OREANDA-NEWS. August 3, 2012. ANA Group, Japan's largest Airline, today announces plans to introduce new menus on international flights between Japan and North America and Japan and Europe. The menus have been created in collaboration with renowned culinary establishments in Tokyo and Paris.

The new a la carte menus, which will be available to Business Class passengers, will feature meals created by Sekiyou, a Michelin 2-star (*1) Japanese ryokan in Yugawara Onsen from September to November 2012 and by Signature, the Michelin 1-star (*2) French-inspired dining restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo from December 2012 to February 2013.

Furthermore, following the success of the desserts created by Pierre Herme Paris introduced in June 2012 for First Class passengers, ANA plans to renew its range of desserts in September 2012 and simultaneously introduce Pierre Herme original desserts in the Business Class menus.

The new menus will allow passengers to enjoy Japan's exceptional originality and flourishing innovative spirit, which resonates with the concept of ANA's product and service brand "Inspiration of Japan".

*1First awarded in Michelin Guide Tokyo, Yokohama, Shonan 2012

*2 Awarded for the fifth consecutive year in Michelin Guide Tokyo, Yokohama, Shonan 2012

1.Sekiyou of Yugawara Onsen Collaboration Menu

- The menu recreates Sekiyou's distinctive breakfast and includes whitebait rice, simmered alfonsino, and thick rolled egg, among other dishes.

- Available from September until November 2012 for Business Class passengers on routes from Japan to North America and Europe.

- The menu will be available after the first meal service as one of the a la carte choices offered before arrival.

2. Signature at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Collaboration Menu

- Available from December 2012 until February 2013, for Business Class passengers on routes from Japan to North America and Europe.

- The menu will be available as one of the a la carte choices offered before arrival.

*The menu is currently under design

3. Pierre Herme Collaboration Menu

Pierre Herme, said to be the "Picasso of Pastry", has designed a new range of exclusive desserts that can be savored only on ANA flights. First Class and Business Class passengers will be able to enjoy the exquisite flavors and artistic beauty of these treats and experience a sweet moment of bliss.