Must have dishes on HAL!

[Sailaways_]

Hey guys!

I'm going on my first HAL cruise in March and I'm looking forward to being on a new cruiseline (to me ;)). Of course, it's always good to be prepared so I'm here to ask for advice. :) I'd love to hear what dishes you guys think are must haves onboard. Appetizers, soups, entrees, desserts, buffet, Pinnacle - what are your favs?

 

Thanks guys!!

[DutchByAssociation]

Hey guys!

I'm going on my first HAL cruise in March and I'm looking forward to being on a new cruiseline (to me ;)). Of course, it's always good to be prepared so I'm here to ask for advice. :) I'd love to hear what dishes you guys think are must haves onboard. Appetizers, soups, entrees, desserts, buffet, Pinnacle - what are your favs?

 

Thanks guys!!

 

Pinnacle Grill:

Crab Cake Appetizer

Lobster Bisque

Pinnacle Cut Filet Mignon with Sundried Tomato Steak Sauce (or boe-in ribeye with bernaise sauce), Asparagus with hollandaise sauce and scalloped potatoes.

Chocolate Volcano Cake

 

There ya go. One evening's menu down :)

[Gardyloo2]

The bread pudding, chocolate croissants, and excellent room service.

And you can bring you own wine on board (but don't try to bring any hard liquor)

Have fun!

[SwissMyst]

French onion soup

Room service club sandwich

Fresh baked breads

Perfect, flaky, cripsy croisssants

Powder sugar donuts

German stollen for the holidays

Chilled soups

 

All of these are extremely well done.

And I like their house "champagne" (white sparkling using the wine card)

[Gardyloo2]

Fresh squeezed OJ in the Lido at breakfast. What a great indulgence!

[gainesvillegatorgirl]

The duck quesadilla appetizer, if it's still on the menu in the MDR. I think I ordered three last time :D

[trophy_23]

If on a ship with a canaletto - penne alla vodka!!!

[IRL_Joanie]

Fruit soups. OMG they are to die for, especially the berry ones. Bread Pudding, Escargot, Lobster, Lobster and Mac and Cheese, HAL's Cinnamon Rolls, Filet Mignon (I think others have called them Steak Diane), Reuben Sandwiches, WAFFLES, Panama Buns, and if they serve it on your ship/cruise; the Salmon Wellington. And so much more I cannot remember them all.

 

Joanie

[peaches from georgia]

I agree with a previous poster about the Room Service Club Sandwich. One of the best things served on the ship and definetely the best thing on the RS menu. And don't miss the French Onion Soup from RS either.

[sail7seas]

I really enjoy the 'always available' on the menu every night grilled salmon. I also really enjoy the way they prepare salmon in Pinnacle.

 

Last March on Eurodam, every time we walked through Lido at lunchtime, I noticed the lasagna. I love it but almost never allow myself to eat it but gave in one day and it was great. So good, I made DH try a piece the next day and he loved it also.

[sparky-elpaso]

We're going on our first HAL cruise the end of February and I'm taking notes. Although I just put on a couple of pounds just reading here.

[usha]

So many great suggestions!

One thing I tasted on HAL that just knocked my socks off, (even though it sounds so ordinary) was the macaroni & cheese appetizer.

Man, oh, man, was that incredible!:D

[Travrat]

The eggs benedict station at the breakfast buffet is excellent. There are at least 6 different types available-all yummy! The rack of lamb in the MDR, the hoisin glazed seabass in Tamarind and almost all of the Thai, Indian, Indonesian dishes.

[Limeygirl]

Yummm! I'm subscribing to this thread and taking notes for my June cruise! Please keep the yummy ideas coming!

[Willsot]

Appetizers: baked brie, escargot

Soups: any chilled soups

Entrees: I like the lamb dishes

Desserts: Cappucino Bombe (sad to say, I believe no longer offered)

 

For the Lido: the Asian stir fry station is my favorite for lunches

 

and if you sail the Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam, lunch and dinner in the Tamarind

[BirthdayGirl30]

I'm another one that's drooling, subscribing, and taking notes. Keep those yummy suggestions coming.:D

[kakalina]

OMG the baked brie is to die for. The escargot also. The dessert souffles with the hard sauce, I loved the Beef Wellington.

 

The PG has crab cakes that are amazing as is the white Clam Chowder. Oh! and the tri flavored creme brulee. I can't wait until March. 33 days of amazing food.

[bettacanuck]

Soups on Westerdam = fantastic

Bread pudding = to die for

Banana coconut trifle = delicious

Seared tuna appetizer = I'm in heaven

Vodka Gravlax (salmon cured with vodka appetizer) = I want more

Asian stir fry station = yum, yum, yum

 

I'm drooling...wishing I was on a cruise...enjoy!!

[chrismch]

Will there be regional specialties offered on South American cruises?

[jtl513]

DW has to have the Nasi Goreng, since HAL is the only place she can get it easily.

[Mpowered]

And I like their house "champagne" (white sparkling using the wine card)

 

I think I have become addicted to the Clicquot. :o

 

Joan

[RedmondCruiser]

Appetizers: baked brie, escargot

Soups: any chilled soups

Entrees: I like the lamb dishes

Desserts: Cappucino Bombe (sad to say, I believe no longer offered)

 

For the Lido: the Asian stir fry station is my favorite for lunches

 

and if you sail the Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam, lunch and dinner in the Tamarind

 

Cappucino Bombe on rasberry puree. Used to be on Dutch night and I have not seen it in years.

[2ptu/000]

Haven't heard anyone else say they are a favorite but I really thought the pancakes at breakfast were wonderful. The fresh squeezed OJ is delicious. Of course, the bread pudding. Oh, don't forget the Muscili. Probably spelled it wrong but it is really delicious.

[RetiredMustang]

Osso bucco with risotto

Eggs Benedict

nasi goreng/bami goreng

Soups - pea, mushroom, Italian wedding

Anything Filipino on the Lido -- pancit bihon, pork adobo, etc.

Chicken satay

authentic Italian antipasti in Canaletto

fresh round rolls

carrot cake

 

... and many others that I hope to enjoy again in just a couple of weeks!

 

Dave

[Krazy Kruizers]

Freshly made waffles in the Lido for breakfast with various toppings -- fruits, whipped butter, and even chocolate sauce.

Also love the chilled soups.

On our last cruises -- no Beef Wellington -- No Nasi Goreng -- No Dutch Pea Soup -- No Bami Goreng.