10 restaurants whose creators got confused and came up with their own trick

Modern large cities are full of signs of numerous restaurants, cafes and other establishments where a person can enjoy gourmet dishes, have a quick bite or drink coffee. In the face of fierce competition, not every establishment will be able to become significant and enjoy success, so their owners are trying to come up with some kind of “trick” thanks to which their restaurant will attract the attention of visitors and stay afloat for many years.

Below in the article you can find a list of establishments whose creators have especially tried to make their restaurant one of the most memorable in the world.

10 Dick’s Last Resort, US restaurant chain

The American chain of 17 restaurants impresses with its originality. All establishments are decorated in an awkward style, their interiors are distinguished by bad taste and incompatibility, the staff is rude.

In the beginning, the owners of the chain wanted to make an elite institution, but failed, then they were visited by the creative idea of ​​​​creating restaurants that are distinguished by slovenliness, with tables without tablecloths and napkins thrown by waiters in the face of guests. The visitors liked the idea of ​​the owners, customers are happy to visit the restaurants.

The cuisine of the establishments mainly consists of seafood, hamburgers and barbecue.

9. Dans Le Noir? Paris, France)

More than 10 years ago, the restaurant “Dans le Noir” was opened, the name of which in French means “In the dark”. Guests of the establishment, getting inside, find themselves in darkness, while serving dishes, the light is also not turned on.

The idea of ​​this institution was that healthy people themselves could feel how the blind feel every day, to understand that the lack of vision does not mean the absence of life. It is noteworthy that the staff with very poor eyesight, or completely deprived of it, is engaged in serving guests in the restaurant. Visitors to the establishment do not know the name of the specific dish they will be served, they must choose the type of menu, for example, meat, fish or vegetarian food.

8. Rude Food, Malmö (Sweden)

A Swedish restaurant gives new life to products that are going to be thrown into the trash, not because they are spoiled, but because they have a non-marketable appearance. Shops refuse them, as they believe that they cannot be sold. In Sweden, people are very concerned that so many products are not used for their intended purpose. Therefore, Rude Food workers took on the mission of saving them. The chefs of the establishment turn substandard dishes into delicious dishes, and the owners send part of the proceeds to charity.

7. Amix Coffee, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

Traveling around Vietnam, it is worth visiting the town of Ho Chi Minh City, it is in it that the restaurant is located. Before entering the establishment, visitors are asked to remove their shoes and wash their feet. This is done for a reason, two floors of the restaurant are shallow pools with fish swimming in them, which will tickle the heels of the guests of the establishment with pleasure. Petting the fish is allowed, but not feeding, as this can harm their health, you should not worry about the condition of the restaurant pets, since the water in which they swim is cleaned through special filters, the most comfortable conditions have been created for the life of the fish.

6. EENMAAL, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Restaurant “Eenmaal” was opened last year, located in Amsterdam. The feature of the institution is that the tables in it are intended for only one visitor. The creator of the restaurant believes that her institution destroys all stereotypes that going to dinner or lunch is a collective event. From the first days of its opening, Eenmaal has become a huge success with visitors, as it turned out, there are quite a few lovers of eating alone in Amsterdam.

5. Hajime Robot Restaurant, Bangkok (Thailand)

In Thailand, you can find a lot of amazing things, “Hajime Robot Restaurant” is no exception. The peculiarity of this institution is that not waiters serve customers, but robots dressed in traditional costumes of Japanese samurai and entertaining people with dances.

The restaurant provides visitors with a wide range of Japanese dishes, as well as Thai and European dishes. Restaurant prices are average. Drinks and food are ordered through a tablet (electronic menu).

4. Bonus: Ningen Restaurant, Tokyo (Japan)

The name of the restaurant means “man” in Japanese. The institution became famous due to the fact that visitors could taste dishes that were served as the last meals of famous criminals sentenced to death. Many managed to try the last meal of the maniac Judias Buenoano, which consisted of asparagus, cherry tomatoes, broccoli and strawberries. It was also where the last meal of a killer named Victor Feger was served, he preferred to make do with one olive as a dish. Despite the interesting idea, the restaurant turned out to be short-lived.

3. Kayabuki bar, Utsunomiya (Japan)

In Japan, tourists are attracted by the Kayabuki restaurant. The institution is interesting because instead of ordinary people, waiters, visitors are served by monkeys. The star of the restaurant is a macaque named Fuku-chan, dressed in a black and white checkered uniform. She delivers beer and napkins to the guests, instead of a tip in cash, the monkey receives soybeans.

2. Kinderkookkafé, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

The institution is known for the fact that all the dishes in it are prepared by very young chefs, no older than 12 years old, of course, under the supervision of adult staff. Also, children are happy to deliver dishes prepared by their own hands to the guests of the establishment. Every kid can learn cooking in a restaurant.

1. The Clink, UK restaurant chain

This chain of English restaurants has become famous due to the fact that they employ people who will soon end their prison terms. In institutions, not only dishes, but also furniture are made by the hands of former criminals.

The creators of the network have set themselves the goal of teaching and helping people who have served their sentences to navigate in modern society, adapt, and get used to a new life.