Back in March this year we wrote about the proposed new partnership between Singapore Airlines and COMO Shambhala, initially focusing on wellness dishes for in-flight food and beverage options. Today the two companies have jointly announced that these options will be launched this weekend, on flights from 1st September 2019.
“Customers can look forward to a menu of healthy and flavourful dishes, each dish carefully tailored to nourish the body and alleviate travel-induced stresses such as fatigue. Ingredients rich in antioxidants and micronutrients, such as kiwi, yoghurt, beetroot and strawberries, come together in immune-boosting dishes that will help customers feel refreshed even after a long flight. Others aim to promote good digestion and circulation for a more comfortable journey.” Singapore Airlines & COMO Shambhala
The airline will continue to work with Canyon Ranch to provide “wellness initiatives” on non-stop flights between Singapore and the USA.
In addition to the new dishes themselves, COMO Shambhala wellness articles will be exclusively available on the SIA mobile app from 1st September 2019, covering topics such as meditation, breathing techniques for relaxation, and body exercises suitable for periods of prolonged inactivity.
In-flight menu
The following dishes will be available in First Class and Business Class on selected flights from 1st September 2019 departing Singapore to:
- Hong Kong
- Frankfurt
- London
- Melbourne
- Sydney
Note that selected dishes from this list will be offered on different flights.
Cold Breakfast
Tropical Fruit Bircher Muesli
A cold cereal of rolled oats, natural Greek yoghurt, dried raisin and cranberry with fresh mango, strawberries and pumpkin seeds.
Antioxidant Rich | Cleansing | Digestive Support | High Fibre
Hot Breakfast
Spiced Buckwheat and Pumpkin Pancakes
Wholesome buckwheat and pumpkin pancakes with vanilla bean coconut yogurt, toasted pumpkins seeds and maple strawberry and orange.
Digestive Support | Immune Boosting | Micronutrient Rich
Soup
Sweetcorn and Young Coconut Soup
A bright velvety blend of sweet corn, young coconut and lemongrass with fireroasted red pepper salsa, pumpkin seeds and fresh coriander.
Micronutrient Rich | Digestive Support | Calming
Appetiser
Silken Chicken Salad
Shredded poached chicken breast and crunchy vegetable and fresh herb slaw with roasted sesame, miso and honey dressing.
Immune Support | Digestive Support | Mineral Rich
Main Course
Coconut Poached Fish
Delicately poached fish with sweet potato, cauliflower and green peas in a rich tomato and coconut garam masala sauce.
Immune Boosting | Micronutrient Rich | Antioxidant Rich | Calming
Dessert
Dark Chocolate and Ginger Cake
A decadent cake of bittersweet chocolate, crystalized ginger and fine-grained polenta cake with citrus-scented rhubarb and crème fraiche.
Vitamin Rich | Mineral Rich
Wellness Beverage
COMO Shambhala Ginger Tea
A vibrant and earthy cold-pressed extraction of fresh beetroot, carrot, tart green apple, turmeric and ginger.
Circulatory Support | Vitamin Rich
Book the Cook menu
The following menu items will be added to the Book the Cook menu, available for pre-ordering for all flights departing Singapore from 1st September 2019.
Red Rice and Fish Porridge (First and Business)
A hearty and savory bowl of red rice, poached fish, wakame, kale and miso porridge topped with fresh ginger and coriander leaves.
Circulatory Support | High Protein | Mineral Rich | Calming
Puy Lentil, Zuchinni and Ricotta Lasagne (First and Business)
Warm, colorful layers of zucchini, red pepper, braised puy lentils, and creamy ricotta in a roasted tomato and red pepper marinara.
Micronutrient Rich | Digestive Support | High Fibre | Calming
Spiced Buckwheat and Pumpkin Pancakes (First, Business and Premium Economy)
Wholesome buckwheat and pumpkin pancakes with vanilla bean coconut yogurt, toasted pumpkins seeds and maple strawberry and orange.
Digestive Support | Immune Boosting | Micronutrient Rich
Coconut and Chia Pudding (First, Business and Premium Economy)
Vanilla-scented white chia seeds soaked in creamy coconut milk with fresh kiwi and strawberries steeped in hibiscus flower tea.
Vitamin Rich | Digestive Support | High Fibre
Summary
An interesting range of additional wellness dishes on board SIA flights from next month is the first phase of the partnership between Singapore Airlines and COMO Shambhala.
Remember you don’t have to be flying on one of the five launch routes to experience the new Book the Cook wellness options, which will be made available for pre-selection on all flights departing Singapore.
While it looks like our wishes for a spa in the revamped T3 lounges at Changi don’t look to be part of the proposal, there will almost certainly be some ground-based wellness concept added as part of the COMO tie-up in the new facilities as they open over the next couple of years.
(Cover Photo: Singapore Airlines)
Very good news! Now when can they start serving craft beer in the lounges and onboard?
That would be nice! Maybe at the new SKL bar next year if we’re lucky.