one they do. Good review as usual Gaz.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes, good chicken content is bout highest I've seen.

[@kenbakie4590]

Great review Gareth. Your mentioning the Iceland Carolina Reaper took me back to the one and only time I ate one of these and it was a bit of a challenge to finish it. I haven't seen them in Iceland for quite a long time, so I expect they have dropped them from their range. Anyway, I must give the Aldi Phal a try.

[@SpankyFisher68]

That's bringing me out in a sweat just looking at it...Used to eat Vindaloos, Tindaloos and the Phals all the time in the restaurants , till I realised I liked to taste my food. Well that ,and the fact my body no longer tolerates the abuse I used to give it 😄

[@ferrumignis]

I'm a firm believer that food shouldn't hurt 😂

[@PhilH1878]

Packaging looks very similar to ASDA Bom Bahia range. Great vid as usual mate

[@nigel8499]

I thought exactly the same.

[@billmagowan1492]

Probably produced in same factory!

[@julieastin4051]

A lot cheaper though Asda is criminal with there prices now

[@PAP-o7l]

These are delicious & the best supermarket curries I've tried in a loooong time. (the Goan king prawn curry was amazing). They went to half price earlier this week, but they all seem to be gone now & a new brand is place. Funnily enough, I was looking for them in Aldi last night & there was another bloke looking thru the new range too & neither of us could find any of these. He said he'd tried them earlier this week, after seeing some baldy bloke on youtube...😂 You're an influencer mate...👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha yes I guess I am lol 😆

[@MrTone41]

You should try the gourmet chicken tikka masaala from Aldi, ive tried all the supermarket ones and this is the best ever!!

[@peterfield2229]

I've had many phals in my time, my adventurous younger years. Will need to give this a go as it seems to have flavour which is most important more than heat

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes that's a good one. I do like the flavour now come to think about it.

[@99fruitbat94]

Lost my job last month so budget cooking , tonights dinner is fried potatoes . Still bought a bottle of wine . I know my priorities 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sorry about the job loss

[@judithmorganjudyteen]

Good luck, enjoy wine

[@SpankyFisher68]

Get back on it..job hunting I mean, not the wine 😅...Fingers crossed you find something soon 👍

[@99fruitbat94]

@@SpankyFisher68 Thanks . 64 years old , health care , end of life care mostly . Think I have had enough . Time to look after myself for a while . Best regards to you 👍 I am just going to take a little time out and look after myself . Best wishes to you 👍❤️

[@SpankyFisher68]

@@99fruitbat94 You do that bud , look after number one for once . You deserve it , and all the best to you too Sir !..👍❤

[@kaned3570]

i was eating phal at an indian restaraunt when the waiter asked 'curry ok?' i said no thanks ive got a terrible singing voice

[@TEFLONSTICKERS65]

took a few seconds for the penny to drop, funny as....🤣🤣

[@genericfootyfan]

Damn you.😂

[@jamiesdivision3742]

I don't get it

[@jumpjet777]

@@jamiesdivision3742 'Curry Ok' sounds like 'Karaoke' 🎶

[@VickyRussell-122]

It took me a while 😂

[@peterclarke3300]

Great review Gaz i seen these this morning and wondered if and when then you were there it looks great 👍👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Peter

[@marksieczko7766]

Fat Andy reviewed this yesterday. He did the full Monty, dips, Naan, Peshwari rice .They got 9/10, the curry 10/10. Right at the end his Mrs. tried the curry. Didn't share his enthusiasm. Gotta try this, cheers.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Enjoy Mark 👍

[@paul_raftery]

Fat Andy is a good channel. Lovely man and he mixes up with some cooking

[@giggitygiggity8391]

I'm not a heat fiend at all. Three of us were in a curry house in Fulham 20 plus years ago and one of my friends decided on the chicken phal. I'm a jalfrezi man normally but I tried it. It was bonkers hot definitely but what amazed me was the quality and depth of the flavour. It wasn't just a bowl of tasteless lava. Shame I can't remember the name of the place. Good review vid as always. 👍🤙

[@TheCho-k4m]

When the camera went over I thought 'it's turning into the Benny Hill show this' 😂

[@PaulY42]

Fun fact, chilli's are not hot they release a chemical that actives the receptors in your mouth that control heat and sensitivity. Basically, making them hypo sensitive to heat 👌👍..... Great review as always.

[@captaincat1743]

That's right, that is why hot drinks kill the burn way faster than cold stuff. Hot drinks reset the temperature pain receptors in the mouth as well as they dissolve the capsaicin way faster than anything cold does.

[@7th.trumpet]

Bought one of these yesterday, having it tonight for my tea 👍🏻

[@bobstanden6788]

Give me rice, chutney and poppadum. Maybe a cucumber and Yoghurt salad on the side too. yummy!!

[@shearer905]

I do think when you say the price, 'It's £3.49' could become ringtone alert or meme. 😂👍 top marks pal👏👏. I guarantee you and viewers will be saying it right now😂

[@dubsy4835]

Fearless you are Gaz... Fearless. That's all I can say.. brilliant review as ever..👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@peterpann9197]

I've just had this for my tea along with mushroom pilua and couple of elephants lugs deeeelicious

[@johnwatson5235]

If you wanted it hotter you should have dipped some of those spicy sausage rolls you tried in the sauce! Good review I'll try one of these👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍 some hot sauce

[@jopreston8194]

Didn’t think we would be able to enjoy your review today as we have just experienced being in the eye of the hurricane here in Sarasota. Very very scary to sit and hear some of your roof tiles slide off the roof. It was a real pleasure today to enjoy your company at lunch!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope all is well out there

[@annettewalter2273]

Glad you are safe 👍

[@MultiLisaParker]

I saw these today. Definitely going to give them a go 👍❤️

[@macrook1961]

Definitely one to try , watched another food review try this yesterday. He said similar it was hot but not unbearable.

[@garymackin2368]

Had these from aldi last Saturday. Naan, pilau rice ,poppadoms and chutneys. Was absolutely brilliant. Better than quite a lot of takeaway curries

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I enjoyed it 😊

[@orionpitman3369]

HI if you have a good curry it's the taste not the heat if you can handle the heat it tastes better good video stay strong 👍👍👌👌

[@martinjb55]

Great review, Gareth. As usual, when you have something good, I immediately want some for my next meal, but I'll have to wait. 😁👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Martin

[@dazza1970]

Agreed.. great taste but like most supermarkets it lacks the real heat.. had one a few nights ago.. Makes me long for the return of morrisons fiery Phall.. now that bad boy had mad heat.. Although sometimes its nice to actually be able to taste the sauce haha.. nice review as always mate.

[@MrCbailes]

Love this stuff, great flavour.

[@GarethHedley]

Tried it on your advice. I loved it and will be buying more. Thanks!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@johngibson3837]

Hey up gaz nice to see your nipper's are learning about bones but i do miss seeing thier union jack on your fridge good review mate

[@JakkPickford]

Had a restaurant phal the other day was amazing! Tanked it but i def had to try and keep a straight face haha I’ll be on the lookout for one of these for a lazy day!!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes they are pretty hot from the restaurant

[@Samachino]

Your bib 😂❤ ace! Brilliant review and your so right in your words of delivery and description love your vids

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you like them! Thanks 👍

[@kateking1980]

Can’t wait to try this range! Planning to get a mix of it at the weekend. I heard this one is not comparable to a Phal heat wise but was tasty. Great review as always. Would love to see you buy the same product from different places again to compare and contrast. Have really enjoyed these videos like this and find it useful when you haven’t tried the product before. Maybe I should practice what I preach and start my own channel up 😂😂 ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@marchampson006]

Naan bread and rice with a few side dishes would go down well. Marc in Bletchley PS in Gary Eats tradition ive giving it a 8/10 for slippage.

[@timredford6608]

Great video Gareth. Thanks Tim 😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

My pleasure!

[@limpethead]

I got the king prawn bhuna one the other day, it was lovely. Microwave rice. Absolutely banging.

[@Dan23_7]

No head sweats means not reet hot 😂 It looked tasty though. I love the way you still mention “that” reaper curry 😂 Cheers Gaz 👍🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@davidandrews-lq6vy]

Got 2 of these in the freezer , looking forward to trying them , I always have a bottle or two of mad hot sauce in stock to add a few drops if the meal is not reaching the required level 🌶️🌶️🌶️

[@JAJL667]

Next to the loo roll?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope you enjoy

[@GeordieYank]

Not watched for a little while. Its amazing how well you look after giving up the poison. I did the same last year but fell off the wagon, gotta get back on it after seeing this video. well done.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you

[@krisyflynt9211]

Wish we had aldi in cyprus, lidl just isnt the same. Aldi has tons of lovely dinners.

[@dazchild]

I've had the odd phal in a restaurant and generally can't finish, so I stick with a chicken tikka biryani vindaloo hot... A hot curry is amazing with a cup of tea, it really intensifies the experience...

[@jonathanmarkbotterell1926]

Hi, I've just arrived home from eating an Indian buffet. It was amazing. Here in Spain, they don't go for Currys. Great vlog all the best 😎☯️🌱

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks

[@RalphHeron-d6w]

It's a Johnny cash curry, he sang about it.....burning ring of fire. Lol

[@raphaelandrews3617]

The phal is the spiciest hot curry you can get. it should have "bite" as they use chilli peppers. Looks great I will try it when go Aldi on saturday.

[@kassponia]

mines Madras, i can cook that belter than most curry houses. you handled that well.

[@harleymac6308]

Nothing phases you 😊 You're a brave man 👍

[@cerbie70]

I have just bought one of these on the way home to try and here it is being reviewed.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Enjoy

[@nicolavallely8076]

Hi Gareth do with rice and a nice poppadom washed down with a mango lassi yummy xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yum 😋 sounds delicious 😋

[@SuperMOGSTER]

Had the lamb rogan Josh last Saturday, I thought it was lovely, bit scared of the vindaloo and phal lol, one day perhaps

[@uglenddalejones2]

Excellent Review of this new curry in Aldi 🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥 Looks good quality I had noticed them advertised

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you 😋

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

I will have to give it a try. Do you know if iceland are bring a new curry or pizza out for Halloween

[@keithbillington8747]

Only time had phaal was my last time, i had lamb the first 3 mouthfuls really nice, after that not just burning mouth, i was sweating from my feet upwards, shaking, eyes watering and seriously considering calling for an ambulance, i was proper unwell Maybe partially i was to blame😀🇬🇧, went to the same restaurant 4 weeks in a row, feeling comfortable with going from Rogan ghost , Madras vindaloo to tindaloo then phaal, the curries at this restaurant seemed mild to me, Maybe the cook was teaching me a Lesson. This resulted in that did not go to work next day. Glad to see you enjoyed the taste at least of this version😀

[@andrewtaylor2697]

Hi Mr foodie guy love your videos good or bad meaning when you don't enjoy the product but still great entertainment, I was locked down during covid for 14 months and I learned from al's kitchen a youtuber on how to cook BIR ( British Indian restaurant ) style curry my suggestion is when you review curry eat it with parhatas, I could eat them on there own, they are fabulous. I am at the moment thinking of coming of the drink I've started to see it as???? What is it doing for me??? And its always a negative thing?? Well anyway keep up the good work love your videos ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad your well now mate

[@parallelsuns1]

I usually cook these types of dishes in a saucepan instead of microwave these days, the chicken tends to heat up better and not go chewy or rubbery. I'll look out for this one tho

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good idea, enjoy 😉

[@belperite]

I still do them in the microwave but as soon as it starts to bubble all over it's coming out regardless of the cooking time on the pack. Some readymeals cooking times can have them boiling for up to a minute which ruins the chicken.

[@bucko321]

What a good tip. So simple

[@geoffcater5782]

Never tried a saucepan will next time

[@ItsmeAndygNUFC]

Unfortunately i think this is a temporary range for this month only im definitely gonna pick up more and freeze them well worth £3.50 , The Naan breads and sides are also really good Never been a fan of supermarket onion bhaji usually but although expensive £1.50 for 2 small ones they are lovely This range is really good quality, i had the vegetable kofta curry last night 👌👨‍🍳and have a chicken tika masala for tonight ,

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Enjoy mate

[@georgecullen9516]

The chicken you say that is ....slippery chicken is probably cooked in the factory in pressure cookers ....makes it very tender (worked in chicken factory when I was younger ....cooking over 5000 chicken per shift).....really like these vids ..........🐣🐔.....

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the information 👍

[@JakeM-dd2tw]

I know you like your heat Gaz I’d love to see a review of the tinned Stagg Chilli - sell it in all UK supermarkets, there’s a dynamite hot version that’s 😮‍💨

[@nigel8499]

Can you try some more in the range please and the dips and poppadoms

[@borusa32]

I have learnt to stick at Madras but this did look nice.

[@KevandPerry2]

Glad you put your bib on😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍

[@Sigma1_969]

Hi Gareth.. i love a good Phal or Vindaloo, may i make a suggestion..next visit to M&S try the Apple and Berry Cobbler, 436 grams @£6.00, get some vanilla ice cream with it..also try the Lemon and Garlic butter Pork Schnitzel is amazing, try it on a bun. Enjoy.

[@rumplestiltskin-ld9bo]

Good to see someone who can actually review spicy food 💀

[@Rowan-d2y]

Just had a bahaji topped shepherds pie not mash but cubed potato, from M&S tonight ( reduced from £8.00 to £4.00 ) with a salad also reduced. It was very spicy but not nastily so and very tasty. Might be one to check out Gareth. That phal looked nice. Cheers mi dears.

[@johannesbruwer4072]

Nicely designed box too.

[@andrewrice6596]

I hope i will be able to get some of these. My local Aldi always sell out of their curry meals quickly. I wish they would increase their stock levels.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Enjoy 👍

[@richardpaling600]

Love your reviews. If you like spicy food may I make a suggestion? Review Shito sauce from ALDI. It's not a joke, that's actually what it's called. It's shrimp chilli paste from Ghana. I think it's delicious but handle with care. Keep up the good work. Richard

[@FionaclarkClark]

Their newest curry range is very good,we had prawns, chicken tikka,lamb dish,and it was actually better than our local takeaway.

[@shaunmacmcdermott840]

I noticed this yesterday when in Aldi and immediately thought of you!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

New lol cheers

[@andymullaney1594]

Looks lovely ,steaming hot curry,and lots of chicken,its better not extremely hot,it spoils it,another fantastic review

[@TheHandsomeman]

I cook mine in my T phal oven!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@GMacinarygyll]

Hi Gareth, try the extra hot tikka masala from m&s, very tasty mmmnnn good vid 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers I've reviewed it. Thank you.

[@Al-iv3mb]

Years back when I was a postie every night shift the managers had a midnight takeaway. On one occasion a manager said he could eat a chicken phaal no problem, so he chose that An hour later, much to our amusement(because he was horrible), he was taken to Exeter hospital by ambulance. Seems his phaal was rather hotter than yours Gareth

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Al, yes not hot but tasty

[@captaincat1743]

LOL that's hilarious!!!!

[@Al-iv3mb]

@captaincat1743 Clearly nobody actually wished him ill, well actually he was so obnoxious a few did. With hindsight it was hilarious, he'd done it as a bet so had to finish the curry after he'd started. He was sweating, went almost purple and started having heart palpitations; that was when the ambulance was called and took him off to the RD&E!

[@philparkinson462]

Looks decent Gaz. A drop of Mr Naga and would be perfect to bring up to temperature..not too much though or the khazi will be beckoning 😂

[@chrisbown515]

Today I went to Aldi & as you said this phal was spicy but not too bad I went & brought it for me & my better half went are both usually alright with spicy food but unfortunately upon eating this phal we soon realised it was too spicy for us both & we couldn't eat it & it ended up in the bin i always watch your content on KZbin & value your opinion but i think regarding spicy food I'll perhaps have to stick to my own thoughts in future love your work tale care

[@SylvesterAshcroft88]

I saw these, they look absolutely fab, the only problem they sell out too fast! They seem far better than the frozen takeaway meals as well, which were supposed to be the premium option, but tasted far worse than the older variants, so it put me right off, so hopefully these are all decent!

[@samarmitage4343]

I’m having that tonight 👍

[@LouisePetrilli]

This looks great make some rice and Nan bread

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Great idea!

[@Matthew-zj3hk]

That looks good 👍 not sure what's going on at Aldi these were in stock for a week then disappeared same with some southern fried chicken they had pretty irritating tbh

[@johnnorth9355]

Now you have made me hungry !

[@williamcostigan2134]

Keep eyes peeled for that pepper x masala in Iceland mate - counting on ya !

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes cheers will have a look for it, thanks 😊

[@anthony342]

i got one today , will have it at weekend

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

@@anthony342 you got lucky 👌nice one

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

Thanks for letting me know. Will be looking out for it also

[@wristopia4101]

looks great. I think the chicken/sauce quantity is good TBH Not keen on tonnes of chicken personally. Have never had chips and rice with an Indian curry, but love them with a Chinese takeaway curry haha. Have you had Clay Oven Bakery naan's?

[@frankdonoghue699]

Favourite curry as long as its the flavour that gives the heat not full of chilli.

[@d_j_duane]

This may sound weird but I save some of the gravy and put it in a hot dog and some cheese on top then grill till the cheese melts a little... Great... Show... LoL...

[@andreascott1929]

You try the rest of that range 😊

[@CockneyInCumbria]

They do a tikka masala as good as a restaurant spot on

[@Mickster71]

Try the vindaloo sauce from B+M by Ready. steady. cook. Done mine with beef in the pressure cooker.. it was awesome with rich flavours 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

I will check it out thanks 😊

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

didnt know aldi did this one, is it in the freezer or the cold aisle? deffo going to have a go on that one :)

[@samhenwood5746]

That looks decent & serviced with rice n naan bread yummy 😋 Thanks for sharing Gareth 😊👍🥘

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

My pleasure!!

[@andrewgilbride7546]

Had this on Friday, not stupid hot and has a nice smokey flavour