Originally Posted by fender5787

Indeed, so the issue was apparently a “flat tire” but that was able to get switched out at the gate, and not requiring an AC swap, so not the worst outcome (although did land in jfk 2.5 hrs late). I will say as I was leaving it was starting to get packed, and when I was there during the morning rush earlier this month, it was ram packed, as described upthread, with long waits for showers.



While I agree AS is *absolutely* not worth any extra money or miles, and it does get packed during peak times ala 2019 Al Mourjan South, I do think the food has improved quite a bit from last time I was there in the autumn of 2024. Granted I had most of these dishes during a relatively quiet time in the lounge, they were all absolutely delicious, though a few of them were special menu times for Chinese new year.

Dumpling soup from cny menu
Chili shrimp, also from cny menu. Very tasty but quite a small portion size.

Lamb medallion starter from regular menu. Was on the menu in 2023 but significantly better this time around.

Cooked medium rare and very juicy and tender

Wagyu steak. Probably the best steak I’ve had in AS.

Cooked to perfection.

Chocolate lava cake was decadent and delicious.

So suffice to say I’m once again satisfied with the AS food. The booze still sucks, and the food isn’t earning a Michelin star anytime soon, but I’d say it’s a step above your average stripmall chain restaurant. But again, it’s a good lounge if you already have access, but not worth any extra money or points imho.