You are currently on Part V: SIN - CMB Emirates QF8349 EK349.
On these kinds of trips, its a blessing to be able to visit some lounges along the way. After deboarding QF5 i scurried towards the Qantas lounge as i feel its much more superior to the EK lounge (and to say hello to a few familiar faces)
Ah the Bar, sustenance is near!
Sparkling just don't cut it, come on Qantas you can do better!
Quick view of the current in lounge dining menu yields
Bleh. I will head over to the EK lounge then given the lacklustre food options
To get to the EK lounge requires the tiresome walk back to the 'C' Gates area and up another escalator just beyond the transfer desks.
Getting onboard was a painless affair. Priority boarding was strictly enforced.
Getting to the seat, Emirates J on their B77Ws are in a 2-3-2 layout, split between 2 cabins. There is the mini cabin of 2 rows, and the main cabin of 4 rows of J.
Today i am in the second row of the mini cabin.
As i arrived to my seat, my seat mate hasn't arrived which gave me the opportunity to take some snaps of the pair of seats.
The pair of seats, not missing window in row 7.
An individual J seat with all the service items neatly laid out
The J legroom
Quite a large seat legroom wise i should say, better than Qantas's own skybeds
Boarding was completed pretty quickly and we were off to takeoff!
After takeoff, the cabin was prepped for the dinner service.
A selection of international beers including Heineken, Budweiser, Amstel Light and Asahi (Japan routes)
Cocktails
Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, Kir Royal, Manhattan (Dry / Sweet / Perfect), Classic Martini, Breakfast Martini, Mojito, Rob Roy, Rusty Nail
Mocktails
Orange Fizz, Apple Spritzer
Spirits
Premium Scotch Whisky
Chivas Regal 18 Years Old As the world’s leading ‘super premium’ Scotch whisky, Chivas Regal 18 years old is enjoyed by many of the world’s most discerning connoisseurs as each cask is hand selected by master blender Colin Scott
Single Malt Whisky
Glenfiddich 15 Years Old A solera matured expression of the world’s best-selling single malt. Aged in Scotland for a minimum of 15 years in a selection of three distinctive casks; American Bourbon, Spanish Sherry and new oak
Tennessee Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 A genuinely iconic brand, enjoyed in over 200 countries worldwide. A vanilla and toffee nose gives way to a balanced rich and honeyed palate
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Jameson Established by John Jameson in 1780, Jameson is a single distillery blended, triple distilled, smooth Irish Whiskey
Cognac
Hennessy XO Originally created in 1870 for the personal use of the Hennessy family, Hennessy XO is the result of more than 100 eaux-de-vie crafted together having been aged for up to 30 years
Vodka
Grey Goose Officially known as the ‘world’s best tasting vodka’, Grey Goose is the result of the finest ingredients, distilled to perfection by maître de chai, Francois Thibault
Gin
Bombay Sapphire As the world’s leading premium gin, Bombay Sapphire is crafted from an ancient recipe dating back to 1761. It is made using a blend of ten distinct botanicals giving a unique flavour
Rum
Bacardi Superior Another icon, the perfect cocktail ingredient and a favourite of Hemmingway during his time in Cuba, Bacardi Superior has been one of the world’s most popular spirits for decades ???????????????? Liqueurs
Bailey’s Irish Cream An award-winning definitive blend of smooth Irish cream with quality spirits and whiskey
Tia Maria Dating back to a mid-17th century recipe, Tia Maria is an exotic infusion of natural vanilla and the finest fresh coffee roasted to perfection, complemented with a touch of Jamaican rum
Drambuie This luxury expression of Scotland’s defining whisky liqueur is crafted using malts from the Speyside
Cointreau A wonderful combination of sweet, zesty and bitter orange entwined with smooth alcohol. Drunk either with ice to finish a meal or mixed with fresh juice to quench your thirst
Champagne, Wines & Port
A selection of fine wines from internationally renowned vineyards of the old and new world
Moet & Chandon NV France, Champagne
A harmonious blend of the three Champagne grape varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, from the most expressive crus of the Champagne region. Brut Impérial embodies the Moët & Chandon style. It is a complete, generous and dynamic champagne. The wine has matured on the lees for several years until considered ready for drinking by the Chef de Cave.
Pouilly Fuisse, Domaine Ferret 2012 France, White
The Pouilly Fuissé wines are not to be confused with those of Pouilly Fumé with the former being oaked aged Chardonnay and the latter Sauvignon Blanc. The Ferret Pouilly Fuisse 2012 shows great balance between weight and freshness with elegance derived from seamless minerality. Layers of subtle fruit notes combine stone fruits, acacia flowers and spiced hazelnut butter. The finish is long, intense and spicy. Perfect with shellfish, veal and poultry dishes.
Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve 2011 France, White
The Trimbach 2011 Pinot Gris Reserve delivers an exhilarating sense of sheer primary fruit juiciness (suggesting peach, blood orange, and grapefruit) that you will scarcely encounter from its grape outside of the 2008 vintage. What’s more the sheer density and penetration rival the performance of the corresponding Rieslings, but at the same time, this wine’s glycerin-richness and succulent sense of ripeness make it altogether more winsome and luscious today than its Riesling counterparts. Pungency of citrus peel and black tea smokiness add to the intrigue of a finish that compels the next sip. It’s hard to imagine a much more exceptional value in versatile Alsace Pinot Gris.
Pagodes De Cos 2006 St Estephe France, Red
Les Pagodes de Cos is the second wine of the brilliant Cos d’Estournel, 2nd growth of Saint Estèphe to the north of Pauillac in the Médoc. With the hallmarks and style of the grand vin, the Pagodes 2006 displays aromas of sweet berry fruit, tobacco and pencil shavings on the nose. The palate is supple with smoky, blackberry flavours, creamy oak and great persistence. An excellent choice for grilled and roasted meats and hard cheeses.
Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet-Shiraz 2009 Australia, Red
Part Australian and part French owned the Whalebone vineyard is just 5 hectares in size, producing one of the top Australian cooler climate examples of Cabernet-Shiraz. The 2009 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz has the intense black currant and dusty, herb and spice edge of Cabernet Sauvignon tinged with the aniseed and blackberry notes from Shiraz. The flavours are intense but refined with freshness and vibrancy. A great choice for Middle Eastern style cuisine with red meat as well as other roasted and grilled meats.
Quinta do Portal Colheita Port 2000 Portugal, Port
Quinta do Portal is a small single estate producer, somewhat of a rarity in the region. Tawny is an overlooked style of port, very different to the better known vintage style. Colheita refers to a vintage tawny port. Aged in port pipes for nearly all its life the wines take on a colour as suggested in the name and the fruit flavours change from the more common damsons and berries to dried white fruit, café au lait and caramel. The palate offers nutty flavours and Christmas spice. Excellent with chocolate as well as salty cheese.
Dinner
Appetiser
Smoked chicken served with roasted pear, grilled aubergine, salad and crumbly feta cheese
Main Course
Turkey piccata tender turkey cutlets served with light sage jus and tomato concassé, accompanied by yellow courgette, sautéed fine green beans and egg noodles
Steamed seafood gourmet selection of fresh steamed scallop, prawns and snapper fillet, dressed in a light mustard sauce, with red pepper, sugarsnap peas and duchess potatoes with olive oil
Sri Lankan lamb masala served with sautéed green beans, red peppers and pulao rice
Bread
Bread basket choose from our range of freshly baked rolls and breads
Dessert, Cheese and Fruit
Opera gâteau traditional rich layered chocolate cake served with a caramel sauce
Orange mousse served with fresh raspberry coulis, garnished with kiwi fruit, chocolate stick and cream
Cheese board a carefully chosen assortment of the finest boutique cheeses from around the world, served with grapes, crackers and dried fruits
Selection of fruit a seasonal assortment of the finest fresh cut fruits
Hot Beverages
Tea black and herbal teas from around the world
Coffee brewed to order, your choice of decaffeinated, espresso and cappuccino
Chocolates fine luxury chocolates
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For the main, i chose the Steamed seafood selection
Steamed seafood gourmet selection of fresh steamed scallop, prawns and snapper fillet, dressed in a light mustard sauce, with red pepper, sugarsnap peas and duchess potatoes with olive oil
This was paired with the wonderful Bordeaux wine on offer
Pagodes De Cos 2006 St Estephe France, Red
Les Pagodes de Cos is the second wine of the brilliant Cos d’Estournel, 2nd growth of Saint Estèphe to the north of Pauillac in the Médoc. With the hallmarks and style of the grand vin, the Pagodes 2006 displays aromas of sweet berry fruit, tobacco and pencil shavings on the nose. The palate is supple with smoky, blackberry flavours, creamy oak and great persistence. An excellent choice for grilled and roasted meats and hard cheeses.
Dessert was the Opera gâteau but unfortunately due to file size i am unable to upload.
After dinner, it was an uneventful flight all the way to Colombo.
Moments later, we touched down at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with a smooch on the runway.
Passengers continuing on to Dubai were advised to remain onboard the aircraft whilst the Colombo bound passengers (including yours truly) disembarked.
Then it was off to the transit hotel again for a quick overnight before continuing on MH184 to Kuala Lumpur the next day.
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Verdict
Emirates
7.5/10
Cabin8.0
Cabin crew6.0
Entertainment/wifi9.0
Meal/catering7.0
Qantas Business Lounge
8.6/10
Comfort10.0
Meal/catering10.0
Entertainment/wifi6.5
Services8.0
Singapore - SIN
7.8/10
Efficiency9.0
Access6.5
Services6.5
Cleanliness9.0
Colombo - CMB
5.6/10
Efficiency3.0
Access6.5
Services6.5
Cleanliness6.5
Conclusion
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Im still quite new to this file limit thing so yeah will have a look! Thank you! :D
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