JL First Class: mixing meal options?
May 31, 2018, 6:38 pm
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JL First Class: mixing meal options?
Will have my first class experience on JAL soon!! ORD- NRT.
I always prefer Japanese food over western, especially on a Japanese carrier. Though I do love caviar. I read no less than ten trip reports and also searched thru the forums but can’t seem to find an answer: am I allowed to mix Japanese/ Western options for food in F? E.g., caviar (western) to start, then back to Japanese dishes? J- W- J, or W-J-J-W?
I mean, ideally I want both Western and Japanese appetizers (or whatever you call the caviar round). Is that possible?
My last F was on CX and gotta say the food was meh.
I always prefer Japanese food over western, especially on a Japanese carrier. Though I do love caviar. I read no less than ten trip reports and also searched thru the forums but can’t seem to find an answer: am I allowed to mix Japanese/ Western options for food in F? E.g., caviar (western) to start, then back to Japanese dishes? J- W- J, or W-J-J-W?
I mean, ideally I want both Western and Japanese appetizers (or whatever you call the caviar round). Is that possible?
My last F was on CX and gotta say the food was meh.
May 31, 2018, 7:44 pm
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I find it difficult to separate the Japanese entrees. Just ask for the entire Japanese set + some western dishes that you like.
They will accommodate you as long as the cabin is not full and there are extras available.
They will accommodate you as long as the cabin is not full and there are extras available.
May 31, 2018, 7:59 pm
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Too bad no more Salon. Sigh.
May 31, 2018, 11:12 pm
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Jun 1, 2018, 8:46 pm
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Thank you. I'm worried since I don't eat fish or anything "fishy" tasting or smelling I might be a bit hungry but if I can add a bit of rice that will help.
Jun 2, 2018, 8:25 am
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As others have said, I've found the mix/match to be NO problem. Better yet, are you traveling with others? We were a family of four in F last summer, booked six pax total. My kids didn't want caviar, nor did one of the non-family passengers. I feasted. And washed it down with Salon, kids are teens so their allocation was mine. Truly one of our better flights, ever!
Remember to bring a small fan you can plug in, to deal with the 80+ cabin temp.
Enjoy! - Jamie
Jun 2, 2018, 12:24 pm
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Wow, and you're visiting Japan? Maybe just connecting.
As others have said, I've found the mix/match to be NO problem. Better yet, are you traveling with others? We were a family of four in F last summer, booked six pax total. My kids didn't want caviar, nor did one of the non-family passengers. I feasted. And washed it down with Salon, kids are teens so their allocation was mine. Truly one of our better flights, ever!
Remember to bring a small fan you can plug in, to deal with the 80+ cabin temp.
Enjoy! - Jamie
As others have said, I've found the mix/match to be NO problem. Better yet, are you traveling with others? We were a family of four in F last summer, booked six pax total. My kids didn't want caviar, nor did one of the non-family passengers. I feasted. And washed it down with Salon, kids are teens so their allocation was mine. Truly one of our better flights, ever!
Remember to bring a small fan you can plug in, to deal with the 80+ cabin temp.
Enjoy! - Jamie
It is a pity Salon is no longer served by JAL.
Jun 4, 2018, 1:44 pm
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From my experience, of 3 flights in F-Class JFK-NRT and JFK-HND, I never had a problem asking from both menus. I usually order Japanese meal, ask for caviar and also a Western entree, everyt time they were able to accommodate, even with 7 people in F-Class. Enjoy your flight and your experience.
Cheers,
PedroNY
Cheers,
PedroNY
Jul 27, 2018, 10:34 am
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Jul 27, 2018, 11:00 am
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Will have my first class experience on JAL soon!! ORD- NRT.
I always prefer Japanese food over western, especially on a Japanese carrier. Though I do love caviar. I read no less than ten trip reports and also searched thru the forums but can’t seem to find an answer: am I allowed to mix Japanese/ Western options for food in F? E.g., caviar (western) to start, then back to Japanese dishes? J- W- J, or W-J-J-W?
I mean, ideally I want both Western and Japanese appetizers (or whatever you call the caviar round). Is that possible?
My last F was on CX and gotta say the food was meh.
I always prefer Japanese food over western, especially on a Japanese carrier. Though I do love caviar. I read no less than ten trip reports and also searched thru the forums but can’t seem to find an answer: am I allowed to mix Japanese/ Western options for food in F? E.g., caviar (western) to start, then back to Japanese dishes? J- W- J, or W-J-J-W?
I mean, ideally I want both Western and Japanese appetizers (or whatever you call the caviar round). Is that possible?
My last F was on CX and gotta say the food was meh.
i always do the same thing as you - caviar and japanese meal. i think they cater caviar for everyone on board.
Jul 28, 2018, 11:55 am
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