ANA Lounge Narita Terminal 1 Review: The Secret Quiet Area & Fresh Ramen

ANA Lounge at Narita: turn left for the quiet zone with a second buffet, skip the crowds, order ramen by QR code, and use the Dyson shower rooms.

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During our journey from San Francisco to Singapore on ANA Business Class, we had a 3-hour layover at Narita. We spent it at the ANA Lounge in Terminal 1 near Gate 59. (The ANA Suite Lounge shares the same entrance; that is a separate review.)

Here is the full tour: how to avoid the crowds, where the quiet seating is, and whether the ramen is worth ordering.

The Two Areas: Main vs. Quiet Zone

At check-in you face a fork. Almost everyone turns right. Turn left instead.

Turn right (main area): The main buffet, the noodle pick-up counter, and views of the planes on the tarmac. It gets very crowded. We had a hard time finding an open seat.

Turn left (quiet zone): Past the restrooms, there is a large, calm seating area with its own fully-stocked second buffet, identical to the main one. No plane views, but the trade-off is absolutely worth it. You can order noodles via QR code from this side and walk over to pick them up when ready.

The Food

The selection is genuinely impressive for a Business Class lounge.

The buffet: Chicken curry, an automated rice machine, salads, sandwiches, chicken karaage, takoyaki (a bit mushy but decent), and small tofu onigiri.

Drinks: Automated Asahi beer machine, wine, sake, coffee, and a wide range of teas and juices.

The noodle bar: Order udon, soba, or ramen from a kiosk or by QR code. We had the ramen. The broth was light and clean, and the noodles were noticeably better than the ones served onboard.

The Showers

Reserve a room at a digital kiosk near the entrance: enter your phone number and they text you when it is ready.

Inside the room:

Sealed fresh towel and slippers
Pre-packed zip bag with toothbrush, comb, and cotton pads
Kosé branded body wash, shampoo, and skincare products
Blue Dyson hair dryer
Luggage rack, chair, and shoehorn

The rooms are noticeably more spacious than typical US lounge showers.

The main restrooms are also worth noting: Shiseido skincare at the sinks, zoom-in mirrors, and dedicated fitting rooms with platforms to take your shoes off and change comfortably. This is Japan.

Verdict

The ANA Lounge at Narita is excellent for a layover, as long as you know to head left. Fresh ramen, quality shower facilities, and a calm space to sit if you avoid the crowded main section. A good stop before a long flight.

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