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Pleasant surprise

I don’t have very high expectations when it comes to food on board a plane (well, certainly not in Economy, which is where I usually end up), so when I get something good it is worth mentioning.

My pleasant surprise was Cathay Pacific’s Paneer with rice.   Cubes of Paneer (Indian restaurants usually call it "Indian Cottage Cheese", which I have always found a rather unhelpful description) which had presumably been fried and then had some, er, curry-type sauce added. 

I’ve heard that the best chance you have of getting decent food on a plane is to request the Indian Vegetarian option.  It sounds like good advice.

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2 responses to “Pleasant surprise”

  1. phiz avatar
    phiz

    I’ve had a standing order with CX for Indian vegetarian food for the past 3 years. Not once, in many many flights, has that translated into actually being served Indian vegetarian food. But I’m perfectly willing to believe it’s better than the usual Economy slop. It could hardly be worse.

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  2. Hong Kong Phooey avatar
    Hong Kong Phooey

    Well ever since they start incorporated the Yung Kee chef menu to he inflight service meal, it had gone better, but occasionally there are some disappointments. I tend to stay away from the pork, if it was served. My 2cents.

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