Cathay Pacific is set to elevate its inflight dining experience, as the airline teams up with the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant Yat Tung Heen. This exciting collaboration will introduce delectable Cantonese dishes for passengers in Premium Economy and Economy Class, available on select flights starting January 2025.

Yat Tung Heen, famous for its authentic Cantonese cuisine, brings an array of flavors by carefully crafting menus that showcase traditional ingredients. The new offerings will debut on long-haul and selected regional flights, including popular destinations such as the Chinese Mainland, Japan, and Thailand.

Indulge in Exquisite Flavors

In Premium Economy, passengers can savor mouthwatering dishes such as smoked duck breast with pickled mustard greens and galangal, followed by robust main courses like braised beef brisket and tendon with chu hou sauce, or crispy halibut drizzled with supreme soy sauce. Other enticing options include stir-fried seafood with jade melon and classic egg fried rice.

Economy Class travelers won’t be left out either, with a delightful starter of marinated cherry tomatoes with preserved plum, and main courses that include aromatic baked chicken with ginger and aged mandarin peel, and sweet and sour pork with fresh pineapple.

Elevating the Passenger Experience

Cathay Pacific's General Manager of Customer Experience and Design, Vivian Lo, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “Partnering with Yat Tung Heen allows us to enhance our inflight dining experience and offer a taste of our home city’s culinary excellence.”

Chef Tam Tung from Yat Tung Heen also expressed his excitement. “To see our Michelin-worthy dining extend to the skies with an iconic airline is thrilling. I look forward to travelers experiencing our signature flavors,” he said.

The Importance of Quality and Heritage

This partnership marks a notable shift in the airline industry, focusing not just on business and first-class options but also bringing high-quality dining to Premium Economy and Economy Class. Maintaining quality in inflight meals is a meticulous process, and Cathay Pacific is determined to meet this challenge head-on.

As travel resumes and the airline industry continues to rebound, Cathay Pacific's innovative approach to inflight dining is a compelling reason to choose this airline for future journeys—especially for those wishing to indulge in the rich flavors and heritage of Hong Kong cuisine.

With this exciting new partnership, Cathay Pacific invites travelers to elevate their flying experience with a taste of home, ensuring that every journey is as memorable as the destination itself. Stay tuned for a flavor-packed adventure in the skies!