soad, the trick with microwave meals is to buy cheap and nasty, mine was 30sek which is about £2.30 and it tasted above expectations, I am guessing yours was North of £3.50 and then disappointed as your were close to McDonalds money for something you had to cook yourself.
looking at it, I would be miffed if I had paid more than 2eur, Adenauer.
I can't take a photo where I am, but mine is fantastic and has the added bonus of being able to eat it straight out the box. If it came with a plastic spork I would rate it 10/10 for overall experience.
Market is in town, so noodles! They also do a lamb curry I got a spoon of, and it's amazing, so I'll have than next week. £4, for all of you dirty pot lunchers.