EY FC lounge ... only for super models?
Sep 28, 2016, 1:50 pm
#1
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EY FC lounge ... only for super models?
So I finally tested the EY FC lounge. Astonishingly unimpressive, compared with EK. Only the gym really rocks.
But the food! No choice (only four main courses changing monthly). And the portion sizes! Never seen anything such ridiculously small. They must be catering to super models on hunger strike.
Unfortunately I am too shy to ask for multiple main courses; so i just caught myself dreaming of EK's offering.
But the food! No choice (only four main courses changing monthly). And the portion sizes! Never seen anything such ridiculously small. They must be catering to super models on hunger strike.
Unfortunately I am too shy to ask for multiple main courses; so i just caught myself dreaming of EK's offering.
Sep 29, 2016, 3:59 am
#2
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I ate in the old First class lounge before the changes and the food was superb so disappointed to hear this
i am never too shy to ask for more. On my last CX flight from HK to Manchester I had 3 breakfasts the 2 Chinese ones were great but the western one left much to be desired
i am never too shy to ask for more. On my last CX flight from HK to Manchester I had 3 breakfasts the 2 Chinese ones were great but the western one left much to be desired
Sep 29, 2016, 4:53 am
#3
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Sorry, but that is just not true. The portions are small (as they are in a good restaurant) but the catering is based on a "restaurant style service". You can order as many courses as you want most guests I have seen went with at least three courses.
The quality of the food is great as well and so is the service.
I am definitely a fan of this dining concept
The quality of the food is great as well and so is the service.
I am definitely a fan of this dining concept
Sep 30, 2016, 2:54 am
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Sep 30, 2016, 3:16 am
#5
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Some of us may remember Nouvelle Cuisine
You had to go out for a meal after you had finished - at least here you can go back for more without damaging your wallet even if you worry what your fellow travelers might think
You had to go out for a meal after you had finished - at least here you can go back for more without damaging your wallet even if you worry what your fellow travelers might think
Oct 1, 2016, 9:31 am
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Oct 1, 2016, 9:34 am
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Sorry, but that is just not true. The portions are small (as they are in a good restaurant) but the catering is based on a "restaurant style service". You can order as many courses as you want most guests I have seen went with at least three courses.
The quality of the food is great as well and so is the service.
I am definitely a fan of this dining concept
The quality of the food is great as well and so is the service.
I am definitely a fan of this dining concept
Oct 1, 2016, 11:24 am
#8
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Well I dined in the EY (F)lounge a couple of weeks ago and had no complaint about the size of the portions; or indeed their willingness to continually refill my glass.
If you wish to stuff yourself silly without having to continually summon a waiter in order to request more food then there's the help-yourself buffet at the other end of the lounge!
I also ate in the EK (F)lounge last week and certainly would not say the portions were three times the size which is the impression I get from your post in which you refer to a potential need to order three main courses in the EY (F)lounge..
If you wish to stuff yourself silly without having to continually summon a waiter in order to request more food then there's the help-yourself buffet at the other end of the lounge!
I also ate in the EK (F)lounge last week and certainly would not say the portions were three times the size which is the impression I get from your post in which you refer to a potential need to order three main courses in the EY (F)lounge..
Oct 2, 2016, 5:09 am
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why not as long as you are not depriving someone else?
Oct 4, 2016, 3:41 am
#10
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You don't even need to ask. I was their with a colleague and he polished off his meal in short order and the waiter invited him to choose another main - so just look hungry!
Got to agree the EK lounge food is better.
Got to agree the EK lounge food is better.
