2022 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service
Dec 2, 2022, 9:37 pm
#1681
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ORD / PHX
Programs: UA LT 1K 3MM (former 12 yr GS), Bonvoy Amb/LT Plat
Posts: 1,340
I apologize I didn’t take a photo today of the Harissa. They are definitively separate and distinct items. Curry chicken has noodles as the starch, Harissa has black rice and green peas. Sauces/spices are very different.
Dec 3, 2022, 5:02 pm
#1682
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DEN/OGG
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 1,482
Today PHX - EWR had the Harissa Chicken Breast with lemon caper sauce, black rice, green chickpeas, and tomatoes. Pretty good, real chicken breast (not “parts is parts”). Served with the bland mozzarella side, warm pretzel roll, and the warm chocolate chip thing.
I’d order it again, but it’s one of those entrees that will get tiring fairly quickly.
I’d order it again, but it’s one of those entrees that will get tiring fairly quickly.
main I think is excellent.
but what is up with that Kirby Kut of replacing the butter with this tiny drop of margarine???
Dec 4, 2022, 12:02 am
#1683
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ORD / PHX
Programs: UA LT 1K 3MM (former 12 yr GS), Bonvoy Amb/LT Plat
Posts: 1,340
EWR-PHX tonight I had the curry chicken bowl, which was very good. Good portion size, good quality real chicken breast slices. Could’ve used a bit more sauce.
The bigger news is the mozzarella side was gone and replaced with a barley/carrot/green pepper side that had an interesting marinade - something like an Italian dressing (but better) and a mild spice. While I’d still prefer a basic green salad or the Asian version, this barley option was very good!
The bigger news is the mozzarella side was gone and replaced with a barley/carrot/green pepper side that had an interesting marinade - something like an Italian dressing (but better) and a mild spice. While I’d still prefer a basic green salad or the Asian version, this barley option was very good!
Dec 5, 2022, 5:29 am
#1684
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern California
Programs: United MileagePlus Premier 1K, Delta SkyMiles Diamond Medallion
Posts: 1,150
definitely a strange dish, but not bad.
Dec 5, 2022, 5:31 am
#1685
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .57 MM, United & Admirals Clubs (spousal), Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,043
It looks absolutely delicious! 
Dec 5, 2022, 6:03 am
#1686
Join Date: Oct 2003
Programs: BA GGL, AA EXP and former CK, DL Plat, UA Gold MM
Posts: 493
My dog threw up over the weekend on our new rug. It looked remarkably similar to this dish served on UA in their premium cabin. I'd like to avoid both.
Dec 5, 2022, 9:04 am
#1687
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: Former UA1K transitioning to WFBF mentality
Posts: 779
EWR-IAH 7:45am departure 12/3
Didn't bother taking picture of egg frittata dish on EWR-IAH last Saturday on the Fauxlaris-ified 764. It was poorly heated so the potatoes and eggs were either lukewarm or even a bit cool depending on quadrant. The spinach side was rather disgusting. All told, I ate a few bites. The other option was the waffle which I find too sweet. Between the repetition of same meals over YEARS now, and the declining quality, UA catering is really dismal. At least dog vomit would be new.
Last edited by marks88; Dec 5, 2022 at 9:10 am
Dec 5, 2022, 9:15 am
#1688
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: NYC/SEA
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 84
EWR to SEA on 12/1/2022 in domestic first. United forgot to load any of the cabins' pre-ordered meals and all the meals served lacked bread, dessert, and had plastic packaging still attached. Luckily took a photo and filed a complaint which managed to earn $250 back. Honestly, will take that for a missing bread roll.....
Dec 5, 2022, 10:02 am
#1689
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,753
DEN-SEA Breakfast
12/3
Breakfast Frittata, Spinach, Sausage, Fruit, Croissant (with Cherry Preserves!), Chobani Vanilla Yogurt
I absolutely enjoyed this breakfast.
Breakfast frittata with spinach, sausage, potatoes, cheese sauce, fruit, warm and soft croissant with premium preserves(!) and the always present Chobani yogurt.
12/3
Breakfast Frittata, Spinach, Sausage, Fruit, Croissant (with Cherry Preserves!), Chobani Vanilla Yogurt
I absolutely enjoyed this breakfast.
Breakfast frittata with spinach, sausage, potatoes, cheese sauce, fruit, warm and soft croissant with premium preserves(!) and the always present Chobani yogurt.
Dec 5, 2022, 2:09 pm
#1690
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern California
Programs: United MileagePlus Premier 1K, Delta SkyMiles Diamond Medallion
Posts: 1,150
DEN-SEA Breakfast
12/3
Breakfast Frittata, Spinach, Sausage, Fruit, Croissant (with Cherry Preserves!), Chobani Vanilla Yogurt
I absolutely enjoyed this breakfast.
Breakfast frittata with spinach, sausage, potatoes, cheese sauce, fruit, warm and soft croissant with premium preserves(!) and the always present Chobani yogurt.
12/3
Breakfast Frittata, Spinach, Sausage, Fruit, Croissant (with Cherry Preserves!), Chobani Vanilla Yogurt
I absolutely enjoyed this breakfast.
Breakfast frittata with spinach, sausage, potatoes, cheese sauce, fruit, warm and soft croissant with premium preserves(!) and the always present Chobani yogurt.
even better than a Polaris pre-arrival meal
Dec 5, 2022, 2:11 pm
#1691
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA silver, Bonvoy silver
Posts: 2,828
Dec 5, 2022, 10:07 pm
#1692
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC, FLL
Programs: UA PP 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy LTTE, BA Gold
Posts: 6,322
Dec 5, 2022, 10:26 pm
#1693
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 11,468
Just curious where the name "Harissa" comes from. Any ethnic cuisine, culture it might refer to?
Dec 5, 2022, 10:34 pm
#1694
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAH/EWR-LGA/MIA
Programs: UA Global Services 3.2 MM, Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 2,505
Dec 5, 2022, 11:15 pm
#1695
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott LTPP/Platinum Premier, Hyatt Lame-ist, UA !K
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