The Food & Coffee in Austrian Airlines Business Class
I normally combine mention of an airline’s food with my review of that overall experience. However, the food on Austrian Airlines is so much better than any business class I’ve experienced (though that has been limited) and as good as many international first class meals I’ve had, like Singapore, that I thought it deserved its own detailed post.
We started with nuts and I chose to stick with the Duval-Leroy Fleur de Champagne Brut I’d been drinking before takeoff.
I loved the little details with the plating, including a tiny clothespin to affix your napkin to your clothing if you wish.
The chef comes around to take your order personally.
The menu had quite a few appealing options for the entree and I wasn’t sure whether to go for the deep fried chicken breast or the grilled butterfish. I asked the chef and he recommended the traditional potato dumplings with pork.
That had been last on my list because, after all, we are on a plane, even if it does have a chef and I worried an already heavy option would become more so. But if the chef is recommending, it must be pretty good, so I chose it.
But first came two other courses.
The “antipasti from our trolley.” I went with the Mozzerella and tomatoes, a prawn with marinated zucchini, and a falafel with mint yogurt. (All were good though the falafel was a touch dry.
Next up was a creamy tomato soup that was ladled at your seat.
And then it was time for the main entree. The chef had recommended right! The bacon on top was unbelievably crispy and the dumpling lighter and moister than I would have dreamed possible.
I was pretty full and could have skipped the dessert but decided I’d try the banana chocolate tart. The steward also suggested I try the “Wiener Waschermadel,” deep fried apricot stuffed with marzipan drizzled with warm vanilla sauce. The chocolate tart was good. The apricot was to die for!!
Then it was time for the after dinner coffee. Which other bloggers have noted comes with it’s own menu!
I typically don’t order coffee on flights because it winds up being Nescafe Instant, even in First Class, but I thought this was worth a shot. I waffled between getting the Einspanner coffee with whipped cream and powdered sugar or the Franziskaner which is doused with milk and blended with whipped cream and cocoa powder.
In the end I was rather sedate and went with the Kaffee Verkehrt, coffee with hot milk and foamed milk. And it was fantastic as well as elegantly prepared.
I was so thrilled with the food I asked if I could get my picture with the chef who seemed pleased, but a little surprised by the request. 🙂
After dinner I reclined my chair flat and dozed for a few hours while watching movies on and off (so much for getting work done). The second course was served a few hours before landing. This time I avoided the “safe” choice and went straight for the “Frankfurter Wurstel” made of turkey sausages instead of the Shrimp Caesar salad.
Some of the best frankfurters I’ve ever had, though I wished for more mustard and horseradish.
I had hoped the food would be this good, but was surprised at how well it delivered. Definitely as good, if not better, than some of the international first class meals I’ve had!
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Funny I had the exact replica menu on my flight from VIE to JFK back in Feb. Have to admit even though my travel in Business class has been limited this flight was hands down the best one Ive had. Glad you enjoyed your trip as well and well worth the upgrade.
That was the same FA working on my flight last June!
Oh how fun! He was really nice.