So to answer my own questions, now based on experience
In general I thought the food ex-SFO and ex-HKG was good by airline standards, but nothing special. Special kudos for the coffee, which didn't taste watered down.
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(1) For SFO-SIN, I really, really have no desire to eat at 3am. Can I ask them to save the meal while I sleep for 6 hours? It's a 15 hour flight and I will be annoyed if I get stuck with the midflight options rather than the wonderful BTC menu. [QUOTE]
As others have noted, this is easily done simply by informing the FA of your preference. On my flight they were unable to being meal service for 3 hours due to turbulence, at which point all but 3 passengers were asleep.
When I awoke later I was served promptly and the food appeared to be no worse for the wear...
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Boraxo
(2) Any comments on the crab cakes? I am also tempted by the steamed fish but worried it will be overcooked. The shrimp also sounds tempting.
The crab cakes were very good, and the shrimp looked good too. The regular menu items did not appeal at all, so I was very happy with BTC ^
Originally Posted by
Boraxo
(3) Seems like mixed reviews for the lobster (which is offered ex-HKG). I can't stand rubbery lobster so maybe better to pass, and definitely don't want cheese on my seafood!
Wish I had tried the lobster, it looked pretty good.
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Boraxo
(4) How are the grilled steaks and NZ lamb chops? Are they tender high quality meats? I have TMJ and usually avoid airplane steaks because they are too tough and chewy and generally overcooked (I prefer rare).
My steak ex-HKG was passable but still overcooked like most airlines - nothing special but certainly edible. Still better than what was shown on regular menu.
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Boraxo
(5) Finally I did not see any reviews for the sushi, which is an option on my flight ex-SIN. I would not expect Jiro qualify
but is it passable or just cheap California rolls?
The sushi was simply awful, much worse than what I buy in the supermarket (in SFO or SIN). Basically just 6 different pieces of fish, none tasted very fresh. Blech! Next time lamb or lobster.