Qantas LAX First Lounge

[SYD]

I believe @cove was being facetious.

Ah! Very subtle.

But there was “Tipping gate” pre covid at the showers I seem to recall being mentioned?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Asada Taco's ...
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Asada is basically "grilled meat". In this case I was informed it was diced wagu beef.

Soft taco shells, it was tender enough but for me I was pleased it came wait Salsa Roja as without was a bit bland.

I'll do this again ...

Loved the Prawn Tacos last month !!

 

[Lynda2475]

Both the tacos look good except for the coriander, given how many have the gene that makes coriander taste like soap, it really should be an optional garnish and not mixed through.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Both the tacos look good except for the coriander, given how many have the gene that makes coriander taste like soap, it really should be an optional garnish and not mixed through.

Apologies I should have posted the full title of the dish. It was prawn tacos with smoky pineapple pico de gallo. Anyone averse to coriander would not have ordered it as it wasn’t a garnish in that dish.

 

[SYD]

Both the tacos look good except for the coriander, given how many have the gene that makes coriander taste like soap, it really should be an optional garnish and not mixed through.

Not in North America. “Cilantro“ is everywhere! Yum!

 

[Lynda2475]

Not in North America. “Cilantro“ is everywhere! Yum!

Mexico is in North America yet it is far a from a given that a dish is ruined with cilantro/corriander there and I spent 4 weeks travelling all around mexico eating my way through all the regions. Many dishes where yanks/aussies add cilantro dont traditionally have it as an ingredient at all only a garnish.

I also find that in USA most places will happily whip up any tex mex sans cilantro.

Both the beef asado and prawn tacos looked great except for the embedded coriander, so yes I wouldn't order it just a shame, that they could cater to all by making the coriander a garnish that those who like it add, just like the chilli sauce.

Although the gene that makes one be able to taste the soapiness is rare in India and Central America, it affects up to 20% of other populations.

Just hope there are other unaffected beef dishes for my next visit in June.

 

[serfty]

Loved the Prawn Tacos last month !!View attachment 373548

I found there was a strange flavour when I tried them ... basically didn't like it.

I tried the prawn tacos today ... Weird, soft tortilla, one ingredient was not nice.

Would not do again.

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[SYD]

I found there was a strange flavour when I tried them ... basically didn't like it.

Soap?

Google tells me that it’s closer to single digit percentages of the world population that thinks coriander tastes like soap.

 

[serfty]

Soap?

Google tells me that it’s closer to single digit percentages of the world population that thinks coriander tastes like soap.

Not 'soap'. Never have a problem with Coriander, I have been eating it since last century.

No more likely the smoky pineapple mix did not work for me.

 

[snabbu]

I had a TBIT connection off QF11 the other week and was the only one in the FL, quite depressing to be honest. I generally don't enjoy lounges during the AM hours and try to avoid but this time had no option. Looking through the menu I had to google what a Croque monsieur was exactly as nothing else was taking my fancy.

Ham and Cheese toasty would have been more appropriate.

 

[Capricornus]

Although the gene that makes one be able to taste the soapiness is rare in India and Central America, it affects up to 20% of other populations.

OT: I was one of those people in my teens. But not anymore, now love cilantro/coriander. So unless our genes alter as we get older, I am not sure I am buying the gene theory. But an interesting fact…

 

[Lynda2475]

OT: I was one of those people in my teens. But not anymore, now love cilantro/coriander. So unless our genes alter as we get older, I am not sure I am buying the gene theory. But an interesting fact…

Well every now and then some sneaky chef adds coriander to a dish where there is no mention of it on the menu and it is a not a typical ingredient to expect (i.e always question heavily at Vietnamese, Mexican or Indian resturant, but one typically shouldn't need to at French, Italian or Japanese) and the soapiness hits immediately.

My first encounter with coriander was in 1988 in a banh mi; some 35 years later the reaction is the same.

Some may claim to have the gene but just dislike it; and palates can change as we mature. But those who have the gene wont grow out of it.

 

[mx838383]

Hi everyone. Anyone have a current Qantas lax F lounge menu for winter? Keen to see what’s on the menu. Thanks in advance.

 

[SYD]

It’ll be the “Summer” menu and probably out around the Solstice (20/21 June). The Americans are sticklers for precise dates. None of that neat all of June, July and August stuff we do…

 

[justinbrett]

It’ll be the “Summer” menu and probably out around the Solstice (20/21 June). The Americans are sticklers for precise dates. None of that neat all of June, July and August stuff we do…

Not just the Americans - most of the world. We’re in a small minority of countries that use the start of the month.

 

[smckay]

Hi everyone. Anyone have a current Qantas lax F lounge menu for winter? Keen to see what’s on the menu. Thanks in advance.

Seems there’s an Aussie running the show…
As of tonight 8 June

 

[snabbu]

Fried Chicken Tacos, delicious. The absolute winner was the picked daikon accompaniment, sooo good.

Sea Bass with herb salad. More like a Neil green leaf salad, could be improved. A side of fries did the trick.


Salt and Pepper Squid. As much as they try to emulate the SYD/MEL version imo it falls short. At least they serve it with chilli.


Stir Fried Pork with vegetables and spicy hunan sauce. Ripper dish which would have elevated to another level with a side of the above pickled daikon. Will remember for next visit.

Black Angus Minute Steak with chipotle butter and lime - been around for ages and as always a treat to eat.



After a glass or two of champagne I remembered to ask about "The 25" coughtail. The bartender Ruben wasn't familiar with it but he mentioned he was quiet and he would like to create me a coughtail based on my likings. Ok sure, you twisted my arm Feeling like something fruity, he mentioned he would be a few minutes as he had to run out and grab some fresh fruit.

The result was exactly what I felt like in the moment. Not sure exactly the ingredients but it was an overall wonderful experience.

 

[mx838383]

Current lax F lounge menu - Summer.

Black Angus minute steak - yum
Stir fried pork with spicy hunan sauce - yum with a bit of a kick
Salt and pepper squid - just as good as Sydney
Korean fried taco - recommended by the waiter - was great.
Sundae - very nice also.

Recommend all of them.

 

[Scarlett]

Last time in the First lounge I think I had three serves of the seasonal greens. Had been in the US for a couple of weeks and was craving some plain veges! They were perfectly cooked.

 

[Berlin]

Current menu in the Qantas F lounge at LAX:



Loooved the beef tacos and the sundae (it had proper chunks of brownie underneath all that ice cream which was devine). Pork Katsu was alright, too much rice and slaw for my liking but otherwise tasty.