About the pre-arrival meal, I always think it is the worst part of UA First. Why can't they do a decent meal before arrival giving how long the flight is. People would be hungry again for a real meal!! I flew this route in UA F in 2008 and they only had either a sandwich or fruit plate!... Even worse than your experience! Now at least they have congee (Asian option). I also saw a report that they have a bit of noodle before landing as well.... so this is already "improved" from 4 years ago.

Mid flight snack is also already "improved", they use to have only cup noodle and cheap-looking sandwich. I don't understand why can't they do better, it is an International First after all.