2022 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service
#1606
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA-1K MM, AA-Gold, DL-Silver, AS-MVP
Posts: 2,498
EWR-IAH
UA1973
Boeing 737-800
Meal: lunch
Choice of chicken with orzo or Impossible meatballs (below). The dish was not bad, but I wonder how much sodium was in it. Friendly and proactive crew.
UA1973
Boeing 737-800
Meal: lunch
Choice of chicken with orzo or Impossible meatballs (below). The dish was not bad, but I wonder how much sodium was in it. Friendly and proactive crew.
#1607
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 1,051
Sorry no pictures. Wasn't worth the effort.
11-8-22: DEN to SDF: I preordered the Cheeseburger. In my opinion it was gross. I ended up just picking the meet and bacon out. Bread was laden with grease, and both mushy and stale (around the edges). A hamburger does not lend itself to be reheated on an airplane. Fruit was ok and of course the cookie was fine.
11-9-22: ORD-SAT: I preordered the farfel. Just below gross-too much cumin. Salad was the simulated burrata-too much cheese. I don't think I am going to bother eating on board anymore.
On the bright side, at least the UC has edible food. SAT had pork sliders and ORD had meatballs. Crew was fantastic and full pdb on the DEN-SDF flight.
I highly recommend that you all eat before your flight until the food gets better. It is not worth the calories or cluttering the tray table.
11-8-22: DEN to SDF: I preordered the Cheeseburger. In my opinion it was gross. I ended up just picking the meet and bacon out. Bread was laden with grease, and both mushy and stale (around the edges). A hamburger does not lend itself to be reheated on an airplane. Fruit was ok and of course the cookie was fine.
11-9-22: ORD-SAT: I preordered the farfel. Just below gross-too much cumin. Salad was the simulated burrata-too much cheese. I don't think I am going to bother eating on board anymore.
On the bright side, at least the UC has edible food. SAT had pork sliders and ORD had meatballs. Crew was fantastic and full pdb on the DEN-SDF flight.
I highly recommend that you all eat before your flight until the food gets better. It is not worth the calories or cluttering the tray table.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 10, 2022 at 1:46 pm Reason: Let's stay to this decade for comments in this thread
#1608
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 823
Just pre-ordered for my flight next week ORD - DFW. Mostly the same three alternative meal choices but the za'aatar chicken has been replaced with a chicken curry noodle bowl, described as "chicken curry noodle bowl with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and spices" and the Impossible Meatballs have been replaced with a cauliflower grain salad, described as "cauliflower grain salad with cauliflower rice, zucchini squash, avocado salsa, and green Chile."
#1609
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 7
Pre-ordered our meals for our flight tomorrow YYC - DEN. The only option was the "spinach and red pepper quiche", the app wouldn't let me make selections for our DEN - KOA leg, so I guess we'll see what we end up with. I proactively bought some Greek yogurt and fruit 'parfaits' from the grocery store today to take the the hotel tonight and have in the morning before our flight, just in case. I see the Denver airport has a Chik-fil-a - hopefully they're open tomorrow, I've always wanted to try them (none in YYC).
#1610
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Miami & Leon, MX
Programs: UA 1K, DL GOLD, IHG LIFE PLAT, BONVOY'ED GOLD
Posts: 540
Pre-ordered our meals for our flight tomorrow YYC - DEN. The only option was the "spinach and red pepper quiche", the app wouldn't let me make selections for our DEN - KOA leg, so I guess we'll see what we end up with. I proactively bought some Greek yogurt and fruit 'parfaits' from the grocery store today to take the the hotel tonight and have in the morning before our flight, just in case. I see the Denver airport has a Chik-fil-a - hopefully they're open tomorrow, I've always wanted to try them (none in YYC).
#1611
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Los Angeles / Basel
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA EXP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 26,903
Just pre-ordered for my flight next week ORD - DFW. Mostly the same three alternative meal choices but the za'aatar chicken has been replaced with a chicken curry noodle bowl, described as "chicken curry noodle bowl with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and spices" and the Impossible Meatballs have been replaced with a cauliflower grain salad, described as "cauliflower grain salad with cauliflower rice, zucchini squash, avocado salsa, and green Chile."
#1612
Join Date: Nov 2022
Posts: 84
IAH - IAD no preorder, zaatar chicken or meatballs with the strange cheese and pepper 'salad'. Bread was warmed. The meal could really use a leafy vegetable salad. Presentation was clean and service was efficient.
#1613
Join Date: May 2018
Programs: United Mileage Plus
Posts: 19
It only took 6 months for the impossible meatballs and za'aatar chicken to be replaced. I think they should go for 12 months with the new choices!
#1614
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM/AA Gold & 1MM/HH Gold/Marriott Titanium
Posts: 2,917
Choices offered for next weeks flight
#1615
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ORD / PHX
Programs: UA LT 1K 3MM (former 12 yr GS), Bonvoy Amb/LT Plat
Posts: 1,332
Does anyone know if Harvest Grain Bowl is served hot or cold (other than the mandarin oranges😂?
#1617
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA silver, Bonvoy silver
Posts: 2,810
standard quiche and sausage. Very solid meal
#1618
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: QF Plat / OWE (Lifetime Gold), Aeroplan SE, HHonors Gold, Marriot Bonvoy Gold, Avis Pres't Circle
Posts: 372
UA1756
YVR-ORD
9 November 2022
Dep YVR 6.45am
Distance 1533 nm (Great circle)
A319
United First
PDB of orange juice or water was offered.
Once underway, a cold "breakfast" was served. This is contrary to what it is says on the UA website "On flights 800 miles or greater You’ll get your choice of hot meal." YVR has extensive catering facilities. It is puzzling that no hot breakfast was served.
Breakfast offering on UA1576, YVR-ORD
The service was pleasant, but nothing to write home about. There were no coffee refills offered proactively - I went to the galley to get one.
For my forthcoming return journey on UA1580 ORD-YVR, I've ordered the za'atar chicken, which seemed the best of a bad bunch.
YVR-ORD
9 November 2022
Dep YVR 6.45am
Distance 1533 nm (Great circle)
A319
United First
PDB of orange juice or water was offered.
Once underway, a cold "breakfast" was served. This is contrary to what it is says on the UA website "On flights 800 miles or greater You’ll get your choice of hot meal." YVR has extensive catering facilities. It is puzzling that no hot breakfast was served.
Breakfast offering on UA1576, YVR-ORD
The service was pleasant, but nothing to write home about. There were no coffee refills offered proactively - I went to the galley to get one.
For my forthcoming return journey on UA1580 ORD-YVR, I've ordered the za'atar chicken, which seemed the best of a bad bunch.
#1619
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: RIC
Programs: UA 1K MM
Posts: 3,385
UA1756
YVR-ORD
9 November 2022
Dep YVR 6.45am
Distance 1533 nm (Great circle)
A319
United First
PDB of orange juice or water was offered.
Once underway, a cold "breakfast" was served. This is contrary to what it is says on the UA website "On flights 800 miles or greater You’ll get your choice of hot meal." YVR has extensive catering facilities. It is puzzling that no hot breakfast was served.
YVR-ORD
9 November 2022
Dep YVR 6.45am
Distance 1533 nm (Great circle)
A319
United First
PDB of orange juice or water was offered.
Once underway, a cold "breakfast" was served. This is contrary to what it is says on the UA website "On flights 800 miles or greater You’ll get your choice of hot meal." YVR has extensive catering facilities. It is puzzling that no hot breakfast was served.
#1620
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: MFR
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,872
DEN-DFW
Economy 1Ks got a pre-ordered snack box of their choice. FC got 1 Stroopwaffle each.
Economy 1Ks got a pre-ordered snack box of their choice. FC got 1 Stroopwaffle each.