Best Meal on Plane, EVER?
Jun 22, 2014, 2:17 pm
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Best Meal on Plane, EVER?
It has been a long time since my last post but, I return to shout about something which changed my evening last week on my return back from Singapore... I had the BEST meal on a plane, ever!
On the BA 16 in First, the Thai Yellow Curry with Roasted Duck, with extra sauce! Absolutely exquisite!
Got me thinking, ever had that meal which would rival the best restaurant? and what was it?
On the BA 16 in First, the Thai Yellow Curry with Roasted Duck, with extra sauce! Absolutely exquisite!
Got me thinking, ever had that meal which would rival the best restaurant? and what was it?
Jun 22, 2014, 2:21 pm
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I'm afraid I'm going to plump for the AA ice cream sundaes. Bragging rights: had one 15 minutes ago.
I've had some great meals in CCR London too, but that probably doesn't count. Risotto and the Cambridge Cream.
I've had some great meals in CCR London too, but that probably doesn't count. Risotto and the Cambridge Cream.
Jun 22, 2014, 2:23 pm
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Jun 22, 2014, 2:30 pm
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Jun 22, 2014, 2:34 pm
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BA CE from MAD to LHR a couple of years ago I had a fantastic lamb hot pot. It is the only time I have ever asked for seconds.
The only problem the crew had was explaining "hot pot" to the Spanish customers.
The only problem the crew had was explaining "hot pot" to the Spanish customers.
Jun 22, 2014, 2:35 pm
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I've had a few stunning dishes on planes, but they have most often been cold dishes. In J, TK, OS, and AZ (long haul) are amongst best in class in my experience, but AF also occasionally has stunning starters and desserts in J (including some stunning poached lobster a couple of times) and P. I have also had a few excellent dishes on QF, QR, MU, and CX but less regularly.
Jun 22, 2014, 3:08 pm
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Many years ago when Business Class was just a dream (before I found flyertalk!) we were travelling in economy from JFK to MAN on Delta. Names tannoyed and we were in Business Elite - our lucky day.
Whether it was the surprise of the Business Class experience I'm not sure, but the rack of lamb that was served was one of the most enjoyable meals ever.
Always had a soft spot for DL after that
Whether it was the surprise of the Business Class experience I'm not sure, but the rack of lamb that was served was one of the most enjoyable meals ever.
Always had a soft spot for DL after that
Jun 22, 2014, 3:31 pm
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All a bit fishy.... Smoked salmon starter, simple maybe but good quality (for a change)
And I have to say that the fish pie that used to be served was good, too....
And I have to say that the fish pie that used to be served was good, too....
Jun 22, 2014, 3:38 pm
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Had a very tasty fillet of beef in teriyaki sauce with wasabi mash on AA between JFK and SFO on Friday. I won't mention the dried up husk of a quail that I had on the proceeding BA flight though… Oops, I just did.
Jun 22, 2014, 3:51 pm
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In the air - probably a rack of lamb I had a handful of years ago on CX. Definitely (good) restaurant quality.
At the airport - the seasonal (Xmas) goose carpaccio started and roasted goose main at the LH First Class Terminal.
At the airport - the seasonal (Xmas) goose carpaccio started and roasted goose main at the LH First Class Terminal.
