Book the Cook 2005 - 2019
May 28, 2018, 4:24 pm
#1021
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: krisflyer
Posts: 135
What's good on LHR-SIN? Is it me or the menu has gone down the pits?
And for breakfast it is just multirgrain toast and pad thai? (SQ319)
And for breakfast it is just multirgrain toast and pad thai? (SQ319)
May 28, 2018, 7:50 pm
#1022
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Tokyo
Programs: ANA: SFC / Marriott: Platinum Elite / Hilton: Diamond
Posts: 77
Some BTC snaps from late May 2018
HND-SIN: Grilled fillet of beef with pesto
This one surprised me. Seasoned just right, and the meat was very tender and cooked a nice medium-rare pink. I cook a lot of beef sous vide and this had a similar texture.
SIN-MEL: Grilled angus beef burger
I expected the burger patty itself to be the main act but it was somewhat bland. Make sure to locate the sweet onions hidden under the lettuce before eating.
ADL-SIN: Classic lobster thermidor
Excellent portion (more than I remember from the ex-SIN variety) but since ADL flights are early morning, I opted to have this for the lunch instead of breakfast. I think this is one you really need to have soon after it's loaded or the cheese hardens too much. Still tasted great.
HND-SIN: Grilled fillet of beef with pesto
This one surprised me. Seasoned just right, and the meat was very tender and cooked a nice medium-rare pink. I cook a lot of beef sous vide and this had a similar texture.
SIN-MEL: Grilled angus beef burger
I expected the burger patty itself to be the main act but it was somewhat bland. Make sure to locate the sweet onions hidden under the lettuce before eating.
ADL-SIN: Classic lobster thermidor
Excellent portion (more than I remember from the ex-SIN variety) but since ADL flights are early morning, I opted to have this for the lunch instead of breakfast. I think this is one you really need to have soon after it's loaded or the cheese hardens too much. Still tasted great.
May 29, 2018, 5:29 am
#1023
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 842
Just checked in for our flight on Thursday and despite having both BTC'd, our boarding passes state 'No meal selected'. Should I call?
EDIT: Correction, it's the check-in email that states that, not the boarding pass.
EDIT #2 : Called - and it's definitely booked, just doesn't show for me now.
EDIT: Correction, it's the check-in email that states that, not the boarding pass.
EDIT #2 : Called - and it's definitely booked, just doesn't show for me now.
Last edited by THR; May 29, 2018 at 2:35 pm Reason: Correction
May 31, 2018, 11:27 pm
#1024
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,303
Ex- SYD lunch
only Boston lobster thermidor is available. Clasic lobster from Australia is not available. How ironic.
What is the Japanese meal?
only Boston lobster thermidor is available. Clasic lobster from Australia is not available. How ironic.
What is the Japanese meal?
Jun 5, 2018, 2:04 am
#1025
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 89
From recent flights in F.
Ex FRA:
Ex JFK:
Ex SIN:
Ex FRA:
- Boston lobster thermidor: the lobster was just ok. The rice was really bad.
- Suckling pig with beer sauce: meat was very dry, I ate maybe a third of it. The only part I enjoyed was the cabbage. Disappointing as I went for the German dish thinking it had a higher chance of being good.
Ex JFK:
- Roast seabass with spinach: Not exceptional, but everything was good.
- Classic lobster thermider: same thing, not exceptional but good. Doesn't look any different to the J version.
Ex SIN:
- Kyo Kaiseki: this was a bit of a gamble as a previous experience ex SIN was disappointing, but it was amazing. I know the dish changes over time so I don't know if they have really improved or if it's just a matter of luck.
- Seared black cod a la nicoise: great veggies, and very juicy fish. Some may consider it a bit undercooked, but I much prefer that to something too dry. In fact I'd say it's the best fish I ever had on a plane. I see they have it in J too where it's probably going to become my go-to dish if the onboard menu doesn't look inspiring.
Jun 5, 2018, 8:29 am
#1027
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 654
Breakfast wise, I was able to select sausages and pancakes. I found out afterwards it’s normally a kids breakfast but I was able to select it at the time. And it was pretty decent too.
Jun 8, 2018, 7:45 pm
#1028
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: MEL
Programs: VA Plat QF Silv
Posts: 251
any recent reviews on premium economy ex SIN?
Jun 11, 2018, 11:54 pm
#1029
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
Going IAH-MAN in a few weeks the options that intrigue me are
There’s a curry also but if that’s Indian style I’ll have plenty in England
Beef and Rice Noodles Soup
Hoisin beef and rice noodles(kway teow)soup served with Chinese greensBraised Egg Noodles with Chicken
Braised egg noodles with chicken and Chinese greensThere’s a curry also but if that’s Indian style I’ll have plenty in England
Jun 14, 2018, 8:31 am
#1030
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Programs: Krisflyer, Virgin Velocity, Accor Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 103
Hello everyone,
I will be flying from LHR to Sin on the 915am flight in mid July.
When selecting the BTC meal, i am torn between the lobster noodles and the rossini beef.
I would like to know what time do they serve the brunch meal and the breakfast meal ?
(IF there is a big gap between the meals, i might go for the beef dish)
And what happens if you go hungry between the meals ? (I probably won't, but i am curious)
Are you allowed to order more dishes ?
I will be flying from LHR to Sin on the 915am flight in mid July.
When selecting the BTC meal, i am torn between the lobster noodles and the rossini beef.
I would like to know what time do they serve the brunch meal and the breakfast meal ?
(IF there is a big gap between the meals, i might go for the beef dish)
And what happens if you go hungry between the meals ? (I probably won't, but i am curious)
Are you allowed to order more dishes ?
Jun 14, 2018, 1:34 pm
#1031
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Radisson Rewards Gold, Best Western Diamond Select
Posts: 1,856
Interestingly the menu looks better for breakfast than book the cook
Jun 16, 2018, 9:18 pm
#1032
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,422
Hello everyone,
I will be flying from LHR to Sin on the 915am flight in mid July.
When selecting the BTC meal, i am torn between the lobster noodles and the rossini beef.
I would like to know what time do they serve the brunch meal and the breakfast meal ?
(IF there is a big gap between the meals, i might go for the beef dish)
And what happens if you go hungry between the meals ? (I probably won't, but i am curious)
Are you allowed to order more dishes ?
I will be flying from LHR to Sin on the 915am flight in mid July.
When selecting the BTC meal, i am torn between the lobster noodles and the rossini beef.
I would like to know what time do they serve the brunch meal and the breakfast meal ?
(IF there is a big gap between the meals, i might go for the beef dish)
And what happens if you go hungry between the meals ? (I probably won't, but i am curious)
Are you allowed to order more dishes ?
Jun 17, 2018, 12:00 am
#1033
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Singapore
Posts: 977
Hello everyone,
I will be flying from LHR to Sin on the 915am flight in mid July.
When selecting the BTC meal, i am torn between the lobster noodles and the rossini beef.
I would like to know what time do they serve the brunch meal and the breakfast meal ?
(IF there is a big gap between the meals, i might go for the beef dish)
And what happens if you go hungry between the meals ? (I probably won't, but i am curious)
Are you allowed to order more dishes ?
I will be flying from LHR to Sin on the 915am flight in mid July.
When selecting the BTC meal, i am torn between the lobster noodles and the rossini beef.
I would like to know what time do they serve the brunch meal and the breakfast meal ?
(IF there is a big gap between the meals, i might go for the beef dish)
And what happens if you go hungry between the meals ? (I probably won't, but i am curious)
Are you allowed to order more dishes ?
Part 1
Part 2
In Part 2 of the video above, I slept for about 5 hours after the first meal, woke up, felt hungry and ordered English Tea for snack. You can see this at 2:41 of the video.
On other SIN-LHR or LHR-SIN flights, I have asked for instant noodles. This is one such example -
Here is a review of 2015 flight, LHR to SIN.
Hope this helps.
Jun 17, 2018, 9:28 am
#1034
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: JFK
Programs: UA Gold (Million Miler), FI Gold, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,075
Jun 18, 2018, 8:50 am
#1035
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: points traveller
Posts: 329