Originally Posted by
Emadissi
ORD --> PVG for early July
Spinach Stuffed Ravioli topped with smoked Gouda creme
Coffee Crusted Beef Filet with red wine sauce, roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach
Sesame Crusted Salmon with yuzu cream sauce, steamed red rice, ginger spaghetti squash, carrots and snap peaks
Roasted Duck Breast with curry lime sauce, coconut jasmine rice, broccolini and peppers
I, personally, am not particularly partial to any of these options, and the filet is out for me as I don't eat red meat. Does anyone have any recommendations?
This was my HKG-LAX dinner experience in J last week...
I had pre-ordered the chickpea masala to play it safe, but after my unfortunate curry experience on the outbound decided to discuss the menu with my FA.
I questioned why the beef filet is always cooked until it gives up -she said they just want to be sure the entrees are cooked thoroughly. I asked if they could undercook the filet for me, but the short answer was -no. (My understanding is that everything is precooked anyway, so aren't they just warming things up onboard?)
She said the salmon would be OK, but dry. (I saw someone else order this, it was a nice looking salmon steak -but yes, appeared way overdone).
She didn't seem to want to recommend the chickpea masala, which left me with the duck as the only option -she heard it was good, but hadn't tried it herself... (She usually recommends chicken, but wasn't an option on this flight)
The rice paper wrappers on those vegetable spring rolls (Vietnamese-style) were a tad dry, and the dipping sauce was odd -more like a bitter tasting, spiced oil. That salad with the Chinese vinaigrette was fine. And a good-sized slice of decent french bread to go with it.
I was pleasantly surprised by the roast duck; it was very good -that nicely seared skin saved the meat from being dried out, and the plum sauce was not sweet at all; had a nice tang that paired well with the duck. Those accompanying vegetables were cooked crisp-tender.