Runway 1 is here to give wings to your food

You don’t have to shell out big bucks all the time to get an in-flight dining experience. If this statement has given wings to your imagination, read on. We are talking of a place that has left no stones unturned in its bid to be quirkier than the rest. Yes, the first sight of an Airbus
A320 parked on a stretch of Ambala-Kurukshetra, National Highway 1, will catch you off guard when you understand what awaits you inside.
The said Airbus A320 is an idle Air India plane, parked in an one-and-a-half acre plot. Any guesses as to why this plane is parked by the roadside? Well, the plane, now named Runway 1 has been converted into a restaurant, and is owned by a Shahabad-based business family. If you are, by any chance, fond of expensive in-flight meals, this spot will work to fine-tune your appetite. Just collect your boarding pass from the reception, and you will be good to go.

Hawai Adda was the first restaurant to be built around this theme, and now Runway 1 has followed suit, becoming the second plane-themed restaurant in the country. The experience here will be a foodie’s delight with no seat belts, no jet lags, and no long-haul flights.
This multi-cuisine restaurant is fast becoming a popular dining site owing to its unique theme and little frills decor. The scenario inside this restaurant will not disappoint you to say the least. You will find the staff, around 50 in all, dressed in attire resembling crew members and ground staff; thereby creating an almost flight-like ambience.

The airbus initially junked by Air India, took almost a year to come into shape. Another feature that makes this eatery different from the other restaurants is that it features an one-of-a-kind virtual 3D flight simulation gaming setup! Kids and grown-ups can also try their hand at 3D gaming after enjoying a meal.
A lot of effort has gone into bringing all the pieces together, and making sure that visitors are offered an unique experience. The staff has been sourced from as far as Srinagar and Darjeeling, largely employed as chefs and waiters. The owners also take care of lodging and other requirements of the staff as well.

So, the next time you are in Haryana, don’t miss out on this foodies-special experience; let the glutton in you go for an elaborate meal.