RK88 Posted October 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Only 13 days and we will step aboard the MS Eurodam for a 14 day caribbean cruise. We are really looking forward to this trip, but we still have some questions. We booked a VF cat cabin (5058) however, after reading some usefull information on this forum I did send a request to our TA for a possible upgrade. Since we are in our cabin with 3 persons, we know it will be narrow, but what is the quality and size of the third bed? About the specialty restaurants, 2 weeks ago I made my reservation for Canaletto, today I decided to make a reservation for Tamarind. Does anyone have a recent menu of both restaurants? I heard a rumour about the soda card (value $50,- costs $25,-), we are coca cola fans, so this card is a great deal for us, however the rumour said that only glasses of soda are served when paying with this soda card, is this correct? Are the coffee machines in the Lido restaurant derving cappuccino? What kind of entertainment is currently aboard this ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Only 13 days and we will step aboard the MS Eurodam for a 14 day caribbean cruise. We are really looking forward to this trip, but we still have some questions. We booked a VF cat cabin (5058) however, after reading some usefull information on this forum I did send a request to our TA for a possible upgrade. Since we are in our cabin with 3 persons, we know it will be narrow, but what is the quality and size of the third bed? About the specialty restaurants, 2 weeks ago I made my reservation for Canaletto, today I decided to make a reservation for Tamarind. Does anyone have a recent menu of both restaurants? I heard a rumour about the soda card (value $50,- costs $25,-), we are coca cola fans, so this card is a great deal for us, however the rumour said that only glasses of soda are served when paying with this soda card, is this correct? Yes -- only glasses of soda when you use the soda card. Are the coffee machines in the Lido restaurant derving cappuccino? NO What kind of entertainment is currently aboard this ship? Canaletto has changed on a couple of ships -- haven't heard about the Eurodam's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 29, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Tamarind - $15 per person When you sit down at the table, a couple of servers will come to the table -- one will pour Jasmine tea while the other one gives you a HOT towel to cleanse your hands. Then you are given your menu. There are already 4 small sauce bowls on the table -- there is a soy sauce; a sweet-sour sauce; a garlic-chili pepper sauce; and a Japanese horseradish sauce (very hot). You are brought a basket of Shrimp Crackers. SOUP: Yin-Yang Scallop Consomme’ - tender sea scallops & julienne cut squash in a ginger infused shellfish broth sprinkled with minced scallions Jewels of the Sea - delicate shrimp filled won ton with sliced baby bok choy in a fragrant lemongrass & sesame broth Chicken Pho with Wild Lime & Rice Stick noodles - shredded chicken & rice noodles in a coconut milk broth flavored with lime leaf, cilantro, galangal, mint, bean sprouts & Serrano chilies Appetizers: Trail of Spices Satay Sampler - Malaysian-spiced lamb, Chinese pork, Thai -spiced beef, Indonesian-spiced chicken & Vietnamese-spiced shrimp served with Asian pickled vegetables & 2 traditional dipping sauces Shrimp Tempura Indochina - sweet, fresh shrimp dipped in a light batter & fried and served with a tart-and-sweet green papaya salad & garlic chili sauce Shanghai Ribs - five-spiced rubbed baby-back pork ribs, served over a Chinese pickled cabbage salad with a Tamarind chutney Streetside Pot Stckers - succulent lobster, pork and chicken dumplimngs, shallow-fried till crispy on the bottom and served with a vinegar-soy ponzu dipping sauce Spring Roll Delights - a trio of spring rolls: crispy duck, vegetable and a rice paper wrapped lobster roll, served with plum and sweet chili sauces Thai Beef Salad - rare-seared beef, tossed with scallions, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers -- presented on salad greens and sprinkled with fresh mint, chilies and a lime-leaf dressing Green Papaya Salad - freshly shredded raw vegetables and spinach, tomato, water chestnuts and papaya tossed with lime juice & palm sugar Sushi & Sashimi Menu YOUR CHOICE OF 6 ITEMS AS AN APPETIZER OR 12 AS AN ENTRÉE Sashimi - tuna, salmon, snapper. Octopus Nigiri Sushi - tuna, salmon, snapper, Octopus Sushi Rolls: Rainbow (reversed California roll topped with an assortment of fish) California - crab and avocado Salmon Tsutsumi - salmon, avocado, cream cheese Tuna Tsutsumi - vegetable roll topped with tuna slices Yozo - snapper, masago, asparagus, Japanese mayonnaise Yoshi - tempura snapper, avocado, scallion, Japanese mayonnaise Wraps - Indonesian vegetable, seafood, lettuce, chicken Entrees: Water: Hoisin-Lime Glazed Sea Bass - Golden pan-seared fish crowned with crisp wok-seared Asian greens Asia-Pacific Hot Pot - A one-pot surprise consisting of shrimp, scallops, Manila clams, rock fish, crab legs, squid, scallions, shallots, garlic, lemon grass and coriander leaves all braised in a flavorful stock Baked Snapper in Rice Paper - Snapper marinated in a sake and citrus liquor, then golden baked and served atop ginger and garlic steamed Asian greens Wood: Wasabi & Soy Crusted Beef Tenderloin Steak - Served on an oak wood cedar plank and complimented with tempura-style onion rings and vegetables Scallops & Prawns with Garlic, Ginger and Chili - steamed to perfection and presented in a bamboo basket and drizzled with a light soy sauce Cantonese Duck & Hainan Rice - roasted, served on a bed chicken borth infused rice and garnished with flakes of fresh chili and cilantro Fire: Shrimp Szechuan with Thai Basil - Shrimp sauteed with chili peppers, Asian spices, straw mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and scallions glazed in a light chili sauce Penang Red Curry Coconut Chicken - A mild spicy dish consisting of chicken cubes braised with Chinese pea pods, eggplant, green zucchini, red pimiento, opal basil, lemon grass and lime juice - presented in a bath of red curry and coconut milk Vietnamese-Style Lamb with Mint - Thinly sliced lamb loin quickly sautéed with bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, fresh spinach leaves, minced garlic and scallions Earth: Five-spice Seitan & Tempeh - quickly seared with thinly sliced red bell pepper, enoki mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, scallions, garlic, ginger and soy sauce - served with lime wedges Sesame Udon Noodles - flat Japanese wheat noodles, stir-fried with tofu, scallions, vegetables, sesame oil and chilies, and sprinkled with toasted peanuts and sesame oil Sweet and Sour Vegetable Tempura - asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, green beans, and carrots dipped in a light batter and fried - garnished with fruits and served with Tamarind glaze On The Side: Steamed seasonal garden vegetables with red miso garlic sauce Steamed Jasmine rice OR Brown rice Stir-fried cucumber, snow peas, mushrooms, scallions and chili with sesame seeds Bok Choy with oyster sauce Sake-braised oyster and ****ake mushrooms Desserts: Tamarind Chocolate - a bittersweet chocolate shell filled with a rich Tamarind & chili flavored chocolate and ginger mousse served with a red raspberry and black raspberry compote Mango Cloud - a light egg white souffle served with a mango sorbet Tempura Ice Cream - coconut & Javanese coffee with infused lemon grass sauce anglaise Chocolate Almond Fortunw Cookie -- an almond baked tuile with a surprise filling of chocolate panache -- served with a scoop of coconut ice cream Ginger Banana Bread Pudding - with tempura bananas and caramel sauce Trio of Sorbets - passion fruit basil, lychee green tea and cube with shaved fruit juices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulders Posted October 29, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Regarding the soda card, I found the glasses of fountain soda to be diluted and filled with ice. This was on the Nieuw Amsterdam. I'm a big diet coke drinker and plan NOT to buy the soda card on my next cruise. I much prefer the cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 29, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 29, 2013 We don't drink soda, but one time we were sitting at the Lido bar and watched as the bar tender prepped a soda. He scooped ice into the glass -- there was a little water there -- not much. The glass was completely filled to the top with ice and barely half a can of soda was poured into the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 29, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 29, 2013 We don't drink soda, but one time we were sitting at the Lido bar and watched as the bar tender prepped a soda. He scooped ice into the glass -- there was a little water there -- not much. The glass was completely filled to the top with ice and barely half a can of soda was poured into the glass. It is also very easy to ask the waiter "Just a few ice cubes, please" :rolleyes: I am sure the waiter would understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 29, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 29, 2013 It is also very easy to ask the waiter "Just a few ice cubes, please" :rolleyes: I am sure the waiter would understand. Do you think:rolleyes:. They love to fill it up with ice even when you ask them not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK88 Posted October 29, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Do you think:rolleyes:. They love to fill it up with ice even when you ask them not to. Is this because of the soda card? What happens if you just order a coke, and present your soda card when the drink is brought to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 29, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Canaletto has changed on a couple of ships -- haven't heard about the Eurodam's. It didn't have the new menu as of a couple days ago. I found the Canaletto on the NA to be excellent. It was mediocre on the Eurodam. Tamarind was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 29, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Do you think:rolleyes:. They love to fill it up with ice even when you ask them not to. And I love to send it back when they do not give me what I asked for ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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