Invented in 1958 by Momofuku Ando, instant noodles were voted the most important Japanese invention of the 20th century, yet Sainsbury’s Basics Instant Chicken Noodles are a relative underdog in the instant noodle game. From the moment I saw them nestled on the shelf, I knew I had best cancel my dinner plans. Their orange-and-white packaging called out to me, promising that the contents would be "savoury and quick, just the trick!" There are two flavours to choose from- Chicken and Chicken Curry (although this may just be rumour and/or a labelling accident). Believe me when I say that this is far from Michelin Star dining- the noodles were a touch bland and the broth alarmingly salty, providing 22% of my RDA of sodium. However, with the infamous price of 10p per pack, these noodles smack of good value. In conclusion, if you get what you pay for, at this price you can’t go wrong!

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