(TAN): AIDA Cruises has opened Soulkitchen, a new vegan restaurant, on three of its ships, the cruise company said.
From June 24, guests on AIDAnova, AIDAperla and AIDAprima are able to enjoy sustainable dishes made from fresh and primarily plant-based ingredients in the new à la carte restaurant.
“We are proud to create another trendy offering with Soulkitchen and are also responding to the increased demand from our guests. With our modern and sustainable concept, we not only want to promote healthy eating, but also create a special experience,” said Rene Thiersch, senior manager culinary operation at AIDA Cruises.
At breakfast, everything from butter to cheeses to cold cuts at the new restaurant is plant-based. Homemade spreads, overnight oats, banana bread, fresh fruit and crunchy vegetables are all available. In addition, guests can choose from Fairtrade coffee, organic tea, fresh orange juice or a fruity smoothie as desired. In the evenings, between 1800 and 2100 hours, Soulkitchen serves daily changing, creative as well as delicious three-course menus. The menu offers a variety of vegan and plant-based meat and seafood alternatives, such as coconut lemongrass soup, almond barley risotto with sautéed herb apples, and a trio of crème brûlée. Non-alcoholic wines and spirits are also available.
The show kitchen at the center of the restaurant offers guests a special experience: they can be there live when the various culinary delights are prepared before their eyes. The modernly interpreted plant-based cuisine promises a diverse selection of dishes that are not only sustainable but also convincing in terms of taste.
In the à la carte and specialty restaurants on board the AIDA fleet, the range was already expanded last year to include new vegan starters, main courses and desserts, such as steaks, schnitzel or burgers on a purely plant-based basis. At the gourmet breakfast, too, guests have been able to choose from a variety of delicious plant-based specialties, vegan creams and spreads from onboard production, and other offerings since the end of 2022.
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Since March 2023, the market restaurant on AIDAcosma, AIDAperla, AIDAprima and AIDAnova has another 15 new vegan dishes to choose from at the buffet. Also the vegan offer on board the Sphinx ships was extended in the same period by 20 new courts as well as a new concept day introduced, with which the conscious nourishing form is considered explicitly. All restaurants are prepared for allergies or food intolerances. Only gluten- and lactose-free dishes are offered at the Schonkostbar.
