Airport Food Choices
Airport food typically is either high-end, expensive or low-end and still expensive. There's some great restaurants that are based in airports throughout the world and then there's your fast-food style places. I hate trying to find a decent meal in an airport. There's simply not enough middle of the road, cheap and good places.
The airport knows they've got you boxed in. You're waiting on a flight and you're at their mercy for food. They can charge whatever they want because they know you're going to buy something. You're certainly not going to leave the friendly confines of the airport once you arrive there.
First Taste of Thai Food at BKK (Suvarnabhumi)
The departures area has a good selection of food at Suvarnabhumi airport, but the real deal is downstairs in the Arrivals area. If you've got some time before you depart to explore the food scene in Thailand or your departure flight is delayed, then head downstairs to the Arrivals exit area and head straight to the 24 Hour Food Court near Exit Door 8. Don't miss out on this hidden jewel.
Inside this food mecca you will find around 20 small food stalls each with reasonably priced and delicious food choices. The system is coupon based, meaning you browse the stalls, find what you like, add up the price and then proceed to the cashier counter where you buy coupons to pay for your food. It's fast, cheap, fresh and absolutely delicious if you need to get a quick meal before you head to your next destination.
I had some time to kill before my 2 hour bus ride out of BKK so I ordered:
- Roasted duck with noodles
- Shrimp dumpling soup with noodles
Yes, I said roast duck. Where in the world other than Asia can you get a roast duck meal for about a $1.77?!
My total bill for this meal was $3.55 and I was totally satisfied. Other airports of the world should take note of the 24 Hour Food Court at BKK. It's a great and cheap option that many people overlook when they arrive in Thailand.
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