First Class JPMLS
Jan 21, 2018, 8:05 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 21
First Class JPMLS
Hello,
I am able select Japanese Meal under the special meal selection for my coming trip from LAX to ICN. I was wondering what exactly this meal is going to be like. Is this meal similar to kyo-kaiseki Japanese meal offering that is served between SIN-NRT route? I have read some reports that this is only a 2 course meal, and some members advise this meal is not up to the usual first class standard meal. I am selecting this for the second meal service, and I thank you for your expert opinions.
I am able select Japanese Meal under the special meal selection for my coming trip from LAX to ICN. I was wondering what exactly this meal is going to be like. Is this meal similar to kyo-kaiseki Japanese meal offering that is served between SIN-NRT route? I have read some reports that this is only a 2 course meal, and some members advise this meal is not up to the usual first class standard meal. I am selecting this for the second meal service, and I thank you for your expert opinions.
Jan 21, 2018, 10:14 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Bangkok/Singapore
Programs: Frantic Hilton/Marriott runs
Posts: 926
Is this a Book the Cook selection? If so it should be that - check out the reviews in the Book the Cook thread
Jan 23, 2018, 7:39 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: UK
Programs: SQ TPPS (24), Qatar Platinum, IHG Diamond Elite RA, ACCOR Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 95
The Kyo Kaiseki is a BTC option out of Singapore (Suites / First Class) and certainly one of the best meals I've had on board SQ. There has been one occasion when I've seen it offered as part of the regular on-board menu from SIN-NRT, but that was some years back.
Jan 23, 2018, 8:37 am
#7
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 654
I have flights for March end, April and May and all show I’m able to BTC.
Jan 23, 2018, 9:49 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 192
Interesting. Singapore told me 30 days after I struggled with getting BTC to load for a September flight. Perhaps it's more and they're just being careful.
Jan 23, 2018, 6:08 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: MNL / SFO / NYC
Programs: IHG Spire | Marriott Plat | UA Plat | AA Plat Pro
Posts: 533
My flight in May 2018 opened up BTC in Nov 2017 ... so basically 6 months before so maybe try checking in March (on the same date as your September flight not March 1)
Jan 24, 2018, 6:03 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 654
Sometimes the in-flight meal is better than BTC choice so they have done this to minimize those that request changes during flight. Which does happen often.
Jan 26, 2018, 6:07 pm
#11
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,422
In business class any flight to or from Japan has hana koreiki on the onboard menu (but not book the cook).
Apr 12, 2018, 5:17 am
#12
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: London | Sydney
Programs: LH HON, QF CL, SQ TPPS, AF Plat, VS Gold, VA Plat, EK Gold, HH Diamond, WoH Globalist, Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,528
Hi there, anyone know if ex-SIN in F the Kyo-Kaiseki from the dinner BTC is the same as the one from the BTC breakfast menu?
Thinking of ordering it for breakfast so I can order another substantial meal from the dinner menu 1am departure to London, supper menu on board only)
Thinking of ordering it for breakfast so I can order another substantial meal from the dinner menu 1am departure to London, supper menu on board only)
Apr 12, 2018, 7:41 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: UK
Programs: SQ TPPS (24), Qatar Platinum, IHG Diamond Elite RA, ACCOR Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 95
Had this just last week and has been already stated, the breakfast Kyo-Kaiseki option is completely different to the lunch or dinner - I had it for both breakfast and lunch and really enjoyed it! 