Jan 21, 2019, 2:25 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
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Feb 2, 2019, 7:35 pm
#61
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Yikes - they basically ordered up the spartan pre 2012 business catering from United - what's next - no choice of rolls. Even AA evolved beyond that.
Here's ORD-NRT from 2011
AirlineMeals.net - Airline catering * the world's largest website about airline catering, inflight meals and special meals
Here's ORD-NRT from 2011
AirlineMeals.net - Airline catering * the world's largest website about airline catering, inflight meals and special meals
Feb 2, 2019, 8:08 pm
#63
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Feb 3, 2019, 1:37 am
#64
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Our nation's capital
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Flew IAD-NRT on Feb 1 with the new Polaris configuration.
When I asked what Champagne they were serving, I was shown the bottle. I didn't recognize it and it didn't look all that great, so I passed. Doing a bit of googling, it may have been Alfred Gratien?? Reds were the usual Colby red blend and the pinot. Menus below, I ordered the Japanese meal and enjoyed it. The squid with wasabi mashed potatoes was AWESOME. Three cheeses on the cheese plate. Those chocolate/caramel/pretzel squares are back, hurrah! They are less chewy/salty/crispy than they used to be, they are now a bit more on the gooey side but are still awesome with a dollop of whipped cream (as you can see below).
After the meal I pretty much slept until we began the descent to Narita. Why eat airplane food prior to landing when you can hit up ANA's noodle bar???
When I asked what Champagne they were serving, I was shown the bottle. I didn't recognize it and it didn't look all that great, so I passed. Doing a bit of googling, it may have been Alfred Gratien?? Reds were the usual Colby red blend and the pinot. Menus below, I ordered the Japanese meal and enjoyed it. The squid with wasabi mashed potatoes was AWESOME. Three cheeses on the cheese plate. Those chocolate/caramel/pretzel squares are back, hurrah! They are less chewy/salty/crispy than they used to be, they are now a bit more on the gooey side but are still awesome with a dollop of whipped cream (as you can see below).
After the meal I pretty much slept until we began the descent to Narita. Why eat airplane food prior to landing when you can hit up ANA's noodle bar???
Feb 3, 2019, 3:46 am
#65
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: EWR
Programs: United GS Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
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I hate landing at night local time and being served breakfast. Especially the extremely spicy omelette and sausage when landing in Mumbai, India. It’s way to spicy just before landing and having breakfast tricks me into thinking it’s time to get up.
I have complained many times to the crew the stupid survey they send you after the flight; nothing. No change. A sandwich or wrap would be a better option.
I have taken matters in to my on hand. Discovering that “anytime” you can order the in flight snack.
Its a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. Perfect. I order it at the beginning of the flight when they are taking the dinner order. It’s really good and is better than eating the 8/10 on the hot scale breakfast at 8 pm local landing time.
Have a look...
I’m a newbie. Looks like I need to post a few more times before I can post my photo. Will check back soon.
I have complained many times to the crew the stupid survey they send you after the flight; nothing. No change. A sandwich or wrap would be a better option.
I have taken matters in to my on hand. Discovering that “anytime” you can order the in flight snack.
Its a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. Perfect. I order it at the beginning of the flight when they are taking the dinner order. It’s really good and is better than eating the 8/10 on the hot scale breakfast at 8 pm local landing time.
Have a look...
I’m a newbie. Looks like I need to post a few more times before I can post my photo. Will check back soon.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 3, 2019 at 3:06 pm Reason: merging consecutive posts by same member
Feb 3, 2019, 5:54 am
#66
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: UA 1K
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UA is clearly capable of *not* serving breakfast at the wrong time of day as they showed on my recent UA29 SFO-SIN, which arrives around 8:30PM local time. There was a choice between butternut squash pasta and Chinese pork meatballs with rice. (And there I was hoping for a bowl of congee!)
Feb 3, 2019, 5:56 am
#67
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I had the Alfred Gratien on one of my flights. It was not bad.
Last edited by StuckinITH; Feb 3, 2019 at 6:03 am
Feb 3, 2019, 6:51 am
#68
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UA is clearly capable of *not* serving breakfast at the wrong time of day as they showed on my recent UA29 SFO-SIN, which arrives around 8:30PM local time. There was a choice between butternut squash pasta and Chinese pork meatballs with rice. (And there I was hoping for a bowl of congee!)
I don't recall seeing Katsu on any other routes. Is it served on any other segments?
Feb 3, 2019, 7:54 am
#70
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Feb 3, 2019, 10:32 am
#71
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I hate landing at night local time and being served breakfast. Especially the extremely spicy omelette and sausage when landing in Mumbai, India. It’s way to spicy just before landing and having breakfast tricks me into thinking it’s time to get up.
I have complained many times to the crew the stupid survey they send you after the flight; nothing. No change. A sandwich or wrap would be a better option.
I have taken matters in to my on hand. Discovering that “anytime” you can order the in flight snack.
Its a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. Perfect. I order it at the beginning of the flight when they are taking the dinner order. It’s really good and is better than eating the 8/10 on the hot scale breakfast at 8 pm local landing time.
Have a look...
I have complained many times to the crew the stupid survey they send you after the flight; nothing. No change. A sandwich or wrap would be a better option.
I have taken matters in to my on hand. Discovering that “anytime” you can order the in flight snack.
Its a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. Perfect. I order it at the beginning of the flight when they are taking the dinner order. It’s really good and is better than eating the 8/10 on the hot scale breakfast at 8 pm local landing time.
Have a look...
Everyone has their own preferences as you will discover. For myself, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, I could have the spicy omelet morning noon and night.
Last edited by qfrodo; Feb 4, 2019 at 4:35 am
Feb 3, 2019, 11:03 am
#72
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Feb 3, 2019, 11:14 am
#73
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: EWR
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it’s the ‘southwest omelette’ but I think it’s different from the domestic one. On the BOM flight I find it’s much spicyer.
Feb 3, 2019, 11:35 am
#74
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Feb 3, 2019, 12:32 pm
#75
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