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Dineamic

Dineamic

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Dineamic
4.5

1,423 reviews

Positive vs Negative
91%9%
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Weight Lost
  • Yes, but have not reached my goal weight yet
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  • Yes, I have reached my goal weight
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  • Yes, I have exceeded my goal weight
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  • My weight has stayed the same
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  • I have gained weight
Timely DeliveryYes · No
Value for Money
4.4
Customer Service
4.7

 AI reviews summary 

The overall sentiment for Dineamic is highly positive, with many users considering it superior to other ready-made meal services due to its "homemade" taste and high-quality ingredients. The service is particularly valued by those with specific dietary requirements, such as low FODMAP or gluten-free, and by NDIS/Home Care participants. While the food quality is widely praised, there are recurring frustrations regarding difficult packaging and occasionally inconsistent portion sizes for meat and vegetables.

Pros
  • Superior Flavour and Freshness: Meals are frequently described as tasting like real, homemade food rather than processed or frozen alternatives, with particular praise for the "tender" meat and fresh vegetables.
  • Dietary Specialisation: Users highly value the extensive and certified low FODMAP, gluten-free, and high-protein ranges, which are often difficult to find through other providers.
  • Sustainable Packaging: The use of recyclable cardboard trays and the carbon-offset initiative are major highlights for environmentally conscious consumers.
  • Reliable Delivery and Service: Most users report prompt deliveries with accurate tracking, effective cooling (gel packs), and helpful customer support when issues arise.
Cons
  • Difficult Packaging: A significant number of users report that the plastic film is extremely difficult to peel off after heating, occasionally resulting in steam burns or requiring scissors to open.
  • Inconsistent Portions: Several reviews mention a "scarcity of meat" in certain stews or an over-reliance on "fillers" like potato, rice, or pasta in specific dishes.
  • Website and Ordering Friction: Some users find the website clunky, particularly when trying to amend subscription orders, change delivery dates, or navigate the ordering process for the first time.
  • High Delivery Fees: The $15 delivery fee is a recurring point of contention, especially for those who cannot find the specialised low FODMAP range in local supermarkets.
Verdict

Dineamic is an excellent choice for consumers seeking high-quality, nutritious ready meals that bypass the "processed" taste common in the industry. It is a standout provider for those managing dietary restrictions like IBS or gluten intolerance, though customers should be prepared for minor packaging frustrations and a slightly higher price point.

1,423 reviews
5 Kerri V.  · Good honest delicious food. Fantastic easy to use online ordering
5 CarolW  · Great variety. Good nutritious meals easily enough for 2 meals in each serve
5 Annette R.  · Great food, excellent size portions. Simple to use Web sites and good menu.
5 Marilyn L.  · Meals arrived well packed on day requested. So far the meals are far better quality than other similar meal deliveries.
5 Gail  · Really enjoyed the meals would highly recommend them will be ordering again
4 james  · great healthy food, portions not quite sufficient, ordering process efficient and easy to follow, thanks
CN K.
CN K.VIC4 posts
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I like the variety of meals. I appreciate the sustainable packaging. The portion sizes are appropriate, filling. There are a few specific dishes I personally didn’t like, namely the enchilada, the seasoning was okay but I didn’t like the aftertaste. But then the seasoning for the enchilada seemed very similar in the chicken and roast vegetables… Read more ·  1

stew which had a lot of roast potato wedges, too many for me. The chicken and mushroom risotto is delicious. I enjoyed the frittata. The beef stew was filling, liked the seasoning. I’m not following a specific program, but these meals definitely offer a tasty convenience.

Dean
Dean
 

Delivery was efficient and I was informed when to expect the food and advised when it was dropped off. The food is delicious. Every meal is tasty and cooked perfectly. I appreciate time saving and these meals take no effort other than pop into microwave. I have IBS and was never able to access prepared meals. Dineamic is a game changer! Show details

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hi2lea
hi2leaWA3 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

We really enjoy the meals from Dineamic. We buy the packets for 2 people and is so easy to heat and add rice for a quick, after work, evening meal. Each meal I have had has been full of meat and fresh vegetables, so no skimping on ingredients. Show details ·  1

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BXT
BXTVIC4 posts
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As sole carer for my wife, who was diagnosed with a cognitive disease 14 years ago, owing to the increasing demands on my time of late owing to a decline in her condition, I was struggling to provide adequate dinners for her. As she is a NDIS participant, around nine months ago, I finally availed myself of the NDIS discounted meal preparation… Read more ·  2

support option available to her, choosing Dineamic from the providers approved to provide this service. I am so glad I did. I ordered 14 different meals (based largely on Dineamic's list of their most popular ones) and chose fortnightly delivery. My wife is over the moon with how delicious the meals are, while I am impressed with their nutritional value, freshness and of course the four minute preparation time. Also outstanding is Dineamic's delivery service - always on time and with meals packaged to maintain a chilled state (even if not immediately collected from the front porch). To top this off, the Dineamic customer service staff I have dealt with over the phone are an absolute delight, especially when providing advice and assistance with the first couple of orders, while also demonstrating admirable patience when helping this "old technophobe" negotiate their online ordering platform (which works fine by the way). Definitely a five-star operation and this happy customer certainly recommends Dineamic to anyone considering a home delivered ready meals service. PS. Not wishing to freeze the meals, I even repaired and modified an old fridge to store up to 28 meals at near-freezing temperatures (see photo). This at times enabled me to extend meal consumption well beyond 'use by' dates without issue - that's certainly testament to how fresh they are on delivery!

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Stephanie
StephanieVictoria
  Fair Incentive Verified

✨ Your food choices, macros, flavour… everything was an absolute 100/100! ✨ Not a single disappointment. Every meal has been so filling, delicious and satisfying. I’ll definitely keep ordering, just having fun trying different companies too! But these meals have honestly been amazing. Show details ·  1

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Liz
LizVIC
  Fair Incentive

We found the meals very tasty & such a large variety we really enjoyed eating them & was a good size meal for us Show details ·  1

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Michael K.
Michael K.VIC
  Fair Incentive Verified

I’ve tried a few different ‘ready meal‘ brands and I found Dineamic to be quite good for a few reasons. 1. Quality: The food tastes like real food. I don‘t know how to describe it other then it tastes like something i’d cook in my own kitchen. It won‘t blow your mind in terms of taste, but it genuinely feels like a well balanced and fresh meal.… Read more ·  1

Cooked with real ingredients and without artificial flavour enhancers or addictive seasoning (salt, sugar). Their slogan is ‚made honest‘ and yeah, it makes sense to me. Five Stars.

2. Protein: I really like their ‘Meals for Two’ option. It comes without a side (such as rice) and provides two servings (for example, the Massaman curry). As a male athlete, I need significantly more protein than 30g per meal, so having a higher-protein option is great- I usually eat both servings (which is around 50-60g of protein). I hope they expand their range of high-protein meals in the future, especially for those aiming for around 160–200g of protein per day.

3. Website & Price: I find it easy to navigate and order stuff. The subscription model works well. The price is also quite competitive if you buy in bulk + have a subscription.

4. Verity: I’m currently eating almost exclusively Dineamic meals for weight maintenance and muscle gain. So far most of their food tasted good me and it’s nice to have different options. I wasn’t a bit fan of the lemongrass chicken to be honest but I that’s okay.

Weight loss (or maintenance), muscle gain, food tracking .. it can be hard to be consistent - I’m glad that I’ve found a good food provider that doesn’t seem to cut significant corners when it comes to the quality of their meals. Everything tastes fresh & well thought out.

Keep it up team Dineamic!

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Freedommine
FreedommineNSW2 posts
  Verified

My Wife, who is my carer, ordered these for me. The flavours are great! So fresh! Whilst the meals look small when they arrive because they are vacuum packed, there is plenty for the meal. I love them! Show details ·  1

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Recy A.
Recy A.NT
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All their food is amazing,It taste like home made cook Show details ·  1

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Karen
Karen
  Fair Incentive Verified

Food is excellent, great variety and quality ingredients! Will order again. Show details ·  1

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Catherine
Catherine
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I loved the food, especially as so many not made with gluten, which is my normal stop point on prepared food. Good selection with balanced ingredients. Show details ·  1

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Rebecca Hillson
Rebecca HillsonSA2 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

I ordered two of the Low FODMAP bundles. They were timely in delivery and the presentation allowed me to see each one without having to remove extensive packaging. So far, each meal has been delicious and tastes fresh. I have Type 1 Diabetes as well as having to eat low FODMAP and these meals have made my menu planning for the week so much easier… Read more ·  1

with one less thing to think about. The meals support better diabetes management and overall gut health!

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Deb
Deb
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So far we have tried 5 meals, four of which were brilliant and the other was ok, but not one we'd get again since the others were so good. I was concerned they might not be big enough, but they are filling and we have been satisfied with all five in that regard. They are so much nicer than the frozen meals from other suppliers. We will be regulars. Show details ·  1

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Neesha
Neesha2 posts
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Have enjoyed the meals so far. Tasty and filling, great price point and convenient. Loved the tomato gnocchi. Still have three to go, a decent amount of time on the used by dates, so have heated all from the fridge (not frozen). Have only tried the vegetarian bundle. The green falafel was filling and flavoursome. I’ve recommended to my friends to try it out. I would order again, when required. Very convenient for me when it’s a busy week. Show details ·  2

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Heath
HeathVIC
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Im fructose intolerant and also doing an 8 week challenge, Dineamic meals are easy, hit the mark on flavour, macros and saves on time preparing meals. Show details ·  1

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Angelina S.
Angelina S.VIC
  Fair Incentive Verified

The meals are delicious. The delivery came well packaged and cool. The meals are fresh and vacuum sealed. For my appetite the meals could be slightly bigger, otherwise top marks. Thanks Dineamic! Show details

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Sarah
SarahNT
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I am so impressed with Dineamic – hands down the best meal delivery service I’ve ever tried. I’ve gone through so many big-name companies and local options, and nothing has come close to this. The meals genuinely taste home-made. I’m extremely fussy when it comes to how meat is cooked, especially chicken, and Dineamic absolutely nails it every… Read more

time – perfectly cooked, not dry, not rubbery.

I can honestly say I’ll keep buying these meals unless they stop offering them (please don’t!). They’re reasonably priced, environmentally friendly, and as someone in the NT, I was thrilled that they actually deliver here – not many companies do.

I’m stoked to have finally found a meal company I genuinely love. Well done, Dineamic Keep doing what you’re doing!

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Dan
Dan
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I was happy to find Dimeamic as a source for certified low FODMAP prepared foods, especially with their dedication to sustainable/recycleable packaging. The meals are what you expect, they are real food and for the most part pretty tasty, but definitely not exciting. I will say that the portions are fairly decent compared to some other companies.… Read more

I had a small issue with delivery and was annoyed that my emails were exclusively responded to by an AI support bot. They are honest about it in the email, but it is still frustrating to be ignored like that. I'd recommend trying them for FODMAP phase 1 to not have to work out ingredients on your own.

UPDATE: I have changed from 4 to 5 stars after two months of using them. Besides the early issue described above there has been no problems. I found six meals that I like (in the low fodmap range), and know to avoid the rest. Personal preference so no need to name names. I will say that the two serve lamb korma is my favorite though, with a bit of rice it fills me and my wife and it is excellent, especially for the price. FYI I reheat everything on the stove since I don't have a microwave, so don't be dissuaded if you don't either. The rice meals do especially well with this method. Highly recommend for people exploring low fodmap diet (among others of course)

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Andie
AndieVIC
  Fair Incentive Verified

These meals are delicious!!! I’m all about easy meals during the week and have tried many but these are different. The menu is full of variety and the meals full of flavour. Look forward to dinner in a way I haven’t for a long time, simply eating… Read more ·  1

gravy flavoured foods for the sake of eating. It’s really nice to be eating lamb and beef again, meats I won’t buy precooked from others because I’m not much into eating food that tastes like boot leather. Thanks Dineamic for putting the spark back into dinner time. Highly recommended.

 Follow-up  · Packaging for delivery is excellent but meals are hard to open. Portion size is perfect and delivery flexible

Nicholas
Nicholas
  Verified

I have tried all my meals yet but so far the ones I have are amazing. Very tasty. I have tried lots of other companies but these are the best. So many options. Show details

 Follow-up  · Highly recommended. Quality and taste better than any other meal plan.

Mark
MarkNSW6 posts
  Verified

I’ve tried a lot of convenient meals and these are probably the best ones I’ve had, excellent value and quality food. Very tasty and nutritious. I highly recommend dineamic meals Show details

 Follow-up  · Meals are quite nice but barely if any vegetables

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EL
ELQLD16 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

I've tried a few pre-packaged meals and so far these are the best. Having eaten four of the ten Low FODMAP meals I bought, I found the quality of the food to be generally good however two of the four didn't meet the FODMAP standard in my opinion. The Free Range Sweet & Sour Pork contained red capsicum and the Free Range Smokey Chicken had black… Read more ·  1

beans neither of which should be in a low FODMAP diet. The low FODMAP Beef Bolognese and the Grass Fed Slow Cooked Beef however were both excellent and filling.

The down side is the amount of waste eg the large cardboard carton the meals were delivered in, the two huge ice packs which were in the carton, and the plastic film around each meal. I asked if the cartons and ice packs could be returned with the next order but the answer was "no throw them out with the rubbish or recycling". They suggested re-using the ice packs but how many large ice packs can one use?

Living on my own, this is a convenient way of preparing nutritious meals or to have as a back up when I don't feel like cooking so I will order more once I've worked out which ones I like the best.

paul o.
paul o.WA3 posts
 

Ordered once from Dineamic. Normally order from Lite N easy so this is a comparison review. Firstly the meals from Dineamic are far better for taste and flavour. The selections are closer to what you'd expect from a restaurant rather than the frozen section at coles like LNE. The only negative compared to LNE is the quantity. The portion sizes… Read more

are smaller by comparison which is a negative as you you will want more! Another positive of Dineamic is delivery as they deliver 6 days a week instead of LNE's 4 days and never on a weekend. LNE ships in a reusable foam eski the driver collects on delivery. Frozen items are kept cold with a bag of dry ice which can cause cold burns on bare skin. Dry ice is often used to burn warts and things off skin. Dineamic uses a water based gel which is biodegradable. One it thaws, you tip it down the sink and throw all packaging into the recycle. I feel that LNE is greener as the foam eski is reused, but Dineamic is safer.

Overall we enjoyed the Dineamic over LNE's though we where left a little hungry, used to LNE's larger portions.

poppy1
poppy1NSW8 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

The food is really good. My fave this week has been the Classic Spaghetti Bolognese with Parmesan Cheese. I added some baby spinach and it was a really delicious meal. The Tender Beef Fillet with Pepper Sauce Roasted Chat Potatoes and Green Beans was also super yummy but a bit too peppery - it did take over the dish, but I still really loved it… Read more ·  1

and the potatoes were so tender and perfect. The Ginger Lime Fish Curry with Broccoli & Brown Rice was tasty and flavoursome and if there was a light sauce that would elevate it as it was a litre dry as is - again I still loved it and have ordered it again! The sizes of the meals - 360g for the ones I picked - is an excellent portion; I stopped ordering a competitor’s food as it was yummy but servings were often 300-320g which is too small for dinner. I love the cardboard containers the meals come in, with the plastic lining which you remove after serving so you can recycle the cardboard. The prices are good if you get a discount, but bit much on a weekly basis otherwise when you add delivery too. Overall it’s a good meal service which offers delicious food, good-size portions, and has delivery options for both overnight and daytime.

Recent reviews

Amy
Amy2 posts
  Verified

I’m surprised by how delicious all my choices have been! I had a few busy weeks lined up and after reading multiple positive reviews on Reddit, I decided to order some meals from Dineamic to save some time, and I’m glad I did. Normally I would have to cover any pre made meal in salt and chilli crisp, but not these ones; they actually have enough… Read more ·  1

flavour to eat as is. The flavours are well balanced as well, you can tell whoever creates these meals values good food and flavour!

They’re not the cheapest, so i won’t be able to make it a regular thing sadly, but I do think the quality is worth the price, and will be my first choice in future if I need to free up some time from cooking,

Michael Patterson
Michael PattersonNSW2 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

My housemate who is incredibly fussy about food says that Dineamic is the best home delivered food she has had. I like it a lot too. Going to continue to order it. Show details ·  1

Happy Shopper
Happy ShopperNSW4 posts
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The food is absolutely delicious. I have had others in the past but Dineamic tops the lot. Portion are very filling and such a variety to choose from. Well done Dineamic. Show details ·  1

darkly_stardust
darkly_stardustQLD3 posts
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Ordering and delivery are excellent. Whilst the meals are made from fresh ingredients and are delicious, I find I'm still hungry after each meal. That's a problem because I then start snacking. Show details ·  1

crypticpat
crypticpatACT6 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

I have been pleasantly surprised just how good these frozen meals are. I like to have some in the freezer for those days I don't feel like cooking for just myself, and they fill the gap beautifully. In fact one meal is enough for two days, so they are quite economical too. The meat is tender and moist and the vegetables are cooked just right for me. I look forward to trying more meals. Show details ·  1

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