Marks & Spencer have wowed shoppers with their take on a Chinese New Year meal, with some saying it's better than getting a takeaway.
The supermarket has released a Year of the Rabbit box to celebrate the occasion on Sunday, January 22. The special edition box contains Chinese takeaway favourites including chicken and black bean, crispy sweet and sour chicken, Singapore noodles, egg fried rice, and four vegetable spring rolls.
Available in stores and to order online through Ocado, the box is priced at £11 and feeds two, working out at £5.50 each. And after M&S shared a video on Instagram of how the dish looks once it's been popped in the oven or microwave, many shoppers were left impressed.
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"Will definitely be trying this," one person vowed in the comments section.
"Looks yummy, will be grabbing one," another added.
And several people pointed out that adding one of the boxes to your basket next time you're in M&S would most likely work out cheaper than ordering a similar meal from your local Chinese takeaway. "No need to get a takeaway now," one shopper said.
Another chimed in: "These are the best, prefer them over a takeaway."
Meanwhile, someone who had already tried the box gave their verdict: "Absolutely delicious. Had it last night. Well done M&S."
Another customer admitted they were "pleasantly surprised" in a five-star review for the takeaway-style dishes on Ocado, writing: "Good selection of dishes. All the items tasted lovely."
Some shoppers even reported that the box had been reduced in price at their nearest Marks & Spencer with Chinese New Year fast approaching, meaning they managed to snap it up for even less. But many also called on M&S to release a vegetarian version of the box.
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