J Class Menus and Meals
Oct 30, 2018, 8:57 pm
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Oct 30, 2018, 9:01 pm
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I guess we need to start a best meal in the sky thread somewhere else in FlyerTalk to compare this one with the other ne plus ultra repasts.
Nov 5, 2018, 11:05 am
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Having a forthcoming flight from MUC to HND in spring next year, I followed NH's menus for a while now. What I noticed is that the International Cuisine usually has a beef dish, but the menus only mention the way it is prepared and the sauce it comes with. Does this mean that it's really only the beef in the sauce on the plate, no side dishes like potatoes or vegetables or anything? Or how will it look like? I'm really a bit confused, as it seems that for the Japanese menu every single item is listed.
Dec 18, 2018, 5:48 pm
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If you have no dietary restrictions, I would go for the menus offered on board. It is not like the US where ordering a special meal is likely to get you a better option, more likely the other way around The standard meal is likely to be the better option
Dec 19, 2018, 1:29 am
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Jan 7, 2019, 8:31 pm
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These are pictures from December (2018) from JFK-HND.. it shows the amuse, the main dish (international) and dessert (which I opted for the cheeses). Overall, this was such a great introduction to ANA since the food was fantastic! There were some quircky parts but overall the service was 5 star. We somewhat recently went on J class on Emirates and my husband and I did comment on how flashy/glamourous everything was (love the bar on the airplane!), the lounges were spectacular in Dubai. But the food was not. ANA food was way above other airlines by far. Apologies for anything wrong since it's my first time posting pictures here.
Mar 7, 2019, 10:29 am
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NH822 HKG-HND (2019 Mar)
NH822 HKG-HND (~1am red eye)
2019 Mar
Japanese meal shown in photo
The simmered chicken was excellent! Tasty, juicy, tender and not oily!
2019 Mar
Japanese meal shown in photo
The simmered chicken was excellent! Tasty, juicy, tender and not oily!
May 5, 2019, 12:33 am
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Have an upcoming NRT-ORD flight in J. Should I preorder the Japanese meal? I’d be bummed if I ended up with the western dinner, but a post upthread makes me wonder if I’ll get a lesser option by preordering. Thoughts?
May 5, 2019, 2:07 am
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Are you thinking about my post where I write "don't order a SPECIAL meal unless you need it"? Securing the Japanese menu is not ordering a special meal, it is just choosing between the standard options in advance. If not that post, which one did you have in mind?
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May 5, 2019, 4:59 am
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sounds like I can order my special Japanese meal in advance and get exactly what Im hoping for. Thanks!