Latest Upper Class Menu for US flights

[mitchja]

Here's the Sea Bream and the Tiramisu:

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From a marketing email today

“This season, it's Hickory-smoked barbecue chicken in Economy, Pork chilli with dirty rice in Premium Economy and Rainbow banh mi rice salad bowl with warm teriyaki tofu in Upper Class.”

Maybe it’s me and not the copywriter , but nothing about this sentence makes me want to fly Upper Class

I had the truffled chicken which was pretty meh, and the rhubarb pudding which was very sweet but quite tasty.

Here's the Sea Bream and the Tiramisu:

Had the same on my flight to Atlanta yesterday, along with the Halibut starter. I found them to be a big improvement on the previous menu. My only suggestion would be for more of that sauce with the Sea Bream, it was delicious!

I just wish they would bring back the proper Afternoon Tea. The two scones they provide are perfectly fine, but I'd almost go as far as saying the Afternoon Tea in Premium is better!

David

[buns]

Just been on the VS 91 to MCO in Upper.

Mrs Buns and I pre ordered the Wild Boar & Apple Sausages. Although highly flavoursome, quite enjoyable.

Buns

[mitchja]

I fly again next weekend to BOS and whilst the options are the same, we now have pics!

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Thanks, James. Have a good trip.

I have to say well done Virgin, quite like the menu and quite well suited mostly to my dietary requirements (recently been put on an extremely low carb diet). Butter is one of the things not bad on it, so having things in it for flavour really helps.

Shows we are not all alike, but I would say 3 weeks into a NHS low carb program that you lose weight super quickly, and butter is not a devil! Most low-fat things seem to in fact contain more carbs as a replacement and as carbs convert to sugar, they are really bad for those of us who are diabetic. Far better to have high fat, what is thought traditionally as unhealthy options as they suit a diabetic diet far better.

Had the baked cod (pre-ordered) on the VS76 on Monday night and have to say it was pretty good - if ever so slightly over-cooked. The present Mrs Treelo had the asparagus soup and cheese toasty and said they were excellent. Well done VS.

What are the 2 or 3 choices as starters on the UC Menu (I am assuming these are the same ex-MAN & LHR? I have asked my normal source but it would appear she is out in Leeds "on the lash" so won't get a coherent answer until at least tomorrow lunchtime!

[buns]

What are the 2 or 3 choices as starters on the UC Menu (I am assuming these are the same ex-MAN & LHR? I have asked my normal source but it would appear she is out in Leeds "on the lash" so won't get a coherent answer until at least tomorrow lunchtime!

From our recent LHR - MCO flight

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Togarashi Smoked Halibut


We both went for the soup

Buns

What are the 2 or 3 choices as starters on the UC Menu (I am assuming these are the same ex-MAN & LHR? I have asked my normal source but it would appear she is out in Leeds "on the lash" so won't get a coherent answer until at least tomorrow lunchtime!

From our recent LHR - MCO flight

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Togarashi Smoked Halibut


We both went for the soup

Buns

Thanks! Suspect definitely the Halibut for both of us (both ordered the Sea Bream too. Very risky I know "having the fish" - especially for two courses on a plane. (Think "Airplane" film!)

[buns]

What are the 2 or 3 choices as starters on the UC Menu (I am assuming these are the same ex-MAN & LHR? I have asked my normal source but it would appear she is out in Leeds "on the lash" so won't get a coherent answer until at least tomorrow lunchtime!

From our recent LHR - MCO flight

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Togarashi Smoked Halibut


We both went for the soup

Buns

Thanks! Suspect definitely the Halibut for both of us (both ordered the Sea Bream too. Very risky I know "having the fish" - especially for two courses on a plane. (Think "Airplane" film!)

I am now remembering the scene vividly - the obvious fish shaped bones!!

Enjoy your flight

Buns

Anyone tried the truffle mac and cheese?

Out of interest how often does virgin change the menu in upper class?

[mitchja]

Every 6 months now (it used to be 3).

Anyone tried the truffle mac and cheese?

I quite like the Mac & Cheese. Better than the upper class meals if you’re more into junk food! The Tikka Masala is ok as well.

I’ve opted to take meals from Premium multiple times now rather than the Upper Class menu. Especially helpful if you upgrade last minute and can’t pre-order.

Does anyone know if the truffle butter breaded chicken is like a chicken Kiev; i.e. the truffle butter is stuffed in the middle?

To be honest, I hardly tasted the truffle

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David

Preorder emails have arrived for our MAN-MCO flight on Sunday, as suspected, the chicken, sea bream and tofu.

Has anyone tried the tofu? I'll probably choose the sea bream but I am tempted by something a bit healthier!

Preorder emails have arrived for our MAN-MCO flight on Sunday, as suspected, the chicken, sea bream and tofu.

Has anyone tried the tofu? I'll probably choose the sea bream but I am tempted by something a bit healthier!

I had the tofu in June and it’s actually one of the nicest meals I’ve had on a VS flight. Highly recommend if you enjoy tofu dishes!

Cheers, might give it a try!

Anyone tried the truffle mac and cheese?

I quite like the Mac & Cheese. Better than the upper class meals if you’re more into junk food! The Tikka Masala is ok as well.

Another vote here for the Mac and cheese, really enjoyed it.

It looks like the starters and desserts have been swapped out early on this menu cycle for some reason?

When I flew a few months ago I had the Halibut starter and Tiramisu dessert, but they've gone.. My flight to JFK a couple of weeks ago had the following choices:

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