The good taste is really not there. I hate to throw away food but that's what I did with the first Plenny Pot Lentil Bolognese I opened, after a couple of meals. Next one was Vegetable Korma, which is a bit better but still not my taste. Don't get me wrong, I love Korma from Indian restaurant, so it not the specific food. After 3 or 4 meals, I am preparing to throw this one away as well. I found some taste similarities between the two Plenny Pot, isn't the "powder" the same? Anyway, I don't like it and I am hesitant to open the 2 other untouched Plenny Pots I have. Is it because I don't like very much the spices? Could be, but the ones I ordered are the less spicy. I am really sorry to provide this review but as you mentioned it, you wanted an honest review.