The 5 Best Airport Restaurants Around the World ( Part 2 )

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.


6. One Flew South (Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport)

This upscale restaurant in the world’s busiest airport serves “’southernational’ cuisine inspired by world travels,” as well as extensive to-go options, traditional and signature cocktails, and an international wine list. Consider starting out with cream of pumpkin soup, then ordering the thyme-roasted pork belly with blackberry-onion marmalade as a main course.


7. Altitude (Geneva Airport, Switzerland)

Michelin-starred chefs Gilles Dupont and Thomas Byrne founded this restaurant, lounge, bar, and rentable conference center in the Geneva airport. Menu highlights include filet mignon; king crab ravioli; and seasonal specials such as chestnut and pumpkin risotto with foie gras and fried spinach leaves.


8. Tortas Frontera (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)

This eatery by celebrity chef Rick Baylessprides itself on hand-crafted tortas, hand-shaken margaritas, and fresh guacamole. The origins of the food are laid out plainly on the menu. Featured items include tortilla soup with artisan Jack cheese and red onion; the Cubana torta with smoked pork loin, chipotle mustard, and Gunthorp bacon; and guacamole with the customer’s choice of toppings, such as spicy roasted peppers, toasted pepitas, or sun-dried tomatoes.


9. Corky’s Ribs & BBQ (Memphis International Airport)

The perfect pre-flight meal. (Photo: Corky’s Memphis)

This barbeque hotspot, located in Terminal A, and is an outpost of a beloved barbecue chain. Snack on BBQ nachos with chicken or pork, cheese sauce, and special seasoning; or go for the famous ribs and beef combo. Desserts include Josh’s apple or peach cobbler and Miss Emma’s chocolate fudge pie — make them à la mode for less than $2.


10. Porta Gaig (Barcelona—El Prat Airport)

Travelers can find this Spanish restaurant in Terminal 1 of the Barcelona—El Prat Airport. It’s run by noteworthy Catalan chef Carles Gaig, and his menu items include baby squid with artichokes, roasted chicken, searedscallops, and roast suckling pig.


Source : The Daily Meal