Book the Cook 2005 - 2019
Dec 28, 2019, 10:09 pm
#1366
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,739
I could see it as a breakfast item, for lunch it definitely won't be everyone's cup of to tea so to say.
Dec 29, 2019, 5:00 pm
#1367
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 95
I have HKG-SIN-FRA-JFK booked all in Suites in a couple of weeks.
HKG-SIN
Panfried Lamb Rack with mustard rosemary sauce
SIN-FRA
Classic Lobster Thermidor
&
Char Siew Wanton Soup
FRA-JFK
Bavarian Style Pork Belly
&
Honey Glazed Duck
Thoughts on these?
How is the Bavarian Style Pork Belly?
HKG-SIN
Panfried Lamb Rack with mustard rosemary sauce
SIN-FRA
Classic Lobster Thermidor
&
Char Siew Wanton Soup
FRA-JFK
Bavarian Style Pork Belly
&
Honey Glazed Duck
Thoughts on these?
How is the Bavarian Style Pork Belly?
Dec 30, 2019, 4:49 pm
#1368
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,575
I ordered BTC for my SFO-HKG flight in J last week the Jumbo Shrimp in Thai Curry whose description was "jumbo shrimps in Thai red curry sauce served with assorted vegetables and fried rice noodles".
The description was completely misleading. As a PSA for folks who may wish to order the same dish and, like me, was expecting a bowl of Thai curry with jumbo shrimps - just be warned that it is NOT.
Rather the dish comprises of 3-4 jumbo shrimps neatly arranged on top of the plate, which are glazed with a dilute, mild coating of sauce. There was al dente steamed broccoli and carrot medallions, and boiled yellow noodles tossed with olive oil, on the side.
The dish tasted every bit as flavourless as my description.
When the stewardess presented my dish, I almost thought she had gotten the item wrong.
Sorry it didn't occur to me to have snapped and shared a picture.
The description was completely misleading. As a PSA for folks who may wish to order the same dish and, like me, was expecting a bowl of Thai curry with jumbo shrimps - just be warned that it is NOT.
Rather the dish comprises of 3-4 jumbo shrimps neatly arranged on top of the plate, which are glazed with a dilute, mild coating of sauce. There was al dente steamed broccoli and carrot medallions, and boiled yellow noodles tossed with olive oil, on the side.
The dish tasted every bit as flavourless as my description.
When the stewardess presented my dish, I almost thought she had gotten the item wrong.
Sorry it didn't occur to me to have snapped and shared a picture.
Dec 30, 2019, 11:07 pm
#1369
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Thanks - I just tried to change my selection 26 hours before my flight tomorrow but all the other selections looked pretty grim so I'm planning not to be too hungry when I board the flight 
So disappointing.
So disappointing.I ordered BTC for my SFO-HKG flight in J last week the Jumbo Shrimp in Thai Curry whose description was "jumbo shrimps in Thai red curry sauce served with assorted vegetables and fried rice noodles".
The description was completely misleading. As a PSA for folks who may wish to order the same dish and, like me, was expecting a bowl of Thai curry with jumbo shrimps - just be warned that it is NOT.
Rather the dish comprises of 3-4 jumbo shrimps neatly arranged on top of the plate, which are glazed with a dilute, mild coating of sauce. There was al dente steamed broccoli and carrot medallions, and boiled yellow noodles tossed with olive oil, on the side.
The dish tasted every bit as flavourless as my description.
When the stewardess presented my dish, I almost thought she had gotten the item wrong.
Sorry it didn't occur to me to have snapped and shared a picture.
The description was completely misleading. As a PSA for folks who may wish to order the same dish and, like me, was expecting a bowl of Thai curry with jumbo shrimps - just be warned that it is NOT.
Rather the dish comprises of 3-4 jumbo shrimps neatly arranged on top of the plate, which are glazed with a dilute, mild coating of sauce. There was al dente steamed broccoli and carrot medallions, and boiled yellow noodles tossed with olive oil, on the side.
The dish tasted every bit as flavourless as my description.
When the stewardess presented my dish, I almost thought she had gotten the item wrong.
Sorry it didn't occur to me to have snapped and shared a picture.
Dec 31, 2019, 2:47 pm
#1370
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,575
Else suggest you check in early, and eat through the restaurant menu AND buffet
at the United Polaris lounge. Checkin for SQ1 opens 3:30 hours before departure.
Dec 31, 2019, 5:03 pm
#1371
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Unsure if it's possible - based on how the dish is catered - maybe ask the crew in advance to pour more sauce onto the shrimp... my spouse and I both commented that it was really, really dry. Also ask for a bottle of olive oil and a wedge of lemon to douse on and add flavour to the boiled noodles.
Else suggest you check in early, and eat through the restaurant menu AND buffet at the United Polaris lounge. Checkin for SQ1 opens 3:30 hours before departure.
Else suggest you check in early, and eat through the restaurant menu AND buffet
at the United Polaris lounge. Checkin for SQ1 opens 3:30 hours before departure.
Jan 14, 2022, 10:43 am
#1372
Community Director Emerita
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 33,745
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