Inflight Snack: Katsu Curry?
Aug 17, 2018, 7:46 pm
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Seems to be the longer TPAC routes that has the both the katsu curry and the okonomiyaki, West Coast flights seem to get only the okonomiyaki
But check the menu for the specific flights to see where it is available.
But check the menu for the specific flights to see where it is available.
Aug 17, 2018, 8:30 pm
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Here's the picture of the katsu curry on HND-JFK early this year (apologies re the lighting — the cabin was dark and didn't want to turn on the overhead reading lights).
The curry was fine but katsu doesn't reheat well IMO — it was somewhat tough and definitely not crisp/crunchy. If you're looking for a (more substantial) midflight snack would suggest the ramen instead; can't go wrong with that. Also interestingly enough F has curry rice but no katsu on the snack menu.
Aug 18, 2018, 5:38 pm
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Also probably not, but why have two servings when you can have ramen?
Menus are here: https://www.ana.co.jp/en/us/servicei.../guide/c/meal/
Aug 18, 2018, 7:12 pm
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The katsu looks better than it tastes lol...
Also probably not, but why have two servings when you can have ramen?
Menus are here: https://www.ana.co.jp/en/us/servicei.../guide/c/meal/
Also probably not, but why have two servings when you can have ramen?
Menus are here: https://www.ana.co.jp/en/us/servicei.../guide/c/meal/
I never tried the katsu curry, it is just way too heavy for a inflight meal for me. I have tried a katsudon on JAL F once as a pre arrival meal, it was not bad, but katsu is just not well suited for inflight use. There is no possible way to keep the krispyness.
Aug 19, 2018, 8:00 pm
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Aug 19, 2018, 8:09 pm
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But at least you'll not have a ramen competitor if we ever take the same flight.
Aug 20, 2018, 2:07 am
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I've never tried it, but assume ANA are using the slightly more premium instant ramen from a box.
Aug 20, 2018, 2:20 am
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There are two kinds of Ippudo instant ramen. The first, available at 7-11 conbini, is the traditional styrofoam bowl type, which will satisfy most ramen cravings. The second, comes in a box, and requires boiling/cooking the noodles separately, then combining with the soup and spice packets in a bowl. The ramen from a box takes a little more work but tastes much better.
I've never tried it, but assume ANA are using the slightly more premium instant ramen from a box.
I've never tried it, but assume ANA are using the slightly more premium instant ramen from a box.
Aug 20, 2018, 2:27 am
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I guess that's expected since you live in Japan and I would agree it's what's readily available to us. But for someone who is used to eating the "standard" instant ramen in a styrofoam bowl, it would be considered a step up.
Aug 25, 2018, 3:33 am
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For economy class, I don't think CX FAs hate pouring hot water into the cup noodles, the problem is that the smell of hot instant noodles wake up a lot of pax and hence extra service to be rendered when manpower is lacking. Also they loath collecting cup noodles trash with soup in it.