2012 Let's Eat - International First, BusinessFirst, & Business Class
Oct 15, 2012, 11:14 pm
#527
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO area
Programs: UA Premier, AA, CO, AC, EVA
Posts: 8
Zen on UA
On any trip to NRT, I always pick the Japanese selection. It isn't always perfect but I find it much more interesting then the overcooked beef and dry chicken. Only if they serve a pasta dish will I think twice.
So my last 2 trips through NRT (including 10/10) included the "zen" selection on each leg.
So my last 2 trips through NRT (including 10/10) included the "zen" selection on each leg.
Oct 16, 2012, 1:45 pm
#528
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: 5280 feet
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 674
I'd only order the Zen menu if I'm originating from Japan, the US kitchen have messed up rather horribly (very dry fish, deader than dead vegetables, etc.). Last time I flew UA to NRT, the filet was not mignon at all, it was so dried I thought I got beef jerky. I'm flying ANA from then on...
My last one, on 10/10 NRT-IAD, was ok except the appetizer part included a whole small fish (blech) and a dry, smoked chunk of eel (bones and all, yuck). Otherwise, there's suually sashimi, a small noodle bowl, bites of random proteins, and then the main course (fish or pork usually).
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Oct 17, 2012, 9:02 am
#529
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I have had NRT catering and the Zen meals were not that good either.
It is more of a "hit&miss" experience over the years.
I still prefer the original Bento Boxes served in the 90s.
It is more of a "hit&miss" experience over the years.
I still prefer the original Bento Boxes served in the 90s.
Oct 18, 2012, 12:27 am
#530
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I had a flight which I purposely book in the 90's, SFO-EWR in a DC8, this was when UA brought back some of thier DC8 they parked. I was in F and had the Bento Box, which was excellent, that would be a nice item to have today.
Oct 18, 2012, 4:00 am
#531
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 133
I had a flight which I purposely book in the 90's, SFO-EWR in a DC8, this was when UA brought back some of thier DC8 they parked. I was in F and had the Bento Box, which was excellent, that would be a nice item to have today.
Oct 18, 2012, 11:20 am
#532
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 294
Meals for YHZ-ORD in Business class?
the 857 am flight is almost 4 hours long....no breakfast service??
Oct 18, 2012, 11:23 am
#533
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Oct 18, 2012, 11:29 am
#534
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Oct 19, 2012, 5:24 am
#535
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Oct 19, 2012, 6:43 am
#536
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NCL
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SFO-NRT:
UA 837
Boeing 7474
BusinessFirst
TO BEGIN:
Chilled Appetizer: Jumbo Shrimp and a massive piece of sushi with crab and avocado
Fresh Seasonal Greens
Tomatoes, Kalamata olives, bell p;eppers, baby mozzarella and croutons with your choice of creamy garlic dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE
Tenderloin of Beef
Asiago broth, brown butter gnocchi and green asparagus
Spice-rubbed Breast of Chicken
Mustard barbecue sauce, steamed rice, mixed vegetables and pickled cabbage
Grilled Fillet of Amazon Cod
Plum jus sauce, plantains and green beans
Washoku Zen Selection
Appetizers of layered egg, simmered duck with karashi miso, smoked salmon, teriyaki-glazed claamari, grilled scallop, marinated crabmeat and cha-soba noodles with simmered oyster mushrooms
A main course of chicken miso yuan yaki, tori gin-an, simmered burdock and daikon, sugar snap peas and carrot flowers, steamed rice and Japanese-style pickles
TO FINISH
International Cheese Selection
Grapes and crackers served with Noval Fine Ruby Port
Dessert
Ice cream with your choice of toppings
UA 837
Boeing 7474
BusinessFirst
TO BEGIN:
Chilled Appetizer: Jumbo Shrimp and a massive piece of sushi with crab and avocado
Fresh Seasonal Greens
Tomatoes, Kalamata olives, bell p;eppers, baby mozzarella and croutons with your choice of creamy garlic dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE
Tenderloin of Beef
Asiago broth, brown butter gnocchi and green asparagus
Spice-rubbed Breast of Chicken
Mustard barbecue sauce, steamed rice, mixed vegetables and pickled cabbage
Grilled Fillet of Amazon Cod
Plum jus sauce, plantains and green beans
Washoku Zen Selection
Appetizers of layered egg, simmered duck with karashi miso, smoked salmon, teriyaki-glazed claamari, grilled scallop, marinated crabmeat and cha-soba noodles with simmered oyster mushrooms
A main course of chicken miso yuan yaki, tori gin-an, simmered burdock and daikon, sugar snap peas and carrot flowers, steamed rice and Japanese-style pickles
TO FINISH
International Cheese Selection
Grapes and crackers served with Noval Fine Ruby Port
Dessert
Ice cream with your choice of toppings
Oct 19, 2012, 11:35 pm
#537
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Washington, DC
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GUM-HNL:
UA 200
Boeing 777 (2-class domestic config)
BusinessFirst
TO BEGIN:
Fresh seasonal fruit:
With flavored yogurt (Blueberry muffins and breakfast breads with butter and fruit preserves)
MAIN COURSE
Mushroom Omelette
Rosti potatoes, ham, chicken-apple sausage, broccoli and grilled tomato
Breakfast Brochette
Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, pineapple, tomato and zucchini with pork and vegetable fried rice
Scrambled Eggs and Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Canadian bacon and pork sausage
Oatmeal with Dried Cranberries and Brown Sugar
Fresh banana
MID-FLIGHT SNACK
Fruit and light snacks are available at any time following the meal service. Please help yourself or ask a flight attendant for today's selection
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Grilled Chicken and Provolone Cheese Sandwich
Fruit appetizer, pasta salad and sweet treat
FEATURED CHAMPAGNES AND WINES
UA 200
Boeing 777 (2-class domestic config)
BusinessFirst
TO BEGIN:
Fresh seasonal fruit:
With flavored yogurt (Blueberry muffins and breakfast breads with butter and fruit preserves)
MAIN COURSE
Mushroom Omelette
Rosti potatoes, ham, chicken-apple sausage, broccoli and grilled tomato
Breakfast Brochette
Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, pineapple, tomato and zucchini with pork and vegetable fried rice
Scrambled Eggs and Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Canadian bacon and pork sausage
Oatmeal with Dried Cranberries and Brown Sugar
Fresh banana
MID-FLIGHT SNACK
Fruit and light snacks are available at any time following the meal service. Please help yourself or ask a flight attendant for today's selection
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
Grilled Chicken and Provolone Cheese Sandwich
Fruit appetizer, pasta salad and sweet treat
FEATURED CHAMPAGNES AND WINES
- Pannier Tradition - AOP Bruit NV, Champagne
- Burgans Albarino 2009, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 2010, Carneros
- Santa Duc - AOP Les Bussons Cairanne 2010, Cotes du Rhone Villages
- Chateau Bellegrave 2010, Russian River Ranches
Oct 20, 2012, 6:38 pm
#539
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Washington, DC
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I posted back in April the HNL-GUM route and it includes dinner/lunch options with a Polynesian flair. Like beef, chicken, fish and another option. My initial post from HNL-GUM is at: HNL-GUM BusinessFirst Options
Oct 24, 2012, 12:08 pm
#540
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CLE
Programs: UA Gold, OZ silver,
Posts: 553
I'd only order the Zen menu if I'm originating from Japan, the US kitchen have messed up rather horribly (very dry fish, deader than dead vegetables, etc.). Last time I flew UA to NRT, the filet was not mignon at all, it was so dried I thought I got beef jerky. I'm flying ANA from then on...