Smart Meals has 2 meal plans for delivery in Metro Manila, from ₱350 to ₱600 a day, at 1,500 to 1,800 kcal a day. Every plan includes weekend delivery. 29 Reddit users share their experience below.
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I did smartmeals and chef on a diet. Mas mlaman and malasa sa smart meals. Si COAD, nakaakumay ung pasta in olive oil. Pati ung breakfast n malaking jello in a tub.
In short: They found Smart Meals more filling and flavorful than Chef on a Diet.
I usually subscribe to meal plans when I know I’ll get busy that week. Sulit siya for me since I don’t have to think of what to cook and healthier and more economical option vs ordering fastfood/GrabFood.
I’ve tried Smart Meals and Dear Diet. I prefer the latter.
In short: They have tried Smart Meals and Dear Diet but prefer Dear Diet.
Smart Meals cheapest afaik pero manage your expectations in terms of taste.
| r/PHitness | 2/5 estimated
Smart Meals cheapest afaik pero manage your expectations in terms of taste. Sagana rin sila sa discount. Last time nagorder ako sa kanila 2023 pa ata.
Right now, healthy grub gamit ko around 10k pesos/20 days. Mas masarap kesa smart meals. Though I usually get 1500cals then supplement with extra food like fruits, roasted chicken etc.
In short: They say Smart Meals is cheap but advise managing expectations about the taste.
Also I experienced no deliveries and they're not responding/updating bakit hindi nadeliver food mo.
| r/adultingph | 1/5 estimated
Tried SmartMeals, will never repeat again. Very poor customer service. Also I experienced no deliveries and they're not responding/updating bakit hindi nadeliver food mo. Inconsistent. I stopped my subscription.
In short: They experienced missed deliveries and poor communication, so they stopped their subscription.
To those planning of availing their meals, di worth it.
| r/fitnessph | 1/5 estimated
Ganito kaliit ang portions nila kahit pa 1200 lang cals (lunch, snacks & dinner) na inavail ko I’m expecting a better meal planning of their recipes. To those planning of availing their meals, di worth it. I’m looking for other meal services? Any recos? Di ko na kaya magmeal plan weekly since super busy ko na. Yung masarap sana please and sulit. Hindi yung binabawi sa ganito kaliit yung serving 😅 di nakakabusog
In short: They say Smart Meals is not worth it because the portions are too small and not filling.
Chef on a diet for me. Natry ko din smartmeals. Halos same price lang sila. Tho may times din na smaller portions, like rice tapos 2 small lumpia lang haha. Pero mostly ok naman. Ito lunch and dinner ko kahapon (ginagawa kong omad yung meals haha don't judge). Breakfast nito ham sandwich. Try mo siguro one week if magustuhan mo. Also minsan di ko bet snacks nila na mga pastries na parang binili lang sa tabi2 haha.
In short: They say Smart Meals is mostly okay, though portions can be small and some snacks are unappealing.
I tried Yummy Diet and Smart Meals PH in the past, they all worked but I have to say that their food quality is "serviceable" at best. They also have a bad habit of delivering at very inconsistent times, often late too.
The one I am happiest with is Hearty Grub. They are a tad bit more expensive than Yummy Diet and Smart Meals but the leap in quality is very evident in terms of variety and taste.
As of the moment I have already stopped subscribing to meal plans because I want to take the next step of planning my own meals from hereon out. I did not regret subscribing to a meal plan, however, because it got me on the right track and gave me ideas on how to do my own planning going forward. I went from 92kg to 72kg today and 90% of that is because I stuck with a meal plan from Yummy Diet/Smart Meals/Hearty Grub.
P.S. If you want early delivery, go for a "Night before" delivery instead. It makes the most sense and it keeps the food relatively fresh for tomorrow.
In short: They found Smart Meals' food quality mediocre and said deliveries were often inconsistent and late.
On time naman ang delivery and masarap naman yung food.
| r/PHitness | 4/5 estimated
Thank you everyone sa suggestions niyo! I decided to try Smart Meals Delivery since siya yung cheapest nanakota ko so far.
On time naman ang delivery and masarap naman yung food. Hopefully, consistent sila.
I’ll try to update again soon 😁😁😁
In short: They found the delivery on time and the food tasty.
panis na yung gulay pagdating nang hapon kahit na sa ref naman lol never ordered again
| r/PHitness | 1/5 estimated
Last time I ordered from Smart Meals was 2021 tapos panis na yung gulay pagdating nang hapon kahit na sa ref naman lol never ordered again
In short: They say the vegetables arrived spoiled even though they refrigerated them, so they never ordered again.
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Smart meals ako before. Ngayon hearty grub na, mas gusto ko selection ng food tapos mas masarap
In short: They used Smart Meals before but now prefer another service’s food selection and taste.
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You could try Chef on a Diet. Onti lang price difference sa Smart Meals. I tried both and im with Chef on a Diet rn. Check out their menu!
In short: They tried Smart Meals and Chef on a Diet and currently use Chef on a Diet.
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My issue with them is ang onti ng rotation sa meals nila (at least during the time na I was subscribed).
| r/PHitness | 2/5 estimated
I tried Smart Meals for a long time rin but stopped nung 2023 ata?
Not sure what the issue is now pero during my subscription with them, there was an incident na di sila nakabigay ng food for a day then late na-deliver yung next day na food. Pero that only happened once.
My issue with them is ang onti ng rotation sa meals nila (at least during the time na I was subscribed). Parang after the 6th week, umulit na yung food.
I guess since sila yung pinakamura then don’t expect much rin sa quality ng food. If budget is not an issue, you could try Lunchbox Diet :)
In short: They found the meal rotation limited and recall one delivery disruption during their subscription.
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Please help: I am currently exploring more meal plan providers for my weekly rotation. My criteria: Around 2K~3K cost for 4 days x 3 meals (for 1800~2000 kcal), good-tasting meals, and a variety of dishes to offer. Most importantly, they have an online shop that accepts payment via card. Currently my top 2 meal plan providers are: The Six Pack Chef - In terms of flavor, I think their meals are the best from all the meal plan providers I tried. Variety-wise okay naman but merong times may magkalasa lang na meal from 4-5 days ago kahit na different dish talaga siya (pero tolerable naman). Dear Diet - In terms of variety, I think sila naman ang winner. But siguro in 1 out of 6 days there's a dish na di ko trip (hindi naman sa tasteless, more on preference-wise lang, like how others dislike cilantro). I am currently looking for two more alternatives para alternating sila per week. For some reason kasi mas mabilis ako maumay sa paulit ulit na pagkain everytime I'm consitent with my fitness journey. Please bear with me, and maraming salamat! PS. I have tried these meal plan providers too, pero they did not pass the vibe check: Smart Meals (madalas bland), Chef on a Diet (experienced a spoiled meal from them), Hearty Grub (mas expensive konti, and bank transfer lang payments iirc). Also meal prep on my own is out of the question at the moment due to some personal reasons, kaya I'm willing to spend on meal plan providers in the meantime. UPDATE (1 month later): Since then, I tried 3 other meal plan providers that accepts credit card payment (Daily's Diet, Pickle and Yummy Diet), but personally they are all a hit or miss for me. Still willing to give them another chance if I'd hear another good feedback here (baka timing lang di ko trip yung meal plan for the week). Ranking the meal plan providers that accepts credit card payment: Rankings Price Taste Variety Notes 1. The Six Pack Chef 💲💲💲 ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ No fruit or snacks included 2. Dear Diet 💲💲 ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ Some of their dishes are not compatible with my palate (eg. cilantro, cinnamon) 3. Pickle / Daily's (tied) 💲💲 ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ Similar reason to #2 but with more misses than hits 4. Yummy Diet / Chef on a Diet (tied) 💲 ⭐ ⭐⭐ Mostly rice-based, dishes are passable but some are unseasoned-tasting Legend for reference: Pricing (3 meals per day for 4 days) Rating 💲💲💲 → ~PHP 4K ⭐⭐⭐ → Great (eg. for taste, think restaurant-level appetizing) 💲💲→ ~PHP 3K ⭐⭐→ Good 💲→ ~PHP 2K ⭐→ Passable (eg. for taste, still appetizing enough if you are hungry)
In short: They found Smart Meals often bland.
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Kasi parang laging malapit nang mapanis ‘yung mga food.
| r/adultingph | 1/5 estimated
I moved out 3 years ago and not really fan of cooking. I tried two kitchens na for the same reasons - Smart Meals and Kitchen Manila ata ‘yung second. Mas malasa ‘yung food from Kitchen Manila.
Pero I stopped both.
Kasi parang laging malapit nang mapanis ‘yung mga food. You can actually smell it. Hindi na appetizing. They cook the meal maybe a day ahead of the consumption. If Monday meal, niluluto nila ng Sunday ata and delivery is Sunday night nagsisimula.
I always need to wake up around 4AM kasi ayun ‘yung delivery time nila. Which is a hassle kasi 7AM pa talaga gising ko.
I decided na not worth it na kaya nag-carinderia na lang ako.
In short: They say the meals seemed close to spoiling and were unappetizing.
Hindi ako nasarapan sa Smart Meals though mas mura.
| r/makati | 2/5 estimated
Dear Diet pinakamasarap na menu na na-try ko. Dito lang ako tumagal ng subscription. Hindi ako nasarapan sa Smart Meals though mas mura. You get what you pay for. Dear Diet can do delivery the night before so yung meal mo ng Monday for example, delivery nila Sunday night.
In short: They found Smart Meals less tasty, though cheaper than Dear Diet.
Previously, I have tried Smart Meals because they are the cheapest. However, they deliver too early.
| r/makati | 2/5 estimated
Hi everyone, I am thinking of subscribing to a meal plan. I am just worried that they might deliver the food while I am still at work. Do you have suggestions on meal plans that deliver 6PM-onwards, the night before consumption? Previously, I have tried Smart Meals because they are the cheapest. However, they deliver too early. I have seen Chef on a Diet, Doctor Diet, and Dear Diet. But not sure if they are worth the switch? Maybe someone can share their recos? Preferably, those that deliver after 6pm and have delicious food. Thank you!
In short: They chose Smart Meals for its low price but found that it delivered too early.
I also had a bad experience with Smart Meals, something to do with the taste, quality and freshness of their food items.
| r/Philippines | 2/5 estimated
You're not alone on this one. I also had a bad experience with Smart Meals, something to do with the taste, quality and freshness of their food items. I gave them a scathing feedback, and they apologized, even offering me a discount for my next weekly purchase. I have never ordered from them again ever since, and I'm quite shocked that, after reading your post, they seem to have not addressed the issues I raised. 🤦♂️
That was three years or so ago when the country got back to its feet again after the pandemic. Now that I am on full WFH setup, I have more time to cook my own meals. Good luck on your search for a new meal prep provider and on your diet journey, OP.
In short: They had problems with the taste, quality, and freshness, complained to the company, and never ordered again.
Today is my 2nd day and I feel like the quality of their food is compromised.
| r/Philippines | 1/5 estimated
Hello. I recently tried out Smart Meals delivery in an attempt to eat healthier and of course, manage my weight. I only tried it for 3x this week. Today is my 2nd day and I feel like the quality of their food is compromised. Not sure if dahil lang sa bland lang talaga kaya natural odor nung food yung maaamoy mo or ganon yung amoy kasi malapit na talaga siya mapanis. T.T At this point, I really feel like throwing away nalang yung dineliver kanina huhu Do you guys have other meal prep recos? Yung sulit sana sa bayad at di ako at risk na samaan ng tyan. T.T
In short: They felt Smart Meals' food quality was compromised and worried it might be close to spoiling.
Smart Meals offer value for money, and you are not obliged to buy the whole week’s worth of food.
| r/dlsu | 4/5 estimated
I have tried so many meal plans, and what i can say is they all have hits or misses on certain days. Smart Meals offer value for money, and you are not obliged to buy the whole week’s worth of food. Lunchbox diet is relatively more consistent from my experience.
In short: They said Smart Meals offers good value and lets customers buy less than a full week of meals.
I'm currently on Smart Meals but I find that the food quality is a hit or miss.
| r/dlsu | 3/5 estimated
Hi! Been living around Taft and I've been subscribed to meal plans so I could maintain a good diet (And para mag tipid). I'd like to ask for recommendations if you have any? I'm currently on Smart Meals but I find that the food quality is a hit or miss. I've also tried fit kitchen but the price increase became unsustainable for me. Looking forward to your recos. TIA.
In short: They currently subscribe and find the food quality inconsistent.
I found their meals too plain, I wasn’t happy with the taste and the menus on the first week, then gave it a second week pa pero hindi pa din ako happy so I stopped.
| r/adultingph | 2/5 estimated
I did it for a couple of months, super convenient talaga na wala ka na iisipin for your food daily. I have tried Smart Meals, Isabel’s, Dear Diet, Hearty Grub, Daily’s Diet.
Smart Meals - I found their meals too plain, I wasn’t happy with the taste and the menus on the first week, then gave it a second week pa pero hindi pa din ako happy so I stopped.
Isabel’s - Love the salads but I wanted more variety sa meals. I still order from Isabel’s minsan, pero hindi na subscription, individual salads nalang.
Hearty Grub - Tried it for a week. Menu was ok, pero I encountered problems - late driver, food spills, cracked containers.
Dear Diet - 3 months with Dear Diet. Loved it. Pero nawala yung Pescatarian menu nila so I searched for other options. Nung umpisa I didn’t like the Friday oats, then later on nasanay nalang ako haha, I request for a different flavor nalang kapag hindi ko type yung nasa menu nila for that week.
Daily’s Diet - The best for me. What I don’t like is mas mahal sila than those brands above, because of the shipping fee. Tapos madalas pa late si driver kasi North QC pa ako :( Free shipping sila for those in the south. Love their menu! :)
In short: They found the meals too plain and were unhappy with the taste and menus, so they stopped after two weeks.
Been with smartmeals for 2 years. I avail them from july to dec 1200cals
Since im not picky with food ok naman. May lasa naman ang food nila i have it delivered every morning 530-6am sila na dating
pros
i can cancel and reschedule days if may biglang lakad ako or event Packed talaga with plastic bag para di mabasa Had one meal na medyo na mapanis. So i told thier hotline they gave compensation naman matagal maulit ang food mga 2/3 months bago na ulit delivery person send sms every delivery cheapest i found 1200php per week
Cons
Delivery only has 2 options 530 to 900am or 3PM to 530PM cant do address change 5 days lang sila M-F no utensils included
In short: They found the food acceptable, appreciated the flexibility and low price, and described some delivery limitations and an occasional spoiled meal.
Smart Meals naman, very affordable, food is ok lang pero not as good as Dear Diet.
| r/Philippines | 3/5 estimated
I've only tried two so far. Dear Diet is pretty good. Masarap yung meals nila. Smart Meals naman, very affordable, food is ok lang pero not as good as Dear Diet.
In short: They found Smart Meals very affordable, but its food was only okay and not as good as another service's.
