T1’s Anka sits landside, handy if you’re meeting someone
Anka is in Terminal T1 at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, and it sits on the public (landside) side of the terminal. That matters if you’re waiting on an arriving flight or have time before checking in. It runs on typical airport daytime hours, roughly morning through late evening, but don’t count on food deep into the night bank of departures.
The restaurant carries a mixed 3.7 rating online, which tracks with what you see on the floor: service can be slow when a couple of widebodies land at once. Prices sit in the usual SCL airport range, with mains landing in the mid-range Chilean peso bracket rather than quick‑grab territory. Figure you’ll pay more than at a city café, but not steakhouse money.
Menu-wise, Anka leans on standard international airport fare: sandwiches, salads, and a few plated dishes, plus coffee, soft drinks, beer, and basic wine by the glass. Expect familiar items more than destination dining. If you care about timing, ask the server up front which dishes are fastest out of the kitchen; burgers and simple sandwiches generally beat anything that needs the oven.
Service style is full sit-down, so build in at least 45 minutes if your check-in cutoff or T2 domestic connection time is tight. This isn’t a grab-and-go counter, and you pay at the table. If your flight leaves from the newer T2, remember you still have to walk back over and clear security there before boarding.
With no standout signature dish or cult favorite reported by regulars, Anka works mainly as a place to sit at a real table and eat with actual plates. One practical tip: if your layover is under an hour, skip table service here and hit a faster spot airside in T1 after security instead.