2022 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service
#1501
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA 1K & 2MM, Bonvoy Titanium & LTP, HH Gold, Accor Silver, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 2,350
Finally had the falafel plate ex-SFO yesterday. This is unquestionably the way to go. I was very skeptical, because falafels should be eaten fresh and crisp. But although not fresh or truly crisp, they were not soggy, and everything on the plate fundamentally tasted good. No contest versus the other options though I haven't tried the za'atar chicken yet (having that next week).
#1502
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Los Angeles / Basel
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 26,923
Finally had the falafel plate ex-SFO yesterday. This is unquestionably the way to go. I was very skeptical, because falafels should be eaten fresh and crisp. But although not fresh or truly crisp, they were not soggy, and everything on the plate fundamentally tasted good. No contest versus the other options though I haven't tried the za'atar chicken yet (having that next week).
#1503
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,461
Finally had the falafel plate ex-SFO yesterday. This is unquestionably the way to go. I was very skeptical, because falafels should be eaten fresh and crisp. But although not fresh or truly crisp, they were not soggy, and everything on the plate fundamentally tasted good. No contest versus the other options though I haven't tried the za'atar chicken yet (having that next week).
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I agree with all the others who say the falafel dish is the best option currently.
#1504
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA 1K & 2MM, Bonvoy Titanium & LTP, HH Gold, Accor Silver, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 2,350
Ironically I ended up having some really good falafel for lunch before my falafel flight yesterday, but that's the way the falafel crumbles I guess! Impressive that it still tasted good in the air after that.
#1505
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 11,461
That is my only reason for trying it. I love the flavour of za'atar and after everything I've read, really keen to see how it's been destroyed. Also, 6 legs in 9 days, may as well mix it up a little.
Ironically I ended up having some really good falafel for lunch before my falafel flight yesterday, but that's the way the falafel crumbles I guess! Impressive that it still tasted good in the air after that.
Ironically I ended up having some really good falafel for lunch before my falafel flight yesterday, but that's the way the falafel crumbles I guess! Impressive that it still tasted good in the air after that.
Also to all the FAs who describe the dish as 'having a kick' -- it really doesn't! It just has something red.
#1507
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 5,451
The variety of offerings at the club were passable, but the quality and presentation was downright sad. I wasn't flying to IAH and thus got a meal onboard, but if I was, I'd plan to fuel up before arriving at the airport.
#1508
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Los Angeles / Basel
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Curious, what was your meal? Is MEX double-catered like PVR/CUN or was it "different" catering than the meatballs and zatar chicken?
#1509
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 612
Chicken w/ Polenta or Ravioli?
Can’t make this up… chicken with polenta or ravioli?… which would you prefer? Ummmmmm…. Ok which looks better?… Ummm, I’ve been at United a long time and both of them are. We’ll I guess maybe the polenta is healthy…
ended up ordering ravioli. Wasn’t bad.
ended up ordering ravioli. Wasn’t bad.
#1510
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
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What's the concern?
#1511
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SFO
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Posts: 4,502
I don't think it's all that bad, but I've only had it a couple times so I haven't gotten sick of it yet. But I did like the falafel dish too.
#1512
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 184
I’m flying ORD - LAX this next Monday and these are the choice. I think I’m gonna try the falafel, what do you guys think?
#1513
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 5,451
Different menu than ex-US options, so not double catered. I had a chicken dish (with a proper piece of chicken breast); the other choice was some pasta IIRC.
#1514
Join Date: May 2019
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#1515
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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