Cathay Pacific is elevating its inflight experience by partnering with the Michelin-starred Yat Tung Heen, bringing traditional Cantonese flavours from the Hong Kong-based restaurant, directly to its Premium Economy and Economy class passengers.
This collaboration isn't just an in-flight menu refresh; it is a brand new dining experience, and is slated as being a testament to Cathay Pacific's dedication to providing an authentic taste of its home city.
Yat Tung Heen is a beloved Hong Kong institution led by the esteemed Chef Tam Tung. The restaurant has been crafting refined Cantonese dishes since 1990, focusing on the purity of ingredients and the preservation of time-honoured techniques. “Hong Kong’s food culture is exquisite and diverse,” says Chef Tam. “We hope that as travellers savour these delicious Cantonese dishes, they are brought closer to our culture.”
Cathay Pacific's new inflight menu will be part of the airline's "Hong Kong Flavours" portfolio, aiming to deliver iconic, high-quality flavours from its home hub. This partnership with Yat Tung Heen extends from the airline's successful dining partnerships with renowned restaurants like Duddell's and Louise in its First Class and Business Class cabins, and now this collaboration will bring memorable dining experiences to Premium Economy and Economy passengers, reinforcing Cathay Pacific's commitment to making every journey special across all classes.
This collaborative menu will only be available on select long-haul and regional flights departing from Hong Kong with Cathay, as the airline promises to bring a Michelin-worthy meal to its Premium Economy and Economy class passengers.
In Cathay's revered Premium Economy class, the Michelin-starred culinary adventure in the sky will begin with a starter dish of
Chiu Chow-style braised duck: slices of smoked duck breast are paired with crunchy pickled mustard greens marinated in galangal spice.
Main course options are adaptations of Yat Tung Heen’s signature dishes, including the stir-fried seafood and jade melon with XO sauce that is only available in Premium Economy class. Other popular Hong Kong dishes served in this class include a braised beef brisket and mouth-watering tendon, is served in a rich chu hou or fermented soybean sauce, and crispy halibut with supreme soy sauce, served with braised bamboo pith, baby choy sum and egg fried rice.
Even in Economy, the focus remains on authenticity and quality.
Appetisers in Economy Class features a chilled, marinated cherry tomatoes, their sweetness enhanced by preserved plums, a refreshing prelude to an exciting selection of main dishes.
When it comes to mains, passengers in Economy can anticipate the familiar delight of sweet and sour pork, with its sticky orange glaze mingling with the fresh flavours of pineapple and bell peppers, a universally loved Cantonese staple. A heartier option includes braised duck and taro, where a piquant pickled plum sauce complements garlic-infused broccoli, cauliflower, and a bed of soft jasmine rice, or a vibrant stir-fry of seafood and jade melon, laced with the umami depth of XO sauce. And a delectable dish of baked chicken infused with the aromatic flavours of ginger and aged mandarin peel.
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