2024 Let’s Eat — United First, United Business, & Premium Transcon Service
Jan 26, 2024, 1:24 pm
#107
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UA 554 LAX-CLE Jan 25
1:25 pm departure
737-900ER seat 2B
PDB of water or mimosa
Jackets hung
Hot towels
Warm nuts served w/cocktail before lunch (I ordered the OF)
I chose the beef brisket based on reviews here, and the beef/gravy was tasty. Texture and flavor of the mashed potatoes similar to those that come out of a box. Not a fan of the spinach. Salad was fresh, and I liked the dessert.
FA walked the aisle with bottle of red and white wine after lunch was delivered.
Mid flight FA came through with a snack basket.
Really great crew, smiling, friendly and attentive.
1:25 pm departure
737-900ER seat 2B
PDB of water or mimosa
Jackets hung
Hot towels
Warm nuts served w/cocktail before lunch (I ordered the OF)
I chose the beef brisket based on reviews here, and the beef/gravy was tasty. Texture and flavor of the mashed potatoes similar to those that come out of a box. Not a fan of the spinach. Salad was fresh, and I liked the dessert.
FA walked the aisle with bottle of red and white wine after lunch was delivered.
Mid flight FA came through with a snack basket.
Really great crew, smiling, friendly and attentive.
Jan 26, 2024, 5:18 pm
#108
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All you people on page 1 who raved over the brisket, I want some of what you're having. I tried it out of SFO earlier this week based on this thread, and it was one of the worst things I have eaten on United. Possibly I went in expecting a bit too much, but I've selected the chili/polenta (which was good when I had it twice last year) for my next flight, and will do the ravioli (untested) for the one after. Not risking that brisket again, and my seatmate was really unhappy with the updated asian noodle salad. At least the dessert was decent and the bread was warm. Stale nuts before the meal to round it off.
Jan 26, 2024, 5:30 pm
#109
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Jan 26, 2024, 11:23 pm
#110
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The beef was utterly devoid of flavour, even with the sauce. Tasted like someone had put a lump of meat on a pan with nothing else and then cut it up. It wasn't the chewiest/rubberiest thing I've ever eaten, but there was nothing tender about it either. I emptied the entire salt and pepper packet on it to try and get some flavour in. The potato was firm in a way that mashed potato should never be. The spinach was the best of the three and it wasn't good - completely the opposite of everyone else's experience on here. Honestly, it seems like I probably just had really bad luck, but it's hard to give something that was genuinely bad a second chance.
Jan 27, 2024, 6:28 am
#111
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All you people on page 1 who raved over the brisket, I want some of what you're having. I tried it out of SFO earlier this week based on this thread, and it was one of the worst things I have eaten on United. Possibly I went in expecting a bit too much, but I've selected the chili/polenta (which was good when I had it twice last year) for my next flight, and will do the ravioli (untested) for the one after. Not risking that brisket again, and my seatmate was really unhappy with the updated asian noodle salad. At least the dessert was decent and the bread was warm. Stale nuts before the meal to round it off.
(compare your photo with post#107)
Jan 27, 2024, 11:46 am
#112
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I think the issue is catering is not consistent, if you look at those who have posted the Brisket the plating is different in all the photos. AA has this issue too.
Jan 27, 2024, 5:21 pm
#113
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Looks like ex-SFO seems to be no good.
Jan 28, 2024, 12:12 pm
#114
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Jan 28, 2024, 2:31 pm
#116
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1/19 UA221 SFO-MCO 10:50pm departure
The Asian noodle salad with beef is still my favorite dish up front. Had a little extra room so tried the brisket as well as over half the cabin was asleep and plenty of choices for first or second. Brisket looked good but flavor profile was definitely not quite there with no smoky or bold flavors. Mashed potatoes were gloopy and creamed spinach was pasty.
Jan 28, 2024, 2:35 pm
#117
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1/20 UA1148 EWR-SFO 6pm departure Kosher Meal
After I heard the usual menu options of chicken with polenta or pasta, I knew I made the right choice. Kosher meal hasn't changed in ages either but at least it's still good out of EWR. A large chunk of beef short rib and quite tender as well. The root veggie side is nice and refreshing.
Jan 29, 2024, 2:33 am
#120
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1/19 UA221 SFO-MCO 10:50pm departure
Had a little extra room so tried the brisket as well as over half the cabin was asleep and plenty of choices for first or second. Brisket looked good but flavor profile was definitely not quite there with no smoky or bold flavors. Mashed potatoes were gloopy and creamed spinach was pasty.
Had a little extra room so tried the brisket as well as over half the cabin was asleep and plenty of choices for first or second. Brisket looked good but flavor profile was definitely not quite there with no smoky or bold flavors. Mashed potatoes were gloopy and creamed spinach was pasty.
Bon appétit.
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