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Amsterdam—Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Dakota’s. Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has a restaurant decorated like a 17th-century sailing ship, one replicating a landmark Amsterdam art-nouveau tavern, and another channeling the classic Dutch “brown cafe.” But the theme at Dakota’s, adjacent to the airport’s rooftop observation terrace, is classic aircraft. It’s named for the famous workhorse Douglas DC-3 “Dakota” and decorated with that airplane’s authentic cockpit instruments, propellers and a wing section. “Plane spotter” hobbyists stop in for light fare and fascinating airport views. Departures 1 Terminal.

Frankfurt—Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Himmel und Erde. There’s a traditional German dish by this name, which means “heaven and earth,” consisting of sausage, apple-potato mash and onion. You’ll find a lighter, modernized German fare at this colorful, casual Frankfurt eatery. But it’s still down-to-earth—both literally, with its location on the underground Level 0 of Terminal 1, and in its orientation toward serving airport and airline employees as well as travelers. Terminal 1, Area C, Level 0. www.airportcity-frankfurt.com

Hong Kong—Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

Ah Yee Leng Tong. People who don’t read Cantonese may need to ask for help identifying this Chinese restaurant on Level 7 of Hong Kong’s Departures East Hall in Terminal 1. Dim sum and a range of other dishes are offered, but the house specialty is rustic, restorative soups made with special herbs and unusual ingredients like black chicken. The place is atmospherically furnished with rosewood tables and stools. Level 7, Departures East Hall, Terminal 1. www.hongkongairport.com

 

• Experience heaven and earth at Himmel und Erde at the Frankfurt Airport.

Courtesy of Frankfurt International Airport

London—Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Joe’s Kitchen. The funky diner style and the Coke floats and fruit smoothies Joe’s serves might make you think were in the United States instead of London. But English standards like baked beans on toast will correct that—and international options such as Thai green curry chicken will remind you that you’re at a major global hub. This kid-friendly spot in the North Terminal is hardly fancy, but travel-stressed diners like its homey vibe. North Terminal. www.gatwickairport.com

London—Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Plane Food. With its creamy leather seating, glass-walled kitchen and sophisticated contemporary menu, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has brought his distinctive style to the new Terminal 5. The menu ranges from a pea, leek and goat cheese tart, to a roast beef and horseradish sandwich on sourdough served with foie gras and green beans, to seared Scottish salmon with lemon and fennel. Natural light and tarmac views flood in through a soaring wall of glass. Terminal 5. www.gordonramsay.com

Paris—Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)

Brasserie Flo. Even if your time in Paris is restricted to the airport, you can still experience a traditional Parisian meal at this branch of the well-known Flo restaurant group, located in Terminal 2F. In addition to the classic brasserie shellfish offerings, there are choices like a chevre tasting served with tomato confit and mushroom salad, and filet of dourade with eggplant mousse and Antibes-style tomato-olive sauce. Terminal 2F.

 

• Gordon Ramsay’s Plane Food provides London Heathrow travelers with sophisticated, modern cuisine.

Courtesy of Plane Food

Tokyo—Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Wabo Fuwari. Narita has been a famous rice-growing area for centuries, and locally grown rice figures prominently on the menu at this tranquil Tokyo spot on the 4th floor of Terminal 2. While there are other ways to go, the specialty here is donburi, various combinations of meats and vegetables simmered in a rich sauce served over rice in an oversized bowl of the same name. Terminal 2. www.narita-airport.jp

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