OTG has opened three New York City-based dining concepts at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 5. New eateries include gourmet grilled cheese cafe The Melt Shop, an airport outpost of the popular Halal Guys street cart and historic Chinatown restaurant Nom Wah Tea Parlor. The openings come as part of concessions program manager Fraport USA and JetBlue’s latest overhaul, with 40 new concepts slated to launch throughout 2026. The updated T5 concessions are being operated in partnership with Shri Krishna, Inc., a New York-based, ACDBE-certified small business joint venture partner.
“Airports can often feel rushed and transactional. Our goal is to create dining experiences that feel authentic and memorable, offering guests the same beloved brands they would seek out across New York City,” said OTG CEO Matt King. “Partnering with Melt Shop, The Halal Guys, and Nom Wah allows us to bring iconic flavors to Terminal 5 and give travelers a moment to pause, relax, and enjoy great food.”
“Congratulations to OTG for adding three distinctively New York dining experiences to JFK International Airport’s Terminal 5, where JetBlue and Fraport USA Inc. have launched a $100-million refresh of the airline’s flagship terminal,” added JFK general manager Teresa Rizzuto. “The addition of Melt Shop, The Halal Guys and Nom Wah Tea Parlor align with the Port Authority’s vision for a new JFK that will create a uniquely New York experience that will become an enjoyable part of the passenger journey.”
“We are excited to welcome The Halal Guys, Melt Shop, and Nom Wah Restaurant and Nom Wah Bar to JFK Terminal 5, iconic New York brands that each bring bold flavors and a strong sense of identity to the terminal,” said Jose Cuevas, vice president of Fraport New York. “Together, they add real depth and energy to T5’s culinary program and reflect the spirit of New York’s dining scene. Made possible through our partnership with OTG, and in coordination with JetBlue and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, these openings mark meaningful progress in the T5 Refresh, raising the standard for quality and the customer experience.”
“As we continue to refresh Terminal 5, we know nothing says New York like great food and the energy of people on the go,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, JetBlue’s senior vice president of marketing and brand. “The Halal Guys, Melt Shop, and Nom Wah are the kinds of New York favorites our customers can get excited about, and we’re excited to welcome them to T5. Along with OTG, Fraport USA, and the Port Authority, we are making the experience at our home airport more welcoming, memorable, and true to the city we call home.”
