Cathay Pacific has partnered with Michelin-starred restaurant Yat Tung Heen for a new menu that offers guests a taste of home in the skies. The new ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ menu offers a range of authentic local fare for Premium Economy and Economy Class customers.
On Monday (January 6, 2025), Cathay Pacific announced the launch of a new partnership with Eaton HK’s Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Yat Tung Heen for their new ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ menu. The new onboard menu will offer a range of authentic local fare for Premium Economy and Economy Class guests on select flights. This new collaboration builds on the carrier’s partnerships with esteemed Hong Kong restaurants, that share Cathay Pacific’s commitment to providing customers with an elevated dining experience.
In Monday’s announcement, Cathay’s General Manager – Customer Experience and Design, Vivian Lo, said,
“Teaming up with Yat Tung Heen, a culinary powerhouse in its own right, allows us to transform our inflight dining experience into something even more memorable for our customers. We are thrilled to bring this elevated experience to our customers in Premium Economy and Economy, especially since it is our first time partnering with a Michelin-starred restaurant for our menus in these cabins. Our hope is to enrich every traveller’s journey by giving them a taste of our home city’s unique and iconic flavours, brought to life by the culinary craftsmanship of Cathay Pacific and Yat Tung Heen.”
Also commenting on the new culinary collaboration, Yat Tung Heen’s Head Chef, Tam Tung, said,
“In my years as Head Chef of Yat Tung Heen, we have always strived to deliver a Michelin-worthy dining experience to our guests with the best possible ingredients. To see this legacy extend to the skies with an iconic airline such as Cathay Pacific is very exciting. I look forward to more travellers being able to experience the signature flavours of Yat Tung Heen.”
Eaton Workshop’s Managing Director, Harvey Thompson, added,
“This exciting collaboration between Eaton HK’s Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Yat Tung Heen, and Cathay Pacific is testament to Chef Tam Tung’s talent and perseverance. Chef Tam has been a beloved figure in the Hong Kong culinary community for decades, celebrated for his dedication to simultaneously preserving and innovating Cantonese cuisine.
“Through this collaboration, 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, bringing them an authentic dining experience that reflects the essence of our city.”
Chef Tam Tung has led Yat Tung Heen, a beloved Hong Kong dining establishment, since 1990. The restaurant specializes in refined, traditional Cantonese dishes, which highlights the natural flavor of the ingredients. The new menu will be available for Premium Economy and Economy customers traveling on select flights departing Hong Kong from January 2025, debuting on all long-haul and select regional destinations, including the Chinese Mainland, Japan and Thailand.
Premium Economy Selections From Cathay Pacific's New 'Hong Kong Flavours' Menu - Courtesy Cathay Pacific
Premium Economy guests will enjoy an appetizer of smoked duck breast with pickled mustard greens and galangal. Next, customers can choose from an array of main courses, including the braised beef brisket and tendon with Chu hou sauce, choy sum and steamed jasmine rice, or the stir-fried seafood and jade melon with XO sauce and egg fried rice. Another equally delectable option is the crispy halibut with supreme soy sauce, braised bamboo pith with baby choy sum, and egg fried rice.
Economy Selections From Cathay Pacific's New 'Hong Kong Flavours' Menu - Courtesy Cathay Pacific
In Economy Class, customers can look forward to an appetizer of marinated cherry tomatoes with preserved plum in a base of lightly pickled radish and carrots. Main courses include baked chicken with aromatic ginger and aged mandarin peel, kai lan and egg fried rice, or sweet and sour pork with fresh pineapple, mixed vegetables and steamed jasmine rice. For a more indulgent option, customers can choose the braised duck and taro with pickled plum sauce, garlic broccoli and cauliflower, and steamed jasmine rice.
Source: Cathay Pacific