Konjac Noodles Variety Pack, 12 Pack Shirataki Noodles, Vegan

These are a game-changer... I'm SO glad to have found these "noodles" on my current diet! I got a bit squishier than I'd like during the pandemic and finally got around to putting myself on a diet. But being a tiny person with a pretty low basal metabolic rate, cutting enough calories to shed pounds means I'm mega limited in what I can eat. I'm always on the lookout for filling foods that don't rack up the calories, and these are just the ticket! Some reviewers have mentioned that these are too chewy, or they don't have a taste... well, yeah, they aren't going to be like actual pasta or rice. However, plain pasta and rice aren't too flavorful, either; they're just the carrier - the vessel, if you will - for tasty toppings! These don't have much in the way of smell or taste on their own. And the texture, while a bit toothier than an overcooked spaghetti noodle, is not bad. They are closer to rice/glass noodles than anything. If you don't mind that, you won't mind these. And at 6 calories a serving vs. 200+ for actual noodles or rice, I'm more than willing to make a tiny flavor sacrifice. Even my partner - who is NOT on a diet - will share these with me happily. I can make these with vegetable bouillon, a few fresh veggies (spinach, kale, asparagus, peppers, etc.), and a splash of soy sauce and hot sauce for an extremely filling meal that's only 30 calories and easy to prep, using the microwave or just boiling water from the kettle. Or I mix in the "rice" with steamed broccoli and some meatless "steak" tips and enjoy a nice stir-fry for only about 100-150 calories total. OR I make a homemade tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes, spices, capers, and other fresh veggies, and have a satisfying spaghetti dinner that clocks in at around 35 total calories! Obviously, you need enough caloric intake to survive, so I'm not encouraging anyone to under-eat... but if you're close to your daily calorie limit and still hungry, these make a great way to stave off food cravings! And while I'm making healthier choices and watching my intake overall, these are definitely helping with my diet; I am actively losing weight. I'm on my second variety pack already and will definitely continue to keep these on hand throughout the course of my diet, and maybe even thereafter. I only wish that these could be packaged dry somehow, and that the price were more comparable to actual rice & noodles. Still, this particular product is the best value I've found.

I love these noodles and I don't have any aversion to the flavor or texture, thankfully. It also agrees with my stomach, which can't be said with vegetables. I will often open two packages for my son and either use alfredo sauce or marinara sauce, with some meatballs, or saute it with veggies and soy sauce. I'd use caution as they come out the same way they go in--chew wisely.

I’ve tried many shirataki noodles, these taste fine but the package is quite small, small.

I was really surprised at these noodles. So easy to use and kept me full. I fried up some garlic and olive oil mixed in the noodles. So happy to find them since I had to cut back on carbs per the doctor. I can't wait to try the rice. I know frying the garlic blah blah blah but it's my favorite and I don't have it very often.

I love these noodles. Great option for low carb.

Not for me, flavorless snot

Tasty and lower GI AND CALORIE option to regular pasta and rice. the rice in the photo is between the soup and tuna lol. The chewy texture is resolved if you boil it for a few minutes. I just put it in water then microwave it for 5-6 minutes.

Personally like the soft, slightly gelatinous, chewy texture. Delicious prepared with spicy sauce, so not sure what taste would be without.