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Singapore Airlines offers new dining options for business class passengers
The Shi Quan Wei Mei concept utilizes “traditional cooking methods and fresh seasonal produce”.
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Passengers flying between Singapore and Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong will have the option of sampling the menu created by chef Zhu Jun, who has worked with Singapore Airlines since 2009. (AFP/Roslan Rahman)
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eginning this summer, passengers of Singapore Airlines’ business class cabin will be able to experience a new Chinese dining concept.
According to a statement, the Shi Quan Wei Mei concept utilizes “traditional cooking methods and fresh seasonal produce”, and was inspired by the Shi Quan Shi Mei menu, which was launched in 2015 to suites and first class customers on certain flights between Singapore and China.
Passengers who select this menu will be served three courses, consisting of appetizers such as fried marinated seabass and spicy tofu beef salad, and main courses such as pepper braised beef brisket with turnip and carrot, and braised pork belly in pickle sauce. Main courses will be served along with side dishes and a choice of rice or noodles.
Rounding out the meal will be Chinese desserts such as chilled orange scented malva nut soup and chilled double boiled papaya and snow fungus soup.
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“The introduction of Shi Quan Wei Mei underlines Singapore Airlines’ commitment to innovation and the constant enhancement of our in-flight products and services,” said Yeoh Phee Teik, Singapore Airlines’ acting senior vice president of customer experience. “Using locally sourced ingredients that are in season, we are pleased to offer our Business Class customers a truly authentic Chinese dining experience that will be both wholesome and flavorful.”
Passengers flying between Singapore and Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong will have the option of sampling the menu created by chef Zhu Jun, who has worked with Singapore Airlines since 2009.
“The design philosophy for the new Shi Quan Wei Mei is based on the innovative use of the freshest seasonal ingredients to showcase the essence of Chinese food culture,” added Zhu, who is a Michelin-star chef. “We hope that Singapore Airlines customers will enjoy the exquisite and delightful Chinese cuisine that we have created.” (sul/kes)
