Tofino87

Haha, the parish of Al Safwa

lost_in_translation

Good post, but I’d point out the critics above are not tasting at 38K feet where things taste completely different as you note!

I quite like the Blanc des Millénaires (reminds me of flights in WY F) although I’d still rather have Krug (or La Grande Dame, Sir Winston Churchill, any one of a number of other prestige cuvées that are more my taste). It’s the Rare I’m not a particular fan of.

nomadabroad

Just as a point of comparison, EVA no longer serves La Grande Dame in J too.

Has been replaced with LPGS for JFK/CDG flights and Duval Leroy Clos des Bouveries 2006 for the rest.

seanp7

The CH Blanc des Millénaires is an excellent drop. I know it's a bit disappointing to those obsessed with Krug, but I'd be quite happy with this - particularly as I generally only have 1-2 glasses and then move on to wine. QR's current red wine F selection is exquisite!

kyle9292

Is there any dishes which they will limit you to one serving (ie. Caviar, lobster)?
Has anyone flown with their partner and been able to convince them to leave the two of you a bottle of Krug?

kyle9292

Is there any dishes which they will limit you to one serving (ie. Caviar, lobster)?
Has anyone flown with their partner and been able to convince them to leave the two of you a bottle of Krug?

SilverChris

this isn't a buffet. There are of course limits to how much they can serve to each passenger, since there's a finite amount of food catered. The crew will happily serve you extras once others have been offered their fair share.
Keep in mind that you might not be the only ones flying F. If there are other passengers around, I won't expect the crew to say yes.

carrotjuice

I had in the past been offered a second serving of caviar when I could find nothing else that I'd like to eat. Then again there were only 4 passengers in F cabin that day, and 3 of them (as far as I could tell) were asleep for most of the journey.

Tobias-UK

The champagne might not be Krug! The Piper-Heidsieck 'Rare' Brut Millesime 2006 has appeared on all of my recent flights. I find 'Rare' quite an agreeable wine and am certainly not put out by the absence of Krug. All that said, why would you want them to leave the bottle with you? Much better to have it in the chiller until it's time to refill your glass.

KingCanute

Indeed! And also to avoid bottles flying around during unexpected turbulence etc.

They will refill your glasses at the ding of a bell, subject to not running out (it's a communal supply after all) or the passenger becoming overly tired and emotional. Plus it's a First Class cabin on an Arabic airline. A little situational and cultural sensitivity might be appreciated by the other passengers and crew.

El_Duderito

Overall a good flight, but no longer as good as it was. No Krug, Business Class amenity kit and cheapish PJs. I'd happily fly this route again if there wasn't a long layover for my connection to Europe.




greeting from the kitchen: some thai minced chicken wrapped in egg

caviar with rose champagne

delicious duck salad with fish sauce

beef short rib with white curry sauce and coconut shoots cut like thin broad noodles

dessert tart

KingCanute

DOH-DXB (evening flight June)

Squeezing this in here just because it's sold as First...

KingCanute

DXB-DOH late evening flight June

Just to top and tail the above, this is the return menu on the same aircraft. Different snacks!

(bus gates at DXB both ways {and on arrival at DOH} for the full F experience )



Update, includes chicken wrap:



The raspberry eclair was delicious and very fresh, compliments to the pastry chef!

Tofino87

Does anyone here have recent experience with DOH-IST? How was it? TIA

Carfield

June 2023
Qatar Airways First Class
QR 6 London Heathrow to Doha 8:30am departure








À la carte
Dine at any time of your choosing and in any order, from our extensive a la carte menu

Breakfast



Fresh orange juice
Banana and coconut smoothie

Starters
Seasonal fresh fruits


Greek yogurt, mango compote and toasted granola with nuts
Choice of breakfast cereals – Kellogg’s Corn Flakes or Fruit ‘n Fibre

Mains
Traditional Arabic breakfast with pita bread
Feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives and foul medames

Omelette with Mornay sauce and seared chicken sausage
Potato rösti, creamed spinach, and vine cherry tomatoes

Scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on grilled sourdough
Porcini duxelles and Portobello mushroom




Bakery
A selection of breakfast pastries and breads



Light snacks
Selection of crisps, popcorn, chocolates and biscuits

A380 Galley Snacks




Lunch

Amuse bouche




Artisan bread
Dip your bread or drizzle one of our fine olive oils on your favorite dish.
Monte Vibiano olive oils infused with balsamic vinegar, tomato chili or spicy lemon are available upon request.



Soup
Cream of artichoke




Appetizers
Oscietra caviar with Balik salmon
Served with a selection of accompaniments, blinis and melba toast

Cod brandade with Romesco ragû and fresh seasonal truffles
Balsamic pearls, cherry tomato and vinaigrettes

Alaskan king crab leg with apple and hazelnut salad
Celeriac puree and asparagus




Classic Arabic mezze served with pita bread
Hummus, moutabel and muhammara

Mains
Dou of lamb – herb roasted rack and braised shoulder
Cavolo nero, potato terrine, garlic chips and minted lamb jus

Seared Atlantic halibut with grilled tiger prawn and mussels
Seafood broth, samphire and bonito flakes




[Soup is missing so the dish ended being very dry]

Gulf style chicken saloona
Basmati saffron rice

Spelt risotto with crumbled hazelnut
Baby carrots and truffled soya labneh

Cheese plate
Selection of the finest international cheese
Served with grainex, lavosh, and assortment of accompaniments

Desserts
Baby pear frangipane with sable crumble
Hot chocolate sauce






White chocolate banoffee tart
Caramelized banana and raspberry

Fresh berries with orange syrup




Gourmet ice cream selection

LHR-DOH/FC/HBLDML/SAB/CY1/J2

June 2023
Qatar Airways First Class
Wine List

Champagne
Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires 2007, France
Laurent-Perrier, Alexandra Rosé 2006, France

Chardonnay
J Moreau & Fils, Chablis Grand cru Blanchot 2016, France

Sauvignon Blanc
J. De Villebois Vieilles Vignes, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2021, France

Discovery
Keller, Hubacker Dalsheim Riesling 2020 Grosses Gewächs, Germany

Bordeaux
Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 2008, France

Shiraz
Ares, Two Hands Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014, Australia

Discovery
Vega Sicilia, Pintia Toro 2017, Spain

Dessert Wine
Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, Premier Grand Cru Classé Sauternes 2002, France

Port
Dow’s 20 Years Old Tawny Port, Portugal

Spirits
Glenmorangie, Single Malt Scotch Whisky 19 Years Old
Chivas Regal Blended Scotch Whisky 18 Years Old
Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Beluga Vodka
Tanqueray No Ten
Bacardi Añejo Cuatro
Bacardi Carta Blanca White Rum

Aperol
Martini Extra Dry Vermouth

Beers
Stella Artois
Leffe
Budweiser

Cognac & Liqueurs
Frapin XO VIP
Bailey’s Original Irish Cream

FC JUNE-23