Book the Cook 2005 - 2019
Nov 24, 2015, 7:49 pm
#346
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: HH Diamond, GHA Titanium
Posts: 1,961
SQ limits the options depending on meal. Example SQ won't let you BTC lobster for breakfast. So if lobster is available on the BTC dropdown for brunch, then yes you can have lobster for brunch.
Nov 29, 2015, 1:25 am
#348
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP,2MM, DL Gold,Starwood PLT
Posts: 3,876
what BTC options would folks recommend for someone experiencing Suites Class for the First time?
I've heard a lot about the lobster thermidor and it has already been selected as one of my options. I have multiple segments, so what should I choose for other BTC options? on another dinner flight I can again choose the lobster thermidor if its that good -- but figured I'd try something diff just for the new experience!
I've heard a lot about the lobster thermidor and it has already been selected as one of my options. I have multiple segments, so what should I choose for other BTC options? on another dinner flight I can again choose the lobster thermidor if its that good -- but figured I'd try something diff just for the new experience!
Nov 29, 2015, 7:20 am
#349
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 9
How is the lobster thermidor on Business Class? I'm flying J for the first time (Singapore to Hanoi), and am considering the Lobster Thermidor. On 1st class it wouldn't be a question, less certain on the Business Class.
Nov 29, 2015, 8:02 am
#350
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
I didn't know there's a difference in that dish between first and business class, how is it made differently?
Nov 29, 2015, 9:10 am
#351
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: many
Posts: 1,437
This week.
ex-SIN, beef Redang was decent, Nasi Lemak was better but pretty much the same sauce for both. Nasi Lemak has more spice overall if you are into that.
ex-FRA Boston Thermidor ex-FRA was excellent, the best I've had on a plane.
Halibut was just so-so but a better choice than Chicken Caesar.
IMO, avoid the Chicken Supreme, its inedible.
ex-SIN, beef Redang was decent, Nasi Lemak was better but pretty much the same sauce for both. Nasi Lemak has more spice overall if you are into that.
ex-FRA Boston Thermidor ex-FRA was excellent, the best I've had on a plane.
Halibut was just so-so but a better choice than Chicken Caesar.
IMO, avoid the Chicken Supreme, its inedible.
Dec 6, 2015, 5:06 am
#352
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Singapore
Programs: IHG Ambassador, KrisFlyer
Posts: 40
The quality varies a lot between all the book the cook options.
Good:
I'm not a particular fan of the Lobster Thermidor out of Singapore but the one out of London Heathrow far superior.
The U.S. Grilled Beef Fillet was superbly cooked.
The Bad
The sushi out of Singapore is absolutely horrible. Don't go for it.
The Seared Nut Veal Filet was tough as nails.
Anyway, I've taken some pictures/thoughts of all my book the cook meals here if you're interested to find out more!
Good:
I'm not a particular fan of the Lobster Thermidor out of Singapore but the one out of London Heathrow far superior.
The U.S. Grilled Beef Fillet was superbly cooked.
The Bad
The sushi out of Singapore is absolutely horrible. Don't go for it.
The Seared Nut Veal Filet was tough as nails.
Anyway, I've taken some pictures/thoughts of all my book the cook meals here if you're interested to find out more!
Dec 6, 2015, 5:24 am
#353
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: YYZ
Posts: 1,666
Made the following bookings for my SQ26 SIN-JFK flight in Suites:
SIN-FRA:
Supper: Peranakan Hokkien Mee Soup
Breakfast: Nasi Lemak
(the plan is to defer the hokkien mee to an mid-flight snack and order from the regular menu for supper)
FRA-JFK:
Brunch: Boston Lobster Thermidor
Lunch: (not BTCing)
Can anyone comment on the Asian options ex-FRA? I've heard good things about the lobster, but I've been deprived of Asian food for the last little while, so I'd love to hear if there have been any good experiences out of FRA.
SIN-FRA:
Supper: Peranakan Hokkien Mee Soup
Breakfast: Nasi Lemak
(the plan is to defer the hokkien mee to an mid-flight snack and order from the regular menu for supper)
FRA-JFK:
Brunch: Boston Lobster Thermidor
Lunch: (not BTCing)
Can anyone comment on the Asian options ex-FRA? I've heard good things about the lobster, but I've been deprived of Asian food for the last little while, so I'd love to hear if there have been any good experiences out of FRA.
Dec 6, 2015, 5:11 pm
#354
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 7
Great photos, thanks for sharing!
The quality varies a lot between all the book the cook options.
Good:
I'm not a particular fan of the Lobster Thermidor out of Singapore but the one out of London Heathrow far superior.
The U.S. Grilled Beef Fillet was superbly cooked.
The Bad
The sushi out of Singapore is absolutely horrible. Don't go for it.
The Seared Nut Veal Filet was tough as nails.
Anyway, I've taken some pictures/thoughts of all my book the cook meals here if you're interested to find out more!
Good:
I'm not a particular fan of the Lobster Thermidor out of Singapore but the one out of London Heathrow far superior.
The U.S. Grilled Beef Fillet was superbly cooked.
The Bad
The sushi out of Singapore is absolutely horrible. Don't go for it.
The Seared Nut Veal Filet was tough as nails.
Anyway, I've taken some pictures/thoughts of all my book the cook meals here if you're interested to find out more!
Dec 6, 2015, 11:13 pm
#355
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 98
Made the following bookings for my SQ26 SIN-JFK flight in Suites:
SIN-FRA:
Supper: Peranakan Hokkien Mee Soup
Breakfast: Nasi Lemak
(the plan is to defer the hokkien mee to an mid-flight snack and order from the regular menu for supper)
FRA-JFK:
Brunch: Boston Lobster Thermidor
Lunch: (not BTCing)
Can anyone comment on the Asian options ex-FRA? I've heard good things about the lobster, but I've been deprived of Asian food for the last little while, so I'd love to hear if there have been any good experiences out of FRA.
SIN-FRA:
Supper: Peranakan Hokkien Mee Soup
Breakfast: Nasi Lemak
(the plan is to defer the hokkien mee to an mid-flight snack and order from the regular menu for supper)
FRA-JFK:
Brunch: Boston Lobster Thermidor
Lunch: (not BTCing)
Can anyone comment on the Asian options ex-FRA? I've heard good things about the lobster, but I've been deprived of Asian food for the last little while, so I'd love to hear if there have been any good experiences out of FRA.
meant to do nasi lemak for the breakfast prior to landing, but last minute switched to kaiseki breakfast (which was pretty good as well)
Dec 7, 2015, 12:59 am
#356
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Singapore
Programs: IHG Ambassador, KrisFlyer
Posts: 40
Dec 7, 2015, 2:49 am
#357
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
Anyone have any meal recommendations for:
LAX - NRT
NRT - LAX
Was leaning towards the lobster for both.
LAX - NRT
NRT - LAX
Was leaning towards the lobster for both.
Dec 7, 2015, 3:37 am
#358
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Singapore
Programs: IHG Ambassador, KrisFlyer
Posts: 40
Otherwise, the Steamed crab ravioli in creamy lobster sauce with mixed vegetables was quite tasty.
Shameless plug but you can see some photos and descriptions for book the cook on my blog here
Dec 7, 2015, 4:09 am
#359
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 8,460
For one leg, I would highly recommend opting for the Hanakoireki course. This isn't Book the Cook, but a special course that's reserved for Business Class (& above) flights between Tokyo and Los Angeles/San Francisco.
Otherwise, the Steamed crab ravioli in creamy lobster sauce with mixed vegetables was quite tasty.
Shameless plug but you can see some photos and descriptions for book the cook on my blog here
Otherwise, the Steamed crab ravioli in creamy lobster sauce with mixed vegetables was quite tasty.
Shameless plug but you can see some photos and descriptions for book the cook on my blog here
Dec 7, 2015, 11:04 pm
#360
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,422
In first class kyo kaiseki is available on the Japan flights regular menu (and also book the cook). Be aware this option is popular and sometimes runs out (if not BTC'ed).