IKEA — Review by KSIĄŻULO
Poland, Poland — Polish cafeteria
The reviewer tried IKEA's 15 PLN promotion featuring breaded pork cutlet with potatoes, sauerkraut, and tomato soup - currently Poland's cheapest two-course meal deal. While individual elements like the sweet soup and nugget-like cutlet aren't exceptional, the overall value and ability to eat well for such a low price make it worthwhile, especially with unlimited pasta and self-service soup available.
What was great: Extremely affordable price at 15 PLN for a two-course meal, crispy breaded cutlet with good meat structure, sauerkraut was tangy and flavorful, unlimited pasta and self-service soup, best value meal in Poland currently
What could improve: Tomato soup is too sweet rather than sour, cutlet resembles a nugget rather than a traditional schnitzel, potatoes were the weakest element, frozen cutlet suspected
The Dishes
The meal consisted of a breaded pork cutlet served with boiled potatoes, tangy sauerkraut, and a self-service tomato soup with pasta and parsley. The reviewer chose the tomato soup over the available asparagus option. The sauerkraut was quite sour with a slightly vinegary taste and included pieces of bacon or lard, which the reviewer appreciated. The breaded cutlet had a very crispy exterior from deep frying and showed good meat structure when eaten, though it resembled more of a chicken nugget than a traditional schnitzel. The potatoes were identified as the weakest component of the meal. The tomato soup itself was on the sweeter side rather than acidic, making it somewhat delicate and gentle in flavor.
The Experience
This is an IKEA cafeteria offering, so the experience is casual and self-service. Diners serve themselves soup portions, allowing them to customize how much they take. The meal is part of a promotion running through the end of June 2026.
Value and Pricing
At 15 PLN, this represents an exceptionally affordable two-course meal. The reviewer emphasizes that this is currently the cheapest lunch set in Poland. With unlimited pasta available to add to the soup and self-service portions, diners can leave satisfied. For context, the reviewer mentions that even a zapiekanka in Limanowa would still be more expensive for comparable value.
Notable Moments
In these times for 15 zloty, I think we won't eat anything better. Unless we go to zapiekanka in Limanowa, but that's still a two-course meal.
The reviewer was surprised by the overall quality given the minimal price point.
The Verdict
While the individual components aren't remarkable - the soup is too sweet, the cutlet is more nugget-like than authentic - the exceptional value makes this promotion worth trying, especially for those on tight budgets. The reviewer recommends it as a practical solution for eating decently without spending much money, though it's best enjoyed with adjusted expectations rather than seeking gourmet quality.