Consolidated "Best Airport Restaurants / Meals / Food" thread
May 12, 2005, 12:07 am
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Best airport restaurants in the world
[Purposely not mentioning all the chain restaurants at US airports as we already have a Chain thread]
I've eaten at a whole lot of them in every continent. Here are a few...
The best overall for gourmet quality is Les Etioles in the Sheraton CDG which is inside the airport. Almost Michellin worthy. The businessmans special is €57 each, plus drinks.
The private restaurant in the Wing at HKG is pretty darn good.
The Swiss Chalet on the upper level at ZRH.
I ate at a good restuarant at FCO once. It was upstairs and kind of hidden. I don't recall if it had a name or not.
I'm transiting NRT on UA soon. Is there any good restaurant in that part of the airport? Or should I just eat the junk they serve in the RCC?
I've eaten at a whole lot of them in every continent. Here are a few...
The best overall for gourmet quality is Les Etioles in the Sheraton CDG which is inside the airport. Almost Michellin worthy. The businessmans special is €57 each, plus drinks.
The private restaurant in the Wing at HKG is pretty darn good.
The Swiss Chalet on the upper level at ZRH.
I ate at a good restuarant at FCO once. It was upstairs and kind of hidden. I don't recall if it had a name or not.
I'm transiting NRT on UA soon. Is there any good restaurant in that part of the airport? Or should I just eat the junk they serve in the RCC?
May 12, 2005, 3:32 am
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A few years ago, I had an incredible chilled seafood platter smorgasbord in CPH. Can't remember the restaurant though and as a whole, decor-wise and all, it was nothing to write home about. But great fresh simple seafood.
May 12, 2005, 9:09 am
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I've never eaten here, but every time I've walked by Caviar House at LHR/LGW, I've been tempted to stop there for a nice platter of smoked salmon.
I've always wanted to try Balik salmon. I just love the salmon at Petrossian.
I've always wanted to try Balik salmon. I just love the salmon at Petrossian.
May 12, 2005, 10:10 am
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The Balik salmon by Caviar House is incredibly good. You won't believe how good until you try it. Best I can tell it is identical at all of their locations (so it is quite easy to get, and the price is reasonable given the quality).
No good food of any kind at NRT. The best strategy is to go into Narita City which has some excellent sushi takeout counters near the railway station. But it takes 30 minutes each way to get there, so it is about a 2 hour outing.
Agree about the Wing F dining room -- it is catered by the Peninsula, and really is better than most restaurants in the world. Remarkable for an airport lounge. If they know you, the chef will make almost anything for you by special request (but this is very much an unofficial service).
Maybe the best airport restaurant in now at LAX, in the spider (former control tower). See http://www.encounterrestaurant.com/
No good food of any kind at NRT. The best strategy is to go into Narita City which has some excellent sushi takeout counters near the railway station. But it takes 30 minutes each way to get there, so it is about a 2 hour outing.
Agree about the Wing F dining room -- it is catered by the Peninsula, and really is better than most restaurants in the world. Remarkable for an airport lounge. If they know you, the chef will make almost anything for you by special request (but this is very much an unofficial service).
Maybe the best airport restaurant in now at LAX, in the spider (former control tower). See http://www.encounterrestaurant.com/
May 13, 2005, 12:51 am
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Originally Posted by number_6
Agree about the Wing F dining room -- it is catered by the Peninsula, and really is better than most restaurants in the world. Remarkable for an airport lounge. If they know you, the chef will make almost anything for you by special request (but this is very much an unofficial service).
May 13, 2005, 2:55 am
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Caviar House LHR
[QUOTE=francophile]I've never eaten here, but every time I've walked by Caviar House at LHR/LGW, I've been tempted to stop there for a nice platter of smoked salmon.
You should let your temptations win! I eat there frequently, and never have the same thing, other than a nice couple of chilled vodkas. It's always been extremely fresh, tasty and satisfying.
You should let your temptations win! I eat there frequently, and never have the same thing, other than a nice couple of chilled vodkas. It's always been extremely fresh, tasty and satisfying.
May 13, 2005, 9:55 am
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Sounds like next time I'm at LHR/LGW, I will have to indulge in some Balik salmon.
off topic: I'm surprised that since Paris prides itself as a culinary capital, the restaurant offerings at CDG are so meagre.
off topic: I'm surprised that since Paris prides itself as a culinary capital, the restaurant offerings at CDG are so meagre.
May 13, 2005, 10:49 am
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Originally Posted by francophile
off topic: I'm surprised that since Paris prides itself as a culinary capital, the restaurant offerings at CDG are so meagre.
May 13, 2005, 4:02 pm
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I think we went through this once before, but if you include non-commercial airports, Typhoon/The Hump, along with DC3, at the Santa Monica, California airport.
For truly unique, try the buffalo burger at the Catalina Island airport.
For truly unique, try the buffalo burger at the Catalina Island airport.