China Airlines expands onboard catering options

Taiwan-based China Airlines is continuing to explore new cross-industry partnerships in onboard dining by partnering with the popular “Takenoya” izakaya restaurant from Fukuoka and the well-established “Marufuku Coffee” cafe from Osaka to serve up a Japanese-style banquet in the skies for a limited time only. From now until September 30, travelers on all flights from the Japanese cities of Fukuoka and Osaka to Taiwan will be treated to a culinary experience born out of Japanese craftsmanship. The recreations of dishes from the restaurants will fill every mouthful with the rich flavors of Japan. “Takenoya” first opened in Hakata, Fukuoka, and its signature grilled chicken skewer and chicken cuisine have made it a household name throughout the Kyushu region. To celebrate both the 50th anniversary of China Airlines’ Fukuoka route as well as the founding of Takenoya, the airline and the izakaya are collaborating two service up co-branded main courses in two cabin classes on flights from Fukuoka to Taoyuan and Kaohsiung. In Business Class, Kyushu’s famous eels take the pride of place with a main course of “Kabayaki Grilled Eel.” Tender, flaky strips of eel are brushed with a sweet and salty sauce to produce an unforgettably Japanese taste sensation; Economy Class is presented with the chicken cuisine that Takenoya is famous for. In “Grilled Chicken Thigh and Chicken Meat Ball Served with Seaweed Rice”, Japanese seaweed is scattered on mouthwatering chicken thigh and meat balls grilled in the kabayaki style. The classic taste can be enjoyed by the old and young alike. “Marufuku Coffee” is a well-established cafe brand that is synonymous with Osaka. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of China Airlines’ Taoyuan-Osaka Kansai route, Marufuku Coffee has created a special menu for flights from Osaka to Taoyuan and Kaohsiung. The Business Class menu features “Japanese Omelette” as the entree, “Shrimp Garden Salad and Sweet Corn Dressing”, then the choice of “Cantonese Braised Pork Belly Served with Steamed Rice” or “Classic Slow-braised Beef Served with Mashed Potatoes” as the main course, accompanied by Honey Bread. The retro Japanese-style Western foods are themselves a fusion of classic elements. A “Coffee Roll Cake” offers the perfect ending to a delightful meal. Economy Class travelers will be served ” Marufuku Pudding” for dessert. The smooth, caramelised pudding captures the layers of texture in classic Japanese desserts. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]