Advertising Disclosure

5 Best Instant Meals Sides of 2026

Last Updated - 18/05/2026

1
Best Choice
17% Off

✖
Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

Ben's Original
17% Off

Ben's Original Street Food Thai Stir Fry ready in 90 seconds Noodles Ready Meal serves 1 multipack 6x 250g

Ben's Original

£15.00

£18.00
(17% Off)

More Details
Main highlights
- Ideal for busy lives, this vegetarian ready-to-heat meal delivers hearty satisfaction in just 90 seconds.
- Great on any occasion, for an instant lunch, a quick dinner, or to pack for the office.
- Flavours of peanut, chilli, and lemongrass.
- Cooked flat noodles with carrot, peppers, spring onion, peanuts and chilli, perfect as a ready meal.
- Convenient 6 x 250g packs in microwave-ready packaging for quick, easy food on the go.
- A ready-to-heat meal that contains no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.
£15.00
£18.00 (17% Off)
2
13% Off

✖
Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

Indomie
13% Off

Indomie Mi Goreng Fried Instant Noodles, 80 g (Pack of 40)

Indomie

£13.99

£15.99
(13% Off)

More Details
Main highlights
- quick and easy instant noodles
- ideal pack size for a snack or meal accomplement
- certified by halal
- Specialty: suitable_for_vegetarians
- Ingredients: Noodles: Wheat Flour (67%), Refined Palm Oil (contains Antioxidant E306), Tapioca Starch, Salt, Acidity Regulators (E501, E500), Thickener (E412), Colour (E101), Seasoning Powder: Sugar, Salt, Flavour Enhancers (E621, E627, E631), Garlic Powder, Artificial Chicken Flavour (4.5%) Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Colour (E150a), Seasoning Oil: Refined Palm Oil (contains Antioxidant E306), Onion, Sweet Soy Sauce: Sugar, Water, Salt, Wheat, Soy Bean, Spices, Sesame Oil, Chili Powder
- Directions: Instructions: 1. Boil noodles in briskly boiling water and simmer for 3 minutes. Or alternatively: cook noodles in 400ml boiling water for 5 minutes in an 850 watt microwave oven on High mode. 2. Mix seasoning powder, oil, sweet soy sauce and chili powder (according to taste) on a bowl while noodles are being cooked. 3. Remove noodles from water and drain well. 4. Stir noodle with the seasonings and mix well. Ready to be served.
- Country string: Indonesia
- Allergen information: wheat
£13.99
£15.99 (13% Off)
3
34% Off

✖
Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

Pot Noodle
34% Off

Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom instant vegetarian snack quick to make noodles 12x 90 g

Pot Noodle

£9.49

£14.40
(34% Off)

More Details
Main highlights
- These delicious instant noodles come in a standard 90 g pot. Standard Pot Noodle left you wanting more? Try our larger King Pots!
- Standard Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom has none of those artificial colours or preservatives and is suitable for vegetarians. Plus, the lid and pot are both recyclable
- Chicken & Mushroom – it's a classic flavour combination, now in a delicious pot noodle
- Be legendary, never chicken out and make your wildest dreams mushroom into reality with Standard Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom, from the nation's favourite instant noodle brand*
- Add boiling water to fill level, re-cover with lid and leave alone for 2 minutes. Stir in the pot noodle sachet and wait 2 more minutes, then grab a fork, give it a good stir and dig in!
- A quick, filling and tasty snack pot ready in just 4 minutes – helping you stir it up!
£9.49
£14.40 (34% Off)
4
Best Value
37% Off

✖
Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

Pot Noodle
37% Off

Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom instant vegetarian snack quick to make noodles 12x 90 g

Pot Noodle

£9.02

£14.40
(37% Off)

More Details
Main highlights
- These delicious instant noodles come in a standard 90 g pot. Standard Pot Noodle left you wanting more? Try our larger King Pots!
- Standard Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom has none of those artificial colours or preservatives and is suitable for vegetarians. Plus, the lid and pot are both recyclable
- Chicken & Mushroom – it's a classic flavour combination, now in a delicious pot noodle
- Be legendary, never chicken out and make your wildest dreams mushroom into reality with Standard Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom, from the nation's favourite instant noodle brand*
- Add boiling water to fill level, re-cover with lid and leave alone for 2 minutes. Stir in the pot noodle sachet and wait 2 more minutes, then grab a fork, give it a good stir and dig in!
- A quick, filling and tasty snack pot ready in just 4 minutes – helping you stir it up!
£9.02
£14.40 (37% Off)
5
17% Off

✖
Our rankings are cleverly generated from the algorithmic analysis of thousands of customer reviews about products, brands, merchant’s customer service level, popularity, trends and more. The rankings reflect our opinion and should be a good starting point for shopping.

Indomie
17% Off

Indomie Mi Goreng Fried Instant Noodles, 80 g (Pack of 40)

Indomie

£13.29

£15.99
(17% Off)

More Details
Main highlights
- quick and easy instant noodles
- ideal pack size for a snack or meal accomplement
- certified by halal
- Specialty: suitable_for_vegetarians
- Ingredients: Noodles: Wheat Flour (67%), Refined Palm Oil (contains Antioxidant E306), Tapioca Starch, Salt, Acidity Regulators (E501, E500), Thickener (E412), Colour (E101), Seasoning Powder: Sugar, Salt, Flavour Enhancers (E621, E627, E631), Garlic Powder, Artificial Chicken Flavour (4.5%) Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Colour (E150a), Seasoning Oil: Refined Palm Oil (contains Antioxidant E306), Onion, Sweet Soy Sauce: Sugar, Water, Salt, Wheat, Soy Bean, Spices, Sesame Oil, Chili Powder
- Directions: Instructions: 1. Boil noodles in briskly boiling water and simmer for 3 minutes. Or alternatively: cook noodles in 400ml boiling water for 5 minutes in an 850 watt microwave oven on High mode. 2. Mix seasoning powder, oil, sweet soy sauce and chili powder (according to taste) on a bowl while noodles are being cooked. 3. Remove noodles from water and drain well. 4. Stir noodle with the seasonings and mix well. Ready to be served.
- Country string: Indonesia
- Allergen information: wheat
£13.29
£15.99 (17% Off)

5 Best Instant Meals Sides of 2026

Ben's Original Street Food Thai Stir Fry ready in 90 seconds Noodles Ready Meal serves 1 multipack 6x 250g

Indomie Mi Goreng Fried Instant Noodles, 80 g (Pack of 40)

Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom instant vegetarian snack quick to make noodles 12x 90 g

Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom instant vegetarian snack quick to make noodles 12x 90 g

Indomie Mi Goreng Fried Instant Noodles, 80 g (Pack of 40)

You may also like...

Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce Cheese, Leek & Ham Pasta Ready Meal, 99 g Packet (Pack of 7)

Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce Cheese, Leek & Ham Pasta Ready Meal, 99 g Packet (Pack of 7)

Pot Noodle Original Curry King Pot Noodle instant vegetarian snack quick to make noodles 12x 114 g

Pot Noodle Original Curry King Pot Noodle instant vegetarian snack quick to make noodles 12x 114 g

Ben's Original Street Food Thai Stir Fry ready in 90 seconds Noodles Ready Meal serves 1 multipack 6x 250g

Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce Roast Chicken & Bacon Instant Pasta Ready Meal, 99 g Packet (Pack of 1)

Batchelors Pasta 'n' Sauce Roast Chicken & Bacon Instant Pasta Ready Meal, 99 g Packet (Pack of 1)

Pot Noodle Bombay Bad Boy King Pot Vegetarian quick to make noodles Instant Noodle 12x 114 g

Pot Noodle Bombay Bad Boy King Pot Vegetarian quick to make noodles Instant Noodle 12x 114 g

Pot Pasta Bolognese instant hot snack pot from the nation's favourite instant noodles brand* quick pasta pot for when you need filling up 8x 73 g

Sign up and get exclusive special deals