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Paying โ‚ฌ15 for terrible airline sandwiches when budget carriers charge โ‚ฌ6 for authentic curry that actually tastes like food?

VietJet Air’s pre-order meals might surprise you – genuine Thai green curry with coconut milk richness and aromatic herbs at 35,000 feet.

Understanding the VietJet Meal Offerings

VietJet’s fare system determines what you get:

Eco โ€“ Bare-bones with no meals included

Deluxe โ€“ Meals included on longer routes (Vietnam to Australia/Kazakhstan)

SkyBoss โ€“ Premium economy with complimentary meals

Flying Eco (which most people do), you have two options: pre-order meals up to 24 hours before departure or buy from their onboard Sky Cafe menu.

Pre-ordering guarantees your choice, saves money, and gets you served first

Pre Order Meals

The pre-order menu offers intriguing options beyond typical airline fare: chicken green curry with jasmine rice, vegetarian fried rice, and chicken lasagna.

Three rectangular metal trays filled with delicious biryani dishes are displayed with greenery. Each dish is priced at 7.06 AUD: ChickenBriyani, VegBriyan, and BenjaChickenW, reminiscent of an VietJet Air review showcasing their tempting in-flight meals.
Three meal options in foil containers are displayed: chicken teriyaki, green curry chicken, and vegetarian rice. Each comes with a side of rice, vegetables, and a small water bottle for 7.06 AUDโ€”a delightful selection worthy of an VietJet Air review.

Bangkok to Phuket

On my one-hour domestic hop, I pre-ordered the chicken green curry with jasmine rice.

The meal arrived in basic aluminium foil packaging, without any pretense.

But the first taste was actually impressive.

An airplane tray table with a recycled paper bag, a foil-wrapped meal, and a bottle of mineral water.

The green curry had genuine flavour of coconut milk richness, aromatic herbs, and mild heat that won’t overwhelm passengers unaccustomed to spicy food.

A tray of airplane food with white rice and a serving of vegetables in sauce, placed on an airplane tray table.

The chicken was tender, avoiding the rubber-like texture that’s usual at 30,000ft.

A brown paper bag labeled "Sky Cafรฉ" holds a wooden spoon, fork, and a wrapped utensil with "Weber Air" branding, positioned on an airplane tray with a seat visible in the background.

Choosing sustainable packaging for a carrier operating on razor-thin margins shows environmental consciousness that many passengers increasingly expect, regardless of fare class.

The Sky Cafe Menu

If you donโ€™t pre-order, VietJet’s Sky Cafe menu has meals, snacks, and beverages for purchase onboard.

An in-flight magazine titled "Sky Cafรฉ" lies on a foldable tray table, featuring images of various food items, including burgers, sandwiches, and desserts. The release is marked Vol. 1, January 2024.
Open magazine showing Sky Cafรฉ Thai Vietjet menu with a flower and breakfast items on white plates, including sandwiches and a burger. Text and prices for light meals are visible.
Image of a magazine showing a menu for in-flight desserts and hot drinks. Desserts include cakes and puddings, while hot drinks feature coffee, tea, and Ovaltine. Prices are listed in Thai Baht and USD.
Airplane menu depicting various hot meal options with prices in Thai Baht and USD. The menu includes a combo set of hot meal plus water for 180 THB or 6 USD.

If you skip pre-ordering, VietJet’s onboard Sky Cafe menu offers similar options at around 160 THB (roughly 6 USD).

The selection includes chicken teriyaki, vegetarian fried rice, spicy chicken basil, and lighter options like sandwiches and snacks.

The pricing is remarkably reasonable for airline food, especially considering most Western carriers charge double that for inferior quality.

The combo pricing (hot meal plus drink) makes economic sense for passengers who forgot to pre-order or changed their minds mid-flight.

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Conclusion

VietJet Air proves budget airlines don’t have to serve terrible food.

Their pre-order system delivers authentic flavours, reasonable portions, and sustainable packaging at pricing that puts most competitors to shame.

For $6, you’re getting a meal that rivals much more expensive airline offerings while tasting like the cuisine it’s supposed to represent.

The green curry genuinely surprised me with its authenticity and flavour balance.

If you’re flying VietJet, definitely consider pre-ordering.

For the price of an airport coffee, you’ll get a meal that might make you look forward to eating on the planeโ€”never thought I’d say that about a budget airline.

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