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[diningdecadence]

Looks like BTC is out for this trip

Minor problem.

My suggestion, BTC and use it as breakfast.

 

[Keith009]

On a recent flight in Business, OH ordered Nasi Bryani whilst I got the seared veal fillet with crumbed hazelnuts. Both delicious and far more appetising than the normal onboard menu. The veal was surprisingly tender and juicy for an inflight meal.

I might hasten to add that I was on a midnight departure SIN-BNE which left at 0045, and featured a reduced offering rather than the full inflight menu. BTCs provide better choice on such flights. On other flights I wouldn't normally bother with BTC.

 

[deka2]

My suggestion, BTC and use it as breakfast.

SQ221 SIN-SYD only allows us to choose BTC for Dinner, with breakfast being Continental.


I'm not sure how it would go down if I chose a BTC meal and asked them to hold it for breakfast.

 

[anat0l]

I'm not sure how it would go down if I chose a BTC meal and asked them to hold it for breakfast.

I can't see that being a problem. I don't see why the crew would be abrasive to that request.

 

[prozac]

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I'm not sure how it would go down if I chose a BTC meal and asked them to hold it for breakfast.

If you let them know when they bring you the first drink after seating that you would like your meal at a later time the CA would then not heat it along with the other dinner meals. I can't imagine this would be an issue in J. Good thinking.

 

[diningdecadence]

SQ221 SIN-SYD only allows us to choose BTC for Dinner, with breakfast being Continental.


I'm not sure how it would go down if I chose a BTC meal and asked them to hold it for breakfast.

did it a few weeks back. No issue at all. The rendang was great for breakfast, and the lobster with noodles off the menu equally delicious.

unimpressed with the continental breakfast offering- what's this chat about caviar and eggs?!

 

[Duffa]

Well I had my BTC Lobster Thermidor on SQ 227, about midnight Australian time.
I asked the crew-member how many pax in J had ordered the dish (the cabin was 90% full)
"only you and Mrs D.........."
Seems like there weren't any AFFer's on that flight!




It does look a bit like a warning off a cigarette packet, does it not!?

 

[diningdecadence]

Well I had my BTC Lobster Thermidor on SQ 227, about midnight Australian time.
I asked the crew-member how many pax in J had ordered the dish (the cabin was 90% full)
"only you and Mrs D.........."
Seems like there weren't any AFFer's on that flight!

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It does look a bit like a warning off a cigarette packet, does it not!?

that looks suspiciously similar to the lobster thermidor they serve in F. very interesting!

 

[markis10]

If you let them know when they bring you the first drink after seating that you would like your meal at a later time the CA would then not heat it along with the other dinner meals. I can't imagine this would be an issue in J. Good thinking.

I have done exactly that for my late flight ex SIN to BNE, as I posted elsewhere, I am now partial to having Lobster for Breakfast.

 

[hummel]

Is BTC available for J passengers? I'm doing SQ232 SYD-SIN on Friday and might be worth a shot.

 

[TKK]

Is BTC available for J passengers? I'm doing SQ232 SYD-SIN on Friday and might be worth a shot.

Yes although F get more choice than J.

 

[prozac]

Is BTC available for J passengers? I'm doing SQ232 SYD-SIN on Friday and might be worth a shot.

Yes. Go for the Lamb Shank Curry...

 

[anat0l]

Is BTC available for J passengers? I'm doing SQ232 SYD-SIN on Friday and might be worth a shot.

Of course it is. As long as you're departing from a port which SQ has BTC ability, both J and F pax are eligible.

 

[hummel]

Of course it is. As long as you're departing from a port which SQ has BTC ability, both J and F pax are eligible.

Have flown SQ J a few times and never taken advantage of it! Don't I feel like an idiot?

Thanks for the suggestions guys, now I'm hungry looking at the options!

 

[Duffa]

that looks suspiciously similar to the lobster thermidor they serve in F. very interesting!

I agree! Having been too late (our first time in Suites) to take Cove's advice, I asked for BTC...and it was essentially the same as J.
Bigger tray. Nicer China...... but the same....
I just have a vague recollection of washing it down with Krug or Dom..... or both!
I can't quite remember!

 

[anat0l]

Have flown SQ J a few times and never taken advantage of it! Don't I feel like an idiot?

Thanks for the suggestions guys, now I'm hungry looking at the options!

Usually I don't take advantage of BTC, with two exceptions:

1. The flight departs from SIN (best semblance of guarantee on the quality, not that it should be drastically unacceptable in outstations) - this doesn't guarantee that I'll BTC, but it does significantly increase the chances
2. I want to eat lobster

The onboard selection is normally fit for purpose and some of the BTC options are pretty ho-hum anyway, unless you had a real hankering for that dish (e.g. specific dietary requirements, a certain meal to suit a certain flight time or your schedule / diet). This strategy has really only backfired on me once, when I had to accept a SQ J dish that was not my first choice (they ran out of the first choice) and ended up being very average (if even that). Of course, even if I had BTC'd that meal, it could have just as easily gone the other way.

 

[penegal]

Have flown SQ J a few times and never taken advantage of it! Don't I feel like an idiot?

Thanks for the suggestions guys, now I'm hungry looking at the options!

Usually I don't take advantage of BTC, with two exceptions:

1. The flight departs from SIN (best semblance of guarantee on the quality, not that it should be drastically unacceptable in outstations) - this doesn't guarantee that I'll BTC, but it does significantly increase the chances
2. I want to eat lobster

The onboard selection is normally fit for purpose and some of the BTC options are pretty ho-hum anyway, unless you had a real hankering for that dish (e.g. specific dietary requirements, a certain meal to suit a certain flight time or your schedule / diet). This strategy has really only backfired on me once, when I had to accept a SQ J dish that was not my first choice (they ran out of the first choice) and ended up being very average (if even that). Of course, even if I had BTC'd that meal, it could have just as easily gone the other way.

As I have posted numerous times, my opinion of BTC is similar to that of anat0l... Although I did enjoy a lobster recently, I am not particularly impressed with BTC, and usually just take the regular meals (or nothing at all as the sleep is more important).

The regular onboard options are usually very good IMHO.

 

[diningdecadence]

As I have posted numerous times, my opinion of BTC is similar to that of anat0l... Although I did enjoy a lobster recently, I am not particularly impressed with BTC, and usually just take the regular meals (or nothing at all as the sleep is more important).

The regular onboard options are usually very good IMHO.

whilst i also agree, for those flying into Australia and receiving breakfast the BTC option can always be stored and used for BF. this is particularly appealing for someone who enjoys savoury food as much as i do!

 

[vantage03]

So after thinking about this long and hard I decided I'd try the sushi ex-SIN... and it was actually pretty good!
Let me note that I have previously lived in Japan so my standards as far as sushi goes are pretty high.
It came with two extra pieces not shows (prawn and crab) which I had the crew remove due to an allergy.



I think as far as BTC goes, it's a good idea ex-SIN but that's about it.

 

[deka2]

Flew Suites from SIN-SYD earlier this week.
Ate Lobster in TPR before boarding
They had whole Chilli Crab on the normal menu, so had that for Supper.
And BTC the Lobster for Breakfast.

All in all a good three meals on the way home.