ANA Inspiration of Japan An Exclusive 4-Day ANA Business Class and In-Flight Menu acting Experience In collaboration with ipangu, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

                              

General Manager Kuala Lumpur office. Mr.Isao Tsui. 

Kuala Lumpur, 7th March 2019 - All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest 5- star airline for six consecutive years has announced a collaboration with Chef Nao Takeshita, currently the head chef at Zipangu, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. This collaboration will see the launch of an all new on-board dining experience for ANA’s Business Class customers flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo (Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport).

About Chef Nao Takeshita :

Nao Takeshita – Zipangu Head Chef at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur: While steeped in Japanese culinary traditions, the renowned chef has emerged with his unique take of the much-revered cuisine. Over 25 years of culinary experience including 20 years with Nadaman restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka, Chef Nao Takeshita has developed skills and acquired a wide range of International flavours which continues to inspire him in creating delicious and memorable dishes. Chef Nao Takeshita’s talent and expertise has led him to curate the perfect menu in just three months.

Details on ANA Kuala Lumpur- okyo oute In-flight Meal :
Routes: Kuala Lumpur to Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport Class: Business Class
Period: June to November 2019
Collaboration Partner: ipangu, hangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

About ANA :

Following the "Inspiration of Japan" high quality of service, ANA has been awarded the respected 5- Star rating every year since 2013 from SKYTRAX . ANA is the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation six years in a row. Additionally, ANA has been recognized by Air Transport World as "Airline of the ear" three times in the past 10 years - 2007, 2013 and 2018, becoming one of the few airlines winning this prestigious award for multiple times.

ANA was founded in 1952 with two helicopters and has become the largest airline in Japan, as well as one of the most significant airlines in Asia, operating 80 international routes and 118 domestic routes. ANA offers a unique dual hub model which enables passengers to travel to Tokyo and connect through the two airports in the metropolitan Tokyo, NARITA and HANEDA, to various destinations throughout Japan, and also offers same day connections between various North American, Asian and Chinese cities.

ANA has been a member of Star Alliance since 1999 and has joint venture partnerships with United Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Swiss International Airlines and Austrian Airlines.

Besides the full service and award winner carrier ANA, the ANA Group has two LCCs as consolidated subsidiaries, Vanilla  Air Inc. and Peach Aviation Limited. The ANA Group carried 53.8 million passengers in FY2017, has approximately 39,000 employees and a fleet of 260 aircraft. ANA is a proud launch customer and the biggest operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

About Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur :

The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is a welcoming presence in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s business and shopping district. It is near major landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC. Set amidst lush greenery, the hotel has 101 custom. designed and luxurious suites, the most in any hotel in the city. It’s a place for those who enjoy fine dining as the hotel’s top-notch restaurants offer Malaysian, Chinese, Japanese and French cuisines. There is a bar and grill to wine and dine and be entertained with music from live bands, and a Lobby Lounge for leisurely drinks, beverages and afternoon tea and cakes.

The hotel is also the venue of choice for major international conferences, business meetings, banquets and social events. Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is only a 45- minute drive from the KL International Airport. There is also easy access to the city via public transport systems, limousines and taxis.

About Zipangu :

Zipangu exudes calm and serenity in its warm woody feel, water flowing over stone and glass, and in the bamboo garden that surrounds it. here is a bar with a private lounge for drinks before lunch or dinner, two private rooms and five semi-private enclaves separated from the main restaurant. This Tokyo-style brasserie stands out for its spacious open kitchen featuring the sushi, teppanyaki and tempura counters. Diners can sit at these counters and watch the chefs at work, and interact with them.