A ‘No-Hands’ Restaurant Is Opening In London, And We Have Questions
Let's be honest. For most of us, going out to eat has been, and always will be a fabulous excuse to not stay at home and cook the same little batch of meat, bread, and vegetables. And in the age of social media, food porn is real and its infectious.
Another major reason for dining out? The service. While it doesn't always work out in our favor, the possibility of being treated like a {insert your favorite royal title here} for a few hours is hard to turn down. And so at one point or another, we succumb to the more expensive option of dining out.
But what if I told you that you've been duped? That even the Le Bernadin's and the Osteria Francescana's of the world could have offered you so much more. You see, according to London's popular sushi restaurant, Feng Sushi, serving food is out and and feeding is in. And yes by feeding I mean having waiters literally bring food and drinks to your mouth.
Sushi time 😍😍😍 #feng #sushi #foodies
A post shared by Feng Sushi (@fengsushi) on Jun 4, 2019 at 3:43am PDT
Starting on June 11th, through a partnership with restaurant discount club tastecard, the franchise will attempt to create a "Hands Off!", a popup experience in which you the diner literally don't have to lift a finger (although you'll probably want to snap a picture or two...). For four days only, and with tickets at £20 ($25) each, you can enjoy a "set tasting menu featuring Nippon ‘mock’ duck (a Chinese pancake filled with cucumber, spring onion, caramelized tofu, and hoisin sauce; salmon, tuna and Japanese omelette nigiri; and vegetarian rolls." (Business Insider Singapore).
Before you roll your eyes at how bougie this all sounds, keep in mind that 1oo percent of the proceeds will go to a charity called Mary's Meal that aims to provide school meals to children living in poverty around the the world. Given that Feng Sushi is known for their commitment to community and sustainability, this makes sense. Here for it!
A post shared by Mary's Meals (@marysmeals) on May 10, 2019 at 9:00am PDT
With that being said, we still need someone to just break down the logistics here. Do the diners have to tell the waiter every time they're ready to eat? Do the waiters have to wipe the diners' mouths? Are the diners supposed to talk to their waiters in between bites, or is it rude if they only talk to the people they came with? Do the waiters have to stand the whole time? There's just so much that we don't understand! 🤷🏽
We need Instagram proof, people! If you happen to be in London, go check this out. It's at 71 Blandford Street in Marylebone, and will be open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 11 to June 14.
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