Photo Report from a Vegetarian Traveller on SQ(C), TG(F+C), TK(F+C), BA(C) & LX(F+C)
Jul 25, 2010, 9:37 am
#17
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20-hour layover @ Narita City
My 1st visit to Japan! Had a 10 min QB-house haircut, visited the famous Naritasan-Shinshoji-Temple and a night ryokan stay in Narita city. The 1-night stay will cost you 13,000 yen but comes with 12-course vegetarian Kaiseiki dinner + breakfast, 24/7 public hot bath and excellent Japanese hospitality! Enjoy the photos.
Ryokan Wakamatsu Honten
Welcome tea and sweet
12-course vegeterian kaiseiki dinner.
Japanese Breakfast
Naritasan-Shinshoji-Temple just opp Wakamatsu Honten
Last edited by luv_flying; Jul 25, 2010 at 10:06 am
Jul 25, 2010, 10:56 am
#19
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QUOTE: The 1-night stay will cost you 13,000 yen but comes with 12-course vegetarian Kaiseiki dinner + breakfast, 24/7 public hot bath and excellent Japanese hospitality! Enjoy the photos.
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Thanks a lot for this info....hope to do this one day in Narita City!
Never been to Japan...
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Thanks a lot for this info....hope to do this one day in Narita City!
Never been to Japan...
Jul 25, 2010, 11:00 am
#20
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The 1-night stay will cost you 13,000 yen but comes with 12-course vegetarian Kaiseiki dinner + breakfast, 24/7 public hot bath and excellent Japanese hospitality! Enjoy the photos.
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I just read a little about these guest houses.
Did you request a meal without fish (or fish broth) / seafood?
Or do you eat fish/seafood.
It says specifically that it is difficult for some guest houses to cook food without fish broth.
/QUOTE
I just read a little about these guest houses.
Did you request a meal without fish (or fish broth) / seafood?
Or do you eat fish/seafood.
It says specifically that it is difficult for some guest houses to cook food without fish broth.
Jul 25, 2010, 10:45 pm
#21
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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The 1-night stay will cost you 13,000 yen but comes with 12-course vegetarian Kaiseiki dinner + breakfast, 24/7 public hot bath and excellent Japanese hospitality! Enjoy the photos.
/QUOTE
I just read a little about these guest houses.
Did you request a meal without fish (or fish broth) / seafood?
Or do you eat fish/seafood.
It says specifically that it is difficult for some guest houses to cook food without fish broth.
/QUOTE
I just read a little about these guest houses.
Did you request a meal without fish (or fish broth) / seafood?
Or do you eat fish/seafood.
It says specifically that it is difficult for some guest houses to cook food without fish broth.
I'm an ovo-lacto, so no meat/seafood. I remembered there was no fish broth in my soup nor in the chawanmushi, I believe it depends on individual guesthouse..
Jul 25, 2010, 10:46 pm
#22
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TK NRT-IST F Class
3) Route: NRT - IST
Flight: TK 51
Dep: 01:35 PM
Arr: 07:40 PM
Class: F
Seat: 2A
Fleet: B777-300ER
Visited 2 lounges at NRT. Disappointedly, the revamped suite lounge in ANA was nothing to shout about, basic facilities which you can find in many other lounges. (What's there to renovate when you are offering the same old things?
). Ambience was futuristic which I personally didn't like that. United 1st lounge was better in my opinion. Had 2 Fauchon ice cream and cold sake b4 I boarded the plane.
I have read good reviews about TK F Class, intentionally took up this flight with high expectation but was a little doubtful for an airlines with only 2 years of experience in F class product.....
It was a BAD choice! The entire flight experience was brought down by poor service and unattentive cabin crews. Both did their minimum job by just serving food and making the bed. Zero rounds of drinks service throughout the 12-hour flight.
On the other hand, the food presentation was really very nice with the help of the mood lighting. But don't be fooled by the look, it is the quality and taste of the food that matters
2 meals served on board for this flight - lunch & dinner.
Main course for 1st meal was omelette with stale broccolis and peas (I did not take the pic, it was really unbearable). I asked for a change of main course, it was some dry udon in the main menu, the taste was ordinary and not first class standard. Deserts in the menu was apple strudel but it turn out to be japanese strawberries dipped with chocolates? I asked for half a glass of wines, it always end up with almost full glass of wine
Pyjamas was oversized and they claimed they ran out of pyjamas although there were only 3 passengers. Fruits and sweets were hiding in some corners, and surprisingly Godiva chocolates and teas were served in business class
To be fair to TK, the ground service was very good. You will be fully escorted from the time you checked-in and to your mode of transport after landing. TK business lounge was definitely one of my favourites, the only lounge that I have visited (so far) featuring their own culture and heritage. Very nice indeed. ^
The conclusion is .. Don't waste your time on TK 1st class! Unless you are just aftering the 'hard' products...
Vanilla flavoured
Strawberry flavoured ice-cream with Sake
United 1st Lounge
Flight: TK 51
Dep: 01:35 PM
Arr: 07:40 PM
Class: F
Seat: 2A
Fleet: B777-300ER
Visited 2 lounges at NRT. Disappointedly, the revamped suite lounge in ANA was nothing to shout about, basic facilities which you can find in many other lounges. (What's there to renovate when you are offering the same old things?
). Ambience was futuristic which I personally didn't like that. United 1st lounge was better in my opinion. Had 2 Fauchon ice cream and cold sake b4 I boarded the plane. I have read good reviews about TK F Class, intentionally took up this flight with high expectation but was a little doubtful for an airlines with only 2 years of experience in F class product.....
It was a BAD choice! The entire flight experience was brought down by poor service and unattentive cabin crews. Both did their minimum job by just serving food and making the bed. Zero rounds of drinks service throughout the 12-hour flight.
On the other hand, the food presentation was really very nice with the help of the mood lighting. But don't be fooled by the look, it is the quality and taste of the food that matters
2 meals served on board for this flight - lunch & dinner.
Main course for 1st meal was omelette with stale broccolis and peas (I did not take the pic, it was really unbearable). I asked for a change of main course, it was some dry udon in the main menu, the taste was ordinary and not first class standard. Deserts in the menu was apple strudel but it turn out to be japanese strawberries dipped with chocolates? I asked for half a glass of wines, it always end up with almost full glass of wine
Pyjamas was oversized and they claimed they ran out of pyjamas although there were only 3 passengers. Fruits and sweets were hiding in some corners, and surprisingly Godiva chocolates and teas were served in business class
To be fair to TK, the ground service was very good. You will be fully escorted from the time you checked-in and to your mode of transport after landing. TK business lounge was definitely one of my favourites, the only lounge that I have visited (so far) featuring their own culture and heritage. Very nice indeed. ^
The conclusion is .. Don't waste your time on TK 1st class! Unless you are just aftering the 'hard' products...
Vanilla flavoured
Strawberry flavoured ice-cream with Sake
United 1st Lounge
Last edited by luv_flying; Jul 27, 2010 at 9:18 am
Jul 25, 2010, 10:47 pm
#23
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Lunch
This is the main course from the menu, I got the omelete replaced.
I took that when everyone was sleeping=p
Dinner
2nd main course serving the SAME tofu, unappealing veges and half cooked potatoes
Fruits and desserts - supposed to be apple strudel though
Last edited by luv_flying; Jul 27, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Jul 26, 2010, 4:53 am
#24
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Jul 26, 2010, 1:39 pm
#27
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I can't wait for more! The food and cabin on THAI look fantastic. Can't wait to try TG. Thanks for this great trip report!
Jul 26, 2010, 2:55 pm
#28
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I have a TR (on my signature line) which includes a bunch of veggie food. (AirFrance and Emirates).