which lounge is the best at TPE
Mar 28, 2024, 10:59 pm
#151
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Mar 28, 2024, 11:18 pm
#152
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Mar 30, 2024, 10:02 am
#153
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Started to drink the Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength (also 700ml) from Starlux in-flight duty free, delicious
Mar 30, 2024, 10:00 pm
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Mar 31, 2024, 12:17 pm
#157
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When perusing the hot dogs, remember the sage advice from the old knight in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - "choose wisely". You want to find the hot dogs that have been spinning a long time and are fully cooked through and hot, and they are not always in the back row because other customers think those are the best ones, and take from there first. The sweet spot for avoiding 12 hours of lav hopping is generally on the middle rollers.
Mar 31, 2024, 7:15 pm
#158
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Personally I think the garden is excellent.
Mar 31, 2024, 9:43 pm
#159
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I've been to the EVA Star Lounge twice recently and I found the food quite good -- not as good as SQ or CX but definitely not as bad as some people here described. Their buffet spread seems to be Asian focused, and I see that they have limited Western options. So maybe that's why some people find the food unappealing.
But the last time I was there I really liked the spaghetti with sliced chorizo in a rich tomato sauce, complemented with a blend of sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots.
For those who like Asian food, be sure to try their pork buns which are cooked in a special way -- panfried first and then steamed. They are really good!
My complete review is below.
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https://gourmetflyer.com/eva-the-sta...rt-tpe-review/
But the last time I was there I really liked the spaghetti with sliced chorizo in a rich tomato sauce, complemented with a blend of sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots.
For those who like Asian food, be sure to try their pork buns which are cooked in a special way -- panfried first and then steamed. They are really good!
My complete review is below.
DISCLAIMER: LINKS TO MY BLOG
https://gourmetflyer.com/eva-the-sta...rt-tpe-review/
Apr 1, 2024, 1:25 am
#161
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Are you sure that's chorizo and not some of the hot dogs that were near end of shelf life? 🤣
Apr 15, 2024, 8:21 am
#162
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Geberal BR TPE lounge access question. Apologies if this not the correct forum (I did a search but alas)
Flying CAN-TPE-YYZ next week. CAN-TPE in J TPE-YYZ in PY.
Would I get lounge acess at TPE in this scenario? I know on some other airlines there is a rule for lounge access that indicates 'A same day business class ticket' allows lounge access even if the next flight is not in business class.
Thanks in advance
Flying CAN-TPE-YYZ next week. CAN-TPE in J TPE-YYZ in PY.
Would I get lounge acess at TPE in this scenario? I know on some other airlines there is a rule for lounge access that indicates 'A same day business class ticket' allows lounge access even if the next flight is not in business class.
Thanks in advance
Apr 15, 2024, 10:09 am
#163
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Geberal BR TPE lounge access question. Apologies if this not the correct forum (I did a search but alas)
Flying CAN-TPE-YYZ next week. CAN-TPE in J TPE-YYZ in PY.
Would I get lounge acess at TPE in this scenario? I know on some other airlines there is a rule for lounge access that indicates 'A same day business class ticket' allows lounge access even if the next flight is not in business class.
Thanks in advance
Flying CAN-TPE-YYZ next week. CAN-TPE in J TPE-YYZ in PY.
Would I get lounge acess at TPE in this scenario? I know on some other airlines there is a rule for lounge access that indicates 'A same day business class ticket' allows lounge access even if the next flight is not in business class.
Thanks in advance
Apr 19, 2024, 10:42 am
#165
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Might be pretty touch and go at that time of night since there's a big bank of flights that all depart around midnight.