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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best 2024 food discovery Tried yum bug this Monday. Absolutely smashing in reaching my 1. Taste goals + ease of cooking 🤤 2. Protein intake 💪🏾 3. Feeling good helping the planet 🌍 More... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was different, quirky, tasty and went a surprisingly long way in my meal. Also, excellent source of protein and really good for the environment - so added bonus. Tastes really good!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was hesitant to try Yum Bug but it turned out to be absolutely delicious! The gnocchi was my personal favourite, and the crickets added a hint of spice. The sourdough and butter was to die for!... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leo and Aaron made everyone feel like a VIP with their warm welcome and checking in with us during the meal. My daughter and I loved every dish we tasted, right from the Roasted Crickets and Sunfl... See more

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About Yum Bug

Yum Bug is a London based start-up on a mission to take edible insects mainstream – with grub that looks delicious and tastes amazing. Our insect recipe kits make it easy to cook sustainable, healthy and delicious insect meals at home.

Bugs are delicious!

Insects can be an important part of a more sustainable food system as one of the most sustainable protein sources in the world. Not just that but they’re incredibly nutritious and are actually very tasty! Insects are eaten in over 80% of the countries so in many ways – you’re the weirdo!


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service and tasty bugs

Good service and tasty bugs. I was initially hesitant about eating crickets but once you start you’ll begin to see them like little yummy prawns

August 4, 2022
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Thanks so much Tom! Welcome to the bug side. Leo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very tasty!

Very tasty!
Good service.

June 25, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Thanks so much Jen! Glad you enjoyed the grub. Leo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the website

Love the website, very user friendly. Loved trying the bugs, we made some delicious wraps and I'm yet to try the stir-fry! Would, and have, recommended!

May 2, 2022
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What a hero! Really glad you're enjoying the bugs Lucy.

Happy crunching!
Leo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great taste! Easy to follow recipe

These bug kits are great! My wife and I had the 🦗 stir fry. It had great flavour, the recipe was easy to follow and it was a good size portion. I highly recommended it to anyone who loves eating bugs and for those who would like to try eating bugs for the first time.

March 21, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Hi Werner,

Thank you so much, it's great to hear how much you enjoyed the stir fry kit!

Best wishes,

Joanna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These kits are a great intro to cricket cookery -and quick and easy to use

These kits are a great intro to crickets which I first had on a trip to Mexico where some chef had made them into a herby guacamole. Anyway these guys are real enthusiasts, put lots of recipes out on the website and instagram and their kits make trying them out really easy and tasty. We’ve had them in stir frys and in wraps - great for a really quick meal when you’re short of time. Just bought some for friends who are interested to try - very quick delivery- but better to order multi-packs to make postage worthwhile (or they do discounted subscriptions if you get hooked).

March 13, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Hi Tony,

Thank you, it's so great to hear that you've loved our kits and shared them with your friends!

Best wishes,

Joanna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good customer service and a nice product

Generally pretty well put together recipes (although sometimes I'd recommend the odd tweak according to personal taste), which are easy to follow. Really enjoyed the crickets on their own as well - make a really good addition to fajitas or scrambled eggs for a little crunch and extra flavour. The customer service has always been excellent.

March 11, 2022
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Thank you so much, it's lovely to hear great feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order came really quick

My order came really quick. They might sell crickets but they're worker ants behind the scenes

March 4, 2022
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Hi Jeremy,

Thank you, I am so pleased you're happy with our service! I hope you enjoy your crickets!

Best wishes,

Joanna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the kit

I really enjoyed the kit. It’s not something I’ve ever tried before, but a great introduction!

Delivery was quick.

February 28, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Thanks Andrew, I am so pleased you enjoyed your first try of bugs and our kits!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bugs are yummy

This is a great little company with a great idea.

Crickets are eaten in many parts of the world and are a great source of protein, far more sustainable than meat.

Crickets are tasty and versatile.

February 26, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Thank you so much, we completley agree!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome product

Awesome product, well delivered. Can't wait to see bugs in the mainstream. Chirp.

February 25, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Hi Josh,

Thank you so much - it's great to hear your loving them as much as we do!

Best wishes,

Joanna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interesting new food, excitingly presented

This is definitely something I tried for the novelty value. Did I even want to eat insects? Maybe once, to say that I had. The delivery was delayed a bit due to Christmas post, but the support team was friendly and helped me get my tracking details. (They'd already sent them to me, whoops.)

The box is really nicely designed and looks exciting. I had to try one of the crickets out of the pack just to see what it is like- crunchy is an understatement! The taste is mild, I think it's like nori, but the packs come paired with herbs and spices to make them suit some traditional meals. Despite multiple warnings on the pack I managed to overcook the first batch, they're dry, and only need to be very lightly fried. That issue is clearly my fault!

It wasn't too weird eating insects. Taking my first forkful I felt a bit hesitant, but it becomes familiar soon. Of the recommended recipes, I absolutely loved the cricket chilli. The crunchy texture adds something special.

Are crickets now my favourite meat? No, not really. But they are undoubtedly moreish once you find the recipe you like. It's worth trying just for the experience. I will be ordering more!

February 4, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Hi Alex,

Thank you so much! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your first taste of crickets, and even better that you're going to eat them again! We can't wait for you to try some other recipes!

Best wishes,

Joanna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crunchy

Crunchy, delicious, sustainable food.
Fits through the letterbox

January 30, 2022
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Reply from Yum Bug

Hi Florence,
Thank you so much, we're pleased you enjoyed them!
Best wishes,
Joanna

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