You’d be surprised by the number of weird restaurants out there, particularly in Tokyo, Japan. Look carefully and you’ll find diners where the waiters are dwarves, sushi bars with food served off naked ladies and even toilet-themed eateries. This all begs the question, is the food actually any good? The answer is probably not, but having a good theme undoubtedly helps to get people through the door. This article takes a look at five of my favourite strange eateries around the world.

Robot Kitchen
Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong

Ever dreamt of a Blade Runner-style future where robots co-exist with people? Look no further than Robot Kitchen in Hong Kong, where robots are employed to take orders and entertain guests. You can bark your order in computer code at the cyber waiter, while robotic dancers entertain you with their awkward Kraftwerk dance moves. In reality, these retro robots are Continue reading »

For many years now, the niche, yet ever-growing market of fast food has been an established feature of countless street corners across the world. Globalisation has meant that brands like McDonalds and Burger King have stretched to every corner of the Earth, slowly creating a generation that is unwilling to wait longer than 5 minutes for food. But now a new trend is gaining momentum, as more and more products begin to appear behind the enticing glass wall of a vending machine.
Here are some fast-buys you might not have expected… Continue reading »