2012 AA International Meals - menu /menus, photos, etc. (consolidated)
Feb 17, 2012, 8:32 pm
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I recently flew from LAX-MIA on AA1520 in 777 F. A menu was still in the seat from the previous flight (I am 99% sure it was AA170 NRT-LAX). Here is the majority of that menu.
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Last edited by will2288; Feb 17, 2012 at 9:05 pm
Feb 18, 2012, 8:23 am
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I have, last month, LAX-PVG and PVG-ORD, and I found it pretty similar to J menu to/from Europe. I am vague as I did not take the menus with me:
Appetizer had a distinctive Chinese flavor, some cold pork and drunken shrimp, very good, same both ways. Entrees were unremarkable going over. On the way back, the sweet and sour pork was excellent. Main difference is a mid-course snack which I did not have either way as I was sleeping, noodles or some such thing. Cheese plates were available throughout the flights, but the junk food items were few and poor. On the way back, the 3rd and last meal was a complete breakfast identical to the long European flights.
The champagne was exceptionally good and not as per menu which lists the new systemwide brand. On one of the flights (I do not remember which), I had a glass of red wine with a cheese plate and it was undrinkable. Very nicely, FA took it back and brought me one from FC which was much better.
Contrary to Japanese flights, there is no dedicated Asian meal, just Asian dishes scattered on the main menu. These are far better States bound than China bound, and it makes sense.
Appetizer had a distinctive Chinese flavor, some cold pork and drunken shrimp, very good, same both ways. Entrees were unremarkable going over. On the way back, the sweet and sour pork was excellent. Main difference is a mid-course snack which I did not have either way as I was sleeping, noodles or some such thing. Cheese plates were available throughout the flights, but the junk food items were few and poor. On the way back, the 3rd and last meal was a complete breakfast identical to the long European flights.
The champagne was exceptionally good and not as per menu which lists the new systemwide brand. On one of the flights (I do not remember which), I had a glass of red wine with a cheese plate and it was undrinkable. Very nicely, FA took it back and brought me one from FC which was much better.
Contrary to Japanese flights, there is no dedicated Asian meal, just Asian dishes scattered on the main menu. These are far better States bound than China bound, and it makes sense.
For anyone doing ORD-PVG, if you are going to eat the Chinese option, I suggest you go to the H4/K4 main food court and buy Manchu Wok and bring it on the plane.
Seriously, the asian main course catered ex-ORD is ugh...
The fried shrimp noodle for mid-flight snack isn't bad however
Give me a couple of days for this month's menu, I'm just about to get on ORD-PVG in J lol
Feb 18, 2012, 11:44 am
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[QUOTE=will2288;18037449]I recently flew from LAX-MIA on AA1520 in 777 F. A menu was still in the seat from the previous flight (I am 99% sure it was AA170 NRT-LAX). Here is the majority of that menu.
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That barbecue shrimp dish looks excellent. I had the beef filet on a SFO JFK flight the week before last that was also really good. Good wine list. I'm on JFK to LHR tonight, and if its the same aircraft (not), maybe they have some leftovers?
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[/IMG]That barbecue shrimp dish looks excellent. I had the beef filet on a SFO JFK flight the week before last that was also really good. Good wine list. I'm on JFK to LHR tonight, and if its the same aircraft (not), maybe they have some leftovers?
Last edited by george 3; Feb 18, 2012 at 11:50 am
Feb 18, 2012, 1:06 pm
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Yes, that is the menu from F on NRT-LAX. Note that it is Dinner with Hot Breakfast, without the Mid-Flight Snack (which would be offered on NRT-ORD/DFW/JFK), though Snack Attack is available.
Feb 20, 2012, 3:27 am
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Don't have the whole menu available, but just got off #70 to FRA yesterday and frankly I think the J catering has really stepped up since I last flew. The entree choices were all very good looking and I had what I probably think was one of the best airline meals I've had. It was a shrimp and scallop dish over rice and ratatouille with a curry sauce. It was excellent. The gentlemen next to me had the typical beef fillet, and it looked like a decent 4oz serving cooked very nicely. Even the salad was better than expected.
I'm curious if the 767 J service is a step above the 777 service?
Kudos to AA for stepping up the catering.
I'm curious if the 767 J service is a step above the 777 service?
Kudos to AA for stepping up the catering.
Feb 20, 2012, 8:11 am
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That seems to be the consensus here - on a long-haul flight where the highest cabin is J, the service ranks somewhere between 3-class J and F. The sundaes in 767 J are always a step above the kibble 'n' cream they serve on 777 J, for one.
Feb 20, 2012, 11:07 am
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Sir, the official FT term is "Sludge".
Feb 22, 2012, 7:30 am
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on a long-haul flight where the highest cabin is J, I hope you aren't talking about Canadian or Central American flights. What long haul flight does AA only have J and Y?
Feb 22, 2012, 7:54 am
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Feb 22, 2012, 8:25 am
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Most of AA's long-haul service is J and Y on 767s and 757s. The only exception is the 777 flying to London and Asia which is three cabin F, J and Y.
Feb 22, 2012, 9:11 am
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Feb 23, 2012, 7:32 pm
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AA 289
Chicago O'Hare to Shanghai Pudong (ORD-PVG)
Business Class
Feb 2012
Lunch
To Start
Warm Mixed Nuts
Appetizer
Spicy Shrimp and beef roulade
Salad
Fresh Seasonal Greens and an assortment of fresh vegetables offered with pepper cream dressing, or premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic Vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted Gourmet Breads (Cheese, White, Wheat)
Main Course
Beef Fillet with Mushroom Sauce
Grilled fillet of beef served with a creamy morel mushroom sauc, Brussels sprouts with pancetta and orzo ratatouille
Ginger Soy Sea Bass
Pan-Fried sea bass enhanced by a sweet ginger soy sauce served with baby bok choy, shiitake mushroom, carrot and steamed jasmine rice with chives
Adobo Chicken
Served with achiote truffle sauce, purple mashed potatoes, vanilla scented corn and scallions
A signature Richard Sandoval item
Garden Lasagna
Lasagne layered with a blend of cheeses, complemented by diced zucchini, carrots, and broccoli toppeed with tomatio basil sauce
A signature Nancy Brussat item
Dine Upon Request
Steamed Rice available upon request
Dessert
Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s Fair Trade chocolate ice cream topped with marshmallows and chopped walnuts
Fruit and Cheese
Garlic and black pepper caciotta and manchego cheese with fresh grapes and pecans
Snack Attack
Please feel free to help yourself to an assortment of sweets and other snacks near our galley, at any time after your meal
Mid-Flight Snack
Stir-Fried Noodles
Asian-Style stir-fried noodles topped with sesame shrimp
Light Sandwich
Yakitori Chicken, red pepper and Monterey Jack cheese wrap served with a brownie and fresh fruit
Light Meal
Main Course
Uno’s Pizza
An Individual deep-dish Farmer’s Market pizza served with a green salad and Caesar Dressing
Cilantro Chicken
Fresh Cilantro marinated chicken served chilled over a bed of seasoned summer noodles
Dessert
Banana Chocolate Drizzle Cake
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled Sparkling or Still water with a fresh citrus garnish
Chicago O'Hare to Shanghai Pudong (ORD-PVG)
Business Class
Feb 2012
Lunch
To Start
Warm Mixed Nuts
Appetizer
Spicy Shrimp and beef roulade
Salad
Fresh Seasonal Greens and an assortment of fresh vegetables offered with pepper cream dressing, or premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic Vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted Gourmet Breads (Cheese, White, Wheat)
Main Course
Beef Fillet with Mushroom Sauce
Grilled fillet of beef served with a creamy morel mushroom sauc, Brussels sprouts with pancetta and orzo ratatouille
Ginger Soy Sea Bass
Pan-Fried sea bass enhanced by a sweet ginger soy sauce served with baby bok choy, shiitake mushroom, carrot and steamed jasmine rice with chives
Adobo Chicken
Served with achiote truffle sauce, purple mashed potatoes, vanilla scented corn and scallions
A signature Richard Sandoval item
Garden Lasagna
Lasagne layered with a blend of cheeses, complemented by diced zucchini, carrots, and broccoli toppeed with tomatio basil sauce
A signature Nancy Brussat item
Dine Upon Request
Steamed Rice available upon request
Dessert
Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry’s Fair Trade chocolate ice cream topped with marshmallows and chopped walnuts
Fruit and Cheese
Garlic and black pepper caciotta and manchego cheese with fresh grapes and pecans
Snack Attack
Please feel free to help yourself to an assortment of sweets and other snacks near our galley, at any time after your meal
Mid-Flight Snack
Stir-Fried Noodles
Asian-Style stir-fried noodles topped with sesame shrimp
Light Sandwich
Yakitori Chicken, red pepper and Monterey Jack cheese wrap served with a brownie and fresh fruit
Light Meal
Main Course
Uno’s Pizza
An Individual deep-dish Farmer’s Market pizza served with a green salad and Caesar Dressing
Cilantro Chicken
Fresh Cilantro marinated chicken served chilled over a bed of seasoned summer noodles
Dessert
Banana Chocolate Drizzle Cake
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled Sparkling or Still water with a fresh citrus garnish
Feb 26, 2012, 3:10 am
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AA 170
Tokyo Narita to Los Angeles (NRT-LAX)
Business Class
Feb 2012
Dinner
To Start
Warm mixed nuts
Appetizer
A selection of sushi
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens offered with creamy Asian dressing or premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads
Main Course
Wasabi Chicken
Sauteed breast of chicken served with a creamy wasabi sauce, spinach risotto and chateau carrots
Beef Fillet with Chasseur Sauce
Grilled Tenderloin of beef offered with a chasseur sauce, potatoes dauphinoise and roasted mixed vegetables
Pork Noodle Bowl
Marinated tender pork sautéed with carrots, peppers and shiitake mushrooms in a Chinese sauce served over fried noodles
Wok Barbecue Shrimp
Barbecue Shrimp accented by spicy papaya pineapple chutney, paired with fried brown rice with bacon, shimeji mushrooms and mixed vegetables ratatouille
A signature Sam Choy item
Dine Upon Request
Steamed Rice is available on request
Dessert
Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream accompanied by Raspberry sauce and crumble topping
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Snack Attack
Please feel free to help yourself to an assortment of sweets and other snacks near our galley, at any time after your meal
Breakfast
Breakfast Breads
A selection of breakfast breads
Main Course
Swiss Cheese Omelette
A fluffy cheese omelette offered with paprika onion potatoes, Gruyere glazed tomatoes and herb chicken sausage
Cereal and Yogurt
Kellogg’s cereal and creamy fruit yogurt
Express Breakfast
Served 45 minutes prior to landing to allow you to sleep as long as possible
Warm breakfast breads, seasonal fruit and your choice of beverage
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled sparkling or still water with a fresh citrus garnish
Wow, this is so similar to the First Class menu
Tokyo Narita to Los Angeles (NRT-LAX)
Business Class
Feb 2012
Dinner
To Start
Warm mixed nuts
Appetizer
A selection of sushi
Salad
Fresh seasonal greens offered with creamy Asian dressing or premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Bread Basket
Assorted gourmet breads
Main Course
Wasabi Chicken
Sauteed breast of chicken served with a creamy wasabi sauce, spinach risotto and chateau carrots
Beef Fillet with Chasseur Sauce
Grilled Tenderloin of beef offered with a chasseur sauce, potatoes dauphinoise and roasted mixed vegetables
Pork Noodle Bowl
Marinated tender pork sautéed with carrots, peppers and shiitake mushrooms in a Chinese sauce served over fried noodles
Wok Barbecue Shrimp
Barbecue Shrimp accented by spicy papaya pineapple chutney, paired with fried brown rice with bacon, shimeji mushrooms and mixed vegetables ratatouille
A signature Sam Choy item
Dine Upon Request
Steamed Rice is available on request
Dessert
Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream accompanied by Raspberry sauce and crumble topping
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Snack Attack
Please feel free to help yourself to an assortment of sweets and other snacks near our galley, at any time after your meal
Breakfast
Breakfast Breads
A selection of breakfast breads
Main Course
Swiss Cheese Omelette
A fluffy cheese omelette offered with paprika onion potatoes, Gruyere glazed tomatoes and herb chicken sausage
Cereal and Yogurt
Kellogg’s cereal and creamy fruit yogurt
Express Breakfast
Served 45 minutes prior to landing to allow you to sleep as long as possible
Warm breakfast breads, seasonal fruit and your choice of beverage
Pre-Arrival Beverage
Chilled sparkling or still water with a fresh citrus garnish
Wow, this is so similar to the First Class menu
Feb 26, 2012, 3:11 am
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AA 170
Tokyo Narita to Los Angeles (NRT-LAX)
Business Class (Japanese Meal)
Feb 2012/Winter
Dinner
To Start
A selection of sushi
Main Dish
Kobachi
Smoked Salmon and seaweed salad served with green curl, yellow cherry tomato, nagaimo-yam, diced red onion and Japanese Wasabi Dressing
Hassun
Grilled Whitefish with cheese, wild plant omelette, grilled marinated prawns, grilled chicken skewer with wasabi paste, vinegared carrot with radish julienne and salmon roe
Simmer Dish
Simmered konjak and zenmai vegetables served with crabmeat paste, fried bean curd roll and mizuna leaf
Entrée
Deep-fried golden thread with crabmeat starch sauce accompanied by simmered lotus root, bamboo shoot and shishito pepper
Soup
Miso Soup with tofu and wakame seaweed
Accompanied by steamed rice and assorted seasonal pickles
Tokyo Narita to Los Angeles (NRT-LAX)
Business Class (Japanese Meal)
Feb 2012/Winter
Dinner
To Start
A selection of sushi
Main Dish
Kobachi
Smoked Salmon and seaweed salad served with green curl, yellow cherry tomato, nagaimo-yam, diced red onion and Japanese Wasabi Dressing
Hassun
Grilled Whitefish with cheese, wild plant omelette, grilled marinated prawns, grilled chicken skewer with wasabi paste, vinegared carrot with radish julienne and salmon roe
Simmer Dish
Simmered konjak and zenmai vegetables served with crabmeat paste, fried bean curd roll and mizuna leaf
Entrée
Deep-fried golden thread with crabmeat starch sauce accompanied by simmered lotus root, bamboo shoot and shishito pepper
Soup
Miso Soup with tofu and wakame seaweed
Accompanied by steamed rice and assorted seasonal pickles
Feb 28, 2012, 11:57 am
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MAD-JFK 1030 departure
Lunch choices on today's MAD-JFK:
Chateaubriand with Mushroom Sauce
Shrimp and Scallop Provencal
Foie Gras Stuffed Chicken
Pecorino Gnocchi
Prearrival Light Meal:
Uno's Farmer's Market Pizza
Gourmet Salad
Additional meal photos in the AA gallery linked below.
Chateaubriand with Mushroom Sauce
Shrimp and Scallop Provencal
Foie Gras Stuffed Chicken
Pecorino Gnocchi
Prearrival Light Meal:
Uno's Farmer's Market Pizza
Gourmet Salad
Additional meal photos in the AA gallery linked below.