Kobe steak on Noordam?

[holacanada]

Maybee a curious/snobish question but I try with that one: Did they serve Kobe beef at one of the DR on Noordam.?
If not: what did they take like quality / cut / origin of meat for a Filet Mignon for exemple.

About Kobe Beef:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_beef

[hammybee]

Kobe beef is not served on HAL. To the best of my knowlesge it is not served on any cruise line. I think it runs about $75-100 a pound, dependent uon where purchased in the U.S.

"Sterling beef" is what is served in the surcharge restuarant, Pinnacle Grill.

[holacanada]

Thank you Mr. Bee.

[cf_chuck]

"Sterling beef" is what is served in the surcharge restuarant, Pinnacle Grill.

The USDA defines a number of categories for beef with specific measurable standards that must be met to meet the grade, prime, choice, etc.

The food industry decided to define a category called "sterling" that is choice according to the USDA standards.

The standards for meeting "sterling" are supposed to be the upper end of the "choice". This is a food industry convention, not something that is measured or measurable by an oversight agency.

Having said that, I have yet to meet a piece of beef on a HAL cruise that was anything less than scrumptious.

[sail7seas]

If you wish for that type quality, you certainly understand you need to pay for it.

Perhaps if you sail Silversea and make a special request, you may have it served to you there.

I doubt most of us want to pay the sort of prices the fares would have to be for Kobe steak. I know I don't want that. I don't much care about steak of any quality though...... so I'm the wrong one to comment, I guess. :)
I much rather a wonderful piece of fish.

[pipedreams62]

The USDA defines a number of categories for beef with specific measurable standards that must be met to meet the grade, prime, choice, etc.

The food industry decided to define a category called "sterling" that is choice according to the USDA standards.

The standards for meeting "sterling" are supposed to be the upper end of the "choice". This is a food industry convention, not something that is measured or measurable by an oversight agency.

Having said that, I have yet to meet a piece of beef on a HAL cruise that was anything less than scrumptious.


Do they use sterling?

http://www.junosora.com/wp/tigerscrane/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/dinty%20moore.jpg

[cf_chuck]

Do they use sterling?



Ta answer ya qwestion, no. But now I gotta axe yore indulgence. Befor I met Big Belly Bob, I had no idear that thar was sumthing nown as fine dining. BBB taught me to use canned offerings to create goremet dinners. With what is available today, there's a whole world of delectable edibles that can be had from a can, a package, a bit of rice, noodles or instant taters, and a few strategically selected herbies. Of course, salt is a requisite, it seems that all that packaged stuff underdoes the salt. I figger it's part of the "health conscious movement". Depending on the dish, cheese is a good adder.

Anyhoo, we only use sterling for special occasions, like the coronation of the queen. Otherwise, we use stainless, which isn't but that's what they call it.

[sail7seas]

Actually........ If I recall correctly, it is Sterling Beef they serve in Pinnacle.

[Philip217]

If you are taking a cruise that costs you around $100 per day, do you think they would be serving you a steak that costs around $100 per pound?

[JimVrhovac]

You should not have let it out that there are a lot of us that hide that delicacy in our luggage to smuggle it on board the ship

Ruth & Jim

[hammybee]

Anyhoo, we only use sterling for special occasions, like the coronation of the queen. Otherwise, we use stainless, which isn't but that's what they call it.
:D :D :D

[sultan_sfo]

I just happened to be on the HAL Board

From Michael Mina Menu:

Three Course Prix Fixe Menu 98
...
Japanese Kobe Beef Trio (100 supplement)
or
Premium Beef Tasting ~ Steakhouse Sides (30 supplement)
• 21 Day Dry Aged Rib-eye, Creamed Spinach, Sauce Au Poivre
• American Kobe Short Rib, Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Natural Jus
• Japanese Kobe Sirloin, Pickled Mushrooms, Bordelaise Vinaigrette

Just the Kobe Beef supplement cost is $100 for the main course in addition to the $98! /Sultan

[m steve]

I had something called Waygu(Wagyu) beef in Australia. Didn't taste any better than beef here.

[sail7seas]

I just happened to be on the HAL Board

From Michael Mina Menu:

Three Course Prix Fixe Menu 98
...
Japanese Kobe Beef Trio (100 supplement)
or
Premium Beef Tasting ~ Steakhouse Sides (30 supplement)
• 21 Day Dry Aged Rib-eye, Creamed Spinach, Sauce Au Poivre
• American Kobe Short Rib, Horseradish Whipped Potatoes, Natural Jus
• Japanese Kobe Sirloin, Pickled Mushrooms, Bordelaise Vinaigrette

Just the Kobe Beef supplement cost is $100 for the main course in addition to the $98! /Sultan


Which 'HAL Board" are you referring to?

[hammybee]

Which 'HAL Board" are you referring to?

Michael Mina is a restaurant , in SF.

[sail7seas]

Ahhh..... :D Thanks, HB.

[mafig]

Check out Celebrity.

I recall reading that the new X ship, Solstice, will be serving kobe beef in the Tuscan Grill
(new specialty restaurant). Don't know what the surcharge will be.

[jtl513]

If you are taking a cruise that costs you around $100 per day, do you think they would be serving you a steak that costs around $100 per pound?For a $125 surcharge in the PG, why not? :)

[sultan_sfo]

As you can see we have cruised only Princess. But we are looking at HAL and so I randomly browse HAL posts to get a general idea for comparing it to Princess. BTW, sail7seas, I have read your posts on the "Ask a Cruise Question" and love your posts. Michael Mina is also in one of major Casinos in Las Vegas. /Sultan

Which 'HAL Board" are you referring to?

[Nutrioso]

We sailed on Azamara's Quest last winter. They had Kobe beef on the menu in their specialty steak house restaurant. Not an extra charge, either. ---- Penny

[sail7seas]

As you can see we have cruised only Princess. But we are looking at HAL and so I randomly browse HAL posts to get a general idea for comparing it to Princess. BTW, sail7seas, I have read your posts on the "Ask a Cruise Question" and love your posts. Michael Mina is also in one of major Casinos in Las Vegas. /Sultan


Thank you, Sultan. What a nice thing to say.
Hope you try a HAL cruise and especially hope if you do that you have a great time. What's that old line?? Try it, you'll like it. :D