Kansai International Airport Food Tips!

Kansai International Airport is a must-visit destination when traveling to places like Osaka and Kyoto in Japan. Here are some of the best places to eat at Kansai International Airport that you won't want to miss!

About Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the international gateway to western Japan and an important hub for access to Osaka and Kyoto as well as the Kansai region of Japan.
Osaka is Japan's number one popular tourist destination (2019), so I'm sure you've used this airport before.
Kansai International Airport is a spacious airport with facilities such as Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the Aeroplaza, a commercial facility offering lodging and other services.

(In front of Kansai Airport Station)

(Kansai International Airport Map)

This time, we'll focus on the spacious Kansai International Airport and introduce you to some of its highly recommended cuisine.
From restaurants that will satisfy the taste buds of the whole family to those that are open 24 hours a day, you can follow this article to create your own food guide for Kansai International Airport!

Building 1 “SUKIYA” "

First of all, we come to Terminal 1, which is the main building.
On the 2nd floor, there is a restaurant called “Eating House”, which is open 24 hours a day, whether late at night or early in the morning, you can satisfy your dining needs!

Gekija is famous in Japan as a chain of beef rice bowls, but in addition to beef rice bowls, it also offers curry rice bowls, eel rice bowls, and other rich dishes.
The store is also a cafe called “SUKICafe”, offering a wide range of coffee drinks.
Travelers can enjoy not only the food but also the coffee here.
You can see the store when you enter Terminal 1 from Kansai Airport Station!
You may want to start your culinary journey here.

The restaurant uses a self-service ordering system where you can place your order through the ordering machine. The ordering machine supports four languages, including Chinese, making it very easy to use.

In addition, Gekija has also introduced the combination of Okonomiyaki and Beef Bowl.“Raw Egg Osakan-yaki Beef Don.”The product is currently available only at the Kansai International Airport store, so come and try it!

(Add bonito slices, seaweed and onsen egg as side dishes)
In addition to beef rice bowls, the restaurant also offers eel rice bowls. There is also a “SUKISUKI Set Meal”, which includes one of the main rice bowls and a small toy! A small toy is also included!
(The sales period of FY2024 eel capon ends on October 29, 2024. Sales are now discontinued.)

 

(This time we got a little hand-me-down in the shape of Nini from Crayola!)

SUKIYA (Food Family)

Kansai International Airport, Terminal 1, 2nd Floor
24 Hours

Aeroplaza's “オリーブの丘OLIVE HILL (OLIVE HILL)” and “なか卯NAKAU ”

Next we will go to Aeroplaza.
Aeroplaza and Terminal 1 are separated by Kansai Airport Station. Aeroplaza is just a short walk across the bridge.

Shuttle buses to Terminal 2 are available from Aeroplaza, where passengers needing to get to Terminal 2 can wait.

We recommend “Olive Hill” on the 3rd floor of Aeroplaza, which can be reached by taking the escalator in the large atrium after entering Aeroplaza.

“Olive Hill offers a wide variety of Italian dishes to satisfy your appetite.

“Olive Hill is a casual Italian-style restaurant with a diverse menu.
From classic pastas and pizzas, to hearty meat dishes, to delicious desserts, there's so much to choose from, it's hard to choose.

The store is very spacious and has a luggage storage area. Even if you have a lot of luggage, your meal will not be affected!
You can place your order through the ordering machine at your seat. There is also a Chinese language interface which is easy to understand!

After placing your order, the robot will deliver the food to your seat. The little Prince of Rome has a cute smile on the screen.

Each of these Italian feasts on the table was delicious and we had a great time!

Checkout and cashiering are also self-service. Supported by WeChat Pay, Alipay and UnionPay CloudShimmer.

Olive Hill, Orebuchi
Kansai International Airport Aeroplaza 3F
Business Hours: 9:00-23:00

At “Nakamau Nakau” you can enjoy a smooth and creamy chicken omelette with rice and tamarind udon noodles.

“なか卯NAKAU ”緊鄰オリーブの丘OLIVE HILL (歐利卜希爾).
You can enjoy Japanese-style rice bowls and Kyoto-style udon noodles anytime, 24 hours a day.

First of all, we recommend the Chicken and Egg Rice, where you can enjoy the smooth egg and tender chicken at the same time. Also worth trying is the Dan Dan udon noodles, which are different from the traditional Dan Dan noodles and have a different flavor.
If you serve it with onsen egg and spicy oil, you can not only feel the mellow egg aroma, but also accompanied by the spicy aftertaste, which is Japanese style but very suitable for our taste!

(Chinese-language ordering machines)

Nakau Nakau

Kansai International Airport Aeroplaza 3F
24 Hours

Dining at “COCO'S Airport Dining” in Terminal 2

Finally, we will take a shuttle bus to Terminal 2.
The bus stop for Terminal 2 is located outside the 1st floor entrance of Aeroplaza.

Terminal 2 is a 10-minute bus ride away.

Terminal 2 at Kansai International Airport is a dedicated terminal for low-cost airlines. If you are planning to fly on a low-cost airline, you may want to know the food tips for this terminal.
When you enter the first floor on the side of the Japan Domestic Flight Line, the first thing that catches your eye is “COCO'S Airport Dining”, which is decorated with a picture of the God of Wind and the God of Thunder.

The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated in a Japanese style!

Drinks are also available in the store.
There are also POP advertisements displaying Fair Trade coffee.

Matcha lovers must try this “Matcha Milk Shaved Ice”! (Left)

“The ”Maple Layer" is a Danish pastry dessert (pictured right) served with ice cream and drizzled with maple syrup!
In addition to desserts, there are many other dishes to choose from.
The restaurant also offers an airport-only “salmon seafood tikka-ryaki” with yuzu pepper cream sauce, which can only be savored here!

The moment you open the tin foil, the aroma comes to your nose.
Yuzu peppers add a distinctive flavor to the thick sauce.

The Tortilla Salad, served in a tortilla container, can be shared by 2-3 people and is ideal for groups and families.

COCO'S Airport Dining

Kansai International Airport, Terminal 2, 1st Floor
Business Hours: 5:00-24:00

Enjoy a meal at Kansai International Airport!

The airport is an essential place to visit when traveling to Japan, and you may spend a long time here waiting to board your flight.
Whether you're on a daytime flight, a late-night or early-morning flight, this is the place to dine.
The four restaurants we are introducing to you include both 24-hour convenience stores that offer service during all hours of the day and markets with a wide variety of dishes to satisfy all tastes.
In addition, there are many other outlets at Kansai International Airport, so I hope you will use the recommendations in this article as a reference and have no trouble finding your favorite food at this huge airport!