JAL Low Salt Meal (LSML) Review: Is It Tasty? My Experience on the Tokyo-Paris Flight

JAL Low Salt Meal (LSML) Review: Is It Tasty?

For those concerned about staying healthy on long-haul flights:

As someone who takes medication for high blood pressure and watches my salt intake daily, I’ve always been cautious about the sodium content in in-flight meals.
On my recent direct flight from Tokyo Haneda to Paris with Japan Airlines (JAL), I decided to request a Low Salt Meal (LSML) to see how it actually tastes.
Here is my honest review.

What is JAL’s Low Salt Meal (LSML)?

JAL offers several types of special meals for passengers with health or religious dietary needs. I chose the LSML, which is designed for health-conscious passengers limiting their sodium intake.

Dinner Review: Outbound Flight from Japan

The meal set included:

• Chicken cutlet with vegetables
• Shrimp and boiled vegetables
• Carrots and onions tossed in vinegar
• Unsalted bread
• Yuzu sorbet

My Verdict:

It looked just like a regular in-flight meal and was quite filling!
While the seasoning was mild as expected, it was flavorful and satisfying. The unsalted bread had a soft texture and natural sweetness. I didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything.

Mid-Flight Snack & Pre-Arrival Meal

The mid-flight vegetable sandwich was very low in salt. It tasted a bit bland compared to regular sandwiches, but it felt light and gentle on the stomach—perfect for a long flight where digestion slows down.
Thanks to these vegetable-rich meals, I arrived in Paris feeling refreshed without the usual bloating.

Pre-Arrival Breakfast or Light Meal

Meal contents:

• Boiled vegetables (main dish)
• Raw vegetables
• Salad
• Bread
• Fruit
• nuts

Review:
After a long flight, this vegetable-rich meal helped me arrive feeling refreshed and well.

Tips for Requesting the LSML

• How to order: Request through the JAL website at least 24–48 hours before departure.
• Onboard: A sticker marked “LSML” will be placed at your seat. The cabin crew will confirm your name before serving.
• Don’t forget the return trip: If you want the special meal on your flight back, make sure to request it for both legs of your journey!

Summary

The LSML option is perfect if you:

• Are concerned about high blood pressure or swelling.
• Find regular in-flight meals too salty or rich.
• Want to arrive at your destination feeling lighter.

Have a nice flight with JAL!

Japanese version:
日本語版の記事はこちら： JAL減塩ミール搭乗記