Zing Pantry Shortcuts

Zing Pantry Shortcuts

Zing Pantry Shortcuts reviews and discussion

4.4

94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Savory umami flavor
  • Versatile condiment usage
  • Aromatic sauce profile
  • Balanced heat level
  • Milder-than-expected spice
  • Softer-than-expected texture
  • Occasional packaging leakage
  • Confusing storage instructions

Zing Pantry Shortcuts proves effective: reviewers say the Lava and other condiments reliably add savory depth and balanced heat to eggs, noodles, rice and proteins, though some find the flavors milder or less textured than expected. Reviews praise versatile, aromatic sauces (hot honey, chili crisp, Hakka-ish) that boost simple meals, but note occasional weak spice, reduced crispiness, and confusing packaging or leakage—helpful if you want a pantry shortcut that enhances dishes without overpowering them.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

34 reviews and posts

  • Obsessed! So unique and absolutely loved it! Such a unique taste and I add it to almost anything eggs, stir frys, any kind of fish it elevates. Obsessed.

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  • 'Test Kitchen' is a great spice to add to noodles or tofu! A little goes a long way, so it def is a good bang for your buck.

  • I tried the new Lava flavor and absolutely loved it. I used it as a replacement for the chili oil that I used and it was great. Has more depth of flavor, and isn’t too spicy. Definitively felt like a high quality product. I am not familiar with the sauce that it is based off of, but a lot of the recipes looked interesting to try.

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    Price is a little on the higher end if purchased full price but the ingredient quality seemed to be up there. Also the packaging felt a little bit wasteful as it was a much bigger box than needed stuffed with paper.

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  • I really enjoyed the "Lava" condiment from the Thingdrop. It has a softer texture than a chili crisp and a deeper, earthier flavor. It was perfect for dumplings and noodles!

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  • I received the Lava condiment. It is a Sacha sauce, easily identified as a crunchy chili oil sauce. The flavor was delightful, not spicy, but a nice smoke flavor that reminded me of chipotle without the heat. I added it to my avocado and soft-boiled egg breakfast bowl and grilled chicken with jasmine rice salad bowl, it complimented both dishes very well. I recommend this condiment if you want to add a little flavor to a dish.

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    When I opened the box it came in, some oil had leaked from under the top, nothing was broken and I haven't had any problems since. Maybe seal a foil top over the jar under the lid.

  • Tried their “Lava” seasoning, and it was amazing. Very flavorful, not just another chili crunch oil. It smells sweet but has a nice heat to it. We used it on our eggs, but this can be used on anything for an extra little kick.

  • Enjoy cooking with the different spices. Subscribe to a meal plan and got these with it. Didn’t have to use so much salt in the recipes.

  • Great flavors I enjoyed them.

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    Great Flavors, fast shipping packaging was nice.

  • I really like the hot honey! So good on everything. The chili grisp and garlic condiment are also really tasty and I use them often in the kitchen to add depth.

  • The hot honey is amazing. It's more like a sauce than just hot honey, but it's very sweet and delicious. Hakka-ish is also very good, its very chunky and has a bit of a "chai tea" flavour

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    All good!

  • Huge fan of the Hakka-ish in particular although it used to have more crispy bits in it. The other products are good but the only one I return for time and again is the Hakka-ish!

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    The crispy bits are a huge part of what made Hakka-ish great and without them it's good but others on the market are close enough that the buying decision shifts from taste to price.

  • My partner and I really enjoyed testing this product. We found it super easy to just add to some chicken and rice as well as other meals in order to add flavor and spice. The Lava is a great mix of chili spice as well as has some sweetness to balance it out. It pairs really well with a lot of meals and a little goes a long way which makes it last quite a bit.

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    This was my first experience with Zing Pantry Shortcuts and it was confusing on if the product needed to be refrigerated. Adding something to the packaging for this would be helpful as i had to do a bit of googling to figure it out.

  • I’ve had the chili crisp, hot honey and garlic condiment. They were all so unique and delicious. The hot honey is my favourite on pizza and the chili crisp is a perfect starter for fried rice and perfect addition to noodles, stir frys and eggs!