Narita: Best Thai Restaurant at Narita Airport

Jai Thai
www.jaithai.co.jp
Central Building 5F of the New Section, Terminal 1
Narita Airport, Narita City, 282-8601
Tel: 0476-32-9191

If you have time at the airport and find yourself wanting some Thai food, then mosey on up to the food court on the 'new section' (in the vicinity of the observation deck).  Go to the Jai Thai restaurant and get the crew special Chicken Pad Thai for 1000¥ (about $10).  Generous portion with just enough hotness.  You'll have it in about 5 minutes.



Getting there is kinda tricky, but it's one level above the security level.  Just fade right after you enter the terminal, go up an escalator, and E & E your way towards the food court/observation deck.

There's a Lawsons convenience store nearby as well, if you want something else last minute.  Enjoy!

NRT Airport Sushi

I've heard about the airport sushi place from a number of Narita veterans. It's located between gates 32 and 33 on the north side of the concourse. I'm not a sushi connoisseur, but this sushi is the best I've ever had.

There are many different plates you can get. The most common is the mixed plate, that has a good variety of sushi staples plus a spring roll. I've only gotten the mixed plate, as I like the variety, but I've seen other crews get just tuna (sashemi), and a vegetarian plate. Here's a pic,

Sadly, I took it after it was jostled around a bit on the walk to the cockpit, so the sushi does not look as pristine as it was when I first picked it up.
The mixed plate was 1000 (about $10) at the crew rate, which is apparently a good deal for sushi. If they are busy, it can take a while for them to prepare your plate, so you can have ops call ahead for you with your order. That'll save a few minutes.
They only give you two small packets of soy sauce, so if you want some more, just ask before you walk to the airplane. The wasabi mustard sauce packs quite a kick, so unless you want your nosehairs burned off with the reverse wasabi inferno, use sparingly at first.
Enjoy!