Combined 2017 AA International Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
Jun 12, 2017, 2:14 pm
#286
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Location: New Hampshire
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Have the following options for an upcoming r/t between LAX and HKG:
LAX-HKG:
-Grilled Beef Filet (balsamic butter, twice-baked potato, baby squash)
-Pesto-grilled shrimp (will not select this)
-Roast Duck Panang Curry (cilantro jasmine rice, bok choy)
-Chinese Eggplant (steamed rice, broccoli)
HKG-LAX:
-Sweet and Sour Chicken (steamed jasmine rice, bok choy)
-Spinach Gnocchi (mozzarella, roasted vine-ripened tomatoes, brown butter sauce)
-Australian Black Angus Beef Filet (red wine demi-glace, roasted potatoes, snow peas, mixed peppers)
-Kung Pao Prawn (steamed jasmine rice, snow peas)
On the outbound, I'm at a loss on what to pick.
On the return, the Sweet and Sour Chicken, Spinach Gnocchi, and Filet all sound good.
Anyone have any experience with these?
LAX-HKG:
-Grilled Beef Filet (balsamic butter, twice-baked potato, baby squash)
-Pesto-grilled shrimp (will not select this)
-Roast Duck Panang Curry (cilantro jasmine rice, bok choy)
-Chinese Eggplant (steamed rice, broccoli)
HKG-LAX:
-Sweet and Sour Chicken (steamed jasmine rice, bok choy)
-Spinach Gnocchi (mozzarella, roasted vine-ripened tomatoes, brown butter sauce)
-Australian Black Angus Beef Filet (red wine demi-glace, roasted potatoes, snow peas, mixed peppers)
-Kung Pao Prawn (steamed jasmine rice, snow peas)
On the outbound, I'm at a loss on what to pick.
On the return, the Sweet and Sour Chicken, Spinach Gnocchi, and Filet all sound good.
Anyone have any experience with these?
Facing the same menu, and not super excited about any of these options. Any suggestions? Maybe try a special order meal?
Jun 12, 2017, 4:16 pm
#287
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Jun 13, 2017, 10:22 am
#288
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: TPA
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Posts: 372
I've not really been impressed with AA's bibimbap and would suggest ordering something else. It's a shame because bibimbap should be a relative easy food to prepare for inflight catering. I find it to be a comfort food of sorts and enjoy ordering it on Asiana and Korean but not so much on AA. I believe past year's international meal threads contain some AA bibimbap photos.
-FlyerBeek
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My halibut out of DFW a few weeks ago was good; the sea bass out of PEK on the return was not. FA mentioned that the fish entree coming out of China was always poor, so apparently where you depart from matters.
Since the poster is asking about a flight departing from DFW, I am comfortable recommending the fish. IIRC, I've had fish a few times on flights catered from there and it was always pretty good. At least 3 different preparations.
Since the poster is asking about a flight departing from DFW, I am comfortable recommending the fish. IIRC, I've had fish a few times on flights catered from there and it was always pretty good. At least 3 different preparations.
Jun 13, 2017, 10:32 am
#289
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,435
Go off the menu and order a burger and fries. Comfort food in the air
Jun 18, 2017, 5:48 pm
#290
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Location: TUL
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DFW-LHR in mid-July, these are the offerings. Suggestions from those of you who have tried/experimented/eaten these on AA would be greatly appreciated!
Jun 20, 2017, 11:12 am
#291
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Francisco
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Posts: 2,783
Dinner options for GRU-JFK in F next month:
Filet Mignon Madalena Surf and Turf
piri piri grilled shrimp, coconut rice stuffed pepper, sautéed spinach
Pan-seared Skin-on Chicken Breast
pumpkin ravioli, sautéed asparagus, sage brown butter
Salmon Mousse Stuffed Poached Sea Bass Roll
lemon risotto, sugar snap peas, creamy dill sauce
Coconut Milk Quibebe
urucum rice, herbed yuca, sautéed okra
Filet Mignon Madalena Surf and Turf
piri piri grilled shrimp, coconut rice stuffed pepper, sautéed spinach
Pan-seared Skin-on Chicken Breast
pumpkin ravioli, sautéed asparagus, sage brown butter
Salmon Mousse Stuffed Poached Sea Bass Roll
lemon risotto, sugar snap peas, creamy dill sauce
Coconut Milk Quibebe
urucum rice, herbed yuca, sautéed okra
Jun 20, 2017, 8:28 pm
#292
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Location: NYC
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JFK-LHR - June 2017 - Business
JFK-LHR
June 2017
Business Class
AA 104 (10:25pm Dp)
777-200 - Zodiac seats
Quinoa mango vegetable timbale
Super grain salad
Korean braised short ribs
AA decided we should have two salads as starters. I guess it's good to get our greens! Short ribs were pretty tasty, though not the most tender (needed knife to cut). On several JFK-LHR flights over the past couple of years, they're always pretty good about getting the meals out quickly! Of course with the new Flagship Lounge you can have a full, free, dinner on the ground, at least as decent as BA's Preflight Dining (IMO).
June 2017
Business Class
AA 104 (10:25pm Dp)
777-200 - Zodiac seats
Quinoa mango vegetable timbale
Super grain salad
Korean braised short ribs
AA decided we should have two salads as starters. I guess it's good to get our greens! Short ribs were pretty tasty, though not the most tender (needed knife to cut). On several JFK-LHR flights over the past couple of years, they're always pretty good about getting the meals out quickly! Of course with the new Flagship Lounge you can have a full, free, dinner on the ground, at least as decent as BA's Preflight Dining (IMO).
Last edited by ijgordon; Jun 20, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Jun 20, 2017, 8:32 pm
#293
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LHR Arrivals Lounge - June 2017
I suppose the LHR Arrivals Lounge qualifies as an AA International Meal. 
I didn't bother with the made-to-order stuff, just had a selection of breakfast, then lunch items from the buffet.
I didn't bother with the made-to-order stuff, just had a selection of breakfast, then lunch items from the buffet.
Jun 21, 2017, 4:54 am
#294
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love those mini bottles of Moet in the Arrivals Lounge....helped perk me up for my journey into central London this spring 
Jun 21, 2017, 7:40 am
#295
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: AA Gold; UA 1MM
Posts: 3
Based on previous posts DFW-ICN, is Salmon the better choice?
Business Lunch options for AA 281, 23 Jun:
- Bibimbap
- Spinach Stuffed Ravioli
- Char Siu Duck
- Sesame Crusted Salmon
- Coffee Crusted Beef Filet
Thanks for any suggestions.
Business Lunch options for AA 281, 23 Jun:
- Bibimbap
- Spinach Stuffed Ravioli
- Char Siu Duck
- Sesame Crusted Salmon
- Coffee Crusted Beef Filet
Thanks for any suggestions.
Jun 21, 2017, 8:59 am
#296
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 8
Lunch meal options for LHR-DFW business in mid-July
Grilled Tenderloin
bordelaise sauce, boiled potatoes, sautéed spinach
Roasted Cauliflower
Gruyère mashed potatoes, watercress, pumpkin seed crumble
Chanterelle-stuffed Guinea Hen
rosemary jus, garlic schupfnoodles, sautéed fennel, roasted tomato
Cod Filet and Prawn Jalfrezi
saffron rice, Asian-spiced spinach, paratha bread
bordelaise sauce, boiled potatoes, sautéed spinach
Roasted Cauliflower
Gruyère mashed potatoes, watercress, pumpkin seed crumble
Chanterelle-stuffed Guinea Hen
rosemary jus, garlic schupfnoodles, sautéed fennel, roasted tomato
Cod Filet and Prawn Jalfrezi
saffron rice, Asian-spiced spinach, paratha bread
Jun 22, 2017, 9:37 pm
#297
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LHR-JFK First Class June 2017 Menu
AA#107 (5pm)
LHR-JFK
777-300ER
First Class
June 2017
Everything was pretty good, although the salmon itself was a tad too overcooked for my tastes. Crew was excellent, the FA doing the cabin service was working hard for like 3 straight hours. Partly my fault because I requested my meal service to begin 2 hours after departure, having shortly beforehand eaten my way around the CX, BA, and AA F lounges.
Menu below, meal pics in the next post.
LHR-JFK
777-300ER
First Class
June 2017
Everything was pretty good, although the salmon itself was a tad too overcooked for my tastes. Crew was excellent, the FA doing the cabin service was working hard for like 3 straight hours. Partly my fault because I requested my meal service to begin 2 hours after departure, having shortly beforehand eaten my way around the CX, BA, and AA F lounges.
Menu below, meal pics in the next post.
Jun 22, 2017, 9:39 pm
#298
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LHR-JFK First Class June 2017 Meal Pictures
AA#107 (5pm)
LHR-JFK
777-300ER
First Class
June 2017
LHR-JFK
777-300ER
First Class
June 2017
Jun 27, 2017, 9:12 pm
#299
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: PHL
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Posts: 56
LIS-PHL
AA 739
6-23-2017
757-200 (LUS)
Main Cabin
Beverage Service:
Soda, Beer, White or Red Wine. I chose the white. Was okay, not great though. (Better than the appalling "ink and vinager" red I had on the inbound flight from PHL.) I asked for a Sam Adams when the F/A came round again and they give you the whole can.
Lunch:
Choice of Pasta or Meatballs served with plastic bag bread, crackers and cream cheese spread. I chose the pasta. Had a bit of garlic flavor and herbs in it and was what you'd expect. Not horrible (like the meatballs the Pax next to me said were).
Dessert:
Vanilla ice cream. Was actually quite good.
Snack:
Arguably the best thing food-wise on this flight. It was a sort of Quasi flatbread Stromboli thing that was served hot and actually really good. Seriously I had no expectations of this thing being good but it was Miles better than the averageish pasta.
(Sorry about the lousy picture. This phone actually completely crapped out and died in-flight and wouldn't turn on again.)
AA 739
6-23-2017
757-200 (LUS)
Main Cabin
Beverage Service:
Soda, Beer, White or Red Wine. I chose the white. Was okay, not great though. (Better than the appalling "ink and vinager" red I had on the inbound flight from PHL.) I asked for a Sam Adams when the F/A came round again and they give you the whole can.
Lunch:
Choice of Pasta or Meatballs served with plastic bag bread, crackers and cream cheese spread. I chose the pasta. Had a bit of garlic flavor and herbs in it and was what you'd expect. Not horrible (like the meatballs the Pax next to me said were).
Dessert:
Vanilla ice cream. Was actually quite good.
Snack:
Arguably the best thing food-wise on this flight. It was a sort of Quasi flatbread Stromboli thing that was served hot and actually really good. Seriously I had no expectations of this thing being good but it was Miles better than the averageish pasta.
(Sorry about the lousy picture. This phone actually completely crapped out and died in-flight and wouldn't turn on again.)
Jun 30, 2017, 3:26 am
#300
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IPSWICH - UK
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Posts: 37
AA57 - Lunch Choices
I have just seen the lunch menu choices for our family's flight in J from LHR>MIA next month;
Which option would you suggest is the best?
My choice is probably easier as I cannot eat cheese, but my wife and son can pick any.
Also my travel agent has also requested a non-lactose meal (NLML) for me, to avoid cheese. Which will take priority the special meal or the choose yourself online meal?
I also assume a second lighter meal is served during the 9hr 25min flight.
Thanks,
- Grilled Tenderloin Grilled Tenderloin
bordelaise sauce, boiled potatoes, sautéed spinach - Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Cauliflower
Gruyère mashed potatoes, watercress, pumpkin seed crumble - Chanterelle-stuffed Guinea Hen Chanterelle-stuffed Guinea Hen
rosemary jus, garlic schupfnoodles, sautéed fennel, roasted tomato - Cod Filet and Prawn Jalfrezi Cod Filet and Prawn Jalfrezi
saffron rice, Asian-spiced spinach, paratha bread
Which option would you suggest is the best?
My choice is probably easier as I cannot eat cheese, but my wife and son can pick any.
Also my travel agent has also requested a non-lactose meal (NLML) for me, to avoid cheese. Which will take priority the special meal or the choose yourself online meal?
I also assume a second lighter meal is served during the 9hr 25min flight.
Thanks,
