On my flights between Seoul and Bangkok, the menu was printed in Korean, English, and Thai, with included wine pairings suggested for each main course.
Appetizers were served with a selection of veggie side dishes, or banchan, which felt like a nutritious touch. Dessert was simply sliced fruit and single-serve containers of Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
There were three main-course options in the air, and several more dishes were available for passengers who had preordered.
On my flight from Seoul to Bangkok, I tried a plant-based roasted shiitake mushroom dish with hot pepper sauce, served with rice, soup, and toasted seaweed. This meal was available only by preorder.
The mushrooms were a hearty vegetarian option with a nice sweet and spicy flavor.
On the way back, I tried Korean spicy roasted chicken with rice and vegetables. The chicken was nicely marinated and seriously spicy, accompanied by an equally spicy soup. This airline isn’t afraid to hold back with the heat.
I liked having a chance to try Korean food I wouldn’t find on other airlines, and I definitely recommend checking out the Korean Air website for a more extensive menu before you fly.
