For this year’s final Meal of the Week, I count down my top 10 airline meals of 2023. To be clear, these are only the best meals I have enjoyed over the last year, not my top 10 all-time...
For this year’s final Meal of the Week, I count down my top 10 airline meals of 2023.
To be clear, these are only the best meals I have enjoyed over the last year, not my top 10 all-time list. I traveled all over the world in 2023 and experienced so many superb airline meals that it was hard for me to narrow the list down, but I’ve done my best. My focus is only on main courses and as seems to be the case every year, reveal my great love for lamb.
Note that many of these meals are from my big Bali – Cambodia – Nepal – Bhutan trip that I have not yet reviewed (something to look forward to next month).
Top 10 Airline Meals Of 2023
10. Flat Iron Steak On United Airlines 777 Business Class
When it comes to red meat you can mostly expect short ribs on United, but I enjoyed a rare flat iron steak from SFO-TPE and it was vey good (and the sauce had a quite a kick).
9. Thai Dinner On Nepal Airlines A330 Business Class
I enjoyed a spicy but delicious dinner of Thai rice with white fish in green curry sauce and fried Thai zucchini with egg while flying from BKK-KTM on Nepal Airlines.
8. Pork Belly On Singapore Airlines A380 First Class
The pork belly was fatty but flavorful while traveling from JFK-FRA in Singapore Suites.
7. Steak + Eggs On United Airlines 777 Business Class
United’s catering out of DXB is tops and the steak + eggs served prior to landing in EWR was the best breakfast I had all year on any carrier. Somehow even the hollandaise sauce was perfect.
6. Beef Satay in Malaysia Airlines A350 Business Class
When it comes to satay, Malaysia Airlines does an even better job than Singapore Airlines, as proved once again on my KUL-HND flight.
5. Beef Short Ribs On SAS A350 Business Class
The short ribs were tender and flavorful enroute from BKK-CPH and the bone marrow butter, thyme sauce, and mashed potato made for a great combination.
4. Steak Dinner In Singapore Airlines A380 First Class
I enjoyed a delicious herb-crusted beef filet from FRA-SIN in Singapore Suites.
3. Rare Steak In JAL 777 Business Class
When I asked for a rare steak from HND-SFO on JAL…I got it. A high-quality piece of meat mad even better with Café de Paris butter.
2. Lamb Cutlet In Singapore Airlines 737 Business Class
I was so impressed with the lunch Singapore Airlines served (via Book the Cook) on my sub-two hour flight from SIN-REP. Perfect lamb. I just wish there were seconds…or thirds!
1. Lamb Cutlets In Qantas A380 First Class
Qantas service may have been a letdown, but the lamb chops served from SYD-LAX were top-notch.
I am very thankful for all the great meals I enjoyed this year and look forward to many more in 2024.
What was your favorite airline meal in 2023?