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Dec 28, 2025 | 4:27 pm

#1276

kirkwoodj

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Houston

Programs: UA GS 3MM & LT UC, Qantas Platinum, HA Pualani Gold, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador

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I preordered the cheese plate on PBI-IAH 11:30am departure today. Was decent, would do again on a light day like today. Glad the banana pudding will be gone.

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Dec 28, 2025 | 5:42 pm

#1277

KOENTY01

Join Date: Jun 2017

Posts: 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkwoodj

I Glad the banana pudding will be gone.

unfortunately the pudding is still on the menu for January.

Dec 28, 2025 | 6:59 pm

#1278

kirkwoodj

Join Date: Apr 2009

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KOENTY01

unfortunately the pudding is still on the menu for January.

Oh! Thought somebody mentioned upthread that it was gone. I don’t have any domestic bookings in January…

Dec 29, 2025 | 6:56 am

#1279

rch4u

Join Date: Jul 2005

Location: RIC

Programs: UA 1K MM

Posts: 3,448

Quote:

Originally Posted by KOENTY01

unfortunately the pudding is still on the menu for January.

No, it isn't. I have multiple January itineraries (non-transcons), and they're all the triple chocolate cheesecake.

Dec 29, 2025 | 7:18 am

#1280

kmersh

Join Date: Mar 2015

Posts: 2,036

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkwoodj

Oh! Thought somebody mentioned upthread that it was gone. I don’t have any domestic bookings in January…

I flew out of MCO a few days ago (now MCO and Flying Food Group, the catering outfit there routinely screws up, so who knows), but instead of the already terrible pudding there was a parfait of sorts that was absolutely gross.

It was similar to this monstrosity https://www.richsusa.com/products/ot...esserts/20698/, but I do not think it was as "fancy" in presentation.

Dec 29, 2025 | 4:52 pm

#1281

KOENTY01

Join Date: Jun 2017

Posts: 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by rch4u

No, it isn't. I have multiple January itineraries (non-transcons), and they're all the triple chocolate cheesecake.

Hopefully the itinerary menu is correct. But according to the internal catering ops page it says
“Magnolia Bakery Signature Banana Pudding” fingers crossed 🤞

Dec 29, 2025 | 10:52 pm

#1282

Pilot912FA

Join Date: Jun 2025

Location: SFO

Posts: 43

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkwoodj

I preordered the cheese plate on PBI-IAH 11:30am departure today. Was decent, would do again on a light day like today. Glad the banana pudding will be gone.

This looks mostly good. Except for what looks like Slim Jim meat sticks. I'd much prefer something like thinly sliced salame or prosciutto.

Dec 29, 2025 | 10:58 pm

#1283

Pilot912FA

Join Date: Jun 2025

Location: SFO

Posts: 43

SJC-DEN 9am flight. We both ordered the Monterey Jack & Red Pepper Egg White Bites. Our dish was oriented differently. I thought it was interesting that they offered mini plain croissant or mini chocolate croissant. Love the Chobani yogurt more than the banana pudding. My tray table had stain marks from a previous flight.

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Dec 30, 2025 | 12:57 am

#1284

krazykanuck

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Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: IAH

Programs: UA Plat, DL Credit Card Holder, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond

Posts: 13,477

IAH-ORD
12/28/2025
Scrambled Eggs

I was actually pretty happy with this. I cleared the upgrade as I walked to the gate, so no chance to pre order. Could have used some ketchup for the hash browns and some hot sauce overall, but honestly was pretty good for what it was. PDBs of sparkling, water, or mimosas were offered on the ground.

Dec 30, 2025 | 6:38 pm

#1285

elbombo

Join Date: Jul 2009

Location: Houston, TX

Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold

Posts: 284

ORD-IAH, Dec 28
UA2095, 4pm Departure
Kale and Romaine Salad

This salad isn't bad for a lighter option. A bit more chicken wouldn't hurt since the bread and pudding is inedible. Although nothing beats AA's grain bowl with salmon.

Dec 30, 2025 | 6:43 pm

#1286

elbombo

Join Date: Jul 2009

Location: Houston, TX

Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold

Posts: 284

IAH-DEN, Dec 30
UA241, 3pm departure
Baked Empanada

This is the hot empanada with mushroom, leek and Swiss cheese. The ingredient list on the back was way too long for my liking. A few rounds of the snack basket followed. Great proactive and friendly crew.

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Dec 30, 2025 | 11:43 pm

#1287

Pilot912FA

Join Date: Jun 2025

Location: SFO

Posts: 43

DEN-SJC UA728
We started with PDB sparkling wine or water. Meal service was slightly delayed due to turbulence. This probably contributed to not having warm towels. Was happy to find plenty of cashews in my nut mix.
The Porcini Tortelloni was OK. I preferred the Cacio e Pepe Ravioli because there was more sauce in that dish. The Tortelloni was on the dry side.
The Chicken Pizzaiola was also just OK; could have used more sauce. The chicken was not as moist and yummy as the Grilled Chicken Breast from Dec 11, 2025; would have chosen the Grilled Chicken Breast again, but it was not on the Dec 30, 2025 menu.
We got Lemon Dressing for the salad.

The cabin crew was awesome on this flight.

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Porcini Tortelloni

Chicken Pizzaiola

Jan 6, 2026 | 1:00 pm

#1288

TimothyDEN

Join Date: Dec 2023

Location: Denver

Programs: UA Silver IHG Rewards Platinum Elite

Posts: 19

Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by elbombo

The chicken looks fresher/ much less processed since I had it last.

Jan 8, 2026 | 12:54 pm

#1289

StuJ

Join Date: Sep 2024

Programs: MileagePlus Silver, BA Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Silver

Posts: 43

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazykanuck

I have to say this is my favourite breakfast recently. I think United have done well to have a “traditional” breakfast without it being too soggy or dry.
I definitely agree it would benefit from some Ketchup! A sachet would not go amiss 😉

Jan 13, 2026 | 6:51 am

#1290

kirkwoodj

Join Date: Apr 2009

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StuJ

I definitely agree it would benefit from some Ketchup! A sachet would not go amiss 😉

Put some in your liquids bag!

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