4.1
82% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Simulate
4.1 • 198 Reviews
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4.1
82% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Simulate earns largely positive reviews for plant-based “Nuggs” that convincingly mimic fast‑food chicken nuggets—especially the Spicy variety—delivering crisp breading, satisfying texture, and strong crowd‑pleasing appeal across vegans and omnivores. Reviews also flag weaknesses: occasional dryness or blandness in the original flavor, inconsistent interior texture (spongy or too soft), highly processed ingredients, and reliance on air‑frying for best results, making it a great nostalgic fix but not universally loved.
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Great flavor that resembles chicken nuggets very very closely!
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Can be a bit dry and the list of ingredients I can't pronounce is a bit wild.

Truly mind blown by these. They’re like really good, I kind of feel like I’m being punk’d or something. I bought two boxes for some friends and I & they were the star of the entire night. So well priced & love that my local Target carries ‘em. I will definitely repurchase
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Simulate, let’s do some fun dips? 🥳

5y ago
I hate admitting it but I love Chicken McNuggets from McDonalds. (Even though I know how bad they are for you.) That being said, I'm a huge fan of NUGGS. They have such a good crunch and if you mix it with vegan sauces it really tastes like a McNugget, it's so hard to tell the difference. When I'm craving fast food I grab these out of the freezer. They take about 13 minutes to make and save me from regretting bad and unhealthy decisions.
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Wish they had larger packs in bulk or party sizes.

I have tried a decent amount of plant based chicken nuggets and these are my favorite. I feel like these are the most realistic and have the best texture out of the ones that I have tried before. I do like them.

4y ago
NUGGS are the perfect party platter!
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Could use a cool dipping sauce.

4y ago
Surprised and delighted. Definitely buying these again.

4y ago
Honestly so fire with ketchup - they kind of taste like fish sticks
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Nothing

Simulate makes some very tasty chicken nuggets that cook well in the microwave. The biggest issue is that there weren't very many in the box compared to the price.
I was very surprised by how much these tasted like real chicken nuggets! Great option for special diets and love the branding.
I had the spicy Simulate Nuggs. As a vegetarian I appreciate the amount of plant-based chicken nuggets brands there are, and I think Nuggs does a good job. My only issue is the outside breading was a little soggy, even after I cooked them to the packages instructions.
They hit that chicken nugget spot. I’ve been vegetarian for about 10 years and the only time I really miss meat is when I’m a little fuzzy after a night out. It’s usually solved by finding a vehicle for all the dipping sauces that chicken nuggets used to provide. Nuggs and impossible nuggets both scratch the itch. I’ve started making mini spicy “chicken sandwiches” on Hawaiian buns with BBQ sauce, sliced pickles (clausen if anyone cares), and white onion. It’s like I’m 22 again eating Popeyes.
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They are also a great solution for school lunches!
I recently stopped eating meat and bought my first box of Nuggs. They taste great and are very convincing nuggets. I really want to try the spicy Nuggs. I also love the company's overall brand and persona. They're not greasy and there's no guilt.
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I wish there were more of them in a box lol. I would love the option to buy bigger boxes. Also I read somewhere that Nuggs made dino nuggs at one point and I missed them. Bring back the dinos!!
I recently tried Simulate Nuggets, and they were fantastic! They’re super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a flavor that’s incredibly close to real chicken. As a plant-based option, they hit the mark perfectly, and they’re so easy to prepare—just pop them in the oven or air fryer, and they’re ready in minutes. I love that they’re a tasty, guilt-free alternative that satisfies my nugget cravings without compromising on taste or texture. Highly recommend Simulate Nuggets for anyone looking for a great vegan nugget option!
2y ago
Wanted to love it but texture and taste need a bit more work. Also expensive to have it regularly too.
Uuuuh no . No no no thank you . Not again
I love these nuggets! They taste very similar to the dinosaur chicken nuggets I used to eat as a child. I'll most likely try the spicy variety in the future.
3y ago
As a lifelong vegetarian I've tried many different meat substitutes and Simulate Nuggs are some of my favorites. The flavor and texture are different than most grocery store vegan nuggets and I like them a whole lot better. My husband, who is not a vegetarian, also really likes these.
These were so disappointing. The texture was so weird and off putting. Quorn and Impossible will always be the golden standard- but I swear simulate didn’t even try. Vegetarian nugs have been around for 20 years, nothing revolutionary or good happened here.
I had my doubts. But these are delicious! I prefer the spicy ones!
Was really excited to try this brand as a vegetarian and the branding and general aesthetic was really appealing. Personally these were not for me. I tried them several of years ago when the brand first launched (and before I owned an air fryer). So I would be open to trying again in case they made any updates - but from the one time I tried just not for me.