ANA Business Class Review: Narita to Singapore (6-Hour Flight)

After flying ANA's "The Room" from San Francisco and a 3-hour layover at the Narita ANA Lounge, it was time for the final leg to Singapore. A 6-hour hop in ANA Business Class. This was my first time going to Southeast Asia and I was genuinely excited, and a little nervous about the heat.

Here is the honest review of this older ANA Business Class product, including how the Japanese and Western meals compare.

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The Seat and Amenities

Going from "The Room" (ANA's newest Business Class) to this older cabin is a noticeable step down, but I had read reviews before boarding and was prepared. It was actually more comfortable than I expected.

Space: Plenty of legroom for me at 5'1". There is a convenient spot to tuck shoes and bags under the footrest.

Amenities: No pre-packaged kit bag here. The flight attendants come through with a basket so you can pick what you need: toothbrush sets, slippers with a shoehorn, bottled water, and ANA-branded Panasonic headsets.

Entertainment: This is where the age shows. The remote is old school and the screen was slow and not very responsive. Plenty of movie options, but a lot of scrolling to find them. Standard reading lights, a USB port, and a power outlet.

The lavatory: Standard size but well-stocked: mouthwash, face sheets, toothbrushes, and a bidet toilet.

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Inflight Dining: Japanese vs. Western

We started with DIY mimosas by mixing the welcome champagne with orange juice. We tried a Campari cocktail later, which was not a favorite.

Vincent and I ordered different meals so we could compare both options.

The amuse-bouche (both): Same for both of us, included gizzard. The texture was too unusual for either of us to enjoy.

Japanese meal (Vincent's choice): This was the clear winner. The sashimi was incredibly fresh. The miso fish was well-seasoned without being salty. The beef was excellent.

Western meal (my choice): Good presentation and the appetizers were refreshing. But the bread came with rock-hard butter that never softened, and the main fish dish was tough and dry.

Recommendation: Order the Japanese menu without hesitation.

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Making the Bed

Business Class on this flight means no turndown service: you set up your own bed. There is a mattress pad you lay down yourself before reclining fully flat, plus a pillow and a light comforter. For a 6-hour flight, we just took a quick nap.

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Verdict

The in-flight entertainment is clunky and the Western food is not worth ordering, but the flight itself was smooth and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive throughout. For a 6-hour connection to Singapore, it is a comfortable way to fly. Just order the Japanese meal.