Ben’s Original Lunch Bowl Spicy Thai Style Coconut Rice Meal, 6 x 220g

Ben's Original: Ben’s Original Lunch Bowl Spicy Thai Style Coconut is a vegetarian microwave meal combining rice, grains, edamame, coconut milk and chilli. The listing says it heats in 90 seconds and is cupboard-ready before opening, making the multipack suited to desk lunches or quick meals.

At a glance

Rice and grains with edamame, coconut milk and chilli in a microwave-ready pouch.
The listing states a 90-second microwave preparation time.
Cupboard storage is stated before opening, with no refrigeration needed.
Claimed high in fibre and free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.

Price

£8.97Save 50%

Reference price: ~~£17.94~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Six individual 220g pouches provide several quick meals without needing refrigeration before opening.
Vegetarian suitability and a mix of rice, wheat berries, bulgur and edamame are stated.
The 90-second preparation time suits a short lunch break.

Cons

The portion is a single 220g pouch, so it may not suit buyers seeking a larger meal.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	Mars Food

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	19 x 14 x 19 cm; 1.32 kg

Product details
Pack size	6 x 220g
Meal energy	334 kcal
Microwave preparation time	90 seconds
Dietary suitability	Suitable for vegetarians
Storage before opening	No refrigeration needed before opening, just microwave when ready
Storage after opening	Store in a dry place at room temperature. Once opened refrigerate unheated product for up to 3 days.
Ingredients	Steamed parboiled long grain rice (28%), steamed jasmine rice (14%), steamed wheat berries (12%), steamed bulgur wheat (12%), edamame beans (soya) (9.4%), red pepper (7.7%), coconut milk (5.9%), carrot (4.5%), steamed wild rice, salt, lemongrass, chilli, kaffir lime leaf, chilli flakes, ginger, soya sauce. May contain: celery, lupin, mustard.

What to know before buying

The listing calls the product Spicy Thai Style and includes chilli, but customer feedback is mixed on flavour and some say it is not spicy. Heat preference may therefore affect suitability.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People wanting a cupboard-stored vegetarian microwave lunch.
Desk lunches or quick weekday meals where a 90-second microwave option is useful.
Buyers who enjoy a grain-and-rice mix with coconut and chilli flavours.

Less suited to

People who need a confirmed strong chilli heat.
Anyone avoiding soya, as edamame and soya sauce are listed, or who must avoid possible celery, lupin or mustard traces.

Ben’s Original Lunch Bowl Spicy Thai Style Coconut Rice Meal, 6 x 220g · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

3.7 / 5 · 18 ratings

5 stars49%49%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars11%11%
1 star14%14%

Customer feedback reports mixed opinions on flavour. Some find the rice mix nice, while others say it is not spicy. The feedback also identifies lunch use as a positive aspect. For buyers choosing it as a quick desk meal, the microwave-ready format supports that use, but the Thai-style chilli description does not guarantee pronounced heat.

Positive themes

Customers mention lunch use positively.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions on flavour differ, including whether the meal tastes spicy.

Frequently asked questions

How many pouches are included?

The title and product details state a multipack of 6 x 220g pouches.

How long does it take to microwave?

The listing states 90 seconds. Follow the directions on the selected pouch.

Does it need refrigeration before opening?

The listing says no refrigeration is needed before opening and recommends dry room-temperature storage. Once opened, refriger unheated product for up to 3 days.

Is the meal vegetarian?

It is described as suitable for vegetarians. The listed ingredients include edamame and soya sauce.