Japan Airlines Review: How Is The Food?

NOTE: Before I get started I just want to say this video is not sponsored or affiliate with Japan Airlines at all. I just happen to luckily have a flight with Japan Airlines, and I made a video. All opinions are my own.

I was in Phoenix, Arizona, and I had a flight to Singapore (with a different airline), and my wife and I were supposed to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles to Hong Kong and finally to Singapore. It just so happened that our very first flight, which was just to Los Angeles, was delays by a couple of hours, which caused us to miss our flight from LA to Hong Kong and our flight to Singapore. But no worries, I try to be as positive as possible when there’s a flight delay or when there a problem with an airplane / staff, and rather try to be grateful that we are safe on the ground.

Anyway, we ended up finally leaving for Los Angeles, and we arrived, but yes we did miss our flight on to Hong Kong. The airline we were supposed to fly on was in the Oneworld Airline alliance. And so they figured out a route for use, using different airlines to get to Singapore, almost at the same time as we were supposed to on the other flights. For our first leg, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, we took an airline from the US, which was alright, but nothing at all to rave about - the food and service were below average.

But things really changed course when we arrived to Tokyo and stepped foot in Narita International Airport! We were immediately greeted by a lady that worked for Japan Airlines, she had our names written on a piece of paper, and we followed her to the customer service counter. They quickly issued us tickets to from Tokyo to Singapore, and they said: “You have complimentary access to the First Class Sakura Lounge.” I was pretty excited, so my wife and I rushed as fast as we could to the Japan Airlines first class lounge. The only problem, was that we only had about an hour until our flight was going to leave. Luckily we spent that hour very well, had some delicious Japanese curry and then proceeded to have a bunch of different drinks.

I immediately liked the airplane - the seats were very comfortable, and it seemed to me like the economy class seats were bigger than some airlines. We also were lucky to get a very new airplane - not sure how their full fleet is, but I think Japan Airlines has a very new flight and very well maintained as well. As soon as we stepped into the plane, the staff of Japan Airlines all greeted us and were extremely nice, genuinely nice. Since our flight wasn’t too long, I think just under seven hours, we were mainly served just one meal, which was dinner. They even gave me a menu, and I chose the miso grilled pork. Just like all food in Japan, the platter of food on Japan Airlines came very nicely displayed, in little separate containers. The meal included a number of salads and side dishes, and the main dish was rice topped with grilled pieces of pork belly and everything smothered in a thick creamy miso sauce. Of course, if you compared this meal on Japan Airlines to food you could get on the ground in Tokyo, it wouldn’t come close, but being 10,000 meters in the air, this was one of the best meals I’ve had on an airplane.

This was my first time to fly on Japan Airlines, and I have to give them an excellent review - it’s a fantastic airline - great service, great food, and very comfortable. My wife and I had an amazing flight, and arrived to Singapore to attend a food event.

Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network

This video was made by Mark Wiens and Ying Wiens

Thank you for watching!

[shawnstallworth]

Mark you are one of the nicest youtubers and we thank you for that please keep up the good work man traveling the world and being awesome

[iScookies]

Mark, your wife is a gem. To find someone as adventurous and open minded as you is such a blessing! Not many people could be so accepting let alone enjoy this life style with their partner/family member. Kudos to your beautiful marriage!

[whiteshadow]

I have three addictions:
1. Alcohol
2. Caffeine
3. Watching this guys face after he eats something

[lynnmcbride]

This is one of his older videos, but I think he gets younger with each and every video and meal. As others have said, his whole face lights up with a smile, and if he really likes something, the eyebrows are an additional expression! Very professional and always upbeat, truthful as well! Thank you Mark!

[worldaviationk]

Japan Airlines are great. I asked if i could film by the door to get the sunset and the cabin crew girl even went and got me a stool so that i could sit and film with the tripod. The food is great, liked the ice cream

[PandaFiskify]

Seeing this guy eat is great! He has this super happy adorable smile on his face, which he just tilts to the right every time he takes a bite 1:27

[nitelite]

Beer with coffee, red wine with green tea, all those separate dishes...

It's like Mark just doesn't want to miss out on anything.

[shortymusa]

Even I have been a permanent resident of the US for 16 years, I would have to thank you for introducing the goodies about my country.  Keep up the good work!

[animalchan]

Yeah man everything tastes great when you blazed

[cupmango]

The face he makes every single time he eats something is the only reasons why i watch him lol

[emilyfu]

mark you look so tired!! I always appreciate your enthusiasm it makes your videos very comforting to watch. lots of love from Vancouver

[kiwiowo]

just wanted to say my boyfriend is from Romania and seeing your Romania travel videos makes me really happy I love to see how it is there the culture and food :)

[KevinSalim]

Lol that lady on 5:39 is like " Hey shut up and just enjoy the food and the flight"

[alexdmrgs]

the way you eats food and your reactions put a smile on my face. i swear and your voice is so calming and crisp.

[LePooke]

I always get excited about airline food lol. It's not always the best, but I always look forward to seeing what they serve. I really enjoyed this video. And that curry in the beginning looked delicious!

[sng]

Ahaha this guy is possibly the most positive travel guide ever! Awesome stuff man keep it up! And the airplane food sure beats what I had on Singapore airlines!

[RituMakhijaritumak]

If only I didn't have air sickness I would totally enjoy this Japanese airline food. Thank you for sharing your experience 🙋🏽

[ANARYANBEAST]

bizarre foods used to be my go to "im hungry but have no food so ill watch other people eat" show. You sir have replaced that show and are now my number one "im hungry but have no food so ill watch other people eat" show. Love your work, keep it up. Especially love the recipe vids!

[Pixiedust]

Bloody hell Mark I envy you, travelling all over the place visiting beautiful places and eating food that looks out of this world!

[Velostergdi]

Mark as usual as most of your viewers would say you are always positive. Being in the hotel industry for a couple of decades it is always great to see customers appreciating the service they offer. It makes our day. Yes Japan Airlines and indeed most asian carriers including Singapore Airlines have very superior service even in economy. It is so nice of them to upgrade you and Ying to the JAL first class lounge. Well as they say good things happen to good people. In my travels I always make myself the easiest customer to serve because I know it's a tough job to serve people especially in a tube like environment and your videos alwaus inspire all of us to be better people. Thumbs up Mark and always looking good. I also seen your Korean Air video before and I am a huge fan of Korean Air and Korean culture. I must have visited Korea like 7 times already.