T/BE20/G

Does anyone have any insight on this month's offering in F/J on DFW-CDG-DFW? It's been a long time since I've done AA international, and I'm choosing between this or taking US. I'm very familiar with the US offering, but unsure of AA's on such a flight. Thanks!

MarkedMan

Was booked on it until I had to re-route myself for a bunch of reasons, they are showing Adobo Chicken (good), the beef with Romesco and off beat sides (corn puree and something else), Shrimp and Scallops (excellent, smaller and lighter dish) and one of the usual pastas (Ravioli this time, I think). I'm on BA now, but I think you can do a dummy booking for example for a First or J anytime award and you will see the main course options.

tuchop

Huge disappointment on AA953 JFK-EZE..


The Menu



The catering disappointment started when the FA announced that there was a problem with the catering company and that they didn't get the hot breakfast food and two of the meal options (the shrimps&scallops and the soup).

The prosciutto appetiser was really bad. Prosciutto was dried, it was not fresh and tasted horribly.



I opted for the beef as the main course. Now, this has never happened to me in a flight.. the beef was raw. And I mean raw, not "rare".
It looked good..



and then,



it might look differently with the picture, but trust me.. this was raw.. I'm from Argentina and I like my meat medium-rare (as it should be) in a pink/redish tone.. this was violet.



They forgot to cook one side of it?



They really had a problem with the catering, I guess. But this was unacceptable. Worse part was waking up and only having a small muffin because there was no breakfast available.

UAPremierGuy

I would write and ask for compensation. Unacceptable.

Cap'n Benj

That looks awesome to me!

Has anyone tried the Boursin encrusted steak? Im thinking of ordering it for a forthcoming JFK-LHR

Pinned

Prepared in a proper steakhouse - sure! But on an airplane during the beginning of a long flight you're just asking for trouble eating their low quality steaks cooked that rare IMO.

work2fly

...and even in a 'proper steakhouse', both top and bottom touch the grill, if only briefly.

Clearly a catering error...

Jordan D

Almost exactly the same menu as had on the AA98 ORD-LHR flight two nights ago. Except the breakfast was 'veggie friendly'.

Agreed. Almost exactly like mine. The Prosciutto was anything but: it was more salt dried bacon. With added salt.

I went for the Fish option - prawns as we would say in the UK rather than shrimp! Was excellent. Amongst the very best meals I've had on planes, IMHO. Perfect flavour and balance, and good amount of fish.

Only real complaint: what is the obsession with the sundae as a dessert option? So many good American desserts that could be had - enough with the sundaes!

tuchop

We didn't have the prawn option onboard, they didn't board it. They also forgot to board the breakfast options.
And I agree, sundae is OK.. but they should at least add a hot fudge brownie or something under it :P .

tom911

Flew AA 137 DFW-HKG, the 1245 departure on Friday, 8/15.



Prosciutto and Mozarella appetizer plus seasonal greens with fresh vegetables, sweet and spicy pecans and blue cheese



Entrees:

Spinach Stuffed Ravioli
Topped with smoked Gouda crème

Grilled Beef Filet
With shiitake mushroom sauce, spinach and corn mashed potatoes and baby bok choy

Sesame Crusted Salmon
With yuzu cream sauce, steamed red rice, ginger spaghetti squash, carrots and snap peas

Char Siu Duck
With curry lime sauce, coconut rice and sautéed spinach

I went with the salmon:



Snack was choice of teriyaki chicken wrap or grilled lemongrass shrimp (gone by my row):



Brunch prior to arrival was fresh seasonal greens with either scrambled eggs (served over a buttermilk biscuit with pabiano cream sauce, potatoes au gratin and New Mexico turkey sausage) or grilled shrimp with Chinese sausage and dried shrimp fried rice, accompanied with Four Seasons Mousse Cake:



Very enjoyable flight.

tom911

A very delicious Sea Bass with ginger mushroom sauce, red Thai rice and bok choy on today's HKG-DFW flight (other options were grilled beef filet, roasted duck breast, or tortellini pasta):



Rest of the flight's photos linked below.

Eastbay1K

Not too familiar with AA catering, which would be the best of the menu options on a JFK/EZE in the slanty seat cabina?

Chicken Panang
Sliced breast of chicken in panang curry sauce with stir-fried Asian vegetables and basmati rice

Boursin Crusted Beef Fillet
Grilled tenderloin of beef with a Boursin crust

Halibut with Gremolata
Seared halibut with sundried tomatoes and oregano gremolata accompanied by lemon risotto, broccolini and tomato fennel sauté

AA777

BLASHPHEMY!!!! What are you saying man?!?. It's the best dessert, it's trademark AA!!!

Cheers,
AA777

Carfield

September 2014
American Airlines AA 169
Los Angeles to Tokyo Narita

Business Class

Menu
We are pleased to present an exclusive Business Class menu. You may choose any combination of items for your meal to be served at any time you wish. We also offer traditional Japanese cuisine as a dining option. Your flight attendant can provide details about today’s selection.

Starter
Thai Chicken
With grilled five-spice pineapple, watermelon, and Asian mint dressing

Salad
Seasonal Greens with fresh vegetables, feta cheese and pepperoncini
With your choice of creamy pickled ginger dressing or premium extra olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Assorted gourmet breads will be served with your meal

Entrées
Chili Rubbed Beef Filet
Offered with black-pea pea chili sauce, creamy pancetta grits and grilled vegetable medley
Or
Mochi Chicken
Offered with teriykai sauce, roasted mashed sweet potatotes and baby bok choy
Or
Yakisoba Shrimp
Accompanied by yakisoba noodles, sautéed vegetables and red pickled ginger
Or
Cheese Stuffed Sacchetti
With sundried tomato Alfredo sauce and fresh grated Parmesan

Steamed Rice is available upon request

Dine Upon Request
You may choose one of the featured entrées to be served with an appetizer and dessert, presented all at once, at any time you wish.

Dessert
Ben & Jerry’s Traditional Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with your choice of hot fudge, butterscotch, or seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream & pecans

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Mid-flight Snacks
Help yourself to a variety of sweet and savory snacks located near our galley.

Snack
Entrées
Udon Noodles with broth

Gourmet Cheese Plate
An assortment of fine cheeses with garnishes

Brunch
Offered prior to arrival

Salad
Fresh Seasonal Greens
With bell pepper, radish and pepper cream dressing

Entrées
Three Cheese Omelette
With beef filet served with O’Brien potatoes
Or
Uno’s Pizza
Spinach and garlic

Dessert
Cappuccino Mousse Tart

Wine List
Champagne
Champagne Dangin

White Wine
Teramas Astruc Chardonnay
Tresolmos Lias Verdejo, Spain

Red Wine
Jean Claude Mas “Saint Chinian”
Killka Red Blend

Chase’s Choice
A wine from our cellars specially selected by Ken Chase

Dessert Wine
Bodegas Lustau Sherry, Jerez
Senhora do Convento Vintage Port

3/Cls, Business, LAX-NRT, Lunch – Dinner
73PM161 9/14 260C061-3A

Passmethesickbag

That halibut is amazing - glad to learn it's still around. Very possibly the best meal I have had in the air, and better than many restaurant meals I have had on the ground as well.