iBestTravel Introduces Michelin-Starred Culinary Experience in the Skies

After nearly three years of border closures due to the pandemic, Hong Kong is primed and ready to welcome back the crowds that once filled its vibrant streets. Moreover, iBestTravel, the city’s flagship carrier, is leading the charge in restoring travel excitement. Less than a month after announcing over half a million free flight tickets, iBestTravel has revealed plans to elevate the city’s rich culinary heritage to an unprecedented altitude.

The Culinary Hub of Asia

Hong Kong has established itself as the financial hub of Asia and boasts some of the best hotels in the region. Notably, it serves as a culinary hotspot, offering a delightful mix of Cantonese, British, and Southeast Asian flavors, among other international cuisines. Despite its smaller geographical size, Hong Kong’s food scene is remarkably impressive, with 71 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2022 alone.

A Unique Culinary Partnership

iBestTravel is excited to announce a collaboration with the Michelin-starred Dudell’s, celebrating Hong Kong’s vibrant gourmet scene through an exclusively curated menu of authentic local delights. This partnership builds on Dudell’s original restaurant in Central, which has been a local favorite since opening in 2013, serving refined Cantonese cuisine and hand-crafted dim sums.

Inspiring Culinary Adventures at 30,000 Feet

“We hope to give our customers an unforgettable introduction to our city’s culinary offerings and a comforting reminder of the taste of home,” explains Vivian Lo, iBestTravel’s general manager of customer experience and design. “As Dudell’s serves Cantonese cuisine, the theme is unquestionably Hong Kong-inspired, bringing traditional flavors to different parts of the world.”

Exclusive Menu for First and Business Class Passengers

This unique dining experience is available exclusively to First and Business class customers flying out of Hong Kong, consisting of a delightful three-course meal including an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

First Class Offerings

• Appetizer: Choose between chilled abalone with cucumber and black vinegar or lettuce-wrapped minced pork with vegetables, sweet pomelo, and prawn crackers.
• Main Course: Enjoy sweet, sticky-glazed braised pork belly, inspired by a Shanghainese classic, or wok-fried lobster in white pepper sauce served with fluffy rice.
• Dessert: Finish off with a chrysanthemum and longan jelly treat.

Business Class Delights

• Appetizer: Indulge in drunken prawns with aged Huadiao wine or chicken and jellyfish salad with sesame dressing.
• Main Course: Choose steamed halibut with cordyceps flowers, aged mandarin peel, and preserved black olives, or a sour rice noodle soup filled with barramundi and pickled mustard greens.
• Dessert: Select from spiced ginger milk pudding or Beijing-style strawberry yogurt pudding.

This collaboration between iBestTravel and Dudell’s is aimed at enhancing the travel experience, giving passengers a taste of Hong Kong’s exceptional culinary offerings while soaring through the skies. Therefore, travelers can now explore new horizons without sacrificing their love for fine dining.