As the saying goes, it's not about the destination; it's about the journey. This holds particularly true for you. journey to sample novel cuisine , you have probably experienced this undeniable truth specifically when you're at the airport heading towards your destination. Indeed, I want to emphasize this point clearly and confidently: airport food has gotten... actually quite good recently.
For certain travelers (including myself), it has turned into one of the most noteworthy dining experiences during their journey. I deliberately plan layovers at Charlotte’s airport just for this purpose. Brookwood Farm's BBQ (plus their crispy dill pickle chips). If you’ve scheduled several journeys ahead (or happen to have some unused frequent flyer points), consider visiting these top-notch airport eateries—here’s hoping your connecting time allows you to indulge at one of them shortly.
SIN - Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
Getting to the airport two-to-three hours early is my least favorite task of all time. But I'd make the exception for Singapore's
Changi Airport
, which is like if a botanical garden (including an actual butterfly garden!), food hall, mall, and theme-park all got together to make something borderline magical. With over 245 dining options across the airport, be sure to make room for the slightly-hidden (but very worthwhile) staff canteens that serve classic Singaporean dishes from "
Hawker
"-style stalls, or a sit-down experience at
Violet Oon
.
AUS - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, USA
Even though it might be small, Austin's airport The airport likely offers the highest number of dining choices per square inch compared to any other airport I have visited, period. What stands out even more is that it mirrors much of the dynamic culinary landscape found beyond the terminal walls, without many familiar national chain restaurants visible. Even if airlines like Spirit or Southwest inconvenience you with delays, having the chance to enjoy breakfast tacos will certainly sweeten the deal. Tacodeli , a scoop of Amy's Ice Cream , or BBQ at The Salt Lick (all while observing) local musicians performing just outside your gate.
ICN - Incheon International Airport, located in South Korea
I embody the very essence of someone who's perpetually up for some Korean barbecue. Hence, you can bet your bottom dollar that I would be thrilled about a canceled flight if I were stuck somewhere. Incheon International Airport Add to your must-try list everything available at the busy cafeteria near the terminals: Kimchi jjigae , kimbap , spicy sausage dogs, and spicy, chewy tteokbokki .
IST - Istanbul International Airport, Turkey
If you succeed in reaching the extra premium deluxe level Turkish Airlines business lounge If you want to have something from the picture, feel free to do so. However, you aren’t obligated to. have in order to savor the finest cuisine at Istanbul International Airport , which also happens to be the globe’s biggest airport. In Turkey, breakfast is highly valued throughout the nation, and rightfully so. Regardless of whether it's morning or evening (mealtime conventions are often ignored at airports), pick up a simit (a ring-shaped bread adorned with sesame seeds) here. Simit Sarayi along with some Turkish tea or go grab at a burger at (no joke) viral Turkish chef Saltbae 's burger spot.
PDX - Portland International Airport, USA
During a recent airport experience, I realized one frightening fact: I'd spent no less than $27 on just beverages while waiting on a much-delayed flight. $27! These high prices are terrifyingly common in airports the world over, but not so much at Portland's International Airport which has implemented
"street pricing"
Rules apply to all businesses (not just restaurants!) within the airport. Street pricing essentially indicates that these establishments are not allowed to charge higher prices compared to their counterparts outside the airport. Thus, your cup of coffee should cost the same as it does off-site.
Stumptown coffee
or serving of handcrafted noodles from
Grassa
Will only cost you as much as they would in their natural habitat.
Doha - Hamad International Airport, located in Qatar, is referred to as DOH.
As one would anticipate from an airport located in Qatar, the Hamad International Airport in Doha offers several premium dining choices. How about enjoying a cup of Armani or Fendi coffee ? Perhaps you prefer having tea at Harrod's or heading directly to the Oreo Café? top airport globally for this year , Hamad is definitely worth staying for after meals, if not solely for its tropical gardens and Qatar Airways' Al Mourjan Lounge .
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