China Airlines Q3 Menu Brings Renowned American and Japanese Brands to the Skies
Published: Jun 30, 2025China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, continues to introduce new in-flight catering selections to provide travelers with a quality flying experience. For Q3, the menu has not only undergone a complete revamp but also features collaborations with a well-known brand in the United States and a famous restaurant in Japan. Travelers returning to Taiwan from Los Angeles, Ontario, and Nagoya are now being treated to an exclusive high-altitude gourmet feast unlike any other conventional in-flight meals.
A Novel Flying Culinary Sensation with Hsu’s Ginseng from America and Yabaton from Nagoya
China Airlines has partnered with Hsu’s Ginseng, a well-known brand with over fifty years of history in the North American-Chinese market, to launch co-branded tonic meals and desserts for Premium Business Class on flights back to Taiwan from Los Angeles and Ontario. The Ginseng Chicken Noodle Soup main features delicious chicken soup filled with the essence of premium American Ginseng slices. Every mouthful is a tonic loaded with nutrients and energy for the body. The bread roll is European style bread with American Ginseng and Goji Berry, while the dessert is American Ginseng, Guava and Plum Mousse with a hint of fruity and ginseng fragrance.
The cross-industry collaboration on in-flight catering extends beyond North America as well. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nagoya route and the 20th anniversary of Chubu Centrair International Airport, China Airlines is partnering with Chubu Centrair International Airport to serve Misokatsu (pork cutlet with miso sauce) from Yabaton, the famous katsudon specialty restaurant, in Business Class on flights returning to Taiwan from Nagoya. Yabaton’s special miso sauce is drizzled over premium pork from southern Kyushu, then served with butter rice and roasted fresh in-season vegetables to create a uniquely flavorful feast for the taste buds.
The cross-industry collaboration on in-flight catering extends beyond North America as well. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nagoya route and the 20th anniversary of Chubu Centrair International Airport, China Airlines is partnering with Chubu Centrair International Airport to serve Misokatsu (pork cutlet with miso sauce) from Yabaton, the famous katsudon specialty restaurant, in Business Class on flights returning to Taiwan from Nagoya. Yabaton’s special miso sauce is drizzled over premium pork from southern Kyushu, then served with butter rice and roasted fresh in-season vegetables to create a uniquely flavorful feast for the taste buds.
Connect with Nature through Toutouan Summer Cuisine with Online Exclusives for Business Class on Trans-oceanic Routes
China Airlines is collaborating with Toutouan, the well-known Tokyo restaurant brand for Premium Business/Business Class on Japanese routes. The theme for this quarter is Summer Kaiseki - Bounty of Heaven. The blue skies of summer serve as the backdrop for enjoying delicious food connected to Mother Nature. Highlights include the Appetizer made with tomatoes and okra, the main made with Japanese A4 Wagyu Beef served with special miso sauce, then a dessert of Winter Melon Tea Jelly with Watermelon Whipped Cream. For Economy Class flights departing from Taipei (Taoyuan), the co-branded menu from Bib Gourmand-listed MoonMoonFood includes Braised Beef in Truffle Sauce with Rice, Shredded Chicken with Salted Scallion Sauce on Rice, and Stir-fried Chicken with Peeled Peppers with Rice. The three meals are served in rotation to provide travelers with a varied culinary surprise each month.
On trans-oceanic routes, the use of local specialty ingredients or cuisine is emphasized. A handpicked Chinese-style menu developed by Michelin 3-star restaurant Le Palais is available for all three cabin classes (Premium Business, Premium Economy, and Economy). The online exclusive menu introduced for Premium Business Class this year has proven to be very popular. A new addition to dinner menu this quarter is the popular Classic Spicy Platter with Pork Neck, Chicken Thigh, Stir-fried Instant Noodles and Seasonal Vegetables. New breakfast options include Maple Waffles, Crêpe, Bacon and Mixed Salad with Nuts.
To give travelers a better idea of the available menu options, Premium Business and Premium Economy passengers on flights departing from Taiwan can now view the image of entrée variety when placing pre-order or selection online exclusives. China Airlines continues to craft a diverse and varied range of in-flight catering services to make every traveler feel at home no matter where they fly.(2025/07/10)
