atush Posted September 22, 2019 #26 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Nope, its fantastic. Horseradish is the best. Last i heard they were discontinuing the awful salad cream lol. Never ben a fan even though lived in t he uk 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atush Posted September 22, 2019 #27 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Salad cream is lame Edited September 22, 2019 by atush 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggaZagga17 Posted September 22, 2019 #28 Share Posted September 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, mk-ultra said: You'd hate my cocktail sauce. It's 90% freshly-grated horseradish and a direct punch-in-the-face with it :-P. I've just never got 'into' it! I suppose it's down to how you were given it/used to it as a child etc - and trust me I've persevered with it over the years - maybe it's never been as strong as yours ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mk-ultra Posted September 22, 2019 #29 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, ZiggaZagga17 said: I've just never got 'into' it! I suppose it's down to how you were given it/used to it as a child etc - and trust me I've persevered with it over the years - maybe it's never been as strong as yours ha ha For me, horseradish and wasabi are just fun. You get a 5 second flash of OMG MY FACE IS ON FIRE, and it stops (unlike something genuinely hot like a 50K+ Scoville chili which you'll regret for two days). Edited September 22, 2019 by mk-ultra 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggaZagga17 Posted September 22, 2019 #30 Share Posted September 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, atush said: Nope, its fantastic. Horseradish is the best. Last i heard they were discontinuing the awful salad cream lol. Never ben a fan even though lived in t he uk 30 years The power of the masses changed their minds - a bit like Snickers is going back to being called it's proper name - Marathon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cured Posted September 22, 2019 #31 Share Posted September 22, 2019 We had an amazing set of servers on the Oasis last month. Even though we had MTD, we always were placed at the same table with the same servers. Our assistant server started bringing us out Indian dishes to sample from the first day. The curries were unbelievable. When he found out we loved Indian food, he kept it coming. Then the head guy, Robinson, (forgot his title) started bringing out Asian dishes. By the time we got to the menu to order, we were already stuffed. Amarendra explained to us that they have numerous different ethnic foods prepared every night that are not on the menu for passengers that prefer meals from home. You just have to ask what is available. Not sure if this was just for a Med sailing with many different countries on board or if it is across the company. We sampled so many different great things every night, made us not want to go anywhere but the MDR for dinner! Our dinner at Chops for our 35th was boring and mundane (and not as good of food) and left us wishing for our table at the MDR for our nightly food tasting party. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wordell1 Posted September 22, 2019 #32 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, ZiggaZagga17 said: I've never had a problem with anything I've asked for and here is a couple of personal examples : 1 - when ordering prawns/shrimp cocktail I prefer the slightly pinker 'prawn cocktail' sauce over the more 'red' shrimp sauce found pretty much everywhere in the US. A fair proportion of the time they have it ( I guess when there's a lot of Brits onboard?), but knowing also how to make it myself, it's been known to pass on the ingredients and before you know it someone's gone to the trouble to knock a bowl of it up ready! It's then been available for the rest of the cruise. 2 - i absolutely adore pistachio ice cream, and although it's available sometimes as a particular days' choice, i ask for it on day 1 and they generally always come up trumps! My advice is such - if you don't ask, then you won't get! Happy Cruising The last time I cruised, the shrimp cocktail were tiny shrimp in the red sauce. Has anyone had success with requesting the larger shrimp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggaZagga17 Posted September 22, 2019 #33 Share Posted September 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, Wordell1 said: The last time I cruised, the shrimp cocktail were tiny shrimp in the red sauce. Has anyone had success with requesting the larger shrimp? I've seen them served in the MDR at lunch on the buffet they do in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 22, 2019 #34 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) 57 minutes ago, cured said: We had an amazing set of servers on the Oasis last month. Even though we had MTD, we always were placed at the same table with the same servers. Our assistant server started bringing us out Indian dishes to sample from the first day. The curries were unbelievable. When he found out we loved Indian food, he kept it coming. Then the head guy, Robinson, (forgot his title) started bringing out Asian dishes. By the time we got to the menu to order, we were already stuffed. Amarendra explained to us that they have numerous different ethnic foods prepared every night that are not on the menu for passengers that prefer meals from home. You just have to ask what is available. Not sure if this was just for a Med sailing with many different countries on board or if it is across the company. We sampled so many different great things every night, made us not want to go anywhere but the MDR for dinner! Our dinner at Chops for our 35th was boring and mundane (and not as good of food) and left us wishing for our table at the MDR for our nightly food tasting party. Agree, Chops is not same was 20yrs ago. Neither is Main Dining, but never hurts to ask. Was Single Dad raising 3 and back in 90's when started taking my kids on Cruises. My oldest(11) she was adventurous one. Every nite, including Indian/Curry, Asian, Escargot, Caviar... Now she's a Mom, a Great Cook but half stuff she prepares too strong/rich for me... Edited September 22, 2019 by ONECRUISER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cured Posted September 22, 2019 #35 Share Posted September 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said: Agree, Chops is not same was 20yrs ago. Neither is Main Dining, but never hurts to ask. Was Single Dad raising 3 and back in 90's when started taking my kids on Cruises. My oldest(11) she was adventurous one. Every nite, including Indian/Curry, Asian, Escargot, Caviar... Now she's a Mom, a Great Cook but half stuff she prepares too strong/rich for me... We like our upscale restaurants and can say we were totally spoiled in the MDR. Our head waiter told us that we had the assistant waiter to thank for that. Told us that he scoped out all the food every night and always picked the best off the line for us. I believe it because we had prime rib at Chops and then had it again in the MDR. The one picked for us in the MDR was twice as thick and a much better cut than the $300 dinner one at Chops (large group.) I was not impressed at Chops at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingos Posted September 22, 2019 #36 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Curry is easy, they just need a day's notice. If you want it hotter than "American hot", you really need to specify this. My husband tells them he wants to have his eyes water when they set down the plate, and so far he has not been disappointed. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 22, 2019 #37 Share Posted September 22, 2019 40 minutes ago, cured said: We like our upscale restaurants and can say we were totally spoiled in the MDR. Our head waiter told us that we had the assistant waiter to thank for that. Told us that he scoped out all the food every night and always picked the best off the line for us. I believe it because we had prime rib at Chops and then had it again in the MDR. The one picked for us in the MDR was twice as thick and a much better cut than the $300 dinner one at Chops (large group.) I was not impressed at Chops at all. "Well Done"....yes, who have as Waiter and even Head Waiter makes the difference. Was on same Brilliance Repo 4 yrs straight. Same Head Waiter would bring my Special meal out, even if was Reg menu item. Was always Hot and could tell Choice foods 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted September 22, 2019 #38 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Late in one Anthem sailing hw (not ours) stopped by to chat during lunch. When asked about mdr experience dw voiced disappointment that there had been no souffles all cruise. HW went into kitchen and then returned to tell us that chef would personally make dw souffle's for dinner that night. Sure enough, that evening chef came to table and presented dw with two chocolate souffles. My elderly mil who has diabetes used to sail with us. Most sailings our waiter would come by after dinner and go over next evening's menu with her. Waiter would explain how each dish is prepared and offer alternative techniques. Being able to place her order a day ahead made things easier for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted September 22, 2019 #39 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I think some things may be requested and the wait staff will try to accommodate. I do remember reading a couple of years ago where a woman was told by someone on a website that you could order anything you want and the kitchen will make it for you. She asked for wiener schnitzel and was told they didn't make that and she went into a huge rant that she was told she could order whatever she wanted and that's what she wanted. I believe she was escorted out of the dining room after her tirade. So, keep in mind, you are free to ask, but you may not get what you request. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted September 22, 2019 #40 Share Posted September 22, 2019 In the same vein (sort of), when we were on Enchantment OTS in February, I had a craving for fresh ginger root (I'm a ginger fanatic!) to put on my stir fry that I had gotten from the buffet. I went back to the "line" where I had gotten the stir fry, and asked one of the cooks if I could get some fresh ginger. He said he would bring it to me; 3 minutes later he came to where I was sitting, with a huge hunk of ginger root -- complete with peel. I explained that I just wanted some sliced ginger to put on my stir fry; he nodded knowingly, and came back a few minutes later with a salad plate with about 2 inches of sliced ginger -- yum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted September 22, 2019 #41 Share Posted September 22, 2019 19 hours ago, Underwatr said: Hi, everyone. We'll be cruising on Freedom of the Seas (first RCCL cruise although I have about 15 cruises on other lines). I've been watching YouTube videos to become more familiar with Freedom and with Royal Caribbean in general. In one particular video the person mentions being able to make off-menu requests in the main dining room. He begins by saying "If you have any dietary restrictions don't hesitate to make them known..." but eventually he mentions that anyone can order anything within reason with some advance warning, for example he sometimes orders something like an Indian curry (with 24 hours notice) because he likes a good curry and they're happy to oblige. Is this true? Does it require an extraordinary relationship with the head waiter? Was this guy being over-optimistic? Last time on Indy I asked the head waiter on the first night for a few Indian dishes throughout the cruise. On our 15 night TA I think at least 5 - 6 times he brought some thing out additional for me as the main course was being served. Once or twice it was a very large order to be shared by the table. happy cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted September 22, 2019 #42 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I will say... my friend tried to get shrimp cocktail every night on Indy, and wasn’t able to 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmy98 Posted September 22, 2019 #43 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On our Harmony cruise I asked the first night if I could have Bay Scallops every night and every night after that they were there for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted September 22, 2019 #44 Share Posted September 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Host Clarea said: Jewel actually has an Indian menu that changes nightly, but you have to know to ask for it. They were already on the table every night in July. Behind the salt 🧂 so if you didn’t look you wouldn’t know what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyhaugh Posted September 22, 2019 #45 Share Posted September 22, 2019 We'll be on Grandeur next summer.. I'll have to see if I can get some Indian food... I love it, but no one else in my family does, so more often than not, I settle for something frozen from Trader Joe's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 24, 2019 #46 Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 10:55 AM, mk-ultra said: You'd hate my cocktail sauce. It's 90% freshly-grated horseradish and a direct punch-in-the-face with it :-P. Sounds like mine. It is pink, but due to the amount of horseradish. We used to be able to get it fresh grated in the Baltimore markets. Literally, you would ask for a bottle, and they would grate it into the bottle, cap it and hand it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 24, 2019 #47 Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 10:55 AM, mk-ultra said: You'd hate my cocktail sauce. It's 90% freshly-grated horseradish and a direct punch-in-the-face with it :-P. Sounds like mine. It is pink, but due to the amount of horseradish. We used to be able to get it fresh grated in the Baltimore markets. Literally, you would ask for a bottle, and they would grate it into the bottle, cap it and hand it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Drock20J Posted September 24, 2019 #48 Share Posted September 24, 2019 My MIL would order a Gazpacho (Cold soup) every night for her appetizer. Some nights it would change flavor, but it would always be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri914 Posted September 24, 2019 #49 Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 9/21/2019 at 11:02 PM, barb in ga said: We also asked for Savory Bites(small triangular poppy seed rolls) and had them for the rest of the cruise. You can order ice cream(one scoop or two) with berries, and my favorite chilled fruit soup--peach. Barb love the chilled soups and peach is my favorite too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovster Posted September 24, 2019 #50 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Last two sailings FoS and HotS. On fish night (which menu just says baked etc fish). I was able to ask for it to be breaded, deep fried with some fries on the side, was really good fish and chips. This was never shown on any menu, lunch or dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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