Bear96

This is exactly what I mean. You are always going to have someone who objects / has an intolerance to a certain ingredient in any meal option.

I'd suggest they do a soy-free Beyond Burger product instead of Impossible as a solution to your criticism, but I am sure someone would have a problem with that as well.

I am vegetarian and am fine with either approach. I just happen to like both the Beyond and Impossible products.

CApreppie

I'm eagerly awaiting photos and reports. I had the chicken katsu finally from LIH and I thought it was fine. I've had katsu in Tokyo from a place that specializes in it so clearly no comparison, but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting from some flyers on here.

cricketer

I'm in the minority that things the ragu with polenta has been the best thing in circulation for a while. So I'd welcome that! (everything's relative of course, but as others have said, this is an airline meal, not a gourmet restaurant).

Yes, there's always someone who can object to anything, and with legitimate reason too. But faux-meat products are designed to be exactly that, which is unappealing to most vegetarians I know (not all) but appealing to meat eaters who are trying to cut down (again, not all). And that's what they are going for. Even if you're doing a burger, there are so many great ways to make a veggie burger without having to make it seem like meat.

Here's a good veggie burger: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com...burger-recipe/

CApreppie

I agree about vegetarian food trying to emulate meat. It really seems odd to me. Is that the only frame of reference we have for vegetarian food? I think Asian food does a good job of just incorporating non-meat into dishes and not trying to call them something like a hamburger or fish sticks, etc.

emcampbe

yup. Here in America, it’s gotta be ‘meat’ if it’s not meat. Impossible/Beyond is really geared toward the crowd that doesn’t want to participate in the climate/animal issues with meat, but still wants the taste. I’ve seen people eat it because they think it’s healthier, but it’s really not.

There are a lot of vegetarians that don’t want meat or something pretending to be it - most of my family are prime examples. Asian veg is good because it’s not the typical traditional US version of veggies (ie, tasteless roasted veggies with basically no spice/sauce).

that said, I realize they are still piloting the select in advance on some flights (it’s not everywhere yet, right?). Can’t they alternatively bring back the special meals option so if you want an Asian veg meal in domestic F, you can get it (and for that matter, a kosher option, gluten-free, or whatever…).

WineCountryUA

Think we are wandering far off the topic of UA's post June 1 domestic FIrst meals.

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stillwaters23

Looks like on Monday going into DEN I have a choice between the Italian vegetable stew with polenta, or the Za'atar chicken with spinach, roasted peppers and orzo.

Has anyone seen either of these yet to tell me which to pick? Neither sounds particular great tbh.

Flying Machine

I really enjoy the flavor of Mediterranean zaatar spice. I look forward to trying that in the future

MatthewLAX

The Za'atar chicken is new...haven't tried it. The ragu polenta is extremely salty and not my favorite dish.

kmersh

How does one see the First Class meal options?
Does it work like DELTA and they send you an email to place your selection or is it done via the app?

stillwaters23

There is just a link in the booking on UA's site to select my meal option.

BlueZebra

Same here...it appeared 3 days ahead of the scheduled flight. That line in your reservation changes from the general meal description (Snack, Lunch, etc) to an active link that says "Select Meal".

fumje

I usually do get an email about 4 days ahead (for eligible flights).

loganre17

I'll be flying YVR-DEN shortly in First. Are hot meals back on Canada routes like this? App still shows only a "snack" being available. TIA

MatthewLAX

Yes, at over 800 miles (1,114 m) there should be a hot meal.