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Paro
4.41 • 41 Reviews
Paro makes South Asian comfort foods.
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Paro Reviews
18 days ago
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Experience
This is only my personal preference and does not reflect the quality of the product in any way, but I just did not like the taste of any of the Paro products. This was my first time trying South Asian food, but I guess it's just not for me. I always say it's good to try new things, and unfortunately this one was just a miss for me.
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I would suggest only trying this product if you already like South Asian food. If you do not know, I recommend trying something small to get a feel for the taste.
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19 days ago
💸Bought a product using a Thingdrop discount
Experience
As someone non-South Asian, this was such a great entry point in trying to make South Asian food! Cooking was as simple as boiling a pot of water and pouring the pre-washed grains/beans in, that were already flavored. Dinner was made in under 30 minutes- with no prep work at all!! Everything was delicious and well seasoned. I'm thinking of sending this to a few friends who are trying to get better at cooking, because this was SO EASY to make, and quite tasty.
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If you are an experienced cook and are used to making South Asian dishes, I don't think this is for you. Everything is pre-measured and pre-seasoned, and of course you can add your own flair, but you might like your dishes seasoned YOUR way instead of a pre-mix way.
High qualityTasty 😋
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a month ago
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Very tasty and easy to make. If you like Daal, it's a great produc.
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Nothing to share in this regard.
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a month ago
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I love the idea and story behind the brand, but couldn't connect to the products. Maybe it's because I am South Asian and have a specific expectation for comfort food, but I didn't find the products matching to my expectations taste-wise. I tried the khichdi and the tadka, and both were disappointing.
Cool look & feelFun unboxing 📦
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a month ago
💸Bought a product using a Thingdrop discount
Experience
We love food with lots of spice and taste and Paro does not disappoint. An easy meal that is fast and delicious for us.
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From the moment I opened the box until the smell of the spices, Paro is a memorable, healthy and enjoyable experience!
Good for gifts 🎁High qualityInnovative productEco-friendly packaging
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a month ago
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Experience
Beyond, beyond loved Paro. Super attractive packaging, sensible portions, and informative packaging on ingredients, health benefits, and suggestions on pairings like yogurt, lemon, etc. I found the flavor descriptors of "tastes like a warm hug" and "nourishing spices" rather unhelpful at first, but after having both the masoor daal and kitchari, I now understand. Everything works to create a very nourishing and flavorful symphony. There are so few ingredients, none dominant, that playing up one ingredient would be very misleading. Also, let's talk about the mf tarka oil. Incredible. So fucking good. Immediate pantry staple. Pairs so well with the masoor daal and kitchari. I now almost never fry my eggs without it. Get it! My personal qualm is that both the masoor daal and kitchari were grossly overpriced at $10 per box. I hope that costs go down as they scale, but right now the prices make zero sense. It's effectively a handful of the cheapest food ingredients in the world. If they were partnering with a brand like Diaspora Co. for spices, using organic ingredients, or even unbranded fair trade spices/sourcing transparency, I would have a much easier time justifying the steep cost.
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I wish spices came in a separate packet so I could bloom them for even more flavor, though I see the potential for user error on that front.
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a month ago
💸Bought a product using a Thingdrop discount
Experience
I love Indian food and am trying to incorporate more Indian food into my life, and this brand makes it really easy to do that. I am not an amazing cook, but their products allow me to dip my toes into Indian cooking in a super easy way. Love it.
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I can’t think of anything that could be better!
High qualityInnovative productCool look & feelWorth the money 💸Tasty 😋Love the brand's mission 💕
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a month ago
💸Bought a product using a Thingdrop discount
Experience
Purchased this for my boyfriend, who is Pakistani. He really enjoyed the kitchari (reminded him of his mom's cooking!) and puts the tarka on everything. We will definitely purchase again! Paro makes South Asian cooking approachable and convenient to cook, while also serving those who are craving the traditional foods they grew up with but don't have the time to prepare.
Tasty 😋Love the brand's mission 💕
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2 months ago
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Enjoyed the two meals in the sampler pack. The ghee product was not my cup of tea but all is well and I enjoyed trying some new flavors. Very simple and clean ingredients, would munch again!
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2 months ago
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Love the branding and packaging. I wanted to love the taste, but I did not! I cook with a lot of Disapora Co spices and these flavors just did not live up to those.
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