Tuesday, September 18, 2007

PAL Inflight Catering: MNL-HKG-MNL

PR 300: MNL-HKG

(for breakfast, I opted for the ham and scrambled eggs with garlic rice)

I still maintain that PR serves the best inflight breakfast, at least for those of us who can only afford to travel cattle class.

I just love their scrambled eggs - soft and fluffy, yet still juicy and creamy in the center!

Today on PR 300, I chose to have the ham and rice. The ham was marbled with fat which made it tender. There were two thick slices on my tray, along with some scrambled eggs (to my delight), a roasted tomato and some greens. Amazingly, the garlic fried rice was not oily!

The tray also came with some fresh fruits and a Red Ribbon ensaymada.

PR 307: HKG-MNL

(fish over a bed of noodles)

Our return trip home was delayed one hour as the control tower grounded all departing flights due to a lightning warning. The crew served us our meals to keep us busy during the delay. (smart move, on their part!)

I chose the Fish and Noodles option over the Chicken with Rice. Believe me, it looked worse that it tasted. The fish was moist and tender. The noodles were soft, but not soggy. My only objection perhaps is that the sauce is a bit too sweet. But the slight peppery flavor offset the sweetness.

The main course also came with a carrot and crab salad, and a dessert cake whose taste I could not remember.

PAL may not be known for their gourmet meals, but most is edible, and on many occasions surprisingly good for airline food.

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