Cathay Pacific Elevates Inflight Dining with Michelin-Starred Partnership

Cathay Pacific is thrilled to announce its latest collaboration with Eaton HK’s Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Yat Tung Heen. This exciting partnership promises to bring a touch of Hong Kong’s finest dining experience to the skies, specifically catering to Premium Economy and Economy class passengers on selected flights. A Taste of Hong Kong in the Air Yat Tung Heen, led by the celebrated Chef Tam Tung, has been a beloved dining institution in Hong Kong since 1990. Renowned for its traditional yet refined Cantonese fare, the restaurant highlights the natural flavours of ingredients. Now, the exclusively crafted ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ inflight menu brings a selection of exquisite local dishes to passengers travelling in Premium Economy and Economy classes on flights departing from Hong Kong. Starting January 2025, this menu will debut on all long-haul and selected regional destinations, including the Chinese Mainland, Japan, and Thailand. Premium Economy Delights Premium Economy passengers can look forward to a culinary journey that begins with an appetiser of smoked duck breast with pickled mustard greens and galangal. Main course options include:

• Braised beef brisket and tendon with chu hou sauce, choy sum, and steamed jasmine rice: Comfort food at its finest, featuring tender beef in a rich chu hou sauce.
• Stir-fried seafood and jade melon with XO sauce, egg fried rice: A tantalising medley of seafood with juicy jade melon and wood ear mushrooms.
• Crispy halibut with supreme soy sauce, braised bamboo pith, and baby choy sum with egg fried rice: Lightly fried halibut fillets with a perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness.

Economy Class Treats Economy class passengers are in for a treat with appetisers like marinated cherry tomatoes with preserved plum. Main course options include:

• Baked chicken with aromatic ginger and aged mandarin peel, kai lan, and egg fried rice: Boneless chicken steak marinated in ginger and mandarin peel, oven-baked to perfection.
• Sweet and sour pork with fresh pineapple, mixed vegetables, and steamed jasmine rice: Tender deep-fried pork chunks with fresh pineapples and bell peppers in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce.
• Braised duck and taro with pickled plum sauce, garlic broccoli, and cauliflower with steamed jasmine rice: Duck braised in a piquant plum sauce with taro, creating a delightful interplay of sweet and tangy flavours.

Enhancing the Inflight Experience

Vivian Lo, Cathay Pacific’s General Manager of Customer Experience and Design, expressed her excitement about the partnership: “Teaming up with Yat Tung Heen, a culinary powerhouse, allows us to transform our inflight dining experience into something even more memorable for our customers. This is our first time partnering with a Michelin-starred restaurant for our Premium Economy and Economy cabins, and we hope to enrich every traveller’s journey with the unique and iconic flavours of our home city.” Harvey Thompson, Eaton Workshop Managing Director, added: “We are delighted to offer Cathay Pacific customers a true taste of Hong Kong, showcasing the rich flavours and heritage that define our city. It’s an honour to share Chef Tam’s creations with travellers from around the world.” Chef Tam Tung of Yat Tung Heen shared his enthusiasm: “To see our Michelin-worthy dining experience extend to the skies with Cathay Pacific is very exciting. I look forward to more travellers experiencing the signature flavours of Yat Tung Heen.” Ready to Experience Hong Kong Flavours? Get ready to savour the authentic tastes of Hong Kong on your next Cathay Pacific flight. Whether you’re flying Premium Economy or Economy, the ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ menu promises an unforgettable dining experience that reflects the essence of Hong Kong’s culinary heritage. Bon appétit!