Originally Posted by
B-HQC
I don't have a problem with this if the meals are acceptable. The way CX serves its entrees allows me to see the actual meal before ordering. Sometimes what you read is very different from what you see!
SQ meals in J can be a disaster. They are somewhat inconsistent. With CX, you know what you're getting, which is a good, but not great J meal.
Sometimes what you can see can't help either. In the many years I have flown with SQ and CX (SQ more than CX), I have experienced much better food quality on SQ J than on CX J. If I am ever doubtful at SQ, I usually ask to see the picture of the food presentation before I make my choice. To me, ordering chef creation is usually the best choice - especially those from Sam Leong, Ah-Yat, Matthew Moran, Gordon Ramsay, and Yoshihiro Murata.
The problem with CX J pre-plated casserole dish main courses is that it lost on the presentation and it tends to get over-heated / over-cooked. This is unfortunate because all the light entrees (salads) leading up to the main courses are usually served in a nicely design volcanic rock colour and beige plates. To get the main course in a rectangular /oval shape white casserole dish is just so anti-climax of the whole dining experience. The casserole dish just does not go together with the zen-like setting of the tray. It doesn't do justice to the zen shaped salt and pepper shakers either.
No, I am not going to stop flying CX just because of the pre-plated casserole type food but I do want CX to improve its meal quality in J because I believe CX needs this to stay competitive in the J market. Also, if I can have a wonderful dining experience with SQ J, why shouldn't I expect the same from CX J?
After all, I am comparing the 2 best airlines in the world.