Starting August 2011, Malaysia Airlines will be serving a new Chinese menu by JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai on board its new Airbus 330 300 from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Business Class passengers can enjoy the specially crafted menu by Chinese Executive Chef, Michael Lu of Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai.
Passengers can pick their preferred Chinese dishes from different regions to suit their taste buds, i.e. Si Chuan for those who enjoy spicy food; Shanghainese and Cantonese for those who enjoy a fuller taste.
The ingredients and preparation are halal, suitable for fellow Muslim passengers, while Malaysia Airlines and JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai adhere to stringent hygiene standards to ensure that food quality and delivery are the key priority,h said Michael Malik, multi]properties vice president and general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai.
The menus are specially developed for Malaysia Airlines, offering a healthy and wholesome selection that is catered to suit the market,h said Chef Michael Lu. Business Class passengers will have the opportunity to taste Wan Hao Chinese Restaurantfs signature Cod fish dish. Using premium produce and ingredients, the fish is boneless and tasty, and the limited use of sauce brings out the natural flavours.
In 2010, Chef Michael Lu was awarded the 2010 Future Star Award by International Channel Shanghai.
In the same year, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant ranked among Shanghai Tatlerfs Top 150 Best Restaurants in Shanghai award.
The collaboration between JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai and Malaysia Airlines represents a pilot project for both parties.
About Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
Welcoming you into a serene setting of carved stone walls and gilded ceiling, this contemporary, elegant and comfortable restaurant showcases fine traditional Cantonese cuisine with dim sum and Shanghainese specialties.
The restaurant is located on the 39th floor level 39 of JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 10:30pm.
About JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square
The JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, rising 60 stories above downtown Puxi, provides breathtaking views of the Shanghai skyline and offers lavish guest rooms and a host of culinary delights in its choice of fine on site restaurants. This five star luxury hotel offers exquisite guest rooms and suites featuring 24 hour concierge and room service along with an executive level and lounge.
About JW Marriott
JW Marriott is part of Marriott Internationalluxury portfolio and consists of exceptional properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels and resorts cater to today sophisticated, self assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them.
Currently, there are 54 JW Marriott hotels in 23 countries; by 2014 the portfolio will encompass 76 properties in 28 countries.
About Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com) is the national carrier of Malaysia and one of Asia's largest, flying nearly 45,000 passengers daily to some 100 destinations worldwide across 6 continents. The distinctive Malaysia Airlines brand is an extension of the special culture of warmth and friendliness unique to Malaysians. This inimitable Malaysian sense of graciousness is branded as Malaysian Hospitalityh and symbolized by the acronym MH which is also the airline flight code. Malaysia Airlines holds a lengthy record of service and best practices excellence and is also one of only 6 airlines worldwide to be accredited a "5 Star Airline" by Skytrax, an accomplishment it has achieved for 5 consecutive years, 2005]2009. It has also received the accolade of World ‘s Best Cabin Staff by Skytrax over six years, 2001]2004, 2007 and 2009 . The most for any airline. In the World Travel Awards 2010, Malaysia Airlines won 3 awards, the WorldLeading Airline to Asia, Asia Leading Airline and Asia Leading Business Class Airline.
