Malaysia Airlines (963 pictures & videos)

9/10

Lemuel Tay

Malaysia (KUL) to Australia (BNE), 30 Dec 2005

Business Class

(Menu Card)
Brunch & Light Refreshments - Brunch: Fruit Yoghurt; Breads served with Butter, Jam, Honey or Marmalade; Nasi Lemak (traditional Malaysian breakfast of rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, served with Cuttlefish sambal, and accompaniments of peanuts, anchovies, cucumber and boiled egg); Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruit with ice cream. My travel companion had the same except for the mains of Chinese Style Roasted Chicken Supreme, served with Musroom Rice and Chinese Mixed Vegetables. Light Refreshment: selection of hot savouries - Salmon Tartlette, Prawn on Toast, Chicken Bologna Mini Lasagne, Roasted Vegetable Puff; Vanilla Strawberry Truffle.

Mineral Water, variety of Juices, Soft Drinks and Mixers; Black Teas, Green and Floral Teas, Perfect Before Bedtime; Gourmet Coffee including Nespresso; Aperitifs; Cocktails; Spirits; Beers; Liquers; Port; Champagne; Red Wine

Besides the refurbished cabin with lie-flat seats, the cabin, linen, and crockery were all part of the new "An Experience Redefined" programme, which updates the MAS in-flight services to a more contemporary setting, with an emphasis on fine-dining in the sky. Fresh table linens in the heliconia design, complemented with silverware, smart white Wedgwood and Italian crystal are tasteful and refreshing. There are no more trolleys wheeling up and down the aisles with food chosen from china dishes - the food is pre-ordered from the menu and it is fully plated up when presented. I've heard comments that the while the service is smarter, the portions have become smaller. Didn't try asking for seconds, so don't know if this is true. Do look into the new Beverages Menu and ask for the "Teh Tarik", meaning "pulled" tea, brewed strong and milky with a frothy head, a favourite of many a homesick Malaysian! Otherwise, there's plenty else to choose from including gourmet coffee made on-demand.

Date added: 2008-05-21   //   Flight: 7:30   //   Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER, Golden Club ()