Layover Luxuries: Airport Hacks for a Mini-Vacation Experience

4. Turn the Airport Into Your Own Michelin-Starred Food Tour

One way to elevate your food experience is by curating a progressive meal—starting with appetizers at one restaurant, moving to a main course at another, and finishing with dessert in a completely different part of the airport. This allows you to experience a variety of flavors while making the most of your layover. Some must-visit airport dining experiences include Saison by Alain Ducasse at Newark Airport (EWR), offering exquisite French cuisine in an unexpected setting. If you’re passing through Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), don’t miss Sushi Kyotatsu, a hidden gem serving some of the best sushi outside Japan’s famed Tsukiji Market. In Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the Michelin-starred Ho Hung Kee is the perfect place to enjoy traditional wonton noodles and Cantonese comfort food. And for travelers flying through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), a stop at the Dutch cheese shops offers an opportunity to taste and purchase artisanal cheese straight from the Netherlands.