Cathay Pacific introduces new signature Chinese dishes

MANILA, Philippines – Cathay Pacific introduces new signature Chinese dishes on its in-flight menus, featuring authentic Chinese recipes, Hong Kong specialties and traditional tastes, all created by culinary experts to be enjoyed in the cabin environment.

The new dishes are being served to Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers on selected flights from Hong Kong to long-haul destinations.

More dishes will be introduced including wok-fried prawns with ginger and shallot on Business Class.

Six selected dishes are being served until October, with Business and Premium Economy Class passengers enjoying pork belly with preserved hakka mustard greens; wok-fried chicken with black bean; and Hong Kong-style curry prawns. Featured dishes in Economy Class include braised fish with ginger, spring onion, mushroom and steamed jasmine rice; braised beef with tendon in chu hou sauce on steamed jasmine rice; and braised minced pork with eggplant in mild chili sauce on steamed jasmine rice.

Cathay Pacific service delivery director Philippe de Gentile-Williams said: “As the home carrier of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific not only provides premium services to passengers but also takes great pride in promoting the best elements of local Chinese cuisine to travelers from Hong Kong and around the world. The new signature dishes capture the true essence of local Chinese cuisine and we are sure passengers will appreciate these additions to our inflight menus.”