The 5 Best Airport Restaurants Around the World ( Part 1 )

Airports can be places of stress, heartache, and panic. There’s that nagging worry that you might miss a flight; the sadness of saying goodbye to a loved one, whether it’s a relative going back home or a friend going off to war; and the anxiety of setting foot on a plane at all in this era of terrorist attacks.

But airports are also places of anticipation, love, hope, and beauty. They’re the place where a college student flys off to study abroad and expand his or her horizons; a new mother brings her child to meet his or her grandparents for the first time; a young couple in love sneaks off for a romantic weekend; and, during the holidays especially, families and loved ones reunite. 

A number of the places we hailed in our 2013 piece on the subject are here again, and some have dropped off the list. Airport restaurants tend to open and close relatively quickly, whether due to business issues or terminal redesign, so we had to rework our list several times to accommodate closings — like that of one of our favorites, Kogi Truckat Los Angeles International Airport. 

Just like passengers, restaurants arrive as well as depart. New arrivals this year include Sushi Kyotatsu in Narita International Airport. Read on to learn where they placed.


1. The Gorgeous Kitchen (Heathrow Airport, London)

It’s no surprise that the Gorgeous Kitchen is…gorgeous! (Photo: Trip Advisor)

Four British chefs curated the menu at the Gorgeous Kitchen, which offers both light modern dishes and traditional British fare to travelers passing through the airport’s Terminal 2. Try kedgeree or a full English breakfast in the mornings, crab with lemon mayonnaise sandwiches or wheat-free pistachio cake for afternoon tea, or pea and mint soup with crème fraîche and pea shoots or pan-fried sea bass with sautéed leeks and garlic cream sauce for lunch or dinner.


2. Legal Sea Foods (Logan International Airport, Boston)

You can find this branch of the famous seafood chain in Terminal 5, just past security, serving New England seafood fare. The décor is also distinctly ocean-inspired, with a “bubble ceiling” and mosaic fish. Try the crab cakes, fish and chips, or Surf & Turf Burger on the all-day menu. If you’re looking for a souvenir, Legal Sea Foods also packs to-go live lobster for plane travel.


3. Sushi Kyotatsu (Narita International Airport, Tokyo)

This go-to sushi spot in Terminal 1 is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It’s a traditional old Tokyo-style sushi shop, celebrating “individuality and craftsmanship,” which is why it doesn’t have a standardized menu. The establishment buys fish from the Tsukiji fishmarket in Tokyo, which is known as the world’s largest and busiest fish market.


4. Brasserie FLO (Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris)

Brasserie FLO opens at 11:30 a.m. to serve hungry travelers traditional Parisian brasserie fare. The original establishment, in Paris itself, dates back to 1901 but was revamped over 40 years ago to create the brasserie people love today. Try the sea bass and salmon ceviche or the roasted filet of cod with parmesan risotto. For dessert, consider the pineapple gazpacho with lime sorbet.


5. Globe@YVR (Vancouver International Airport)
Treat yourself at Globe@YVR. (Photo: Jane S/Yelp)

This classy venue features an expansive space with high ceilings and upscale lighting. The restaurant, which specializes in Pacific Northwest cuisine, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner menu items include a baked Mediterranean tart with eggplant and goat cheese; cedar-wrapped British Columbia salmon with whiskey maple sauce; and smoky buttermilk fried chicken with a watermelon feta salad.


Source : The Daily Meal