Current Qantas First Lounge Menu (SYD/MEL) and relevant topics

[JessicaTam]

I think it's been three since they removed the Veuve Clicquot...almost a year ago. In MEL they also stopped having a special wine in the decanter.

It has obviously been too long since my last visit!

 

[TomVexille]

It has obviously been too long since my last visit!

And even longer since my last visit

 

[kermatu]

Thanks for posting Princess Fiona. I'll have a couple of chances to sample in the next week.

 

[GoldCanyon340]

Thanks PF for posting. I won't be back in until early May but I'm hoping the red wines get a tweak as the list looks Shiraz heavy (has the Petaluma stock finally exhausted? I swear I haven't had *that* much).

 

[blackcat20]

Might just be me but I'm not too excited by those dishes. Maybe once I've seen pictures...but will be there in a week anway.
The champagne list also seems to be heading downhill.

 

[mrpooky]

Oh no! I've only been once before and my second visit is in a week. I loved the Veuve Clicquot and was really looking forward to it.

Oh well, I didn't mind the Taittinger. I will make do.

mrpooky.

 

[kermatu]

Had my first go at the new menu on the weekend (Sydney). Like blackcat20, it didn't seem to have any show-stoppers. But I have learnt that the fancier or more exciting something looks is no guarantee of quality; and a boring menu / option may in fact be a delight.

Unfortunately not this time! My conclusion - it's a decent menu but pretty ho hum. Solid and safe dishes, but nothing (yet) that I am looking forward to having again or that would cause me to engineer flights to get an extra hour or two in the lounge for.

further info and hopefully pics to follow when I go through again this week and then return home. But here's some info on my first run:

I sampled the trout crudo, Sichuan red chicken and the steamed blue eye.

the trout was great as usual. But nothing that surprising with F Lounge raw seafood.

The Sichuan chicken was nice but not amazing. On th plus side, was a very decent portion and it had a very subtle kick. I like spice (see below) but also don't mind some more gentle, flavoursome variety.

The blue eye was a bit mixed. Was a nice piece of fish but quite bland. The best part was the pickled vegetables. Added a nice flavour. I realised halfway through what (I thought) was missing - some kick! So I asked for some chilli and it turned into a nice dish.

On on the inspirations menu was a mushroom risotto. I would have tried that on my next visit (if available) but the couple next to me had it and described it as 'average' - so maybe I'll give it a miss.

I liked the wine. The Tas Chardonnay was very good, and was also very popular. I'm biased toward Tassie so am taking the fact that most tables around me had several glasses as more objective proof. Cannot for the life of me remember what the decanter wine was, but it was very nice. Still holding out for better whiskies, though.

Enjoyed the F lounge as always, including spa treatment from new therapist (Kristen). Have had better menus though.

 

[Rugby]

Ausbt photos are up:

Sampling the Autumn 2016 menu at the Qantas first class lounge - Australian Business Traveller

 

[LA10]

It's going to my first time in a F lounge in May! I'm so excited, already thinking about what I'm going to eat.

 

[kermatu]

It's going to my first time in a F lounge in May! I'm so excited, already thinking about what I'm going to eat.

Enjoy! Try to get a spa booking as well. The F lounges are a great benefit.

 

[IMOA]

I had the ocean trout crudo and chairman mao's pork. The crudo was typically good and the pork was a bit better than I expected, kind of comfort food done very elegantly. Well worth a try if you're looking for something a bit substantial IMO.

 

[DavidFlynn]

It's going to my first time in a F lounge in May! I'm so excited, already thinking about what I'm going to eat.

We all know that feeling. I'm flying out Monday and have a list in my head of the dishes I'll be ordering, both faves and new ones.

 

[JohnK]

We all know that feeling. I'm flying out Monday and have a list in my head of the dishes I'll be ordering, both faves and new ones.

Is it still exciting after countless visits? Eggs benedict with Tattinger followed by Perrier Jouet. I have ordered some chips if they do them at this hour. Cant say it is something to look forward to for June.

 

[marki]

Is it still exciting after countless visits? Eggs benedict with Tattinger followed by Perrier Jouet. I have ordered some chips if they do them at this hour. Cant say it is something to look forward to for June.

I nod my head and totally agree.

 

[blackcat20]

I've got my eye on the chicken, and the pav, and the chocolate dessert

 

[JohnK]

Thanks Princess. Only three champagnes? I am sure it used to be four. Another enhancement?

Has been 3 champagnes for a while. Tattinger, Perrier Jouet and Mumm. The 3rd one for me is the best but not a champagne drinker.

 

[TomVexille]

Thanks Princess. Only three champagnes? I am sure it used to be four. Another enhancement?

blackcat20​ pointed out to me that the breakfast menu appears to have four

 

[JessicaTam]

blackcat20​ pointed out to me that the breakfast menu appears to have four

Indeed. Is Veuve only for breakfast?

 

[blackcat20]

Indeed. Is Veuve only for breakfast?

Very odd that. Thought I might ask if they have any additional champers on Friday...

 

[JohnK]

Indeed. Is Veuve only for breakfast?

Not today....