This was not the experience I had 6 months ago either, hence "Is this permanent?" reaction. Even in PE they were serving decent food about 6 months ago, let alone in J.

I forgot to bring the menu back so I cannot post the precise details, but it certainly was a rather nasty surprise.

I remember thinking they were starters and they were "AND" gate rather than "OR" gate (common on Asia routes to get multiple small dishes on various carriers) because they seemed so surprisingly like a snack.

By the way, I am not sure if the menu had been downgraded SYD-NRT or if it is just NRT-SYD.

I sincerely hope it was a temporary thing, but since the menu was properly printed rather than being temporary looking, I fear it might be permanent.