Not yesterday they weren't. Took a MAN - DXB then on to JNB with Emirates. Sat in 1F, and seemed to be last for everything, drinks, papers, hot towels. So, then it came to food choices, the lamb and chicken were gone, leaving prawn curry or Halibut. Not being a fishy person, I was stumped, until a crew meal was offered (steak) without having to ask.
Take a bow, Alison (EK018) last night, your kindness is a credit to the airline !