by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Thu July 2, 2026
MSC Cruises’ newest cruise ship, MSC World Asia, will debut a brand-new Pan-Asian dining concept with three distinct dining experiences in one venue, called
The new dining concept, which doesn’t currently have a name, will offer a relaxed, specialty sit-down restaurant featuring Pan-Asian cuisine; a bar and lounge serving Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails and beverages; and a complimentary street-food-style grab-and-go option offering handhelds such as bao buns.
The concept will serve as a venue from day to night, from grab-and-go lunches to specialty dinners to after-dark cocktails and music.
Travelers will enjoy live cooking and vibrant design paying homage to the street markets of Southeast Asia, with dishes like Singapore-style shrimp. Guests dining at the full-service specialty restaurant will enjoy indoor seating and a rooftop terrace, with menus offering an appetizer, main course and dessert. Guests can pick from a variety of Asian beers by the bottle, along with bubble teas and other options.
The entrance to MSC World Asia's three-in-one Pan-Asian dining concept. (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)
“With this new three-in-one venue, we are inviting guests to explore one of the world’s most exciting food cultures in a way that is vibrant, welcoming and full of flavor,” Stéphane Franchini, Senior Director Food & Beverage Product, MSC Cruises, said. “From the diverse range of dishes to the atmosphere of the space and the expertise of Chefs Xiao Wang and Luca Césarini, every detail has been carefully designed to create a truly immersive culinary journey. It reflects our ambition to offer greater choice, seamless convenience and more memorable moments through food.”
The MSC World Asia is expected to debut in December 2026 as part of MSC’s World Class ships. It’ll feature 19 dining venues, exciting new family-style entertainment offerings, including an 11-deck spiral slide, and a style and design that pays homage to the Asian continent.
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