How's the lobster thermidor?
Dec 23, 2016, 5:25 pm
#1
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How's the lobster thermidor?
I've got a F (award) ticket booked HKG-BKK with a J connection on to CNX.
One of the First class meal pre-order options is Lobster Thermidor. Has anybody sampled this recently on this, or another TG flight?
Any recommendations on whether to go ahead with such a special order would be welcomed.
One of the First class meal pre-order options is Lobster Thermidor. Has anybody sampled this recently on this, or another TG flight?
Any recommendations on whether to go ahead with such a special order would be welcomed.
Dec 24, 2016, 2:01 am
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one of the easier meals to cook, where catering can not screw up as much as at other dishes
you can always choose pre-order meal and if it is not up to your taste, choose another dish from the normal menu...
you can always choose pre-order meal and if it is not up to your taste, choose another dish from the normal menu...
Dec 24, 2016, 2:09 am
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I think the Lobster Thermidor is a good option if this is your first F experience. I've had it a few times, and the meal quality ranges from average (over-cooked, a bit too tough) through to good.
I agree with BinSabai. Pre-order the LT, and then order off the on-board menu if it's not to your liking. You may find the crew says "sorry, you can't order off the menu as you pre-ordered" and this is code for "sorry, we're going to eat the standard menu meals ourselves so you have to stick with what you requested".
I agree with BinSabai. Pre-order the LT, and then order off the on-board menu if it's not to your liking. You may find the crew says "sorry, you can't order off the menu as you pre-ordered" and this is code for "sorry, we're going to eat the standard menu meals ourselves so you have to stick with what you requested".
Dec 24, 2016, 11:59 am
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Thanks for the advice. I'll order the LT. It will give me a chance to compare with SQ's version of this dish.
I don't fly till February. Anyone know how far in advance I could/should pre-order?
I don't fly till February. Anyone know how far in advance I could/should pre-order?
Dec 24, 2016, 10:07 pm
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In May of this year my significant other and I booked Thai F from BKK to SYD with UA miles, ordered the lobster thermidor way in advance - even got an email confirmation of it. Board the flight they hand me a paper menu I said we had ordered the lobster and they said they had no record of it, so no lobster.
Complained to Thai, they said sorry there was a mixup!
so good luck. Heard good things about it ..
Complained to Thai, they said sorry there was a mixup!
so good luck. Heard good things about it ..
Dec 28, 2016, 8:52 am
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I have booked the Thai Executive Meal No. 1 for tonight's flight to Frankfurt and am quite looking forward to it. The Royal Silk Thai meal I had on my recent Jakarta flight was great, so I have high hopes for tonight. I will let you know if my expectations were met.......
Dec 28, 2016, 9:15 am
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I have booked the Thai Executive Meal No. 1 for tonight's flight to Frankfurt and am quite looking forward to it. The Royal Silk Thai meal I had on my recent Jakarta flight was great, so I have high hopes for tonight. I will let you know if my expectations were met.......
Jan 3, 2017, 10:51 pm
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Normally TG gives half tail of lobster, but on several 2016 winter flights, I were given full tail of lobster servings. Not that I am complaining, is it a permanent 'improvement'? or just a seasonal thing?
Last edited by spunk_tokyo; Jan 3, 2017 at 11:05 pm
Jan 3, 2017, 11:04 pm
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I have never encountered any rubbery lobster thermidor served on Thai F.
I have to agree about the high saltyness level, especially as I have been living on and off in Thailand. My tounge is used to sweet taste of sugar laden food, in almost all meal.
I have to agree about the high saltyness level, especially as I have been living on and off in Thailand. My tounge is used to sweet taste of sugar laden food, in almost all meal.
Jan 4, 2017, 12:42 am
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Jan 6, 2017, 10:23 am
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In May of this year my significant other and I booked Thai F from BKK to SYD with UA miles, ordered the lobster thermidor way in advance - even got an email confirmation of it. Board the flight they hand me a paper menu I said we had ordered the lobster and they said they had no record of it, so no lobster.
Complained to Thai, they said sorry there was a mixup!
so good luck. Heard good things about it ..
Complained to Thai, they said sorry there was a mixup!
so good luck. Heard good things about it ..