as you eat them. I got all three varieties (satay, pad thai and kung pao) because they were easy, cheap, looked good and I loved the boxes. Wow, I was SO disappointed. The noodles smell weird (think play-do), the sauces are too sweet and artificial tasting and the whole thing together just has a really weird and pretty gross texture. Will definitely not be buying these again and the only reason I finished them up is b/c I'm one of THOSE - that just can't throw food away. Seriously, with each bite it's harder to continue eating and it's now been 10 minutes since finishing and I'm got the worst taste in my mouth. Just glad they're gone. And at least I'm full.