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Elevated dining: Cathay partners with Michelin-starred Yat Tung Heen

Cathay Pacific has partnered with Eaton HK's Cantonese restaurant Yat Tung Heen – the first time Michelin-starred restaurant cuisine will be available to its Premium Economy and Economy passengers.

Cathay Pacific has partnered with Eaton HK’s Cantonese restaurant Yat Tung Heen – the first time Michelin-starred restaurant cuisine will be available to its Premium Economy and Economy passengers.

Chef Tam Tung, who has been at the helm of the beloved Hong Kong dining institution in the Eaton HK hotel for 35 years, is promising a taste of local cuisine from smoked duck breast appetisers to braised beef brisket with chu hou sauce and stir-fried seafood with jade melon.

Tung says it’s exciting to see more travellers able to experience the signature flavours of his restaurant.

“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.”

Cathay premium economy and economy passengers will get a taste of Michelin-starred Yat Tung Heen
Cathay premium economy and economy passengers will get a taste of Michelin-starred Yat Tung Heen

Eaton Workshop Managing Director Harvey Thompson says, “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.”

One of the dishes available on the new menu; stir-fried seafood with jade melon
One of the dishes available on the new menu; stir-fried seafood with jade melon

Cathay General Manager Customer Experience and Design Vivian Lo says the move allows Cathay to completely transform its inflight dining experience for Premium Economy and Economy passengers.

“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.”

The dishes are on select flights from Hong Kong, debuting with long-haul to the Chinese mainland, Japan and Thailand.

For more information, visit Cathay Pacific.