ANA Partners with Michelin Star Restaurant “Daigo” to Introduce In-flight Vegan Curry

8th August 2023

  • Starting September 1, 2023, ANA will offer vegan curry as part of its in-flight light meal menu, available on select international first class and business class routes.
  • The authentic plant-based curry is expertly developed by “Daigo,” a prestigious two Michelin star restaurant in the Michelin Guide Tokyo.
  • Made exclusively from locally-sourced vegetables and fruits, the curry does not contain any animal ingredients or flour, making it an option for customers with dietary needs to enjoy.

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for 10 consecutive years, announces its latest in-flight menu addition “Vegan Curry with Fruits and Spices,” curated exclusively for passengers traveling on select international first and business class flights starting September 1, 2023.

The menu was crafted under the supervision of Yusuke Nomura, the director of the Michelin-starred restaurant, “Daigo,” renowned for its vegetarian take of traditional Buddhist cuisine. The specially curated curry is created from locally sourced Japanese vegetables and fruits, incorporating a harmonious blend of cinnamon, cardamom and a medley of exotic spices that tantalize the senses.

“At ANA, we are continuously looking for ways to elevate the in-flight experience for our customers. This new meal option reflects not only our dedication to providing exceptional in-flight dining but also our unwavering commitment to catering to the unique preferences and dietary requirements of our valued customers,” Tomoji Ishii, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience Management and Planning of ANA.

The menu addition is part of ANA’s ongoing efforts to create the “universalization of food” onboard, part of its Future Promise Initiative. Made without any animal ingredients, chemical seasonings, preservatives, refined sugar, or flour, the dish caters to a broad spectrum of dietary needs and individual food preferences.

“Vegan Curry with Fruits and Spices”
From September 1,2023

About “Daigo”
A restaurant offering “Kaiseki” style of “Shojin Ryori,” a vegetarian version of traditional Buddhist cuisine that incorporates carefully selected seasonal ingredients and the hospitality cultivated since its establishment in 1950. The restaurant has received two stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo for more than 16 consecutive years since its first publication. Situated at the foothills of Mount Atago near Kyoto, the restaurant retains the traditional Japanese Sukiya-Zukuri architecture, renowned for its use in Japanese tea ceremonies. Diners can feel the distinct four seasons of Japan along with the presence of a Japanese traditional garden. Subtle aromas within the restaurant offer serenity from the daily rush.
http://www.atago-daigo.jp/index_en.html