Book the Cook Recommendations (from Australia)

[bjm76]

Hi brains trust
I am lucky to be on SQ212 this week - SYD -> SIN in J.
The menu selections for lunch are:
1. Slow Braised Beef Cheek with Red Wine Sauce
2. Steamed Barramundi Fillet with Black Bean Sauce
3. Lamb Rogan Josh
4. Aromatic Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinated Chicken

Has anyone enjoyed any of these and would recommend?
I have picked Roast Chicken in Wild Mushroom Cream from Book The Cook but wondering if one of the menu items is a better option.

Thanks all in advance!

 

[Scr77]

I’ve enjoyed the first 2 but they never look too exciting. I find the options ex Oz a bit simple.

 

[bjm76]

I’ve enjoyed the first 2 but they never look too exciting. I find the options ex Oz a bit simple.

Yes me too - the options from SIN are always amazing (makes sense given home airport). I have enjoyed the Nasi Goreng in Premium Economy from SIN to SYD before - absolutely amazing, way better than the QF J meals I have had over the years...

 

[lahlee]

Hi brains trust
I am lucky to be on SQ212 this week - SYD -> SIN in J.
The menu selections for lunch are:
1. Slow Braised Beef Cheek with Red Wine Sauce
2. Steamed Barramundi Fillet with Black Bean Sauce
3. Lamb Rogan Josh
4. Aromatic Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinated Chicken

Has anyone enjoyed any of these and would recommend?
I have picked Roast Chicken in Wild Mushroom Cream from Book The Cook but wondering if one of the menu items is a better option.

Thanks all in advance!

I really like the Steamed Barramundi, and would happily order that meal in a restaurant. It's very tasty!

 

[Human]

Hi brains trust
I am lucky to be on SQ212 this week - SYD -> SIN in J.
The menu selections for lunch are:
1. Slow Braised Beef Cheek with Red Wine Sauce
2. Steamed Barramundi Fillet with Black Bean Sauce
3. Lamb Rogan Josh
4. Aromatic Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinated Chicken

Has anyone enjoyed any of these and would recommend?
I have picked Roast Chicken in Wild Mushroom Cream from Book The Cook but wondering if one of the menu items is a better option.

Thanks all in advance!

I've had the first two and enjoyed both. The fried rice that comes with the barramundi is a little bland.

If I had to choose between the barramundi and the beef cheek, I think I'd choose the beef.

 

[bjm76]

And just for completeness, here are the Book The Cook options from SYD:
1. Grilled Beef in Green Peppercorn Sauce
2. Roast Chicken with Mushroom Cream
3. Barramundi and Steamed Rice
4. Poached Egg
5. Chicken Stew in Grain Mustard sauce
6. Khao Thom
7. Beef Rendang with Coconut Rice

I was tempted to select the beef rendang - one of my fave curries - but I had it before from SIN and the beef was very dry - so steered away from it ever since on SQ.

 

[daft009]

I'm a sucker for curries so lamb Rogan Josh or beef rendang for me

 

[fseng]

Would love to hear more of people’s feedback. I am travelling in Jan next year.

 

[bjm76]

I ended up with the roast chicken with mushroom cream from the Book The Cook - it was quite good. My partner had the beef cheek from the menu and was happy with it..
Neither dishes were amazing though.
I would say quality seems on par with QF J coming from SYD. Service much better though IMO, crew seems more organised and service feels smoother (do SQ have more staff in J than QF?) .