Business Class cuisine between Vietnam and Japan

On flights between Vietnam and Japan, Vietnam Airlines introduces specialties from the Land of the Rising Sun, exclusively served for Business Class passengers.

Food menu

Japanese cuisine focuses on highlighting the inherent fresh flavor of ingredients, without overusing spices. Japanese dishes often have elegant, gentle flavors and are changed frequently by season. On Vietnam Airlines flights, typical Japanese meals will be on behalf of the crew, sending good wishes to passengers.

Vietnam - Japan route: Roasted nut packages are served after the aircraft reaches a steady altitude. There are two menus for hot breakfast:

  • Japanese style menu: Appetizer, miso soup, pickled vegetables, Japanese braised dish, hot Japanese main course, and fruit.
  • European-Asian style menu: Hot main course, yogurt, bread, fruit jam, and fruit.

Japan - Vietnam route: Canape-style appetizers and roasted nut packages are served after the aircraft reaches a stable altitude. There are two menus for lunch and dinner:

  • Japanese style menu: Appetizer, Japanese braised dish, vinegar pickled dish, miso soup, main course, and dessert with different options (cheese, fruit, cake, or ice cream).
  • European-Asian style menu: Appetizer, salad, soup, hot main course, dessert with different options (cheese, fruit, cakes, or ice cream).

Notes: Meal menus may vary depending on time, season, aircraft type, route, and some other objective conditions.

Signature dish

Japanese style menu: Featured with typical Japanese dishes such as herring eggs, soaked beans, braised fresh bamboo shoots, sake-braised fish, wagyu beef, shabu shabu, or dishes made from eel. The presentation varies by season, such as the spring set decorated with cherry blossoms (sakura), maple leaf motifs for the autumn set, and mochi ice cream for the winter set.

European-Asian style menu: Outstanding dishes such as smoked duck breast, grilled lamb chops, and grilled beef tenderloin; or delicious Vietnamese dishes such as chicken skewers with lemongrass and chili sauce, Betel leaf wrapped pork rolls, shrimp simmered in fish sauce and white rice.

Drink menu

The list of traditional Japanese drinks served on Vietnam Airlines flights has received numerous positive reviews. Often made from rice, green tea, herbs, and cherry blossoms, Japanese drinks not only possess unique flavors but also provide considerable health benefits.

Welcome drinks: Fresh fruit juice (served on flights departing from Vietnam), canned fruit juice, champagne, and purified water.

Drinks after the aircraft is stable:

  • Typical Japanese drinks: Oolong tea, Japanese green tea, Sake, and Sake Pop cocktail.
  • Coffees: Milk coffee with ice, Black coffee, White coffee, Espresso, Americano, Latte and Cappuccino.
  • Fruit juice: This includes pure juices (no added sugar, additives, or preservatives) and fruit-flavored drinks (a combination of purified water and a variety of low-sugar fruits and vegetables).
  • Premium wine and champagne: Served exclusively for Business Class passengers of Vietnam Airlines, premium wine and champagne come from renowned vineyard regions in France such as Bordeaux, Bourgogne, and Medoc; or wines originating from Chile, Italy, Spain, and even South Africa, etc. All are advised and selected by experts in the beverage field of Vietnam Airlines.
  • Exclusive cocktail collection: Mixologist Vo Tan Si introduces a collection of cocktails imbued with Vietnamese identity. Enjoy a glass of Phan Thiet Pink Sand with sweet red color, think of the Ancient Capital with a Hue passionate glass, or feel the rich aftertaste of a Gong Dance glass imbued with the breath of the majestic Central Highlands, etc.
    Notes:
  • Drink menus may vary depending on time, season, aircraft type, route, and some other objective conditions;
  • Bar service is also available on flights of over 4 hours (B787 aircraft and some A350 aircraft).

Special drinks

Sake is known as brewed and undistilled rice wine. In Japanese, “Sake” means alcoholic drinks in general. The sake often referred to in the world is Nihonshu (日本酒), a traditional Japanese wine. For the people of Fusang, Sake is not only a favorite drink, but also a symbol, the "national wine".

When Sake was newly introduced, it was only for the royal family, and the upper class, and was often served in major events. Later, Sake became more popular in the community but was still served in luxurious cups.

Typically, Japanese people use warmed Sake in winter and chilled or cold Sake in summer. Also, enjoying Sake while dining will help enhance the flavor of the dish. In particular, Sake and sashimi are a "perfect couple", they bring the most harmonious and appealing Japanese culinary experience.