ARCHIVE: 2018 AA International Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
May 20, 2018, 8:36 am
#211
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PEK-DFW in a couple of weeks, any one know what is usually the Asian Veg meal out of PEK?
MAD-DFW:
Slow-Cooked Beef Slow-Cooked Beef
red wine sauce, spätzle noodles, sautéed Romanesco
Grilled Sea Bass Grilled Sea Bass
mustard vinaigrette, warm potato salad, asparagus tips, vine tomatoes
Dukkah-Marinated Organic Chicken Breast
spicy harissa sauce, dill basmati rice, broad beans in tomato sauce
Whole-Grain Penne Whole-Grain Penne
caponata alla siciliana, grilled zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, shaved Parmesan
MAD-DFW:
Slow-Cooked Beef Slow-Cooked Beef
red wine sauce, spätzle noodles, sautéed Romanesco
Grilled Sea Bass Grilled Sea Bass
mustard vinaigrette, warm potato salad, asparagus tips, vine tomatoes
Dukkah-Marinated Organic Chicken Breast
spicy harissa sauce, dill basmati rice, broad beans in tomato sauce
Whole-Grain Penne Whole-Grain Penne
caponata alla siciliana, grilled zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, shaved Parmesan
May 20, 2018, 8:39 am
#212
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I had the Herbed Chicken JFK-LHR last month and it was one of the better meals I've had on AA recently.
May 20, 2018, 9:31 am
#213
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AA 78 DFW-LHR tomorrow. I chose the chicken for tomorrow and on the return.
Dinner meals
Lunch meals
Choose Later
Dinner meals
- Choose Later
- Tamarind Ginger Filet of Beef Brussels sprouts, basmati rice
- Panko Crusted Prawns roasted rainbow carrots, zucchini noodles, ginger hibiscus
- Grilled Herbed Chicken tomato quinoa rice, haricots verts, tikka masala sauce
- Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto Campanelli roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, shaved Parmesan
Lunch meals
Choose Later
- Slow-Cooked Beef red wine sauce, spätzle noodles, sautéed Romanesco
- Grilled Sea Bass mustard vinaigrette, warm potato salad, asparagus tips, vine tomatoes
- Dukkah-Marinated Organic Chicken Breast spicy harissa sauce, dill basmati rice, broad beans in tomato sauce
- Whole-Grain Penne caponata alla siciliana, grilled zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, shaved Parmesan
Last edited by enviroian; May 20, 2018 at 9:37 am
May 21, 2018, 9:05 pm
#214
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 3
Traveling LAX-HKG in a few weeks -any suggestions here will be greatly appreciated...
LAX-HKG: Dinner
HKG-LAX: Lunch
LAX-HKG: Dinner
- Asiago-stuffed Gnocchi arugula pesto, roasted tomatoes, burrata cheese
- Grilled Beef Filet zinfandel demi-glace, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, broccolini, red peppers
- Lobster Ravioli lobster cream sauce, sautéed spinach
- Thai Green Curry chicken, steamed white rice
HKG-LAX: Lunch
- Roast Duck egg fried rice, sugar snap peas, carrots, plum sauce
- Black Angus Beef Filet red wine demi-glace, twice-baked potato, asparagus, roasted cherry tomato
- Sautéed Salmon Filet herb butter, lemon risotto, asparagus
- Chickpea Masala saffron basmati rice
A few people have had complaints about Duck dishes on J, but I've had it a few times on both AA and CX flights and actually enjoyed it.
Hope there are some feedback out there for our Dinner Menu, it is probably one of the worst menu AA has ever had.
May 22, 2018, 6:50 am
#215
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,620
AA 78 DFW-LHR tomorrow. I chose the chicken for tomorrow and on the return.
Dinner meals
Lunch meals
Choose Later
Dinner meals
- Choose Later
- Tamarind Ginger Filet of Beef Brussels sprouts, basmati rice
- Panko Crusted Prawns roasted rainbow carrots, zucchini noodles, ginger hibiscus
- Grilled Herbed Chicken tomato quinoa rice, haricots verts, tikka masala sauce
- Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto Campanelli roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, shaved Parmesan
Lunch meals
Choose Later
- Slow-Cooked Beef red wine sauce, spätzle noodles, sautéed Romanesco
- Grilled Sea Bass mustard vinaigrette, warm potato salad, asparagus tips, vine tomatoes
- Dukkah-Marinated Organic Chicken Breast spicy harissa sauce, dill basmati rice, broad beans in tomato sauce
- Whole-Grain Penne caponata alla siciliana, grilled zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, shaved Parmesan
The wife had the Dukkah-Marinated Chicken ex-LHR and said it was one of the best AA meals that she can remember since the merger.
May 22, 2018, 6:55 am
#216
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I just had this last week and agree that it was quite good. The chicken was actually really moist.
May 22, 2018, 7:29 am
#217
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,620
He then came back to my wife after she finished the chicken and said how was it? The pilot is raving about it and I am going to have it for my meal as we lots of left over chicken.
May 22, 2018, 7:40 am
#218
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Any feel for what standard PE meals are? I'm assuming, like the seat, akin to domestic F meals?
May 22, 2018, 12:04 pm
#219
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I think I read somewhere that PE meals are a subset of the J meals, served on china all at once (as opposed to in courses).
When I booked a PE flight, I was shown an inactive link to choose meals, with the message that I will be able to choose 30 days before the flight. That's a pretty good sign!
May 22, 2018, 12:50 pm
#220
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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...m#post29581996
I think I read somewhere that PE meals are a subset of the J meals, served on china all at once (as opposed to in courses).
When I booked a PE flight, I was shown an inactive link to choose meals, with the message that I will be able to choose 30 days before the flight. That's a pretty good sign!
I think I read somewhere that PE meals are a subset of the J meals, served on china all at once (as opposed to in courses).
When I booked a PE flight, I was shown an inactive link to choose meals, with the message that I will be able to choose 30 days before the flight. That's a pretty good sign!
May 23, 2018, 3:53 pm
#221
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: OC CA
Programs: AA PLAT 2MM
Posts: 37
I have the exact same Dinner menu for my upcoming DFW-HKG flight in June. It was either the Ravioli or Beef Filet for me and I have pre-ordered the Beef Filet. I would choose the Green Curry only if it was Duck (had it on the same route last year and actually enjoyed it). I've never had AA's Beef Filet because of all the complaints on FT but am willing to give it a try. Beef ribs on AA, however are absolutely delicious!
A few people have had complaints about Duck dishes on J, but I've had it a few times on both AA and CX flights and actually enjoyed it.
Hope there are some feedback out there for our Dinner Menu, it is probably one of the worst menu AA has ever had.
A few people have had complaints about Duck dishes on J, but I've had it a few times on both AA and CX flights and actually enjoyed it.
Hope there are some feedback out there for our Dinner Menu, it is probably one of the worst menu AA has ever had.
Based on other reviews I'll have to skip the Salmon, and the Beef Filet seems hit or miss -unless anyone's had success by requesting rare or asking that it be under-cooked so the meat actually has some pink in the middle.
So I'll probably go with the curry again, and try the Chickpea Masala.
May 23, 2018, 11:51 pm
#222
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 3
So after a few Google searches, I was able to find out that our menu was almost identical to a menu in 2016.
Also, Boardingarea did a review on our menu just last week. The Beef looked very dry and had no red peppers despite the mention on the menu. I might switch my meal to the lobster ravioli or gnocchi instead.
Also, Boardingarea did a review on our menu just last week. The Beef looked very dry and had no red peppers despite the mention on the menu. I might switch my meal to the lobster ravioli or gnocchi instead.
May 24, 2018, 12:18 pm
#223
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 11
Will be on AA56 MIA-LHR next month.
Any suggestions on these options?
Braised Short Ribs brown basmati rice, kimchi pickled red cabbage, bulgogi sauce
Herb-crusted Snapper cauliflower purée, roasted butternut squash, spicy pickled onions
Grilled Ancho Pepper Free-range Chicken parsnip pancakes, gin and orange braised endives
Bulgur and Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom roasted golden beets, crumbled fontina, arrabbiata sauce
Thanks!
Any suggestions on these options?
Braised Short Ribs brown basmati rice, kimchi pickled red cabbage, bulgogi sauce
Herb-crusted Snapper cauliflower purée, roasted butternut squash, spicy pickled onions
Grilled Ancho Pepper Free-range Chicken parsnip pancakes, gin and orange braised endives
Bulgur and Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom roasted golden beets, crumbled fontina, arrabbiata sauce
Thanks!
May 26, 2018, 10:45 am
#224
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Location: Houston, TX
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DFW to HKG in F in june my choices are pork belly, sea bass, cauliflower steak or Thai chicken curry. This is pretty pathetic for F. No beef option. No non-Asian chicken option. Going for great.
May 26, 2018, 11:21 am
#225
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Posts: 1,896
I love the Sea Bass that AA serves on international flights. Have you ever tried it?