Air Canada Partners with Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to Elevate Signature Class Dining on Japan Routes

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n Air Canada Partners with Michelin-starred Chef Masaki Hashimoto to Elevate Signature Class Dining on Japan Routes\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Renowned Kaiseki master brings his culinary artistry to Air Canada Signature Class on all\n \n Japan\n \n routes now\n \n\n\n\n\n\n MONTREAL\n \n\n ,\n \n\n March 6, 2025\n \n\n /CNW/ - Air Canada has announced the addition of Michelin-starred Chef\n \n Masaki Hashimoto\n \n to its\n \n culinary panel\n \n . Based in\n \n Toronto\n \n , Chef Hashimoto is the owner of Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, one of\n \n Canada's\n \n only restaurants dedicated to the traditional art of Kaiseki cuisine. Since immigrating more than 40 years ago, he has devoted his career to mastering and sharing this multi-course culinary tradition. His exclusive creations debuted\n \n March 1\n \n in Air Canada Signature Class, on all flights between\n \n Canada\n \n and\n \n Japan\n \n .\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n On these routes, Chef Hashimoto's dishes will showcase a thoughtfully curated selection of traditional ingredients through a rotating menu. Six recipes will be introduced annually, including a Zensai (appetizer) such as sautéed lotus root; Komono (side dishes) like sesame tofu with wasabi sauce; and a Oshokuji (main course) featuring beef sukiyaki with simmered tofu, scallions, napa cabbage and red ginger, served with calrose rice and miso soup. A brunch casserole follows, served before landing. Beginning in the spring, Air Canada will further elevate the experience with traditional dishware and tray presentations curated by Chef Hashimoto, in partnership with Noritake dishware, featuring Japanese artwork.\n \n\n \"We are proud to present Chef Hashimoto's exceptional culinary artistry in our Signature Class experience,\" said Scott O'Leary, Loyalty and Product at Air Canada. \"His journey and dedication to Kaiseki cuisine have enriched\n \n Canada's\n \n culinary landscape, and we are honoured to celebrate this onboard.\"\n \n\n To complement the meals, a premium sake pairing will...

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