Eating at the airport is not just about fast food or duty-free biscuits. In the terminals of many airports, there are large restaurants that offer travelers to enjoy delicious meals while they wait for their flight. Find out which airports in the world have the best establishments

Sometimes flying can be quite a stressful experience, and waiting for your flight can be long and even a little sad. However, if you choose the right airport, you can spend time before departure in an interesting restaurant for a delicious lunch.

Which airport terminals in the world have the best restaurants? The top 10 most delicious establishments according to the version of the international culinary magazine "Food&Wine" in our new material.

10th place – Vancouver International Airport (Canada)

The Globe@YVR restaurant is located at the Vancouver airport and serves dishes made from ecologically clean seafood caught directly in the Pacific Northwest. A fabulous view of the runway, which opens from the restaurant's windows, will add a bit of romance to your dinner.

If time allows, be sure to visit the Jetside Lounge, where tourists can dream about the future fabulous trip over a glass of delicious wine.

9th place – San Francisco International Airport (California, USA)

San Francisco International Airport offers travelers a fantastic selection of restaurants. Tourists will be able to taste California cuisine at the Napa Farms Market restaurant in Terminal 2. Also nearby is The Plant Café Organic, which uses only organic ingredients for its salads, juices and sandwiches. A few vitamins before the flight will not hurt anyone.

8th place – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Georgia, USA)

Authentic Southern hospitality awaits travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport restaurants. In Hall C, visit “Bantam and Biddy”, which specializes in chicken dishes, or head to Hall E to dine at “One Flew South”, an establishment that combines the most delicious Japanese dishes.

7th place - John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York, USA)

The food options at JFK are almost as extensive as the airport itself. Be sure to try the iconic taste of New York at The Palm Bar & Grille, they say the best steaks on the coast are made right here. There are also restaurants serving Asian cuisine and numerous bars at the airport.

6th place – Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Netherlands)

Getting to know Dutch culture can start right at the airport. Stop by Café Rembrandt for local beers and snacks at any time of the day or take a short culinary tour of the Netherlands at the Dutch Kitchen, which serves traditional dishes such as Dutch pancakes and herring, paired perfectly with Dutch gin .

5th place – Istanbul Airport (Istanbul, Turkey)

The choice of establishments at Istanbul airport reflects its geographical location - between Europe and Asia. To enjoy the local simit bagel and taste delicious local pastries, go to "Simit Sarayi" or try all the colors of Turkish cuisine at the "Cuisine Anatolia" restaurant.

4th place – Heathrow Airport (London, Great Britain)

To have a delicious lunch at the largest airport in Great Britain, go to Terminal 5: exquisite English cuisine is served at the Gordon Ramsay Plane Food restaurant, a tourist can have a quick and tasty snack at the Giraffe cafe, and at the "Caviar House&Prunier Seafood Bar" you can arrange a real luxurious dinner.

3rd place – Dubai International Airport (Dubai, UAE)

True luxury reigns at Dubai International Airport: from the pastry shop "L'Éclair de Génie", which sells all kinds of eclairs to restaurants of oriental cuisine - here even the most demanding traveler will be able to find something to his taste. If you miss the traditional dishes of the USA or Great Britain, go to "Shake Shack" or "Pret A Manger".

2nd place – Tokyo Narita International Airport (Narita, Japan)

All the wealth of culinary traditions of Japan is offered to travelers by the international airport in Tokyo. This is where you will be able to taste delicious Japanese sushi for the first time or for the last time. For this, go to the Sushi Kyotatsu restaurants located in Terminals 1 and 2 or go to Tempura Nihonbashi Tamai for a hearty lunch made from fresh local products.

 

1st place – Jewel Changi Airport (Singapore)

The winner of the rating was Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, because its terminals have more than 100 food establishments. The most delicious Japanese pork bone broth, which is boiled for 10 hours, is served at the Kiwami restaurant. You can try the award-winning Chili Crab on the 3rd floor at the Jumbo Seafood restaurant. For the most delicious dessert before boarding your plane, head to Sourbombe Artisanal Bakery on Level 2. And this is a very modest list of what this pearl of Singapore can surprise travelers with.

The honorable mention went to Munich International Airport (MUN), Germany, which preserves traditional Bavarian culture. It is home to the world's first airport brewery, as well as the Michelin-starred Mountain Hub Gourmet Restaurant. Munich Airport also follows German customs and celebrates Oktoberfest and Christmas markets every year.

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