I Flew SriLankan Airlines SURPRISING Business Class. Here's What Happened.

[@Adnan71584]

Your Uber driver told the copper that you were late for your flight and that's why he was speeding 😂

[@nisanka]

Exactly 👍

[@miaraprabhavee4660]

Fun fact: you can speed as much as you want within Colombo city limits as long as you don't break other road rules.

[@a007j9]

😅

[@Mrn9body699]

@@miaraprabhavee4660 lol, so trueeeeee

[@davidcole333]

I'll take an outdated cabin with a good crew and food any day of the week over a shiny new cabin with lackluster service and food.

[@RoamingHeathen]

Depends on length of flight. On short haul: absolutely!

[@timothymacintyre9271]

@@RoamingHeathen You guys a both mad, outdated cabin =outdated aircraft= outdated maintenance. Even if the problem is minor, you cant exactly get out and check whats under the bonnet.

[@L1LmeatGang]

@@timothymacintyre9271there’s no thing as an outdated aircraft that’s legal to fly. They’re constantly inspected by maintenance and kept in compliance with the regulations.

[@toonieven]

Iraqi Airways anyone?

[@benedekhalda-kiss9737]

​@timothymacintyre9271 Not necessarily. An airline may want to spend more on keeping their planes in pristine condition rather than spending more on a new cabin. Plus there's plenty of 25+ year old planes with new cabins

[@toonieven]

Sri Lanka is just such a wonderful country. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Service is 5 star everywhere you go. The food is great and the sights are bucket list-level class! Highly recommend a visit!

[@toddboothbee1361]

No such thing as too many thank yous. I will take this as a lesson in manners. Thank you!

[@ivepeters]

Yep, doesn't cost you anything.

[@bardo0007]

Thank you!

[@GeorgeHS376]

Stop bum licking you don’t need to say thank you 145 times

[@spiderversestyle]

Mhmm

[@petrucci973]

Puts a smile on my face every time I see a positive review on this lovely airline. I’ll try not to be bias, I called Sri Lanka home for almost 3 years and I am a proud ex Sri Lankan airlines employee. In terms of what you pay for as a product delivered regardless of what the country and the airline have been going through, they’re solid! Again, I do not want to sound bias but the best lager beer I ever had in my life is Lion, it’s superior! and I believe they serve it onboard now. Aside of the airline, the country is a gorgeous paradise island and the Sri Lankan warmth and hospitality no words in dictionary could ever give them justice.

[@Mimi-q6z9h]

Gosh...143 times mister said thank you 😂

[@ItsKing32]

I just said that if i took a shot for every time he said thank you id be dead and this just confirms thats

[@mamasinger49]

You can never get enough thank yous now days when so many don't even say it once lol. Noel is always extra polite, a nice way to be. I am impressed you counted lol, but I believe you which means I don't have to count!

[@Mimi-q6z9h]

@@mamasinger49 no panic was a joke like, it's nice to be nice

[@MaleRainbowAction]

He’s British, lol.

[@mamasinger49]

@@Mimi-q6z9h I know it was a joke, no worries, thus why the lol in the response because I thought your message was funny

[@Twobarpsi]

Those lovely Sri Lankan female airline employees are so polite it's sublime! Great flight Noel!

[@WorldWide_Dom]

I think we needed a "thank you" counter on this one Noel. 🤣 Being half Scottish, half Sri Lankan myself I've been there several times. The airline with the seaplane is known as Cinnamon Air & I've flown them a few times and are very decent for what they offer, they actually have their own terminal at Colombo airport. I have a few videos on them if you want to take inspiration.

[@opalen903]

Yeah the amount of thank yous is actually getting grating. Can't you halve the amount of thank yous at least?

[@muazunais2378]

Sri lankan from your mom side or dad? Kinda curious lol

[@darrensmith7394]

Loads of curries . Excellent . Never been to Sri Lanka . Lived in Singapore twice

[@WorldWide_Dom]

@@muazunais2378 Fathers side

[@gen4k20a2]

I’m a half myself! My other half is Irish though. I’ve also worked on the Sri Lankan Airlines IFE program for their aircraft fleet. My GF designed the IFE. They are outdated and bit. Safran IFE system. We’ve left the company now but hopefully they update to the latest from Safran. They have some solid products.

[@stephenluscombe2208]

Naan bread is from Northern India, South India & Sri Lanka tend to have lighter, rice based Bread

[@toker6664]

Definitely more muslim areas and countries, Pakistan and more northern countries, UK loves a naan cooked in a tandoor hopefully next to meat on the spit

[@bastage5932]

One could describe it as non-naan bread

[@2xtreem4u]

what is roti then ?

[@fauzirahman3285]

@@2xtreem4u different types of bread

[@2xtreem4u]

@@fauzirahman3285 👍

[@davidjewood]

Noel is, without a shadow of a doubt, the politest travel KZbinr. He's the kind of guy who'd thank the turbulence for giving him a little extra adventure!

[@noelphilips]

😂

[@noisyboy178]

Hi Noel i enjoy your videos i just wanted to say that you talk to people so nicely. Just The number of thank you and Hello s as you boarded ,it's just so nice. Not everyone is like this these days. I appreciate it. ❤

[@jfwfreo]

Not surprising Sri Lankan would have a good range of tea options, Sri Lanka does produce some of the best tea on the planet.

[@horsehollerer]

I don't know how you can visit Sri Lanka and not spend at least one day checking out the spectacular train journeys! Oh well, next time. Great watch, cheers.

[@AZFlyingCook]

That looks like an RCA plug for composite analog video on that A330, thanks for another fascinating set of flights!

[@frankchan4272]

There used be a system called EM that disappeared after they installed regular 220/120 plugs on planes. That’s definitely a yellow RCA for video but how does it integrate with entertainment system is good question. I never got pulled over in Uber but I got pulled over for rental car shuttle before they got the tram system installed at ORD.

[@KieronQuinn]

@@frankchan4272 I think the RCA ports are for plugging in say a portable DVD player into the IFE. I've seen them on Virgin Atlantic's older A330s in premium economy and I believe older interior Emirates A380s still have them too. Obviously during refurbishment they're always removed, because who uses a portable DVD player anymore!

[@ceevee369]

An RCA plug which requires a CINCH cable. Generation X knows 😬😑

[@mikef25]

Looks like CVBS.

[@Dodilafir]

​​@@KieronQuinnYep good reminder Virgin's A330's😊

[@jumpinjehoshaphat1951]

Given that Sri Lanka's recovering from economic catastrophe, think the service was remarkable.

[@aja5177]

I flew with Sri Lankan airlines last year (in economy). Their hospitality was impeccable, however you could tell the age of the cabins. My seat failed to recline, and the passenger next to me didn't have a working screen.

[@007knick]

Yeah they’re slightly broke especially after the pandemic. They need a serious fund boost to refurbish their aircraft.

[@ukdavepianoman]

Very good value for those flights in business class. Another entertaining review. Recently Noel has tried to check in his sausage, eaten some tasty balls in white cream and been massaged by his chair. A lot of thank yous for sure - but being polite with immigration, hotel staff, Uber drivers and FAs is no bad thing - especially when they are being friendly and helpful.

[@LarneyJ]

Noel, as a fellow Brit, pouring that much milk in your tea was criminal

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

😂😂😂

[@tmlm9782]

Yeah, that was more like milk with some tea in it!

[@hhaste]

That's the American rubbing off on him

[@UmmEss]

Came here to say this

[@Dodilafir]

😅😅😅

[@007knick]

Definitely would love to see you exploring Sri Lanka. It is a fantastic country and the people are so friendly.

[@rcn9910]

Sounds like that massage chair had a 'prostate' option.

[@noelphilips]

😂

[@SynicalDan]

1. Cough 2. Push seat button 3. Relax

[@N1120A]

Sri Lankan Airlines is a reflection of the Sri Lankan people. They are normally incredibly kind and hospitable.

[@bardo0007]

Thank you!

[@KimiFan2002]

Least when they aren’t chasing out their government😂😂😅

[@gracielarojas3200]

Noel, I really ❤ your utter politeness . Honestly, it's refreshing hearing such kindness and manners in all your videos since becoming a Subscriber....we need more of that nowadays 👍🤘🥳. People have forgotten how please and thank you go a long way or maybe I'm just old school...50 isn't that old though 🤔🧐😁 lol. ❤ Your channel and content 🎉.

[@noelphilips]

You are so kind

[@domt6802]

Fun fact, super dry is not s Japanese brand, but one from Gloucester in uk. They made the glous rugby kit for quite a while

[@suefitz2498]

Love this ep very much. Please do more flights from Colombo to other places. This airline has all the feels and great service. I’m sure they use the less up to date aircraft on shorter trips. I just watched a Business class flight review from Melbourne to Colombo and it was fabulous. I’d fly on any Sri Lanka aircraft. Thanks for this ❤❤❤

[@TheHHIPPO]

Wow, the ground staff, security, and crew are polite and friendly. Loads of Airport and airlines can definitely take notes.

[@philyew3617]

I've been regularly flying around the globe since very early 1960s and, I've been fortunate to fly at the pointed end, just behind the driver, more times than I can remember. I've had just three flights that were truly memorable for all the right reasons, and two of the airlines will be a surprise to many. The first was with Libyan Arab Airlines, on a Boeing 727 long before the Civil War and eventual demise of Gadaffi or, any other violence. It was like a palace in the sky with service to match. The second was with Biman Bangladesh, the aircraft was an antique DC-10 I think, but, the Cabin crew were simply outstanding and, the food was incredible. My outstanding memory of that flight was the Chief Steward looking mortified at a cup of tea I'd just been served. "Excuse me Sir Your cup of Tea is not to the standard we serve, may I take it away and make you a fresh cup". And he very quietly educated the steward in the Galley on how to make a cup of Darjeeling. The last of the three was Sri Lankan on a brand new A340 flying from LHR to Colombo The cabin crew on that flight did everything except go outside to clean the windows mid-flight. And for the sake of fairness I've flown with many of todays world leading carriers receiving excellent service but, I've also received some bloody awful service in the last few years.

[@clairedobson2240]

Many thanks Noel for flying Sri Lanka. I have always found that the crew make up for the outdated product. Always found the crew excellent

[@JasonWW.]

Noel. I’ve been watching you for such a long time and can’t emphasize how much I love your videos. Look forward to them every week. I really hope you don’t change your style because it’s absolutely perfect at the moment

[@noelphilips]

Wow, thank you!

[@LisaL-um8qe]

I flew the A330-300 last week to CMB and flying it again tomorrow. It's a big improvement on the one you flew. Plus I agree! Loveliest cup of tea in the sky! It was my first time flying it and I was pleasantly surprised. Wonderful flight crew as well.

[@WingedReviews]

That really is a surprising business class. Why is there never anyone on the plane with him, he seems to never get a full flight. Anytime I fly it is jammed packed.

[@Amaljacob999]

he probably flys during the offseason, cause it allows him to properly review the service. and not disturb as much people

[@mingomo]

@@Amaljacob999and getting cheaper tickets

[@mkoerber44]

@@mingomo and some pretty obscure destinations/airlines

[@johndodd9777]

The standard of human service you saw there was simply incredible. Well done everyone!

[@dfonseka2120]

Sri Lankan subscriber here. Waited a long time for this!

[@deepalperera4592]

As a Sri Lankan thank you for your positive comments about the national airline and about Sri Lanka. Totally agree about the outdated aircrafts. hope you had a chance to taste Sri Lankan pineapples.

[@carlosguardado4220]

I love how Noel just really enjoys the simple things. The food on airlines is not the best but I just love the "hmm it's quite nice". Reminds me to just be humble and make the best of what we get.

[@petermenzies161]

As a Canadian I appreciate all the thank yous

[@hockey1freak]

Sore-ray!

[@jj-if6it]

It drives me nuts

[@robertn7469]

This was incredible business class. The lounge in India looked amazing. The flight ✈️ looked amazing to Sri-Laken. The hotel 🏨 was looking good. Amazing Trip & Awesome Experience. Definitely worth it if you have a chance to visit. Much love Noel & safe travels on your journey.

[@bigmuggs123]

Another brilliant video. After a chaotic day with the kids on holiday, kicking back with a beer and watching your latest adventure. Hope you end up back in UK/North West sometime soon. Thanks Noel.

[@ianpilkington2037]

I'm sure the spoon placement wasn't intentional on your dessert 😂😂

[@aslobos]

I caught that, too. 😚☺Noel, you teenager, you. 🏀🏀

[@sweethomealamanda]

I wondered 🤔 ⚫⚫

[@allanadsett305]

You should team up with Josh Cahill again for a look around Sri Lanka.

[@WELSHDESI]

Wow 🤩 Indian 🇮🇳 Airport looks Amazing & first world ! 🤩 ❤ from 🇵🇰 PS: Kisses 😘& Hugs 🤗 to Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 the most friendly & smiling ☺️ People.

[@AledPritchard]

I went out with Sri Lankan, beautiful country and wonderful people. Same for India too, I adore the place and even my Indian mates in the uk are The most friendly, hospitable and nicest of people. I like the look of Delhi airport.. but I am glad that you had zero hassle with security. Absolutely love ❤ your channel and your videos Noel, safe journeys mate, you’re such a cool, lovely human, always good vibes from you.

[@bahaviation2070]

The whole video thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you

[@QuicknStraight]

Sri Lanka Air has always been a really good, and often pretty cheap, option. Even going back 20-25 years when I lived and worked in Delhi and Bangalore. Never have I had any issues with security at any Indian airport.The only pain in Colombo is the distance from the airport to the city centre. And gulab are the greatest dessert on the planet!!!!

[@jjohn713]

I used to fly through Colombo to COK or TVM back when it was Air Lanka and they had the L-1011 Tri-Star. Good memories and fun times. Air Lanka gave you a room at a resort for your connection when heading back to LGW. But then you had to take the bus to LHR to catch the then Continental 747 back to IAH. I was younger but those are memories that I still remember of my young aviation journeys.

[@Juanita-gf4te]

Gulab Jamun is like small doughnuts, deep fried and then soaked in rose water syrup or similar syrup. Usually served without the creamy sauce but depending as there are so many types by region, country or an old family recipe. The alu muttar (dried pea and potato curry) is my favourite. Sometimes they add eggplant. The tomato pilau rice - it's like a spicy rice risotto you can have vegetarian or add chicken or mutton. I learned to make all these dishes from my Indian inlaws...me a Kiwi girl. Now I'm addicted to curry and pilau etc and must have it once a week.

[@Dodilafir]

Didn't look anything like a Doughnut😂

[@pennyhaskins7952]

Sri Lanka is a stunning island. Had two fab visits there.

[@ElPierdolito]

THANK YOU!

[@saumyasrg]

Naan is more of north indian style with curry, west india prefers bhakri & roti, south and east india prefers curry & rice.. though south india has one of best breads malabari parathas that you should try

[@mikenewland3908]

The lady at the check-in desk is very nice trying to accommodate you with your suitcase

[@alangaming2003]

Impossible

[@GlaswegianAvgeek]

How has bro commented 1 day ago when the video was uploaded 35 minutes ago💀

[@rikashvanveelen993]

I guess changes the dates on his device 😅 ​@@GlaswegianAvgeek

[@007knick]

@@GlaswegianAvgeekThere is an issue with KZbin. I’ve seen this on multiple videos now.

[@malcolmallen3687]

​​@@GlaswegianAvgeek Depends upon which side of the international date line they are on sir. 🤔

[@CrochetLover85]

These videos are cathartic ❤ I used to travel the world, I miss it

[@Luckaby]

Amazing how the voice doing the announcement in the Departure Lounge about the Lucknow flight being cancelled uses exactly the same tone of voice as that used in UK train stations to cancel trains 😂. Another top video Noel - 'Carry on' as ever with the great content

[@carolbrand181]

Thanks for this Noel . I was finding today ( Sunday) to be a boring one on the tele then i found u had done this & u know what a big fan i am of your vlogs xx

[@elaine4498]

You had a bit of fun with that seat. Had me giggling.

[@sergiodanielmartinezuscang8169]

"We're going down" is something I would probably never want to say on an airplane.

[@johnrolfe3216]

Another great review. We flew LHR - Colombo return in business in February. They use A330-300 aircraft on this route, much newer and better hard product, but not the best. Service was excellent. Keep up the good work, always look forward to Sundays!

[@patwoods3659]

We flew from Heathrow to Sydney via Columbo back in 2001. Great crew

[@Kittycat1234582]

Love sri lankan. My parents were both born and raised in sri lanka.

[@kktoland3]

“Balls”and “dangly bits” 😂😂😂

[@ElPierdolito]

It's balls with white cream :D Gotta love Noel's hidden (subtle) quirks and jokes.

[@ryan-b3076]

😆 was it a coincidence the way he had that dessert spoon sitting??

[@tomkearney3075]

1:55 Great shot of Noel doing his best impression of a Galapagos turtle on a Sir David Attenborough documentary. 🤣

[@DJAUDIO1]

😂😂😂

[@monsterzero760]

Great to see you have a positive experience with an airline. To me one of the scariest parts is going through security in a foreign country. Glad the security was nice too. At least you found your favorite clothing store where you got extra clothes for the next days travel. Safe travels and God bless you and your family.

[@Mrdogface12]

Our best holiday ever. Sri Lanka is so beautiful & the people are great. Couldn’t fault the place.

[@kumaranravendradas4355]

Naan more commonly found in the punjab/pakistan/bangladesh regions but still found if you ask all over the sub-continent. The roti you had on the second flight is very Sri Lankan (Gotamba roti). The term roti is the umbrella terms for types of bread throughout the sub-continent all different by the way they are made (types of flour and cooking method).

[@bbranett2188]

These Flatbreads are common in many cultures that use them as utensils.

[@thecw301]

That strange looking connector next to your seat is an RCA connevctor-- a non - balanced output for your (headphones i guess??)

[@benscripps]

A yellow collar on an RCA connector typically indicates it's for composite video; presumably you can hook up a video source (portable DVD player, laptop, etc.) and display it on the seat-back monitor.

[@BatakGalak]

Take a sip of tea everytime Noel says Thank You

[@bellatrix4943]

Great video! I LOVE when you do the long format ones so I can eat my dinner and watch my Noel 🥰❤

[@rolandnemrutdagi350]

Nice video again I flew with Srilankan 3 weeks ago in Business and I was very happy as always. My favourite tea is the peppermint tea. Awesome service on all 4 legs.

[@Orange8-h1p]

Also a tip if you fly into Heathrow, Book Terminal 4 Premier Inn, they have runway view rooms which literally look out onto the runway at Heathrow, it’s really fun to watch them

[@ginashaw6402]

Howling at him using the massage function 😂 "That is not the kind of massage I want on this flight"

[@Rekuzan]

It's nice to see them making improvements in airport security!

[@custardo]

At those complaining about saying thank you. It's a simple courtesy, and it makes the people you're dealing with feel their work isn't taken for granted. And as for the frequency it happens in these videos, well, especially in travel and hospitality you depend on a ton of people to do their work, so you can enjoy your trouble free trip. It never hurts to keep that in mind

[@IssacLowy]

This cup of tea made you feel at home

[@paulpietruszewski4226]

Watching this as my wife and I plan out trip to Tasmania. Just purchased snake proof gaiters for my hiking, and my wading boots. Something I never thought I would ever type. It must be nice to be Noel Philips. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. 😊

[@jj-if6it]

Lol you will not see snakes in Tasmania

[@paulpietruszewski4226]

@@jj-if6it I will be fly fishing in some remote ares and they were recommended by several people there. Better safe than sorry. Glad to hear this though. Puts me a little at ease.

[@jj-if6it]

@@paulpietruszewski4226 I've only been to Tasmania a few times, but I've lived in Australia my whole life and have only seen snakes twice, and both were on very hot days. It doesn't get hot in Tasmania

[@paulpietruszewski4226]

@@jj-if6it thanks for the info. We honeymooned in Australia 25 years ago and saw two brown snakes near the Lava Tubes National park. I guess I have them and they will serve as gravel guards in the stream if nothing else. Have a good one!

[@deannatrois1]

Really loved seeing this journey. Hope you will go back to Columbo and see some more of the country. It was lovely to see such a high level of customer care. Its not a country I know a lot about so intend finding some more videos.

[@supericeman1]

Noel, you never disappoint with your interesting trips, wish you and Rach, and the fam all the best!

[@supericeman1]

Superdry they have stores in NYC and I've seen their stuff from time to time a flipflop here a shirt there at my Burlington

[@noelphilips]

Thanks so much!

[@alil2005]

And NJ. Primark is also in NJ and Buffalo.

[@ChineseKiwi]

10:52 - interesting food presentation there....mmmm..... LOL.

[@josvercaemer264]

but no sausage related Noël facts😕😕😕

[@ru95]

Thank you

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

GREAT FUN!!! As always, your travels are super entertaining as well as educational. I learn about geography and culture through your work. Keep it up!!!

[@noelphilips]

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoy them.

[@MrGuardcaptain]

Noel. That Hilton saved my backside a few years ago and got me to the airport in record time. Hopefully one day we can meet and I'll tell you all about it. James

[@k.cooley4306]

Great inflight service. The tea looked amazing!

[@papasmurf1904]

Noel......you are a pure joy!!! 👍👍 Your personality and humble spirit makes my day every time I watch one of your videos! Stay safe on your travels.....and, Godspeed man!!! 😃😉

[@noelphilips]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@RadicalPersonalFinance]

Do a passport tour and show us all those interesting stamps you collect!

[@paulcoinc]

I've only got one stamp in my passport. That was because the system to scan it was down. The rest of the time it's electric. That being said I just go between the US and Australia but I'd think most countries by now use that system.

[@RadicalPersonalFinance]

@@paulcoinc The Five Eyes countries do indeed avoid stamping, as do some countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and a handful of others. But the vast majority of countries still stamp. Stamping is on the way out, but they're still here for now and fun to see!

[@erneststrickland1956]

This is why love the channel.. not everything is first class.. so ya fly on both of those aircraft. I will never get to experience them but I can imagine if I did by you videos.. and it's not about the flight.. it's the journey in the hotels and the local community.. my favorite videos will always be the winter video in Wyoming.. it was so cool. I wish for more of that

[@mountainwhetever]

The perfect end to my great weekend, a new Noel video!

[@noelphilips]

Wow, thanks!

[@hankwvu]

Those women in SriLanka are all so pretty. That 'escort' you had that walked you to the gate is absolutely stunning.

[@lirycmil]

I just flew Sri Lankan from Colombo to Singapore on an A330 4 days ago and had reverse herring bone seats... I never knew Sri Lankan had this old 2-2-2 config until I saw your video!

[@VeganWithAraygun]

I flew back when they were called Air Lanka from LHR to MAA via Columbo. Their service was fabulous, they attended to us in coach class as if everyone was in First class.

[@paulwheeler4283]

Definitely an airline I would like to fly with the hospitality of everybody you met was impeccable

[@FriPilot]

That round connection point looks like we used to call a pin plug. You would find zillions of them used to connect stereo equipment in the 60's through the 90's at least. My 14 year old Pioneer receiver has them.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Amazing flight review as always.

[@noelphilips]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@debradavies1386]

Hey Noel! Thank you. 🙏 When I was a kid I used to have no idea how to pronounce Gulab Jamen - so we called it GlubJub

[@NorthernMike-1]

That was the first time I see it in a cream sauce I always get it in the Golden Coloured Syrup. #Yum!

[@annettewalter2273]

Very elegant cup of tea.

[@lalo3991]

Perfect end to my Sunday thank you

[@pauljasen2758]

Always like a sunset landing...so awesome.

[@TheAirwolf89]

Sri Lanka is one of my favorite places to go on Holiday, lovely place and worth a visit or two =) Never flown business class, but in economy class, my experience is: The older the seats, the more comfortable they are, because in economy they try to save every ounce of cushioning and with every passing year I expect wodden seats more....

[@mark1968]

I flew this airline a very long time ago. They were called Air Lanka back then. Friendliest people you'll ever meet.

[@MartinIbert]

I have always had Superdry down as "a brand only an influencer would wear, and badly", aka "a brand that nobody needs thank you very much". So astonished to see someone who does obviously have a brain like it.

[@tomsoden1738]

Also a huge Super Dry fan. When I take my annual trip back to England, I always make sure I go to Meadowhall for that shop only.

[@gillianmaynard4468]

I have honestly watched the bit with you and the massage function a thousand times. It’s so bloody funny

[@Sri-Lankan-Heritage-Trail]

Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka 🙏

[@SueSheat-n3m]

Sooo enjoyed that one - so much to smile at especially your rhyming while dining