A vegetarian option that will delight fans of South Asian dining is the vegetable biryani, accompanied by soft chunks of tandoori paneer, a buttery dal makhani, tangy pickles and warm naan bread. Another plant-forward dish consists of steamed beancurd parcels filled with assorted mushrooms and drizzled with a sweet pumpkin sauce.

From culinary classics to inventive plant-forward dishes, each Cathay Signature is designed to be a feast for the senses. Next time you fly with us, take your pick of the gourmet fare available on our Choose My Meal platform. You can pre-order from 10 days to 24 hours before departure, and if you change your mind, you can make a new selection or cancel your order.

Can’t decide what to choose? Mills recommends the wok-fried seafood in lobster broth. “The soup base has a rich flavour and I enjoy the contrast of the steamed and crispy puffed rice,” he explains. “There is also something ‘home-y’ and comforting about having a soup inflight.”

Cathay Signatures is currently available on selected flights to London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney and Melbourne, and we will continue to expand its availability to other routes.