Three food and restaurant themes you may never have heard of

Earth’s population is now close to eight billion, meaning there are plenty of tastes to cater for. And with the ever-growing influence of the internet and social media, finding a restaurant to cater for that specific taste is easier than ever. For this reason, we’re going to give you an insight into three themes for eateries where you can get a coffee or have a three-course meal around the world surrounded by sights and sounds that are slightly unusual.

All the tastes of the rainbow

Japan has long been known for its quirky sense of style, in whatever aspect of its culture you look at. Fashion is bright and bold, hairstyles are similar, and it turns out you can find the colour of the rainbow in restaurants and foods.

This interest in rainbows is certainly not a Japan-specific thing. Ireland’s association with them, with rainbows and leprechauns waiting at the bottom, has made its way into the entertainment industry, as seen in plenty of Irish movies. While they can also be found in the gambling industry in games like rainbow riches, games such as these offer users the chance to bet in a rainbow-themed slot environment complete with coins, lephrechauns, and, of course, rainbows.

However, it’s in Tokyo and other parts of the peninsula where visitors can try rainbow sandwiches, ice cream, coffee and even dumplings. Maybe it’s not surprising that this unusual array of foods exists in a country that has made green tea flavoured Kit Kats famous.

The purr-fect meal

Animal cafes have started to spring up across the globe. Whether it be Quito in Ecuador, Panama City, or Melbourne Australia, residents and visitors alike have the chance to eat or drink coffee surrounded by cats if that’s their wish. But several places across Asia provide some other options too, if cats aren’t your thing. Ferrets have their own cafe in Japan, while man’s best friend gets up close and personal with restaurant goers in any number of dog-friendly establishments in towns and cities globally. Some people love animals but either don’t have the space at home or the time to look after them, so cafes and restaurants like these ones provide a great opportunity to spend some time around the creatures.

Disaster awaits

Lastly, if you like nothing more than eating your food while the tables and chairs around you shuffle along the floor, then the Disaster Cafe in Spain is the one for you. This restaurant simulates the earthquake experience with tremors to make you feel like you’re at the centre of one of nature’s phenomena. An experience usually reserved for rollercoasters in theme parks, this restaurant will have you screaming, whether out of fear or joy.

Whether or not sitting in an earthquake simulator or with cats is your idea of a nice time, there’s a space out there now for every taste. As places like these grow in popularity and videos and pictures are shared across social media, don’t be surprised to see one pop up near you in the future.

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