In a follow up to my previous post about the meal delivery service, Munchery, today I will review a competing service called Lish. Munchery is based in the San Francisco area, and has expanded to New York and Seattle. Lish a local business and is currently only offered in the Seattle area.

Part 2 – Lish:

Ordering – (3/5)

Easy to order using the website, but the app requires a Facebook login, and I refuse to get Facebook. There are good photos and an ingredients list, but no nutrition facts like Munchery provides. Few side dishes available.

  

Price – (4/5 points)

$10.95-13.95 per entree, slightly higher than Munchery. Few sides available on Lish, whereas Munchery offers many side dishes for about $4.99 which are fairly generous portions.

Delivery – (4/5 points)

Like Munchery, Lish delivery is always on time and send you text and email updates on the status of your delivery. They do not allow tips, and even if you try to offer cash they will refuse it. There is a mandatory $3.99 delivery fee built into the order (pretty cheap!). 

    
    

  

  

Packaging (4/5 points)

Like Munchery, the container is oven and microwave safe (and freezer safe), which is so convenient for clean up. The only downside is that Lish containers do not have a divider to keep entrees separate from sides, so they can get a little bit mixed up. This is not a big concern unless you are very picky about keeping items separate.

  
Ease of cooking (5/5 points)

Clear instructions on the package.

Taste (3/5 points for the “misses”, 100/5 points for the “hits”!)

Munchery is always consistent and good, and often delicious, but does not have many surprises as far as flavors go. It is meant for more of an American palate, it seems, though they do offer meals inspired by other cultures. Lish is much more diverse. It offers some very “upscale vegan hippie” choices (think PCC deli), some more authentic ethnic cuisine (think the Thai or Pakistani neighborhood restaurant that is sometimes a little greasy or too spicy for some). It is hit or miss, but the hits are sincerely some of the best meals I have ever eaten. I am a PCC deli kind of lady – so the opulent salads by Amanda Sue and Katie Peterson are always my first choice. I cannot recommend them highly enough!