What is served in business class on Malaysia Airlines from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur?

On my last trip back from Australia, I was departing from Adelaide on Malaysia Airlines. Why? Well, it worked out cheaper including Adelaide on the itinerary and so here we are. I flew from Sydney to Adelaide on Qantas and connected in South Australia’s capital.

Since I was on separate tickets, I headed out and claimed my baggage, then headed to check-in. After waiting in line for a bit, I was served and then proceeded through security. Next, I followed the signs to the international section of the terminal, located in the basement.

The International Experience in Adelaide

Down the escalators I went and found people milling about in front of large sliding doors – that were closed. Adelaide has a second set of security screening for outbound international passengers and nobody is permitted through until two hours before departure. What is ridiculous about this is that I had just passed through the modern C3 scanners, the “leave all your stuff in the carry-on” type, after check-in.

I could see through the doors that the next screening was going to be with the old “pull your laptop and liquids out of your bag” scanners. Make it make sense, Adelaide! After a 10 minutes or so wait, we were permitted to go through and I was quickly screened through the Priority Lane. After putting myself back together, I then went to the Plaza Premium International Lounge Adelaide to relax.

Departing from Adelaide

Around when I figured it would be time to board, I left the lounge and headed back upstairs to the gate. I parked myself close to the sign for priority boarding, along with what must have been everyone else.

Eventually, someone came by and let us through, checking boarding passes to ensure we were eligible to pass through. Around the little barriers we went to the scanners and then it was onto the plane.

MH138 – Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur (ADL-KUL)
20 March 2026
Airbus A330-300 – 9M-MTK
Seat: Business Class 5A
Departure: 11:00 Arrival: 15:55

Unusually for me, I didn’t take any pictures whatsoever of the cabin or seat. Mainly because I had flown in to Brisbane on the same aircraft a couple of weeks earlier, and the pictures are there. For those really interested, there are more from the flight to Sydney the year prior.

A Delicious Experience

While waiting on the ground, I sampled both the Hibiscus welcome drink and followed up with a Champagne. Once boarding was complete, we took to the sky.

Opening proceedings from a dining perspective is the Signature Malaysian Satay. It’s always served in the beginning on MH and is always great! The menu then features a single starter, which was Apple Mayonnaise Salad served with roasted chicken and iceberg lettuce.

Three mains are offered, a Chicken Roulade accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, a Beef Stroganoff served with fettuccine pasta, tomato and sauce, and Jeera Rice served with vegetarian jalfrezi and dal makhani. I went for the latter. Dessert was a chocolate mousse.

It’s no different flying from Adelaide than anywhere else – the food is very nice! Once again I couldn’t resist and asked for a second helping of the satay if they had any left over and they did, so happy days.

Dine Anytime

Later on I had the Classic Egg Noodles from the Dine Anytime menu. I like those the most, but you can also get seasonal fresh fruits, a Chicken Tandoori sandwich, a Mozzarella Cheese Panini, Ice Cream or Cheese.

I also tried the Teh Tarik for the first time. It’s a Malaysian frothy milk tea and it’s out of this world. Clearly it’s from the same family as the Hong Kong Milk Tea served on Cathay Pacific. Wish I’d tried it on my previous flights, as it’s goooood!

Overall Thoughts

Honestly, the story I posted for the flight on Instagram – and now a Highlight – has more pictures on it. For some reason I did all the pictures there and forgot to duplicate them at the beginning of the flight.

Regardless, I like flying with Malaysia Airlines. They’re just a decent oneworld alliance airline. Comfortable, nice food, friendly crew and nothing to complain about. The new seats on the Airbus A330-900 are superb as well.

What do you think of Malaysia Airlines? Do you agree the food is lovely? Thank you for reading and if you have any comments or questions, please leave them below.

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Adelaide Airport sign via Adelaide Airport on Instagram.