2022 Let's Eat - United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service
Sep 18, 2022, 12:08 am
#1351
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: CO
Programs: UA OG-1K, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,360
I'm so sick of the chicken-pasta/rice(?) plate or the Impossible meatballs... I've been eating boxes or just skipping it. The chicken dish isn't bad, but it is far from the best chicken dishes that they've had. The Impossible meatballs are just nasty. I'm a meat-a-tarian, but I like a nice real veg option from time to time. That meatball just isn't right. Here's hoping that they change the menu soon.
Sep 18, 2022, 2:26 pm
#1352
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC, FLL
Programs: UA PP 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy LTTE, BA Gold
Posts: 6,300
I'm so sick of the chicken-pasta/rice(?) plate or the Impossible meatballs... I've been eating boxes or just skipping it. The chicken dish isn't bad, but it is far from the best chicken dishes that they've had. The Impossible meatballs are just nasty. I'm a meat-a-tarian, but I like a nice real veg option from time to time. That meatball just isn't right. Here's hoping that they change the menu soon.
Dreading the meatballs now. Trying it tonight...
Sep 18, 2022, 5:01 pm
#1353
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ORD / PHX
Programs: UA LT 1K 3MM (former 12 yr GS), Bonvoy Amb/LT Plat
Posts: 1,338
The meatballs aren’t that bad…..when you haven’t had them 10x times!!!! IMO of course!
Sep 20, 2022, 6:52 am
#1354
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Central New Jersey
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat 2MM
Posts: 691
Sigh, flying EWR-LAX in Polaris on Thursday evening and there are no options to pre-order meals (not that they had any of the pre-orders last time we flew). Any idea why you can't pre-order from a hub? I guess I just need to arrive early and eat in the lounge as I'm really tired of the Zatar chicken.
Sep 20, 2022, 1:56 pm
#1355
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: HSV
Programs: Silver MileagePlus, Diamond Hilton
Posts: 672
Had impossible meatball IAH - PHX
Enjoyed the meal and the meatballs didn’t taste “impossible” to me or have any different taste than meat.
I did preorder the falafel entree. The FA told me while in the ground that she acknowledged I preordered it but said it wasn’t loaded. Offered a chicken or meatball option
The dessert is the star of the show.
PDB service offered only after everyone boarded. Water or sparkling cider
Enjoyed the meal and the meatballs didn’t taste “impossible” to me or have any different taste than meat.
I did preorder the falafel entree. The FA told me while in the ground that she acknowledged I preordered it but said it wasn’t loaded. Offered a chicken or meatball option
The dessert is the star of the show.
PDB service offered only after everyone boarded. Water or sparkling cider
Sep 20, 2022, 2:26 pm
#1356
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
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Had impossible meatball IAH - PHX
Enjoyed the meal and the meatballs didn’t taste “impossible” to me or have any different taste than meat.
I did preorder the falafel entree. The FA told me while in the ground that she acknowledged I preordered it but said it wasn’t loaded. Offered a chicken or meatball option
The dessert is the star of the show.
PDB service offered only after everyone boarded. Water or sparkling cider
Enjoyed the meal and the meatballs didn’t taste “impossible” to me or have any different taste than meat.
I did preorder the falafel entree. The FA told me while in the ground that she acknowledged I preordered it but said it wasn’t loaded. Offered a chicken or meatball option
The dessert is the star of the show.
PDB service offered only after everyone boarded. Water or sparkling cider
David
Sep 20, 2022, 2:53 pm
#1357
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PDB of OJ or "Champagne"
Cocktails which need a snack with them. Also Cutty Sark is so bad
Zatar Chicken or Impossible Meatballs. This is so pathetic. A 2400 mile, hub-hub transcon at dinner time being served with a fruit cup
PDB of OJ or "Champagne"
Cocktails which need a snack with them. Also Cutty Sark is so bad
Zatar Chicken or Impossible Meatballs. This is so pathetic. A 2400 mile, hub-hub transcon at dinner time being served with a fruit cup
Sep 20, 2022, 4:15 pm
#1358
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 7
Would anyone happen to know if there's a possible menu change coming anytime soon? We're flying YYC - DEN, 2.5 hour sit, then DEN to KOA on Nov. 11/22, and returning . I will absolutely cry if I have to look at another sad plate of chicken and orzo, and I just can't with the meatballs.
I'm hoping to pre-order when the window opens for us, but if not, I may be bee lining it to Chick-fil-A when we land in Denver.
I'm hoping to pre-order when the window opens for us, but if not, I may be bee lining it to Chick-fil-A when we land in Denver.
Sep 20, 2022, 4:22 pm
#1359
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Would anyone happen to know if there's a possible menu change coming anytime soon? We're flying YYC - DEN, 2.5 hour sit, then DEN to KOA on Nov. 11/22, and returning . I will absolutely cry if I have to look at another sad plate of chicken and orzo, and I just can't with the meatballs.
I'm hoping to pre-order when the window opens for us, but if not, I may be bee lining it to Chick-fil-A when we land in Denver.
I'm hoping to pre-order when the window opens for us, but if not, I may be bee lining it to Chick-fil-A when we land in Denver.
David
Sep 21, 2022, 10:41 am
#1360
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,505
Dumb question possible, but the chicken/orzo and impossible meatball option: Is this the only menu that exists for mid-cons that have meals (excluding breakfast flights)? It seems to be all I ever hear about so I'm wondering if that is *THE* menu.
Sep 21, 2022, 10:45 am
#1361
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ORD / PHX
Programs: UA LT 1K 3MM (former 12 yr GS), Bonvoy Amb/LT Plat
Posts: 1,338
Not a dumb question at all.
The answer is yes, usually. Some lucky FTers have been able to pre-order a burger or a falafel, but that hasn’t been my experience.
The answer is yes, usually. Some lucky FTers have been able to pre-order a burger or a falafel, but that hasn’t been my experience.
Sep 21, 2022, 2:09 pm
#1362
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David
Sep 21, 2022, 2:15 pm
#1363
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On a transcon flight in Q1 this year, they were offering falafel as part of the onboard options.
Sep 21, 2022, 3:14 pm
#1364
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Location: Los Angeles / Basel
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Yes, that's it. If you are flying on a narrowbody, you may get a chacne to pre-order a meal, with additional choices like a hamburger or falafel plate (both better than the chicken zatar or impossible meatballs).
Sep 21, 2022, 4:02 pm
#1365
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1K, *wood LT Plat
Posts: 825
And vegetarian chili with polenta. Giving that a try on Sunday ... apologies in advance to anyone on the flight with me.
