Qantas Sydney Domestic J Lounge - 𝚂̶𝚊̶𝚗̶𝚍̶𝚠̶𝚒̶𝚌̶𝚑̶ Panini Bar

[Johnxx]

why is Sydney Domestic J much better than Sydney International J....I'd love to see something of that quality there. Both Singapore and NZ International J in Sydney are way better than Qantas

 

[servicerequired]

I don't get the potato crisps (??) - I would understand if they were actual potato fries ... that would seem more deli / cafe style ... but crisps ... I'd rather a bucket with individual packets to select from.

Some feedback though - the two times I have been - I was *pleasantly* surprised that the toasting wasn't like the scenario where the roll is singed and crumbly ... it was warm and crisp, but still relatively soft.

First world issues !!

 

[JIMMYTHEJET]

I don't get the potato crisps (??) - I would understand if they were actual potato fries ... that would seem more deli / cafe style ... but crisps ... I'd rather a bucket with individual packets to select from.

Some feedback though - the two times I have been - I was *pleasantly* surprised that the toasting wasn't like the scenario where the roll is singed and crumbly ... it was warm and crisp, but still relatively soft.

First world issues !!

I just asked for no chips
French fries would be good

 

[DejaBrew]

Last night’s offerings (which I personally skipped as I’d already eaten) -:



This morning’s offerings -:

 

[DejaBrew]

Ah, just realised breakfast is the same as what’s been previously posted by others.

 

[RB001]

Ah, just realised breakfast is the same as what’s been previously posted by others.

Well, at least the price of lemons has come down.

Looks like they're on feta rations this week.... checks sign on door... oh, I guess the consistent inconsistency strikes again!

 

[DejaBrew]

Well, at least the price of lemons has come down.

Looks like they're on feta rations this week.... checks sign on door... oh, I guess the consistent inconsistency strikes again!

Plenty of lemons, but it did seem like feta was being rationed as my serving was made to order

 

[DejaBrew]

Better effort this morning with no obvious rationing of ingredients…

 

[bablong]

Those new toilets are a dam sight nicer than the old ones too. I wonder if they’ve done this so that they can start the renovation - ie have a second set of toilets so the old ones can be demolished and rebuilt - same with the old food service area.

 

[jrfsp]

Those new toilets are a dam sight nicer than the old ones too. I wonder if they’ve done this so that they can start the renovation - ie have a second set of toilets so the old ones can be demolished and rebuilt - same with the old food service area.

Any new showers?

 

[bablong]

Any new showers?

Doesn’t appear to be any

 

[anat0l]

Could do a sushi bar, but then again they'd probably squawk at the price.

Horrible idea.

First of all, almost any sushi in any lounge in Australia has nearly always been average to horrible. Usually preprepared, or otherwise with boring fillings, and doesn't taste fresh.

Most people who haven't had bona fide good sushi have a very misplaced idea that sushi is premium food. And if you think people here like to insult NP for using "exotic names of food" rather than being straightforward, do you think describing the ingredients and make up of good sushi is going to be any better than that?

The only way to do a sushi bar would be to have a proper Japanese sushi chef, with fresh fish. Or, at the least have someone similar to those sushi counters they have in Woolworths. The sushi should then be made to order, not just made en masse and put on a cold bar.

Anything less than the above would result in more complaints than the current panini bar, in addition to the high risk of food poisoning.

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There seems to be zero variation on the breakfast menu.

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Any ideas for different sandwiches or toasts that could be offered for breakfast?

That avocado looks like the same pasty stuff they use on board. I prefer fresh sliced avocado myself, but I understand that's not many people's cup of tea.

 

[sudoer]

Any ideas for different sandwiches or toasts that could be offered for breakfast?

Avocado is a decent base, wouldn't be hard to mix up the toppings - they could cycle between soft boiled egg, burrata, chimichurri, smoked salmon, etc.

Some other ideas - bruschetta, french toast, smoked salmon bagels, etc.

The B&E roll is very 'bready' and would be nicer on an English muffin.

Horrible idea.

Agree. Neil has butchered so many Asian dishes at the Spice Bar I don't think he could be trusted to run a sushi bar.

 

[QFFHntrGthr]

Neil has butchered so many Asian dishes

I agree and not just the Spice Bar. In the First Lounge too. The Tamarind chicken and the Kung Pao Mushroom on the previous menu were so woefully executed. The taste was either wrong (Tamarind Chicken) or overpoweringly flavoured (Kung Pao Mushroom). On the current menu, the Dan Dan noodles - bland (he should just copy the CX noodle bar on how it should be done), the lemongrass pork patties is lovely at one or two with the nuoc cham to cut through the flavour but by the third it was OMG, I need something to get this flavour out of my mouth.
Give him credit for some successes though. Long time ago, he successfully delivered the Strange Flavoured chicken (the name is just a literal translation) with just the right amount of sauce on the poached chicken. I keep hoping to see it reappear on the menu.
I also hope the panini bar in only an interim (80% carb horrors) arrangement . Maybe tapas, mezze platters, even pasta with side salad are more appealing.

 

[penny6]

Better effort this morning with no obvious rationing of ingredients…

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What's the avocado like? Is it freshly 'smashed' or is it like a premade avocado dip? from the picture the colour and consistency of the avocado looks like it has come out of a container but I wasn't sure and would love people's experience of it. I have only been to the lounge in the afternoon/evening and so not experienced the breakfast options.

 

[DejaBrew]

Welcome aboard AFF @penny6

They certainly don't smash the avo in front of you, so if it isn't a dip, then at the very least it's smashed somewhere behind closed doors in the kitchen.

 

[penny6]

Hi everyone, I would love your opinions on the recent panini I had in Qantas J Syd domestic - do you think this is lacking filling? Would you be happy with the small amount of greens and sundried tomatoes? And the chicken being finely shredded/mushy?

I generally am curious what people think as i would have loved a few more sundried tomatoes and a handful of greens but I wondered am I in the minority?

 

[dgoody2]

Hi everyone, I would love your opinions on the recent panini I had in Qantas J Syd domestic - do you think this is lacking filling? Would you be happy with the small amount of greens and sundried tomatoes? And the chicken being finely shredded/mushy?

I generally am curious what people think as i would have loved a few more sundried tomatoes and a handful of greens but I wondered am I in the minority?
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Great point, I’ve always found that the Panini’s lack filling. It’s a whole lot of bread and not much more….clearly cost saving.

I saw this link which is quite a good review. They seem to think the same about the lack of filling

Qantas Business Lounge Sydney Domestic Food Review

Updated 2024 review exploring the foods on offer at the Qantas Business Lounge Sydney Domestic by a travel dietitian including new panini bar

www.nuttedoutnutrition.com.au

 

[kermatu]

Was this pre-made? I almost always (anywhere, not just lounges) ask for a fresh made sandwich or other item with particular ingredients included or excluded. Generally get much better filled items if the staff are making on the spot and for me.

 

[dgoody2]

What's the avocado like? Is it freshly 'smashed' or is it like a premade avocado dip? from the picture the colour and consistency of the avocado looks like it has come out of a container but I wasn't sure and would love people's experience of it. I have only been to the lounge in the afternoon/evening and so not experienced the breakfast options.

Pretty sure its all pre-made