Book the Cook Business Class Suggestions
Apr 14, 2014, 7:10 pm
#136
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Singapore, Macau/HK
Programs: SQ *G, SPG Plat, IHG Plat, Le Accor Silver, Marriott Plat
Posts: 87
Ex Sydney please avoid the Lamb curry. Ex SIN lobster is good but I really liked the Beef Rendang (if u love spicy food).
Apr 20, 2014, 8:25 am
#138
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Programs: KrisFlyer Elite Gold
Posts: 113
Although they were OK, as you don't know the full description of the meal, I think overall I'd rather choose from the standard menu where I can always find something good.
Apr 20, 2014, 6:41 pm
#139
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: SPG, A3, SQ, AA, AV, QT, VA, LH, EK
Posts: 168
When you do the BTC, are you simply choosing the "main" and then you still have the normal entrees etc like everyone else?
I've only ever had the meals off the menu in business and have never btc'd before.
Apr 20, 2014, 7:21 pm
#140
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 118
Given I haven't been able to make any selections because I think my flights are too far away,
When you do the BTC, are you simply choosing the "main" and then you still have the normal entrees etc like everyone else?
I've only ever had the meals off the menu in business and have never btc'd before.
When you do the BTC, are you simply choosing the "main" and then you still have the normal entrees etc like everyone else?
I've only ever had the meals off the menu in business and have never btc'd before.
Apr 28, 2014, 6:54 am
#144
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Singapore / India
Programs: SQ QPP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Taj Inner Circle Gold
Posts: 639
The taste is actually pretty good but the portion is too small (it's in a small bowl not much bigger than a chinese rice bowl). It comes with rice which is a lot. To me, too much carbs and too little of the dish itself. The rice is dry too (at least on the flight I was particularly on).
So far, I like the nut-crusted fillet, and the new angus burger best. But these will be too heavy for me on night flights. I would pick the seared black cod for night flights, it was surprisingly perfectly-cooked and moist at least on the flight I was on.
May 11, 2014, 12:48 am
#145
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: LAX, SIN
Programs: SQ Gold, UA 1K
Posts: 40
Are there any recommendation for breakfast book the cook?
These are the available choices:
Dim sum
Fish congee
Fish porridge
Fish ball kway teoy
Grilled angus beef burger
Kyo kaiseki
Nasir biryani
Nasi lemak
Poached egg surveyed with hollandaise sauce
Warm waffle with strawberry coulis
Whole grain crisp bread
Yu pain mi fen
Thanks! Any input is appreciated!
These are the available choices:
Dim sum
Fish congee
Fish porridge
Fish ball kway teoy
Grilled angus beef burger
Kyo kaiseki
Nasir biryani
Nasi lemak
Poached egg surveyed with hollandaise sauce
Warm waffle with strawberry coulis
Whole grain crisp bread
Yu pain mi fen
Thanks! Any input is appreciated!
Jul 9, 2014, 12:37 pm
#146
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
Fish recommendations Ex-SIN
I ordered the following for my Mom's recent flight from TPE-SIN (SQ877 lunch) since she only wants to eat fish. She doesn't like stuff that's too sweet hence didn't choose the Teriyaki fish.
Cod fillet with citrus saffron cream sauce
Pan seared cod fillet with citrus saffron cream sauce, sundried tomato couscous and buttered vegetables.
I'm happy that she liked it. For the SIN-TPE segment (SQ878 lunch), any recommendations? The freaking menu is extensive..
Cod fillet with citrus saffron cream sauce
Pan seared cod fillet with citrus saffron cream sauce, sundried tomato couscous and buttered vegetables.
I'm happy that she liked it. For the SIN-TPE segment (SQ878 lunch), any recommendations? The freaking menu is extensive..
Jul 10, 2014, 5:13 am
#147
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: No programs & No Points!!!
Posts: 14,222
I'm about to Book the Cook from Sydney and back. I want to do this as I like simple foods and I don't like all the fancy shmancy stuff up the front of the plane. I just want cereal or toast for breakfast, a simple chicken fillet and vegies... but I'll eat any desert!!!!
Jul 23, 2014, 7:15 pm
#148
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM SK EBG LATAM BL
Posts: 23,309
Had the duck red curry last week, very tasty 
However a bit heavy, and perhaps shouldn't have had it on a 7 hour redeye
Yesterday, ex-PER there was no BTC, so I gambled and did Seafood Meal, and a nice fish and prawns came out. Even the pre meal sate was 3 skewers of snapper.
However a bit heavy, and perhaps shouldn't have had it on a 7 hour redeye
Yesterday, ex-PER there was no BTC, so I gambled and did Seafood Meal, and a nice fish and prawns came out. Even the pre meal sate was 3 skewers of snapper.
Jul 26, 2014, 10:40 pm
#149
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: SQ, NH, OZ, GA
Posts: 132
I was not able to book the cook. They told me the flight I am in don't allow book the cook (SQ638/SQ637). That was both via online (no menu shown - only the standard veggie option like in Y booking) and telephone. Is it because my flights are too far in advance (June 2015)?