Jan 14, 2022, 10:42 am
Last edit by: bgriff
2005 - 2019 discussion can be found at https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/singapore-airlines-krisflyer/493018-book-cook-thread-47.html
Menus can be viewed at https://inflightmenu.singaporeair.com/home
Menus can be viewed at https://inflightmenu.singaporeair.com/home
Book the cook 2020 onward
Jan 30, 2020, 6:11 am
#16
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Lobster Thermidor Question
Hey folks,
For upcoming flights ex-FRA and SIN in Suites, lobster thermidor is still listed in the Book the Cook menu. However the description of the dish doesn't match. Boston lobster thermidor for instance is described as lobster meat sauteed in butter, period. Ex-JFK the old thermidor description is still posted. Has anyone had these dishes ex-FRA & SIN recently & can you confirm whether the traditional thermidor is being served or not? Thanks!
For upcoming flights ex-FRA and SIN in Suites, lobster thermidor is still listed in the Book the Cook menu. However the description of the dish doesn't match. Boston lobster thermidor for instance is described as lobster meat sauteed in butter, period. Ex-JFK the old thermidor description is still posted. Has anyone had these dishes ex-FRA & SIN recently & can you confirm whether the traditional thermidor is being served or not? Thanks!
Feb 2, 2020, 7:25 pm
#18
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Feb 9, 2020, 1:07 am
#22
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: MEL/YMML
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BTC for MEL-SIN (or MEL-WLG):
Indian lamb shank curry
Indian lamb shank curry with spiced vegetables and basmati rice
I'll rate this one as great. Lamb was delicious, especially with the sauce. For some reason there was few pieces of paneer on the dish (wasn't mentioned on the BTC menu, but tasted good nonetheless)
Grilled beef in green peppercorn sauce
Grilled beef in green peppercorn sauce with seasonal vegetables and gratin potatoes
This one is actually quite good. Perfectly tender piece of meat, cooked slightly over medium.
Indian lamb shank curry with spiced vegetables and basmati rice
I'll rate this one as great. Lamb was delicious, especially with the sauce. For some reason there was few pieces of paneer on the dish (wasn't mentioned on the BTC menu, but tasted good nonetheless)
Grilled beef in green peppercorn sauce
Grilled beef in green peppercorn sauce with seasonal vegetables and gratin potatoes
This one is actually quite good. Perfectly tender piece of meat, cooked slightly over medium.
Last edited by antebellum; Feb 9, 2020 at 1:24 am
Feb 9, 2020, 9:17 pm
#24
Join Date: Oct 2018
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On one of my SQ flights (SIN-MEL) they list lobster thermidor as an option. Normally I'd prefer one of the more flavorful local dishes (peranakan ayam buah keluak is the choice now). But after reading here and elsewhere just how good the lobster is, and a bit of a "fear of missing out" (as it is, presumably, going away) - is it worth trying?
Feb 10, 2020, 7:44 am
#25
Join Date: Oct 2019
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On one of my SQ flights (SIN-MEL) they list lobster thermidor as an option. Normally I'd prefer one of the more flavorful local dishes (peranakan ayam buah keluak is the choice now). But after reading here and elsewhere just how good the lobster is, and a bit of a "fear of missing out" (as it is, presumably, going away) - is it worth trying?
Feb 10, 2020, 9:04 pm
#28
Join Date: Oct 2018
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As an aside, once on EgyptAir I saw someone who ordered a vegetarian meal, which was brought separately. Then, as FAs passed with a cart carrying regular dishes, helped himself to a second set. That was a neat trick
Feb 10, 2020, 9:21 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,277
Fair enough. Photos made it look like a set for one. So I was wondering.
As an aside, once on EgyptAir I saw someone who ordered a vegetarian meal, which was brought separately. Then, as FAs passed with a cart carrying regular dishes, helped himself to a second set. That was a neat trick
As an aside, once on EgyptAir I saw someone who ordered a vegetarian meal, which was brought separately. Then, as FAs passed with a cart carrying regular dishes, helped himself to a second set. That was a neat trick
think this is possible as well as long as everyone one have their meal. Think there is someone who posted recently that he have several main course from menu to try as he prefer to eat later. And these are left overs.
Feb 11, 2020, 5:50 am
#30
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But I once had preordered lobster and then the pho on the inflight menu tickled my fancy, so I politely asked whether they could check if they have a spare pho when all other passengers have been fed. And they did, so I had the pho from the inflight menu in addition to the BTC lobster.