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SIN: Singapore Airlines SQ919 (Economy)

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Guess the Filipino dish named after a passenger train? After getting stranded in Manila, the Philippines for one day, I was finally on my home with Singapore Airlines SQ919, having Philippine Airlines' proposed rescheduling of my original flight to three days later. It was a pleasant surprise to see a local Filipino dish featured as one of the meal options. Naturally I went for that instead of the alternative Western option.
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PHI: Savoy Hotel Manila [Breakfast]

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Yummy 'adobo' at breakfast! After a good night's sleep at Savoy Hotel Manila (4*), I was more than ready to kickstart the day with a hearty breakfast, The breakfast buffet featured an extensive selection of dishes, ranging from Filipino favourites to a variety of international options. Alas, dining alone meant I couldn't sample as many items as I couldn't share them with anyone.
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PHI: Rico's Lechon [Delivery]

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Reunited with 'lechon' after many years! I was too tired to venture out for dinner, but there was one Filipino specialty I was determined to have before flying back to Singapore. That's the iconic roasted suckling pig known as lechon. Thanks to GrabFood, I managed to get some from Rico's Lechon delivered to the hotel I was staying at near Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
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PHI: Mary Grace Café

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The best 'ensaymada' I've ever had in life! Mary Grace Café is a popular Filipino chain known for its baked goods, particularly its bread roll topped with butter, sugar and cheese known as ensaymada . As a mother of five, she started from a humble beginning in 1994, selling her homemade rolls at a bazaar. She eventually opened her first little store in 2002.
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PHI: Philippine Airlines PR5210 (Economy)

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Supposed to have breakfast onboard, but had dinner instead! I was supposed to fly from Melbourne, Australia to Manila, the Philippines in the morning on Philippine Airlines PR210. However, the flight was delayed by more than 10 hours and eventually operated under the flight number PR5210 with the in-flight service consisting of dinner, followed by snacks.
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SIN: Mid-Autumn 2026 Mooncakes @ Frasers House

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A treat for charcoal coffee lovers included! Did you know that InterContinental Singapore was officially rebranded as Frasers House in early 2026? I only found out when I was looking around for mooncakes to buy this year. Anyway, this isn't my first time getting snowskin mooncakes from Man Fu Yuan, a renowned Cantonese restaurant housed inside the hotel, which has remained in place even after the rebranding.
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NZL: Air New Zealand NZ125 (Economy)

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The vegetarian option turned out to be better! After spending four nights in Auckland, it was time to head back to Melbourne. Having already had the Business Class experience on our inbound flight, we flew in Economy Class on the return journey, flying abord a narrow-body Airbus 320 that included one full meal service that we partook in as a late lunch.
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NZL: Hello Beasty

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Meatless KFC: Korean Fried Cauliflower! Having had enjoyable modern Asian dishes at Chin Chin in Melbourne, Australia. I was keen to find a similar dining experience in Auckland, New Zealand. Eventually, my travel buddy and I stumbled upon Hello Beasty, which serves contemporary dishes that take culinary cues primarily from East Asia.
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NZL: Hiakai Café

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Such a hearty chicken and beef burger for lunch! Te Puia is one of Rotorua's must-visit attractions, renowned for its spectacular geothermal landscapes and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Before exploring everything the site had to offer, my travel buddy and I stopped for a quick lunch at Hiakai Café, a casual open-air courtyard eatery located within Te Puia itself.
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NZL: Cornwall Park Café

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Savouring seasonal flavours in the heart of Cornwall Park~ Located within the picturesque Cornwall Park is a café that offers the perfect excuse to slow down amid one of Auckland's most beloved green spaces.  Before exploring the park and eventually tackling the hike up One Tree Hill , my travel buddy and I decided to stop by for a quick lunch to fuel up.
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NZL: Tony's Original Steak & Seafood Restaurant

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Auckland's oldest continuously operating steakhouse! It's no secret that I love beef, so I definitely had to check out a legendary Auckland restaurant that's been around since 1963. Stepping inside the restaurant with more than six decades of history felt like taking a trip back in time. The warm timber furnishings, vintage décor and cosy lighting certainly give the restaurant an old-school charm.
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SIN: Singapore Airlines SQ392 (Premium Economy)

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Delicious Indonesian 'nasi uduk' with chili prawns! The middle of this year saw me doing a long-haul flight in the Premium Economy Class cabin of Singapore Airlines' Airbus 350-900 aircraft for the first time. In fact, it was also my first time flying directly to Istanbul, Turkey from Singapore. In general, I enjoyed the two meal services: supper and breakfast.
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PHI: Rico's Lechon [Delivery]

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Reunited with 'lechon' after many years! I was too tired to venture out for dinner, but there was one Filipino specialty I was determined to have before flying back to Singapore. That's the iconic roasted suckling pig known as lechon. Thanks to GrabFood, I managed to get some from Rico's Lechon delivered to the hotel I was staying at near Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
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PHI: Philippine Airlines PR211 (Business)

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Medium-rare filet mignon done right! There's always a quiet sense of anticipation when it comes to Business Class meals, isn't it? For the 8-hour journey with Philippine Airlines PR211 from the capital city to Sydney, Australia, two meals are served: supper and breakfast. It was my first long-haul flight with flag carrier of the Pearl of the Orient Seas. 
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