We love to travel. Exploring new cities, trying new cuisines, seeing local landmarks — we enjoy every part of taking a trip. Except, well, there is one part of traveling that we don’t love, and it’s a major one: dealing with the airport. It’s a necessary part of getting from point A to point B if you need an airplane, but from start to finish, it’s high-stress situation after high-stress situation. The possibilities are endless: you could run into traffic on the way to the airport, you could deal with long lines for TSA, and you could have to wait for hours if your flight is delayed. But there is one thing that can brighten every airport experience, and that’s traveling through an airline terminal with the best airport food.
You don’t always have to default to McDonald’s or Starbucks for a quick meal. The beauty of airport food is even if you’re not actually stopping in the city, you can still try some of the area’s best local tastes. Have a layover at Narita International Airport? Slurp ramen from some of Japan’s best outposts. Spending a few hours at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? Dallas barbecue it is.
Because when in Kansas City, you MUST have brisket from Pork & Pickle in Terminal B.
From yakitori to sushi to ramen, you can taste some of the best local flavors that Japan has to offer — all without leaving this massive airport.
But Narita isn’t the only airport that boasts excellent Japanese food. Deep Blue at JFK’s Terminal 5 in NYC is also a great spot.
After you take a selfie in front of the “I am Amsterdam” sign, order some poffertjes, a local pancake-like treat made with buckwheat flour.
When in Chicago (or a Chicago airport), you must order a Chicago dog. Head to Chicago Style Hot Dogs, which has locations in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Now THAT’S a spread. Get your taste at Saboten, one of the airport’s best-rated restaurants, in Terminal 1.
No one does sandwiches better than ink.sack in Terminal B. No one.
You can’t beat the selection at the Sydney Airport. It has some of the best airport food around the world. From Thai to Mexican to local tastes, you won’t have a hard time finding something.
These are bacon jam fries from Peach Tortilla.
Three words: xiao long bao. Try Chun Shui Tang in Terminal 2.
Is a chili cheese dog from National Coney Island the smartest thing to eat before a flight?
You know what they say: When in Rome, eat dessert as the Romans do.
Even though New York City is famous for its pizza, it’s only right that you have a custom burger while you’re there, too.
If you’ve been to Gordon Ramsay Plane Food at Heathrow Airport in London, you know there’s nothing “plain” about it. Who knew the master chef himself approved of avocado toast?
Dallas barbeque on point. You must have a taste of Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse in Terminal E for yourself.
The next time you’re traveling through one of these airports, give yourself some extra time to enjoy some of the best airport food around the world.
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