New Upper Menu March 2019

For the VS005, 117, 007, 023, 141, 019, 041, 103, 115, 105, 131 and 155

Starters

Balik salmon and celeriac remoulade
Tomato Soup
Edamame and tofu salad

Warm breads

Mains

Wagyu steak and barley salad
Chicken and leak pie
Tortellini spring green drop stew
Tandoori Salomon salad

Pudding

Blackcurranr and ginger bread and butter pudding
Chocolate marble mousse slice

Cheese and port

Extra bites

Classic gourmet beef burger
Roast squash salad
Sticky Asian Pork with sesame greens

Mile high tea by Eric Lanlard

Fresh rolls ( yes no sandwiches)
Beef and horseradish
Hot smoked salmon

Mozzarella with green pesto and slow roasted tomato and falafel, red pepper houmous, carrot and yoghurt dressing in a beetroot wrap

Warm scones (thank god for normal !)

Patisserie
Chocolate and pistachio financier
Passion fruit eclair
Blackberry macarons

[buns]

Many Thanks for this!!

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Warm scones (thank god for normal !)

Agreed....

I had the afternoon tea in the JFK Clubhouse a couple of weeks ago and it was absolutely delicious. Hopefully the tea on board is just as good.

Alas, I have no Upper trips in the works so it's unlikely I'll ever try that tasty sounding pie...

Alas, I have no Upper trips in the works so it's unlikely I'll ever try that tasty sounding pie...

I'm on the VS105 early April - so many thanks for posting that.

Wonder if I will get the e-mail in advance to pre-select.

Decisions, decisions

The tomato soup

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The salmon

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Dessert

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The new afternoon tea rolls

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David

My take from VS7.

• Tomato soup was spot on.
• Chicken & leek pie was pretty decent. As with any kind of pastry cooked in those type of ovens, it was a bit chewy, but still good. The mash that goes with it was lovely!
• Chocolate marble mousse was pretty standard.
• The burger from extra bites was the same as it's been on other flights.
• The sticky asian pork smelled absolutely amazing but I didn't try it, so can't comment on taste.

It has to be said that there is nothing on that new UC menu that "wow's me". Yes, I'd find something to eat for each course, but it's hardly amazing.

But note to Virgin - please don't go back to the days of the Mediterranean themed menu, that was dreadful. (Back in about 2006).

Look at what the competition are doing. Emirates (admittedly not a direct competitor as VS are ending DXB & focusing on flying West). EK business class food is excellent, in both quality and portion size. Just compare the cheese you get on Virgin [three slithers] with the cheeseboard you get presented with on Emirates.

It has to be said that there is nothing on that new UC menu that "wow's me". Yes, I'd find something to eat for each course, but it's hardly amazing........

My thoughts precisely - in fact, I'm a bit underwhelmed!

Oh dear, not very inspiring for me I'm afraid. Lets hope that my return flight in June will be better!

Got my preorder through for the VS19 on Saturday - can’t decide between the Wagyu or the Pie!

Just had our preorder for the VS05 flight this Saturday and the Mains have changed thankfully!

Red chick pea curry
Braised rump steak with tomato and mozzarella tortellini and sauteed garlic kale
Chicken and Leek Pie
Tandoori Salmon Salad

Thought I'd give the Braised rump steak a try

And I have just had the pre-order for the VS97 on Sunday. Only difference to yours CB is that instead of the rump we get

"Tender beef fillet topped with a herb crust. With mashed swede, lemon chilli potatoes, tender stem broccoli and a garlic and herb jus."

Which reminds me that I must check whether any of my shoes need new soles.

Guess the chicken and leek pie was popular enough for it to roll onto the next menu...!

Guess the chicken and leek pie was popular enough for it to roll onto the next menu...!

5000 miles popular

David