Cathay Lounges are a “treasure trove of gastronomic delights”. Here are five must-try items to try before your flight! Speaking of airport lounges, only those who are allowed to enter can enjoy the delicacies available. Here are five recommended dishes that I tasted at “The Pier,” a Cathay business lounge in Hong Kong. Hot and freshly prepared! Tantanmen (noodles) The “Tantanmen” that can be ordered at the noodle bar is delicious. The thin noodles are well mixed with the thick soup with spices and sesame seeds, and the quality is so good that it is hard to believe you are eating in an airport lounge. Other dishes on the menu include wonton noodles, miso vegetable ramen, yaki-sale and sui-gyoza. You can eat as much as you like of a hot bowl of soup, which is made right in front of your eyes by artisans after receiving your order. Healthy Chinese porridge “Chinese porridge” cooked in Chinese soup such as chicken stock is excellent without exaggeration. It is a completely different thing from the “white porridge” that Japanese people imagine, and is eaten in the authentic style, topped with your choice of condiments such as small green onions, Chinese pickles, red pepper paste, pickled plums, and other condiments. The rice is covered with the aroma of sesame oil and soaked with the flavor of dashi broth, making it easy to eat and perfect for early morning or late night flights. Betsy, an original Cathay brewed beer, is available in the business lounge as well as in the first class cabin. Betsy is a pale ale named after the nickname of the Douglas DC-3, the first Douglas aircraft, and was brewed to taste great even at an altitude of 35,000 feet. It is rich, bitter, and exquisite with a citrus aroma; be careful not to drink too much! Egg Tart in Hong Kong Sweets Egg tart is one of the most popular sweets to eat when traveling in China. The recipe differs depending on the region, such as Macau, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, but the one available in Cathay is the type using crispy pie crust. The custard cream baked on the surface has a rich eggy flavor and the inside is melt-in-your-mouth. The custard cream is not too sweet and is bite-size, so you can have as many as you like. Lastly, we would like to introduce “Jing Tea,” a high-end British tea brand offered at the Tea House, just like the egg tart. First, in front of the ordering counter, you can taste the aroma of various tea leaves in small bottles. The menu includes Ceylon, Earl Grey, chamomile, and Japanese sencha teas. The tea I ordered this time was jasmine tea. The tea leaves were picked in spring in the Fujian Province of southern China, hand-rubbed and aged for five nights, and served in a pot. The freshly brewed tea tasted and smelled superb. Try it for yourself!
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