BTC - the experience and the do's and don'ts

[UMD]

I thought Shi Quan Shi Mei is not BTC, but on board choice for flights bound to/from China.

No, it is not BTC but I have a feeling that it will be offered if you choose Oriental Meal (need confirmation - SQ website lists Oriental Meal as Chinese). The last time I picked Oriental meal when I was flying F, I was also offered Shi Quan Shi Mei. But, I decided to go with the lamb instead.

Let's hope if it will be Shi Quan Shi Mei again this time.

KPC, thanks for the link. It does look delicious.

[kpc]

Thanks for the head up info. I will opt for the Shi Quan Shi Mei instead since this will be for flight out of SIN to SYD. I believe the ex-SIN Shi Quan Shi Mei is desigend by Sam Leong. So, it should be OK.

Here is what it looks like.....it tastes as good as it looks
http://www.sqtalk.com/forums/showpos...3&postcount=70

[CGK]

I thought Shi Quan Shi Mei is not BTC, but on board choice for flights bound to/from China.

[UMD]

Yes, you may. But really, Kyo-Kaiseki on SQ is not good in my opinion after taking few NH flights to LAX. SQ one seems too cold for me. I like something hot. The same for the Chinese set meals that I had from HKG to SIN recently. Too cold. Not a warm meal.

Thanks for the head up info. I will opt for the Shi Quan Shi Mei instead since this will be for flight out of SIN to SYD. I believe the ex-SIN Shi Quan Shi Mei is desigend by Sam Leong. So, it should be OK.

[sfvoyage]

Kyo-Kaiseki on SQ is not good in my opinion

I also don't care for the kyo-kaiseki on SQ F - have had it 4 times in the past year and only mildly enjoyed it once. The presentation is the best part (good photo op), but the taste and ingredient left a lot to be desired. May be better for people who really know a lot about Japanese cuisine, as a lot of the ingredients are not identifiable for novices like me. The crew once showed me their instruction sheet with diagrams and text (to make sure there's no meat product, as I had specified - I'm mostly vegetarian but will eat some seafood), and according to the English descriptions, the ingredients are definitely 'exotic' to the uninitiated.

Now, if only they had shojin-ryori (Zen buddhist vegetarian kaiseki, widely available in Kyoto and especially at temples)...

[CGK]

If you BTC Kyo-Kaiseki meal, can you still enjoy the caviar or the other appetizer out of the regular menu?

Yes, you may. But really, Kyo-Kaiseki on SQ is not good in my opinion after taking few NH flights to LAX. SQ one seems too cold for me. I like something hot. The same for the Chinese set meals that I had from HKG to SIN recently. Too cold. Not a warm meal.

[UMD]

If you BTC Kyo-Kaiseki meal, can you still enjoy the caviar or the other appetizer out of the regular menu?

[CGK]

Question for SQ326 SIN-FRA experts: Can one BTC both lunch & light meal or just lunch?

AFAIK, since the meals are lunch and light meal, both are BTCed. I remembered I did it. I had not so heavy lunch, and I had lamb for light meal which is about dinner time in Europe.

[The High Flyer]

A bit OT here, that op-up was presented only after I was sitted comfortably at 17A for around 5 minutes when the ground crew came to my seat and ask for my BP. I was prepared to put on a fight if I was asked to move to another J seat to give way to a higher premium passenger. But hey, it was a pleasant surprise when she passed me a bright red BP with seat 3A indicated on it in exchange. Worth all the effort to climb down the stairs to my new seat.

That was certainly a good experience. My bell went "DING!" only at the check-in counter. Would have loved something more dramatic!

[9V-JKL]

Question for SQ326 SIN-FRA experts: Can one BTC both lunch & light meal or just lunch?

[9V-JKL]

Just for you, 9V-JKL...

Many thanks CGK

[CGK]

Can't figure this.

Am booked on SQ28/27 SIN-TPE-LAX-TPE-SIN (77W when I'll fly it). I know I can BTC SIN-TPE/LAX-TPE but can I BTC TPE-LAX and TPE-SIN? TPE is a BTC station though

Just for you, 9V-JKL...

IN-FLIGHT SERVICES AVAILABLE ON SQ 0028 J 31JAN SIN-LAX

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CATEGORY : BOOK THE COOK -COMMENTS

CATER FOR DINNER : SIN-TPE
1. BCKCR - CHICKEN CURRY
2. BCKRM - CHICKEN RICE
3. BCLBK - CHILEAN BASS AND KALAMATA OLIVE POTATO
4. BCRFB - CURRY FISH BALLS
5. BDWYR - DUCK WITH YAM RICE
6. BFSCK - FISH SOUFFLE AND SPICY MINCED CHICKEN
7. BGYDM - GYU DON
8. BNSBY - NASI BIRYANI
9. BNSLM - NASI LEMAK
10. BORCK - OVEN ROASTED CORN FED CHICKEN BREAST
11. BPPCK - PAPPARDELLE WITH CHICKEN
12. BRLCM - ROAST LAMB CHOP
13. BRVGT - ROASTED VEGETABLES
14. BSPLT - SLIPPER LOBSTER THERMIDOR
15. BSRES - SIX OZ US RIB EYE STEAK
16. BSSMS - SEARED SALMON
17. BWMCR - WILD MUSHROOM AND CHORIZO RISOTTO

CATER FOR SUPPER : TPE-LAX
18. BBBTN - BRAISED BEEF WITH TURNIP
19. BBTND - BEEF TOURNEDOS
20. BCFSO - COD FILLET ON SAFFRON ORANGE SAUCE
21. BCRSH - CHIRASHI SUSHI
22. BFCKB - CRISP FRIED CHICKEN BREAST
23. BSCFC - STEAMED COD FILLET WITH CABBAGE
24. BSFLS - SEAFOOD LASAGNA
25. BSFRV - STIR FRIED VERMICELLI

CATER FOR BREAKFAST : TPE-LAX
NO ITEMS OFFERED




IN-FLIGHT SERVICES AVAILABLE ON SQ 0027 J 29JAN LAX-SIN

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CATEGORY : BOOK THE COOK -COMMENTS

CATER FOR SUPPER : LAX-TPE
1. BBSKY - BEEF SUKIYAKI
2. BCRSH - CHIRASHI SUSHI
3. BGFRC - GRILLED FREE RANGE CHICKEN
4. BPFMM - PEPPERED FILLET MIGNON WITH MUSTARD JUS
5. BPPCB - PRAWNS WITH PRESERVED CABBAGE
6. BSASF - SWEET AND SOUR FISH
7. BSCLB - CHILEAN BASS
8. BSCRV - STEAMED CRAB RAVIOLI
9. BSFPR - STIR FRIED PORK AND STEAMED RICE
10. BWFCK - WOK FRIED BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN

CATER FOR BREAKFAST : LAX-TPE
NO ITEMS OFFERED

CATER FOR BREAKFAST : TPE-SIN
NO ITEMS OFFERED



TPE-SIN is breakfast service. Thus No BTC offered.

[UMD]

9V-JKL, Why don't you BTC for 2 meals ex-SIN and ex-LAX? Or maybe there is a specific menu that you really like from TPE BTC station?

[9V-JKL]

I understand that part on BTCing supper. I don't get off at TPE and therefore my flight is basically ex-SIN & ex-LAX. Question is can I BTC ex-TPE along the way

[UMD]

Can't figure this.

Am booked on SQ28/27 SIN-TPE-LAX-TPE-SIN (77W when I'll fly it). I know I can BTC SIN-TPE/LAX-TPE but can I BTC TPE-LAX and TPE-SIN? TPE is a BTC station though

I was just on the phone with SQ and I learned that I could BTC for SQ 638 supper that leaves SIN for NRT at 2340 local time. If BTC is possible for SQ 638, it should have no problem for the TPE - LAX (supper as well). I am not sure, however, for TPE-SIN since BTC is not available for Breakfast.

CGK, being one of the masters in this (or maybe The Master of BTC), should have all the answers.